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__label__cc	0.665482	0.334518	(Facebook/BC Ferries) RCMP buy prolific crook a ferry ticket after he is banned from Vancouver Island 38-year-old was nabbed with a bait bike in Nanaimo Nanaimo News Staff May. 6, 2019 12:01 p.m. A prolific offender is not welcome on Vancouver Island, and certainly not after committing another crime last week in Nanaimo. A 38-year-old man, arrested Tuesday after being found near Cypress Street with a bait bike, was charged with possession of stolen property and released, but one of his release conditions states that he is prohibited from being on Vancouver Island except for court appearances. “At that point, officers did not waste any time and drove the accused to the Departure Bay ferry terminal. After purchasing a walk-on ticket for him out with their own money and ensuring he was onboard the next outbound ferry, the officers collectively waved goodbye to him,” noted a Nanaimo RCMP press release. At the time of his arrest, the man was the subject of 11 arrest warrants throughout Alberta and was facing charges there for several violent offences. “This should be a good reminder to anyone intent on travelling to our fair city and engaging in criminal activity: you’re not welcome here,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, in the release. READ ALSO: Nanaimo Mounties bust bait bike bandit READ ALSO: ‘Prolific’ bike thief arrested in Nanaimo after stealing bait bike editor@nanaimobulletin.com Remains of Calgary woman, toddler believed to have been found in woods Emergency alert system to be tested today across B.C. in third trial	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358879
__label__wiki	0.645191	0.645191	Changing Challenging World What technology will be heating your home and driving your car in 20 years? Our cities and towns are growing and becoming more and more sophisticated. Behind this is greater demand for new more efficient technologies for generation and distribution of electricity, new materials with surprising properties and new types of vehicles. Together with the quest for efficiency comes the demand for resilience and capability of technologies to cope with unexpected events. The wind energy may provide plentiful supply of electricity but the wind does not blow when we need it; so how may we make sure that the electrical power is always there when we need it? When the world will run out of oil, what energy will be driving our cars and what kind of cars will that be? These are questions our world-class team of Future Engineering researchers are answering. Helping find solutions to make our future cities safer, smarter and greener. Join in the debate. Future Engineering: Technological solutions for a sustainable future A multidisciplinary approach to meeting the engineering challenges of our urban environments, concentrating on three main intertwining themes of energy, transport and smart materials, with cross-cutting activities in photonics communications and control, all of which are strongly represented in Northumbria. Across the world, the percentage of the population living in urban centres is growing, bringing the challenge of a prosperous and equitable lifestyle for all within an environment that is constrained by reducing resources of materials, space and time. Our research concentrates on increasing efficiency, in all its aspects, in order to meet this challenge. How can engineers make the physical aspects of cities more efficient so that they can cope with more people yet fewer resources? In 10 years’ time, 60% of the global population will live in urban areas. At Northumbria we are taking a multidisciplinary approach to develop engineering know-how that will be ‘fit for purpose’. We already have an international reputation in the areas of intelligent transport systems, smart materials and surfaces, photonic communications and renewable energy and power. We also have one of the world’s leading research groups on visible light communications and free space optics. Our whole systems approach means that the best innovations in each area can be combined into novel and exciting ways to deliver the engineering of the future. What technology will be heating your home or driving your car in 20 years? While we don’t have all the pieces of the puzzle yet on how we will travel, work and live in the next 20 years, we are nurturing new ways of thinking through our cutting-edge research at Northumbria University. We know that by 2037, we could see wind farm technology generating enough electricity to satisfy the needs of 750,000 homes, micro-algae powering public transport, innovative solar roof systems and may be able to wirelessly recharge our electric cars as they drive. Science and technology are the future, but such alternative energy throws up challenges. Cost, economic factors and the environment are always high on the agenda. While wind power is never going to run out, there are pros and cons. The next generation of nuclear power stations also face enormous challenges. That’s where our research team’s expertise comes in. We are problem-solvers with a determination to enhance the future of engineering. Our researchers are currently heading up a €4M project to develop a revolutionary new heating and power system using solar energy – Innova MicroSolar – a four-year Horizon 2020 funded collaborative research project. It aims to develop a high performance, yet cost effective, solar heat and power system, which could be used in homes and businesses around the world, lowering costs and protecting the environment through reduced greenhouse gas emissions. There’s also a real lure to look at micro-algae and its ability to produce fuel. Some of these micro-organisms produce oils to store energy which scientists can convert into fuel for cars, trucks, trains and planes. This renewable source of energy is better for the environment than fossil fuels because its carbon neutral, but it’s expensive. While we don’t know exactly what will be powering our homes and vehicles of the future, we do know it will be far more efficient than what we have today – and we’re at the forefront of this pioneering research. What do you think? Share your views using #ChangingChallengingWorld Alexey Burluka Professor of Future Engineering Department: Mechanical and Construction Engineering I am a Professor of Future Engineering within the department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering. I’m a fairly new member of the Northumbria faculty, joining the university in August 2016. I’ve travelled and worked around the world and I am particularly interested in the fields of turbulence, combustion, internal combustion engines and two-phase flows. Get in touch: alexey.burluka@northumbria.ac.uk / 0191 227 3754 VIEW MORE OF OUR STAFF Professor Ahmed Bouridane Professor Robert Dominy Dr Nauman Aslam Dr Ulubek Azimov Dr Stuart English Dr Islam Shyha Smart Materials & Surfaces Professor Glen McHale Dr Rodrigo Ledesma Aguilar Dr Lynn Dover Dr Richard Fu Dr Valery Kozhevnikov Dr Gary Wells Dr Ben Xu Dr Fawad Inam Dr Ciro Semprebon Dr Terence Liu Renewable Energy and Power Professor Khamid Mahkamov Professor Nicola Pearsall Professor Ghanim Putrus Professor David Greenwood Professor Chris Underwood Dr Vincent Barrioz Dr Neil Beattie Dr Ian Forbes Dr Milutin Jovanovic Dr Guillaume Zoppi Photonics Communications, Control and Sensors Professor Fary Ghassemlooy Professor Krishna Busawon Dr Martin Birkett Dr Xuewu Dai Dr Zhiwei Gao Dr Sergio Gonzalez Sanshez Dr Hoa Le-Minh Dr Wai Pang Ng Dr Qiang Wu APPLYING FOR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH DEGREES Would you like to delve deeper into your subject area and shape the future of your field? 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Scheduling an Event Leopard at the Door (Paperback) By Jennifer McVeigh Like her first novel, The Fever Tree, McVeigh brings the reader to Africa, specifically Kenya post World War ll. Sent to live with her grandparents in England as a child after her mother died, Rachel returns a young woman to find the world she remembered very much changed. Her father has taken a wife, cool and unyielding. Relations with the Kikuyu who live and work on the farm have shifted. And there are disturbing stories about Mau Mau attacks against Europeans. It is a well-written novel, with an interesting historical backdrop and beautiful descriptions of the landscape. The characters are well developed, their interactions intricate and credible. — From Kathryn's Picks Set in Kenya in the 1950s against the fading backdrop of the British Empire, a story of self-discovery, betrayal, and an impossible love from the author of The Fever Tree. After six years in England, Rachel has returned to Kenya and the farm where she spent her childhood, but the beloved home she’d longed for is much changed. Her father’s new companion—a strange, intolerant woman—has taken over the household. The political climate in the country grows more unsettled by the day and is approaching the boiling point. And looming over them all is the threat of the Mau Mau, a secret society intent on uniting the native Kenyans and overthrowing the whites. As Rachel struggles to find her place in her home and her country, she initiates a covert relationship, one that will demand from her a gross act of betrayal. One man knows her secret, and he has made it clear how she can buy his silence. But she knows something of her own, something she has never told anyone. And her knowledge brings her power. Jennifer McVeigh is the author of Leopard at the Door and The Fever Tree. She graduated from Oxford University in 2002 with a First in English literature. She went on to work in film, television, radio, and publishing before giving up her day job to write fiction. Praise for Leopard at the Door “A dramatic historical period piece...[with] a harrowing, well-paced plot. McVeigh excels ratcheting tension in the plot, and she has a keen eye for the minutiae of everday life in Kenya....The novel is perfect for cold winter days.”—The Free Lance-Star “Readers who want a story that keeps them on edge will enjoy this historical novel rich with emotional and sociopolitical drama.”—Kirkus Reviews “[A] captivating and thought-provoking story....McVeigh’s beautiful prose and harrowing plot will quickly absorb readers, particularly those interested in 1950s Africa, by sensitively approaching themes of race, cultural evolution, and the humanness that unites us all.”—Publishers Weekly “McVeigh does a good job of charting Rachel’s growth amidst political and personal turmoil, set against a backdrop of Kenya’s wild beauty.”—Booklist “Leopard at the Door expertly transports its reader to a richly-depicted world that is fraught both politically and personally. Danger constantly hums around Rachel Fullsmith as she navigates the complex, conflicting desires of men and women, native Kenyans and white colonists. It kept me turning pages well into the night!”—Suzanne Rindell, author of The Other Typist “The beating heart of Africa springs into dazzling heat-drenched life. I could taste the sun soaked sweetness of bananas, see the shimmering plains and smell the rippling grasslands. I could feel the ever present sense of threat and menace. And within this landscape populated by elephants, baboons and antelope a powerful human story plays out. A simply stunning novel that will stay with me: a magnificent book.”—Dinah Jefferies, author of The Tea Planter's Wife Praise for The Fever Tree “McVeigh has created a fully realized sensory tour of 19th-century South Africa....Though the book is a page-turner of the ‘who will she choose?’ variety right until the end, the most fascinating strand of the story is Frances, and her struggles to come to terms with her new ideas about society, marriage, family and love.”—Oprah.com “Fabulous...this debut novel displays real power. McVeigh brings alive the diamond mines, the boom-or-bust frenzy created by instant wealth, the hostility between the Dutch-speaking Boers and the new British colonists....History has rarely been more vividly presented.”—USA Today “A page-turner to tempt you.”—Good Housekeeping “Lovely....tremendously appealing....a page-turner.”—Associated Press “McVeigh’s distinctive first novel is a lush, sweeping take of willful self-deception....[t]he sensory detail and sweep of the novel are exquisite, particularly for a debut.”—Publishers Weekly “Fans of romantic classics such a The Thorn Birds of A Woman of Substance will be thrilled to discover McVeigh.”—San Antonio Express-News “Forceful and direct, yet surprisingly lyrical, McVeigh’s narrative weaves top-notch research and true passion for the material with a well-conceived plot....Overall, this story’s a gem.”—Kirkus Reviews “With its cinematic descriptions and compulsively readable plotline, this debut novel may well become a book-club favorite....With its social-justice angle; exotic, ruggedly beautiful location; and universal theme of emotional growth, this will have wide appeal.”—Booklist Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Publication Date: October 3rd, 2017 Fiction / Coming of Age Kobo eBook (January 3rd, 2017): $12.99 Hardcover (January 3rd, 2017): $26.00 Hardcover, Large Print (April 19th, 2017): $31.99 Sarah Gambito \| Loves You: Poems :: Dartmouth College Isabella Hammad \| The Parisian :: Dartmouth College Jeff Sharlet \| This Brilliant Darkness: A Book of Strangers Lauren Redniss \| Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West :: Dartmouth College Sarah Stewart Taylor \| The Mountains Wild The Norwich Bookstore is community based, locally owned, and independent. We thank you for visiting us on the web and look forward to seeing you in the store soon!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358882
__label__wiki	0.641274	0.641274	Home » News and events » Campaign among topics of IOSH 2016 roundtables Campaign among topics of IOSH 2016 roundtables IOSH’s No Time to Lose campaign was one of the topics discussed at a series of roundtables during the institution’s annual conference. The roundtables were held to give delegates at IOSH 2016 the opportunity to debate some of the hot topics in the safety and health world. In all, eight roundtables were held on the second day of the event at ExCeL London. The No Time to Lose discussion was chaired by independent facilitator Bruce Dodworth. The success of the campaign was highlighted. There was one participant from Crossrail, one of the organisations which has made a pledge. The organisation has sent engineers to schools to raise awareness. Meanwhile IOSH Immediate Past President Tim Briggs said that civil engineering firm Costain had campaign materials across its site at Sellafield. Tim said he had done a presentation on the campaign to students at Bordeaux University, trying to get them to connect to it by considering what work their dads may have done. Tim said he had also attended an event about asbestos in waste management, saying it highlighted the fact that asbestos waste had been found in top soil. He went on to say that office staff should be give protection from sunlight by providing glazing on windows. The debate heard that work needs to continue to encourage organisations to view occupational health in the same way they do safety. The long latency of it makes it hard to quantify, the participants heard. IOSH President Karen McDonnell highlighted one construction company with 300 staff, saying that eight of them had melanoma. Karen added that it is important to promote the hierarchy of controls more. IOSH 2016 was held from 21-22 June. About 100 people in total attended the roundtables. The other topics were: the impact of the new sentencing guidelines; ISO 45001; the progress of the Health in Construction Leadership Group; an update on CDM; the IOSH Blueprint; crisis management; and IOSH’s research programme. Contact Tim Walsh, Head of Communications and Media	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358883
__label__wiki	0.566404	0.566404	Investigators Probe Fort Hood Shooting In Fort Hood, Texas, investigators are collecting information about Thursday's deadly attack at a soldier processing center. Thirteen people were killed, 12 of them soldiers, and 30 were wounded when a gunman, identified as Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, opened fire in the facility. The Shootings At Fort Hood Investigators Probe Fort Hood Shooting Investigators Probe Fort Hood Shooting 3:38 < Investigators Probe Fort Hood Shooting November 6, 20094:00 PM ET MICHELE NORRIS, Host: From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Michele Norris. And I'm Robert Siegel. We're going to begin this hour at Fort Hood, Texas, the site of yesterday's horrific shootings. We're learning more about the toll of that attack - now 13 dead and 30 wounded - and more about the suspected gunman, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, an Army psychiatrist. The Army's top leaders are at Fort Hood today checking on the investigation and praising yesterday's response by emergency crews and soldiers. This is Army Chief of Staff General George Casey. GEORGE CASEY: I heard stories about medics, who were sitting in a graduation in a building next door, hearing the gunfire, and running to the sounds of the guns because they knew they would be wounded - in their caps and gowns. I talked to a young private who was sitting in his pickup truck in the parking lot, who heard gunshots - went back after his buddies. SIEGEL: That's General George Casey speaking earlier today and NPR's Wade Goodwyn is at Fort Hood. Hi, Wade. WADE GOODWYN: Hello. SIEGEL: We just heard General Casey talking about the soldiers' reaction to the shooting. What more do we know about what actually happened inside the Soldier Readiness Center? GOODWYN: Well, today was a day for recounting the heroism of the soldiers and the officers at Fort Hood. You can believe that nothing makes prouder than men and women running towards the firefight to engage the enemy and assist their other fellow soldiers. And there was plenty of that yesterday. We heard about young medics who were there for their graduation, hearing gunfire, and taking off toward the sound of the shots. The military police engaging the shooter and taking him down. And then just your regular GI, you know, running up there, tearing off their uniforms, dressing the fallen's wounds in the field, putting the wounded in the back of trucks and flying them to the hospital down the road. I think without the battlefield training the death count would have been higher. SIEGEL: Let's talk about the suspect - lots of little pieces of information about Major Hasan. GOODWYN: Yeah. Over the last 24 hours we've begun to get a picture of Major Hasan. The latest news is that the major had cleaned out his apartment in preparation for being deployed. According to AP, he tried to give some of his stuff to his neighbors, including a holy book. Those who knew the major - know the major say he was unhappy about this upcoming deployment. He was a psychiatrist, so he'd seen first hand the psychological trauma. And as a Muslim, he seems to have been concerned about America waging war in Iraq and Afghanistan. I think he felt isolated at Fort Hood, which is the major deployment post. And, you know, having his political views may have been one thing at Walter Reed, but Fort Hood is about soldiers preparing to fight. They're not going to be too sympathetic to arguments about why this whole endeavor is a bad idea for America. So, I think, Hasan was isolated and as we've seen in multiple school shootings, social isolation in boys and men can be a trigger to violence. SIEGEL: Now, there were quite a few questions today for the Army leaders about stress on soldiers, on the Army as a whole. What did the Army brass have to say about that? GOODWYN: Well, there, you know - the question is are the Army programs sufficient to identify and stop soldiers who are a threat to themselves and their fellow soldiers. Secretary McHugh even spoke to that. JOHN MCHUGH: We have a suspect. We have terrible crimes that have been alleged. We have to understand what caused that suspect to act in the way in which he did and then derive back from that programs that can make a difference and hopefully alleviate the opportunity for that occurring in the future. GOODWYN: So I think the investigation is going to teach the direction of where they go from here. SIEGEL: Thank you, Wade. GOODWYN: My pleasure. SIEGEL: It's NPR's Wade Goodwyn speaking to us from Fort Hood.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358885
__label__wiki	0.501022	0.501022	You are here: Home / Press Release Wire / First Locally-Designed Inspiration Home at Ascaya Is Complete, 7,660 Square Foot Residence Designed by Hoogland Architecture & Daniel Chenin First Locally-Designed Inspiration Home at Ascaya Is Complete, 7,660 Square Foot Residence Designed by Hoogland Architecture & Daniel Chenin February 26, 2018 By Sarah Thornton Leave a Comment ASCAYA has completed its third Inspiration Home, located at 3 Cloud Chaser Blvd in the Henderson community. Exterior architecture was designed by Hoogland Architecture and interior architecture was designed by Daniel Joseph Chenin, both based in Las Vegas. This is the first of ASCAYA’s Inspiration Homes to be designed by local architecture firms. The 7,660 square foot home on half an acre of land draws its inspiration from the slot canyon pools found within the Mojave Desert. The home features four bedrooms, five and a half baths, an office and panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains. “During construction, we took the time to modify the landscape to best frame the views of the city,” said CJ Hoogland, principal of Hoogland Architecture. “It was very important that this home capture the best attributes of the Valley.” Hoogland’s design puts the home’s overlook on full display with a 16-foot high, 78-foot wide all-glass wall that yields a 180-degree view of the city. “The stunning sight can be seen throughout the home, and on the expansive covered sun deck in the rear,” said sales manager Darin Marques. The home’s natural surroundings complement the interior’s material palette, which includes light grey pickled oak flooring, stunning white marble and rich wood materials throughout the bathrooms and kitchen. A 16-foot wide fireplace that extends from the kitchen to the living area rounds out the setting. Hoogland’s design also features a grand courtyard entrance, which includes an elegant glass-lined walkway that previews the interiors. The courtyard showcases a living Texas Ebony tree – a centerpiece in the design – that will eventually grow through the roof and capture the attention of residents and guests. “We researched options for several different species of tree before we chose the Texas Ebony,” said Hoogland. “As it matures and fills in the space, it will eventually become a sculpture – a true piece of art.” Inside, the home uses design elements to transform its rooms into functional luxury-resort style spaces, said Daniel Chenin, the home’s interior architect. The master bathroom, which takes its inspiration from world-class spas, includes an extra-large bathtub fully surrounded by white marble and a spacious floating-glass-walled shower. Meanwhile, full-length mirrors in the master closet reflect the styles and emotions of major high-end fashion boutiques. “It’s not about decorating for decorations’ sake, but instead about delivering a more meaningful life for this home’s inhabitants,” said Chenin. The home’s landscaping rounds out its desert-inspired aesthetics. Designed by Chris Attanasio of Attansio Landscape Architecture, the outdoor areas feature lush desert plants and rock features, giving the appearance that the home is resting gently on the natural beauty of the environment. This is complemented by outdoor features that include tile and concrete extending from the home, framing the backyard’s blue-lit infinity-edge pool and Las Vegas city and Strip. “The Inspiration Homes in ASCAYA are meant to help our owners fully imagine what their future houses might look like in our community,” said Marques. “3 Cloud Chaser is a perfect example of the top-level architectural design our community strives to achieve.” ASCAYA has invested more than $40 million in the design and development of its Inspiration Homes collection, as well as $25 million in a contemporary clubhouse for the community. The first private residence was completed in early 2017. This month ASCAYA celebrates the completion of Inspiration Homes from both Hoogland Architecture and Lake Flato, giving the community four completed in the collection. Two more Inspiration Homes from renowned architecture firms Swaback Partners and Richard Meier & Partners are under development. Ivan Sher of Shapiro & Sher Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties, is representing 3 Cloud Chaser. The home is listed for sale for $6.5 million. For more information on this home, visit https://www.lasvegasfinehomes.com/property/living-in-the-clouds. About ASCAYA Nestled into the desert landscape, ASCAYA is a collection of 313 estate sites that will boast Southern Nevada’s most coveted and opulent housing development. ASCAYA is located nine miles south of the Las Vegas Strip on the McCullough Range in Henderson, Nevada. It rises nearly 1,000 feet above the Las Vegas Valley and features the most breathtaking views of the city and surrounding mountains. For more information, visit www.ascaya.com. 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__label__wiki	0.584421	0.584421	New Asian Writing Online Asian Literary Community Submissions Guidelines: Poetry NAW Poetry Authors Speak Category: Novel abstracts THE ANTAGONISTS (Book Excerpt) by Tina Biswas “I am one of you . . . that is why I, and only I, can be trusted to do what is good for you.” January 12, 2013. Sachin Lohia, billionaire businessman, has just woken up to a nightmare. A… Second Go (Book Excerpt) by Radhika Sachdev Second Go chronicles the story of Radhika Sachdev. A single mom and breadwinner of the family, her life takes a turn when she finds out that she had a tumour in her liver. But despite the gravity of her illness,… Satyayoddha Kalki: Eye of Brahma (Book Excerpt) by Kevin Missal Satyayoddha Kalki: Eye of Brahma, by Kevin Missal is the second part of a trilogy. It returns to the story of Kalki Hari, the last incarnation of Vishnu. He is on his way to Mahendragiri Mountains to learn the ways… Natasha Mehra Must Die (Book Excerpt) by Anand Sivakumaran Natasha Mehra Must Die is a slick, taut, exciting read that will keep you awake till you have turned the last page. The eponymous protagonist of the novel is a campus oddball and social outcast, and has always hated her… Its All About The Click (Book Excerpt) by Priyanka Mathur Its All About The Click is the story of Mitali, but essentially the story of almost every Indian woman who has reached the ‘marriageable’ age but hasn’t settled down for various reasons and has hence come under the scrutiny of… DIPA KARMAKAR (Book Excerpt) by Bishweshwar Nandi, Digvijay Singh Deo and Vimal Mohan This fascinating memoir of Dipa’s incredible journey from Tripura, an almost forgotten sporting outpost, to Rio de Janeiro, the venue for the 2016 Olympics, and beyond, is peppered with anecdotes that make for stunning reading, and at the same time… Chankaya in the Classroom (Book Excerpt) by Radhakrishnan Pillai Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai is a certified management consultant from the International Institute of Management Consultants and Deputy Director, Chanakya International Institute of Leadership Studies (CIILS) at the University of Mumbai. He is an expert in Chanakya studies and is the… Ashoka And The Nine Unknown (Book Excerpt) by Anshul Dupare Ashoka And The Nine Unknown (Book Excerpt) by Anshul Dupare You know what, the best revenge will be watching you failing to achieve your dreams. Do what you can, Ashok. The game has just begun! Ashok wandered amidst the corpses,… Charles Sobhraj (Book Excerpt) by Raamesh Koirala Charles Sobhraj: Inside the Heart of the Bikini Killer provides glimpses of Charles Sobhraj—the notorious serial killer—without the glitz and trappings lent to his image by media reports. It is not the cold, calculated ‘Bikini Killer’ we find here, but… Military History of India (Book Excerpt) by Uma Prasad Thapliyal This book covers all major aspects of the military history of India, including the organizational and operational dimensions. Beginning with ad 1600, it examines the role of the military from ancient times to the present day. The book also catalogues… The Best of Tall Tales (Book Excerpt) by Michael Burns The Best of Tall Tales is a collection of stories curated from the lives of real people. The storytellers in this collection bare their soul, share their inner-most desires, fears, hopes, and inadequacies. Yes, it’s a one of its kind collection… Mohan Bhagwat: Influencer-in-Chief (Book Excerpt) by Kingshuk Nag With the BJP in power at the Centre since 2014 there is growing interest in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, which is perceived as the power behind the throne. Is this true? How much does RSS influence the government of the… NAW Interview with Shashi Warrier Q& A with three fabulous “women writers” from India NAW Interview with Chitrangada Mukherjee Book Review: A Sweet Deal by Andaleeb Wajid Top 10 Non-fiction Books of 2019 Book Review: New Kings of the World by Fatima Bhutto Follow NAW on Twitter © All texts and photographs within this site are protected under International rights of reproduction law: © New Asian Writing. All rights reserved. Texts may be printed and images may be downloaded for the purpose of reading and viewing only. The texts and images may not be reproduced, distributed or republished electronically or in print without a written permission from the author. Copyright © 2020 New Asian Writing. All Rights Reserved. The Magazine Basic Theme by bavotasan.com.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358889
__label__wiki	0.8475	0.8475	newcastlefootball.net The Jetstream The Championship Chronicles All posts by Jeterpool Striking It Fine – The Jets Number 9s! August 11, 2017 Jeterpool In the days following another Jets defeat in the FFA Cup Round of 32, the post mortem of the performance was undertaken in the media, on forums and through social channels. One point I didn’t see discussed was, as it currently stands, that Newcastle are now 620 minutes without scoring a goal in competitive matches. While Dimi Petratos came within mere millimetres and his brother Kosta came within Jordan Elsey’s head of breaking that drough , Ernie Merrick correctly pointed out in the Newcastle Herald the need to recruit more goals into the team. This got me thinking about the Jets history of recruiting strikers, in particular those who have been allocated the shirt synonymous with the primary job of putting the ball in the back of the net – the number 9. With Roy O’Donovan the latest incumbent to this position, withthe opportunity to become just the 3rd Jets player to reach double figures ahead of him, lets take a look over the players to have worn ‘9’ for the Jets and their relative performances while wearing that shirt. 2005 – 2006 Ante Milicic The former Socceroo was a massive signing for the Jets in the first year of the A-League. Forever written into the club’s history as the first scorer in the A-League, Milicic scored 7 goals in 20 appearances in his only season before heading to Queensland Roar. 2006 – 2007 Vaughan Coveny A mid-season recruit the previous year, the New Zealand international scored 5 goals in 21 appearances wearing 9 that season. Coveny wasn’t retained at the end of that season and headed to new franchise Wellington Phoenix, following the demise of New Zealand Knights. 2007 – 2009 Joel Griffiths After wearing 18 in his first season back in Australia, Griffiths scored 21 goals in 39 appearances, including a 14 goal season that brought the A-League title to Newcastle. It can’t be disputed that Griffiths is the Jets’ iconic number 9 and this period is by far the most successful of any wearing the shirt. 2009-2010 – Sasho Petrovski During his time wearing the 9, Petrovski’s performances were underwhelming – scoring just 2 goals in 19 appearances (6 of which were starts). Despite this, the following season Petrovski would score 6 goals in 291 minutes of play for the Jets the following season to back up his ACL heroics. 2010-2011 Shuo Zhang Branko Culina recruited the former Chinese international from Persik Kediri to add more fire power up front. And like the Jets that season, Shuo struggled and he scored his solitary goal in 8 appearances against Gold Coast United. 2011-2012 Michael Bridges The Englishman was the next to wear the Jets 9, and like the two before him, struggled to find the net – scoring 2 goals in 17 appearances. It must be mentioned that Bridges appearances during this season were limited to just 4 starts and 13 from the bench in 614 minutes of play. He’d later vacate the shirt that was would be taken by his compatriot. 2012-2014 Emile Heskey Arguably the highest profile player to wear a Jets shirt, let alone the number 9, Heskey was an immediate success for the Jets – scoring 5 goals in his first 6 appearances. During his first campaign netted 9 times in 23 matches before struggling with injury in his second, when he scored once in 19 appearances as young striker Adam Taggart had a break out season. 2014-2015 Joel Griffiths After returning in the previous January to much fanfare, Griffiths would make 15 appearances and score 3 goals before being unceremoniously dumped from the team as part of a mid-season clear-out by then-owner Nathan Tinkler and coach Phil Stubbins. 2015-2016 Milos Trifunovic New coach Scott Miller recruited Trifunovic to his new Jets team. Many Jets fans were torn on Serbian, but his record certainly holds up as the “Ice-man” netted 9 goals in 22 appearances, including 4 penalties. His goals per game ratio is one every 2.44 – the same as Joel Griffiths and Adam Taggart. 2016-2017 Aleksandr Kokko Kokko was recruited by Miller prior to his departure from the club, and after sustaining an injury in the first half of his first A-League appearance, the Finn struggled to gain any momentum in his Jets career. His only goal in 13 appearances came against the Mariners, though he left legacy with fans after continuing to play with a broken draw sustained in the F3 Derby. 2017-currentRoy O’Donovan The Irishman has been recruited to provide more mobility and aggression in the Jets front line. He showed at the Central Coast Mariners he can find the back of the net – often in spectacular fashion. It’s form he will need to replicate, with the help of those around him, for the Jets to break their finals hoodoo this year. Looking over the 13 seasons, the “Number 9” has been worn 216 times, for an output of 61 goals (or a goal every 3.54 games). This means the player with the symbolic responsibility to put the ball in the net is scoring just over 7 goals per season (27 game season).I acknowledge there are many circumstances that impact these numbers and a striker’s effectiveness and I’m not suggesting this will reflect the contribution of O’Donovan on the Jets this season. But it is clear that a great output from the Jets marksman is needed if the club are to again play finals football. aleagueblogBridgesfcgriffithsHeskeyjetsjetstreamJoelKokkoMilicicPetrovskistrikerTrifunovicunited Ernie Merrick Takes the Yoke May 10, 2017 Jeterpool Today the Newcastle Jets announced the appointment of Ernie Merrick as the first team coach for the next two seasons. When he takes his place on the dugout in front of Bay 56 and 57 next season, he will become the 11th manager to fill that seat for the Jets in the A-League. Having lead Melbourne Victory to Grand Final wins and teams to the finals series on 5 separate occasions, Jets fans will entrust Merrick with the daunting task of achieving something the 6 previous incumbents failed to do over the 7 preceding seasons – return the Jets to the finals series. “So where does Ernie start?” I hear you ask. First of all, he needs to finalise the team’s recruitment. The club have 10 players off contract from the previous season, but with 17 players already signed for next season he has just 6 spots to fill in his roster. When considering Merrick’s teams of the past, they have been dominated, and reliant upon, a creative central player. Having found success with the likes of Fred, Carlos Hernandez and Roly Bonvevacia in his team, it could be expected this is an area Merrick will target. Last season the Jets filled that position at various times with Nordstrand, Brown, Leilei and Clut, all of whom had limited success or in the case of Leilei and Nordstrand will not be returning next year. With O’Donovan’s signing intent on bringing goals to the side, his success will be strongly linked on the ability for Merrick to harness a creative midfielder to provide him the right level of service. Merrick will also need to bring confidence to a leaky defensive unit that set an unwelcome record by conceding 19 unanswered goals to end the season. The Jets defence over the last 3 seasons (2014/15 – 2016/17) has had more holes than a colander, conceding a total of 156 goals in 84 competitive matches and keeping just 9 clean sheets in the process. To put that in some perspective, the Jets kept 8 clean sheets in the 27 games of the 2013/14 season. The current squad currently have a number of players signed in that area, namely Boogaard, Hoffman, Jackson, Cowburn, Vujica, Koutroumbis and Alessi being joined by Joe Marston Medalist Daniel Georgievski, so Merrick must decide whether he wants to use any free spots on the back end of the pitch. Finally, Ernie needs to get the team winning again. Well derrrr, I hear you all say – but it something easier said than done for a team who have won just 16 games in their last 84 (19%). With the speed at which the club moved in replacing Mark Jones, it will allow Merrick time to formulate a pre-season program while the squad are on annual leave. There will be no better place to start the turnaround than the Round 32 FFA Cup clash in late July or early August where he can become the first Jets coach to take the team past the first hurdle in the competition. The team are currently on the heaviest losing streak in their history and are just 36 minutes away from surpassing their all-time record of 566 minutes in the A-League without a goal. One potential un-tapped resource for Merrick is the State League and Jets Youth setups. Having promoted a number of young players and giving them game time during his time at Victory and Phoenix, his appointment will hopefully boost the confidence of those seeking their opportunity in the A-League that a pathway exists. There’s no doubting Merrick’s appointment, like any coaching appointment, can be seen as a gamble but the response on social media have been overall positive towards the club. Some fans will point to his previous success, while others will argue his approaches and methods are antiquated. Some will say he never delivered at Wellington, while others will say he was limited in budget, travel and player availability due to internationals. But after taking the approach of appointing 3 rookie coaches previously, the Jets have opted to seek experience in terms of both coaching and knowledge of the league. Merrick is a known quantity and likely seen as a safe option who can provide the Jets with the stability they crave to re-build the foundations of the club’s playing style and philosophy. That then begs the question – what does success look like? While every team’s goal should rightly be to win the league/grand final, a jump to that height may be a step too far for the Jets next year. However, more realistic goals should be: Progress to the quarter finals of the FFA Cup Achieve a top 6 spot. Deliver more than 36 points (the current record haul for any Jets season). By achieving these targets, by the nature of winning, the goals scored and conceded “should”, in theory, take care of themselves. The first we will see of Merrick’s team will be 2 weeks into their pre-season training when they take on Audax Italiano at Hunter Stadium. But until I hope the recruitment can be undertaken at a similar decisive speed at which the club operated in appointing Merrick which gives the long-suffering Jets fans something to cheer about come their first FFA Cup clash. Regardless, it would be great to see the crowd rousing themselves AGAIN and supporting the team in blue, red and gold. All the best Ernie – you’ve got a massive challenge ahead. aleagueErniefcffajetsjetstreamjonesMerricknewcastleseasonunited 2013/14 Round 23 Preview – Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets March 11, 2014 Jeterpool 2013/2014 Hyundai A-League Season 9 Round 23 Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle United Jets FC When: Saturday 15th March, 2014 Where: Central Coast Stadium, Dane Drive, Gosford, NSW Kickoff: 730pm AEDST (gates open 630pm) Tickets: Ticketek Link Prematch: Hotel Gosford, 179 Mann St, Gosford from 3pm Watch: LIVE on Foxsports 1 and FoxSports 1HD Listen: ABC Central Coast 95.2FM or ABC Grandstand Digital online Tweet: @newyboys #F3Derby #NTUA If you are unable to travel to the game in Gosford, please come down to the District Park Tennis Club in Broadmeadow and watch the game LIVE. The Tenzo is now our permanent venue for both home AND away Newcastle Jets fixtures. If you are travelling to the game you have two options: Overall – 31 games between the two teams. Jets Wins – 9, Mariners Wins – 11, Drawn – 11 Total Goals in fixture Jets – 27, Mariners – 38 Cards in fixture – Jets – 71 Yellow, 4 red (2 straight), Mariners – 46 Yellow, 3 red (2 straight) In Gosford- 15 games Jets Wins – 1, Mariners Wins – 7, Drawn – 7 Last Result – Jets 0 – 3 Mariners (Caceres 13’, McBreen 31’, Simon 45+2’) at the Central Coast. Biggest Win – Jets 3 (Bridge 6’, Carle 18’, Rodriguez 79’) – Central Coast Mariners 1 (Mori 40’), Round 12, Season 2 at Energy Australia Stadium, 12/11/2006. Heaviest Defeat – Jets 1 (Coveney 85’) – Central Coast Mariners 4 (Gumprecht 4’, Brown 34’, Hutchinson 72’ 83’), Round 16, Season 1 at Bluetoungue Stadium, 31/12/2005. Leading Scorers in fixture – Jets – 5 (Joel Griffiths) Mariners – 7 (Matt Simon) Coaches Head to Head – 1 match. Clayton Zane – 0 wins, Phil Moss – 1 win Newcastle Jets Coaching Records – Clayton Zane – 1 match (0 wins, 0 drawn, 1 loss = 0% win ratio) Craig Deans – 1 match (1 win, 0 drawn and 0 losses = 100% win ratio) Gary Van Egmond – 17 matches (6 wins, 6 drawn and 5 losses = 35% win ratio) Branko Culina – 6 matches (1 win, 2 drawn and 3 losses = 17% win ratio) Richard Money – 5 matches (1 win, 2 drawn and 2 losses = 20% win ratio) Nick Theodorakopoulos – 1 match (0 win, 1 drawn and 0 losses = 0% win ratio) Average Home crowd – 11578 Clayton Zane is the only Jets coach to have lost in his first F3 Derby. At the same time Phil Moss became the first Mariners coach to win an F3 Derby on his first attempt. Our last, and only, victory at Blue Tongue Stadium was Round 20, Season 3. This was a 2-1 victory. Joel Griffiths and James Holland were on the scoresheet that day, Adam Kwasnik for the Mariners The Jets have won twice in the last 12 meetings between the two clubs. The Jets have scored only 2 goals in the last 9 matches at Blue Tongue Stadium. The Mariners have scored 15. Joel Griffiths is the only current Jets player to have scored at Blue Tongue Stadium. All Jets players that have been sent off in this fixture have been dismissed playing at Blue Tongue. 40 of the 71 yellow cards the Jets have received have come at Blue Tongue. Also, the Jets have never gone through a game at Blue Tongue without receiving a booking. The most booked players for each team are John Hutchinson and Matt Thompson. Both players have been booked 5 times in this fixture. 4 of the 9 Jets victories were refereed by Matthew Breeze. The Jets have only been ahead at half time twice while playing at Blue Tongue, but we have scored first 5 times in the 15 games. Mark Brighitti is the only Jets player to have kept a clean sheet at Blue Tongue (Season 8, Round 17). The Referee – TBA newcastlefootball.net poll Facebook: JetstreamNewy by and for supporters of football in Newcastle, Australia Newcastle Jets A-League Fixtures 2019/20 Wellington Phoenix 5:15 pm Newcastle United Jets Newcastle United Jets 5:00 pm Western United 2019/20 A-League Standings 1 Sydney 11 +17 34 2 Melbourne City 8 +7 26 3 Perth Glory 7 +13 24 4 Wellington Phoenix 6 +3 21 5 Western United 6 +2 20 6 Adelaide United 6 -1 18 7 Brisbane Roar 4 -4 16 8 Melbourne Victory 4 -2 15 9 Western Sydney Wanderers 4 -7 14 10 Central Coast Mariners 4 -11 13 11 Newcastle United Jets 2 -17 9 2019/20 A-League Latest Results Western Sydney Wanderers 0 - 1 Perth Glory Western United 3 - 0 Central Coast Mariners Melbourne City 2 - 0 Newcastle United Jets Brisbane Roar 1 - 0 Wellington Phoenix Adelaide United 1 - 0 Melbourne Victory Central Coast Mariners 3 - 2 Melbourne Victory Perth Glory 3 - 0 Adelaide United Brisbane Roar 2 - 2 Melbourne City Wellington Phoenix 2 - 0 Western Sydney Wanderers Newcastle United Jets 1 - 2 Sydney Melbourne Victory 4 - 0 Newcastle United Jets Sydney 2 - 1 Adelaide United Wellington Phoenix 2 - 1 Central Coast Mariners Melbourne City 3 - 2 Western United Western Sydney Wanderers 1 - 2 Brisbane Roar Central Coast Mariners 0 - 3 Perth Glory Sydney 2 - 1 Melbourne City Newcastle United Jets 1 - 1 Brisbane Roar Western United 1 - 3 Wellington Phoenix Adelaide United 2 - 3 Western Sydney Wanderers aleague f3derby wleague	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358891
__label__cc	0.553001	0.446999	Where to buy a paper Post Your Own Press Release Florham Park Eagle News Morris Republicans lock in 8 candidates for freeholder vacancy Morris County Republican Committee members voting in a special Republican convention Saturday, Feb. 1, to fill the one-year unexpired term on the Morris County Freeholder board created when Heather Darling became county surrogate will find themselves selecting from a field of not one, not tw… American Legion of Madison, Florham Park offers free first-year membership FLORHAM PARK – The American Legion nationally has changed its membership rules, and American Legion Post 43 of Madison and Florham Park has followed suit — offering free first-time membership to qualified veterans, according to Robert Holtz, past Commander of both the local and Morris County… Madison mini-courses to span art, religion, diplomacy and physics MADISON – The Friends of the Madison Public Library have just the thing to ward off the doldrums that can set in with the dreary days of winter. Madison Area YMCA pancake breakfast this Sunday MADISON - There will be flapjacks hot off the griddle to combat winter's cold when the Madison Area YMCA hosts its annual Pancake Breakfast from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Sunday, Jan. 26, at the YMCA Family Center at 111 Kings Road in Madison. Madison Area Masters Swimmers celebrate 16th anniversary MADISON - While it is obvious that they didn’t actually swim from New Jersey to Australia, 58 dedicated Madison Area Masters Swimmers did amass sufficient “pool yards” in 2019 -- 22.9 million yards, or 13,025 miles -- to swim the distance to Melbourne, Australia -- with 3,000 miles to spare. Rotary's 'Taste of Florham Park' raises money for scholarships and showcases local food By JESSE WINTER Editor FLORHAM PARK - The historic Twombly Mansion on Fairleigh Dickinson University's Campus at Florham was alive with food and festivities as the Florham Park Rotary Club hosted residents and community members for its third annual “Taste of Florham Park” on Thursday, Jan. 15. Madison Area YMCA service program to mark Martin Luther King Day MADISON – To highlight Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday synonymous with “a day of service,” and in honor of the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as the only federal holiday designated as “a national day of service” to celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy, the Madison Are… Madison Rotary offers $15 pasta dinner to End Huger 3.6 MADISON – The Madison Rotary Club will hold a $15 pasta dinner at Rocco's Tuscany Grill on Monday, Feb. 17 to raise fund for its End Hunger 3.6 campaign. Looking for something new and exciting to do this weekend? Take in an art show or concert? Take a hike or visit a local festival? Then look no further as we present what's happening: Florham Park School District nominates educators for state Educator of the Year award FLORHAM PARK – The Florham Park School District nominated three teachers and one service member to be entered into the annual Governor’s Educator of the Year (GEOY) statewide competition. Florham Park Kindergarten registration opens on Feb. 13 at Briarwood Elementary School FLORHAM PARK – Registration for Kindergarten will open at 10 a.m. and run until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, at Briarwood School Elementary on 151 Briarwood Road. IN AND AROUND FLORHAM PARK: Rotary to host 'Taste of Florham Park' Historical Society of Florham Park celebrates founding at annual party FLORHAM PARK – More than 30 members of the Historical Society of Florham Park gathered for their annual party on Sunday, Jan. 12. 'Second Sundays' kicks off 2020 with comedy lecture at the library FLORHAM PARK – Distinguished lecturer and photographer Walter Choroszewski kicked off the 2020 “Second Sundays” series of programming with a presentation on “Classic Comedy of Radio and Television” to an audience of more than 25 people on Sunday, Jan.12, inside the Akhoury Room at the Florha… Madison museum's education programs gear up for new year MADISON – The Museum of Early Trades and Crafts has a full range of educational programs for children coming in 2020 at the museum at 9 Main St. at Green Village Road in downtown Madison. Impact 100 Garden State plans meet and mingle lunch Jan. 22 Impact 100 Garden State will host a Meet & Mingle lunch for prospective members in the Napa Room at Seasons 52, 410 Commons Way in Bridgewater Township from noon to 2 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Madison Rotary seeks donors, volunteers for 'End Hunger 3.6' MADISON – The Rotary Club of Madison will host its fifth annual “End Hunger 3.6” project Saturday, March 7, at the Simon Forum on the campus of Drew University at 36 Madison Ave. in Madison. Kiddie Academy of Florham Park to host free STEM event Saturday, Jan. 25 FLORHAM PARK – The Kiddie Academy of Florham Park will host a free event designed to introduce children of all ages to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, at their Florham Park location at 128 Columbia Turnpike. Florham Park AARP to offer lecture on 'The Amazing, Incredible, Misunderstood Goat' FLORHAM PARK – The Florham Park AARP Chapter 5109 will kick off 2020 with a lecture on “The Amazing, Incredible, Misunderstood Goat” by speaker and photographer Jim Del Guidice at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Florham Park Municipal Building, 111 Ridgedale Avenue. The Good Shepherd Church to host inaugural 'Ministry Partnership Celebration' FLORHAM PARK – The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will host its inaugural “Ministry Partnership Celebration” at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 160 Ridgedale Ave. Worship begins at 11 a.m. with a reception and luncheon following services at 12:30 p.m. THURSDAY, Jan. 9 Mayor Taylor and Councilwoman Santoro sworn in at Jan. 7 Reorganization Meeting FLORHAM PARK – Republican Mayor Mark Taylor and Republican freshman Councilwoman Kristin Santoro received the oath of office from Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi in front of a capacity crowd Tuesday, Jan. 7, during the Mayor and Council’s Reorganization Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Borough Hal… Florham Park Board of Education re-elects board president FLORHAM PARK – The grades K-8 Board of Education kicked off 2020 on Monday, Jan. 6, at Ridgedale Middle School by swearing in four members of its board along with re-electing Board President Nicholas Ritrivi and Board Vice President Alita Thomas. Rotary's Taste of Florham Park to raise money for college scholarships FLORHAM PARK – The Rotary Club of Florham Park will host its third annual “Taste of Florham Park” to raise money for this year’s community service scholarship. Festivities will run from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Twombly Mansion, also known as Hennessy Hall, located at 1 Mansio… Meet Florham Park Library's new Library Director, Nancy Aravecz Shah FLORHAM PARK – 2020 has ushered in a new era at the Florham Park Public Library with the arrival of the new Library Director, Nancy Aravecz Shah. KIDS CREATE HANNUKAH SLIME HANNUKAH MAGIC ACT Madison museum to close for installation of new exhibit MADISON – The Museum of Early Trades and Crafts at 9 Main St. in Madison will close for about two weeks in January -- but it’s not a problem. IN AND AROUND FLORHAM PARK: Borough Council to reorganize Jan. 7 TUESDAY, Jan. 7 A NEW EAGLE SCOUT Fire Department hosts holiday contest to promote recruitment FLORHAM PARK – The Fire Department held its third annual holiday decorating contest – between company 1 and company 2 – this past December as part of an effort to bolster recruitment and promote camaraderie among the ranks of the borough’s volunteer department. Photo by Judi Whiting GIRL SCOUTS CAROL Sheriff's Office unions give $4,500 to Halos For Angels for family fighting cancer FLORHAM PARK – Halos For Angels, a local Florham Park charity serving families struck by sudden tragedy, received a $4,500 donation Friday, Dec. 20, from the Morris County Corrections Bureau and the Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) of Morris County at the Morris County Correctional F… Morris Township Police arrest three at drunk driving checkpoint MORRIS TWP. – Police made three arrests during a driving while intoxicated (DWI) checkpoint on Sussex Avenue in the area of Merrywood Court on Friday, Dec. 20. Two teens from Florham Park and East Hanover identified for allegedly stealing mail FLORHAM PARK – Two teens, Lucas Muenzen, 18, of Florham Park and Vincent Genna, 19, of East Hanover were arrested in connection with the theft of mail from multiple residences on Lakeview Avenue in Florham Park on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Florham Park Board of Education completes referendum bond sales FLORHAM PARK – The Board of Education has completed its bond sales as of Wednesday, Dec. 18, with Roosevelt and Cross Inc., a municipal bond broker-dealer based in New York City, winning the bid at a rate of 2.367 percent, according to School District Business Administrator John Csatlos. Florham Park Rotary to host third annual 'Taste of Florham Park' at Twombly Mansion FLORHAM PARK – The Rotary Club of Florham Park will host its third annual “Taste of Florham Park” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Twombly Mansion, also known as Hennessy Hall, located at 1 Mansion Mall at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Campus at Florham at 285 Madison Ave. contributed family friendly all ages date night sponsored Sinatra Big Band Valentine's Day DInner Show Friday, February 14th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Brownstone House The Paterson Rotary Club is proud to sponsor, for the benefit of Paterson Kids, a unique Sin… Read more High Bridge water main break; Boil Water Advisory in place Referendum construction projects progress in Mountain Lakes schools Bridge repair work begins in Dover Library of Chathams to host 'ABCs of DNA' Red Devils get better of Immaculata in rivalry game Somerset Hills volunteers answered call at devastating Bound Brook fire Warren volunteers provide response, relief amid devastating Bound Brook fire	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358894
__label__cc	0.663985	0.336015	The goal of this work is to support you in remembering who you are – entering through your heart center and recognizing the divine within. By working from the foundation of the heart, the soul’s light is able to amplify and grow. 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Working with Tamara brings a clarity that facilitates and informs the decisions I need to make as I travel through life, and for that I am grateful. She offers deep insight, and yet it is up to me to do with it as I think best. We all benefit from guidance along the way, and Tamara is consistently a clear and bright channel. Thank you, Tamara, for stepping forward with the offering of light." Silke Mansholt, Performing artist – Brighton, England "I am very thankful that I was blessed with meeting Tamara on my journey through Mexico.I knew instantly that she would have something important to tell me. At that time I was going through an intense and difficult time of development and transformation. Her reading put everything into place. It brought order, clarity and new understanding where there had been chaos. She helped me see my truth and I moved on with much more confidence." Jennifer Egbert, Owner/Boulder's Best Homes - Boulder, CO "In a reading with Tamara, I am given insights, knowledge and a clarity from which I am able to make my own choices and that is very powerful. Thank you Tamara for your vision, insights and spiritual navigations! You are a true shaman and seer." Jim C., IT Professional - Seattle, WA "I have had the pleasure of working with Tamara for a couple years now. Tamara is an incredibly gifted person that can see beyond the everyday and yet turn what she sees into practical insight, wisdom and advice. Tamara has been an incredible guide offering me insights, help and encouragement. She has helped me in all areas of my life including family, health, relationships, diet as well as the deepening of my spiritual journey. I would highly recommend Tamara to anyone interested in their own personal growth." Susana M., scientific researcher, Portugal "Tamara is a deeply enlightened person with amazing psychic abilities. She is very clear in giving the messages that our spiritual guides have for us. She kept her neutrality during the entire reading and she was able to clarify every single mess in my mind. Since my reading, I now feel more secure, more relaxed, and more peaceful. I'm centered again and this is so empowering. I know where I am and what to do to improve my individual path, and basically this is everything we need to know to make progress in our lives. Thank you so much for helping us!" Autumn, Senior Managing Consultant, Technology Sector, Seattle, WA "It was amazing that my first session with Tamara felt like receiving a massage on my soul for the first time in my life. A sense of relief flowed through me by listening to her. To me, she is more effective than most professional psychologists, who tend to see things from outside in. Tamara can see inside of me, and provide insights into areas that I had questions on for a long time. In doing so, she unlocks the blockage and enables me to move on to new possibilities in life. " Wendy, Engineer – Seattle, WA “I am filled with gratitude for participating in a meditation circle lead by Tamara. She has an amazing gift to hold sacred space and guide the circle with her gentle, grounded leadership. The sweetness of her medicine songs and evolved intuition create a safe and powerful healing container. Through my healing sessions with Tamara I found great relief to both physical and emotional blockages. I gracefully and slowly connected to the light within my heart. The dark, heavy feeling seemed to organically melt away from my cells with ease and comfort. I feel more peaceful and grounded. Thank you Tamara, for sharing your gift with our community.” TMH, Bodywork & Facilitator - Bellingham, WA "I felt a great comfort and ease while speaking with Tamara. Her deep authenticity, listening and clear commitment to her path was so evident through the direct and divine assistance she shared with me. I am grateful to have received such clear assistance during a very transitional time. Thank you, Tamara!" anonymous, San Francisco, CA "Tamara has a rare gift, combining tremendous insight with a thoughtful, listening approach that helped me understand and translate her reading into specific steps for me to take. I learned a great deal from her, and continue to learn as I reflect and act on the insights she offered. I'm so glad I connected with her!" Pauline J. - Seattle, WA "My reading with Tamara was by far the most insightful, informative and uplifting reading I have ever had. She helped change a very dark day into one flooded by brilliant sunshine. Tamara was immediately able to get to the core of all the issues and with incredible accuracy pinpoint exactly what was going on with me and why. I feel much clearer and so much more optimistic about the new direction my life is taking. Thank you so much!!" Sonya Lea, writer, intuitive and mentor / Wild Work - Seattle, WA "The times in which we live demand a re-orienting to nature, and to our deepest callings. Tamara's intuitive insights allow me access to the bravery and commitment I couldn't muster on my own. Her authentic, beautiful spirit uplifts me in the same way poetry inspires and moves me to change." J.B.S., Singer/vocalist - Winooski, VT When I think of Tamara, I cannot help but smile and feel an endless gratitude. Working with her, I have seen the way in which she brings heaven to earth (and vice versa) with joy, bravery, and compassion. She reaches from her grounded place far into the cosmos to sing the song of one's soul so that one can hear it, and understand the universe better. Her attunement with spirit is so profound that one feels as if one is receiving darshan from simply being in her presence. She has opened my heart to joy and to God in a way that I had never before imagined possible, and guides others on the path with her integrity and her centered clairvoyance. One sitting with her completely changed the course of my life forever, and serves always to remind me of what true alignment feels like. Through all her gifts which constantly amaze me, she is approachable, gentle, direct and compassionate, which makes her the most wonderful teacher. She opens a way for her clients to see and share in the same light that she spins in, and even more, to be that light. We are so profoundly blessed to have her here upon this earth, at this time. I couldn't recommend anyone else in this world more fervently! Mara R, Teacher - Boulder, CO I am grateful for the healing Tamara has brought into my life with her immense skill, intuition, and integrity. I’ve experienced enormous shifts that have helped me live a more integrated, connected, and joyful life. Tamara brings tremendous, yet gentle, strength to her work as a healer and it’s clear that this is the work she was meant to do on behalf of individuals, the planet, and beyond. I often reflect on how fortunate I am to know Tamara, to learn from her, and to be guided toward essential truths and a deeper understanding of, and connection to, source. While I am honored to share a bit about the impact Tamara has had on my life, I find that words cannot even begin to express it because Tamara’s healing work touches on the infinite world that lies beyond the words, the world that is connected to our hearts, deep experience, and the seed of wisdom that lives within each of us and connects us all to each other. “We all have the extraordinary coded within us, waiting to be released.” ― Jean Houston ©2016 Newmoon Speak	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358895
__label__wiki	0.935169	0.935169	Mohammed bin Salman Allegedly Hacked Bezos' Phone: Report Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman allegedly hacked the mobile phone of Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Washington Post, according to a report from The Guardian. Biden-Linked Ukraine Company Hacked by Russian Foreign Intelligence Agency Burisma Holdings, the Ukrainian gas company for whom Hunter Biden once worked, has been hacked by the same Russian intelligence agency that stole emails regarding Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, according to a report in The New York Times. Hackers Deface U.S. Government Website With Pro-Iran Messages The homepage for the U.S. Federal Depository Library Program was altered to show a picture of a bloodied President Donald Trump being punched in the face before the website was taken down. 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Germany's Refusal to Ban China's Huawei From 5G Is Dangerous for the West Chancellor Angela Merkel is recklessly disregarding the warnings of national security experts who say the telecoms giant is tied to Chinese intelligence and would essentially siphon information back to China. Facebook Sues Over WhatsApp Hack That Targeted Politicians, Others Facebook has sued the NSO Group for allegedly perpetrating a WhatsApp hack that targeted politicians and journalists in at least three different countries. Microsoft Warns Anti-Doping Organizations Against Russian Hackers Cyberattacks, spanning 16 organizations in three continents, began Sept. 16 after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced its consideration of a ban on Russian athletes from all major sporting events, including the 2020 Summer Olympic Games and the 2022 World Cup. 8 Ways to Protect Your Home From Hackers Nothing is 100 percent secure. 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Veterans Targeted by Hackers Through Fake Hiring Website A hack group known as Tortoiseshell has set up a military heroes hiring website encouraging users to download a malicious app. Infamous Teenage U.K. Hacker Accused of Computer Fraud by U.S. Authorities Elliott Gunton and his alleged accomplice Anthony Nashatka, working under the aliases Planet and Psycho, took an untold amount of money from their victims. China's Military Expansion Is a 'Holy S***' Moment for US: Ex-SEAL Chief Retired Admiral William McRaven said the U.S. must recognize that its military superiority over China is at risk of disappearing. Mattis Says Russia 'Mucked Around' in Elections, U.S. Needs to Face Putin The former secretary of defense said the days of cooperation with Russia are gone and that the U.S. must stand alongside its allies against President Vladimir Putin. 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Trump Knew of Meddling 'All Along': James Clapper "I actually think that the synchronization, collusion, coordination, whatever word you want to use, was actually much broader than what we've been talking about," the former director of national intelligence said.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358900
__label__cc	0.522201	0.477799	Orange Element 509 Exeter Street Questions & Inquiries Yes, sign me up to receive exciting updates from Orange Element, including our monthly newsletter. Engaging a Global Audience. And Inspiring Them to Act. ONE Annual Report 2017 Using bold messaging and compelling graphics to share a story worth telling. Loyal Partners in the Fight Against Poverty For the fifth year, global nonprofit ONE reached out to Orange Element to produce their annual report to help inform their donors and stakeholders. Each year, the report is meant to inspire a global audience of over 9 million with ONE’s mission to join the fight against extreme poverty. Taking a Bold, Graphic Approach Given the year’s political climate, ONE wanted to make a strong statement to the public—something that stood out amid the noise. They wanted to take a more graphic approach to highlight the challenges they faced in 2017 and the way in which they would bring about change. Spelling it Out in Black and White Straying away from last year’s look, this year’s design is clean and modern, using strong typography and a limited color palette. We chose a condensed Gothic typeface to mimic newspapers, which use this style to better accommodate more words on a single page. The color overlay brought in recognizable colors from their brand, which paired nicely with the toned-down saturation in the photos. We also developed a digital version of the report, which incorporated videos to support the provided content they aggregated all year. Our team experimented with new paper and printing techniques for this smaller-sized report, such as using black paper and printed white ink. We utilized some of Mohawk’s finest papers to help this unique concept stand out. The bold new approach for this year’s report answered the call to break through the noise of the current political climate and reach ONE’s global audience. A Picnic in the Park to Bring an Entire Community Together Parks & People Foundation Picnic in the Park A Website to Grow the Design Legislation Community AIGA Policy Designed Branding an Event for Designers, by Designers AIGA Design Week Sign up for our monthly newsletter. 509 South Exeter Street	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358903
__label__wiki	0.810077	0.810077	A new festival addresses dire conditions for dance Union PDX - Festival:19 opens on Thursday with an agenda that goes beyond the onstage performances September 23, 2019 // DANCE // Jamuna Chiarini “As Portland (dance) artists, we aren’t provided the opportunities that we really need,” Portland choreographer Samuel Hobbs says. “ We are all scrambling for the same scraps…we need visibility and accessibility.” Hobbs was explaining both the dire condition of local dance artists and the reason he created Union PDX – Festival:19, a brand new contemporary dance festival. Union PDX debuts September 26-29 at the 180-seat Hampton Opera Center on the river in Southeast Portland, close to MAX with ample free parking also available. The festival, curated and directed by Hobbs, will feature world premieres by Portland choreographers Amy Leona Havin—artistic director of The Holding Project, choreographer Carlyn Hudson, and Hobbs, who also directs his own company, push/FOLD Contemporary Dance Company. “Doing your own show is great, but maybe there’s a way that we can come together and lift each other up,” Hudson said when I met up with her, Hobbs, and Havin to hear about the festival and their work. Artistic director of push/FOLD dance company, Samuel Hobbs, rehearsing his new work, Ash, to be debuted at his new festival, Union PDX – Festival:19, from September 26-29 at the Hampton Opera Center. Pictured left to right are Holly Shaw, Briley Jozwiak, Ashley Morton, Samuel Hobbs, and Liane Burns. Photo by Jingzi Photography. Hobbs has commissioned both Havin and Hudson to create new work for the festival on his company’s four dancers—Holly Shaw, Briley Jozwiak, Liane Burns, and Ashley Morton. ”Right now funding is huge! Funding and platform. To be commissioned by established institutions and to receive funding are the two biggest things that would absolutely change the game for me at this point,” Havin said. In addition to the live performances, the festival will feature the first ever Portland Dance Community Awards. They will be awarded in the categories of Visibility and Advocacy, Opportunity, and Platform, and will recognize individuals who have positively impacted the Portland dance community through their service work. “It’s a thank you,” Hudson said, “We recognize what you’re doing for the community and we appreciate it. We just want to put you up on a pedestal for a moment and make you feel good and let you know that you’re not just throwing all of your energy into a void.” The Portland Dance Community Awardees will be announced at the post-show Union Soireé on September 29. Before starting his own dance company, push/FOLD, in 2015, Hobbs, who grew up in and around Portland, performed with Rainbow Dance Theatre, Minh Tran and Company, and BodyVox. Since 2014 he has choreographed eight substantial works, including one evening-length production. His work has been shown at Pacific Dance Makers, (A)merging, Conduit’s Dance+ Festival, and Ten Tiny Dances, to name just a few. Hobbs’ eclectic background in dance, partnering, martial arts, athletics, and Visceral Movement Theory,™ a somatic theory rooted in the anatomy and kinesiology of the organs, informs his work. In addition to being a choreographer, Hobbs is also a licensed manual therapist and a software developer. Amy Leona Havin, the Portland-based, Israeli-born choreographer, filmmaker, and artistic director of The Holding Project, creating her new work milk on the dancers of push/FOLD. Pictured left to right are Amy Leona Havin, Liane Burns, Holly Shaw, Ashley Morton, and Briley Jozwiak. Havin is a Portland-based, Israeli-born choreographer, filmmaker, and artistic director of The Holding Project. Her choreography is influenced by her dance training with Ohad Naharin and Batsheva Dance Company’s Gaga Movement Language. She has also trained under other well-known Israeli choreographers: L-E-V’s Sharon Eyal, Ate9’s Danielle Agami, Sidra Bell Dance, Yasmeen Godder, and Shahar Binyamini. Her works, which include five full-length dance productions and eight dance films, reflect her internal struggle dealing with her duel cultural identity of being both an Israeli and an American, speak to what it means to be Jewish, and what it’s like to process generational trauma as the descendent of holocaust survivors. Her work has been presented at Disjecta Contemporary Art Center, Shaking The Tree Theatre, Performance Works Northwest, Portland Dance Film Festival, and Archipelago Gallery and has received several awards. Hudson, originally from Nyack, New York, is a twin and the daughter of two restaurateurs. Her work slips effortlessly between contemporary dance, ballet, and vaudeville, and weaves together humor, heartache, and beauty, reflecting an array of contrasting ideas. Hudson performed with Connecticut Ballet, and co-founded SubRosa Dance Collective in 2011 with Cerrin Lathrop, Jessica Evans, Kailee McMurran, Lena Traenkenschuh, Tia Palomino, and Zahra Banzi. She has choreographed many works for SubRosa Dance Collective and has produced two full-length evenings of her own work. Portland choreographer Carlyn Hudson, setting her new work A Predisposition, for the upcoming Union PDX – Festival:19 which runs September 26-29 at the Hampton Opera Center. Pictured left to right are Holly Shaw, Liane Burns, Carlyn Hudson, and Briley Jozwiak, Havin, Hudson, and Hobbs, make distinctly different dances. Each one has a different relationship with movement, with the process of choreographing, and with the music. Hobbs, for example, composes his own music electronically as a way to avoid the cost of royalties. Havin spends endless hours searching through free online music databases to piece together her compositions, and Hudson chooses an existing piece of music that evokes an emotional response and choreographs to it closely. “A lot of how I create work is through a meditative process,” Hobbs said. “I don’t really know what it is until it puts itself together.” Havin says her work is created through her dancers using improvisational methods based in gaga (an improvisation method developed by Ohad Naharin). Hudson creates the movement on herself before she even meets with the dancers in the studio. Hobbs’ new work Ash, is based on a poem he wrote about a person facing an existential crisis. For the musical score he translated the poem into his own made up language, recorded it, added recordings of himself singing along with other electronic sounds he created using a rolling seaboard—a musical instrument that bridges the gap between acoustic and digital music by putting the control of pitch, volume and timbre at the artist’s fingertips. Havin will present milk, a Middle Eastern-influenced work that pulls from her multi-cultural background and uses an eclectic mix of traditional Hebrew prayers and songs together with electronic beats, strings, and ambient sounds, as its score. Hudson’s work, which she will be performing in, is called A predisposition, and reflects on human behavior and the passing of time. This is an important moment for these three choreographers. All three have been rigorously choreographing for years and want very much to take their work to the next level. But funding is minimal for choreographers here and opportunities to have work produced are few. Hobbs has created a festival and an awards show to address the problems, in the city’s DIY spirit. Hobbs is passionate about turning Portland into a national hub for dance and bringing the work of Portland choreographers to the world stage. All he needs now… is an audience. The festival, which includes master classes, student showings, performances, and talk-backs, runs September 26-29, at The Hampton Opera Center at 211 SE Caruthers St. For more information on classes and tickets sales visit www.unionpdx.org. One Response. Jackie Sacks says: We are so appreciative that Push/FOLD reached out to include an educational opportunity for young dancers. Thank you! Vancouver School of Arts and Academics	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358904
__label__cc	0.720407	0.279593	Old Chinese Horseback Polo Large Painting 30½" Typical Gallery Price: $440.00 • Delivered to you in Ashburn by Jan 24th. • Standard shipping is just $3.80 for any order. • One of a kind. • Hand-Painted Artwork. • Money-Back Guarantee. After you frame it, this artwork will look great in your home or office. You will need a picture frame to properly display this artwork. A frame is not included! See Huge Image of this Painting Artwork Panel: 136.6cm x 67.5cm ≈ 53¾" x 26½" Silk/Brocade Border: 156.6cm x 77.3cm ≈ 61¾" x 30½" Information about how this Asian painting is mounted Tang Dynasty Woman Playing Polo If you are curious, an ancient Chinese version of polo was a common game of nobles during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.). It was not just for nobles, as various Emperors would often enlist maids, servants, traveling soldiers, concubines, and even diplomats from Tibet to play the game. The Tang Dynasty was really the "dynasty of the horse", as more than any other time, horses were an important part of society. In fact, one's wealth was strictly determined by the number of horses one owned. Good horsemanship was also a revered trait. Horses were also an important element of the Tang army, with officers and Chinese knights riding horses into battle. This was painted using watercolors on xuan paper (often referred to as "rice paper" in the west). The raw artwork was then taken to our mounting workshop in Beijing. At the workshop it was laminated to several more sheets of xuan paper to thicken up the artwork. Also, a silk brocade border was added which can be used in lieu of matting when you frame this artwork. About the amazing artist behind this great artwork: If you have navigated much of our website, you already know this is a great all-around artist that does wonderful work in many categories. But of course, there is a story... I was supposed to be on vacation, and I just wanted to see the karst mountain landscapes of the Li River near Guilin. As luck would have it, I stumbled across a very inspiring artist. In fact, this man is probably the most courageous person that I have ever met. He certainly has my respect and admiration. As I watch him finish one of his paintings, I find myself in awe of this man that can do amazing things with only one arm that most people can't do with two. While he is a wonderful and talented artist, that is only part of his story His full name is Ou-Yang Guo-De. He and his sister now live in Guilin. He keeps himself busy painting, while his sister sells his art at a small gallery not far from the center of the city. When they were very young, their mother died. Their father didn't make much money, and with their mother gone, he had to remarry quickly for financial reasons (very common in Chinese culture under those circumstances and that time in history). Their father found a new wife in a village, and they all moved into the woman's family home. Part of young Ou-Yang Guo-De's chores included collecting corn cobs that fell from the passing train cars at nearby railroad tracks. The corncobs are burned and used as fuel for cooking, and even heating homes in poorer villages where people cannot afford coal. One day, when he was about 11 years old, Ou-Yang Guo-De came upon a train that had stopped on the tracks. Under the train he saw a bounty of corncobs. He climbed under the train to get the precious cobs when tragedy stuck. The train began to move, and literally cut him in half... Every time I put my glass down, Mr. Ou-Yang would say, "Cheers!", and quickly our glasses go "bottoms up" again. Between drinks we eat from a steaming hot pot full of chicken, cabbage, and other vegetables. The details he told me about this event were so vivid that they are a bit too graphic for a happy art listing. He still remembers everything that happened until he lost consciousness, expecting to die. Though pieces of his story are missing from when he was unconscious, there must have been a miracle involved because somehow he survived. The nearest hospital was far away, and while he has no idea how he got there before bleeding to death, that's were he woke up. But both of his legs and his left arm were gone forever. In China, the most likely occupation for a disabled person like him would be to become a beggar on the street, but not Ou-Yang Guo-De! He continued to study and go to school, and went to work at an umbrella and parasol factory. He showed a lot of natural artistic talent, so the factory owner sent young Mr. Ou-Yang to art school for two years. After graduation, he went to work hand painting beautiful scenes on rice paper and silk parasols. All of the cheers took their toll, if my flushed red face doesn't tell the story, the fact that I am singing a Neil Diamond song should tell you something. After many years at the factory, working for low wages, he decided to make a change. He took a leap of faith and went out on his own as an artist. It was a little rough at first, but it turned out to be a good decision. He has done well, and has quite a following. Also, he is a little famous for more than his art. You see, a few years ago, he was given an award by the government of China for being an example of what disabled people should aspire to. But there is something about him that is different. This guy totally loves life. He is truly happy and good-natured. He laughs and tells jokes and is the life of the party. He is not a social outcast, but rather a social phenomenon. He is surrounded by a lot of friends because I think his friends feed off of his enthusiasm for life - I certainly felt it myself. I spent several days with the artist, and I may be forever changed. Whenever I think I am in a tough spot, or difficult circumstance, all I have to do is think about Mr. Ou-Yang. If he can overcome what he did, then I can overcome my petty problems. This item was listed or modified Where did I get this art? Chronicles of an art-buying adventure in Asia... Here's a typical art-buying trip that extended through thousands of miles of China (You can look at the bright green line on the map to the left). After a quick trip to South Korea, my real travel begins in Beijing with a train ride through Inner Mongolia, only to find that art is not abundant there, but ice and cold weather certainly are. Map of My Art-Buying Travels in Asia (My futile effort to make Marco Polo jealous) Trips before 2004 are shown in red. Latest trips & common routes are shown in other colors. Heading south, though Ningxia Province, I stop in a little town called Zhongwei, where I meet one of the top Chinese calligraphers in the world. Meaning to only spend a day or two in this town, I spend the better part of a week with this talented calligrapher with lots of meals, tea, beer. My next stop finds me tooling around a dune-filled desert on a camel. I think the jeep option would have been better. Heading further south, I stop in Baoji in the Shaanxi Province, only to find an industrial city, devoid of art, although I am able to pick up a few traditional "wood rubbings" from an artist in a village outside of town. Time to go again, and with the purchase of another train ticket, I make my way to Sichuan Province. The home of the spiciest Chinese food on the planet. The kind of food that will burn holes in your stomach. If you come to Sichuan with ulcers, the food here will either weld your ulcers shut, or kill you. My first stop in Sichuan is another dead end, but my second stop is Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan. I find that artists are multiplying in Chengdu, and perhaps there are twice as many artists to meet here now than there were just 9 months ago on my last trip. With a belly full of spicy food, and a backpack full of thousands of dollars of Chinese art, I head east via long-distance bus to Chongqing (you might know it as Chung King). A huge metropolitan area that has collided with the villages around it. Again a dead end, but interesting to see old clash with new, as skyscrapers rise in the shadow of shacks and homes that are hundreds of years old. I am torn in Chongqing as to where I should go next. I think about flying to Guilin, but am suddenly struck with an idea to grab a riverboat and head down the Long River (or "Chang Jiang" which means "Long River" in Chinese - often known as the "Yangtze" in the west, though the "Yangtze" or "Yangzi" is just one section of the Long River), and see the Three Gorges before the largest dam project in the world seals them under water forever. Somewhere on the Yangtze river in China, A stowaway on a Communist Government ship... I donned my Chinese Army jacket, hoping to blend in... ...but I wasn't fooling anyone. One look at me, and you know that I am certainly not a Chinese soldier. I got a lot of stares from the crew, but they all knew that I had bribed one of the deck officers to get on board, so there was nothing they could do about it. The load on my back is getting heavy, and that is no way to travel on small boats and ships as you journey by the seat of your pants down river. So, I send two heavy boxes of Chinese art back to my partner Sandy in Beijing via "rail freight". Hopping from boat to boat for 4 days, I make my way down the river. Even bribing my way onto a very small ship that was apparently operated by the Chinese Navy. Past what will be the largest dam in the world when fully operational in 2009, I arrive in Yichang, which is not far from Wuhan, in Hubei Province. The train and air travel from Yichang is limited, and I can not go directly to my next destination, I head to Shanghai, a wild city, and one of the most expensive places in all of China. Shanghai is like no place on earth. Walk down one street and you will be greeted with the sight of 100 pair of underwear hanging from an apartment building to dry. Cross the river to Pudong, and only the glass and steel of modern skyscrapers fill your eyes. I have a few friends in Shanghai who treat me like family, and take me for a night on the town. Great little rock bands complete with go-go dancers occupy almost every bar and club. It is enough to feel like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz... ...I don't think I'm in China anymore... With the crazy lifestyle of Shanghai behind me, I head to Jinan, in Shandong Province where I meet many artists. Of more than 30 artist's studios that I visit, I pick only 5 artists whose work is of the quality and style that I am looking for. After several days in Jinan, and with a backpack heavy with art, I head home to Beijing, where all of the art that I have purchased during my trip will be mounted to create wonderful portraits and scrolls. Click here to learn more about us and the origin of this art Related and Recommended Items... 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__label__wiki	0.757481	0.757481	Onlyforeducation Key to future To implement EWS quota, central institutions seek Rs 5,600 crore February 11, 2019 February 11, 2019 Rakesh Sashmal The capacity expansion will cost the government roughly Rs 5,600 crore, according to the implementation plan shared by all central institutions by January 31. All centrally-funded educational institutions — including IITs, IIMs, central universities, NITs and IIITs — will collectively add close to 1.2 lakh seats in the new academic session starting July, and another 95,000 next year to implement the 10 per cent quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). The central institutions were asked to increase their intake over two years in a way that the existing number of seats for SC, ST, OBC and general category students did not face cuts. This increase was pegged at 25 per cent by HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar in a press conference held last month. Of this, Rs 3,830 crore has been sought for building new infrastructure, Rs 723 crore for salaries on account of hiring more teachers, and the remaining for fellowships meant for the added intake. The biggest chunk of the Rs 5,600 crore has been sought by the central universities (Rs 2,682 crore), followed by the IITs (Rs 1,094 crore), and the NITs (Rs 1,001 crore). This financial cost of implementing EWS reservation is much more than the estimate (of Rs 4,200 crore) initially prepared by the HRD Ministry. As reported by The Indian Express on January 17, the official proposal moved by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment — which was approved by the Union Cabinet on January 7 — states that the cost of implementing the 10 per cent quota would have to be borne by the central institutions out of the additional revenue generated by them on account of increased seats, without any financial implication for the government. In other words, the original proposal approved by the Cabinet did not account for any expenditure on capacity expansion of central educational institutions for implementing the 10 per cent EWS quota. However, the Interim Budget, 2019, has earmarked close to Rs 4,600 crore for implementing the 10 per cent reservation for the poor in general category in central educational institutions and for HEFA equity. It’s still not clear how much of this is meant specifically for capacity expansion of central institutions to accommodate the 10 per cent quota without reducing general category seats. As per the plans shared by the educational institutions, IITs are going to collectively increase their student intake by 6,708 seats, of which 2,388 seats will be added this year, and remaining next year. Similarly, the IIMs will add 620 seats in July and 743 in 2020, and central universities will hike total intake by 47,223 over two years. The 10 per cent EWS quota was approved by the Union Cabinet on January 7 and its implementation across all central institutions was notified by the HRD Ministry on January 17. IIT Madras’s ‘UAVs For Disaster Management’ Wins Microsoft Challenge In Delhi’s 29 zones: Govt plans Schools of Excellence for Arts, Commerce and Science Huami Amazfit GTR 47mm Titanium, Amazfit GTR 42mm Glitter Edition With AMOLED Display Launched in India ICSI Releases Admit Card For CS December Session Exam Midwifery Identification, Stabilisation and Transfer of the Sick Newborn (MIST) Box Office: Frozen 2 Eclipses $700 Million, Knives Out Over-Delivers With $70 Million Preamble Reading To Lead Constitution Day Celebration In Schools, Colleges Copyright © 2018 Onlyforeducation \| All right reserved. \| Theme: The Automobile by Themeinwp	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358913
__label__cc	0.543638	0.456362	War Front filly tops Spring Sale’s opening session Last Updated: September 19th, 2017 Hip No. 261, a filly by War Front consigned by Alexandra de Meric and Brandon Rice, Agent, was sold to Buzz Chace, Agent for Jayeff B Stable for $275,000 to top the opening session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2011 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training. The dark bay or brown filly, who worked an eighth in :10 1/5 at the Under Tack Show, is out of stakes winner Tappin for Gold, by Pleasant Tap. Hip No. 102, a filly by Kafwain consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, went to Grace Stables LLC for $200,000. The dark bay or brown filly, who breezed a quarter in :21 flat at the Under Tack Show, is out of Seattle Splash, by Chief Seattle, a daughter of stakes winner Grand Splash. Woods also consigned Hip No. 197, a filly by Sunriver sold to Joe Ciaglia for $175,000. The chestnut filly, who also worked a quarter in :21 flat, is out of Starinthemeadow, by Meadowlake, a half sister to stakes winner Program Pick. Hip No. 59, a colt by Trippi consigned by Ocala Stud, went to Hidden Brook, Agent, for $150,000. The bay colt, out of Roger’s Sue, by Forestry, and a half brother to multiple grade one winner Turbulent Descent, worked a quarter in :21 1/5 at the Under Tack Show. Lane’s End Bloodstock went to $150,000 for Hip No. 111, a Sharp Humor colt consigned by James Layden, Sr., Agent. The chestnut colt, out of Senorita Spike, by El Gran Senor, and a half brother to graded stakes placed Tap Tap Tapping, worked an eighth in :10 1/5. Hip No. 308, a colt by Lemon Drop Kid consigned by Niall Brennan Stables, Agent, went to Arc Bloodstock, Agent for Earle I. Mack, for $140,000. The dark bay or brown colt, out of stakes winner Touchnow, by Pleasant Tap, breezed an eighth in :10 2/5. Hip No. 273, a Pure Prize filly consigned by The Team, Agent, was sold to Narvick International for $130,000. The chestnut filly, out of Terrible Twos, by Pine Bluff, a half sister to stakes placed Johnny Utah, worked a quarter in :21 flat. Hip No. 92, a Hook and Ladder filly whose quarter in :20 3/5 was the fastest at the distance at Tuesday’s Under Tack session , was sold to Steve Shahinian, Agent for Harvey Clarke, for $120,000. Consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, the bay filly is out of Savasana, by Scatmandu. For the day, 189 horses grossed $5,517,900 compared with 196 horses bringing a total of $4,579,100 at last year’s opening session. The average price was $29,195, up 25% from $23,363 last year, while the median price of $20,000 rose 11.1% compared to 2010’s $18,000. The buyback percentage was 30.8%; it was 25.7% a year ago. Twenty-three horses sold for $50,000 or more compared with 22 at last year’s opening session. The Spring Sale continues Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Posted to Graduate News.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358916
__label__cc	0.716639	0.283361	Helpline Ashburn, VA Proudly Keeping Our Military Connected Keystone Military Families 331 Main Street, PO Box 358 Shoemakersville, Pennslyvania 19555 keystonemilitary@yahoo.com http://keystonemilitaryfamilies.org/ In early 2002 Keystone Soldiers was founded as a way to maintain communications with our local troops that were some of the first deployed after 9-11. Director, Kyle Lord provided online photo albums a chat room and most of all care packages of much missed and needed items from home for deployed troops including her own son. Soon after the move into Iraq they started getting requests for things from units from all over the country. Not being one to say no to someone in need they expanded their mission to cover any troops that asked for help. They specialize in support for Pennsylvania troops but also provided essentials to military from all over the U.S., England, Poland and Australia. In 2015 they shipped 7,260 Christmas stockings to deployed troops to let them know they are not forgotten. During the early years they also provided a place that family members of those deployed could come and be with others who understood the challenges of separation. When they received donations not appropriate to go in the packages they would send them to the local armories so any of the families struggling financially could get at least some help with food. The last government sequester put between 2,000 and 2,400 of the technicians from Willow Grove and Ft Indiantown Gap in a position of no paycheck coming in but bills are still adding up. At that point KMF expanded their food services to the military families in need so they could make sure their children were fed during this uncertain time. Many families also struggle after deployments or while waiting for medical determinations. KMF is there to help no matter what the issues are. Realizing the name Keystone Soldiers did not express even half of what they did they have renamed and redefined their mission. They became Keystone Military Families as of July 28th 2014. They are currently serving from 40 to 60 families weekly with food, clothing, household goods & furniture all while still shipping care packages and Christmas stockings to troops around the world. They function as a resource center and assist our Veteran families in finding whatever type of help is needed, from rent assistance to job searches and counseling services. There is an in-house counselor provided by the Lancaster Veterans Center to assist individuals or families with mental health and reintegration issues. KMF works closely with the VA Hospitals, Veterans centers in 5 counties and other organizations that provide assistance. They are a close knit community that is proud to serve our military members, our veterans and their families. www.valorworldwide.com THE TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES 3625 Perkins Lane support@valorworldwide.com Pick A City Choose A Radius Enable Device Location?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358923
__label__wiki	0.519968	0.519968	News & Media About Admission Academics Student Life Athletics Calendar of Events Connect2 OWU From Our Perspective OWU Magazine Stream OWU The Transcript For The Media ‘Unique Entrepreneurship Programs’ Facebook Share Twitter Share Email This Article Share on LinkedIn November 2, 2017 – by Cole Hatcher Ohio Wesleyan is recognized as offering classes and programs to help develop entrepreneurs in a new Forbes.com article. (Photo by Brad J. Ward) Forbes.com Article Recognizes Ohio Wesleyan’s Woltemade Center “Although enterprise building is all around us,” Robyn Shulman writes in her latest Forbes.com article, “there are still very few universities that offer entrepreneurship opportunities through their curriculums.” Ohio Wesleyan University, Shulman continues, is among those institutions of higher learning that “provide students with the ability to learn, grow and thrive in a school and business environment.” In her article, she recognizes The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship and its mission “to enhance academic programs and provide real world opportunities to create future generations of business and world leaders.” At Ohio Wesleyan, the article states, students are able to write proposals through The OWU Connection program to seek university-funded grants to research issues worldwide. Recent projects funded by OWU Theory-to-Practice Grants include students traveling to Australia with Justin Breidenbach, assistant professor of accounting, to study international financial reporting standards and students traveling to France to study the impact of local markets. Ohio Wesleyan also offers fellowships that support the entrepreneurial spirit, Shulman’s article states, including the Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Program and the new Latham Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, designed to help students learn to take action on their ideas, persevere through trials associated with their actions, and build a community to support their actions and ideas. Ohio Wesleyan previously has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as being No. 17 among “America’s Most Entrepreneurial Colleges 2015” and No. 1 among Ohio-based schools.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358925
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__label__cc	0.59953	0.40047	Re-Generacion Get updates from Re-Generacion delivered straight to your inbox Also, send me the Progressive Christian Newsletter and special offers. Also, send me the Progressive Christian Newsletter. The Tragic Sense of Historical Illiteracy February 7, 2015 by Arlene Sánchez-Walsh The Tragic Sense of Historical Illiteracy February 7, 2015 Arlene Sánchez-Walsh What we believe to be the motives of our conduct are usually but the pretexts for it. –Miguel De Unamuno The Tragic Sense of Life President Obama’s remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast noting several historically accurate examples where Christianity was used to justify terroristic amounts of violence means that as a historian of American religion, I will never lack for material to once again note that conservatives in the U.S. are mired in a tragic cycle of distorting and ignoring history and re-cycling bad history. Particularly, conservatives are averse to hearing such things as: The Crusades happened. The Inquisition, which occurred in Europe and Latin America was a tribunal system that forced Jews, Anabaptists, and all manner of “heretics” to undergo sadistic torture such as the the rack, the knee cracker, and for sexual “deviants” including women who were considered “unpure,” the “pear of anguish.” I will let your imagination run away with what that device did and where it was inserted into the unfortunate persons body. There is no doubt of the distortion of Christianity by zealots, political leaders, church leaders, even lauded founders of the Reformation. John Calvin had Michael Servetus burned at the stake for heresy; Servetus’pockets stuffed with his heretical writings used as an accelerant fanning the flames. While the arguments over what all these incidents do to the soul of Christianity are endless, what historians cannot do is allow the historically illiterate to claim that they are offering an alternative view, an unexcavated historical nugget that only they are privileged enough to bring to the public square. If critics of the President’s speech are honest, all this is is part of the Outrage Machine that spews out talking points every time Obama says anything. What Christian critics do not grasp is that what people believe and what people do are often very different. That people of faith fail miserably to grasp the truth of the Christian message is not surprising, and it has centuries of misery to prove it. Thousands of zealous Christian soldiers killed Muslims in the Crusades, Protestants and Catholics drowned Anabaptists in freezing rivers. Both burned people at the stake for heresy, turning Europe into killing fields after the Reformation. Thousands of African slaves suffered and died in Latin America, the Caribbean, and in the U.S. under Catholic and Protestant regimes that refused to see them as human. It is ironic that the politicians who feed the Outrage Machine are willfully blind to the tragic distortions of Christianity. Most distortion and exploitation of Christianity occurred because people decided to use faith for their own cynical political and material gain–does that sound familiar? I can see the fundraising letters now. During the colonization of the Americas in the 1600’s the violent beatings, rape, and enslavement of the native peoples of the Americas was numbingly common. In a rare moment of candor and conscience, Jesuits Justo Mansilla and Simon Maceta bemoaned the vicious treatment, saying that it would now be impossible to preach the Gospel. They wrote back to their superiors that the Jesuit mission was so compromised because of Jesuit complicity in raiding native Indian areas, where indigenous peoples were enslaved under the guise of being rounded up to be baptized. The Jesuits feared their whole Christian witness lost. A Protestant solution for native resistance came from Dutch missionaries in Brazil a generation later that resulted in forcibly removing native children from their parents and relocating them to be taught the Gospel. Often though these “schools” were assimilation factories meant to turn indigenous children into civilized Europeans, Canadians, Americans, or Australians. Such treatment of native children occurred in Canada, the U.S., and Australia. The horrific stories of physical and sexual abuse, depression, suicide, and death are different in scope and kind to the equally inhumane treatment of children captive under ISIS’ death regime, but they are alike in one sense. Children were stolen from the parents under the cover of religious instruction where faith was the furthest thing from their minds. What I have found among the historically illiterate is that when it comes to the History of Christianity, they often revert to a “Golden Age” fallacy that depicts Christian history as Edenic. It is a naivete that refuses to admit that Christians perpetrated and continued to perpetuate some tragically un-Christian behavior. The Bosnian War occurred partially because Serbian Orthodox Christian claims to a Greater Serbia required the ethnic cleansing of Muslim men and systematic rape of Muslim women and girls. In this hemisphere, there was the terroristic regime of Pentecostal dictator Efrain Rios Montt in Guatemala, who killed thousands of fellow Christians in a civil war that U.S. evangelicals overwhelmingly supported. The historical realities of political expediency, ancient hatreds, zealous distortions, and intolerable amounts of violence cannot be undone by ignorance or by living in some Golden Fog of exceptionalism that for decades serves more political purposes than it does any historical reality. 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The Senate trial of President Donald Trump begins effectively tomorrow. It is... view all Progressive Christian blogs brianleport Very well put. Sharing this. doctorscience Thank you very much for this! Many of your historical references are to things I wasn’t really aware of or had shamefully forgotten, like the Guatemalan Civil War. The only historical correction I would make: you write, “Thousands of African slaves suffered and died in Latin America, the Caribbean, and in the U.S.” No, millions. Psycho Gecko Yeah, religion played a role in the Argentina’s Dirty War, too. It was partially a driving factor, and partially a way to reassure soldiers they were doing the right thing. Many savage peoples have been tempered by the Word of God. It takes a bit of time maybe, the ox is slow but the earth is patient. The Kingdom of God is like leaven that a woman took and buried in three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened. Many savage peoples have murdered, tortured, and enslaved in the name of spreading the Word of God. If your god wanted people to know about him, he could just appear rather than have people tortured and killed. No, not even close, but a typical display of your ignorance and hardly unexpected. Stay in school, kid. ugluk2 What are you talking about? I’m a Christian, but psyho gecko is unfortunately right , as is the article above. He’s not right, he’s a moron. Do you actually imagine what those psychopaths did had anything to do with religion? And you’re dumb enough to believe their excuses or Gecko’s silly rant? Reinaldokool I lived in Brazil during the military dictatorship. The conservative protestant churches supported the dictatorship, provided support and “theological justification.” Most of the Catholic church did also. I had two Brazilian Dominican priest friends tortured and then thrown off the top of the political police building (DOPS). A young woman colleague was arrested and tortured; after several weeks she was thrown out on the sidewalk near the office. Aside from the usual rapes and electric torture, they also destroyed her breasts and cut up her feet. These were Christians. If you don’t understand that this was supported by the conservative religion, then you are blind. Speaking of school, I remember learning about the military dictatorship in Argentina, which sought to protect Christian civilization. Part of the reason why Argentina welcomed the military overthrowing their democratic government is that a lot of people back then felt that Argentina needed a strong hand. Which is why they had no problem making use of techniques learned from Nazi engineers they brought into the country after WW2. It’s not really an unjustified use of Godwin’s Law when they had pictures of Hitler up in some of their torture sites. So, this strong hand needed to defend Christian civilization wound up kidnapping people and torturing them. One doctor who survived talked about being beaten, electrocuted, then beaten and electrocuted at the same time. Another time, they stretched his testes out until they swelled up. Shortly after that, they made him lay on his stomach so they could remove the skin on the bottom of his feet with a razorblade. In the name of Christian civilization. Another common tactic was to “disappear” people. To this date, there are thousands unaccounted for. They were just grabbed by the government and their family never found out anything else. In some cases, their kids were taken too. Those tended to be given to supporters to raise if they wanted kids. To this day, marchers still want to know what happened to “Los Desaparecidos.” “A terrorist is not just someone with a gun or bomb but also someone who spreads ideas that are contrary to western and Christian civilization.” – General Jorge Videla Of course, what happened to some of Los Desaparecidos was that they were drugged, stripped of clothes, chained up, loaded into cargo planes, flown out over water, drugged again, and dumped. One of the soldiers who testified about having to do this mentioned that priests were waiting for them back at the base to reassure the men that what they were doing was godly and necessary. To quote one such priest addressing soldiers of the regime, “the Argentine people, who are Catholic, Hispanic and Roman, fought for the defense of our Nation and for Jesus Christ.” I think my point here is that you are perfectly willing to talk about the need for a firm hand to push your god without realizing that it means committing inexcusable evil actions. You sit there and pretend it’s all ok because it’s in your religion’s name. Just like ISIS decapitating prisoners, just like the militant Buddhists who killed Christian missionaries, just like any religion that has so little truth to it that they have to kill people to make their point. Not that you’ll bother reading this far. Your next answer will be just as dismissive as any other time someone’s tried to point out the truth to you. Maybe you’ll throw in a LOL, for good measure. But at least when more people wander across this, they’ll see who was actually ignorant, and who was little better than Al Qaeda. Amen Specklebird What comes around goes around. Remember that.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358932
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__label__cc	0.743007	0.256993	Brother MFC-J6710DW Review: It Does Wide-Format Everything By Jon L. Jacobi and Melissa Riofrio Generic Company Place Holder MFC-J6710DW If posters, calendars, or fancy brochures are in your small office's future, check out the Brother MFC-J6710DW color inkjet multifunction printer, which can print, copy, scan, and fax at media sizes up to 11 by 17 inches (called ledger or tabloid, depending on the orientation). At $300 (as of April 19, 2011), it costs the same as the HP OfficeJet 7500A Wide Format e-All-in-One, but it's faster and has some better features, as well as much cheaper inks. Setting up the MFC-J6710DW is easy on both the PC and the Mac. USB, Wi-Fi, and ethernet connectivity are provided, as are Memory Stick, SD, and USB/PictBridge ports. Brother includes software to take care of all the multifunction chores; it's utilitarian in appearance, but extremely efficient and capable. You also get ScanSoft PaperPort version 12 for Windows and Presto Page Manager for the Mac. Both the control panel and the general design are very efficient; all of the buttons are well placed for easy access. If you're still faxing, you'll appreciate the quick-dial buttons on the left side of the panel. The 3.3-inch LCD sports generally well-thought-out menus, though occasionally it leaves you guessing as to whether a menu entry is a command or leads to a submenu. The HTML configuration interface (which you can find by browsing to the printer's IP address) is easy to use, as well. The MFC-J6710DW can't help but be large, given that the unit houses an 11-by-17-inch scanner platen, a 35-sheet automatic document feeder, and two 250-sheet, ledger-size paper trays. While the capacity is impressive, the bottom tray takes only plain paper, and the trays and guides feel cheap. Duplex (two-sided) printing is automatic and supported on both the PC and Mac. Unfortunately the MFP offers no duplex scanning, and the Duplex Copy feature is manual. In our tests the MFC-J6710DW posted good speeds on both the PC and Mac. Monochrome pages arrived at a rate of 8.8 pages per minute on the PC and 9.6 ppm on the Mac. Snapshot-size photos printed at default settings on plain paper emerged at 4.6 ppm, but the same image took almost a minute at better settings on Brother's own photo paper. On the Mac, a full-page image printed on photo paper took almost 2 minutes. Mac-based color scans were fast, while a single-page monochrome copy took a middling 21 seconds. The quality of the MFC-J6710DW's output can be nice overall, but only if you contribute a little extra effort, paper, and ink. At default settings on plain paper, color graphics (including copies) look extremely washed out, to the point that we wondered why Brother set the bar so low. Changing to a higher-quality setting improved the results markedly. Photo output to Brother's own glossy paper was rich, to the brink of oversaturation. Text is quite good in standard mode and has nearly laserlike edges at the best setting, but is particularly poor in draft mode. At any setting, text and monochrome graphics tend toward a dark gray instead of black. Since you'll need heavier ink coverage for the best results, take consolation in the low costs. You can find two sets of inks. The less-capacious, 600-page $25 black and $15 cyan, magenta, and yellow cost 4.2 cents per page for black pages and 2.5 cents per color per page. A four-color page would cost just 11.7 cents. Step up to the $40, 2400-page black and $23, 1200-page color cartridges, and you end up with costs of only 1.7 cents per page for black and just 7.4 cents for four-color pages. Brother's multicartridge packs will save you even more. Note that all the page yields are based on letter-size samples, not the full 11-by-17-inch ledger size, which will use about four times as much ink. The Brother MFC-J6710DW comes with an unusually long three-year warranty. Although we have our reservations about the MFP's construction and output quality, that guarantee, plus the long checklist of paper-handling features, make it worth considering for a small office's wide-format printing. Everything needed for ledger-size work is here (even cheap inks), helping to offset the dreary default print quality and flimsy-feeling trays. Prints, faxes, copies, and scans up to ledger size Cheap inks Poor color graphics in default mode on plain paper Paper trays feel flimsy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358935
__label__wiki	0.557995	0.557995	Phnom Penh Post - Forum calls for more protections for construction workers Forum calls for more protections for construction workers Martin de Bourmont and Yon Sineat \| Publication date 14 June 2017 \| 10:19 ICT Workers pour concrete at a high-rise construction site in the Kingdom’s capital. Pha Lina Martin de Bourmont and Yon Sineat Gathering an audience of around 100 union members in Kandal province’s Kandal Stung district on Sunday, a Building Woodworkers Trade Union of Cambodia (BWTUC) forum called for robust government enforcement of safety standards on building sites and a more concerted effort on the part of the Ministry of Labour to provide accident and health insurance to construction workers. “[The] Ministry of Labour should check if the companies pay [injury insurance] through the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) due to accidents, and health care insurance,” said BWTUC representative Sok Kin, arguing the government should not permit unlicensed construction companies to operate. “If the government can improve all these issues, the construction workers may get better care and lower risk in their work.'' Solidarity Centre programme officer Khun Tharo said that according to a March survey his organisation conducted of 1,000 construction workers at 50 construction sites across Phnom Penh, only 9 percent were registered with the NSSF. While construction workers make an average $7.50 a day – more than the minimum wage in the more visible and formalised garment sector – Tharo said the constant threat of injury on building sites presents a major threat to workers’ safety and financial security. “Workers face very high risk, such as falling down from the buildings ... electrocution, construction equipment falling down on them,” said BWTUC representative Sok Kin. Commenting on the BWTUC’s concerns, Moeun Tola of the labour rights group Central, said the high number of unlicensed sub-contractors employing construction workers presented a significant obstacle to ensuring proper safety standards on construction sites and participation in the NSSF. Speaking at a construction site near Phnom Penh’s Monivong Boulevard yesterday afternoon, construction worker To Toy, 32, explained that while he worked for an unlicensed subcontractor, his employer promised to pay for his health expenses. However, said Toy, the employer was a “friend” from his native Kampong Cham; none of his previous employers offered to pay for his medical expenses if he was injured on the job. Toy said he hoped to one day have injury insurance and health insurance, adding that irregular employment by subcontractors made these services inaccessible to him. The Ministry of Labour did not respond to requests for comment. Contact authors: Martin de Bourmont and Yon Sineat Construction of Takeo footwear factory halted Who’s Who: How Ann Sothida went from garment factory worker to director at a Fortune 500 firm Colossal skyscraper project still up in the air Japanese manufacturers are still finding room to grow Business Insider: Maintaining Phnom Penh's construction boom Planning mayhem leaves gaps in infrastructure Infrastructure is the key to Phnom Penh’s orderly expansion and long-term growth, but the government has not made its master plan available to developers, Lookout men stood out like a sore thumb Japanese firm unveils plans for World Trade Center A decade in the making: Work on Gold Tower 42 restarts in Phnom Penh	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358942
__label__wiki	0.765481	0.765481	Raise Your Voice: Eight Ways to Explore Storytelling and Poetry in Metro Phoenix SB 1070 Artwork Draws Criticism at Arizona Capitol Artist Annie Lopez Hates Cloudy Days Alexandria Conrad Alexandria Conrad \| October 1, 2013 \| 8:00am Best of Phoenix hit newsstands Sept. 26. In conjunction with this year's Vintage Phoenix theme, New Times is collaborating with R. Pela Contemporary Art to present "Hot Plate!" It's an exhibition of one-of-a-kind, Phoenix-inspired commemorative plates made by local artists. Leading up to the show's Oct. 4 opening, we're profiling each of the contributing artists and visiting their studios. Today: Annie Lopez. Artist Annie Lopez entered the art scene in 1982. She started out as a photographer, shooting in both color and black and white. However, as she grew as an artists, she began experimenting with alternative photographic processes. See also: Hot Plate! Best of Phoenix Commemorative Collaboration Opens Oct. 4 at R. Pela Gallery Lopez finally landed on a style she likes called cyanotype, a process of photographic printing that uses a chemical solution and the sunlight to produce a print with a cyan-blue tint. Because the process requires the sun, Lopez is frequently working outside. She says she hates when it is raining or cloudy. Lopez has produced her art this way for more than 25 years now. Recently, she started taking her cyanotype prints and sewing them into dresses. The artist finds inspiration in her daily experiences and from her family history. She says she is constantly writing down new artistic ideas throughout the day, whether she's still in bed, eating dinner, or driving in her car. Lopez says you can often find her researching at the library or manipulating her images at copy machines around town. What's your earliest memory of Phoenix? Two memories compete for space in my brain. The first is sitting in a hot car parked outside A. J. Bayless as my mother shopped for groceries. I assume five kids were too much to handle in the store and she did not want us home alone. Also, I remember whipped cream mounds covering chocolate chip pancakes at Uncle John's Pancake House on Grand and 16th Avenue. My father would take us there on Sunday mornings after 7:30 mass at St. Gregory's. What inspired your plate for this show? A family tragedy. As a kid, I asked my parents why there was no great aunt attached to my great uncle. The story they told was suited more for grown-ups. Even at 10 years old, I recognized that they had exaggerated facts, but it sparked an interest in genealogy. After years of research, I learned that it was just a terrible accident and three people died. Phoenix needs more: Politicians willing to devote resources to neighborhoods other than downtown. Phoenix needs less: Street construction closures and narrow-minded conservatives. What's on your plate this fall? Landfills, old people, and probate. Life Interferes. See Lopez's work when "Hot Plate!" opens October 4 at R. Pela Contemporary Art. Follow Jackalope Ranch on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Best of Phoenix Trending Arts & Culture Disgraced Comedian Louis C.K. Is Coming to Phoenix Introducing Our New Dating (Kind of) Column: It's OK to Not Be OK VHYES Is One Video You Won't Want to Tape Over Actor Jon Gries Reflects on a Flippin' Sweet 15 Years of...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358943
__label__wiki	0.698732	0.698732	The 33 Strategies of War By Robert Greene and Joost Elffers Category: Psychology \| Business \| Personal Growth Dec 14, 2007 \| ISBN 9780143112785 About The 33 Strategies of War Brilliant distillations of the strategies of war—and the subtle social game of everyday life—by the bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature Robert Greene’s groundbreaking guides, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and Mastery, espouse profound, timeless lessons from the events of history to help readers vanquish an enemy, ensnare an unsuspecting victim, or become the greatest in your field. In The 33 Strategies of War, Greene has crafted an important addition to this ruthless and unique series. Spanning world civilizations, synthesizing dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts and thousands of years of violent conflict, The 33 Strategies of War is the I-Ching of conflict, the contemporary companion to Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. Abundantly illustrated with examples from history, including the folly and genius of everyone from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher, Shaka the Zulu to Lord Nelson, Hannibal to Ulysses S. Grant, as well as movie moguls, Samurai swordsmen, and diplomats, each of the thirty-three chapters outlines a strategy that will help you win life’s wars. Learn the offensive strategies that require you to maintain the initiative and negotiate from a position of strength, or the defensive strategies designed to help you respond to dangerous situations and avoid unwinnable wars. The great warriors of battlefields and drawing rooms alike demonstrate prudence, agility, balance, and calm, and a keen understanding that the rational, resourceful, and intuitive always defeat the panicked, the uncreative, and the stupid. An indispensable book, The 33 Strategies of War provides all the psychological ammunition you need to overcome patterns of failure and forever gain the upper hand. Also by Robert Greene, Joost Elffers See all books by Robert Greene, Joost Elffers About Robert Greene Robert Greene has a degree in classical studies and is the author of several bestselling books, including The 48 Laws of Power,… More about Robert Greene About Joost Elffers Joost Elffers is the packaging genius behind Viking Studio’s Secret Language series, Play with Your Food, and How Are You… More about Joost Elffers Published by Penguin Books Dec 14, 2007 \| 512 Pages \| 6-1/2 x 9-1/8 \| ISBN 9780143112785 Dec 14, 2007 \| 496 Pages \| ISBN 9781101147344 People Who Read The 33 Strategies of War Also Read “The need-to-know strategies that can also be used for ‘winning the subtle social game of everyday life.'”—Business Insider “Greene’s specialty is analyzing the lives and philosophies of historical figures like Sun Tzu and Napoleon, and extracting from them tips on how to manipulate people and situations—a cutthroat worldview that has earned him a devoted following among a like-minded readership of rappers, drug dealers and corporate executives.”—The New York Times	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358948
__label__cc	0.731989	0.268011	+49 (0) 8024 46233-03 24/7 Poland tours & travel Uncover the remarkable stories written into the city walls of Poland that will lead you deeper into the country’s captivating past. You might know Poland for its war history but there’s no doubt you’ll soon be taken by the country’s medieval town squares, hilltop ruins and surrounding natural beauty. Stroll along the portside city of Gdansk where old docked ships now serve as floating maritime museums. Wander the street of Kazimierz in Krakow, an old Jewish Quarter lined with galleries, cafes and relics. Travel to the Tatra Mountains on the border of Slovakia to discover a world-class hiking trail dotted with waterfalls. And in the south-east, discover the village of Zalipi where each house is adorned with floral designs – inside and out – it’s a sight to behold. Poland travel highlights Wander along the river as you take in the WWII history and learn more about this fascinating port city. Explore Warsaw’s World Heritage-listed Old Town which was rebuilt after almost complete destruction of the city in WWII. Get a glimpse into the shocking reminders of WWII’s most notorious camp as you wander through many of the original brick buildings that still stand. Encounter a staggering amount of history: the medieval Old Town alone is home to about 6000 historic sites and over 2000 works of art. Sitting on the edge of the Vistula River, this striking Gothic-style building acted as a home for Poland's royal family centuries ago. Our Poland trips Central Europe Unveiled Discover the mystery, history, castles and cuisine of Central Europe on a tour from... Articles on Poland Dark tourism: is it ever okay? Poland holiday information Poland facts Capital city: Warsaw (population 1.75 million) Language: Polish Currency: Polish zloty (PLN) Time zone: (GMT+01:00) Sarajevo, Skopje, Warsaw, Zagreb Electricity: Type C (European 2-pin) Type E (French 2-pin) Dialling code: +48 Local culture of Poland Poles are united by a strong sense of community with a national identity that’s conservative in its values. The earliest development of Polish culture can be traced to West Slavic origins having influenced the modern-day Polish language. Between the 14th and 18th centuries Poland and its neighbour Lithuania were politically tied and ruled by one monarch. However, these ties are well and truly in the past with the two nations sharing conflict during WWI and WWII. Both Polish and Lithuanians are proud of their distinctive cultural differences. Religion holds a strong presence in most family households in Poland with almost 90 per cent identifying themselves as Roman Catholic. All Saints’ Day is one of Poland’s biggest national holidays, bringing together families to pay homage to their ancestors. This is a time when many people visit cemeteries and lay down candles and flowers as a sign of respect. Geography and environment- Located in Central Europe, Poland takes a portion of coastline along the Baltic Sea. The rest of the country borders Germany and the Czech Republic to the west; Slovakia to the south; Belarus and Ukraine to the east; and Lithuania and Russia to the northeast. As the ninth largest country in Europe, the landscape varies from dunes and lakes to lowlands and plains, dotted with rivers and valleys. The Carpathian Mountains mark the south-east part of the country, with the Tatra Mountains acting as a natural border between Poland and Slovakia. The Masurian Lake District, covering parts of the north-east, consists of more than 2,000 lakes. Shopping guide to Poland Poland might not be the first European country that comes to mind as a place to shop but Krakow, Warsaw and Gdansk hold markets and boutiques that will satisfy most travellers shopping needs. The most sought-after items are amber and silver, mainly classic styles of necklaces and handmade pieces by local artists. One of Poland’s biggest exports is the herbal infused Goldawsser vodka and a range of sweet liquors you can indulge on. Poland also holds a reputation as having the best quality hand-painted Christmas tree baubles in the world, which you can find atspecialty stores in Krakow or at the Christmas markets held across the cities from the end of November. Poland Festival calendar International Street Art Festival Head to the Bielany district of Warsaw in July to take part in one of Poland’s largest cultural events. Celebrations cover traditional artistic works in the fields of theatre, dance, music, circus and film. Crossroads Festival An open-air concert in Krakow’s Main Market Square. This is a massive festival bringing together Central and Eastern Europe’s best sounds – covering jazz, folk, rock, and classical – all rooted in each region’s traditional style. Wianki translates to ‘wreaths’ and this is exactly what this festival is centred around. Starting as a pagan tradition where young women make head wreaths using flowers and ivy. These would be cast into the river in the hope of bringing luck to find a partner. The tradition continues and is now coupled with a three-day event held in Krakow. Warsaw International Film Festival A major film festival held every October in Warsaw since 1985 that caters for both Polish and English speaking international audiences. Food and drink in Poland Polish cuisine has developed from a hearty staple of the nation’s palette to a few distinguishable flavours centred around the region’s specialties. The most notable being dill, marjoram, caraway seeds, wild mushrooms and sour cream. You’ll find flavoursome soups, tasty dumplings and heavenly pastries as the traditional signatures on the menus throughout Poland. Must try foods in Poland Pierogi ruskie Made of thinly rolled dough and traditional fillings of meat, sauerkraut or mushrooms. This is a scrumptious go-to Polish morsel you’ll be happy you’ve added to your plate. This type of open-faced sandwich is covered with grilled cheese, mushroom and ketchup (with many other toppings) and is a popular street food in Warsaw and Krakow. The national dish of Poland is filled with finely chopped pork, sauerkraut and shredded cabbage. Also known as Hunter’s Stew, the dish is a specialty that changes from household to household. These tasty treats are donuts with the added filling of custard or sweet jam. Paczki are particularly popular on ‘Fat Thursday’, the last Thursday prior to Ash Wednesday at the beginning of lent where approximately 100 million of them are consumed across the country. Push Not the River by James Conroyd Martin The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman The Beautiful Mrs Seidenman by Andrzej Szczypiorski No Greater Ally by Kenneth K. Koskodan The Diary of Mary Berg: Growing up in a Warsaw Ghetto by Mary Berg ‘Poland’ – by James A. Michener Poland travel FAQs Do I need a visa to travel to Poland? Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Check the Essential Trip Information section of the itinerary for more information. Is tipping customary in Poland? While not mandatory, a tip of around 10% is considered polite for good service in Polish restaurants and cafes. What is the internet access like in Poland? Wi-Fi is available at most accommodation providers and Wi-Fi hotspots are becoming easier to find in major cities, while rural areas will generally have less internet connectivity. Can I use my mobile/cell phone while in Poland? Roaming agreements exist with major mobile phone companies, check with your service provider for more information. What are the toilets like in Poland? Flushable toilets are the standard in Poland, although public toilets are quite scarce. Expect to pay a small fee when visiting public toilets and carry your own soap and paper as these aren't always provided. What will it cost for a…? A bottle of beer = 5-10 PLN Cup of coffee in a cafe = 10-15 PLN Simple lunch at a cafe = 15-25 PLN Dinner at a nice restaurant = 50-100 PLN Can I drink the water in Poland? Tap water is considered safe to drink in Poland unless marked otherwise. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water by refilling your own reusable water container. Are credit cards widely accepted in Poland? Major credit cards are widely accepted by stores and hotels in Poland. Smaller cafes and shops may not accept credit cards, so ensure you carry enough cash to cover small purchases. What is ATM access like in Poland? ATMs that accept international cards are common in Poland, so finding one won't be a problem in most towns and cities. Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling to Poland? Yes. All Peregrine passengers are required to purchase travel insurance prior to their trip. Your insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day. What public holidays are celebrated in Poland? 1 Jan: New Year’s Day 6 Jan: Epiphany 21 Apr: Easter Sunday 22 Apr: Easter Monday 1 May: Labour Day 3 May: Constitution Day 9 Jun: Whit Sunday 20 Jun: Corpus Christi 15 Aug: Assumption Day 1 Nov: All Saints’ Day 11 Nov: Independence Day 25 Dec: Christmas Day 26 Dec: Second Day of Christmas For a current list of public holidays in Poland go to: https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/europe/poland/public-holidays/ Is Poland a safe destination for LGBTQI-travellers? Discretion is advised for LGBTQI-travellers in Poland. Homosexuality is legal but not openly tolerated. Polish society is largely conservative and for the most part remains hostile towards the LGBT+ community. For more detailed and up-to-date advice, we recommend visiting Equaldex or Smartraveller before you travel. Call us 24/7 on +49 (0) 8024 46233-03 or send us your enquiry below	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358949
__label__wiki	0.836253	0.836253	Women in The Conflict Vol. 2 No. 3 , 1995 More than two months have passed since the deadline of the first of July 1995, which President Yasser Arafat and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres declared as the day the negotiations were to conclude over the redeploy¬ment of the Israeli forces in the West Bank. The elections, water, and other issues were also on the agenda for those negotiations. The main obstacle in the negotiations, the Jewish settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), reared its ugly head again when negotiators started talking about security arrangements in general, and in Hebron in particular. Both sides agreed to divide the area into three cate¬gories: A) the Palestinian cities from which the Israeli army will complete¬ly redeploy, and responsibility will be transferred to the Palestinian Police; B) the Palestinian villages and refugee camps where Israel will have the overriding security, while the Palestinian side will be responsible for inter¬nal security and public order; C) the Jewish settleme The Difficult Year Ahead ( ) By Ziad AbuZayyad Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Letters to the Editors ( ) Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Introduction: What is a Feminist Agenda? ( ) by Daphna Golan A Free Palestinian, A Free Woman ( ) The struggles and the expectations of Palestinian women. By Suheir Mahshi Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Women in Israeli Society: An Overview ( ) Fighting against inequality, women have been drawn into the peace movement. By Ghada Zughayar Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Palestinian Women: Catalysts for Change ( ) Palestinian women in the transition from liberation to statehood. By Galia Golan Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 From Denial to Equal Representation: Women’s Peace Groups and the Creation of New Feminist Activism in Israel ( ) Representation and the development of the women’s peace movement. By Hannah Safran Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Growing Pains: An Interview ( ) Women, culture and politics, post Oslo. By Suad Amiry Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Palestinian Women Political Prisoners: A Sociological Perspective ( ) Double standards, and the question of honor in a traditional society. By Huneida Ghanem Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 The Impact of the Arab-Israeli Conflict on the Family ( ) The peace process opens up possibilities for change in women’s social status. By Hanna Herzog Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Women’s Health in Palestine ( ) The need for a holistic approach demands more work at the community level. By Salwa Najjab Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Women in the Israeli Labor Force ( ) Discrimination is the only reason for the low wages for women’s work. By Esther Alexander Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Not the Mother of All Cities: a Feminist Perspective of Jerusalem ( ) Jerusalem has, for too long, been wrapped in male fantasies. By Galit Hasan-Rokem Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Honorary Ambassador: An Interview ( ) Women, dialogue, and Palestinian statehood. By Hanan Ashrawi Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 The Sounds of the Multitude ( ) Reflections of an unborn baby and her family. By Ilana Sugbeker-Massica Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 The New History and Sociology of Israel: A Challenge to the Old Version ( ) New views on Zionism, the 1948 war, and the Palestinian exodus. By Ilan Pappe Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 An Environmental Contract for Jerusalem: An Interview ( ) Israelis and Palestinians live in one ecosystem -one we’re not taking care of. By Elihu Richter Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 An End to the Era of Sacrifices ( ) How can Israelis and Palestinians avoid the vicious circle of victimization? By Alouph Hareven Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Generating Palestinian Employment in Industrial Zones ( ) A plan to tackle the grave unemployment in the West Bank and Gaza. By Simcha Bahiri and Samir Hazboun Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Journal Jottings Salwa Kanaana and Yael Lotan ( ) The Limitations of Dialogue ( ) Women and the Israeli Occupation: the Politics of Change Edited by Tamar Mayer; reviewed by Rolly Rosen. A Study in Disparity ( ) Gender and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: the Politics of Women’s Resistance By Simona Sharoni; reviewed by Leila Oabdoub. Culture, Literature and the Arts That is our Fate ( ) Excerpts from Memoirs of an Unrealistic Woman. By Sahar Khalifeh Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 Film and Conflict ( ) The Jerusalem Film Festival reviewed. By Nomi Sharron Vol. 2 No. 3 1995 The Tunis Declaration Extracts from the Second Mediterranean Women’s Forum ( ) Chronology of Events 1 April 1995 to 1 July 1995 ( ) Edited by Anat Cygielman	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358953
__label__cc	0.617871	0.382129	Cristina & Mila \|In Parent & Child Revisited \|By Katie Kendrick In 2011 Mila’s laugh was contagious, aged 9 yrs she was never scared to try new things or to involve others in her mini-social life. Her mother Cristina Villegas owner of Yoya & www.yoyanyc.com says “Nobody can really imagine how their kids will evolve over time, but mine surprise me daily and have become such wonderful young women” Original words… Mila 9yrs 2011 What do you want to be when you grow up? Well, I want to be movie director because my friends brother can film and he does special effects and that is how I got the idea. What makes you laugh? When my Dad tickles me or when my friend Yasmine makes funny faces. What makes you angry? When I can’t figure out a math problem. What makes me sad is when my friends don’t include me in games. Your favorite film? Avatar because the filming was done really well and the colors were bright and cool, it was really creative. Your favorite animal? A chinchilla because its soft and cute. A place that you would dream to visit? I really want to go to Hollywood and meet all the actors. Your favorite outfit? Well, I like to wear my skinny jeans with my cashmere top with a scarf and a jean vest for fall. For summer jean shorts and black top with a light scarf. What is the piece you like the most from your wardrobe? My jean vest because its casual and it goes with everything. The next item you’d like to get? I want to get a leather jacket from Phillip Lim, I have been dying for. It is by far the coolest piece of the season (according to my mom!!!) Parent & Chid interview revisited… Mila aged 16, 2018 What do you feel when you read what you wrote 7 years ago? When I looked back at my interview from almost 7 years ago, I was happy and amused to see that, for the most part, I’ve stayed true to my 9-year-old self. It was also super funny to see the answers I gave; I feel like I seemed very confident in what I wrote, which I love. Do you still live in the same town? Yes, I still live in NYC in the south street seaport. I love it there! Do you have new ideas about the type of profession you want to embrace, or the things you want to do as an adult? My opinions on what I would like to do as I get older have definitely changed, but I still want to pursue music and live a creative life. What are the books, films, events that made an impression on you lately? A film that I’ve recently seen that left a lasting impression on me was A Star is Born. I really loved this movie because it’s about a girl who is told she isn’t beautiful enough to pursue her music, and in the end (spoiler alert) she is discovered by a famous musician who is able to shed some light on her talent. I loved Lady Gaga as the main character and I feel like I can really relate to her. What is the most beautiful lesson you’ve learned from your experiences so far? Recently, I’ve been going through some big changes in my life. With the support of my family, especially my mama, I’ve learned to just let go. I know I’m at the age where whatever happens now probably won’t matter so much in a few years, so I should just move on (don’t sweat the small stuff, as she always says). What skills do you have that are special? A skill of mine that I think is pretty special is my voice! I love making music and expressing myself through singing and the songs I write. What do you think would make a change in the world? I believe that the United States, along with the rest of the world, should take more steps towards preserving our environment. I would like for the generations after me to experience our earth to the fullest, and with the way global warming is progressing, I’m afraid they won’t be able to do that. What are the main changes that happened in your life/profession in the last 7 years? A lot has changed! Family-wise, I married my amazing husband, Oliver, 5 years ago. We added a furry, lovable, and happy golden retriever, Oso, to our family. My daughters have grown up so much – my eldest is starting to look at colleges (eek!). As far as Yoya goes, we moved to a new location in the West Village about 4 years ago, we now carry sizes up to 12 years (rather than 4 years where we started), and I started a private label of Liberty print dresses to accompany all the amazing designers I buy for the shop. We’ve been expanding our website with every new season and seen some amazing responses from people not local to New York. What is the most precious message that you have you drawn from educating your child? Raising my kids has taught me a great deal, but the most valuable thing I’ve learned is to relax, laugh, and let go of the little things. You must focus on what is important and pick your battles or you’ll go crazy! What makes you happy about your family? My happiest moments are family dinners where we share stories, unplug from our phones, decompress, and talk about our days. Has your child evolved the way you thought he would? Nobody can really imagine how their kids will evolve over time, but mine surprise me daily and have become such wonderful young women. They give me more happiness than I could have ever dreamed, and they constantly impress me with their love and generosity. What is your recipe for happiness? Recipe for happiness: A pinch of patience, a cup of communication, and heaping helping of hugs and kisses daily (sorry – you asked!) Portion control (in many ways!) A quote from an author/ thinker/ artist that you particularly like? “Nothing is worth more than laughter. 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Her mother, photographer Michelle Marshall… New Screen Capture: Parent & Child interviews revisited. Playtime Paris exhibition 2019 Screen Capture exhibition: Parent and Child interviews revisited. January 26 - 28 2019 In a fast-paced ever-changing world it’s important to occasionally stop and reflect on things done, and… Parent & Child interview: Sabrina Palmisano & Hannah Gunzig – 7 years later In 2010 as part of our Parent and child interview we spoke to Hannah and her mother Sabrina from the store Boucle d'or in Brussels. Hannah was 8 years old and she wanted to be an actress and a… A Look At… Cristina Hoch Cristina Hoch A Look At... Cristina Hoch, twenty-something self-taught portrait photographer from Spain. Queenliness revisited "In the series "Existing in Costume", Chan-Hyo Bae has chosen the iconography of queenliness to express his feelings as an Asian immigrant. He dresses in period costumes and photographs himself as… Dolls revisited It was raining all day so the Corolle babies, Madame Mo and Qee had a long grooming session...This will sound very familiar to many parents I am sure! Mila Boujnah, 9 years old – New York, USA What stays with you after you meet Mila is her contagious laugh. She is generous with her friendship; she is not scared to try new things and to involve others in her mini-social life. She likes…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358954
__label__wiki	0.507326	0.507326	KBA North America has introduced its KBA Service Select program, a complete line of customized service products designed to maximize the productivity and profitability of a customer's KBA press. An array of programs are available. The company is also offering Service Select press upgrades. A new cylinder replacement program for M-600 web presses has been established by Goss International. Designed to help printers maintain the print quality and extend the competitive lifespan of their systems, the program includes pricing incentives and the opportunity to update the plate lock-up system on older presses. Several announcements have been made at xpedx. Steve Bowden has been named executive vice president of marketing and sales. He succeeds Tom Weisenbach, who retired last month after 35 years of service. In addition, a multi-year agreement has been made between UPM-Kymmene and xpedx. The agreement makes xpedx the exclusive merchant supplier of UPM coated freesheet sheetfed, coated freesheet web and other UPM coated papers to commercial printers in the United States and Canada. In other company news, an agreement has been made between EFI and xpedx, wherein xpedx is now a national reseller of EFI's PrintSmith MIS system, Digital Storefront Web-to-print platform, and other workflow and proofing technologies, to small- and mid-size printers across the United States. FASTechnology Group is now an authorized distributor of Kodak Versamark D-Series printing systems in the United States and Canada. Through the agreement, FASTechnology is now a distribution channel for the Versamark DS5120, DS5122, DS5222, DS5240, DS5340, DS5640 and DS5650. Two appointments have been made at Pitney Bowes. Patrick Brand has been named president of the company's U.S. Mailing business. Ramesh Lakshmi-Ratan is succeeding him as president of the Document Messaging Technologies (DMT) unit. Brand and Lakshmi-Ratan now report to Leslie Abi-Karam, executive vice president and president of mailstream solutions management.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358955
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__label__wiki	0.930568	0.930568	App teaches young children some basic computer coding ScratchJr allows users to tailor programming to themselves App teaches young children some basic computer coding ScratchJr allows users to tailor programming to themselves Check out this story on pnj.com: http://on.pnj.com/1x0tkpp Associated Press Published 8:36 p.m. CT Oct. 1, 2014 \| Updated 9:15 p.m. CT Oct. 1, 2014 From left, Aiden Crott, 7, Daniel Hernadez, 5, Talia Levitt, 7, and Charlotte Klingaman, 6, work with their ScratchJr programs on iPads at the Eliot-Pearson Children’s School in Medford, Mass.(Photo: Stephan Savoia / AP) CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Researchers in Massachusetts have created a basic computer coding app that they say is the first designed specifically for children as young as age 5. Kids who haven't yet learned to read can use the app to craft their own interactive stories and games. With ScratchJr, children can snap together graphical programming blocks to make characters and other elements in their project move, jump, talk and change size. Users can modify various elements in the paint editor, add their own voices and sounds, and even insert their own photos. "When many people think of computer programming, they think of something very sophisticated," said co-developer Mitchel Resnick of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "But we don't think it has to be that way." Marina Umaschi Bers, his co-developer from Tufts University, cites research that shows children start to form convictions by fourth grade about how good or bad they are in math, science and technology. "So most programs that introduce coding in fourth grade and up, it's great, but they are coming kind of late to the party," she said. The project was funded by a $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help children learn to think creatively and reason systematically. The free app already is being used in kindergarten classrooms at the Eliot-Pearson Children's School in Medford, Mass. "I learned to concentrate and use the imagination a lot," said Talia Levitt, 7. "You can do, like, almost anything on it." Her classmate, 7-year-old Aiden Crott, added, "I like making the background and then making the program and make the guy move around everywhere." ScratchJr was inspired by the popular Scratch programming language for older children. Developers say they redesigned the interface and programming language to make it appropriate for younger children. The app launched in July on the iPad platform, and developers are working on versions for the Web and Android devices. Read or Share this story: http://on.pnj.com/1x0tkpp Pensacola Title Company opens in temporary spot \| New Business Most 'leadership malpractice' is due to a lack of training Harbor Wellness ribbon cutting ceremony set for Jan. 16 Choosing values over revenue is tough but right Teachers are all around us. Here's how we can be better students. Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen adds Southern charm to OWA	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358962
__label__wiki	0.986272	0.986272	Malaysia and Bangladesh ink deal to recruit 1.5 million workers Staff writer ▼ \| February 19, 2016 Malaysia and Bangladesh signed an agreement to receive 1.5 million workers in stages over the next three years under the government-to-government (G2G) G2G Plus System. Asia G2G Plus System According to the Daily Star, Bangladesh Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam and Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot signed the MoU at Dhaka’s Expatriates' Welfare office at 10am (12pm Malaysian time). Bangladesh cabinet on February 8 approved the draft MoU despite a series of controversies after Malaysia last year announced that it would hire Bangladeshi workers through the private sector. Under the deal, levy for Bangladeshi workers is to be fixed at RM1,946 (Tk37,000). The deal has courted some controversies including the Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (Baira) signing a letter protesting the possible monopoly by a “syndicate led by a Malaysian company” in hiring Bangladeshi workers there. Earlier in San Francisco, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he will discuss the Government's decision to recruit 1.5 million Bangladeshis with his deputy Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. ■ Auto Trader Group appoints Jeni Mundy as director Manila to introduce environmentally-friendly electric tricycles Putin calls to create technological park in Kaliningrad Japan PM Shinzo Abe to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman U.S. imposes fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358963
__label__wiki	0.910399	0.910399	President Donald Trump will be in Florida twice before Tuesday's elections, where he’ll stump for Ron DeSantis in a hotly contested governor’s race and lay the groundwork for 2020. \| Evan Vucci/AP Photo Trump’s 2018 rallies hint at 2020 plan The events signal a reelection strategy aimed at running up the president’s rural votes to guard against losses in Democratic hubs. By CHRISTOPHER CADELAGO and GABBY ORR President Donald Trump’s choice of 2018 campaign stops offers a partial road map to his 2020 reelection push. Trump has hit key swing states he won in 2016, such as Florida and Wisconsin, while signaling the states that he hopes to flip in 2020, such as Nevada and Minnesota. Even in Pennsylvania, Ohio and North Carolina, where Trump can credibly claim to be campaigning for House candidates, he is also seizing on the ancillary benefits of stumping in states that will be vital to his reelection. His final push will bring him to at least 28 counties — all but 10 of which he won during the 2016 contest. The focus on deep-red regions of the map points to a reelection strategy aimed at running up the president’s rural votes to guard against losses in Democratic population-rich centers and places where his 2016 popularity may further diminish. “Their focus is what they can do to help as many Republicans up and down the ballot as they can,” said Mark Harris, a Republican strategist from Pittsburgh. “There is certainly a benefit for him to be in these states — but it’s not the main purpose of this.” Morning Score newsletter Your guide to the permanent campaign — weekday mornings, in your inbox. The 2018 rally map is not a perfect reflection of 2020, though. Trump has yet to hit Michigan in the final weeks ahead of the midterms, which some presidential advisers have been urging him to do. And the president’s aides insist the best reelection strategy is still to do well in 2018. His rally appearances are meant to prioritize keeping a GOP Senate majority — and perhaps even pick up a few seats — and trying to hold onto a handful of close House seats amid polling that shows the Republicans could lose their lower chamber majority. But even during a rare blue-state stop Saturday in Illinois, Trump didn’t venture north, dipping south through Murphysboro, where he could help boost Republicans in two House races. And he’s making numerous stops in 2020 battleground states. Trump has gone to Delaware County, Ohio, for a special House election; hit Lebanon, Ohio, for Rep. Steve Chabot; and plans to be in Cleveland on the eve of the midterms. Next week, Trump will twice be in Florida, where he’ll stump for Ron DeSantis in a hotly contested governor’s race and also lay the groundwork for the tough 2020 battle in the state. Having top allies in the state’s highest office, as well as in Georgia and Wisconsin, is viewed as a high priority inside the White House. The rallies, too, have a distinct 2020 vibe to them, with Trump aides handing out signs featuring the early campaign slogan “Keep America Great” and attendees wearing much more “Trump 2020” gear than paraphernalia for the local candidate. As one former White House official put it, “he's going to states that are going to be critical and important in 2020, and they also happen to house the most critical and important races that he needs to keep the House majority — 2018 is the focus, but 2020 is the obvious overlay here.” In several rallies in Minnesota, which Trump lost by just 1.5 percentage points, the president has stayed focused on the southern and northeastern regions, telegraphing to crowds there that he’s already competing for the state’s 10 electoral votes in 2020. Trump’s first visit of the 2018 general election was to Duluth, Minn., for GOP congressional candidate Pete Stauber, for whom he also cut his first robocall. “I hate to bring this up, but we came this close to winning the state of Minnesota,” Trump said in Duluth in June. “And in 2½ years, it’s going to be really, really easy, I think.” At an October rally in Rochester, Minn., Republican congressional candidate Jim Hagedorn welcomed the president by saying everyone in the room already “knows Minnesota loves President Trump.” “But I will tell you,” Hagedorn added, “in 2020, when he comes back here and takes this state, the whole world’s going to know Minnesota loves President Trump.” 'Moving day': White House staffers set to split for 2020 campaign By ALEX ISENSTADT The Minnesota midterms — where all of the state’s Democratically held constitutional offices and both Senate seats are up — may provide telling signs of whether the state is really up for grabs in 2020. If Democrats run the table, “Minnesotans will have rejected his visits and his policies,” said Mike Erlandson, a former chairman for the state’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. “But,” he allowed, “Trump is not conventional about anything he does. If Republicans win one of the statewide offices, I wouldn’t count out Trump thinking it’s still winnable.” Trump’s circle of close advisers points to the dozens of midterm races where they see the president, who is exceedingly popular with Republican voters, as a difference-maker. Nevada has a premier Senate contest between Republican Sen. Dean Heller and Democratic Rep. Jacky Rosen, plus a governor’s race and two competitive House races. There also are close House races in Pennsylvania, Minnesota and North Carolina. White House aides and outside presidential advisers contend Trump has done everything he can to lift Republicans in the midterms, insisting that he’s pushed them to send him out to more events. “The only thing he’s ever asked is, 'Why can’t you have me do more?'” a top Trump official said. While Trump’s midterm focus began months ago, the final campaign sprint of his 53-rally tour — spanning 23 states — is scheduled to include 30 post-Labor Day events. Nineteen rallies have been in tough Senate states and 11 have been for candidates in competitive House districts. Yet Trump’s overall presence on the trail is still viewed as a mixed bag. “The president has done a lot of good things that have energized the Republican base as far as his accomplishments, his focus on regulations, the Supreme Court,” said Rick Santorum, the former Pennsylvania senator and GOP presidential candidate. But Trump “also seems to breed controversy,” he added, “and, for a variety of different reasons, he does tend to turn off some voters, particularly in areas that we’ve got a lot of vulnerable House members in. I think they are running against a particularly stiff headwind out there with the president’s — for lack of a better term — character-type issues.” Trump smacks Ryan for questioning his birthright citizenship plan Wherever he goes, the Trump-centric nature of his rallies, which his reelection campaign plans and executes while collecting considerable data on the people who attend, demonstrate how far they are going to lay the groundwork for his reelection. “A lot of these rallies very clearly have 2020, and not 2018, in mind,” a second former White House official told POLITICO. In Pennsylvania, where the Senate and gubernatorial races are seen as close to lost causes, they noted that Trump “has spent a great deal of time there.” “Part of the thinking in the White House is states like Pennsylvania, Florida and Ohio are going to be keys to Trump’s reelection in 2020, so it makes sense to start now.” In particular, holding Pennsylvania is viewed as crucial to Trump’s reelection in 2020. The president feels personal loyalty to Rep. Lou Barletta, the long-shot Republican who backed him early in 2016 and is challenging Democratic Sen. Bob Casey. Trump’s recent stops in two Pennsylvania cities — Wilkes-Barre and Erie — were two of more than a half-dozen swings Trump has made through the state since taking office. It was the first state Trump visited on Air Force One. A former Trump campaign official noted Trump has also dispatched surrogates to Pennsylvania. Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, headlined the recent Pennsylvania state Republican fall dinner, while Vice President Mike Pence and Eric Trump have stumped for House candidates in northeastern Pennsylvania. These rallies have also fed Trump’s campaign team a trove of valuable information on supporters, in addition to serving as a fertile testing ground. The results fed an increasingly professional data operation just as the campaign is ramping up its resources. “How do you perfect your branding? You try it out on people,” the former official said. “So, every time the president drops a new line (e.g. ‘jobs not mobs’), he’s essentially polling a focus group for their reaction and pocketing that for 2020.” Ben Schreckinger contributed to this report. 2018 Senate Elections 2018 House Elections 2020 Presidential Candidates Jacky Rosen Wisconsin 2018 elections Nevada 2018 elections Florida 2018 elections Michigan 2018 elections Minnesota 2018 elections	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358965
__label__cc	0.536546	0.463454	Case Study Highlights How We Ensure Safe Hospital Discharges By Peter KorchnakAugust 16, 2018 One Comment Home » Programs » Case Study Highlights How We Ensure Safe Hospital Discharges The Center for Health Care Strategies, an organization which “advances innovations for healthcare delivery for low-income Americans,” earlier this month highlighted our C3 Community Assistance Program in the case study titled “Project Access NOW’s C3 Community Assistance Program: Ensuring Safe Discharge from the Hospital.” The case study is part of their and Nonprofit Finance Fund’s project Advancing Community-Based Organization and Health Care Partnerships to Address Social Determinants of Health, which explores models for cross-sector collaborations between community-based organizations and healthcare organizations. part of a series highlighting diverse partnerships between community-based organizations and health care organizations. We reprint the case study here with the Center’s permission in full, with minor formatting edits. Ensuring Safe Hospital Discharges: C3 Community Assistance Program at a Glance Summary: Connecting individuals in Portland, Oregon to needed paid community-based services along with social services to ensure safe hospital discharges from emergency and inpatient hospital settings. Partners: Project Access NOW, Kaiser Permanente, Providence Health and Services, FamilyCare, and Health Share (coordinated care organizations [CCOs]). Goals: Improve care transitions for uninsured and low-income individuals. Partnership Model: Referral services. Scope of Services: C3 Community Assistance Program connects patients to resources such as transportation, medication assistance, and temporary housing to mitigate challenges that might result in additional care or hospitalizations. Funding: Donations and payments from participating health system partners/CCOs. Impact: Since its inception, C3 Community Assistance Program has served more than 17,000 clients and filled more than 26,000 requests; 740 hospital days were avoided through C3 Community Assistance Program services. Addressing social needs, particularly among vulnerable populations, is critical to improving outcomes and ensuring health equity. In Portland, Oregon, Project Access NOW, a local community-based organization (CBO), is improving the health and well-being of uninsured and low-income individuals by connecting them with health care, non-medical services, and other community resources. The C3 Community Assistance Program, a Project Access NOW service supported by six area hospital systems and two coordinated care organizations (CCOs), helps individuals successfully transition from the emergency department and inpatient hospital stays back to their homes by addressing social determinant needs that impact health and recovery. The end goal is simple: to keep people healthy and avoid unnecessary readmissions. Project Access NOW connects vulnerable residents in the metro Portland area to needed health care and social services by building on the strengths of local health care systems and community-based organizations. Since 2008, Project Access NOW has partnered with local health systems, hospitals, and CCOs to: provide uninsured low-income community members with primary and specialty care; pay health insurance premiums for people who qualify for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, but cannot afford their premiums; and connect low-income people being discharged from the hospital to non-medical resources to help them get home safely and ensure access to follow-up care via the program known as C3 Community Assistance Program. In addition, Project Access NOW’s Pharmacy Bridge Program offers prescriptions at no cost or with low-copays. This case study describes Project Access NOW’s C3 Community Assistance Program, which partners with hospitals and CCOs to facilitate safe transitions from inpatient hospitalizations and emergency department visits to home settings. C3 Community Assistance Program: Replicable Approach for Ensuring Safe Hospital Discharges C3 Community Assistance Program offers a potentially replicable approach for other communities seeking to streamline access to post-discharge community-based services. C3 Community Assistance Program supports frontline hospital staff, including discharge planners, social workers, and care managers, to connect low-income patients to resources, such as transportation (bus fares, taxi cabs, and ambulances), medication assistance, and temporary housing (hotels, rental assistance, respite care). The program is focused on ensuring safe hospital discharges and mitigating challenges that might result in additional care or hospitalizations. Project Access NOW works with over 100 vendors to provide patients with vouchers as they are discharged from the hospital that are reimbursed by Project Access NOW using donated hospital funds. Since its inception in 2014, C3 Community Assistance Program has served more than 17,000 clients, and filled more than 26,000 requests. And, while it is difficult to prove a linkage between the provision of non-medical services and avoided re-hospitalizations, anecdotal evidence suggests that the program is cost effective. According to Project Access NOW’s analysis, C3 Community Assistance Program costs are roughly $638,000 per year, while the program helps to avoid nearly 740 inpatient days annually, saving an estimated $2.78 million. History of Partnerships with Hospitals Project Access NOW’s partnership with hospitals started when Providence Health and Services, the local health care system, recognized that patients leaving the hospital often faced many non-medical barriers, such as unstable housing or inability to fill prescriptions. These barriers compromised their recovery and impeded follow-up care regimens. Although hospital staff worked to refer patients to suitable social services, the approach to referrals was inconsistent and not systematized and staff were faced with considerable administrative challenges. Moreover, hospital staff often felt challenged to connect patients with appropriate resources since they lacked familiarity with the full range of community service vendors available. Partnering with Project Access NOW has allowed Providence to deliver non-medical services in a more efficient, tailored, and comprehensive manner. Project Access NOW, which serves as a single point of service, was seen as an ideal partner due to its extensive community ties and existing online referral and tracking system. While Project Access NOW had been working with community-based partners for over a decade, their partnerships with hospitals via the C3 Community Assistance Program introduced new relationships, expanding referrals in areas deemed high priorities by hospitals and connecting high-need patients with programs and services aimed at reducing lengthy hospitalizations and readmissions. Project Access NOW has since partnered with Kaiser Permanente, and more recently FamilyCare[1] and Health Share CCOs, to help administer the health-related services component of Oregon’s Medicaid program.[2] Project Access NOW expects other CCOs and health systems to participate in the C3 Community Assistance Program by the end of 2018. Through C3 Community Assistance Program, hospitals and CCOs have access to a secure, electronic referral system, which serves as a screening and monitoring tool, and allows frontline hospital staff to connect eligible patients with vouchers for an array of services and programs to meet their needs. C3 Community Assistance Program provides training and support, and facilitates vendor agreements and payments. The data platform allows health care partners to monitor social service utilization and related costs, as well as evaluate associated patient outcomes. C3 Community Assistance Program enables hospitals to assist with their patient’s social determinant needs, such as housing or food insecurity, while remaining in compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rules around gifting.[3] Hospital staff can rely on C3 Community Assistance Program’s extensive network to connect patients with necessary community services and supports and stay focused on the provision of health care services. As an independent, non-profit entity, Project Access NOW has a board of directors that provides input on all of its programs, including the C3 Community Assistance Program. The C3 Community Assistance Program program itself utilizes eligibility policies, a scope, and processes to help navigate unusual requests and/or denial appeals. Each health system employs a program coordinator to coordinate with Project Access NOW’s deputy director and program manager. Partnering health systems have a letter of agreement and/or a Business Associate Agreements with Project Access NOW to administer the C3 Community Assistance Program. Project Access NOW has a formal contract and Business Associate Agreement with Health Share, which pays for C3 Community Assistance Program services from their global budget. During the discharge process, care managers at partnering hospitals and CCOs identify needs that could potentially jeopardize the transition and recovery process. Patients with identified needs are screened for eligibility for C3 Community Assistance Program by using an online tool known as CLARA (Community Linked Assistance Referrals Assessment). C3 Community Assistance Program staff train hospital and Health Share users on program eligibility criteria, and how to access and use CLARA. Screening assesses insurance coverage status, income level, and access to community or family support. During the screening process, care managers often identify one issue, such as lack of reliable transportation, and in so doing, uncover other needs, such as short-term and stable housing needs. Based on the screening results, social service requests are entered into CLARA and are either accepted immediately, or reviewed by Project Access NOW staff if service requests are more extensive. For example, the Recuperative Care Program offered by Central City Concern, which provides temporary housing post discharge for patients without stable housing, requires prior approval from Project Access NOW before vouchers are issued. When service requests are accepted, eligible patients receive a printed voucher in the hospital for immediate use with participating vendors. Project Access NOW phased hospitals into the program in order to keep pace with referral requests and address workflow challenges. During initial implementation, one Project Access NOW staff member handled all C3 Community Assistance Program requests, after which Project Access NOW hired additional staff, including a program manager and two support staff who answer phones, process referral requests, connect clients to the Pharmacy Bridge Program, and provide additional referral coverage when volume is heavy. Integrating C3 Community Assistance Program into FamilyCare and Health Share CCOs have highlighted challenges that are unique to managed care plans. For example, Health Share faced initial challenges related to having supplies like bus tickets, phones, and shelter vouchers on hand to provide to members as needs arise. Unlike hospital-based referrals, where frontline hospital staff interact directly with clients, CCO members often receive referrals telephonically, therefore getting vouchers to members can be challenging. In these situations, services are arranged via telephone and sometimes payment is made via a credit card instead of a voucher. Where possible, vouchers are faxed directly to the service provider, bypassing the need for the patient to have the voucher in hand. Information/Data Sharing In 2009, Project Access NOW collaborated with software company VistaLogic to develop CLARA to help support its Classic Program that coordinates health care services for low-income uninsured individuals. Project Access NOW modified the functionality and user portal of CLARA to better serve C3 Community Assistance Program’s needs. Service requests from hospital and CCO care managers are entered directly into CLARA, and the data platform allows hospital and CCO staff to screen for eligibility and print vouchers in real-time. CLARA supports customized patient screening, data collection and reporting, and also enables information sharing among partnering organizations to support coordinated and appropriate care delivery. Several other entities, such as the Seattle-based Project Access Northwest and the Columbia River Gorge CCO in Oregon, have also adopted CLARA to support their social service referral programs. The data in CLARA enable health systems to track utilization and monitor user activity. They also allow Project Access NOW and health care partners to identify areas of need and community challenges. The data platform is customizable, and some health care partners have added measures, e.g., readmission, to evaluate the program’s efficacy. Kaiser Permanente has its staff submit data to CLARA on estimated avoided admissions, avoided readmissions, and avoided days from an inpatient stay as a result of the C3 Community Assistance Program. The C3 Community Assistance Program faced some initial reporting hurdles. Several early social service requests were for types of services that were not pre-configured in CLARA resulting in uncategorized requests and difficulties determining accurate utilization. Over time, frequent request types have been identified and additional social service categories added to CLARA. These system fixes have allowed the C3 Community Assistance Program to more accurately reflect the nature of the services provided, and enable the participating health systems to better understand client needs and services rendered. Financing and Sustainability To support the C3 Community Assistance Program, Project Access NOW charges health system partners an administrative fee to cover staffing, training, operations, and overhead costs, and a per transaction fee to cover CLARA costs. Both the administrative fee and transaction fees are renegotiated yearly. Typically, health systems and the CCOs provide upfront or quarterly payments for Project Access NOW to pay the monthly costs of services, and Project Access NOW invoices against that upfront funding. The transaction fee is tailored and based on the level of effort required by Project Access NOW to address specific requests. Issuing a bus ticket voucher, for example, requires less staff time than arranging for rent subsidies. Project Access NOW tracks staff time to determine how much each transaction or request costs and negotiates accordingly with partners. As the program has grown, along with Project Access NOW’s operating costs, the administrative fee has increased to reflect increased utilization. All costs are covered by health care partners under the current funding model. C3 Community Assistance Program’s costs account for roughly 30 percent of Project Access NOW’s overall annual budget of about $6.9 million. THe C3 Community Assistance Program establishes rates for individual services with vendors and formalizes them with letters of agreement. Some rates are predetermined, such as cab fares, which are preset by the city. Other rates, including hotel room costs, are negotiated between Project Access NOW and the vendor. Some services, such as the Respite Care Program, are delivered over days or months, and reimbursement is based on the level of intensity and duration of interaction with the patient. Vendors invoice Project Access NOW for services based on the number of vouchers redeemed and the intensity of each service. CLARA, a care coordination platform, supports customized patient screening, data collection and reporting, and also enables information sharing among partnering organizations to support coordinated and appropriate care delivery. The health systems pay the administrative and transaction fees in a variety of ways. Providence Health and Services makes a quarterly unrestricted donation to Project Access NOW according to their agreement. These donations are largely earmarked as community benefit funds, and Providence does not monitor use of funds at the patient level. Project Access NOW uses these funds solely for the C3 Community Assistance Program and related expenditures. Each quarter, Project Access NOW reports program expenditures and remaining balances to Providence. Kaiser Permanente, on the other hand, uses operational funds to support the C3 Community Assistance Program based on services rendered. Kaiser Permanente pays the administrative fee on a monthly basis along with a per transaction fee. Health Share pays an administrative and a per transaction fee, but instead provides Project Access NOW with upfront funding, which Project Access NOW invoices on a retroactive basis per actual services provided. Estimating an appropriate level of ‘pre-funding’ to get from the CCOs in order to pay CCO expenses on their behalf can create cash flow challenges as expenses can vary dramatically month to month. However, Project Access NOW is able to negotiate with CCOs, which have increased their upfront funding as program use has grown. Participating health systems have noted that covering Project Access NOW’s administrative costs is more cost effective and streamlined than internally coordinating relationships with a range of vendors. Cost avoidance through avoided hospital stays and timely discharge allows participating systems to make the case for sustainability of the Project Access NOW partnership to their leadership. While CLARA provides hospital systems and CCOs the ability to monitor service utilization and successful referrals, it has been difficult to accurately measure how many hospital days have been avoided through the delivery of non-medical services. This is partly because of the complexity of conducting evaluations with a formal comparison group, since this means denying needed services to control group members. It is also difficult attributing how different services may have contributed to avoided hospital days, given the variety of variables at play. Despite these caveats, program leadership believe that the program is cost effective. Kaiser Permanente hospital staff noted anecdotally that the program needs a very few number of days avoided in the hospital to make it cost-effective. Project Access NOW estimates that in 2017, 294 clients were able to avoid at least 736 days in the hospital by utilizing C3 Community Assistance Program services. Providence’s Center for Outcome Research and Education is currently conducting an evaluation on the effectiveness of meal delivery as a means to reducing readmissions and repeat visits to emergency departments by clients of the C3 Community Assistance Program. Informants offered several lessons gained through the C3 Community Assistance Program and partnership between Project Access NOW and health care systems. 1. Reduced Administrative Burden for Health Care Partners Partnering hospitals and CCOs see Project Access NOW’s C3 Community Assistance Program as an effective pathway to ensure a safe discharge. The program serves as a single point of contact for health care partners and links their uninsured and low-income patients to a full range of nonmedical services. This relieves hospital staff of the administrative burden of coordinating with multiple vendors, and the pressure often faced when trying to connect complex patients to reliable and much-needed social services. 2. Maximizing Vendor Relationships Hospital staff can rely on Project Access NOW’s deep community ties and extensive relationships with social service providers to connect clients with an appropriate referral. Furthermore, Project Access NOW is not bound by the same federal rules related to gifting non-medical services applied in the hospital settings, giving them more flexibility to be responsive to a range of patients’ needs. 3. Automated Request System CLARA is the main mechanism of interaction for health systems with the C3 Community Assistance Program. The secure, web-based platform allows frontline hospital staff and Health Share to submit requests 24 hours a day, seven days a week and, as appropriate, print a voucher for immediate use on-site. The ability to submit requests any time, day or night, is a boon to health systems. CLARA also allows health care providers to track patient utilization and associated costs, and provides information to monitor community need. 4. Trusted Partnership with Vendors Project Access NOW contracts with over 100 vendors in the metro Portland area. Project Access NOW had to develop trust with these vendors who had experienced challenges with payment from hospitals, and were initially skeptical that Project Access NOW would reliably reimburse for services. Project Access NOW, however, was committed to strengthening these relationships, ensuring appropriate and timely payment, and covering any incidental costs caused by patients (e.g., damage by clients to hotels). This reliability with social service providers has ensured commitment from vendors to provide services to clients during vulnerable transition periods. Moreover, these successful and enduring relationships have helped demonstrate the value of the C3 Community Assistance Program to health care partners. 5. Estimating Costs Estimating program costs at the outset was difficult. It took some time to capture accurate program and resource utilization, as well as Project Access NOW’s time to administer referrals and follow up. This required flexibility and patience on the part of health care partners and community vendors, and some renegotiation of the administrative fee that Project Access NOW charged health care partners. 6. Financial Sustainability While health care partners are generally supportive of the program, hospital priorities can change, affecting funding decisions, which creates some uncertainty for the sustainability of Project Access NOW’s programs. Moreover, Project Access NOW has to renegotiate different contracts with each health care partner on an annual basis, creating some capacity burden for the organization. Ease of access to request and utilization data in CLARA allows some health systems, such as Kaiser Permanente, to collect data on patient utilization and related costs. While health care partners are committed to evaluating the effectiveness of social service programs, including those funded with community benefit dollars, evaluating whether the provision of social services actually results in avoided use of unnecessary care and hospitalizations remains challenging. This is due in part to the complexity of conducting rigorous randomized trials and withholding services from a comparison group as well as the many factors at play in determining the number of avoided hospital days. That said, demonstrating avoided hospitalizations and associated costs will help Project Access NOW ensure continued hospital systems and plan support and guarantee C3 Community Assistance Program’s sustainability. By the end of 2018, Project Access NOW anticipates that additional CCOs will be participating in the C3 Community Assistance Program. The program is also in early discussions with a third health care system. Project Access NOW is open to offering new services, such as health navigation, working with new vendors (i.e., taxi, hotel, and ambulance providers), and expanding their service area, although funders are needed to pay for them. The eventual aspiration is for the C3 Community Assistance Program to serve as a ‘portal’ for community health workers to connect their clients to needed services more directly. More broadly, Project Access NOW is also working with health care and community partners to develop a regional network to align payers and providers to create long-term solutions to address the full range of clients’ social needs. The Regional Community Health Network (RCHN), currently in a pilot phase, consists of local community-based organizations, an RCHN navigator employed by each organization, Project Access NOW, and other community partners. RCHN navigators use the C3 Community Assistance Program/CLARA portal to connect clients directly to services, and facilitate care coordination within their organizations and across all partners within the network. Currently, Kaiser Permanente, Oregon Health & Science University, and Providence Health and Services are referring Medicaid patients who have new diagnoses of or uncontrolled diabetes, and two or more social determinant needs, to Project Access NOW and the RCHN network, to facilitate linkages to appropriate community-based services to address identified needs. Authors and Acknowledgments Anna Spencer, MPH and Sana Hashim, MPH, CPH, CHES, Center for Health Care Strategies Thank you to the following individuals for their time and input in contributing to this case study: Project Access NOW: Janet Hamilton; Kaiser Permanente: Shannon Barksdale and Peter Johnson; Providence Health and Services: Pam Mariea-Nason and Shelly Yoder; Central City Concern: Jordan Wilhelms; Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services: Bethany Chamberlin. [1] As of January 31, 2018, FamilyCare CCO no longer serves members of the Oregon Health Plan, and thus is not utilizing Project Access NOW to administer flexible, health-related services. [2] Health-related services are non-covered services that are offered as a supplement to covered benefits under Oregon’s State Plan to improve care delivery and overall member and community health and well-being. [3] Office of the Inspector General. Special Advisory Bulletin: Offering Gifts and other Special Inducements to Beneficiaries, August 2002. hospital dischargeprogram description Kelly Melnick says: I’m very impressed of all the incredible work and caring that goes into the community . Thank you Project Access for your outstanding work.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358966
__label__cc	0.65963	0.34037	Home England London (Central) N16 The Railway Tavern Ale House Updates Pub reviews (14) The Railway Tavern Ale House, N16 2 St Jude Street N16 8JT 2nd Oct 2017, 21:04 Review submitted by Quinno _more A corner pub not actually that close to the station. Smaller inside than the exterior suggests, it's an opened-out room, the end of which tapers in line with the building's footprint. Inevitable shabby chic inside with half a dozen spots of missing mortar, chipped mint green paint, white overpainted embossed wallpaper and over-loud ‘eclectic’ music - yeah, great. There's a fair amount of railway memorabilia and a load of old suitcases above the bar gathering dust, though a companion noted that many of the seat covers are covered in Undergraduate moquette which is an original touch. Cold and damp inside, as staff insisted on having the door wedged open on a grey and rainy day (I closed it anyway when they weren’t looking). The main draw was the pub’s GBG status and we found six pumps with four ales on - Adnams Mosaic, Dark Star Partridge, ELB Nightwatchman and Four Points Railway Porter, plus Lilleys Wild Summer cider. Kernel and Five Points also noted on keg. My pint of Porter was in good shape as and a subsequent pint of the Mosaic was even better. My round of two pints and a bottle of Fentimans clocked in at under a tenner which was a pleasant surprise as well. There’s some basics to improve here but the beer was good and that’s half the battle. I’d be tempted to pop back. Picture submitted by Quinno _ approvedmore Picture submitted by Quinno _more Picture submitted by Just a quick pint, then I'm off approvedmore Picture submitted by Just a quick pint, then I'm offmore 15th Apr 2017, 16:15 Review submitted by Just a quick pint, then I'm offmore Unlike most self-proclaimed alehouses, this one has a relatively light, non-rustic interior with comfortable furniture and a variety of interesting decorative features. Decent selection of real ales from the six handpumps, including an excellent Maggs' Magnificent Mild from West Berkshire (£3.60). A fine place to end a perambulation from Clapton via Homerton and Hackney. Review submitted by Rex Rattusmore I too rather liked this pub, although it was rather busy on the the Saturday evening when I and my pair of tail end charlies companions finally made it to this pub on the recent PuG crawl. But we found a table tucked away in a small room, or drinking area, at the back on the left. There was a fireplace in this area, but with lit candles in place of a fire. Furnishings were traditional tables and chairs, and I spotted some board games for punters' use. I don't think I've ever seen anyone use a board game in a pub, but maybe I visit the wrong pubs at the wrong time. I counted five real ales, plus a cider, on handpump. For some reason I forgot to note the name of the beer I had, but I do recall that it was in excellent nick. I liked this pub, and would be very happy to visit again. Review submitted by Steve of N21 amended by Steve of N21 Review submitted by Steve of N21 1st Apr 2017, 14:09 Review submitted by Real Ale Raymore A comfortable and interesting pub with it's various artefacts and a varied choice of ales across six handpumps. I hadn't drank a mild beer for a while, so it was interesting to try the West Berkshire Maggs Mild, after getting some good feedback from other members of the Pubs Galore crawl. I am glad I did, as it was a superb mild and would easy pass the three pint test. Review submitted by Tris Cmore In 2011 this pub reverted back (almost) to its original name having spent time as Old Henry's Free House. Situated in an increasingly gentrified area, this is a Victorian backstreet building which still displays some of its original Charrington's leaded lights. Clients are mixed, being hipsters, locals and a spirited more middle-aged bunch who turned up en masse. As described below, my half of Five Points Railway Porter was fine. I can't recall the price, but it seemed reasonable. This is worth seeking out if in the area, but isn't really a destination venue. Review submitted by Bucking Fastard amended by Bucking Fastard	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358970
__label__wiki	0.797596	0.797596	Puerto Rico Report View pages: Home News Archives Congressional Democrats Reject Fiscal Plan Democrat leaders on Puerto Rico issues in the U.S. House of Representatives late yesterday rejected the fiscal plan for the Government of Puerto Rico adopted by the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) Financial Oversight and Management Board. Representatives Nydia Velazquez and Jose Serrano of New York echoed Board Member Ana Matosantos in observing that the plan “would ask the people of Puerto Rico to sacrifice” too much “without having a real certainty that there will be growth.” They added, however, “In addition, there are no guarantees that these funds do not eventually flow to the bondholders.” They also channeled a point made by Governor Ricardo Rossello Nevares’ representative on the PROMESA Board, Christian Sobrino that, “This plan only will aggravate even more the rapid migration of the residents of Puerto Rico” to the States. The lead Democrat on the House committee that handles territory matters, Raul Grijalva (AZ), made similar statements. Grijalva, Velazquez, and Serrano were critical in obtaining the votes in the House that passed PROMESA in 2016. A spokesperson for the Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, Rob Bishop, a principal author of PROMESA, only said that the Utah Republican would “review the fiscal plans” and will determine “the best steps to take.” Earlier, however, the Committee staff member said that the Board should “sue and really challenge to see how far they can push PROMESA’s powers” if leaders of the elected portion of Puerto Rico’s government refuse to implement the plan measures to which they object. Gov. Rossello (New Progressive Party/NPP) reiterated that his administration – and the Legislative Assembly – would not comply with those measures. He emphasized his argument that the Board could set the fiscal parameters for elected officials but not dictate details within the parameters or policies for the territory that could only have an indirect effect on the economy and, ultimately, government revenues. Puerto Rico Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz (/NPP) spoke for all leaders who have spoken out in saying that, “If the board believes that it has the power to approve laws over and above the elected government . . . we’ll see how they implement the policy.” Board Chairman Jose Carrion had one answer late last night: “I do not want anyone to be imprisoned,” but “We are going to defend the plan . . . until the ultimate consequences.” The vice-speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives earlier had said that he and other legislators would even refuse to follow a court order regarding measures they oppose that require changes in law. Board Executive Director Natalie Jaresko had another answer, “We would have to sit down with the economists to determine what to do to return to growth” if elected officials refuse to follow aspects of the plan. 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__label__wiki	0.800945	0.800945	News Oct 15, 2009 New chicken feed mill for Madison County Standing 17 stories tall, the new Columbia Farms chicken feed mill is the tallest building in Madison County, reports Online Athens. The $23 mln plant, which opened this month, will produce 8,000 t of feed for Northeast Georgia chicken farmers in the Columbia Farms fold, said complex manager Barry Cronic. "The feed goes directly from here to our poultry farms," Cronic said. "Our long-term goal is to fill this place up with our own needs, and this place could do 10,000 t of feed a week. So, we've got some room to grow." Madison County officials hope farmers who supplied Pilgrim's Pride - which closed an Athens processing plant Friday - might strike a deal with Columbia Farms. "(The closing) affects our growers mostly," White said. "We're hoping that Columbia Farms will pick some of them up." Columbia Farms, a division of the North Carolina-based House of Raeford, is moving its feed operations to Madison County from Lavonia. But the new location on Georgia Highway 72 just east of Comer made perfect sense for the feed mill, says Ken Qualls, vice president of finance, especially because of its direct access to the passing railway. "Our feed mill was getting old and needed a lot of work, and we needed better access to the rail lines," he said. "That's one key thing for a feed mill because most of your corn and soybeans come on railroad lines." Source: Online Athens Natalie Berkhout number of farms Pilgrims Pride Poultry companies dealing with Hurricane Florence Poultry companies have urged producers to baton down the hatches in the wake of the likely effects of Hurricane... On Sep 17, 2018 In Home Meta-analysis: Can PHFWD harm poultry development? Delayed access to food and water after hatching causes weight loss in chicks during holding, mainly due to... On Jun 17, 2019 In Nutrition Dutch retailer Jumbo commits to further sustainable measures Dutch retailer Jumbo is introducing a range of new sustainability measures in its poultry operations as part of... On Jun 15, 2018 In Health	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358974
__label__cc	0.734754	0.265246	News / Business Business ties with Iran don't harm other countries' interests: China Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, as they pose for a photograph in Tehran, Iran, January 23, 2016. (Photo by AP) China, Iran’s top oil customer, says commercial cooperation between the two sides does not harm other countries' interests and thus should be protected from unilateral US sanctions. China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement released on Friday that Beijing's business ties with Tehran are "reasonable" and do not breach UN resolutions. “For a long time, China and Iran have had open, transparent and normal commercial cooperation in the fields of business, trade and energy, which is reasonable, fair and lawful,” the statement read. The cooperation, it added, "does not violate United Nations Security Council resolutions or China’s promised international obligations, nor does it harm the interests of any other country, and should be respected and protected." The Chinese Foreign Ministry also expressed its opposition to unilateral US sanctions and “long-armed jurisdiction," saying that bans and threats would not settle the Iran issue. “Only dialogue and negotiations are the true path to resolving the issue,” it pointed out. China buys some $15 billion worth of crude oil from Iran a year, almost 650,000 barrels a day. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order, re-imposing a first round of sanctions on Iran, which had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The second phase of US sanctions will come into effect in November targeting Iran’s oil industry, among others. PressTV-Trump reimposes sanctions against Iran US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reimposing many sanctions on Iran to levy "maximum economic pressure" on the Islamic Republic. The move came three months after Washington’s withdrawal from the JCPOA despite objections from other parties to the accord – France, Britain, Germany, Russia and China – and the international community. In a tweet, Trump warned that the countries doing business with Iran will “NOT be doing business with the United States". However, the remaining parties to the JCPOA slammed the US sanctions and vowed to preserve the agreement. The Russian Foreign Ministry said it was "deeply disappointed" by the US measures, vowing to do "everything necessary" to save the nuclear deal and protect its shared economic interests with Tehran. Furthermore, EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, and foreign ministers of Britain, Germany and France issued a statement stressing that they deeply regretted the new anti-Iran bans. They also announced an update of the Blocking Statute to protect EU companies doing business with Iran from the impact of US sanctions. Iran China sanctions Mideast stocks plunge amid Iran’s retaliation vows Apple, Google profit from Africa child labor OPEC agrees oil output cuts after much ‘brain squeezing’ ‘US can’t pressure China to follow its policy on Iran’ China rejects US demand to cut Iranian oil imports US sanctions to help China buy more Iran oil: WSJ Germany, China committed to Iran nuclear deal Iran, China discuss JCPOA, all-out ties on SCO sidelines	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358977
__label__wiki	0.858891	0.858891	News / Syria Israel closes field hospital for terrorists as Syrian army gains ground in Golan The file photo shows a view of the Mazor Ladach field clinic in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Israel has shut down a field hospital specialized in treating anti-Damascus terrorists as Syrian government forces continue to liberate more areas in the Golan Heights. In a statement released on Friday, the Israeli military said it had started evacuating the Mazor Ladach clinic, which has been set up in August 2017 to provide medical care to terrorists fleeing into Israel. The statement added that some 6,800 terrorists had been treated in the clinic. It also said that the hospital had been set up in cooperation with an American humanitarian organization to respond "the lack of proper medical options in Syria". Israel, the statement said, holds the Syrian government responsible for "all that transpires in Syrian territory” while maintaining a policy of non-intervention, adding that Tel Aviv was “following events in the area [Golan Heights] and is prepared for any eventuality." Over the past few years, Israel is believed to have been providing weapons to anti-Damascus terrorists. It has also attacked military targets in Syria in what is considered as an attempt to prop up terrorist groups that have recently been suffering heavy defeats against Syrian government forces. In 2013, Israel launched the so-called Operation Good Neighbor to provide basic medical treatment to the wounded anti-Damascus Takfiri terrorists in its own medical facilities. However, latest reports say the Israeli army has begun to scale back the operation as Syria deals more blows to terror outfits on the battlefield near the occupied territories in Golan. Syrian soldiers and civilians celebrate the return of government authority to the town of Quneitra adjacent to Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on July 27, 2018. (Photo by AP) Israel has recently beefed up its military presence on the occupied side of Syria’s Golan Heights, deploying more military equipment and forces to the region. It has also increased its aerial assaults against the Syrian army. Late last month, Israel evacuated hundreds of White Helmets volunteers and their family members to Jordan for resettlement in the UK, Canada and Germany. The group faces accusations of cooperating with Takfiri terrorists and staging false flag gas attacks in Syria. The evacuation was largely seen as an evidence of the much-reported collaboration between Tel Aviv and anti-Damascus terrorists. PressTV-Israel admits Assad back in charge in Syria Israeli minister of military affairs admits that the government of President Bashar al-Assad is regaining control of the Syrian territory, and that stability is returning to the occupied Golan Heights. On Thursday, Israeli minister of military affairs admitted that the government of President Bashar al-Assad was regaining control of the Syrian territory and that stability is returning to Golan. Avigdor Lieberman said the situation in Syria was returning to how it was before the conflict began in 2011. Syria Israel militants Golan MORE FROM Syria Russian, Syrian naval forces hold joint drills in Mediterranean Ex-inspector tells UN how OPCW whitewashed findings on Douma gas attack Turkish forces house 1,500 militant family members in Syria town Syria air defenses destroy ‘hostile target’ near Damascus ‘100 Daesh terrorists in Syria flee toward Jordan border’ Syrian army close to capturing entire southwest Iran, Russia, Turkey say against Syria's disintegration Russia’s envoy to Israel defends Iran’s mission in Syria	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358978
__label__wiki	0.675	0.675	Cars We Remember: 1962 was a pivotal year in muscle car history Greg Zyla More Content Now Nov 26, 2018 at 6:08 AM Nov 26, 2018 at 6:08 AM Q: Greg, I’m a big fan of the muscle car era and especially the year of 1962. My dad owned a 1962 Chrysler Newport, but it wasn’t anything compared to the Dodge and Plymouths of that year, especially those 413 super stocks. Knowing you grew up during this era, can you tell us about your memories of this great high performance year? Chevy and Ford also has some really nice muscle cars that year, too. Thanks for the work you put into these columns as I really look forward to them every week online and in the Daytona Beach News Journal. - Rick L., Daytona, Florida A: Rick, I fully agree that the year 1962 was the year that muscle car performance kicked off in high gear. Quickly I recall sitting with my friends in the grandstand at my hometown Vineland Speedway drag strip watching the new 1962 models race. In my circle, it was a given we would spend every Saturday during the season at the drag strip and we got there when it opened and left after the final run of the night. At just 13-years-old in ’62, it was a spectacular time to experience the all-new performance cars. I’m going to discuss four brands: The 413 Dodges/Plymouths, the 409 Chevys, the 406 Fords and the 421 Pontiacs. These were the muscle cars that broke out in full force and started a craze that to this day has many collectors willing to pay big money to park one in their garage. Although 1962 is the pivotal factory performance year, many of these cars were developed in 1961 and some, like the 409 Chevy, were available late year at the dealership. Those 409 Chevys were already match racing in 1961 thanks to Dyno Don Nicholson and Dave Strickler, both going on to become drag racing legends. But it wasn’t until 1962 that mass production took over and it was the only year a Chevy fan could have a 409 and choose between three distinct hard roof styles, ala the Impala, bubble-top BelAir (most popular 409) or Biscayne. In ’62, the 409 developed 409 horses with two four barrels and was the most popular of the muscle car bunch thanks to the Beach Boys “She’s real fine my 409” hit single and winning performances at the national drag races. Over at Chrysler Corporation, the 413 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Savoy were immediate winners at the track and popular choices, especially for those who weren’t that good at speed shifting a four-speed manual. Thanks initially to the group called The Ramchargers (who had several drivers), these 413 and then 426 Super Stock Dodge models were big winners, especially with the 727 three speed automatic. As for Pontiacs, they were already formidable with a 389 Tri-Power under the hood, but later in ’61, Pontiac released a powerful Super Duty 421 that was a dealer installed option only. Rated at 405 horsepower with two four barrels, the engine easily put out 450 ponies and these Pontiacs were terrors on the drag strip, especially in 1962 and 1963 when they became more readily available. One of the stars at our track was Harold Ramsey, who made a big name for himself racing the 421 Super Duty Pontiacs out of the Union Park Pontiac in nearby Wilmington, Delaware. In addition to Ramsey, other Pontiac teams I remember were Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick’s numerous Pontiacs and Jim Wangers in his Royal Oak, Michigan, Royal Bobcats. Pontiac’s Super Duty 421s were very powerful, but its higher price and heavier curb weight found them in the minority at the Chevy-Ford-MOPAR crowded super stock classes. However, to offset this lack of representation at the drags, the 421 Pontiacs were unbeatable in NASCAR as Fireball Roberts took Smokey Yunick’s black and gold ’62 Pontiac to a clean sweep of Speedweeks in 1962, winning the pole, the qualifier race and then dominating the Daytona 500. Ford was also in the game as in 1962 you could order a 406 inch, 405 horse tri-power in your full size Ford and take on everyone at the drags. Although the slowest of the bunch, the 406 Ford quickly received an engine upgrade to a 427 two four barrel design and things improved dramatically at the match races. Drivers I remember include Dick Brannan, Gas Rhonda and Les Ritchey in very competitive Fords. By today’s standards, all of these 1962 muscle cars were built on larger car platforms and as much as I loved the 409 inch/409 horsepower ’62 Chevys, I will admit that the lighter weight 1962 Dodge and Plymouth with the 413 wedge 410 horsepower engines were really the hot ones right off the showroom floor. They came with factory exhaust cutouts to quickly uncap and bypass the mufflers and the Ramchargers figured out that with proper high stall converters, these automatic 413’s could launch just as good as the four speeds of the day. Consumers really could “buy today and race tonight” even if they couldn’t work a clutch and shift well. Notable is that from 1961 through 1965, everyone still desired four-speeds over automatics until those 1962 413’s arrived. (If you could speed-shift with the best of them and launch well, the 413 and 426 automatics were equalized). The popularity of the heavier full-size muscle from 1961 through 1963 quickly faded as in 1964 it was mid-size “full-speed-ahead.” Led by the ’64 Pontiac GTO, the Chevy Chevelle and Ford Fairlane quickly followed, although it took several more years for MOPAR to join the mid-size popularity. Specifically, the 426 Hemi and 440 wedge Dodges and Plymouths were still utilizing near full-size bodies (Roadrunners, Super Bees) that were so powerful they easily put away many a SS396 Chevelle and Pontiac GTO midsize competitors. In ending, the year 1962 sticks out like no other as the year you could walk into your dealer, plunk down the cash and drive out with a 13-second super stocker you could race that evening. If you were sharp, knew how to shift (if it was a four-speed), understood rear-end gearing, added a set of headers, identified ignition and timing importance, kept at it regarding setting valves and replacing worn valve springs, well then you were probably running 12-second quarter miles at near 115 mph. And back in ’62, 12-second quarter miles in a factory super stocker meant you became an instant in-demand match racer (if you wanted). That’s how things were in 1962, the best year of high performance I can remember. Greg Zyla writes weekly for More Content Now and GateHouse Media. Contact him at greg@gregzyla.com or at 303 Roosevelt St., Sayre, PA 18840.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358988
__label__cc	0.565665	0.434335	Plus be informed about Local news, events, upcoming gigs and more. Enter your Name and Email Address: That Old Time Rock ‘n Roll Story: Philip Woods \| Photo: Ben McShea Feel like getting your dancing shoes on for a good cause? This month at the Redcliffe Golf Club you’ll have your chance, when the Old Time Rock ‘n Roll Dance Party brings you a huge night of live 50s and 60s music! The show on Saturday 14 September is all about having fun and raising money for the Redcliffe Relay for Life and the Cancer Council, supporting and celebrating those affected by the disease. Lorraine Moyes is organising the event, and she knows her stuff! Performing under the stage name of Julie Paris, Lorraine has been gracing stages since the 60s, working with artists like Col Joy and The Joy Boys, Lonnie Lee and Johnny Farnham (before he was known as John). “I just love performing and although it’s always been something I just do for fun, I’ve been really lucky with how things have gone,” Lorraine said. “I’m very much looking forward to performing in this show, it will be three solid hours of music people can dance to!” “We’ve also got Caesars’s Rockers, a really experienced, professional and most importantly fun rockabilly outfit, as well as a local duo called The Lovely Daze, who play a range of much-loved classics from the sixties to today.” The bands are playing for free and the Redcliffe Golf Club has kindly donated the venue for the evening, ensuring as much money as possible goes to the nominated charities. Dinner will be available on the night as well as a fully licensed bar. “Everybody’s been touched by cancer, lets face it,” Lorraine said. “It’s one of the most important causes that we could support.” If you have the urge to take a trip down memory lane, or even just to shake off the stress of life and and just dance the night away, then get along to the Old Time Rock ‘n Roll Dance Party. For more information and to secure your tickets search for Old Time Rock ‘n Roll Dance Party at www.eventbrite.com.au Old Time Rock ‘n Roll Dance Party Saturday 14 September, 7pm-11pm Redcliffe Golf Club Handsworth St, Clontarf. Transport Timetables Redcliffe Printing Services Copyright © 2020. www.redcliffeguide.com.au. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358990
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__label__cc	0.672879	0.327121	Naya Pakistan – Na Paisa, Na Tel, Na Pani, But Shaheen Tested! May 25, 2019 May 25, 2019 admin Blogs by Palepu Ravi Shankar In the heat of our election results a news item slipped by. “Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile Shaheen-II”. The thought again came to mind. Naya Pakistan- Na tel (no oil). Na Pani (no water). Na Paisa (no money). Na Izzat (no honour) … but…it carries out a missile test which it proclaims will cover India! It reflects Pakistan’s psychology, entrapped in an anti-India mental cage, perpetually conjuring nonexistent enemies and flailing at windmills. The country is going through a summer of extreme discontent which might end in a free fall. It will still carry out a missile test it can ill afford. There are many events and developments which clearly point out that Pakistan is in a state of delusion reality and turmoil which one has not seen before. Here are the ingredients. Economy. Their economy is crashing. A column in Dawn mentions that while the present Pakistani government inherited the current situation, it was never seriously taken. It was always believed that the problem could be addressed through Charity, Lottery or Begging from friendly countries. As Pakistan seeks its 22nd IMF bailout, it is experiencing its highest inflation in 5 years and lowest growth in 9 years. Double digit inflation is around the corner. GDP growth is down to 3.29%. Debt liability has risen to 91.2%. That is a whopping 17.4% increase since Jun 18. External debt has grown by 11.1 %. IMF has stipulated that Pakistan must get letters of comfort from China, UAE and Saudi Arabia to roll over their loans to the tune of 8.6 bn USD. This is a precondition to ensure that the IMF loan is ring fenced and not used to service/pay off other loans. Only after that will they get anything from IMF. The dollar now fetches 153 Pakistani Rupees and State Bank of Pakistan interest rate is 12.25%. There is only Gloom and Doom. Social Conditions. There is a widespread feeling that Pakistan as a nation and its individuals are living beyond their means. As per Dawn “Unemployment, cost of living and pauperization of the bulk of the population will increase, inequality will grow, crime rate could surge, the cost of law enforcement might mount higher, and discrimination against women and minority communities might become more intense. Nobody can deny that Pakistan’s system of governance is rotten to the core. If the resources now available are to be handled by this system, nothing short of an apocalypse is in store for this country. The country can no longer afford enrichment of the state and the members of the elite while a vast majority of the population becomes poorer and inequality becomes more and more debilitating.[1] All these factors will only compound annually by the werewolf called “water scarcity” which is not being addressed at all. The next 3-5-year period is going to be very tough for the country. After that the werewolf will definitely take over. The Third Front Trouble. The third front was not formed in Indian politics. In Pakistan it is fully formed and in trouble. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the only five-star hotel of Gwadar- the Pearl Continental. They followed it up with a video warning to China to keep off Baluchistan. By many standards it is a small but significant event, which proves that tactical actions often have strategic ramifications in such situations. This action comes after a series of attacks targeting the Chinese. Immediately the Chinese called on the COAS (not the PM!), who assured safety of CPEC. What’s more, Pakistan is going to dedicate a Division sized force for protection of Chinese interests and CPEC in Baluchistan. As I have been predicting, CPEC – the third front of Pakistan will give them more trouble than the Indian or Afghan fronts. The security costs for Pakistan are ramping up. Death by a thousand cuts is being dealt to the CPEC. Pakistan has riled enough people who will now merrily fund BLA to carry on. Consider this. Gwadar is the core project of CPEC. CPEC is the core project of BRI. If Gwadar goes bad, there is a lot at stake not only for Pakistan but China too. Reports indicate that the Chinese are not happy with the emerging situation in Pakistan. There is discussion that Chinese troops can get deployed for protection duties. Rust strains on the Iron Brothers! More trouble ahead. Trade War Fallout. Trade war with the USA and Trumps tariffs will cost China 1% in its GDP. Huawei has been barred from the USA. Indications are that more Chinese firms like Hikvision could be kept out of the USA. Add the existing cooling down of the Chinese economy. The expectations are that Chinese growth will go down to around 5-5.5%. Combine this with security and economic problems in Pakistan. Also remember that the second phase of CPEC projects have not been concluded. The CPEC is going nowhere. Why CPEC? Even for BRI, the road is uphill. China might have to trim its ambitions. Overall, the way the trade war is going, bodes ill for Pakistan. Oil Discovery Failure. Some time back Imran Khan tweeted that he was hopeful of discovery of huge oil reserves off the Karachi coast which would change the nation’s fortunes. The 18th attempt at finding oil was declared as a failure. The only fortunes that changed were of the firm, which was carrying out the exploration with a rig, which it had discarded and was lying idle. It was refurbished for this exploration! They charged 100 million USD for the operation which Pakistan could ill afford. A case of throwing more good money in a bad deal. Militarily it is called reinforcing failure. Iran and Afghanistan. The tensions between Iran and US will have a fallout on Pakistan. The Saudi pledge for a 10 bn USD Petrochemical complex in Gwadar only complicates the Pak- Iran equation. Once the Saudis step into this project in Pakistan, a Saudi- Iranian proxy war in and around Gwadar will start. It will only destabilize CPEC and Baluchistan even more. An unstable Baluchistan is further bad news for China. On the other hand , the Afghan situation is heading nowhere but towards further chaos. It is in a stagnant sort of a phase. The western front is troublesome. That’s not great news for Pakistan. The only peaceful front seems to be the Indian one! Hand it to the Pakis, they do not see it! Political Developments. There are already calls for removal of the PTI government. The Naya Pakistan promised by Imran Khan is worse than the purana Pakistan of Nawaz Sharif and Zardari. Some Pakistanis also feel that at present there is no alternative to Imran Khan’s PTI. There are also reports that the Army Chief is unhappy with the Government. Specially its handling of the FATF. His view is that FATF was handled better by Pervez Musharraf. At that time, even though Pakistan was under investigation, the militants could still loaf around freely. Of course, these reports do not factor in that the world has wised up to Pakistan’s tricks from then to now. All Pakistani bluffs are called. No one needs Pakistan anymore. In fact, the USA has stopped issuing Visas to even government officials on flimsy reasons. The days of wining and dining Packistanis seems to be over! The question is – Is Pakistan heading into familiar territory? Coup? New Government? The only thing that is sure in Pakistan is that the political and social outcomes in the next 3-5 years remain uncertain. Military Paradox. Pakistan has spent 11.5 % on defense in 2018 and its defense budget is a high 4% of its GDP. It is still carrying out Missile tests! So far, The Deep State appeared as the only institution which was unaffected by all these events. However, for the first time probably, the National Security Committee which focuses on internal and external security situation discussed the country’s economy. It appears that the economic situation has upset the Pakistani geopolitical equilibrium. There would have been a lot to ponder. A nuclear power of 230 million people must now consider how to feed itself in this environment of receding lifelines. Pakistan might be living on borrowed time. That still does not affect their Army Chief. One report indicated that he is contemplating whether to grant an extension to himself or take up a lucrative appointment in Saudi Arabia as commander of Islamic Forces. A clear case of Nero Fiddling when Rome is burning. Analysis. In my view, our new government must get off to a running start on the situation. This is the best opportunity to defang Pakistan. While this is a tall order, India must ensure that no part of the IMF loan goes into funding any part of Pakistani nuclear program. Diplomatically this must be a priority task. Additionally, if their fissile material plants could be brought under international control, it will be a bonus. I feel the time has come for many sane thinking countries to start this process. The opportunity is now open. The other line of action is that we must convey to the Pakistani people that India is not a threat to Pakistan. We do not covet any part of their land or assets. India cannot sustain the burden of 230 million NPAs! Pakistan’s greatest existential threat is itself. While that be so, we must continue to deal with our irrational neighbor who tests missiles even when bankrupt! We must also heed to what Pakistani opinion makers say – “In Pakistan the collapse of a government before completion of its term has led to conditions getting worse and non-democratic forces becoming more powerful”. This is on the cards. Our least cost factor is to strengthen our Armed Forces so that we can deal with this irrationality adequately. [1] https://www.dawn.com/news/1484020/economy-common-sense Tagged Palepu Ravi Shankar India elections: PM Continues to Receive Congratulatory Messages from World Leaders Passing Out Parade – Spring Term 2019 Held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358996
__label__wiki	0.625332	0.625332	Home / News / Charters Village on track for December opening Charters Village on track for December opening TwitterFacebookWhatsAppGoogle+LinkedInPin ItMail News posted A CEREMONIAL ‘topping out’ has marked exciting progress towards the completion of the first phase in the development of Charters Village, the newest in the Retirement Villages Group Ltd’s portfolio. Paul Walsh, Managing Director of Care & Operations for Retirement Villages Ltd helped developers Kier Construction to lay the final tile upon the roof of the village’s 60 bed nursing and residential centre, Charters Court. Commenting at the ceremony, Paul said: “The topping out of Charters Court today is a significant milestone for the village as a whole, showing that work is firmly on track in preparation for the official opening in December.“ Work began in September 2012 on the 16 acre site at Felcourt Road, on the northern fringes of East Grinstead. In addition to Charters Court, six chalet bungalows and 27 apartments have been built as part of phase one. The existing manor house and focal point of the site, Charters Towers, has also been extended and refurbished. Formerly home to the internationally renowned Bush Davies Dance School, great lengths have been taken to ensure that many of the original features of the manor house will be retained and used as blueprints for other areas of the village. Kier Project Manager Rob Curtis said: “Having worked hard to preserve some of the existing brickwork, including a wall complete with etchings from ex-pupils, it is easy to see how valuable the history of a place can be to its future. This fusion of old with new has definitely made for an interesting and rewarding build project at Charters Village so far.” Two dedicated show homes are due to open in October, with appointments for viewings now being taken. Please contact Sales Consultant Gill Davies on 01342 870871 to book. (Pic cap) 01 – (L-R) Colin Baker, Operations Director (Crawley) at Kier Construction, Paul Walsh, Managing Director of Care & Operations at Retirement Villages Ltd and Rob Curtis, Project Manager at Kier Construction. Test drive the lifestyle with Try Before You Buy Discover Retirement Villages for yourself with a free overnight stay at one of our participating villages* *Subject to availability News by Village	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1358998
__label__wiki	0.647681	0.647681	Authorities identify dead person after ATV accident in Gardnerville Authorities identify dead person after ATV accident in Gardnerville Authorities identify dead person after ATV accident in Gardnerville Check out this story on rgj.com: https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2019/01/13/authorities-identify-dead-person-after-atv-accident-gardnerville/2566871002/ Staff report Published 4:45 p.m. PT Jan. 13, 2019 The person who died in an ATV accident Saturday in Gardnerville was identified as Monica Quiroga of Gardnerville, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff's also said Russell Swanson was also involved in the accident and he was taken to Renown Medical Center. An ATV accident near Gardnerville left one person dead Saturday. (Photo: Mike Powell, Getty Images) Read or Share this story: https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2019/01/13/authorities-identify-dead-person-after-atv-accident-gardnerville/2566871002/ As casino-hotel nears its end, locals remember the legacy of Bill Harrah One dead after officer-involved shooting in Yerington Thousands gather in Reno for fourth Women's March Harrah’s Reno to turn into Reno City Center	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359005
__label__cc	0.67096	0.32904	Red Mountain Resort Celebrates its 20th Anniversary Red Mountain Resort is excited to celebrate its 20th anniversary this August and its ongoing commitment to offering guests a transformative experience of self-discovery. Since its creation in 1998, Red Mountain Resort has continued to evolve and remain a leader in the field of wellness travel. Ideally located in St. George, Utah, Red Mountain Resort seamlessly combines the beautiful desert landscape with customized adventure and wellness programming. To kick off its anniversary, the resort will be unveiling its newly-constructed Guest Services Pavilion and hosting a grand opening reception featuring a drum circle September 1 during Labor Day Weekend for guests and team members to celebrate the two incredible milestones. “Red Mountain Resort has evolved so much,” shared Tracey Welsh, Red Mountain Resort’s General Manager. “Since we first opened we have been committed to always embracing new wellness trends, and through this, Red Mountain Resort has remained a leader in the wellness field.” See below for how Red Mountain Resort has celebrated wellness for the past 20 years. Hitting the Trails Guests of Red Mountain Resort have hiked over one million miles in the past 20 years through Snow Canyon alone. Under the guidance of the resort’s local guides, guests can explore the hidden gems of red rock country, including symbolic rock structures, hidden caves and even locations where blockbuster movies were filmed – think Indiana Jones! What’s New: In addition to hiking trips through Bryce Canyon, Snow Canyon and the famed Zion National Park, the resort recently unveiled a new hiking program in honor of its 20th anniversary: The Alpine Adventure. Taking guests around the Alpine lake and through the lush, timber-covered mountain peaks of Pine Valley, this guided excursion offers two levels of difficulty for guests to choose from: Explorer (entry-level) and Challenge (advanced). Sagestone Spa and Salon Since its debut in 2006, the award-winning Sagestone Spa and Salon has continued to add to its lineup of over 50 different spa treatments. Sagestone’s professional staff is committed to ongoing training in new and unique techniques to stay on the cutting-edge of massage and spa therapy. Combining ancient health and beauty rituals with custom-blend indigenous desert botanicals, local honey and mineral-rich muds, clays and salts, Sagestone Spa and Salon creates tangible, restorative effects. What’s New: This September, the resort will be unveiling a new holistic sleep treatment called the Sleep Tonic Massage. Created to alleviate insomnia and calm an anxious mind, this full body massage uses techniques that focus on areas of the body where stress pools, including the hands, feet, head and abdomen. A special probiotic and flower essence infused massage oil are used to nourish the skin and calm the nervous system. Crystals are also utilized to enhance this deeply relaxing treatment and are gifted to guests to take home, so they may create their own nighttime ritual. For the past 20 years, Red Mountain Resort has curated a diverse and unique lineup of wellness, personal discovery and fitness programming. Guests can enjoy a balanced approach to their overall wellbeing through the combination of the resort’s fitness classes and mental wellness workshops. Whether choosing to participate in yoga, cardio classes, water aerobics, chakra balancing, meditation or any of the resort’s shamanic offerings, guests can experience the resort’s proven track record of achieving wellness through their thoughtful selection of offerings. What’s New: For guests looking for a more comprehensive approach to their health, the Executive Health & Wellness Retreat, which will be made available this September, combines the medical expertise of Intermountain Healthcare’s LiVe Well Center with the benefits of Red Mountain Resort’s all-inclusive Essential Retreat. The five-day, four-night package includes a six-hour comprehensive health evaluation – including genomic testing – with the healthcare professionals at Intermountain Healthcare LiVe Well Center. Upon returning to the resort, guests will then have access to all the benefits of the Essential Retreat so that they can put their new health plan into practice. Benefits include deluxe accommodations, three healthy and gourmet meals daily, guided hikes daily and an array of fitness and personal discovery classes to choose from. With a philosophy of Eat Well, Feel Well, Red Mountain Resort’s Canyon Breeze Restaurant features the healthiest, highest quality ingredients available and educates guests through cooking classes, demonstrations and presentations. Led by Executive Chef Chad Luethje and team, the resort can accommodate any special dietary request and works with each guest to follow their individual nutrition goals. What’s New: The resortrecently unveiled a new Vegetarian Dinner Menu, featuring an array of gourmet options for guests to enjoy. Menu highlights include Lemon Spinach Pepita Pesto Risotto, Tempeh Bolognese and a Sesame-Crusted Organic Tofu served with wasabi mashed potatoes, daikon radish salad, crispy rice noodles and a tamari reduction. See the full menu.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359010
__label__wiki	0.592556	0.592556	Inside OCAD University’s first off-campus outpost The effect of sit-to-stand workstations Lessons for upgrading older schools Major workplace trends are creating the impetus for more sustainable, adaptable and productive places of employment. Setting a new standard at Ken Soble Tower Finding the right facility maintenance partner Plumbing & Pipe Systems With mechanical systems nearing end of life, inadequate ventilation and other issues, the 50-year Ken Soble Tower was in critical need of an upgrade. Gen Z wellbeing suffering in Canadian offices Market pressure and industry competitiveness could propel accessible commercial real estate in the coming decade, much the way those complementary forces have already bolstered energy efficiency and low-carbon footprints. UBC using Wi-Fi data to save building energy A University of British Columbia (UBC) engineer has come up with a way to use Wi-Fi to determine the number of people in a building and adjust its ventilation accordingly, allowing for energy savings without sacrificing air quality. “Every day, thousands of smartphones, laptops and tablets connect to the Wi-Fi network at UBC,” said Stefan Storey, the engineer, who holds a master’s in mechanical engineering and a PhD in resource management and environmental studies from UBC. “Our Bridge software anonymously counts the number of wireless devices in each room and passes the counts on to UBC’s building control system, which then adjusts airflow through the relevant building, practically in real time.” Based on the number of occupants in the building, the control system can vary the airflow to a room, increasing it during a busy lecture or turning it down during the times in between. UBC and Storey tested the technology at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre library, which serves thousands of students and staff. The test found that this technology reduced energy consumption by five per cent over a period of 12 months, while maintaining air quality and occupant comfort. According to David Woodson, UBC’s managing director of energy and water services, the new system could help the university cut greenhouse gas emissions by hundreds of tonnes and save up to $100,000 in energy costs per year for core campus buildings. UBC plans to install the technology in 10 more buildings over the next several months. “This software uses the existing Wi-Fi network to provide good air quality and thermal comfort, so costs are lower and disruption is less compared to other occupancy detection technologies,” said Woodson. He went on to say that UBC’s Wi-Fi users are completely protected as all private information is removed in strict compliance with Canadian privacy legislation. According to Storey, this project highlights the potential benefits of using Wi-Fi systems to create “smart buildings.” Storey co-founded the company Sensible Building Science around this discovery, with support from [email protected], which provides help to UBC students, alumni, faculty and staff entrepreneurs as they develop and market their ideas. His patent-pending innovation is now being installed at campuses across B.C. “As far as I know, this is the first technology in North America to use Wi-Fi access points as a sensor network and as a way to communicate with building control systems,” said Storey. “As we continue to develop it, we can help many more buildings become much more responsive to occupant needs.” air quality, data, energy savings, engineer, Stefan Storey, UBC, ventilation, Fungal growth degrading buildings: study UBC ditching single-use coffee cups, plastic food ware New technology detects airborne chemicals Plugging into the “smart city” Canadian Facility Management & Design:	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359016
__label__wiki	0.568427	0.568427	Smuggled weapons evading PNG police From Dateline Pacific, 4:02 pm on 9 March 2016 As illegal weapons flow into Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands province, police there say it's unlikely they'll retrieve firearms used in two recent, deadly attacks. Last week, three men were killed in Mendi as part of an ongoing tribal dispute over land. In January, another man was shot dead in Nipa also due to a land dispute. The Southern Highlands chief superintendent, Sibron Papoto, says the attack in Mendi breached a peace agreement signed in December between two factions of the same tribe. He told Ben Robinson the shootings followed a burial on the disputed land. SIBRON PAPOTO: And then they went about rebuilding houses, because in the previous fight that place was deserted they burnt all the houses, destroyed all food gardens. So while they were busy doing that the enemy attacked them. One of the gunmen took them by surprise he shot them at point blank. He shot one in the head and the other two in the chest. One of the victims was 20-years-old and the other two were middle aged around 40 to 55 and they all died instantly. The gun was a very high powered gun. This is kind of an abuse, it is not on a battlefield where it used to be with bows and arrows or firearms. In this particular case it is a surprise shooting and police will get down to the bottom of it, we will hopefully arrest those perpetrators and whoever also is at the back of financing because these people are ordinary villagers they cannot afford to buy those high powered guns or for that matter any other ammunition. I do not have any evidence to substantiate my claim that somebody, a businessman or some other educated people are supporting it. But you know the way I see, obviously some people who are well off are really supporting this kind of thing. BEN ROBINSON: It would seem then that the issue in this region is about weapons and the proliferation thereof. This has been an ongoing issue. Can you tell me how police efforts are going to confront this problem? SP: I cannot deny the fact that there is so much build up of weapons not only here in the province but especially up in the Highlands and they all depend on the weapons as their strength. It is really hard, it is very difficult to retain any kind of weapons or ammunitions. That is exactly what I see up here because I have been operating for the last 10 years in the Southern Highlands alone and over the years that I have been here as a commander we have not been able to retrieve any single firearm as well. From the reports that we get here there is so much weapons build up in the province but actually even if we do arrest the suspect we will get them but the weapon will definitely be hidden away it will never be retrieved. BR: So were do you think firearms in your region could be coming from; are they coming up from the coastal regions, are they coming across the border? SP: Across the border, from Western Province over to Gulf into Southern Highlands there is so many people and you can't smuggle weapons through the main highway. They don't because there is constant road blocks around so they have to walk bush tracks and that is where it's inaccessible where police are not able to cordon those places. Recent stories from Dateline Pacific Dateline Pacific for 22 January 2020 Niue Fresh loses six weeks of production due to cyclone Police want PNG's largest coffee plantation declared fighting zone China destination approval a 'game-changer' for Kiribati Agencies in PNG help displaced people in Bougainville Subscribe to Dateline Pacific	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359021
__label__wiki	0.635005	0.635005	Looks like you're from the United States. Right now, you are on our site for Greece. Munich 09-May-2018 Rohde & Schwarz presents innovative test and measurement equipment for next generation designs at PCIM 2018 Rohde & Schwarz will be showcasing its T&M instruments under the tagline “Oscilloscope innovation. Measurement confidence.” The recently enhanced power-of-ten oscilloscope family with 10-bit resolution and large memory depth will be on display, along with high-voltage differential probes with up to 200 MHz bandwidth and 0.5 % DC accuracy. Rohde & Schwarz will be exhibiting at booth 6-239 its new power-of-ten oscilloscope families R&S RTB2000, R&S RTM3000 and R&S RTA4000 and in addition the handheld oscilloscope R&S RTH. At PCIM 2018 (booth 6-239) in Nuremberg from June 5 to 7, 2018, Rohde & Schwarz will be exhibiting its power-of-ten oscilloscope families R&S RTB2000, R&S RTM3000 and R&S RTA4000 with 10-bit A/D converters, 10 times as much memory as comparable instruments, and large 10.1" touchscreen displays – the most advanced family of instruments currently available in the 2000, 3000 and 4000 class. The R&S RTB2000 oscilloscope is ideal for education, R&D and production, with a starting price of EUR 1,250. It is the first in its class to offer 10-bit vertical resolution and an acquisition memory of 10 Msample per channel. The R&S RTB2000 also features an impressive 10.1" capacitive touchscreen. Oscilloscopes in the R&S RTB2000 family are available with two or four channels and with bandwidths of 70 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz or 300 MHz. The R&S RTM3000 family is based on the same platform as the R&S RTB2000. It is designed for measurements on current and power rails, such as ripple and noise measurements on a DC voltage line. The 10-bit vertical resolution and vertical scaling down to 500 µV/div with full bandwidth make it ideal for verifying the increasingly strict tolerance limits on DC voltage signals. With a deep 80 Msample memory and high acquisition rates, users can make measurements over longer periods of time than with comparable instruments on the market. The oscilloscopes are available with bandwidths from 100 MHz to 1 GHz. The R&S RTA4000 oscilloscopes, also based on the same platform, have an even larger memory of 100 Msample per channel, making them ideal for analyzing serial data protocols and power-on/off sequences. They offer a 1 Gsample segmented acquisition memory. These oscilloscopes feature the same 10-bit resolution to clearly display fine details. They are available with bandwidths from 200 MHz to 1 GHz. The economical R&S RTC1000 model is extremely compact and can be equipped with numerous additional functions: eight-channel logic analyzer, four-channel pattern generator, protocol analyzer for I2C, SPI, UART/RS-232, CAN and LIN, digital voltmeter, component tester, spectrum analyzer, counter. Users can upgrade the bandwidth from 50 MHz to as much as 300 MHz with a software license. Probes for measurements on power electronics In addition to its oscilloscopes, Rohde & Schwarz will be presenting new probes to meet current challenges of measuring power electronics components. The R&S RT-ZHD high-voltage differential probes enable measurements with excellent signal integrity. Users can make floating voltage measurements up to 6,000 V with a high common mode rejection ratio (CMRR). The probes have a DC measurement accuracy of 0.5 %. With a bandwidth of up to 200 MHz, they can be used to measure fast switching edges. They also feature offset compensation up to 2,000 V. These probes cover a very wide range of measurement applications. They are perfect for measurements with the R&S RTM3000, R&S RTA4000, R&S RTE1000 and R&S RTO2000 oscilloscopes. The new R&S RT-ZPR40 1:1 power rail probe with 4 GHz bandwidth detects even the smallest coupled RF signals and unwanted ripple on power supplies. The R&S RTM3000, R&S RTA4000, R&S RTE1000and R&S RTO2000 oscilloscope families work very well with this high-sensitivity, extremely low-noise probe. The R&S Scope Rider with up to 500 MHz bandwidth is ideal for field measurements on power electronics. Thanks to its fully isolated design, this handheld oscilloscope fulfils category CAT IV instrument requirements and can be used for measurements on low-voltage installations up to 600 V. Numerous functions can be added, such as a harmonic analyzer to assess power line quality. A CAN/LIN trigger and decode option is available for users in the automotive industry. At the Rohde & Schwarz booth (6-239), visitors can see the R&S Scope Rider, R&S RTO2000 and various probes in action performing practical measurements on a state-of-the-art switched-mode power supply. 3-in-1 spectrum analyzer Rohde & Schwarz will also be exhibiting the new R&S FPC1500 spectrum analyzer. This compact instrument provides a spectrum analyzer, a single-port vector network analyzer, and a CW signal generator in a single box. It is ideal for university and education applications, in service and repair, and for discerning hobbyists. The R&S FPC1500 is the first commercially available spectrum analyzer to combine the three instruments most often used in RF engineering in a single economical product. These and many more highlights from the growing Rohde & Schwarz portfolio of oscilloscopes and T&M equipment will be on display June 5 to 7, 2018, at PCIM in Nuremberg, hall 6, booth 6-239. High Resolution Press Pictures Rohde & Schwarz Hellas SA For nearly 80 years, Rohde & Schwarz has stood for quality, precision and innovation in all fields of wireless communications. 2, Astronafton str. / 151 25 Maroussi / Attica, Greece rs-greece@rohde-schwarz.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359023
__label__cc	0.590971	0.409029	Indigo Tournament-No Dupes [Duration]: 3/12 (Mon), 12:00 AM - 3/18 (Sun), 11:59 PM (UTC-8) The Ranking Dungeon will allow you to compete for high scores against other players and receive rewards according to your rank! The Ranking Dungeon can only be accessed after reaching Rank 120 or above, so start your training! This time around, the Indigo Tournament-No Dupes arrives! This means the No Dupes condition applies to a player’s Leader Monster and all Sub Monsters. Friend Leaders are unaffected by this restriction. Rewards for Ranking Dungeon Indigo Tournament-No Dupes After the Ranking Dungeon ends, scores will be collected and players will be notified of their final ranking (percentile) at a later date. Rewards are set amongst different tiers and will be distributed according to players’ final rankings. Rewards will be distributed via in-game mail at a later date. Ex. If a player ranks within the top 10%, the player will receive only the rewards listed under the 10% percentile tier. Percentile Tiers - Rewards 1% - Crown, Grand PreDRA, Rainbowpy, Diamond Dragon Fruit, Super Snow Globe Dragon 10% - Grand PreDRA, Rainbowpy, Diamond Dragon Fruit, Super Snow Globe Dragon 20% - Grand PreDRA, King TAMADRA, King Bubtan, Super Snow Globe Dragon 30% - Grand PreDRA, King TAMADRA, Super Snow Globe Dragon 40% - PreDRA, King Bubtan, Pixelit 50% - PreDRA, Pixelit 75% - PreDRA 100% - TAMADRA The high ranking players’ in-game names and their respective team compositions will be publicly announced through various platforms. Players may not be able to get their rewards if their in-game mail is full. Please be careful. Indigo Tournament-No Dupes Rules This dungeon can be cleared multiple times, and the highest score will be ranked. Continues are not allowed. Time limit is 5 minutes. When going over the time limit, points will be deducted from the score for each second of play after the limit ends. When battles are cleared through methods such as activating an active skill and without directly moving Orbs, points will be deducted from the score. Even if enemies are defeated by combos, if it results from an activation of a skill such as Orb Refresh, points will still be deducted. If the game is interrupted in any way after entering a dungeon, such as by switching to another app, setting the device into sleep mode, or restarting the app, players may still clear the dungeon, however it will not be ranked. If the dungeon’s duration ends after entering the dungeon, the player will need to clear the dungeon within 1 hour in order for their score to be ranked. Monsters dropped, coins, and experience can still be gained. Ranking dungeons will appear after reaching Rank 120 and can be accessed from the Dungeon Menu The names and scores of the Top 3 players will be announced on the Puzzle & Dragons official Facebook at a later date. If an in-game name is seen as inappropriate, the player may be disqualified. We reserve the right to disqualify you and choose not to display your in-game name on the Leaderboard. For more information on our policy on in-game names, see here. If it is suspected that there has been any manipulation of data, use of unlicensed programs, or any suspicious activities, those suspected of such activities will be eliminated from the ranking process. If a player is using incompatible devices or unsupported operating systems, the player’s score may be invalidated. If a high score is obtained by methods that take away from the competitive aspect of the event or in a way that severely harms balance, the player may be disqualified from the ranking. When unauthorized activity is confirmed, actions may be taken to prevent further tampering or unauthorized activity, such as account suspensions. Gifts via in-game mail have expiration dates. When an in-game mail expires, attached monsters, Magic Stones, Dungeons, Coins and Pal Points will become unredeemable. For more details on in-game mail expiration dates, see here: https://bit.ly/2AhoSKh *The details and conditions stated on this page may be subject to change without notice or compensation. Note: All images and data displayed are in development and may be adjusted if necessary. Copyright © GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359025
__label__wiki	0.904199	0.904199	1/6 WWE Raw Results: Keller’s report on return of Brock Lesnar, Lana-Lashley wedding fallout, Andrade vs. Rey for U.S. Title, Viking Raiders vs. O.C. vs. Street Profits By Wade Keller, PWTorch editor KELLER’S WWE RAW REPORT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. AIRED ON USA NETWORK Announcers: Vic Joseph, Jerry Lawler [HOUR ONE] -A two minute recap aired of the Lana-Bobby Lashley wedding with comedic music. -The Raw opening theme aired. They went to a wide shot of the arena with a graphic on the screen noting they were in Oklahoma City, Okla. No mention of the city, though, by Joseph. They hyped matches announced for the show. -Brock Lesnar walked out with Paul Heyman. Joseph said Lesnar has held a world title in WWE longer than anyone else in this millennium. Lawler said he’s the most decorated champion in WWE “in my opinion.” (Facts don’t back that up if you’re counting title reigns or days as champion.) When the crowd booed, Paul Heyman said, “Well, Happy New Year to you, too, bitches.” He said he is the advocate for the reigning, defending, undisputed WWE Heavyweight Champion of the World, Brock Lesnar. Heyman said he’s going to kick off the new decade by making history, which is what his client does. Heyman when Brock was asked who is worthy of facing him, Lesnar said there isn’t one single member of the Raw, Smackdown, or NXT roster man enough to step into the ring, let alone worthy of sharing the spotlight with Brock Lesnar. (C.M. Punk? Tyson Fury?) Heyman said: “Let me get one thing straight. You don’t boo Brock Lesnar.” Boos broke out! “Not when Brock Lesnar is about to do something unprecedented,” he said. Heyman said they can legitimately advertise it as unprecedented. He said people said Undertaker couldn’t be defeated at WrestleMania, but his client conquered his undefeated streak. He said people said he couldn’t be NCAA, UFC, Universal, and WWE heavyweight champion, but Lesnar did. Lawler interjected that this is all true. Heyman said there is a universe he hasn’t conquered yet. He said if you want to see Lesnar in a dream match at the Royal Rumble, how about every single challenger who wants Lesnar at the Rumble can have Lesnar at the Rumble, because Lesnar is entering himself into the Rumble. He said Lesnar will enter first. Heyman said that means the Royal Rumble is Lesnar versus every wrestler who enters the Rumble at some point because he will be standing victorious at the end. Heyman said that might be ambitious, unprecedented, historic, and brazen. He said his client is the Beast of Brazen. He said Lesnar will conquer the Royal Rumble and win the Royal Rumble and will enter the Rumble first. “And that’s not just a prediction, ladies and gentleman, that is a spoiler.” He threw the mic and left the ring with Lesnar. (Keller’s Analysis: Instantly interesting. If Lesnar were to win, that means WWE can save the announcement of who will be challenging for both world titles for another time. Or it can set up Lesnar demanding to face the person who eliminates him, even if that person doesn’t win.) -Joseph and Lawler immediately reacted on camera. Lawler said he thinks Lesnar and Heyman just made a believer out of him. Lesnar walked past Lawler and Joseph, shoving Lawler a little as he did. Heyman posed next to Lawler who said he and Lesnar made a believer out of him. (They go way back, and Lawler sure had issues with Heyman early in their careers. Read all about it in the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter back issues that date back to 1988 when you become a VIP member.) -Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviewed Rey Mysterio. Joseph threw to her by name, which was a welcome change. Rey spoke in Spanish passionately first. She asked how much the U.S. Title match means to him. Rey said it means the world to him. He said at this point in his career, he only has days left, not years. He thanked his son Dominic for staying and competing against the top of the top and the best of the best. He said Andrade doesn’t deserve to represent Latinos, so he’s taking his U.S. Title back. -Rey’s ring entrance took place. [c] (1) ANDRADE (w/Zelina) vs. REY MYSTERIO – U.S. Title match Lawler complained that the ring announcer didn’t mention Zelina. Rey took Andrade down early with a head scissors, sending Andrade to the floor. Then he slide under the ropes and took Andrade down with a head scissors. Joseph said Rey is the “GMOAT – the greatest masked Superstar of all time.” Andrade took over back in the ring briefly, but Rey leaped onto his shoulders and top Andrade over the top rope to the floor. Rey rolled through and drove Andrade face-first into the ringside steps. Nice sequence. Both were slow to get up. Joseph talked more about Dominic (which should make any long-time wrestling fan suspicious of something). They finally returned to the ring. Andrade caught Rey flying at him with a dropkick. They cut to a break with both men down. [c] Back live, Rey and Andrade battled on the second rope. Andrade went for a sunset flip, but Rey popped up and round kicked Andrade to the side of his head. They stood and exchanged punches, with Rey getting the better of Andrade. Rey springboarded at Andrade and landed a twisting DDT despite Andrade trying to counter him. That led to a near fall. Andrade went for a double stomp off the top rope, but Rey leaned back to avoid it (like everyone should, by the way!). Rey slid under the bottom rope and sunset flipped Andrade, but Andrade rolled through and hit Rey with double knees to the chest and head. Andrade flung himself over the top onto Rey with a flip senton for a two count. The announcers talked about the Lesnar news from earlier. Andrade went for three consecutive suplexes, but Rey turned the third into an inside cradle for a near fall. Rey then went for 619, but Andrade move. Andrade then landed a spinning back elbow for a near fall. Rey then hit a Canadian Destroyer for a near fall. Rey covered Andrade for a three count, but Zelina put Andrade’s foot on the bottom rope. The ref saw it and restarted the match, even though Rey’s music was already playing. The ref explained his decision to Rey, who was dismayed. They cut to a break as Andrade caught his breath on the floor at ringside. [c] Back live, Andrade was in control. Andrade charged Rey in the corner with a flying knee, but Rey ducked and Andrade tumbled to the floor. Rey sent Andrade hard into the barricade with a flying head scissors off the ring apron. Zelina was very expressive at ringside. Rey went for a jackknife pin seconds later for a near fall. Joseph kept stressing that Rey already pinned Andrade tonight, and Lawler was defending Zelina’s actions. They fought on the ring apron. Rey sent Andrade hard with a sunset powerbomb into the ringpost. Andrade crashed to the floor. A “This is awesome!” chant broke. (They were right. This is really good.) Rey then springboard legdropped Andrade in the head back in the ring for a believable near fall. Andrade caught Rey coming off the top rope and slammed him chest and face first on the mat to take over. He scored a quick two count. Zelina stomped the mat as Andrade went for his flying double knees in the corner. Rey avoided him and then landed the 619 seconds later. Rey climbed to the top rope, but Zelina pulled Andrade to safety. Rey leaped at Andrade, but Andrade caught him and threw him over his shoulders where Zelina was standing. Rey crashed onto her. Fans popped. Rey looked at what happened. Andrade grabbed him from behind and threw him into the ringside steps. Back in the ring, Andrade went for a Hammerlock DDT. The ref stepped in and stopped it, apparently noticing Rey might have been legitimately hurt. He checked on Rey’s condition, then went over to explain something to Andrade. Rey rolled to the floor to check on Zelina. He seemed sorrowful. Back in the ring, Andrade grabbed Rey and immediately Hammerlock DDT’d him for the win. Andrade ripped Rey’s mask off his head afterward. Zelina was on her feet and seemed to like that they had a trophy. Lawler said Andrade presented it to her as a peace offering for the collision earlier. WINNER: Andrade in 20:00 to retain the U.S. Title (with a stop and restart in there). (Keller’s Analysis: A really really good match with a bizarre ending that took away from it a little. I’m not sure if the ref was concerned for Rey legit or just trying to stop Andrade storyline-wise from capitalizing on attacking Rey from behind or if he was given a command in his earpiece for Rey to show more concern for Zelina before they went to the finish. Strange either way. But what an entertaining, athletically novel match.) -The announcers threw to clips of Samoa Joe attacking AOP, but when AOP and Seth Rollins got the advantage, Kevin Owens showed up with a chair, leading to a pull apart with security. -Charly Caruso interviewed Joe and Owens backstage. She said earlier Seth Rollins revealed a gameplan to divide and conquer because he sees them both as individualists. Owens said he has proven he doesn’t play well with others, and Joe doesn’t play with anybody else ever. He said therefore Seth is right, but right now the enemy of his enemy is his friend. Owens said Joe needs him to watch his back as much as he needs that from Joe. Joe said it’s no secret that he is a prideful man, but even he recognizes when a little back-up is needed. He said Seth and the AOP should face “the three of us.” Owens said he’s assuming Joe’s not including Charly. Joe said he has a guy. Owens wanted to know. Joe said to let Seth and AOP worry, because they should be worried. Owens gave Joe a quizzical look, but seemed to accept the notion that keeping it secret was better (and that Joe couldn’t tell him privately without the camera mic on). (Keller’s Analysis: Good interview. I think they’re handling the KO-Joe dynamic well, addressing what needs to be addressed so they are staying true to their characters and owning their past in a vague way, but also being likable in contrast to Seth and AOP.) [c] [A local commercial aired on my cable system for AEW Dynamite which included Cody, Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley, Pac, Kenny Omega, and other AEW stars.] -Backstage Caruso approached Seth and AOP. She said she had a message to relay to them. Seth said he knew about it and he faces challenges every single day. He said the challenge he is most concerned about is “taking Monday Night Raw to the next level.” He said he did not ask to be the chosen one, but instead the WWE Universe has made him the chosen one. He said he has sacrificed everything he stood for to be this person, this visionary, this beacon of hope, the Messiah of Monday Nights. He said no one stands by Joe or KO, whereas he and AOP are a united front. He said it’s fate and inevitable that anyone who stands up to him will be taken care of by AOP. -The Street Profits made their journey through the crowd as their music played. Joseph told Lawler he can’t hate the confidence of the Street Profits. Lawler seemed thrown by the question, saying if he’s saying he hates them, he doesn’t. “I just don’t get it,” he said. The Profits entered the ring and Montez Ford said everyone is talking about the Golden Globes, but they’re there to change the conversation. Angelo Dawkins said they’re not bringing in the decade, they’re blinging it in. Not much crowd pop. Ford said The O.C. can hold up their little hands signs, but tonight they’re not clicking/kliqing. He said they might be Vikings, but tonight they’re pillaging. They said they want the smoke. Lawler asked who wants the smoke. “I don’t get it,” he said. (Keller’s Analysis: They went to a crowd shot after that and while four fans held up signs that said “We Want The Smoke,” almost nobody else reacted. Maybe OKC isn’t the best city for this act.) -A.J. Styles accompanied The O.C. onto the stage, but then returned to the back as they headed to the ring. Joseph plugged “WWE Backstage” tomorrow night with The Miz. He said they’d have a scoop on why John Morrison was in Miz’s locker room last Friday on Smackdown. The Viking Raiders then walked out. -A Smackdown commercial aired showing the returns of Sheamus, The Usos, and John Morrison, plus Daniel Bryan, The Fiend, Braun Strowman, and Roman Reigns. Notable that no women were featured in the ad other than a dive onto a crowd by that flashed by so far you couldn’t make out anyone. [HOUR TWO] (2) THE VIKING RAIDERS (Erik & Ivar) vs. KARL ANDERSON & LUKE GALLOWS vs. THE STREET PROFITS – WWE Raw Tag Team Title match A couple minutes in, Ford and Ivar had a cartwheel contest. (I really don’t think its becoming for either of them to do that. It especially undercuts the Viking Raiders’ gimmick. I mean, just because you can do a cartwheel doesn’t mean you should.) Everyone took turns battling with frequent tags. At 7:00 the Raiders gave Ford the Viking Experience for a near fall, broken up by The O.C. The Raiders cleared the ring. Ivar then dove onto Anderson and Ford. On the other side of the ring, Gallows caught a flying Erik and threw him into the ringside barricade. They cut to a break. [c] Several more minutes of action led to Ford landing a flip dive onto Gallows and his partner Dawkins. Then Anderson went after Erik, but Erik caught him and powerbombed him, setting up a top rope splash by Ivar on Anderson for the three count. The Raiders posed with their belts inside the ring. WINNERS: The Viking Raiders in 15:00. (Keller’s Analysis: Good match. Nice work from everyone and they kept the intensity up start to finish.) -Caruso approached Joe and asked if he’d divulge the third person yet. Joe said he’s sure Seth is excited. KO walked in and said he’s sure, too. He said he’s done a lot of bad things to a lot of people, and he’d like to know who he has to trust tonight. Joe asked if it’d be better if he showed him. KO said yes and they walked away. Caruso quietly followed behind. -An NXT on USA commercial aired hyping that “the future has arrived.” No specific matches. -Back from the break, the camera showed Joe and KO arriving at a locker room door. Caruso was behind them. Joe told her to relax and stand back. KO looked in there and smiled. He walked out and said, “We’re good. Seth and AOP, though, are not.” Charly asked again. Joe said, “Good things come to those who wait.” Joe asked the person inside to lock the door. (Nice touch.) -Becky Lynch made her way to the ring with her WWE Title belt. She entered the ring and solemnly said she let the doubters get to her and she forced the powers that be to give her a rematch against Asuka at the Royal Rumble. “But to be honest with you, I’m kind of doubting my wisdom on that one.” She said she’s been living on the road in a whirlwind, but over the holidays she had a chance to think about what it really means to be The Man. She asked if she should just be happy now that she’s made the history she said she would with the cereal boxes and red carpet, etc. She wondered if she should take the advice of everyone who is looking out for her and avoid the one woman she can’t seem to beat. A video then aired of the Rumble last year where Asuka got a tapout win over Becky. Graves said at the time he wondered if Becky was doubting herself. Then a clip aired of Asuka pinning Becky two months ago in a tag match on Raw. And finally clips aired from TLC of Asuka yanking Becky off the ladder at TLC and then climbing the ladder to get the belts to win. Back live, Becky said what she figured out in all of this is that – at which point Asuka interrupted. She walked out and spoke in Japanese with an obnoxious tone. She walked to the ring and laughed and had just an overall noxious aura. Asuka entered the ring and flung her hair aside and smiled, then got in Becky’s face. Becky punched her in the shoulder, but Asuka sold it like she was punched in the face. Asuka threw a fit as Becky walked to the back. (Keller’s Analysis: I liked that as a continuum of what Becky has been saying in promos, with an added chapter. The video package was really well done and provided visual reminders of the case that Asuka has Becky’s number. Well done. Asuka is really insufferable as a heel, in the way you want heels to be insufferable.) -An NXT on USA commercial aired hyping the beginning of the Rhea Ripley era and the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. -Backstage Mojo Rawley walked up to Erick Rowan and asked if he could take one look at what’s inside that cage. Rowan told Mojo to help himself, but don’t tell anybody. Mojo peeked. He jumped back and yelled, “Noooo! What is wrong with you? What the hell?” (Based on that, I’m guessing it’s Baby Yoda strapped down to the bottom of the cage with duct tape over his mouth.) -The announcers talked over clips of the Rey-Andrade match from earlier. [c] -Schreiber interviewed Zelina and Andrade. She asked Andrade if he crossed a line by taking Rey’s mask. Zelina was still selling the injury from earlier and looked upset. Rey jumped Andrade as he began talking. He had no mask, but he took his mask back and put it on. Zelina yelled for Rey to get off of Andrade. Rey didn’t. Some officials ran in and convinced Rey to back away. (Keller’s Analysis: Good follow-up to the angle after the match earlier. They’re really establishing how much Rey cares about the mask, not just telling us.) (3) ERIK ROWAN vs. K.J. ORSO Lawler said he has been curious what’s in the cage, but he thought it was probably a cute pet. Based on Mojo’s reaction, he’s scared now. Rowan grabbed Orso and said he knows he wants to see what’s in the cage. He dragged him his hair toward the cage. Orso broke free and entered the ring and called for Rowan to come fight. Rowan entered and the bell rang. He dropped Orso with a spin wheel kick and then splashed him in the corner. Then came the Claw Slam. He stood on his chest for the three count. After the match, Rowan shoved Orso’s face under the tarp. He screamed and came up with red all over his face. He screeched his way to the back, rubbing his face in a panic. WINNER: Rowan in 15 seconds. (Keller’s Analysis: That’s a new twist on this. How can they pay this off? Maybe it’s this year’s election results in November?) -They showed Seth and AOP backstage showing signs of nerves. [c] -An ad aired for NXT UK Takeover Blackpool this Saturday on WWE Network starting at 12 ET / 5 p.m. GMT. -A.J. Styles made his ring entrance. They cut to Randy Orton last week tricking him into being vulnerable and susceptible to a surprise RKO after faking a knee injury. Joseph said next week Styles faces Orton one-on-one on Raw. (4) A.J. STYLES vs. TOZAWA Joseph talked about this being a big opportunity for Tozawa. Styles landed a springboard Phenomenal Forearm a minute into the match and appeared to have a three count, but he lifted Tozawa’s shoulders before the three count. He then set up a Styles Clash, but paused. Instead, he delivered a draping DDT to send a message to Orton. He then thought some more before dropping to the mat and pounding the mat, and then delivering an RKO for the three count. Lawler said he can’t imagine what’ll happen if Styles tries to use Orton’s moves against him next week. Styles began posing like Orton on the second rope. Joseph asked if this is smart to continue to poke Orton like this. Lawler said he’s smiling and thinks it’s so cool. WINNER: Styles in under 2:00. (Keller’s Analysis: Fans know that Orton will be pissed that Styles just utilized his signature moves to win because those moves are so protected and emphasized as being part of Orton’s identity for so long. Another example of how useful squash matches can be.) -The camera stayed on Styles as he walked toward the back. Then in the background, “a fan” ran into the ring. Two security guys quickly smothered him. They actually went to the hard camera shot of the ring, then a ringside shot, and then a quick cut away. (Keller’s Analysis: I assumed that was planting a seed for something, because otherwise why would the director go to two different direct camera angles of it before going to the break?) [c] -Lana and Bobby Lashley walked to the ring. Lana seemed to be in a mood. Lawler said their wedding last week was too late in the day. He said when he got married, he did it earlier in the day so that if it didn’t work out, at least he wouldn’t have wasted a full day. The Justice of the Peace from last week was standing mid-ring. Lawler called him a Bill Belichick look-alike. Lana said for everyone who didn’t want them to get married last week, “that is too damn bad.” Fans booed. Lashley smiled. Lana talked to him off-mic briefly. She said they’re going to get married “right here, right now.” She shoved the mic into the chest of the Justice. He said, “Now that we’ve heard enough objections, Bobby, Lana, by the emergency power vested in me by the great state of Oklahoma, I now pronounce you husband and wife.” He said Bobby could now kiss his bride. He moved in and smooched her. It was a very light kiss. They smiled. Lana then yanked the mic away from the Justice, who then walked away. She said, “You are so boring. For all the money I’ve paid you, I have no words.” (At first I thought she was talking to Bobby.) She said she’s supposed to happy, but she doesn’t feel happy. She said she is feeling extremely extremely sad. She said it has nothing to do with her. She said it’s not her fault or her Bobby’s fault. She said it’s due to everyone who doesn’t want to see the ring on her finger. She held up her hand. Fans booed. She said they should take a long look at that because they should all be honored to be in her midst. [HOUR THREE] Lana said all of their ex’s interrupted their wedding over and over and over again. She said it’s so frustrating that those people are so jealous of their love. She said the most miserable one of them all is her sorry excuse for an ex-husband. Lashley took exception to Rusev’s interruption last week. He said it was just so he could have a laugh with his fans. Fans chanted “Rusev Day!” Lashley said he wasn’t man enough to keep his own wife. Rusev showed up on the big screen in front of an obviously fake backdrop of the ocean and a palm tree. He was in a beach shirt. He waved and said those two seem more miserable than anyone else in the arena. He said since they aren’t going on a honeymoon, he’s having it for them. He said it was rude of him not to give them a wedding present. He said he wants it to be a Lana and Bob Wedding Album. Then the wedding song played as freeze-frames of the wedding breaking down into chaos was shown ending with a close-up of Lana with cake all over her face. Back live, Rusev made faces at that and laughed. “Rusev Day!” chanted the fans. Lashley gave him a piercing stare. He started talking, but Lana interrupted and yelled, “I hate you! I hate you! You ruin everything! I hate you!” Lashley said, “Shut up!” Lana stared at Lashley as he told Rusev that he used to be a man, but it appears his ex-wife stripped him of his manhood. He asked if Rusev has any balls left. He told him to show up at Raw “so I can strip them off and shove them down your damn throat.” Rusev yelled back, “No!” He said that is not going to happen. He said next week will be the return of the Bulgarian Brute and he will do unspeakable things to him and brutalize his body. He said if there is anything left, “it’s all yours, Lana.” (Keller’s Analysis: It sounded like that “No!” was actually Rusev accepting Lashley’s challenge, but disagreeing with the idea that he’ll allow Lashley to feed him his own testicles?) -The announcers wondered who the surprise partner would be later in the six-man tag main event. Then they showed Charlotte walking backstage, heading toward the entrance stage. [c] -The announcers said Rusev vs. Lashley was officially booked for next week’s Raw in Lexington, Ky. -Caruso interviewed R-Truth for setting the record for holding the most titles in WWE history. She asked what’s in store for his 2020. Liv Morgan interrupted Truth as he was about to talk. Caruso said she had a lot of questions for her and is glad she showed up. Liv congratulated Truth on his record. Liv said she couldn’t help but hear Rusev is facing Lashley next week, which means Lana will be Lashley’s corner. She said Rusev will need someone in his corner, “and that is a moment I’d live for.” She smiled. (5) CHARLOTTE vs. SARAH LOGAN Logan attacked Charlotte as she was removing her robe. She aggressively and viciously attacked her at ringside. Logan attacked Charlotte’s robe inside the ring. Lawler said that robe was given to her by her father, Ric Flair. She threw it at Charlotte at ringside, then tried to attack her at ringside. Charlotte speared her and then threw her into the ringside barricade. Then she gave her a fallaway slam into the barricade. Joseph said Charlotte has vowed to win the Rumble this year. Logan then shoved Charlotte face-first into the ringpost. Logan stomped on Charlotte, but Charlotte fired back with a boot to the face. The ref yelled, “That’s enough! Please!” Charlotte ordered the referee to get her robe. The referee complied as if he worked for her. (I hate the way referees cater to Charlotte like they’re servants working for an actual queen.) Charlotte put the robe back on, smiled, and walked away. Lawler said, “You don’t mess with the queen.” -They showed Drew McIntyre backstage heading to the entrance stage for a match. [c] -They showed a graphic showing Erick Rowan, Styles, Roman Reigns, Lesnar, Orton, Mysterio, and Ricochet as already being entered in the 30-Man Rumble match. (6) DREW MCINTYRE vs. NO WAY JOSE (w/the Conga Line) Joseph said Drew has talked about making examples out of his opponents. Drew approached the Conga Line and attacked the guy in front with a headbutt. He tossed another guy. Jose went out to check on them. Drew entered the ring. Jose punched away at Drew when the bell rang, but Drew cut off his flurry quickly. Once he had Jose down, Drew attacked another Conga Line member. He then catapulted him into the ring apron face-first. Drew was nearly counted out. Drew brushed off a running boot by Jose and kicked out of a rollup at one. Then he hit his Future Shock DDT. He played to the crowd and then counted down from three before hitting the Claymore Kick for the win. He made a big production out of the referee raising his arm in victory. Then he threw Jose over the top rope onto a crowd below at ringside. WINNER McIntyre in 2:00. -Drew addressed the crowd afterward. He asked who dares him to do one more Claymore. Fans cheered. Drew then asked who double-dared him. More cheers. He dropped the mic and threw Jose into the ring. Fans chanted, “One more time!” He counted down from three and delivered another, then kipped up. He said, “I didn’t even drop the microphone, thank you very much.” He said he doesn’t like the Conga Line, but the cheeseburger guy seems like a nice guy. Drew said he’s never had one opportunity to fight for the world title. He said since everybody is too scared to fight him, so he has to put himself in the Royal Rumble. A little bit of cheering. He closed with: “When it’s all said and done, there can be only 3-2-1.” He dropped the mic and then played to the crowd. (Keller’s Analysis: He was a heel, but he was also playing to the crowd in a way that suggests a foundation is being laid for him to turn babyface.) -They showed Aleister Black backstage. [c] (6) ALEISTER BLACK vs. SHELTON BENJAMIN Benjamin got in some offense, but Black cut it off with a leaping knee and then the Black Mass spinning hook kick for the win. WINNER: Black in 3:00. -Buddy Murphy attacked Black afterward. He stomped away at him in the ring, then threw him into the ringpost and then the ringside barricade. (The barricade has had quite the night.) He threw him into the time keeper’s area and then landed a running knee to the jaw. He pulled out a chair and put Black’s jaw on it and then kneed him again. “Good grief!” said Lawler. The ref called for help from the back as Murphy sat cross-legged on the barricade and relished his accomplishment. -They showed Seth and AOP heading to the entrance stage. [c] -Seth and AOP made their ring entrance. Seth said he has been chosen to lead Raw to the promised land by all of the fans. Seth said he gave the fans Monday Night Rollins, but that wasn’t good enough for them. He said they don’t know what’s good for them, but he knows what is best for them. He said what is best for them is to eliminate people who impede progress. He said tonight that is KO and Joe and whomever has decided to take up arms with them. He called for them to come on out and meet their fate at the hands of the AOP and the Monday Night Messiah. Owens came out first. Then Joe. Joseph wondered who their partner was. After a dramatic pause, out came Big Show. Joseph said they haven’t seen him in two years on Raw. He said there is no way the Monday Night Messiah saw that coming. The two threesomes faced off mid-ring. (Keller’s Analysis: This show just keeps feeling more and more like a Paul Heyman product.) (7) SAMOA JOE & KEVIN OWENS & BIG SHOW vs. THE AOP & SETH ROLLINS Show overpowered Big Show at the start. He knocked AOP out of the ring and then threw Seth into the ring. He slapped Seth’s chest. Seth rolled to the floor. They cut to an early break. [c] The heel trio dominated KO after the break until Big Show got the hot-tag. He set up a double chokslam on AOP, but Seth hit Show in the back with a chair. The ref called for the DQ. WINNERS: Joe & KO & Show via DQ in 10:00. -Joe made the save, but was swarmed by AOP. Seth signaled for a stomp on Big Show, but KO grabbed his leg. Show then hit Seth with the KO Punch. As Big Show’s music played, Joseph hyped that Lesnar would be on Raw again next week, plus Styles vs. Orton, Rusev vs. Lashley, Black vs. Murphy, and breaking news that KO & Joe & Show vs. Seth & AOP in a first-ever WWE “Fist Fight.” Lawler wondered what the rules of a Fist Fight are. 1/22 AEW DARK TV REPORT: Jurassic Express vs. Strong Hearts, Diamonte vs. Big Swole, Schiavone and Gonzales small talk but no Dynamite hype 1 Comment on 1/6 WWE Raw Results: Keller’s report on return of Brock Lesnar, Lana-Lashley wedding fallout, Andrade vs. Rey for U.S. Title, Viking Raiders vs. O.C. vs. Street Profits Russell January 7, 2020 at 12:33 am I wonder if Brock Lesnar’s title is on the line while he’s in the Royal Rumble? And if should he win the Rumble, does that means he gets to challenge the other champion in a title vs title match? 2nd thing, Is it just me, or did Becky lynch seems to dress up like the Uma Thurman Character from the movie “Kill Bill”? VIP AUDIO 1/21 – WKH – The News: Punk talks Rumble on FS1 including his preference to win, Wednesday AEW vs. NXT preview and whose line-up is more compelling, ROH Las Vegas March dates, Smackdown rating (22 min) NXT ON USA PRIMER 1/22: Keith Lee challenges Roderick Strong for North American Title, Riddle & Dunne vs. Imperium, Undisputed Era vs. Grizzled Young Veterans SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a look the following news topics: C.M. Punk talks Royal Rumble on FS1’s “WWE Backstage” show including his preference on who should win and why, Wednesday AEW vs. NXT preview and which promotion’s line-up is [...]	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359027
__label__wiki	0.638109	0.638109	Walmart’s Daniel Eckert On Why TailFin Is Retail’s Next Big Thing Worlds are colliding when it comes to payments and commerce. One of the most recent examples of that movement comes from Walmart, the venerable retail chain locked in mortal combat with Amazon, and Green Dot, the 20-year-old payment services provider that has managed to not only survive in a cutthroat industry, but innovate and thrive. The two companies already have a payments partnership, one that involves Walmart MoneyCard program and which launched in 2006. But news broke late Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 29) that the relationship has gotten deeper. Not only is that payments deal being extended — a sign of how FinTech is starting to play ever more closely with retail — but the two businesses will create and launch a FinTech accelerator. These two developments foreshadow future changes to come in 2020s for retail and FinTech, Daniel Eckert, senior vice president of Walmart Services and Digital Acceleration told Karen Webster shortly before the news broke. “The next big thing in retail is the integration of FinTech and retail tech,” he said. “In order to deliver something like that, you’ll have to get a lot closer to others.” That means, for instance, more cooperation and collaboration around such things as application programming interfaces (APIs), and more effort when it comes to accelerators, among other tasks. Omnichannel Power Let’s get into the accelerator part of this first. This new Walmart-Green Dot joint venture will go by the moniker TailFin Labs. Its FinTech-focused charge is to, according to both companies, create new products, services and technologies that hit both shopping and consumer financial services. Indeed, to hear Eckert tell it, the joint effort will speak to shift consumer preferences and expectations. In a general sense, accelerator efforts will reflect the mingling of various consumer tasks — mass merchants have branched out into expanded services, including, in Walmart’s case, healthcare. Digital wallets, payments and financial services capabilities are part of that deepening mix. “The next megatrend is more integration,” he said. One big reason? “Consumers are time-starved.” The challenge presented to accelerator participants will be in coming up with more omnichannel tools that take into account both retail and financial services functions. Indeed, that’s a challenge faced throughout all retail, though Walmart, given its size and resources, would seem to have an advantage in this area. Eckert also provided a more specific, potentially near-term example — one that involves the MoneyCard powered by Green Dot. First, a little bit about how the Walmart MoneyCard program works. It features cash-back rewards for Walmart purchases, enables direct deposit and a 2-day advance on earnings deposited there, online bill pay and other benefits. There is also a feature called the Vault. Customers with a Walmart MoneyCard can put up to $500 in a virtual Vault for safekeeping. Once the money is in the Vault, each dollar earns an entry for one of 1,000 cash prizes every month (one grand prize of $1,000 and 999 $25 prizes), Walmart has said. When customers use the Walmart MoneyCard Vault, their savings increase by 35 percent on average, and they have seen a 274 percent usage increase since Vault was announced more than two years ago. Now imagine that a person uses the Walmart mobile app and her Walmart MoneyCard to plan out a shopping list before visiting one of those stores. FinTech and retail tech could be integrated so that she can make that list and also learn how much each item will cost with her shopping budget linked to that MoneyCard account updating in real time to reflect the planned purchases. As well, such tech — that is, the marriage of FinTech and retail technology — could help her manage her spending as she plans those lists and even shops inside Walmart stores. The app could also keep memory of what she might have bought at the same point the year before, giving other shopping options and otherwise providing more information and transparency — and incentive to shop at Walmart. “Those things could not be done before because the tech was not built in such a way to allow seamless continuity,” he told Webster. For now, though, the focus is getting this accelerator effort off the ground — Walmart will hold the majority stake in that operation — and getting more consumers to sign up for Walmart MoneyCard accounts. “We’ve not had detailed discussion with Green Dot about where the road map is going,” Eckert said. Retail FinTech Trends The two companies might have not their exact road map. But PYMNTS research has certainly dug deep into recent FinTech and retail technology trends — and what consumers going into the new decade want from their apps and app experiences. In fact, in June 2019, a PYMNTS study of 1,037 U.S. consumers, a representative sample of the mobile-using public, found that consumers access one of more than 44 different apps the very first thing when they wake up every day across those different categories — from email to their calendar to mobile banking, social media, shopping and messaging apps. When asked which app consumers first look at when they wake up in the morning, it was either a social media app like Facebook (or Instagram if they are millennials) or text/email to organize and plan their days. Those apps, however, largely compartmentalize access to everyday activities. It has become more convenient to check how much money is in a consumer’s checking account via a banking app, find what they might want to buy, then determine whether their favorite retailer has the item available for in-store pickup and how long it might take to drive to the store to pick it up after ordering online. That would seem to bolster the case for this Walmart-Green Dot joint accelerator — and lend credence to how Eckert described the possible coming attractions from that operation. Just about a third of the consumers we studied expressed a strong interest in the “app of apps” concept, with 11 percent (10.9 percent) expressing an extremely strong interest. Only 13 percent of the consumers said thanks, but no thanks. The majority, 54.4 percent, were on the fence — they were a little or somewhat interested in having a single app as the gateway to a more streamlined interaction with the many apps they use every day. Walmart is certainly a part of this trend — or, at the least, figures in consumer preferences. Brand familiarity is important, as it can spark a vital sense of app security and reliability. Walmart, according to that study, is part of that list, along with Google , Amazon, Apple, and PayPal. Another point in favor of the deepening relationships between retailers and financial services comes from another PYMNTS research report, this one titled The Where Will We Bank Next Survey?, which happens to be a Green Dot collaboration. That research found that 57.5 percent of consumers surveyed for the report are indeed interested in banking with companies that are not financial institutions. Even so, the challenges are still significant, as traditional banks and credit unions still retain massive amounts of trust among consumers, who, in any case, are often reluctant to go through the trouble of moving over bills and accounts to new FIs. Yet, some 42 percent of consumers view Walmart as their favorite brand. Indeed, 28.9 percent of consumers said they trust Walmart enough to bank with the chain — that compares 30.1 percent for Amazon, 19.4 percent for Target and 14.5 percent for Uber. Extended Relationship The relationship between Walmart and Green Dot also just got some other new life in Tuesday — and that brings us to the second part of the deal that was announced late Tuesday afternoon. The two companies have extended their MoneyCard program for another seven years. Green Dot will continue as the issuing bank and program manager for the program. FinTech and retail tech — excuse the overly poetic image to come — are almost like two dancers swirling toward each other. The challenge, one taken head-on by TailFin, is for retail and FinTech to learn that choreography — and avoid stepping on each other toes. “If you don’t have an accelerator moment, it won’t be brought to life,” Eckert said. Related Items:consumer banking, Daniel Eckert, Digital Payments, Editors' Picks, FinServ, FinTech, Green Dot, Main Feature, Merchant Innovation, Mobile Payments, MoneyCard, News, TailFin, walmart Fountain Lands $23M To Grow Job Platform For Gig Workers Citi Explores The Real-Time User Experience	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359028
__label__cc	0.629916	0.370084	Your banner could be here! Find out how! Posting the finest in science fiction, fantasy and alternative writing and artwork. For free. In our sober moments... MenuHome Reader's login \| Writer's login Pi�atas From Space!: Crazy Games With Cards And Dice Jeromy Henry Stormcastle: And Other Fun Games With Cards And Dice The Stang Harris Tobias A Fisherman's Guide to Bottomdwellers Michele Dutcher I Don't Sleep, I Dream Patrick Niemeyer It was close to sundown by the time we reached the picnic spot. That didn�t seem to bother Les. Jackie complained that the water would be too cold to go skinny-dipping, but I think she was joking. It�s hard to tell with her. Anyway, the chicken was delicious. I�ve tried, but I never can get the seasonings just right like she can. After dinner, Les suggested we climb a tree. It was a little weird, but I said okay. Jackie couldn�t join us in her dress, so it was just the two of us. We started up. It was really hard to see anything in the waning light, but Les insisted we could do it. He was ahead of me the whole time, scrambling up through the branches like a squirrel. One time, I almost fell, but he caught me by the hand and pulled me up. I didn�t know he was that strong. Eventually, we reached the top�or as close as we could get, anyway. �I�m the king of the world!� he shouted. Jackie laughed. They were a good couple. I tried to say something, but my foot slipped. I tumbled through the branches, each one handing me to the next like I was falling down the stairs. Eventually, I hit the ground. It didn�t hurt that bad, actually, although I�ll probably take it easy at the gym for the next week or so. Jackie was by my side almost immediately. Les slid down a moment later. She grabbed one hand. He grabbed the other. �Are you alright?� they asked at the same time. �I�m fine,� I smiled. �Couldn�t be better.� They exchanged a look. �Let�s get going,� she said. �We don�t want to miss the concert.� At this point, I didn�t really feel like swaying and grinding to the arena rock anthems of Secret Honor, but I went along with it. Jackie drove. Les sat in the front. I took the back middle seat. As we crested the hill, I was blinded momentarily by the last disappearing rays of sunlight that somehow managed to drill into my eyes harder than a laser pointer. �You okay?� said Les, noticing me rubbing my eyes. �Yes,� I said. �That�s good,� said Jackie. �We don�t want to lose you.� �Jackie?� �Yes, Mom?� �I was hoping we could talk.� �I don�t want to talk right now.� �You�re not getting rid of me that easily.� �Fuck you.� �I don�t think I�ve ever heard you use that word before.� �I use it all the time. Just not around you.� �I know you�re angry at me.� �You have no idea how I feel.� �May I sit down?� �No.� �When I first met your father�� Oh, for Christ�s sake, Mom! Do you really think I want to hear another story about you and Dad? I get it: you were tempted, you stayed pure, I didn�t, look what happened.� �I�m not mad at you, dear. I�m just glad you didn�t get pregnant.� �We used protection.� �I figured you would.� �It was only one time anyway.� �I didn�t stay pure.� �What?� �I thought your father was turning away from me, so I offered him�� Was that when I was�� Yes.� �And you were married right after?� �I knew a priest at a nearby church. He didn�t ask too many questions.� �How could you never tell me about this? All this time, you�ve been treating me like a whore just because I, I�you wouldn�t even meet with Les. Just because he has two fathers�� Jackie, I need to tell you something. You�re going to hate me, but at least you�ll understand. Your father didn�t just turn away. He fell in love with someone.� �Someone from the church?� �Was it the Jewish girl in that one picture�� It was a man.� �Jackie? Jackie, please don�t just sit there. Say something, anything.� �You told Robert he was an abomination.� �I know.� �You told him he and Joey were living in sin and you didn�t want their son corrupting your daughter.� �I am so, so sorry.� �It�s too late now. What did you think was going to happen: if you told me, Les and I would get back together? We�re broken up, Mom. He won�t even talk to me.� �That�s probably for the best. Give it time. Wounds heal.� �Were you trying to heal me?� �Every time I try to do anything to you, it fails. I tried to help you stay strong, and you spat in my face. I tried to teach you to put yourself in God�s hands, and you told me to stop controlling you. All I�ve ever done is make you hate me.� �I don�t hate you.� �Right now, all I care about is that you still love God.� �I still love God.� �I was thinking I was going to write a letter. To Robert. I wanted to tell him I�m sorry about what I said about him and Joey.� �Are you going to tell him about Dad?� �I don�t think that would be a good idea.� �I�ll get you some paper.� �Have you spoken to Chris?� �Not in almost a month. He deactivated his Facebook account.� �If you hear from him, let me know.� �I will.� Arthur lies back and stretches his arms above his head, recalling the feeling of Chris�s warm body pressed against his. Chris is making coffee�which is unusual, since this is Arthur�s place�but he doesn�t seem to mind. From where he lies, Arthur can just see the curves of Chris�s ass peeking over the kitchen counter. That sweet, sweet ass, he thinks, and smiles. The coffee is strong for his tastes, but that�s no matter. He doesn�t even care about Chris�s morning breath as he leans in for a kiss. �So what do you want to do today?� he asks. Chris hesitates slightly. �Well, I have work in an hour,� he says. �When do you get off?� �Last night.� �No, I mean really.� �Look, Arthur, you�re really cute, but I don�t want this to be a permanent thing. Can�t we just be friends?� �Fuck you!� Arthur is surprised by the intensity of his response. He�s always liked Chris, but he never realized that his feelings were this strong. �Look,� he says, trying to control his emotions. �When you came here last night, you had this look in your eyes. Like you really, really needed someone to listen to you. It�s not like I get that many visitors out here. I figured we must�ve had something going to, you know, do what we did.� �I came here because I thought you�d understand.� �I�m not in love with you. I�m in love with�� Les?� �Jackie.� �Does she know?� �No. I don�t know how to tell her.� Arthur sets down his cup of coffee. Chris stands before him, stark naked, his slender body glowing in the morning sunlight. Arthur has always preferred a tight, toned body to a thickly-muscled one. �I�m not your surrogate girlfriend,� he says at last. Chris doesn�t say a word, picking up his clothes from where they lie, having flung them off in a fit of passion the previous night, and begins to get dressed. Arthur takes both cups of coffee into the kitchen and empties them into the sink. He stands over it as the brown liquid runs down the drain, trying to think about his latest work of art, what strange and exciting pieces of scrap metal he might find in the junkyard he inhabits today, or something, anything other than the terrible loss he has just experienced. Eventually, he snaps, slamming his fist down on the edge of the sink so hard that he cries out in pain. Chris looks up from buckling his belt. �Are you okay?� he says. �Go�just go,� Arthur manages through clenched teeth. Chris leaves, not closing the door behind him so that it slams against the side of the trailer. Arthur goes into the bathroom, sizing himself up in the mirror. He hates this body, hates this beard and the long, dark hair that makes him look like either a Biblical character or a homeless man, hates the scared, lonely, pathetic man staring back at him. The roar of a car engine tells him that Chris is leaving the junkyard. He waits until he is certain that he is gone, then walks outside, surveying his kingdom. He likes this place. He likes the otherworldly atmosphere and the art he creates by welding old car parts and tools together. Most of all, he likes the knowledge that no one can enter this place and hurt him without his consent. For better or worse, he thinks, this is my home. Zeke was a divine singer. What�s more, he loved doing it. His favorite movie was Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a glam-rock musical adapted from an off-Broadway show about a transsexual whose operation is botched, leaving him/her with a�well, you figure it out. The movie�s final song, �Midnight Radio�, is a heart-stopper. Zeke liked to sing it as the closing song at concerts. Tonight�s was the best he and Secret Honor had had in a long time. He sings that we should hold on to one another, that tonight we would have to. The crowd swayed and moved with the music. Zeke loved singing in his garage. His family was on good terms with the neighbors, so generally, no one complained about the loud music blaring from the house every other Friday night. But there was one person who didn�t seem to be enjoying himself. There Chris stood, bobbing his head, rocking back and forth, doing his damndest to convince everyone that he wanted to be there. It wasn�t that he wasn�t moving enough; indeed, he was moving as much as some of the band members. But the spark in his eyes was missing. On any other night, Chris would be giving off enough energy for ten people. Now, he was just another face in the crowd. I don�t know about you, but I never understood why some people go crazy at concerts. Crowd-surfing just seems like a good way to get violated, and while I�m not normally one to complain about topless women, the sheer volume of girls ripping off their shirts causes me to wonder�oh right, the story! Anyway, Zeke gave up wondering what was bugging Chris and tried to focus on the people who were feeling the music. There was Les with his arms around Jackie. For a Christian girl, she was a pretty uninhibited dancer. Good couple, those two, he thought. And then there were Rich and Jay, both of whom had taken off their shirts and grinding so close to each other you�d think they were a couple. Right next to them were�fuck it, what is wrong with Chris tonight? He just left for the bathroom! Whenever I go to a concert, I wait until it�s over to�okay, deep breaths. Hold on, folks, I�ll be back in a second. Alright, I�m back. I guess I just get a little worked up sometimes. Seriously, what kind of person goes to the bathroom with two minutes left in the show? Couldn�t he hold it? He went before, and it�s not that long of a show. But when you�re a guy like Zeke, you really need to feel the energy of the audience raising you up. If there�s even one person who�s not into it, it kinda drags the whole thing down, like a fly that won�t stop buzzing in your ear. So the song ended, and the entire room burst into applause. Zeke took a bow, then stepped into the audience to thank everyone for coming. There�s no other way to describe Zeke�he just looked cool. He wore a long black dress with heavy mascara and eyeliner. Not too many guys could look badass while cross-dressing, but he was one of them. Like that Eddie Izzard, only not funny so much as just awesome. Not that Eddie Izzard isn�t awesome. He�s my favorite transvestite comedian. Well, he�s the only one I know. I like the way that he doesn�t make the transvestite thing into the whole point of the act, even though he still talks about it. So yeah, Zeke. That guy is awesome. (The lights come up on Les�s bedroom. His bed lies center left, angled slightly so that he lies neither parallel nor perpendicular to the edge of the stage. Next to his bed is a nightstand with a lamp, and downstage center is a desk and chair. The desk has a notebook on top.) (LES is lying in bed, asleep. When the lights come up, he awakens, then rolls out of bed and comes downstage in nothing but his boxers. He sits down at the desk, picks up a pen, and is about to start writing in his notebook when a knock sounds, offstage, at his door.) LES: Hang on! (He reaches under his bed and pulls out a pair of pajama pants. He dons them, then picks up a Def Leppard shirt off the floor and puts it on. Before he can answer the door, however, there is the sound of a door opening and ROBERT enters stage right carrying a tray of food. ROBERT is an aging, slender man, possibly balding, with mannerisms that are on the effeminate side.) LES: Hey, I didn�t let you in! ROBERT (setting the tray on the desk): Oh please, I didn�t see anything. Anyway, here�s breakfast. LES: Oh, thanks. I love French toast. ROBERT: I know. (LES sits down to eat. ROBERT watches him.) LES: Don�t think I don�t see what you�re doing. ROBERT: What? LES: Don�t �what� me. You brought me breakfast because you�re tired of me sleeping until two. Good thing for me I was already up. ROBERT: Have you started looking for a job? LES: Yes. I applied to the Trader Joe�s on Kensington and the bakery on the corner. ROBERT: Have you called Doris? LES: I was going to do that today. (ROBERT exits and reenters carrying a cordless phone which he sets in front of LES. He is about to exit when LES says his next line.) LES: Fuck you. ROBERT (wheeling): Excuse me? LES: Why do people say �excuse me� when they heard you just fine? I�m sick of you not giving me any breathing room! ROBERT: I�m just trying-- LES: Don�t �I�m just trying� me either! I�m sick of this. I wish you and Dad would just go away! ROBERT: You know what I wish, Les? LES: What? ROBERT: I want you to call me �Mom�. ROBERT: I mean it. I can�t stand it, you calling him �Dad� and me by my first name like, like I�m your uncle or something. I�d rather you called me �Mom�. LES: Is �Pop� okay? ROBERT: Yes. Yes, Pop is fine. LES: Good. I�ll call Doris when I�m done eating, okay? ROBERT: Great. Look, I know you want to find a job by yourself, but most of the progress you make in this world is through connections. LES: Got it. ROBERT (kissing the top of his head): Bring the dishes back when you�re done, okay? (LES nods. ROBERT is about to exit when LES stops him again.) LES: Aren�t you gonna ask? (ROBERT hesitates, wondering if it would do any good to resist. Finally, he gives in.) ROBERT: How is she? LES: She won�t talk to me. ROBERT: It hurts a lot. There�s nothing I can say that will make it any easier. LES: You don�t need to say anything. (ROBERT lingers for a second, watching him eat, then exits. LES watches him go, then takes the tray off the desk and sets it on the floor, once again picking up the pen and opening the notebook.) LES (writing): Last night, I had a dream� (The lights go down as the scene ends.) There is a place in Hyland Park that everyone thinks no one else knows about. It�s right above one of the still spots in the river. Swimming in the river is forbidden, but friends and lovers have been known to ignore that rule on occasion. That no one bothers to bring any bathing suits tends not to stop them. The view from this spot is breathtaking, although the trees block one from being spied by anyone nearby. In short, it�s a hotspot for seduction. With all of the young people using this place as a means to get into each other�s pants, it�s a miracle that no two people ever get the same idea on one night. Whether one uses it for skinny dipping, seduction, a picnic, or all three, it�s a pretty safe bet that one and one�s companions will be alone the whole time. It�s magical that way. No one told Les about this place. He found it while hiking one Saturday afternoon with Joey, who is quite the outdoorsman. No one told him to bring Jackie out here for a romantic dinner, then tell her that his all-time favorite song was �Nightswimming� by R.E.M., and that nothing would please him more than to do that right now with her. And even if someone had told him all that, no one but he could ever have come up with the line that sealed the deal. When she protested that she was uncomfortable getting naked, he responded, �You don�t have to be naked. But I will be.� I�m not going to describe the event itself. For one thing, I believe Jackie and Les deserve some privacy, and for another, I think you already know what happened. The first time is rarely mind-blowing, but it�s always memorable. The sex wasn�t really what it was about anyway. Afterwards, they fell asleep. It was a warm summer night. Les had strange dreams. He dreamt that Darth Maul from Star Wars was showing him a painting and demanding, in the most stereotypically �black� voice this side of Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder, that Les tell him its meaning. Les recognized the painting, although he could remember neither the title nor the artist. It depicted a pipe on the stand with the words �This is not a pipe� in French underneath it. When Les said that the pipe was just paint on a canvas, Darth Downey reached into the painting, pulled out a real pipe, and said, �You still think it�s just paint, white man?� Les took the pipe. He doesn�t remember what happened after that. The next thing he knew, Jackie was shaking him awake, telling him that they had to get going, that she had to get to work and her mother would be wondering where she was and she�d have to lie and say she was at Marcie�s house because overnight stays were forbidden. She wasn�t scared that her mother wouldn�t believe her, but she really hated lying to her. Les told her he�d drive her straight to work. Nobody saw them put their clothes on and pack up the picnic basket. When they headed down to the road, the people on the street were the first ones they�d seen apart from each other in over twelve hours. They loaded up the car and drove off in silence. �Where did you get this?� Jackie asked as they pulled up to a stop sign. Les took his eyes off the road and looked at her. In her hands, she held a pipe. (The trailer opens on a shot of an empty field. The weather is cold and gray. No civilization or natural landmarks in sight. Suddenly, a TV falls from the sky. Cut to a close-up as it hits the ground.) LES (voice-over): Last night, I had a dream� (The opening notes of the Talking Heads� �Dream Operator� play on the soundtrack as Jackie carries a flower in a pot out to the creek, planting it alongside rows of other plants. The screen fades to black and the words, �The brain is wider than the sky.�Emily Dickinson� appear onscreen. The music stops.) (Cut to Chris in a bathroom, staring into a mirror. He is pail and gaunt, his body language jerky. Sounds of a party can be heard through the door. He bends over and snorts a line of coke that is on the bathroom counter. As he exits the bathroom, we get a shot of his face as Def Leppard�s �Rocket� plays on the soundtrack. Chris rockets through the party in fast-motion, never interacting, barely even taking it in. The music fades as we cut to Jackie and Les sitting, fully clothed, on the edge of his bed.) JACKIE: I�m worried about Chris. LES: I am, too. JACKIE: He says he can�t even sleep anymore. LES: I know the feeling. (The conversation continues in voice-over as we show Chris and Arthur having their impromptu bonfire. Arthur stomps and dances around the fire, acting out his story in the most dramatic fashion. Chris is delighted.) LES: He goes places. He hangs out with people I didn�t think were his type of people. It�s almost as if he� JACKIE: Les? LES: Yes? JACKIE: Forget it. (Cut to Zeke at a Secret Honor concert.) ZEKE: Who�s ready to rock out? (The crowd cheers. A montage ensues of the band playing and the audience enjoying themselves, all done in silence. Eventually, the images flash by so quickly that it is impossible to process it all at once. Just when it threatens to become too much, we cut to a shot of Chris sitting in a chair in front of someone�s bookshelf, talking to someone off camera.) CHRIS: I love you. (The Flaming Lips� �Fight Test� begins to play on the soundtrack. What follows is a montage of Jackie shouting at Les as he storms away, Chris cresting a hill and surveying the town that lies before him, and Les smashing a potted plant in his backyard.) (Cut to Joey sitting at his kitchen table, talking to Les.) JOEY: You�re not a man until you�ve wondered if the world would be a better place if you�re not in it. LES: Would it? JOEY: What do you think? (The longest and final shot of the trailer is a long shot of Jackie, Les and Chris at a Fourth of July party. Chris is lighting fireworks in the backyard, but in the other half of the frame, we can see Jackie and Les just around the corner of the house, kissing out of sight of the others. The camera closes in on them, slowly eclipsing Chris from the frame. Eventually, their faces fill the screen. They separate and look into each other�s eyes. Fade to black as the film title, followed by release date and credits show.) (End of trailer.) He sits in the corner, not saying anything, not eating or drinking anything but a glass of water. We ask if he would like to join our table. He says no. Bob finishes butchering �Sympathy for the Devil�, and there is scattered, mostly sarcastic applause, especially from our table. There is a scraping behind me as he stands up to add his voice to the chorus we�ve heard this night. The song starts, and I don�t recognize it, although it sounds very 90s. He starts singing, and immediately I am taken. It�s not that he�s the greatest singer in the entire world, just that there is a passion in his voice that surpasses anything else I�ve heard tonight. The song is a breakup song�my favorite kind. Something about wanting her to stay, but realizing that he can�t make her and that if she really wants to go, that�s her choice. I know the feeling. Under the table, Sheila�s hand finds mine, and she lays her head on my shoulder. Ah, bliss. Afterwards, I stop him and tell him how much I liked his performance. He says thanks. I ask if I can buy him a drink. He says yes. He doesn�t look twenty-one to me, but the bartender hands his ID back to him without comment and begins to mix him a mojito. We fall into a discussion about music and how it changes over the years while still keeping its soul. He likes the 90s�Nirvana, early Radiohead, some rap and hip-hop. I like the classic stuff. For me, it is, was, and always will be about Zep. Sheila and the others are leaving. I ask if I can catch up with them later, at Dick�s. She says that�s fine. I give her a kiss, and she casts a glance back at us as I sit back down on the barstool to resume our conversation. �So,� I said, downing the last of my Guinness. �You seeing someone special?� He looked at me coldly. �I don�t fuck closet cases.� �What?� I said. �Dude, what are you talking about? Did you see my girlf�� You looked like you were kissing a snail. There was more warmth when you patted me on the shoulder.� �Fuck this. I thought you seemed cool. I�m outta here.� �It hurts, doesn�t it?� he called after me as I put my hand on the doorknob. �Like you�re down in a hole, just jamming your head against it, but you can�t get out, can�t even back up or get any breathing room or anything?� I let my hand fall. �Don�t act like you know me,� I said, turning back to him. The other patrons were staring, but I didn�t care. �You don�t know a goddamn thing about me.� �You�re right. I don�t,� he said, patting the barstool. �Sit down. You can tell me all about it.� I hesitated, my eyes roving all over the room as if the strangers there would call my girlfriend and tell her what happened. What the hell, I thought. I could use a rest. I sat back down, feeling not so much that I�d dug myself out of the hole as that I�d cleared some space and could breathe easier. �You know what I hate?� I said, not taking my eyes from my empty glass. �I hate the way we�re all portrayed as sissies on TV. Aren�t there any who are just like us�you know, guys?� �Amen to that,� he says. �Hey, I never got your name.� I tell him. He tells me his: Zeke. We go back to talking about music. By the time we part ways, I feel much better. At least, I think I do. You find yourself in a large green field, surrounded on all sides by fog. Before you can wonder what you are doing there, Charlton Heston appears in the mist carrying a shotgun. He begins to fire it at you. You bounce away like a character in a video game, little electronic noises sounding every time your feet leave the ground. Heston continues to chase you, and you find that you are no longer in a field but a parking lot, except that instead of cars, it is filled with Transformers. They appear hostile to you, and as you run from both them and Heston, a Native American man with a feather in his headband grabs you by the hand and says, �This way.� The next thing you know, you are in a colossal factory with huge triangular windows where the walls should be. You think the Transformers cannot see you, but they find your hiding place and begin to chase you and the Native American man as you jump from catwalk to massive window sill, always getting higher and higher, never getting any farther from your pursuers. Somehow, you are no longer in a factory, but on a tropical island. The Transformers have been replaced with pirates, and they chase you into the sea. You intend to sail away, but for some reason, there is only so much sea, as if you are all in a fishbowl and if you swim too far out, you find yourself crashing against an invisible wall. Through a combination of speed, agility, and flat-out desperation, you manage to evade the pirates. But somehow, they grow not only more determined but more numerous, and eventually, you find yourself swimming at top speed around the outer rim of the enclosure, always escaping by only a hair�s breadth. Just when you think they are about to catch you, you slip away, but the next one is even closer, and the next, and the next, and the next� Suddenly, you are lying shirtless on a beach. The Native American man has his arms around you, and although he still has the feather in his headband, he is now shirtless as well. You relax for a moment, thinking all will be well, but then you hear footsteps crunching in the sand. It�s Charlton Heston, and he�s come to take his revenge. What happens next is much like what came before, with more running and hiding, more narrow escapes, and more desperation. The only thing that changes is the form of your pursuer. Charlton Heston becomes a six foot-tall carrot, then the Easter Bunny, then your second-grade teacher. The Native American man, except that he loses all of his clothes, stays the same the whole time. Eventually, Charlton Heston shoots you. You don�t feel anything, even though you think you should be dead, what with this gaping hole in your chest. The Native American man turns to you, kisses you, and says, �It�s the cheese, Les.� Then you wake up. Jackie, it�s Les. I know it�s kind of weird that I�m writing in your journal without you knowing, but believe me, it�s better for both of us. I got on the train because I knew you took it home from work. I don�t know what I was going to say. I hadn�t thought that far ahead. Anyway, I saw you asleep by the window with what looks like your dream journal under your arm and I decided I�d write you a message. I love you. You know that. It didn�t work out, but I don�t think that�s why. I used to think that that was all that mattered. If you loved each other, everything else would just work itself out. I guess Chris proved us wrong, huh? Tell your mother I�m sorry for what I said about her garden. She�ll know what I mean. Also, I�ll ask Robert if he can send her his omelet recipe. He�s got this one with cheese and mushrooms that�s totally killer. I know you really like cheese. I didn�t get on this train to talk about omelets. Truth is, I don�t really know why I got on here. I guess I just got so fed up with both of us refusing to talk to the other, then deciding that we wanted to talk just when the other had decided they didn�t want to that I had to do something about it. But now that I think about it, there isn�t really much to say. You�ve moved on, I�ve decided that you�re not really what I want in a girlfriend, and Chris is�I don�t even know where he is. Actually, there is one thing I�d like to say: whatever did or didn�t happen between you two, I forgive you. I�m not saying that there�s anything that you need forgiveness for, just, well, you know what I mean. Your stop is coming up. I�m going to get off before that. I don�t want you to see me before I get off the train. This could be the last time I ever see you at all. That�s probably not true. If we wait a couple years, we could try being friends. Zeke says it�s a good idea to wait a couple years. There�s one more thing I need to say before I go: I didn�t dream last night. I woke up this morning and the last thing I remembered was going to bed. That�s kind of magical, isn�t it? Anyway, I have to leave you now. I hope when you wake up and read this, you feel a lot better. I�m starting to feel pretty good these days myself. Read more stories by this author This story has been viewed: 704 times. Did you enjoy this story? Show your appreciation by tipping the author! Enter your tip amount. ($1.00 minimum) Then click on the tip cup! Quantum Musings Raymond Coulombe, Michael Gallant, Timothy O. Goyette Transdimensional Blues Raymond Coulombe Timothy O. 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__label__wiki	0.544693	0.544693	Insights › Click here to close 11 Jan 2017 \| RWS Moravia Blog \| Two Big Tips for Writing Content for Translation Many a translation failure has little to do with the translation itself. In fact, a translation tries to imitate the way the copy was written in the first place. These ‘upstream’ errors, though, can be easily avoided if content writers know who the ultimate consumers of their work will be — worldwide. If that’s not always possible, at least some coordination can and must be arranged between content writers and translators. In today’s day and age, it’s safe to assume that a product will go global at some point, if it hasn’t already done so at its launch. By extension, the content that you write must also be ready to go global. What tips can translators give to their content writer friends (and their bosses in marketing) so that their own job gets easier? Save the creativity for marketing copy Marketing copy tends to use colloquialisms and packs a big message into as few words as possible. Taglines, especially, make for a translator’s nightmare. It’s quite impossible to mean the same thing in just a couple of words or phrases across multiple languages, however simple the phrase may be in the source language. Take NIKE’s ‘Just Do It’ slogan. On the face of it, it shouldn’t be difficult to translate, right? I mean, just three words and a simple message of action, determination, inspiration. It turned out to be so difficult that NIKE eventually decided to just leave it in English. Watch this interesting video by NIKE for its Chinese audience where it attempts to make clear what its tagline means, with a series of sentences that emphasize the opposite. But then that’s the nature of marketing copy — there’s no way you can use neutral or standard language just so you can be relevant in all languages. That comes at the cost of lost intimacy with the customer — in all languages. However, there’s also a huge body of content that companies cannot afford to recreate in each and every market they operate in: web copy. Not the ultra-creative homepage copy, but the rest of the pages, user guides, video subtitles, product interface copy, and other online resources. When writing any of these, you really need to avoid expressions that only make sense in your particular cultural background. I still stumble on LinkedIn’s notification alert that says, “You’re all caught up!” The first time I saw it, I nearly panicked. What was I caught up in? How? And without my knowledge? It took me a while to realize that all that LinkedIn meant was that I was done catching up with various alerts from contacts in my network. Relief! Of course, it’s not always easy to figure out what may be incomprehensible in other markets — that’s one more reason why you need to involve localization professionals from the start. I remember from my brief stint at an elearning company how an entire instruction manual fell apart because the creatives in India used a mosquito as a motif. It made no sense to audiences in countries where the mosquito was unheard of or was very rare. If you must use colloquialisms or local slang, it’s always a good idea to include footnotes for translators, explaining the sense of the phrase. That way, at least it can be recreated in the target languages without mayhem. Same goes for humor that you may feel compelled to use to add some color to the content. Use plain language and be loved by translators All the rules of plain language make perfect sense when writing for translation. And not just because they make the translators’ job easier, but also because people all over the world want to be able to understand what they read, and not be confused by it. Plain language requires that you use the active voice so that there is clarity about the doer of the action. This and other rules result in the use of far fewer words, and shorter, precise content means fewer words to translate. It’s also a sensible approach for translating into languages such as German that take up to 30% more space compared to English text. This becomes critical in mobile app localization where screen real estate is precious. Using plain language at source makes the content clear and unambiguous, bringing down the number of clarifications sought by translators. It will also usually result in plain-language translations. While this post focuses on useful tips for writing translation-friendly copy, companies must also think about putting in place a global content strategy. That will provide the overall framework and conventions which will continue to guide the creation and translation of content. Join us in Supporting Translators without Borders this Holiday Season! Four Questions to Guide Your Localization Technology Strategy Working at RWS	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359035
__label__cc	0.727701	0.272299	04 December 2014 \| Anchorage Losing a Friend 24 July 2014 \| Bulldog Cove Resurrection Bay 21 July 2014 \| Shelikof Straight Alaska Peninsula Looks like July 4 in Dutch After the Gale Out of the twenties and into the thirties One Week Out 14 June 2014 \| Passage 10 May 2014 \| Maleolap Atoll Out of the Doorway the Bullets Rip... 07 May 2014 \| Maloelap Atoll A Hunting We Will Go 02 March 2014 \| Rongerik Atoll The Way Things Were 12 February 2014 \| Ailuk Atoll Isle of Sails 05 January 2014 \| Majuro 22 December 2013 \| Majuro 27 November 2013 \| Tarawa Thanks Be Kiri was born just over one year ago in the small Pacific island nation of Kiribati (pronounced "kiri-bas.") At a gas station in Tarawa, I'd noticed the tiny kitten's tail sticking out of an empty single serving Mylar potato chip bag. She was flea-ridden and mangy, but her eyes shown brightly. "What do you say Lolo," I asked? "We only have the Marshall Islands to go through before we get home to Alaska. You have wanted a cat - and they are not going to care when we get to Dutch." We eyed her keenly and assessed the situation. Her life here in Tarawa, would surely end soon - falling prey either to the nocturnal cannibalistic dog packs, or starvation. We made a pact and agreed; "if she only lives one month with us, she will surely have a better life that she would here." With the gas station attendant's blessing, we adopted her and brought her home to Radiance. We bathed her in a plastic tub and picked the fleas from her tiny body - which fit in the palm of my hand. Over the next seven months, Kiri would grow into a fine young feline and become a valued crew member and dear friend - serving as watch-mate for an epic voyage of almost 5000 nautical miles of sailing. As Lolo and I stood watch schedules 24/7, Kiri kept us company with her playful antics and warm snuggles. We cared for her like a child and she made our house a home. Together, we endured the mundane with the terrifying, big waves and sea-sickness, the sweltering heat of the tropics, and the frigid temperatures as we moved north. We taught her the ways of life aboard but she knew nothing of life ashore. In August, our voyage ended when we arrived in Seward, Alaska, and moved to a home in Anchorage. We were worried about her, but she seemed to delight in everything new....trees, birds, grass, strange animals...indeed, everything was wild and amazing and she was full of enthusiasm. She refused to be kept indoors, so we got her fixed and got her a collar. She ventured ever-farther from the front door, but always returned to climb atop Lolo's chest at night - roaring away with her enthusiastic purring. Then she'd settle at our feet for the night. In the morning, she'd rise with me and the alarm clock for a quick snack and then want to go outside. Yesterday was just such a day. In the morning, I lifted her and gave her a snuggle, and then looking at the new fallen snow outside, let her out. I woke Piper, made coffee and called outside for Kiri. Then I took a shower and called Kiri. I got dressed and Piper made her lunch, and I called Kiri. "Piper, we have to get going so I can get you to school." I said. We hopped in the car and began to drive. On the next street over, in the middle of the darkly lit road - atop fresh white snow, I saw a black and white object. I knew it was Kiri but I did not want to believe that. I pulled the car over. She lay still - with only a dusting of fresh snow on her fur. Blood dripped from her mouth and her eyes were wide open. I took her in my arms, held her head and buried my face into her fur. "Oh Kiri, it's OK......sweetie.....it's OK." She was warm and her eyes were wide open. Her body was limp, but she seemed as if she was still there. Through tears, Piper and I stroked her and spoke to her - telling her "it's OK.... We love you Kiri...we love you." I didn't know what to do. I knew she was dead, or nearly so and I thought that Lolo should say goodbye, so we raced back home and broke the terrible news. I gave Kiri one last hug - her body still warm and fur, soft and supple, then lay her in a shoe-box and drove Piper to school. I have never, in all my years felt so saddened by the loss of a pet. I used to believe that as humans, we could heal. And even our hearts could heal and be good as new. But I know now, after living and experiencing loss as long as I have that a piece of your heart dies each time. And it leaves a hole... that will never, ever, be filled again. There is a hole in the house and it hurts. As I look at Kiri's collar, half-empty food dish, and little ball of tinfoil, I realize she will never know how much she meant to us, how much she helped us on our passage, how much she was loved, or how much she will be missed by us. By all measure, Kiri won the lottery in quality of life and though her life was short, I will never, ever forget her. I don't for a second regret adopting her, but I only wish she had been able to stay a little longer. We slip through the small cut in Granite Island that opens into Taz Basin - a spectacular jewel of an anchorage along the Kenai Fjords. It is boisterous and rolly outside, but placid and serene in the tiny basin. Hundreds of feet of solid granite shield us from the wind outside and it's almost eerie just how quiet and still it suddenly becomes. We drop the hook in 85 feet of water, though we are just a hundred feet from the shore. Launching the dinghy, we decide to take Kiri with us and consider the smooth granite rocks a safe place for her. She has been to shore exactly twice in her life - once with me on a deserted atoll in the Marshalls, and once in Kodiak to visit the vet and get her shots. She is beyond reluctant, more terrified. But in a matter of days she will be living the life of a landlubber, so this will be good for her. She scurries across the granite boulders and into the brush - meowing in protest. With Piper's help we coax her out after picking some blueberries for breakfast pancakes and take her near the summit to overlook the rollicking sea on the other side. She is not impressed and instead of hiking with us, scampers into a hole quite deep between the huge boulders. O.K. she is a cat. She needs to be rescued by the equivalent of the fire department. Fine. She can wait. I look back upon Radiance floating in the placid tranquil water and tugging at her anchor line. This unassuming and relatively tiny eggshell of fiberglass has transported us some 20,000 miles over the last two years. She looks a little tired..with yellow salt water stains along her waterline. She has been good to us. She has kept us safe and sound. She has delivered us home. As I look down upon her, with my daughter at my side, I ponder this for a moment. We decide to head back to the boat but first must rescue the cat from the tiny bear-like den she has wedged herself into. Lolo takes off her hat and jacket and lays down in the rocks - reaching far down into the hole and grabs Kiri by the scruff of the neck. She can't really move, so she hands the cat up to Piper who hands her to me. I stuff her into the arm hole of Lolo's jacket and she does not complain. She wants to be saved. We head back to the boat for dinner and a movie and sleep well. This morning after some blueberry pancakes and a short excursion ashore, we head off to Resurrection Bay....our home waters. Trolling through Pony Cove, I hook a silver salmon but it manages to shake the hook. I can't believe we are here. Everything looks so beautiful. The mountains, the water....the water. The water is...is...greenbluesilver. It's kind of Fender sea foam green, but that's not it. It's silvery, Brach's candy blue..or Kenai River green. I struggle to describe it. It's, it's,.....it's home. There is no other color like it. I see my soul in it just under the wavelets. There is stupid chatter on the radio - from Deshka River tinnies here for the Seward Silver Salmon Derby. They are like Jr. High School boys on the radio. I cringe at their radio etiquette and wish the coast guard would issue citations to them. But, I know they are weekend warriors from Anchorage and they have short fuses. Was I like that? Will I be like that again? I have always been a sap. I've wondered how I would feel arriving back home after such a long journey...after such a long time...a very long time planning for this trip. This trip of a lifetime. I know I will get choked up. Maybe not now, maybe not tomorrow - when we pull into Seward and tie up the boat..to the dock..from whence we left some 20,000 miles and two years ago. But if I happen to be in your company and I do start to get all teary eyed, be forewarned as I'm sure it is going to happen - and probably more than once. We are home and I feel not unlike I did after I graduated from high school - heading off to college and an uncertain future. For I certainly have an uncertain future. But it is one I do face with pride and open arms. We are leaving Kaflia Bay on the Alaska Peninsula this morning. Stretched across the Shelikof Straight I can see the entire Kodiak Island chain in the distance. It's another beautiful day. We've spent the last four days exploring, bear viewing, picking salmon berries and just plain ogling the overwhelming scenery in one of Alaska's true gems - Geographic Harbor. Lush green mountains thrust steeply from the emerald sea, their tops still covered with thick volcanic ash from the huge novarupta eruption in 1912. Volumes of this coarse ash form light tan colored beaches - giving the shallow waters a tropical appearance and we couldn't help but to take a swim at one. Though the tides weren't quite low enough for clamming, it didn't stop the bears from strolling along the beaches and we were constantly on the lookout, shouting "hey bear, ho bear." We watched numerous fluffy sows with anywhere from one to three roly-poly cubs. On one small beach, several bears congregated near a dead sea mammal, posturing and challenging one another for the right to feed. It seemed one male bear was the king though and he guarded the feed with bravado while the others gazed on yearningly. We watched him pull great hunks of fat from the carcass - stuffing himself for hours. Exploring the shallow lagoons by dinghy, we stuffed ourselves with huge bright salmon berries, saving some for pancakes and pie! We met the fish and wildlife volunteers, Dan and Mary - the only seasonal inhabitants of Geographic Harbor and they told us of an archeological dig going on at Takli Island where they have found artifacts from settlements dating back 4000 years or more. In short, I could spend the whole summer right here.. But the tick of the clock is becoming more audible as we near the end of our journey. So we moved up the coast another 20-miles last night, stopping at Kaflia Bay (the very site where Timothy Treadwell - aka grizzly man and his girlfriend Amy, were killed and eaten by a particularly hungry brown bear.) We dropped the hook near a perfect sand beach in bright emerald water. Mountains rose straight up around us and we watched huge schools of salmon fry roll around the boat. I commented "look at the water. It's just so amazingly beautiful." Lolo said "wow, look at this place. Wow!" Slightly mocking us, Piper said "look - it's just so.....normal." I guess we can tell we've been away for two years. It's true we've seen some really spectacular, beautiful and amazing places. Though I've lived in Alaska for nearly fifty years, I am still humbled and awed by this place and it makes me so happy to know that the most spectacular and amazing place we've seen on our trip..is the very place we call home. I am reminded of a quote I once read which seems to ring true: "We shall not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploration will be to arrive where we started. And to know the place for the first time." -T.S. Elliot, "Little Gidding" They say those who gaze upon Priest Rock are destined to come to Dutch Harbor again. It is for this reason we were warned by our friend Nic not to look at it. But it was too late. After finishing a celebratory steak dinner aboard, we stood on C-float watching the myriad of bald eagles and fired away our questions at our neighbor John Kelly - the first live person we'd talked to in 25 days. Over dessert aboard, he shared his special reserve of Japanese Suntory whiskey (empty bottles of which we'd seen all over the beaches of the Marshall Islands, but had never tasted) and we talked until 3am before finally realizing it was late; a fine welcome to the land of the midnight sun. Over the next few days we explored the thriving fishing town of Dutch Harbor and old town of Unalaska. As the number one fishing port in the nation, Dutch Harbor handles 800-million pounds of bottom fish and crab per year. I'd planned to cash in on a crab feast or two so we saved our appetites for Sunday brunch at the Grand Aleutian Hotel where amongst other delights, there is a never ending giant bowl of red king crab legs. I love crab, but especially king crab. The feast was delicious and we had earned it crossing 3300 miles to get here. After the second heaping plateful, I was stuffed - this being only the second time in my life to admit I could eat no more crab (Brad West will remember the other.) For the next few days we ogled at the wares in the ship supply store and shopped at the giant Safeway which sports the most amazing display of diverse and fresh produce we've seen in over a year. We had a cheeseburger at the Harbor Bar and walked into Unalaska. Lolo relished in a long hot shower at the community center, while I photographed the historic Russian Orthodox Church and noted the site of the once famous Elbow Room bar. During the hay day of the king crab fishery, fishermen rolling in cash would wait in line to get in, often tipping the waitresses with 100 dollar bills for their drinks. We picked up some groceries for dinner and stopped at the hotel on the way back to relish a pint of fine Alaskan IPA on tap. Good food and good beer. Nobody does it like the good ole USA..even in Dutch Harbor. On the dock, we were greeted by a friend of a friend, Frank Kelty, who asked if we'd seen much of the place and graciously offered to take us on a driving tour the next day. Frank, it turns out, has been in Dutch Harbor since 1973, is a wealth of information and had even been the mayor of Unalaska for a number of years. After picking up a couple more pounds of king crab from Mike's Firehouse, we were sipping Alaskan Amber and preparing for another crab feast when the radio crackled to life with the voices of our friends on Off Tempo. They were still hours away, but would make it in tonight - after 33 days at sea. Later, while chatting and congratulating them on deck, another gentleman named Cooper motored by in his small boat and handed us a couple packs of fresh sockeye salmon. Damn, it's good to be back home and if we find ourselves in Dutch Harbor again, that will be just fine with me. Every sailor knows that any plan made is subject to change. In spite of our best intentions, it seems that forces have conspired to deliver us to Dutch Harbor. The last 24 hours have seen us bucking headwinds and 3 meter seas trying to beat eastward. When I pulled up the chart this morning, it showed 124 miles to Dutch...or 1-more day, and that began to sound pretty appealing. This was followed by a series of email exchanges. Piper would not be able to join us in Kodiak as early as originally planned due to her summer vaulting competitions, and then Brian and Terri from Off Tempo informed us of the "all you can eat Sunday brunch" at the Grand Aleutian Hotel in Dutch where it is reported "the crab alone is worth the price." When we also realized that tomorrow is the 4th of July, it seemed meant to be. Plus we may not get another easy chance to visit Dutch Harbor, and it's right here. Besides all of that....we're pretty exhausted and ready for a whole nights sleep. Chances are we can't stay long and we might even luck out and find some westerlies which would make a nice sail for the final leg. Now if we can just keep Kiri away from all the tomcats. We just passed the 50th parallel, but it has not come easily. Our passage thus far has seen unseasonable weather - and an onslaught of lows traveling across the pacific. The North Pacific high has waxed and waned - allowing these festering lows to migrate into our path and several days ago we found ourselves on the wrong side of one and riding out a gale for a couple days. 30-knots of sustained wind and 4 meter seas begin to take their toll on a boat and crew after a while. The boat is washed repetitively with sea water, and it eventually finds it's way into places through small deck leaks we never had. The cacophony of riot is astounding. Rigging strains with shock load forces as the boat lurches and bounds through the seaway. Bulkheads creak incessantly and drips of seawater appear on the settee cushions and the forward bunk. We are wet. It's impossible to sleep as my ears lock into every sound for clues of something going wrong. I think about contingencies..if something happens, what will I need to do quickly? What about this? What about that? If we hit something, or something hits us, how will we stop the water? Will we have time? If we lose the rig, how will I rig an antenna for the HF radio? What if one of us gets badly injured, or worse, falls overboard? We're over a thousand miles from anywhere and there's nobody else out here. We are essentially alone on the planet. I've thought about these things before, but in a gale, the loop plays over and over and it's stressful. Kiri, our cat, is not impressed and she climbs onto our chest peering into our eyes as if to say "can you please make this stop? " We took some evasive action by veering north to let the low sweep over us faster and it did. Things have been much better since yesterday, though we are seemingly trapped in the center of the low in dense fog as it moves along with us. But our weather guru tells us things will be improving as this dissipates and there's nothing concerning in the near forecast. We've now sailed over 3000 miles and have 750 miles to go. With any luck we'll make Kodiak in 6 days. Looks like we'll miss 4th of July, but it will sure be nice to dry out, see Piper and maybe even stroll on up to the Kodiak Island Brewery...not necessarily in that order. Vessel Make/Model: Beneteau First456 Hailing Port: Seward, AK Crew: Mark Ward, Laurence M [...]rk's experience includes extensive cruising in Southcentral Alaska - Prince William Sound, Kodiak and the Alaska Peninsula, numerous long distance deliveries from Seattle to Seward via Inside Passage and the Gulf of Alaska, seven years commercial fishing experience in Bristol Bay and bareboat charters in Baja, Mexico. Laurence spent several years sailing on the eastern seaboard, from Nova Scotia to the Caribbean. Transatlantic, sailed from East Coast through Panama Canal to California. Sailed out of Seattle for several years. Made her way west and north... Professional experience as yacht rigger. Passion for sailing. Both Laurence and Mark are experienced musicians and multi-instrumentalists. Radiance is a German Frers designed Beneteau First456 sloop. She has the deep lead fin keel and tall rig. She competes in the local sailing regattas and had taken top honors in all events on multiple occasions. Laurence and Mark have returned from a 2.5 year blue water cruise that essentially [...] circumnavigated the Pacific Ocean. Route was follows: Alaska – Seattle Victoria BC - Maui (Vic-Maui Yacht Race) Palmira Line Islands Cooks Is. and Samoa Tonga New Zealand (We are now here for cyclone season) Fiji Vanuatu Vanikoro Kiribati Marshall Islands Alaska We have reluctantly returned, but are making plans for future cruising! Home Page: http://www.sailblogs.com/member/thebigblue/?show=profile Radiance's Photos - Fiji Photo 3 of 71 \| Back To Album Who: Mark Ward, Laurence Port: Seward, AK Refit photos WHSYC SailBlogs Friends	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359038
__label__wiki	0.993669	0.993669	How The Young and the Restless Wasted Elizabeth Hendrickson’s Return by Kristyn Burtt Mar 15, 2017 at 5:54 pm EDT Image: Nicky Nelson/WENN When Elizabeth Hendrickson’s return to The Young and the Restless as Chloe Mitchell was announced last spring, fans rejoiced. However, her character’s storyline over the last year has left viewers scratching their heads. Why did Y&R bring Hendrickson back if they didn’t know what to do with her character? More: Sean Spicer’s Daily Press Conferences May Put More Soap Actors Out of a Job Now the rumor that Hendrickson’s contract hasn’t been renewed has everyone looking for the real reasons her storyline was so weak this year. She has exited the show before to pursue other acting opportunities, but this time around it feels different. It looks like she got caught up in the shift to a new showrunner and head writer. Former head writer Chuck Pratt Jr. was the one who brought Hendrickson back on the show, but then left to head the Fox show Star. Once head writer Sally Sussman came back into the Y&R fold last September, she returned with her own ideas to restore Y&R to its former glory. Sussman spoke to TVLine about the characters she wanted to focus on and the list didn’t include Chloe. “I see eight stalwarts. They are the indispensables,” said Sussman. “In no particular order: Nikki, Victor, Jack, Ashley, Nick, Sharon, Billy and Victoria.” More: Let’s Talk About the Diversity (or Lack Thereof) in Daytime TV In that same interview, she revealed that Adam Newman was dead and the character would not be resurrected with a new actor playing the role after Justin Hartley departed for This Is Us. “I’m not playing it at all. Adam is off the show,” she explained. “And Justin Hartley will never be back. He’s too successful now. He’s gone.” What’s curious about these statements now is that viewers know it was Chloe who shot Adam Newman with the tranquilizer dart. If you keep Adam dead on Y&R, it doesn’t leave many places for Chloe to go except out the exit door. There’s no conflict left for Hendrickson’s character since she’s been painted into a corner — no romance and no interest in the paternity of her daughter, Bella. More: Victoria Rowell’s Lawsuit Against Days of Our Lives Comes to a Curious End According to Daytime Confidential, CBS won’t comment on Hendrickson’s contract, but it may not be the last of Hendrickson altogether. A source told the soap opera site, “Elizabeth only signed on for a year. She’s still there through spring and could stick around on recurring.” Even with a recurring status on Y&R, it still makes us wonder: Why did they bring her back with no place for the story to go? Before you go, check out our slideshow below. CBS soap operas soaps The Young and the Restless	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359051
__label__wiki	0.81067	0.81067	About Shen Yun Challenges We Face 9 Characteristics of Shen Yun Shen Yun Costumes Shen Yun Props Stories and History Shen Yun and Traditional Chinese Culture DISCOVER THE 9 CHARACTERISTICS Back Explore > Wu Song Beats the Tiger Wu Song Beats the Tiger Wu Song is a character from the classic Chinese novel Outlaws of the Marsh. The 14th of the 108 heroes of Mount Liang, he was known for extraordinary martial arts skills, and his capacity for liquor. One day, while passing by a small village in Yanggu County, he saw a sign outside the local tavern: “Three bowls of our potent liquor, and you will not make it through the forest.” Wu Song was skeptical. He downed 15 bowls before heading for the woods. The bartender tried all he could to stop him, warning that a ferocious tiger was on the loose. But his entreaties were in vain. Wu Song drunkenly stumbled on his way and went deep into forest. Tired, he took a break and lay down for a nap. No sooner had he fallen asleep than he was woken up by the roar of tiger upon him. That instantly sobered him. The fighting expert sprang up, pounced on the tiger, and killed it with his bare hands. News of his heroic feat spread, and Wu Song was given a high government post in Yanggu County. Hearing the good news, Wu Song’s older brother moved to Yanggu with his new bride. He was a simple, kindhearted man who sold steamed buns on the street, but in appearance he was every inch Wu Song’s opposite—short, stocky, and well, ugly. His wife, however, was beautiful. Unfortunately, she was also a treacherous schemer—she committed adultery and then poisoned Wu Song’s poor brother. To avenge him, Wu Song killed the woman and her lover, placed their heads in front of his late brother’s altar, and then turned himself in to the authorities. But he was so popular with the locals that the court decided to spare his life and only exile him to a prison in Mengzhou County. In prison, Wu Song lived an easy life with help from his new friend, the chief warden’s son, Shi En. Shi En happened to own a restaurant, which was forcibly taken by a ruffian renowned for his martial arts skills. To help his buddy out, Wu Song fought off the bully and reclaimed the restaurant. However, he had little time to savor his success. Enraged by defeat, the thug conspired to frame Wu Song and have him exiled from Mengzhou with a pair of assassins. Luckily, Wu Song managed to kill his guards before they murdered him. A convicted criminal, Wu Song had no choice but to continue as a fugitive. On his travels, he met a sympathetic couple (though the wife had at first tried to turn Wu Song into stuffing meat). To hide him, they dressed him up as a monk, and Wu Song eventually made his way to Mount Liang. There, he became one of the infantry leaders of the 108 outlaws. During the punitive exhibition led by Song Jiang to crush the rebellion of Fang La, Wu Song lost an arm in battle. And yet after their victory, Wu Song was one of the few survivors who declined the emperor’s invitation to return to the capital. It was a smart choice—the rest who accepted were tricked and killed. Wu Song converted to Buddhism at the Six Harmonies Temple, living a life of seclusion until his natural death at age 80. Interestingly enough, Wu Song was an actual historical figure mentioned in many ancient records and local annals. A record from the Northern Song Dynasty recalled a story in which Wu Song killed a tyrannical government official to protect the populace. Tags: Outlaws of the Marsh , Drunk Heroes , Adventures Yang Zhi Sells His Sword The Good-Bad Monk Lu Zhishen Outlaws of the Marsh The Song Dynasty Bang - Staff Drunk Heroes Ancient Warcraft Traditional Virtues Interact with Shen Yun: Guestbook Newsletter What’s New Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world's premier classical Chinese dance and music company, established in New York in 2006. It performs classical Chinese dance, ethnic and folk dance, and story-based dance, with orchestral accompaniment and solo performers. For 5,000 years, divine culture flourished in the land of China. Through breathtaking music and dance, Shen Yun is reviving this glorious culture. Shen Yun, or 神韻, can be translated as: “The beauty of divine beings dancing.” Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Shen Yun & Spirituality Latest & Featured Shen Yun Shop Friends of Shen Yun Tian Yin Music Store Shen Yun Performing Arts Official Website Friends of Shen Yun Shen Yun Shop Copyright ©2020 Shen Yun Performing Arts. All Rights Reserved. Contact us Terms Privacy Site map	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359052
__label__wiki	0.62256	0.62256	Halo: The Thursday War Book Two of the Kilo-Five Trilogy Book #12 of Halo By Karen Traviss eBook Unabridged Audio Download The second novel of the Kilo-Five Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss—part of the expanded universe based on the award-winning video game series Halo! 2553. Welcome to humanity’s new war: silent, high stakes, and unseen. This is a life-or-death mission for the Office of Naval Intelligence’s black-ops team, Kilo-Five, which is tasked with preventing the ruthless Sangheili, once the military leaders of the alien alliance known as the Covenant, from regrouping and threatening humankind again. What began as a routine dirty-tricks operation—keeping the Sangheili occupied with their own insurrection—turns into a desperate bid to extract one member of Kilo-Five from the seething heart of a brutal civil war. But troubles never come singly for Kilo-Five. Colonial terrorism is once again surfacing on one of the human worlds that survived the war against the Covenant, and the man behind it is much more than just a name to Spartan Naomi-010. Meanwhile, the treasure trove of Forerunner technology recovered from the Forerunner shield world of Onyx is being put to work, even as a kidnapped Sangheili plots vengeance on the humans he fears will bring his people to the brink of destruction… #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and comic book author Karen Traviss has received critical acclaim for her award-nominated Wess’har series and Ringer series, as well as regularly hitting the bestseller lists with her Star Wars, Gears of War, and Halo work. She was also the lead writer on the blockbuster Gears of War 3 video game from Epic Games. A former defense correspondent and television and newspaper journalist, she lives in Wiltshire, England. Publisher: Gallery Books (April 2, 2019) Fiction > Science Fiction > Military Fiction > Science Fiction > Adventure Book Cover Image (jpg): Halo: The Thursday War More books from this author: Karen Traviss More books in this series: Halo	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359054
__label__cc	0.666505	0.333495	Author's Inspiration Rejuvenate And Nourish Your Writing With Author's Inspiration Writing Blog X-Division Assignments Blog Wade’s People Writer’s Notebook Howard Pease Blog Second Root Services Category Archives: Opening Paragraphs “A String of Beads,” by Somerset Maugham Posted on 11 March 2017 by Richard — Leave a reply Plunge Opening: “What a bit of luck I’m placed next to you,” said Laura as we sat down to dinner. “For me,” I replied politely. “That remains to be seen. I particularly wanted to have the chance of talking to you. I’ve got a story to tell you.” At this my heart sank a little. “I’d sooner you talked about yourself,” I answered. “Or even about me.” (My mentor Howard Pease continues) We learn from this that we are probably beginning a first-person, observer’s story about someone we have not yet met. And we also get the impression that if Laura is to tell the story, her interpretation will be different from the observer’s, the “I” person, Mr. Maugham himself. Except for setting—a dinner party—we get nothing else. Maugham’s first goal in writing was clarity, and indeed this plunge opening is instantly understood by a reader. Posted in Opening Paragraphs, Writer's Notebook \| Leave a reply “A Cold Potato,” by Peter De Vries Posted on 6 March 2017 by Richard — Leave a reply Dialog: Sitting in a lawn chair tinkering with a broken bed lamp, Tom Bristol listened with half an ear to an account his wife, Alice, was giving of some neighbors with whom they’d recently become acquainted. “Guess what the Twinings do,” she said. She was sitting across a parasol table from him. “When Bob is in the house, say, and Julia’s back in that studio barn where she does her clay modeling, they write each other notes. And guess how they get them to one another.” She paused, waiting for his response, but he was engrossed in his puttering. He chewed his tongue and pulled faces as he worked. “Do you know what they do?” Alice asked. Tom grunted enquiringly, poking an electric cord through the back of the lamp base. “They give them to Clementine—that cocker they have, you know—and Clementine delivers them. And waits for answers!” Alice laughed aloud. “Isn’t that darling?” (My mentor Howard Pease continues) Now, there is nothing wrong with this paragraphing—or, rather, lack of paragraphing—if you are quick at getting the idea that it is Alice who is doing all the talking. However, let’s see what happens when we use the Henry James method. Sitting in a lawn chair tinkering with a broken bed lamp, Tom Bristol listened with half an ear to an account his wife, Alice, was giving of some neighbors with whom they’d recently become acquainted. “Guess what the Twinings do,” she said. She was sitting across a parasol table from him. “When Bob is in the house, say, and Julia’s back in that studio barn where she does her clay modeling, they write each other notes. And guess how they get them to one another.” She paused, waiting for his response. But he was engrossed in his puttering. He chewed his tongue and pulled faces as he worked. “Do you know what they do?” Alice asked. Tom grunted enquiringly, poking an electric cord through the back of the lamp base. “They give them to Clementine—that cocker they have, you know—and Clementine delivers them. And waits for answers!” Alice laughed aloud. “Isn’t that darling?” In using this method of paragraphing dialogue and using it consistently, the reader soon learns to know when one character stops talking and/or acting, and when another character begins. From the reader’s viewpoint, this is a distinct gain. “The Labors of Hercules” by Agatha Christie (My mentor Howard Pease introduces an exercise) For Example No. 1 we’ll examine dialogue paragraphs that do not contain any hurdles, yet show no consistency in method. Here are ten consecutive paragraphs from Agatha Christie’s The Labors of Hercules: Hercule’s voice interrupted him. “Why will they be all right I when you are gone?” Hugh Chandler smiled. It was a gentle, lovable smile. He said, “There’s my mother’s money. She was an heiress, you know. It came to me. I’ve left it all to Diana.” Hercule Poirot sat back in his chair. He said, “Ah!” Then he said, “But you may live to be quite an old man, Mr. Chandler.” Hugh Chandler shook his head. He said sharply, “No, M. Poirot. I am not going to live to be an old man.” Then he drew back with a shudder. “My God! Look!” He stared over Poirot’s shoulder. “There—standing by you. … ” (Howard Pease continues) This paragraphing wastes space—and paper—by giving a separate paragraph to the speech of a character and a separate paragraph to the action of that same character. I’ve often wondered if Agatha Christie wants to make her stories appear longer than they really are. Let’s use the Henry James technique. Hercule’s voice interrupted him. “Why will they be ‘all right’ when you are gone?” Hugh Chandler smiled. It was a gentle, lovable smile. He said, “There’s my mother’s money. She was an heiress, you know. It came to me. I’ve left it all to Diana.” Hercule Poirot sat back in his chair. He said, “Ah!” Then he said, “But you may live to be quite an old man, Mr. Chandler.” Hugh Chandler shook his head. He said sharply, “No, M. Poirot. I am not going to live to be an old man.” Then he drew back with a shudder. “My God! Look!” He stared over Poirot’s shoulder. “There—standing by you. …” By using this method, what have we gained? We’ve gained several lines of print. We could revise, also, and delete he said several times and the prose would still be clear as well as less wordy. Prose, like everything else, changes through the years. Until the middle of the nineteen-twenties, writers used synonyms galore in an effort to get away from the monotony of using said too frequently. The protagonists declared, asserted, offered, observed, responded, rejoined—the list is almost endless. Then a rebellion set in. Dashiell Hammett and Ernest Hemingway dropped all these synonyms. Their characters simply said something, usually in short declarative sentences. (from a collection of opening paragraphs at www.secondroot.com) “My Family and Other Animals,” by Gerald Durrell Posted on 27 February 2017 by Richard — Leave a reply Descriptive Paragraph: July had been blown out like a candle by a biting wind that ushered in a leaden August sky. A sharp, stinging drizzle fell, billowing into opaque grey sheets when the wind caught it. Along the Bournemouth sea-front the beach huts turned blank wooden faces towards a greeny-grey, froth-chained sea that leaped eagerly at the cement bulwark of the shore. The gulls had been tumbled inland over the town, and they now drifted above house-tops on taut wings, whining peevishly. It was the sort of weather calculated to try anyone’s endurance. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) Thus begins one of my favorite nonfiction books. It is a first-person story of several years in the life of the Durrell family, a widowed mother and her four children. Caught in a Channel town in weather continually bad, they voted in desperation to escape for one year to the inexpensive Greek island of Corfu. Mrs. Durrell, slightly vague in her suggestions, always charming and never shocked, allowed that year to stretch by vote to five years. “A Ride Through Spain,” BY Truman Capote Certainly the train was old. The seats sagged like the jowls of a bulldog, windows were out and strips of adhesive held together those that were left; in the corridor a prowling cat appeared to be hunting mice, and it was not unreasonable to assume his search would be rewarded. “Red Sky at Morning,” by Richard Bradford It snowed for three days in early November, and the people of Sagrado put their cars in garages and walked everywhere. Amadeo, who came in from Rio Conejo every morning in the pickup, put snow chains on the rear tires and loaded the truck with three hundred pounds of concrete blocks to get traction. An entire family of Navajo Indians froze to death in a drafty hogan near Beclabito, where the temperature went to 46 below one night. Forest rangers on snowshoes hiked up to Bernal Peak and announced that the 117 inches of snowpack promised a good spring runoff …. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) This opening of a chapter in a novel is presented here for a purpose. Instead of a static passage describing the New Mexican town of Sagrado under snow (Santa Fe?), the author shows action, what the local people did as a result of a sudden change of weather. “The Snake,” by John Steinbeck Posted on 19 February 2017 by Publisher — Leave a reply It was almost dark when young Dr. Phillips swung his sack to his shoulder and left the tide pool. He climbed over the rocks and squashed along the street in his rubber boots. The street lights were on by the time he arrived at his little commercial laboratory on the cannery street of Monterey. It was a tight little building, standing partly on piers over the bay water and partly on land. On both sides the big corrugated-iron sardine canneries crowded in on it. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) Here the setting shows the protagonist as part of his environment. A further step gives us his name, and we learn that he is young. By implication we gather that Dr. Phillips is not a medical man but a scientist who runs a commercial laboratory on cannery row; therefore, he is no doubt a marine biologist. Notice that he is in action. We glimpse the tide pool and the rocks on the beach. We do not see the town itself until the protagonist arrives at his laboratory. The time element is mentioned twice, but not by clock. This gives the impression that Dr. Phillips is a man who works until it is too dark to see. Notice, too, the active verbs climb and squash, both used without adverbs. “The Lottery,” by Shirley Jackson The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green. The people of the village began to gather in the square, between the post office and the bank, around ten o’clock; in some towns there were so many people that the lottery took two days and had to be started on June 26th, but in this village, where there were only about three hundred people, the whole lottery took less than two hours, so it could begin at ten o’clock in the morning and still be through in time to allow the villagers to get home for noon dinner. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) Here again we have the same three elements closely tied together: the setting, a village square; the time, ten o’clock in the morning; and the subject, a lottery. Not until you reach the last two words—noon dinner—do you realize that the story is set back in time to the indefinite past. What kind of lottery you as a reader are about to witness is gradually built up in a matter-of-fact way by implication—hints and suggestions rather than explicit statements—until at last understanding sweeps over you with a rising sense of horror. “The Garden Party,” by Katherine Mansfield They could not have had a more perfect day for a garden-party if they had ordered it. Windless, warm, the sky without a cloud. Only the blue was veiled with a haze of light gold, as it is sometimes in early summer. The gardener had been up since dawn, mowing the lawns and sweeping them, until the grass and the dark flat rosettes where the daisy plants had been seemed to shine. As for the roses, you could not help feeling they understood that roses are the only flowers that impress people at garden-parties; the only flowers that everybody is certain of knowing. Hundreds, yes, literally hundreds, had come out in a single night; the green bushes bowed down as though they had been visited by archangels. “The Chrysanthemums,” by John Steinbeck The high, grey-flannel fog of winter closed off the Salinas Valley from the sky and from all the rest of the world. On every side it sat like a lid on the mountains and made of the great valley a closed pot. On the broad, level land floor the gang plows bit deep and left the black earth shining like metal where the shares bad cut. On the foothill ranches across the Salinas River, the yellow stubble fields seemed to be bathed in pale cold sunshine, but there was no sunshine in the valley now in December. The thick willow scrub along the river flamed with sharp and positive yellow leaves. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) This introductory paragraph takes you to the Salinas Valley—in California, if you know your Steinbeck, the time is winter, specifically December. You may decide that this description is gray and dull. Still, note the yellow stubble as well as the willow scrub with yellow leaves. In spite of the gray environment, something flames up, perhaps within the protagonist, who enters the story in the fourth paragraph. “Monastery Road,” by Eric Mitchell Anthony was too excited to sleep. At midnight he heard the cook’s drunken voice raised in song behind the inn and later a rooster crowing; he saw the first grey light of dawn streak bits of sky through the narrow window. He sprang up from his mattress before anyone else was awake and hurried, shivering in the early chill, to the wash basin outside the back door … He put on his clothes in the dark. His loose surcoat had blue and tawny stripes. (My mentor Howard Pease continues with an exercise) Now underline with your two colored pencils: blue for any of the senses used, red for the color words. Next, let me say that here is an author who makes use of color words as well as the five senses, and usually he uses both with exactness. This paragraph, however, happens to contain a flaw, a statement about color, that mars the flow of the narrative. Can you spot it? Pause for a moment until you find it. Here’s the flaw: If our protagonist is putting on his surcoat in the dark, he cannot see its colors, and neither can we. A small inaccuracy, yes. Still, it is a tiny hurdle which an alert reader might stumble over. Therefore, when you present any of the five senses in your writing, take care that your statement is physiologically possible. “Youth,” by Joseph Conrad And this is how I see the East. I have seen its secret places and have looked into its very soul; but now I see it always from a small boat, a high outline of mountains, blue and afar in the morning; like faint mist at noon; a jagged wall of purple at sunset. I have the feel of the oar in my hand, the vision of a scorching blue sea in my eyes. And I see a bay, a wide bay, smooth as glass and polished like ice, shimmering in the dark. A red light burns far off upon the gloom of the land, and the night is soft and warm. We drag at the oars with aching arms, and suddenly a puff of wind, a puff faint and tepid and laden with strange odors of blossoms, of aromatic wood, comes out of the still night—the first sigh of the East on my face.… (My mentor Howard Pease continues) Pay attention to the fact that the author places the protagonist in a certain place—in a small boat offshore—and through that young man’s consciousness we get an impressionistic picture of the landfall, in the morning, at noon, at sunset, at night. It is a picture in words that appeals to three of our senses, sight, smell, touch. H. L. Mencken said of Conrad: “There have been, perhaps, greater novelists, but I believe that he was incomparably the greatest artist who ever wrote a novel.” “Madame Bovary,” by Gustave Flaubert Opening paragraph: Madame Bovary had opened her window that gave on to the garden, and was watching the clouds. They were gathering in the west, in the direction of Rouen, twisting rapidly in black swirls; out from behind them shot great sun rays, like golden arrows of a hanging trophy; and the rest of the sky was empty, white as porcelain. Then came a gust of wind; the poplars swayed; and suddenly the rain was pattering on the green leaves. But soon the sun came out again; chickens cackled; sparrows fluttered their wings in the wet bushes; and rivulets flowing along the gravel carried away the pink flowers of an acacia. Here we have the protagonist placed at an open window. Next we are given a picture with movement as perceived by two, or possibly three, of her senses. Whether or not the wind struck Madame Bovary’s face is not indicated, but it did strike the trees. Notice that in his mention of trees Flaubert gets down to specifics. He names poplars and one acacia. Now take a blue pencil and underline words presenting sound: rain was pattering and chickens cackled. Next take a red pencil and underline color words. I find five: black, golden, white, green, pink. When an artist or illustrator writes a book, it is always noticeable how many color words he uses. Some writers use hardly any. Once I handed back to a student his manuscript with the notation that it was what I called a gray piece of work; he had not brightened it up with a single bit of color, not even reds, blues or greens. When, a week later, his manuscript came back to me, I found that he had walked his protagonist up a garden path bordered with flowers of a dozen different colors. It was like a list of bouquets you might order for a wedding reception—no, you’d never order so many colors. I thought my student was trying to get a laugh out of me, but he assured me in all seriousness that it had not been intended as a joke. At once I saw I had failed to say: Sprinkle color words into your manuscript. “The Gold of Troy,” by Robert Payne Posted on 9 February 2017 by Publisher — Leave a reply During the seventies and eighties of the last century an old gray-haired scholar, wearing a high collar and a sun helmet, was to be seen wandering over the ruins of an obscure mound in Asia Minor. He was short and wiry, with dark brown eyes, high cheekbones, a heavy nose, and a sensual mouth; there was something of the peasant about him, something too of the Lubeck merchants who were his ancestors. He spoke in a high-pitched voice, dressed shabbily, walked with a curious gliding motion, and always carried in his coat pocket a dog-eared paper-bound edition of the Iliad or the Odyssey. To the friendly inquirer he would explain that he had uncovered the ancient city of Troy and found in its walls a secret treasure hoard of gold, which he kept securely locked in his house in Athens. He believed that the ashes of Odysseus, the crown jewels of the Trojan Empire, and the golden death masks of Agamemnon and many other Greek heroes were in his possession, and it is just possible that his claims were justified. Until he was long past middle age he never touched a spade, but during the last seventeen years of his life he excavated continually. The most unscientific of archeologists, he founded the modern science of archeology. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) Let me note here that this biography won critical acclaim as well as a place on best-seller lists. Best sellers, good, bad, or indifferent, usually have one thing in common: they have a mass appeal; that is, the average reader finds them interesting enough to recommend them to friends. It is at once evident that this is not a jazzed-up biographical novel based on more imagination than facts. The opening paragraph, long and detailed, gives the impression that here is a book based on good, solid material. The author presents his protagonist in an interesting way. The mention of Odysseus, the crown jewels of the Trojan Empire and the death masks of Agamemnon echo in our minds like the opening bars of a song remembered from our childhood. The author captures our attention and succeeds in luring us on to read further. “Lord Jim,” by Joseph Conrad Posted on 7 February 2017 by Richard — Leave a reply He was an inch, perhaps two, under six feet, powerfully built, and he advanced straight at you with a slight stoop of the shoulders, head forward, and a fixed from-under stare which made you think of a charging bull. His voice was deep, loud, and his manner displayed a kind of dogged self-assertion which had nothing aggressive in it. It seemed a necessity, and it was directed apparently as much at himself as at anybody else. He was spotlessly neat, appareled in immaculate white from shoes to hat, and in the various Eastern ports where he got his living as ship-chandler’s water-clerk he was very popular. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) Observe that, instead of the protagonist’s name being given in the opening paragraph, the author uses the pronoun he, just as Kipling does in “Kim.” This can be very effective, especially so when the title contains the name of the protagonist. Lord Jim is a translation of Tuan Jim, as he was called by the Malays in Singapore and other Eastern ports. “Miriam,” by Truman Capote For several years, Mrs. H. T. Miller had lived alone in a pleasant apartment (two rooms with kitchenette) in a remodeled brownstone near the East River. She was a widow: Mr. H. T. Miller had left a reasonable amount of insurance. Her interests were narrow, she had no friends to speak of, and she rarely journeyed farther than the corner grocery. The other people in the house never seemed to notice her: her clothes were matter-of-fact, her hair iron-gray, clipped and casually waved; she did not use cosmetics, her features were plain and inconspicuous, and on her last birthday she was sixty-one. Her activities were seldom spontaneous: she kept the two rooms immaculate, smoked an occasional cigarette, prepared her own meals and tended a canary. Then she met Miriam. It was snowing that night. Mrs. Miller had finished drying the dishes.… (My mentor Howard Pease continues) Notice the matter-of-fact prose which introduces the protagonist. Mrs. Miller is an ordinary person; she might be any aging widow living alone. Notice, too, that the second paragraph starts the story, the action. From beginning to end, the prose is keyed to the first paragraph. But the story itself is far from ordinary. The interest slowly rises to a smashing climax in the final paragraph, an ending you’ll not forget. “The Man who Shot Snapping Turtles,” by Edmund Wilson In the days when I lived in Hecate County, I had an uncomfortable neighbor, a man named Asa M. Stryker. He had at one time, he told me, taught chemistry in some sorry-sounding college in Pennsylvania, but he now lived on a little money which he had been “lucky enough to inherit.” I had the feeling about him that somewhere in his background was defeat or frustration or disgrace. He was a bachelor and kept two servants—a cook and a man around the place. I never knew anyone to visit him, though he would occasionally go away for short periods—when, he would tell me, he was visiting relatives. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) The point of view in this story is the one so often used by Somerset Maugham. It is the viewpoint of an observer, the “I” person, who tells us about the protagonist, an interesting friend or acquaintance. We never enter the mind of the main character. We merely see him in action and hear him talk, all of this interpreted for us by the observer, who is not even named. “Power of Attorney” by Louis Auchincloss No one of his law partners or clients, or even friends who considered themselves closest to him, knew the secret of Morris Madison. They saw a tall, thin, tax expert, at the height of his career in his early fifties … They suspected all kinds of lacks in his life, besides the obvious ones of a wife and children, and in the free fashion of a psychiatrically minded era they attributed his reserve and good manners to every kind of frustration and insecurity. But none of them suspected that he had a passion. (My mentor Howard Pease continutes) Notice that the first sentence—again the author telling—catches our interest. Next comes a brief description of the protagonist, plus his place in life, and his age. Then we learn what his friends think of him. The final sentence, like the first, is a hook to hold our interest and lure us into reading the next paragraph. In this second paragraph, when the action begins, author’s statement shifts to the viewpoint located in the consciousness of the protagonist; and this Jamesian viewpoint continues throughout the story. “The Late Love of Dorrie Hayes,” by Mary Jane Rolfs Dorrie Hayes had never had so much happiness that she could take any for granted. She was the kind of girl who had endured many of the small aggravations of life and some of the big ones. As an adolescent, she had been fat with an unreliable complexion and crooked teeth. When time and diligence had corrected these misfortunes, she started growing tall at an alarming rate and her hair was completely unmanageable. There were a few years of relative calm and then it started all over again. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) This first paragraph is author’s statement. Miss Rolfs tells us a few selected facts about her protagonist. We are beginning to know a bit about the outer girl and the inner girl, her looks and her worries. Our sympathy is roused. Dorrie’s predicament makes us recall the years when we, too, were dissatisfied with our appearance, those years before we finally decided upon acceptance. Most readers will want to know more about Dorrie and how she solved her problem. “The Ambassadors,” by Henry James Posted on 31 January 2017 by Richard — Leave a reply Strether called, his second morning in Paris, on the bankers, in the Rue Scribe, to whom his letter of credit was addressed, and he made this visit attended by Waymarsh, in whose company he had crossed from London two days before. As this comes from chapter five’s opening paragraph and lacks a hook, I included it as an example of a long sentence. It is exposition, but it puts a lot of water over the dam to then move into the story line. “Before the Fact,” by Francis Iles Opening Hook Paragraph: Some women give birth to murderers, some go to bed with them, and some marry them. Lina Aysgarth had lived with her husband for nearly eight years before she realized she was married to a murderer. “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber,” by Ernest Hemingway It was now lunch time and they were all sitting under the double green fly of the dining tent pretending that nothing had happened. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) This introductory paragraph, like Faulkner’s, consists of one sentence only. While Faulkner’s is made up of fifty-seven words, Hemingway’s is twenty-four. Yet note the carefully selected information in Hemingway’s sentence. He does not overload it with facts. Indeed, he suggests more than he states. He deliberately chooses to limit himself by using the objective viewpoint. (More about this in the next chapter.) The curtain has gone up on his drama. Like a theater audience we see the characters, watch their actions and hear what they say. The author may suggest and give hints, but there is no delving into the mind of anyone, no effort made here to have us identify ourselves with anyone. This one-sentence paragraph gives us the time of day, and the characters are mentioned, though they remain unnamed and unnumbered. The word tent tells us that this is an outdoor story, and the double green fly and dining tent suggest wealth. Knowing Hemingway and his fondness for big game hunts, we suspect that these people are on a safari. Then comes the hook: they are pretending that nothing has happened. “A Rose for Emily,” by William Faulkner When Miss Emily Grierson died, our whole town went to her funeral: the men through a sort of respectful affection for a fallen monument, the women mostly out of curiosity to see the inside of her house, which no one save an old man-servant—a combined gardener and cook—had seen in at least ten years. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) Here the author names his protagonist, or main character, who has just died. Then he throws out a hook to arouse our curiosity about her. We, too, now want a glimpse inside Miss Emily’s house. And we get that glimpse—and never forget what we see. “The Burning,” by Eudora Welty Delilah was dancing up to the front with a message; that was how she happened to be the one to see. A horse was coming in the house, by the front door. The door had been shoved wide open. And all behind the horse, a crowd with a long tail of dust was coming after, all the way up the road from the front gate between the cedar trees. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) The protagonist, or main character, is named, and you see what happens through her eyes. You soon realize that Delilah is a slave, and the incredible hook is her picture of Sherman’s men coming to burn the plantation house. There is no mention or the date. In the simplest language, Delilah’s own language, the action moves forward with no comment from the author. You, the reader, draw your own conclusions. “The Past,” by Ellen Glasgow I had no sooner entered the house than I knew something was wrong. Though I had never been in so splendid a place before—it was one of those big houses just off Fifth Avenue—I had a suspicion from the first that the magnificence covered a secret disturbance. I was always quick to receive impressions, and when the black iron doors swung together behind me, I felt as if I were shut inside a prison. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) This story is not to be an intellectual puzzle but a more emotional story, no doubt with chills and thrills. Though this paragraph gives other information, the emphasis from the first to the last sentence is on a hook opening. “The Autobiography of Malcolm X,” with the assistance of Alex Haley When my mother was pregnant with me, she told me later, a party of hooded Ku Klux Klan riders galloped up to our home in Omaha, Nebraska, one night. Surrounding the house, brandishing their shotguns and rifles, they shouted for my father to come out. My mother went to the front door and opened it. Standing where they could see her pregnant condition, she told them that she was alone with her three small children, and that my father was away, preaching, in Milwaukee. The Klansmen shouted threats and warnings at her that we had better get out of town because “the good Christian white people” were not going to stand for my father’s “spreading trouble” among the “good” Negroes of Omaha with the “back to Africa” preachings of Marcus Garvey. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) If you study this opening paragraph you’ll find that the protagonist is the “I” person, Malcolm Little, born in 1925; later he took the name Malcolm X. The setting is the home of a black family in Omaha. The hook has the quality of shock, toned down by the mention of the teachings of Marcus Garvey. “The Feminine Mystique,” by Betty Frieden The problem lay buried, unspoken, for many years in the minds of American women. It was a strange stirring, a sense of dissatisfaction, a yearning that women suffered in the middle of the twentieth century in the United States. Each suburban wife struggled with it alone. As she made the beds, shopped for groceries, matched slipcover material, ate peanut butter sandwiches with her children, chauffeured Cub Scouts and Brownies, lay beside her husband at night—she was afraid to ask even of herself the silent question—“Is this all?” (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) Notice how the author mentions an unspoken problem, then gets down to specifics. The protagonist is the young married woman who lives with her husband and children on an income evidently not too small. The setting is any suburb. The hook is the question she is afraid to ask even of herself. Surely thousands of feminine readers will not only be caught on the author’s hook, they will also identify themselves at once with the protagonist, whose fixed activities are their own. The Course of Europe Since Waterloo, by Walter Phelps Hall, PhD, and William Stearns Davis, PhD. On August 7, 1815, a stately British ship of the line glided out of the harbor of Torbay, and turned her prow southwestward, seeking the broad Atlantic. Upon her quarterdeck paced a little man, stout and heavy-shouldered, with a thick neck and head set low. He was clad in a much-worn green uniform of a French army officer, and the young naval lieutenants watched him curiously, yet with awe, as he walked the deck hour after hour, or stood at the porthole of his cabin, his face pale and set, his deep bloodshot eyes looking across the sea—“eyes that seemed to look at everything, and yet at something beyond.” The ship of the line was the Northumberland. Her passenger was Napoleon Bonaparte. He was bound for St. Helena, there to die a most unresigned prisoner on May 5, 1821. (My mentor Howard Pease continues) Here is proof, I think you’ll agree, that a textbook need not be dull and need not be poorly written. The late William Stearns Davis, one of the authors, was a novelist as well as a historian, and he used fiction techniques when collaborating upon this textbook. Notice that he starts on a definite day and gives a picture of a ship in motion. Next he focuses upon the ship’s deck and shows us a little man in action. Suspense, beginning with the reaction of other officers to this man, mounts steadily until the hook is finally tossed out—the man’s name. Take away the last part of the final sentence, which jumps ahead in time, and you have a professional first paragraph for a novel. Thus, were it fiction instead of a history text, your paragraph might end with the sentence: Her passenger was Napoleon Bonaparte, bound for St. Helena. “A Jury of Her Peers,” by Susan Glaspell When Martha Hale opened the storm door and got a cut of the north wind, she ran back for her big woolen scarf. As she hurriedly wound that round her head, her eye made a scandalized sweep of her kitchen. It was no ordinary thing that called her away—it was probably further from ordinary than anything that had ever happened in Dickson County. But what her eye took in was that her kitchen was in no shape for leaving: her bread all ready for mixing, half the flour sifted and half unsifted. According to my Mentor, Howard Pease, this satisfies 3 requirements: 1. Name your protagonist, your main character. 2. Mention setting, so the reader will immediately know the story’s background: a farm, a city street, a boardinghouse, a hotel, a plane. The time element is often included as an important part of the setting—the time of year, the time of day. 3. Throw out a small hook to catch the reader’s interest. “Boy Crazy,” by John De Meyer False Hooks in opening paragraphs: Walter Fenton squinted sleepily as the morning sun flooded through his bedroom window. He stretched up to pull the shade down. Then his mouth fell open in astonishment, What he saw out on the lake he could hardly believe. He shook his wife Emily. My Mentor, Howard Pease goes on to explain what he means by False Hook: Our protagonist is Walter Fenton. The setting is a house near a lake, and the time is an early morning of bright sunlight. Next comes the hook, questionable on two counts. First, the statement His mouth fell open is so trite, so old-hat, that it should never be used today. Second, the sentence “What he saw out on the lake he could hardly believe” shows the author hiding information in a desperate effort to rouse interest. Instead, it is likely to rouse irritation. Such a hook is like a child’s excited announcement, “I’ve got a secret!” after which he teases you until you beg him to tell. The revelation is always a disappointment, because by then your expectations are too high. “Passengers for Panama,” by Paul Stockton The third mate of the Araby was puzzled. From the foredeck of his old tramp steamer he looked uneasily across a deserted wharf at the little Caribbean port of La Guaira, lying quiet and undisturbed at the foot of the Andes. Too quiet, thought Tod Moran as his gaze swept the empty street. At ten in the morning, with a ship just arrived in port, a whole town does not take a siesta, even in Venezuela. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) The protagonist is named, the setting is given, and the hook is the silence and emptiness of the dockside street at ten in the morning. Note that the reason for the siesta-like atmosphere is not disclosed, but the reason is just as much a mystery to the protagonist, Tod Moran, as it is to the reader. “The Nigger of the Narcissus” by Joseph Conrad Plunge Opening Paragraph: Mr. Baker, chief mate of the ship Narcissus, stepped in one stride out of his lighted cabin into the darkness of the quarter-deck. Above his head, on the break of the poop, the night watchman rang a double stroke. It was nine o’clock. Mr. Baker, speaking to the man above him, asked, “Are all hands aboard, Knowles?” The man limped down the ladder, then said reflectively, “I think so, sir.” “Tell the boatswain to send all hands aft,” went on Mr. Baker, “and tell one of the youngsters to bring a good lamp here. I want to muster our crowd.” (Howard Pease, my Mentor, offers) In reading any story by Conrad we need to focus all of our attention upon his prose. There are undertones and depths not always seen at first glance. Here in a few words we learn that Mr. Baker is first officer on the Narcissus, that it is night—specifically nine o’clock— and the question “Are all hands aboard?” informs us that his ship is tied up in port. The word youngsters further informs us that Mr. Baker is not young, or he would not have used this term. Notice the repeated taps on darkness: from the lighted cabin to the darkness of the deck, the night watchman, nine o’clock, a lamp needed. We are soon to meet the main character, James Wait, a black seaman. The mood of this novel is somber. The darkness is followed by somber daylight at sea, and then blackness and a terrific storm. On a deeper level are darkness and turmoil within the characters. All this is the work of an artist. “Lust for Life,” by Irving Stone “Monsieur Van Gogh! It’s time to wake up!” Vincent had been waiting for Ursula’s voice even while he slept, “I was awake, Mademoiselle Ursula,” he called back. “No, you weren’t,” the girl laughed, “but you are now.” He heard her go down the stairs to the kitchen. The hallmarks of the opening are present in the naming of the main character, establishment of the setting, and a hook of playful interplay and expectation. “Girl in White” by Adela Rogers St. Johns Heading down the corridor to the elevator, Scotty Dakers kept her thoughts away from what the doctor had said, what Ingles, the head nurse, had said. She forced herself to concentrate on the numbers on the doors she had to pass. Number 517 had been little Mrs. Halles, who had actually walked the sixth day after a fusion operation; 509 was old Robertson with all his money, whom Doctor Luke had dragged miraculously back to life; 501 was where they’d finally told Mitch Delberg the truth. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) This first paragraph warrants examination. The protagonist’s name, Scotty Dakers, might be either masculine or feminine; but the author does not keep us guessing. “Scotty Dakers kept her thoughts … She forced herself … “ We are with our heroine walking down a corridor. The mention of a doctor and a head nurse and numbered rooms all indicate a hospital. Scotty’s knowledge of the patients behind each door further indicates that Scotty must be a nurse. What was said to Mitch Delberg, the patient in Room 501, is the hook. Notice that there is a minimum of what we call author’s statement, direct statement. Mrs. St. Johns does not tell us that Scotty is a nurse on Ward C of St. Luke’s Hospital in San Francisco. Instead, she enters the mind of her protagonist, and does so at a definite moment in time. Scotty’s thoughts ring true. Reader identification is immediate. If Scotty already knows something of importance to the story, the reader is told what it is. If Scotty learns something, the reader learns it at the same time. Not once is the reader jerked out of the consciousness of Scotty. Identification is complete, and satisfying. “Cyclists’ Raid,” by Frank Rooney. Joel Bleeker, owner and operator of the Pendleton Hotel, was adjusting the old redwood clock in the lobby when he heard the sound of the motors. At first he thought it might be one of those four-engine planes on the flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco which occasionally got far enough off course to be heard in the valley. And for a moment, braced against the steadily approaching vibrations of the sound, he had the fantastic notion that the plane was going to strike the hotel. He even glanced at his daughter, Cathy, standing a few feet to his right and staring curiously down the street. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) In this opening paragraph, there are two points to notice. First, the time element is not given, and this means that the reader may have to adjust his picture when the time is finally mentioned as night or day. Second, something is added at the end of the paragraph: Bleeker looks at his daughter, Cathy. By adding this statement, the author promises that Cathy will play a prominent part in the story. And indeed she does—a tragic part. (My comment) This story was used for Marlon Brando’s hit “The Wild One.” Again, note that this opening paragraph contains the hallmarks of naming the protagonist, setting a scene, and offering a hook. It is not a false hook, because from the POV of Joel Bleeker, he cannot see what Cathy sees. “Catbird Seat,” by James Thurber Opening paragraphs: Mr. Martin bought the pack of Camels on Monday night in the most crowded cigar store on Broadway. It was theatre time and seven or eight men were buying cigarettes. The clerk didn’t even glance at Mr. Martin, who put the pack in his overcoat pocket and went out. If any of the staff at F. and S. had seen him buy cigarettes, they would have been astonished, for it was generally known that Mr. Martin did not smoke, and never had. No one saw (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) In analyzing this paragraph we note that the author is baldly stating what he wishes us to know. First, by naming the protagonist Mr. Martin (and calling him Mr. Martin throughout the story) we are nudged a short distance away from him. Second, the time and place are given at once, with the noun Broadway a more subtle way of naming the city. Times Square would have given us the same idea. Third, there is certainly a hook that attracts our attention. Why did Mr. Martin buy those cigarettes, mentioned by the author four times in this short paragraph? And the last sentence, No one saw him, further arouses our interest and rightly leads us to expect to expect that these cigarettes will play an important part in the story. “Advise and Consent,” by Allen Drury When Bob Munson awoke in his apartment at the Sheraton-Park Hotel at seven thirty-one in the morning he had the feeling it would be a bad day. The impression was confirmed as soon as he got out of bed and brought in the Washington Post and Times Herald. PRESIDENT NAMES LEFFINGWELL SECRETARY OF STATE, the headline said. What Bob Munson said, in a tired voice, was, “Oh. God damn!” (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) The protagonist and setting are given, plus a hook that slides over into the second paragraph. The reader’s interest is caught, and he is off to a flying start. Let me pause long enough to point out two faults in the opening sentence. The first is in the prose. Our better writers would use the personal pronoun he in the dependent clause and save the proper noun Bob Munson for the main clause, thus: When he awoke in his apartment … Bob Munson had the feeling it would be a bad day. The second fault is one of craftsmanship. The protagonist’s feeling that it would be a bad day is psychologically unsound unless he has a reason for facing the new day with anxiety. His impression is confirmed when he picks up the morning paper and reads the headline. But soon after we learn that this news is a surprise to him. He is also angry, because, as majority leader of the Senate, he was not informed in advance by the President. “The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse,” by William Saroyan One day back there in the good old days when I was nine and the world was full of every imaginable kind of magnificence, and life was still a delightful and mysterious dream, my cousin Mourad, who was considered crazy by everybody who knew him except me, came to my house at four in the morning and woke me up by tapping on the window of my room. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) Notice that this paragraph presents the three fundamentals in one long sentence. It also tells us that this story will be like the simple tale told aloud in the first person. Simple only on the surface, however, this viewpoint in reality is difficult to carry through with complete success. The limitations and weaknesses inherent in all first-person narratives may be why so many readers dislike this viewpoint, and why some editors greet its use with dismay. (See chapter on Point of View.) If you have the deftness and charm of a William Saroyan, or the sophistication and ironic wit of a Somerset Maugham, go ahead and try your hand at a first-person story. Otherwise wait until you become a craftsman. “The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne,” by Brian Moore The first thing Miss Judith Hearne unpacked in her new lodgings was the silver-framed photograph of her aunt. The place for her aunt, ever since the sad day of the funeral, was on the mantelpiece of whatever bed-sitting-room Miss Hearne happened to be living in. As she put her up now, the photograph eyes were stern and questioning, sharing Miss Hearne’s own misgivings about the condition of the bed springs, the shabbiness of the furniture and the run-down part of Belfast in which the room was situated. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) Here we have Miss Hearne, probably nearing middle age. The setting is a shabby lodging house in Belfast. And the very small hook is Miss Hearne’s own misgivings about her new lodgings. In reading novels you’ll find that writers apparently do not feel the need to capture the reader’s interest at once with a hook. The novel reader is a leisurely reader, and he will usually give you a chapter before he decides either to go on reading or to toss your book aside. In this opening paragraph about Miss Hearne the author emphasizes the aunt’s photograph, and for a reason. At the very end of the novel Miss Hearne moves into another lodging, and the first thing she does is to put this photograph on her new mantel. This is what writers call the circle pattern; the novel ends where it began, and the reader gets the impression of life going on as before for Miss Hearne. “The Chase and Capture of Adolf Eichmann,” by Bela von Block The tall, gaunt man with protruding ears and a receding hairline got off the bus and started to walk along the murky Buenos Aires street. Outwardly he was relaxed, just another working man after a hard day. Inwardly he was tense, watchful—as he had been, day and night, for 15 years. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) With the use of the three fundamentals the author catches our attention by beginning this article at a moment in time just before the climax. First, a character is presented in action in a definite setting; then comes the hook. Though this reads like fiction, it is fact. Notice that the protagonist’s name is not given. There are two reasons for this. His name is given in the title. He is also now living under an assumed name, perhaps one of many that he has used since Hitler’s Germany crashed under the onslaught of the Allied Forces. He is a man hiding from retribution. “Anna Teller,” by Jo Sinclair Anna Teller was the only refugee on the plane from Munich to New York. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) This first paragraph is one sentence only, and a short sentence at that. The protagonist is named, the setting is given, and the small hook is a statement that contrasts Anna with all the other passengers. The second paragraph describes the passengers who keep glancing at Anna because she is so obviously different. The third paragraph presents an objective description of Anna as seen by these passengers. Next, the action begins, with dialogue. This is a craftsmanlike way of starting a novel. Glance back at this short first paragraph and notice how uncluttered it is. Only a few selected facts are given. “The Nephew,” by James Purdy (Bad) Opening Paragraph: All the flags were out in front of the houses and stores in Rainbow Center on Memorial Day, as Boyd Mason drove his Buick back from a real-estate trip to Kentucky, and parked on the east corner of Peninsula Drive and Crest Ridge Road, at the side of his sister Alma’s house, where he had lived since his wife’s death twenty years before. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) This one-sentence paragraph contains more than a dozen facts, at least half of them not important enough to be included so soon. When you overload a first sentence or paragraph with so much information, your reader is apt to come up so wobbly and bewildered that you lose him. Therefore, prune your opening paragraph until only a few important facts are given. “The Chase and Capture of Adolf Eichmann,” by Bela von Block. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) With the use of the three fundamentals the author catches our attention by beginning this article at a moment in time just before the climax. First, a character is presented in action in a definite setting; then comes the hook. Though this reads like fiction, it is fact. Notice that the protagonist’s name is not given. There are two reasons for this. His name is given in the title. He is also now living under an assumed name, perhaps one of many that he has used since Hitler’s Germany crashed under the onslaught of the Allied Forces. He is a man hiding from retribution. “He Turned Disaster into Triumph,” by Martin Abramson When the phone rang, Jennie Hanners walked across the living room of her home in suburban Long Island, N.Y., lifted the receiver and listened in stunned silence as a gruff voice told her that her husband, a respected high-school teacher, had been arrested and charged with the crime of fraudulently procuring narcotic drugs. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) This is the first sentence of the opening paragraph. Notice again how an author, even when writing non-fiction, focuses upon a moment in time, with a character in action and a hook. “The Jet-Propelled Couch,” one of five psychoanalytic case-histories recorded by Robert Lindner, M.D., in his book, The Fifty-Minute Hour. This case-history, the last in the book, has become a small classic in its field. The chair behind the couch is not the stationary object it seems. I have traveled all over the world on it, and back and forth in time. Without moving from my seat, I have met important personages and witnessed great events. But it remained for Kirk Allen to take me out of this world when he transformed the couch in my consulting room into a space ship that roved the galaxies. (My Mentor Howard Pease continues) Our protagonist is Kirk Allen, and his case-history is being told from his doctor’s viewpoint. The “I” person is the observer who looks at and interprets the main character’s words and actions. This gives room for plenty of dialogue, always popular with readers. It is the method used in the interview type of article. Few writers, however—even professionals—give us so engaging a first paragraph as this one by Dr. Lindner. Pulp and Mystery High Priest of California "It was one of those dance halls where men come to pick up something, and women come to be picked up. I was there because I was bored." Classic Pulp, and thus the meeting between Russell Haxby and Alyce Vitale who barley knows the rules... by Ian Fleming Casino Royale (1953) Introduction The following review consists of my deconstruction of this novel into what I call The Elements of 007. I describe these elements in a linear, skeletal form in the James Bond discussion group. You ... Matt Helm - The Wrecking Crew by Donald Hamilton The Wrecking Crew advances the formula with a fumble. 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SLATER HOSPITALITY SERVICES 1401 Club Ridge Cove Austin, Travis County 78735 Andy@SlaterHospitalityServices.com HILTON HOTELS CORPORATION - AREA VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS South Central USA & Southwest USA - 1997-2016 Area Vice President, Operations Supervised 25 hotels ranging in size from 200 to 1600 rooms, including owner relations, major renovations and repositionings, and assisted development of new projects throughout the region Oversaw multiple brands including Waldorf Astoria, Hilton, Doubletree and Embassy Suites Achieved revenues of over $900 million annually with highest operating margins in the Americas Significant accomplishments: Opened the 800-room Hilton Austin Convention Center Hotel as GM/AVP Opened the 1200-room Hilton Americas Houston Convention Center as GM/ AVP Opened the 1200-room Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel as AVP Converted the Fairmont New Orleans to the Roosevelt, Waldorf Astoria as AVP Supervised Hilton’s Mexican hotel operations from 2005-2008 Repositioned the Hilton Anatole with major renovations and leadership changes. Served on the Compliance Committee, acting as ambassadors for global business ethics Served as the Co-Chairman of the North American Crisis Response Team Served on the Appeals Committee, handling disputes in areas of compensation and benefits for all personnel in the Americas Area Vice President, Promus Hotels Managed full service hotels ranging from Kansas City, Kansas to Corpus Christi, Texas Regional Manager, Doubletree Hotels Managed all full service Doubletree hotels in the state of Texas DOUBLETREE HOTELS - GENERAL MANAGER Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Kansas City, Scottsdale - 1989 - 1997 Managed all aspects of operations at four hotels, including day-to-day staff supervision STOUFFER HOTELS - MANAGEMENT TRAINEE TO GM Dayton, Boston, St Louis, Cedar Rapids - 1974 - 1976 Management Trainee to General Manager Worked in all operating departments as Management Trainee in Dayton, Ohio Served as Assistant General Manager at Bedford Glen, Pine Isle Resort & St. Louis Airport Hotel Served three years as General Manager at the Stouffer Five Seasons Hotel in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Recent Professional Organizations Executive Committee, Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, Texas Travel Association Dean’s Board of Advisors, Conrad Hilton Hotel School, University of Houston Steubenville College Associates Degree, Food Service Management Steubenville, Ohio - 1975-1976 Andy Slater Biography With four decades of proven hospitality experience, D. Andrew (“Andy”) Slater has demonstrated competence, leadership and integrity at every level of the hotel business. Upon recently leaving Hilton Worldwide after a successful 28-year career, including 18 years as an Area Vice President of Operations, Andy has recently been employed as a consultant by several owners. He is currently providing guidance and consulting services in areas of asset evaluation, hotel purchase decisions, market evaluation, operator performance evaluations, financial performance critique, and capital improvement and executive placement recommendations. As Area Vice President since 1997, Andy’s role varied over the years to include maximum annual revenues of over $900 million, with the highest operating margins in the Americas. Andy was responsible for over 25 hotels, ranging in size from 200 rooms to 1600 rooms. He has worked with dozens of complex ownership groups ranging from major financial institutions in the areas of private equity, insurance entities and Real Estate Investment Trusts, to a number of individual investors and families. His experience also includes city bond-financed projects with 1,000+ rooms, and successfully transitioning dozens of hotels for multiple brands. In addition to his significant operational responsibilities, Andy’ performed unique roles as Vice President for New Projects, supervision of Hilton’s operations in Mexico, various committee assignments such as Appeals Committee for Compensation and Benefits for Hilton Worldwide, and Compliance Committee for the Promotion of Business Ethics for Hilton Worldwide. Andy also served as Co-Chairman of Hilton’s North American Crisis Response Team for many years including the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, orchestrating shelter and accommodations for thousands of victims. Andy continues to serve on the board of the Texas Travel Industry Association, the Texas Lodging Association, and the Board of Advisors for the University of Houston, Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Before his arrival in Austin, Andy Slater spent several years in General Management roles in a variety of Hilton and Stouffer (now Renaissance) hotels across the country, including Kansas City, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, St Louis and Scottsdale, where he was, and continues to be, very involved in community and industry related activities.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359066
__label__cc	0.574737	0.425263	Shusterman’s Immigration Update August 2017 Volume Twenty Two, Number Eight SHUSTERMAN’S IMMIGRATION UPDATE is the Web’s most popular e-mail newsletter regarding US immigration laws and procedures with over 40,000 subscribers located in more than 150 countries. It is written by a former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) with over 40 years of experience practicing immigration law. Want to keep up to date with the latest changes in immigration laws, procedures, processing times and forms? Subscribe now to our Immigration Newsletter, join the conversation on our Facebook Page, follow our Blog Posts and subscribe to our “How-To” Immigration Videos. “We are very pleased by the services we get from the Law Offices of Carl Shusterman. Our experience in the past year with all our H1B renewals has been amazing, and we’ve obtained great results.” - KRG Technologies, Valencia, California Shusterman’s Immigration Update 1. DACA is in Danger: It’s Time to Pass the DREAM Act 2. Ask Mr. Shusterman: New I-9 Form Issued by the USCIS 3. State Department Visa Bulletin for August 2017 5. Success Story: Helping a Multinational Executive Open a New U.S. Office 6. Supreme Court Limits Government’s Power to Revoke US Citizenship 7. Immigration Trivia Quiz: Immigrant Directors 8. Shusterman’s Upcoming Immigration Seminars 9. Jobs & Green Cards for RNs & MedTechs: Free Legal Help! 10. Winner for Our July 2017 Immigration Trivia Quiz USCIS Resumes H-1B Premium Processing for Certain Cap-Exempt Employers – On July 24, the USCIS announced that they would resume premium processing on H-1B petitions for institutions of higher education, nonprofits which are affiliated with or related to institutions of higher education as well as governmental and nonprofit research institutions. California Increases Legal Services Budget for Immigrants – In reaction to President Trump’s plan to increase deportations, California’s legislators have passed a $45 million state budget plan to provide legal aid for immigrants. This money will be dispersed to One California, a coalition of immigration-related organizations which help individuals who are in deportation proceedings. Class Action Lawsuit Against CBP – On July 12, the American Immigration Council filed a class action lawsuit against US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) alleging that their agents have been systematically turning away bona fide asylum seekers along the US-Mexico border. 9th Circuit Rules that Detained Unaccompanied Minors are Entitled to Bond Hearings – On June 28, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that detained, unaccompanied, immigrant minors are entitled to bond hearings. This decision will enable these children to have access to legal representation and to advocate for them in a timely manner in a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge. Supreme Court Re-defines Exemptions for Travel Ban – On July 19, the Supreme Court allowed Trump’s Travel Ban to temporarily reinstate its restrictions on refugee resettlement, nullifying a ruling made by a federal judge from Hawaii. The Court also advised the Trump administration that nieces and nephews, grandchildren and other close relatives are exempt from the travel ban. Two House GOP Immigration Bills Pass With Trump’s Endorsement – On June 29, Trump spoke favorably of two GOP immigration bills, shortly before they passed through the House of Representatives. The first bill, Kate’s Law, mandates more severe punishments for individuals returning to the US after previously being deported. The second bill, No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, strips federal grants from so-called “sanctuary cities”. Trump Delays International Entrepreneurs Rule – The Trump administration has issued a memorandum stating that the implementation of the International Entrepreneurs Rule will be delayed until March 14, 2018. The rule was meant to enable foreign-born persons launching “fast-growing businesses” to apply for “parole status” to work lawfully in the US. USCIS Ombudsman 2017 Annual Report To Congress – On June 29, the USCIS Ombudsman’s Office released a report covering USCIS’s challenges from 2016 and possible solutions for the future. The report addresses USCIS processing delays caused by both the 25% increase in case assistance requests since 2015 and the initiatives to move towards electronic processing. The analysis from this year’s report focuses on the delivery of immigration services and benefits (for families, employment, and humanitarian issues) as well as the office’s customer service and process integrity. Temporary Rule Increases H-2B Visa Cap – The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have published a rule which increases the H-2B visa cap by 15,000 additional visas until September 30, 2017. Accordingly, US employers who attest that they will likely suffer irreparable harm if they cannot employ all the H-2B workers that they requested are eligible to apply. Although many people see President Trump as the most anti-immigrant President in recent history, to others, he is not anti-immigrant enough. In a memo issued on June 15, 2017, DHS Secretary John Kelley rescinded the Obama Administration’s memorandum expanding the DACA program and creating the DAPA program for certain parents of US citizens. However, the memo declared that the original DACA program created in 2012 for children who were brought to the US at a young age by their parents “will remain in place”. On June 29, the Attorneys General of Texas and 9 other states (Arkansas, Alabama, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia) sent a letter to US Attorney General Jeff Sessions threatening to bring an action in Federal Court to declare that the DACA program is unconstitutional unless the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) phases out the program. The letter demands that DHS rescind the 2012 memorandum which created DACA, and not renew or issue any DACA permits in the future. If DHS does so by September 5, the letter states that the plaintiffs will voluntarily dismiss their lawsuit. However, if the DHS does not do so, the letter states that the complaint challenging DAPA and the expanded DACA program in Texas v. United States will be amended to include the existing DACA program. Both the DAPA and expanded DACA programs have been enjoined by the Federal Courts. The Supreme Court has remanded the case to the District Court Judge in Texas to rule on the merits of the case. The bottom line is that these 10 Attorney Generals want the DACA program to be abolished thereby making the nearly 800,000 Dreamers who benefit from DACA undocumented aliens once again, subject to deportation. How did Attorney General Sessions react to the threatening letter? Was he offended? On “Fox and Friends”, Sessions stated: “… I like it that our states and localities are holding our federal government to account, expecting us to do what is our responsibility to the state and locals, and that’s to enforce the law.” Will President Trump cave in and end the DACA program? If he does, Dreamers will be an easy target for DHS to deport since the government has each of their addresses. On July 21, the Attorney Generals of 20 states signed a letter to President Trump urging him to keep DACA in place. But even if the President does so, DACA may eventually be struck down by the Supreme Court. There are some limited options for certain DACA recipients to apply for green cards before the program is rescinded or struck down by the Supreme Court a couple of years from now. But for the majority of DACA recipients, the best post-DACA plan of action may be to change their addresses. And is it possible that Congress would pass a law to protect the Dreamers? On July 20, a bipartisan group of 4 senators introduced a law creating a path to US citizenship for Dreamers. However, getting the bill passed by the Senate and the House and signed into law will be a huge struggle. It’s time to contact your Members of Congress to urge them to pass the DREAM Act of 2017. On July 17, the USCIS issued a revised edition of form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employees may continue to use the older version of the form dated November 14, 2016. However, starting on September 18, 2017, use of the updated form becomes mandatory. This is the 2nd time this year that the I-9 form has been updated. While form I-9 is short, the USCIS instructions are 15 pages long. It’s Handbook for Employers is 60+ pages. USCIS’s I-9 Central page provides excellent information, but employers could spend many hours or even days reading about how to complete the form, avoiding fines and preventing discrimination based on nationality and/or immigration status. Fortune 500 corporations may have sufficient resources to digest this mass of information and comply with decades of increasingly complex governmental rules and regulations regarding I-9 forms. However, as I informed our corporate clients several years ago, Wal-Mart paid an $11 million fine in order to avoid criminal penalties and several other employers paid fines of $1 million or more. And more recently, I-9 and anti-discrimination fines have increased dramatically. As time goes by, the process of remaining compliant with I-9 rules becomes more complex. Consider the following: In December 2016, the government promulgated a 366-page regulation which, among other things, relieved the USCIS of its obligation to process applications for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) within 90 days. Instead, the government shifted the burden to employers. If an individual made a timely application to extend his EAD, the USCIS would grant an automatic 180-day extension of his EAD, and his employer would have to update the person’s I-9. However, this is true for 15 categories of EADs. Persons who qualify for EAD extensions under any of these 15 categories are protected and employers may continue to employ them. However, this same protection does not extend to individuals who timely apply to extend their EADs in one of more than 15 categories not covered by the rule. Therefore, it is incumbent upon employers to properly differentiate between individuals in one of these categories and individuals which are not. A simple mistake may lead to a significant fine. Is it reasonable to expect that human resources managers will know each of the 15 protected categories? Of course not. Neither do immigration attorneys or government officials. Can they look up the categories? Of course, but this is but one of many complex components of I-9 compliance. It is important to learn the best ways to comply with I-9 rules and avoid fines. It is equally important to conduct internal audits of your I-9 forms. You may be sitting on hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential fines. For the past 30+ years, I have given seminars for employers regarding I-9 compliance. Whenever we have conducted audits of their existing I-9 forms, we have found that 30-50% were completed incorrectly. Correcting your existing I-9 forms now, before the government issues a Notice of Inspection, can save you many thousands of dollars. For employers in California, I will be conducting a seminar which will include a major segment on I-9 compliance on August 28th for the California HR Conference (PIHRA/SHRM). Employers across the rest of the country may wish to visit our Employer Immigration Guide and watch our videos Employers: How to Survive an I-9 Audit. 3. State Department’s Visa Bulletin for August 2017 The worldwide EB-2 category retrogressed to April 1, 2015 as did EB-2 for El Salvador, Mexico and the Philippines. The worldwide EB-2 backlog will remain until the start of the new fiscal year on October 1st when it will again be current. The worldwide EB-3 category became current for the first time in years. China EB-2 advanced 4 weeks while EB-3 remains frozen. China EB-5 moved forward by one week. India EB-2 failed to advance while EB-3 jumped forward by 5 months. Another big mover was Philippines EB-3 which advanced more than one year. Recently, Philippines EB-3 had a 6-year backlog. Now, the backlog has been reduced to just over 2 years. Great news for hospitals who need registered nurses! Below are the State Department’s Charlie Oppenheim’s predictions for the movement of EB priority dates for the remainder of the fiscal year: Increased demand across the employment based preferences, including EB-4 and EB-5, has significantly decreased the “otherwise unused numbers” which have traditionally trickled up to EB-1 and potentially down to EB-2. For example, in FY 2016, Special Immigrant Juvenile cases used more than 50% of the entire EB-4 annual limit, thus preventing many of those 5,200 numbers to potentially become available for use by EB-1 applicants. This, together with high EB-1 Worldwide demand, has contributed to a situation where EB-1 India and EB-1 China now have a final action cut-off date, and in which EB-2 China and EB-2 India number usage is restricted to their annual limits. This is creating significant pressure on these categories that is not likely to abate in the foreseeable future. In 2014, EB-2 India used approximately 23,500 numbers due to the slightly higher employment annual limit and the infusion of otherwise unused numbers from other categories. By contrast, EB-2 India number use will be subject to its annual limit of 2,803 numbers in FY 2017. As demand across employment based preference categories continues to grow, and absent reform, members can expect to see continued pressure on China and India in the EB-1 and EB-2 categories. EB-1 China and EB-1 India. As predicted, a final action date of January 1, 2012 is being imposed for EB-1 China and EB-1 India which have already used almost half of the entire EB-1 Worldwide limit for this fiscal year. This date is expected to hold through the remainder of this fiscal year. It is hoped that the final action date for EB-1 China and EB-1 India will return to current on October 1, as it did last year, but Charlie will continue to monitor demand in these categories over the summer months. EB-1 Worldwide is expected to remain current through this fiscal year and into the next. EB-2 Worldwide. For several months, Charlie has observed high EB-2 number usage, and is now certain that a final action cut-off date will be imposed for EB-2 Worldwide by August, and possibly in July. Charlie hopes that the date imposed will not be too drastic, and will determine that date based upon the remaining numbers and the monthly demand trend. In the worst case scenario, the date will remain the same through the end of the fiscal year but depending on demand, it is possible that the date could advance slightly in September. Charlie is confident that this period of retrogression will be brief, and that the category will again become current on October 1. EB-2 India. Demand for EB-2 India continues to be strong, in large part due to EB-3 upgrades. As noted above, the supply of visas in this category is limited to the per country limit. Although EB-2 India will advance slightly in June, Charlie no longer believes this category will recover to last year’s final action date. Charlie hopes to hold the existing final action date through the remainder of the fiscal year but will be watching this category closely. EB-2 China and EB-3 China. EB-2 China will advance less than one month to March 1, 2013 in June, and EB-3 China’s final action date of October 1, 2014 continues to hold steady in June. Charlie expects EB-2 China to continue to advance slowly and notes that it is on track to hit the per country limit. In addition, EB-3 downgrade volume has started to materialize in large numbers. Charlie hopes to hold the EB-3 China final action date as long as possible, but retrogression of this category cannot be ruled out. Since Charlie lacks visibility into downgrade demand until a visa number is requested, members should continue to watch this category closely. EB-3 Worldwide. EB-3 Worldwide will advance by one month to April 15, 2017 in June, making this category effectively current. Charlie expects this category to continue to advance. EB-3 India. In June, EB-3 India will leap forward from March 25, 2005 to May 15, 2005. Since EB-3 Worldwide and Mexico demand is low, those otherwise unused numbers will continue to advance the final action date for EB-3 India in July and August. Charlie has already predicted that the July final action date for EB-3 India will advance to October 15, 2005. EB-5 China. EB-5 China will advance by one week to June 8, 2014 in June. Charlie expects slow forward movement in this category. FB-4. As noted last month, FB-4 Worldwide is the family-based preference category that members should watch closely. Although the final action date will remain the same in June, Charlie hopes to advance this category this fiscal year. FB-4 Worldwide continues to advance, as the majority of beneficiaries are not responding to the NVC “Agent of Choice” letters. Only 40% of 120,000 FB-4 Worldwide beneficiaries who had been sent “Agent of Choice” letters no later than April 2016 have responded to those letters, and of those, only 15% provided sufficient information for an interview to be scheduled. Had they responded in a timely manner, all of those applicants could have been scheduled for interview no later than April 2017. Charlie reminds members that timely response to the Agent of Choice letters is helpful to ensuring that case advances to completion as quickly as possible. Special Immigrants. EB-4 India will be subject to a final action date in July. That date will track the final action date for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. At last week’s FBA conference in Denver, Charlie announced that the July EB-4 date for those five countries will be August 15, 2015. The Visa Bulletin notes that the SQ category for certain Afghanis will remain current, following approval of an additional 2,500 visas. The SQ category for Iraqis remains current, however, the application filing deadline was September 30, 2014. The SI category is unavailable. The following chart tells the story of the EB numbers in detail for August 2017: A. APPLICATION FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras 1st Current 1-01-12 Current 1-01-12 Current Current 2nd 4-01-15 4-22-13 4-01-15 7-22-08 4-01-15 4-01-15 3rd Current 1-01-12 Current 7-15-06 Current 6-01-15 Unskilled Current 1-01-04 Current 7-15-06 Current 6-01-15 4th Current Current 9-15-15 9-15-15 9-15-15 Current 5th Current 6-15-14 Current Current Current Current B. DATES FOR FILING OF EMPLOYMENT-BASED VISA APPLICATIONS– These dates indicate when immigrant applicants can send adjustment of status applications without having to wait for their priority dates to become current. 1st Current Current Current Current Current 2nd Current 10-01-13 2-01-09 Current Current 3rd Current 9-01-15 1-01-07 Current 1-01-16 Unskilled Current 6-01-08 1-01-07 Current 1-01-16 5th Current 9-01-14 Current Current Current FAMILY-BASED CATEGORIES The family-based categories in the visa bulletin are as follows: F-1 Unmarried Adult Sons & Daughters of US Citizens F-2A Spouses & Children of LPRs F-2B Unmarried Adult Sons & Daughters of LPRs F-3 Married Sons & Daughters of US citizens F-4 Brothers & Sisters of US Citizens An applicant’s priority date is the day that the government received the I-130 Petition. For more on family-based visas and how you can shorten your application time, see Attorney Shusterman’s video near the top of this page. VISA BULLETIN – FAMILY All of the worldwide family-based categories remained frozen in August except for the 2B category which advanced a modest 2 weeks. Each of the family-based categories for Mexico advanced between 1 and 6 weeks while those from the Philippines moved forward between 2 and 7 weeks. The following charts tell the story in detail: A. APPLICATION FINAL ACTION DATES FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES– 1st 12-22-10 12-22-10 12-22-10 2-01-96 10-15-06 4th 5-08-04 5-08-04 9-22-03 9-15-97 4-08-94 B. DATES FOR FILING FAMILY-SPONSORED VISA APPLICATIONS– These dates indicate when immigrant applicants can send adjustment of status applications without having to wait for their priority dates to become current. 1st 7-22-11 7-22-11 7-22-11 4-01-96 9-08-07 2B 9-01-11 9-01-11 9-01-11 8-08-96 7-22-07 3rd 12-01-05 12-01-05 12-01-05 5-01-95 2-01-95 4th 11-15-04 11-15-04 6-22-04 1-08-98 2-08-95 A successful multinational real estate development company in China realized that the time was ripe to enter the growing American real estate industry by establishing an office in the United States. After conducting extensive market research, the foreign company’s executives decided that Southern California would be the best location for their new office. In their search for a seasoned executive to serve as Chief Executive Officer, the foreign company’s executives decided that Ms. L, a Chinese citizen, was the most qualified for the role since she had extensive, transferable experience at the company in various roles. Most recently, Ms. L had a successful tenure as the foreign company’s Vice General Manager and had demonstrated she had the leadership skills to establish the new office in the U.S. As an executive employee of a foreign company with a subsidiary in the U.S., Ms. L qualified for an L-1A visa. This visa category is for employees of a foreign company with a parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate in the U.S. to come work in the country on temporary basis as “intracompany transferees” in a managerial or executive capacity. To qualify, employees must have been employed abroad by the foreign company on a full-time basis for at least one continuous year out of the last three years at the time of applying for the visa. For an L-1A visa, there is no labor certification or salary amount required but employers should keep in mind that the employee should earn a salary that will allow her/him to financially support themselves. In order to apply for an L-1A visa, employers must file Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, and include the following documentation: -evidence of the qualifying relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. company to demonstrate corporate ownership and control; -a letter from the foreign company outlining the employee’s dates of employment, job responsibilities, qualifications, salary, and proof that they worked for the foreign employer abroad in an executive or managerial role for at least one continuous year within the last three years before filing the petition; and -a detailed description of the intended job duties for the employee’s position at the U.S. company and show that the employee’s position will be in an executive or managerial capacity. Accordingly, the foreign company executives retained an immigration attorney and applied for an L-1A visa on behalf of Ms. L. When the executives received a denial notice from USCIS, they contacted our office to assess Ms. L’s options. After reviewing her previously submitted petition and denial notice, we realized that the previous attorney had not made a crucial distinction as to whether Ms. L was coming to the U.S. to work at an existing office or a new office. As a result, the Service held Ms. L’s L-1A visa application to a different standard of review which her petition was not prepared to meet. Consequently, Ms. L’s previous petition did provide sufficient documentation to concretely establish exactly where and how she would be working as a “functional” executive thereby rendering her unsuitable for an L-1A visa. In today’s highly-charged immigration climate, it is important to obtain competent legal assistance, especially when navigating the L-1A visa application process during the early stages of establishing your business in the U.S. In the case of Ms. L, her previously denied L-1A petition included documentation that showed that the real estate development company had purchased property and claimed that employees had been hired. However, it did not include concrete evidence of the project progress, such as construction schematics, or that the “hired” employees had been paid for services rendered, such as paystubs. Without this type of evidence, it was not clear that the business had ever taken off the ground. In short, Ms. L’s petition did not demonstrate the company’s ongoing operations per L-1A standards, much less the urgent need for her to obtain a visa and come to the U.S. to lead the company. Thus, we crafted a strategy that would enable Ms. L to satisfy the L-1A visa criterion by filing a new petition explaining that she would be coming to the U.S. to establish a “new office” on behalf of the foreign company. With this strategy, we could satisfactorily explain why the new U.S. office had zero employees at the time of filing for Ms. L’s petition. We also bolstered Ms. L’s petition by including a new business plan with a substantive description of the new office’s business operations and additional documentation regarding the secured office lease for future employees. Our strategy was successful and Ms. L was quickly approved for an L-1A visa through the premium processing option. For an additional fee, Ms. L was able to obtain a decision within 15 calendar days and begin working lawfully. She is now leading the new real estate development company venture in Southern California and helping create job opportunities for American workers. We are proud to provide clients with comprehensive assessments of their immigration options and will take it upon ourselves to capitalize upon all available options to meet their short-term and long-term needs. Near the end of its 2016-17 term, the US Supreme Court issued a number of significant decisions regarding immigration laws. In this and our next few newsletters, we will discuss these decisions. In Maslenjak v. United States, the Justices unanimously rejected the government’s contention that it could revoke the naturalization of someone who made a minor misstatement on their N-400 application or at their naturalization interview. During oral arguments, the government lawyer argued that even failing to reveal a speeding ticket would be grounds for revoking a person’s naturalization years later. However, none of the Justices agreed with this argument. The majority opinion held that there must be a connection between the illegal act and the person’s eligibility to become a naturalized US citizen: “Suppose, for reasons of embarrassment or what-have-you, a person concealed her membership in an online support group… Under the Government’s view, a prosecutor could scour her paperwork and [charge her] on that meager basis, even many years after she became a citizen. That would give prosecutors nearly limitless leverage — and afford newly naturalized Americans precious little security.” The Court ruled that someone’s naturalization can only be revoked where it has been determined “…how knowledge of the real facts would have affected a reasonable government official properly applying naturalization law.” Ms. Maslenjak had been admitted to the US as a refugee after lying about her husband’s service in the a Bosnian Serb military unit. She repeated this lie on her N-400 application. However, when the government sought to denaturalize her, the Judge improperly instructed the jury that any lie, no matter how insignificant, was grounds for revoking her citizenship. Here, the Supreme Court found that the Judge erred and remanded the case to the lower courts to consider whether the government may try Ms. Maslenjak using the stricter standard. The Court’s decision in Maslenjak reminds me of a 2015 case where we had to sue the USCIS where we had challenged the government’s denial of our client’s naturalization application. The USCIS had denied his application for naturalization on the ground that he failed to reveal all of his trips abroad on his N-400 application. We appealed the denial, but the USCIS delayed ruling on the issue. Only after we filed a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus in Federal Court did the USCIS cave in and agree to naturalize our client. 7. Immigration Trivia Quiz: Quiz Removed. 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Our hospitals are in need of hundreds of RNs as well as Medical Technologists and other healthcare professionals. They are looking for both US and foreign-born RNs, and they will pay all of our attorneys’ fees, USCIS filing fees and more! We have a video and a web page for those who are interested in applying for employment and sponsorship. If you are a foreign nurse or a medical technologist and need a job in the US and the job requires a work visa and/or green card, please do the following: Send an e-mail message to egarcia@shusterman.com In your message, please provide the following information: 1. Have you passed the NCLEX exam? 2. Do you have a current RN license in the US? If so, from what state(s)? 3. Have you taken and passed the IELTS or TOEFL exam? 4. Do you have a valid VisaScreen certificate? 5. Do you have any immediate family members accompanying you to the United States (spouse and children)? 6. Have you ever been petitioned by any US sponsor and hold an old priority date? If so, what is your priority date? 7. If you are present in the US, what is your current immigration status? 8. What is your RN background (area of expertise)? 9. What is your country of birth? 10. What is your country of citizenship? 11. What is your phone number? If you are a CLS, please amend the above questions accordingly. We will forward your response to our hospitals, and if they are interested, they will contact you. Please do not contact our law firm until after you hear from one of our hospitals. We look forward to helping you! Known Position Played 1. Frank Lompard NYC FC Midfielder 2. Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite (Kaká) Orlando City SC Midfielder 3. Steven Gerrard LA Galaxy Midfielder 4. David Villa NYC Forward My name is Jeremiah, originally from Kenya in East Africa. I am an Accountant /Financial Analyst by profession and based in the Midwest close to Illinois Capital, Springfield. I am an aspiring immigrant, and use your newsletter as a reliable resource on immigration news for about two years now. I enjoy running, gardening meeting new friends etc.I researched the answers. Thanks for keeping up with our newsletter, Jeremiah! And congratulations! Certified Specialist in Immigration Law, State Bar of California Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Attorney (1976-82) Member of AILA Board of Governors (1988-97) Law Offices of Carl Shusterman, 600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1550 Phone: (213) 623-4592 x0, Fax: (213) 623-3720 “To the Republican Party: Who are we? What do we believe? . . . When they write the history of these times, I’m going to be with these kids.” – Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Upon Co-Sponsoring the DREAM Act of 2017 Shusterman’s Immigration Update August 2017 – Quick Links	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359073
__label__wiki	0.794972	0.794972	AgricultureNews Ntungamo Farmers Urged to Embrace Modern Post Harvest Handling By Joshua Nahamya \| 347 Views \| Updated On November 6th, 2018 at 11:13 Ntungamo district Chairman, Dennis Singahache (R) speaking at the workshop. Farmers in Ntungamo district have been urged to embrace modern post-harvest handling practices in a bid to get better quality produce and higher prices. The call was made by Albert Mugabe the Ntungamo district production officer while speaking to local leaders during a one day sensitization workshop on the Agriculture Cluster Development Program at Ntungamo district council hall. Mugabe revealed that poor handling of produce after harvest has been a serious challenge as this has always had negative effects on the quality and the quantity of the produce in Uganda. Agriculture Cluster Development is an intervention funded by the government of Uganda and the World Bank that seeks to increase production through providing subsidized inputs for the farmers. It is a six year project funded by the Government of Uganda and the World Bank. The program focuses on the five food and cash crops that include; beans, rice, cassava, coffee and maize. Isaac Kanyamahane, the deputy Resident District Commissioner for Ntungamo district called on the technocrats to ensure that councilors are engaged in the planning and implementation of the project if the intended objectives are to be realized. He also emphasized on re-orienting the mindset of the youth so that they develop a positive attitude towards Agriculture. “We must change the mindset of our people, we must orient their thinking into a potential resource,” he said. “We have four characters of people in society, there are those who watch things happen, there are those who want things happen, and then there is a least class who make things happen” Kanyamahane explained. Ntungamo district Chairperson, Denis Singhahache said the district’s biggest challenge has been theft of food and livestock. “Now you find a youth stealing a pig belonging to an old woman yet the youth are supposed to be working for elders but now it’s vice versa,” Singahache pointed out. He says that a cross section of locals in the district shuns working and only target the harvested produce. Singahache added that Ntungamo as a district will focus on coffee and beans in a bid to ensure increased production and food security. Ntungamo district agricultural officer, Mr. Moses Sabiiti confirmed that Ntungamo will pilot the project in a cluster of 12 that cross districts of Kabale, Isingiro and Bushenyi. The meeting was also attended by farmers, local leaders, extension workers and other top district leaders. Albert MugabefarmersharvestNewsNtungamoSoft Power NewsUganda Politicians React to Court Ruling on Constitutional Amendments Mivule Gyagenda 1 year ago	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359078
__label__cc	0.601923	0.398077	Westar Radio airs DA:NCE Home/DA:NCE (sexualization of children in dance), Featured Dance Studio/Westar Radio airs DA:NCE Remember what happened at the 2019 NCOSE (National Conference on Sexual Exploitation) Conference in Washington DC? DA:NCE was privileged to film numerous amazing interviews from leaders in the field about why hypersexualization in dance harms children. As I write this blog, the DA:NCE Team is working diligently to release a new video resource using NCOSE experts that will expose the difference between healthy and harmful children’s dance; hopefully, it will empower adults to speak up and protect children. You can look forward to reading more about that topic in August. What about July 2019? Well, it’s Westar Media. I’ve just completed 5 public service announcements (PSA) for Christian radio that are scheduled to go out in August with 5 additional secular media spots for PSA that will air soon. Introducing my newfound friends: Curt Morse from Westar Media and D Leone from Millennial Sound in Riverside, California. They “held my hand” in a new experience for me as we recorded radio spots educating the public about the harms of hypersexualizing children in dance. Curt and D were professional, kind, and knowledgeable. I recommend them highly. Of course, behind the scenes were David Koch, President of Westar (no relation to the Koch brothers) and others on the Westar team who collaborated with me to write the scripts for the radio spots. A big thank you to them. Naturally, since DA:NCE relates to a bipartisan audience, the end result will be broadcast nationally to a wide audience of adults who want to protect children and the art form of dance. Take a minute to listen and see what you think. https://www.soultosolechoreography.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Dance_Awareness_MAINSTREAM_60_SPOT_1.mp3 https://www.soultosolechoreography.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Dance_Awareness_60_SPOT_3.mp3 Curt Morse of Westar Media D Leone of Millennial Sound I hope that you like what you heard. It’s information to share with those around you. As well, just so you are up to speed, I’d like to keep you current on DA:NCE educational goals. The five secular and Christian radio spots were written with these goals in mind. Look below to educate yourself on why DA:NCE exists: A. To protect children from hypersexualization in adult costumes, choreography and music, and to protect the art of dance B. To create free research materials to give adults informed choices about the differences between healthy or harmful dance C. To engage in respectful conversations about hypersexualization without shaming/demonizing adults or dance studios so that there is a path for reflection and changed perspectives D. To communicate the hypersexualization of children in dance and its connection to the public health issue of pornography with bipartisan engagement Healthy goals, like age-appropriate dance for children, serve as motivators to communicate with you. Along with the good news of these goals, radio spots and the new video resource that we are creating, let me share a wonderful email resource that I received last week. It introduced me to a healthy dance studio at Scripps Performing Arts Academy in San Diego California. Do you know that I read all the emails that I receive? That should motivate you to encourage your friends to submit the names of healthy dance studios on the DA:NCE website (To do that, click on this link at danceawareness.com). Note that Scripps has dance educators with a philosophy that does not focus on competitive dance. Although some competitions provide an age-appropriate atmosphere, I like the reflection that these dance educators articulate in reference to that issue. Of course, I also like the emphasis they have on age-appropriate costumes, choreography and music. Take a peek at this excerpt on their philosophy page: “This is why the performing arts was never meant to be a sport. Art is subjective. In sports, you do not lose points because you didn’t smile enough while you scored that goal. Nor did you “lose points” if your uniform was wrinkled or didn’t have the right sparkle. When you attend the Symphony, Ballet or a Broadway Show, the entire audience leaves smiling or singing a tune. Consider when you leave a sporting event, 50% of the fans leave disappointed. We still love sports and the thrill of the game but there is a big difference between objective and subjective competition, especially when the pressure is on a young child.“ The arts were meant to inspire balance- physically, mentally and emotionally- offering integration with the right and left hemispheres of the brain for higher learning. Simply, at Scripps Performing Arts Academy we inspire learning from the inside out, rather than trying to motivate students from the outside in. We utilize age appropriate costumes and choreography.” I’m inspired. How about you? By Mary Bawden\|2019-08-25T18:44:48-07:00July 29th, 2019\| About the Author: Mary Bawden As a dance educator, Mary Bawden loves dance and its researched benefits. In 2016 she founded DA:NCE which advocates for the protection of children and the art form of dance. In 2003, she founded Soul to Sole Choreography which provides concrete tools for communicating the gospel using the language of movement. Mary lives in Redlands, CA with her husband Richard. She loves to create children’s books for her grandchildren, eat Snickers, and watch Dodger games. The Dance Foundation Sneak Peek: ‘Healthy or Harmful Dance: What Do the Experts Say?’ Why are we doing this to children? Portraying innocence: Introducing the child we represent in DA:NCE Mojalet Dance Collective	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359082
__label__wiki	0.916782	0.916782	Bay Tripper Soundings Editors Return of the GibsonIsland Yachtsman One long-ago summer in the early 1990s, two single, laid-back friends in their early 30s would occasionally match-race in their respective Catalina sailboats. These were very minor events on the Annapolis yachting scene, to be sure, and I was the only boating writer in town who gave them a little ink in a local, now-defunct sailing rag I edited. J.P. Watson then had a C27 named Jocasta — after the mother of Oedipus — and Steve Goertemiller had a C30 named WindsorCastle. They would hurl good-natured insults at one another and rag on about their macho yachting prowess to anyone who would listen, especially impressionable young females who knew naught about sailing and were easily enticed. As his yachting career progressed and then came to a surprising halt, I portrayed J.P. as a kind of Reggie Van Watson playboy (after Jackie Gleason’s boozy, debonair character Reggie Van Gleason), dubbing him “J’hab” in print and “The Gibson Island Yachtsman.” As the boys matured, they became boatless and a little more serious. Watson’s vessel went to a nautical charity in the BaltimoreHarbor. “Goerty” became a part-time gentleman farmer, got married, had a child, and at one point stabled a different sailboat in a barn at the family farm in western Maryland. J.P., meanwhile, now in his mid-40s and still single, harbored a yearning over those misbegotten years to return to the water and recapture his younger glory days on Jocasta, when he was trim, slim and sought-after by young women. Carefree summers had found him sharing a beach house with buddies next to a cemetery. He hit the surf in the daytime and worked at night in joints like The Frog Pond as a doorman and bouncer. In real life, he was a hectic stockbroker and mortgage banker — legendary for his mixed metaphors, malapropisms and an amusing and somewhat disorganized way of living. For example, with no one to pick up after him, his rumpled clothing still piles up. At one point, he patronized a Chinese hand laundry and got into the habit of changing into clean office duds behind a curtain there, much to the amusement of his launderers and friends. His socially demanding university days in College Park, Md., revolved around the activities of a collegiate group known as “J.P.’s Goon Squad.” And so the wayward Watsonian legend grew, as favorite J.P. stories were savored and traded. “Strangers who read that stuff about me in Rags magazine asked if I was really the noted Gibson Island Yachtsman,” he says, laughing. Early this summer, J.P. notified me of his serious intention to return to the elite world of yachting after a decade-long hiatus. He would go to sea to be born again as an ocean racer in the Annapolis-to-Bermuda Race in June. He started a full, salty sea-dog beard at sea; learned to talk the talk again; and bonded with six males en route to the fabled Onion Patch. His comeback vessel would be Steve Schuh’s Jubilee, a Beneteau 411 moored in GibsonIslandHarbor in front of the owner’s home. (Watson’s parents, Barbara Ann and Deering Watson, also live on the gated island, where Jocasta once resided at the local boatyard.) A gifted cook, music CD collector, raconteur and all-around colorful character with a knowledge of fine wine, food and cigars, J.P. was recruited by his good friend Schuh because he can sail, cook and provide comic relief in tense situations. But as sometimes is the case when J.P. takes on too many assignments, plans can go awry, overwhelm him, and leave him sputtering on deadline. With less than eight hours notice, he pleaded for help from his well-organized mom to feed seven men for six days on a sailboat racing to Bermuda — the very next day. A creative chef and party hostess accustomed to feeding large family gatherings, Barbara Ann dispatched her husband to stores with a list, and she (and he) went into high gear in her large, modern kitchen. Mom came through, as always, and delivered her still-warm provisions just before Jubilee left the dock. J.P. contributed one dish — lasagna. “I made it all from scratch — noodles and everything — and it was the most popular dish, I must say,” he notes proudly. Tim Whisted, a co-owner with his brother, Chris (a Bay racer also along as crew), of Little Havana Restaurant in BaltimoreHarbor, also contributed food for what would be his first sail. Schuh, a venture capital investor and Maryland state delegate, focused on boat preparation. Before the race, the group got together and conducted man-overboard drills and other safety maneuvers. He went to Neil Pryde Sails for a custom roller-furling, in-mast mainsail with vertical battens and a multicolored spinnaker patterned after the Maryland state flag. He was out to do well in a fleet of 28 boats and engaged Capt. Tom Gore of Oxford, Md., as skipper. Others in the crew included Thomas Gerber — J.P.’s good friend and a former Beneteau 37 owner — and John Zseleczky, engineer, navigator and all-around Mr. Fix-it. “We all got along amazingly well,” says J.P., who boasted of himself as the “glue that held the group together.” (Incidentally, he is also known as a destroyer of older automobiles through neglect and indifference.) And sometimes he seems to be trailed by a black cloud, which once arrived and dismasted Jocasta — with me on board as witness to a dislodged spar that seemed to march toward J.P. at the helm before it went over the side. Amazing. Ironically, the Bermuda race began on Friday the 13th. And the Gibson Island Yachtsman’s birthday is Dec. 7, a rather infamous date in world history. Whenever they encountered torrential rainstorms during the race, J.P. happened to be at the helm, drenched under leaky, borrowed foulies that, at the last minute, replaced his Wal-Mart slicker. The beat down the Bay against a foul tide in rough seas and gusty headwinds was, in fact, the most trying part of the race. As they blasted out of the Chesapeake and into the Atlantic off Norfolk, Va., during a blinding midnight thunderstorm, an appropriate J.P. musical selection arrived over the loudspeaker: “Riders on the Storm,” by The Doors. A moment of stress came when they had to ration water near Bermuda and Gerber, already dehydrated, became a meltdown victim of too much time in the sun and began hallucinating. “He recovered in time to party and received the George Hamilton Memorial Award for overtanning and combat fatigue,” says Schuh. Jubilee placed 15th overall, “not a bad performance for a shoal-draft cruising boat’s first time in an ocean race and a first time for most of the crew,” Schuh says. What J.P. missed most was cold beer and the close companionship of his cell phone, without which his social life would be totally incomplete. With most of the crew homeward bound after the race — the hired gun and some friends took Jubilee back to Maryland — J.P. and Gerber had a Sunday to kill before their Monday flight home. However, their hotel room was paid by Schuh only through Saturday night, so they planned to sleep Sunday night on the hotel’s lounge chairs on the beach. Their last day, in Hamilton, was brightened by a streak of Watson luck that can often follow the black clouds and included an impromptu free ride on the bus into town. (Gerber had a bruising mishap earlier with a moped.) Since their tale of 24 hours of partying all day Sunday and into early Monday has nothing to do with boating, it will be left to the readers’ imagination. They eventually ran into a wealthy Bermuda resident, Brian Gulbransen, formerly of the Bronx and now senior vice president at Ariel Reinsurance for marine, aviation and energy underwriting. He began buying rounds for the bar and took pity on these stranded middle-aged sailors and would-be beach bums. When he left, he instructed the bartender at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess to give the pair anything they wanted and then turned over the key to a hotel suite he booked for them and disappeared into the late night. Now that he’s returned from sea, an enthusiastic J.P. has talked with Gerber about buying a used J/40 as partners and probably keeping it at GibsonIsland. “I might also be taking command of Steve’s Jubilee to enter some Bay races with the old gang,” says the Gibson Island Yachtsman. “I find I really miss those days at sea and bonding together.” Asked about turning over Jubilee, Schuh replied, “I would trust J.P. with my life, but I am not sure I would trust him with my boat.” Jack Sherwood is writer at large for Soundings.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359084
__label__wiki	0.985932	0.985932	Boom! SpaceX's Rocket Landing 'Blooper Reel' Is Epic ... and Explosive (Video) SpaceX CEO Elon Musk likes reusability. With 16 successful rocket landings under its belt, along with two reused rockets and one reused Dragon spacecraft, Musk's rocket company has made giant leaps in reusable booster technology for sure. But an amazing new video from the company, which Musk has touted as a mere "blooper reel," shows just how hard it is to launch rockets into space and land them safely again. Musk posted the video — called "How Not to Land a Rocket" — on Twitter today (Sept. 14). SpaceX's most recent rocket landing occurred Sept. 6 after the launch of an Air Force X-37B space plane. "Long road to reusabity of Falcon 9 primary boost stage," Musk wrote on Twitter. "When upper stage & fairing also reusable, costs will drop by a factor >100." [Watch a Supercut of 5 Amazing SpaceX Rocket Landings!] He teased the video's arrival last week: "Putting together SpaceX rocket landing blooper reel. We messed up a lot before it finally worked, but there's some epic explosion footage." "Epic" is right. The video is set to a soundtrack of John Philip Sousa's "The Liberty Bell" march (which also served as the theme song for "Monty Python's Flying Circus"). It shows a series of rocket-landing fails dating back to 2013 as SpaceX tried repeatedly to perfect the technology needed to land the first stage of its two-stage Falcon 9 rockets back on Earth. A SpaceX Falcon 9 Reusable rocket explodes during test flight on Aug. 22, 2014. (Image credit: SpaceX) The early Falcon 9 booster landing attempts were over the open ocean, with the rockets either slamming into the sea hard, or hovering over the waves before tipping over. Another clip shows the dramatic explosion of SpaceX's prototype first stage for landings, the Falcon 9 Reusable (or F9R). That booster exploded in August 2014 over McGregor, Texas, when an engine sensor failed. In the new video, Musk is seen touring the F9R wreckage. "Rocket is fine," a caption reads. "It's just a scratch." SpaceX's next rocket failures occurred at sea as the company tried to land the Falcon 9 booster on a drone ship. In September 2014, a rocket ran out of liquid oxygen before touchdown, and crashed. In January 2015, another booster ran out of hydraulic fluid and made a spectacular nighttime crash into the drone ship. "Well, technically it did land," a video caption reads. "Just not in one piece." A sticky throttle valve doomed a rocket-landing try in April 2015. The booster gets so close to a successful landing, then falls over and explodes. "Look, that's not an explosion … it's just a rapid unscheduled disassembly," the video states. SpaceX achieved its first successful rocket landing in December 2015, but the blooper video initially skips that milestone. Instead, it skips straight to January 2016, when a landing leg collapsed during touchdown, causing the Falcon 9 booster to tip over and explode. In March 2016, a landing engine burn failed, and the booster slammed into its landing platform. "The course of true love never did run smooth," a video caption reads. Then comes a strange sight. During a May 2016 rocket landing, the booster can be seen hopping about on its drone ship. SpaceX attributes the weird rocket dance to a radar glitch that damaged the landing legs. The booster had an obvious tilt when the drone ship finally reached its port in Cape Canaveral, Florida. A June 2016 rocket landing failed when the booster ran out of propellant. Only after the June crash does the new SpaceX video return to its first successful rocket landing, in December 2015. That mission launched a Dragon cargo ship for NASA, and then returned to Earth to make a smooth landing at SpaceX's Landing Zone 1 pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. SpaceX made its first successful drone ship landing in April 2016. "You are my everything," the SpaceX video states. SpaceX and Musk have long pursued reusable rockets to lower the cost of spaceflight. It's a core part of the company's goal to colonize Mars with giant reusable spaceships. SpaceX successfully launched two used Falcon 9 rockets earlier this year. The company has also seen two other failures. A Falcon 9 rocket failed in June 2015 during a Dragon cargo ship launch for NASA. In September 2016, a rocket exploded on SpaceX's launchpad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station ahead of a preflight test. Earlier this year, Musk said SpaceX is studying the potential for a completely reusable Falcon 9 rocket. That would mean reusing the rocket's upper stage, as well as its protective payload fairing (the nose cone). The fairing alone costs about $5 million, Musk has said. SpaceX is also building a much larger rocket, the Falcon Heavy, which will consist of three Falcon 9 boosters for its first stage. All three of those rockets are designed to land after launch, Musk has said. The first Falcon Heavy test flight is expected to launch in November. Editor's Note: Space.com senior producer Steve Spaleta contributed to this report. Email Tariq Malik at tmalik@space.com or follow him @tariqjmalik. Follow us @Spacedotcom, Facebook and Google+. Original article on Space.com.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359088
__label__cc	0.728425	0.271575	SQT I would like to receive updates on upcoming courses, including industry news and updates from SQT Training Ltd. By clicking 'Download Now', you agree to our privacy policy +353 61 339040 info@sqt-training.com Moodle Login Students A-Z of Programmes Lean Six Sigma, Process & Project Management Join our Lean Six Sigma Network Continual Process Improvement Compliance, Standards & Auditing About SQT Why SQT? Why is everyone talking about MDSAP and Health Canada? Home / News, Views & Updates / Why is everyone talking about MDSAP and Health Canada? This blog is the first of a three-part blog about MDSAP, the Medical Device Single Audit Programme which will be mandatory by Jan 1st 2019 for all medical device manufacturers selling to Canada. In this blog we will answer the following questions: – Will CMDCAS be available after 01/01/2019? – What must manufacturers do in order to join the MDSAP programme? – What is the MDSAP programme? – What are the 3 Steps to MDSAP Approval? – Which Auditing Organizations (AOs) are Authorised to do MDSAP audits? – What are the 4 actions that manufacturers who sell into Canada need to do now? In the second instalment, I will go on to discuss the MDSAP programme in more detail. In the third and final part of the blog, I will discuss some of the particular requirements of the five jurisdictions involved and how to achieve compliance with these. From 1st January 2019 any manufacturer selling medical devices into Canada must be part of the MDSAP programme. MDSAP is the Medical Device Single Audit Programme which consists of a single Quality Management System (QMS) audit for the following five regions; Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan and the USA. The programme is voluntary for the other four regions but Canada has mandated that manufacturers who sell medical devices (Class 2 or higher) in Canada after 1st January 2019 must have a QMS that has been approved through the MDSAP programme. Will CMDCAS be available after 01/01/2019? Up to now medical devices sold in Canada had to have their QMS assessed under the CMDCAS system, this option will not be available from January 2019 onwards. Health Canada had flagged this fact as early as December 2015 but it went somewhat under the radar until the RAPS meeting in September 2017 when representatives from Health Canada stated that the 1st January 2019 deadline would not change. The MDSAP process may nominally take 6 months, but could take much longer, so manufacturers who haven’t already done so must act now. What must manufacturers do in order to join the MDSAP programme? First let us start by looking at what is involved in the MDSAP process and then I will go on to outline what actions the manufacturer must take at this stage. What is the MDSAP programme? The MDSAP programme was initiated by the IMDRF (International Medical Device Regulators Forum) as a pilot programme which concluded in June 2017, continuing as a voluntary programme with exception of Canada where it will be mandatory, as discussed above. MDSAP does not currently apply to Europe which has observer status in the MDSAP programme. The programme involves assessment of the QMS by an ‘Auditing Organisation’ (AO) on behalf of the regulatory bodies from the five participating countries. A manufacturer can apply for inclusion in the MDSAP programme for one or all of the five participating countries. Upon successfully going through the MDSAP process the manufacturer receives a MDSAP certificate which demonstrates that they have successfully complied with the QMS requirements of the MDSAP countries for which they applied. What are the 3 Steps to MDSAP Approval? Gaining MDSAP approval involves three steps all of which involve the AO. Application review Phase 1 Audit (off site documentation audit) Phase 2 Audit (on site audit) Following approval the manufacturer will be subjected to annual audits by the AO on a three year cycle with the third annual audit being a re-certification audit. The MDSAP programme is based around adherence to the Quality Management Systems Standard for Medical Devices ISO 13485: 2016 along with additional requirements from the five participating countries; Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan and the USA. Which AOs are Authorised to do MDSAP audits? Currently 14 AOs are authorised to complete MDSAP audits; a list of the authorised AOs is given at the end of this article. If you were already using an EU Notified Body as your Conformity Assessment Body for one of the five MDSAP countries, then the chances are that your Notified Body will be listed among authorised AOs and you will be able to use them for the MDSAP process. What do manufacturers who sell into Canada need to do now? Manufacturers who have not already done so should take the following four steps immediately; Contact your AO Now Limit the Scope of Your Application Comply with Specific Country Requirements Train all Key Staff in MDSAP Requirements Below we will look at each of these actions in more detail. Many manufacturers have begun the process of registering for MDSAP already, but as the graph below indicates, many more have not. By the end of July 2017, only 326 manufacturers worldwide had applied for MDSAP. The figure will have increased significantly in the past 6 months but this has had the unwanted effect of putting an enormous demand on the resources of the authorised AOs which will in turn lead to increased MDSAP approval lead-times. Due to the timelines involved, it is imperative that manufacturers contact their AO immediately to begin the MDSAP process and get their application underway. This author has first-hand knowledge of AOs being unable to schedule audit dates due to the volume of work already undertaken and of manufacturers who are actively considering discontinuing sales in Canada due to inability to meet the MDSAP timelines. Limit the Scope of Your Application (where necessary) At this point manufacturers should consider limiting the scope of their application, wherever possible, so as to ensure successful MDSAP registration before 1st January 2019. MDSAP requires that all sites under the application be audited and the audit reports be sent to all of the regulatory bodies of the participating countries. In addition, the MDSAP audit may include certain outsourced operations. It may be wise to limit your application to only the countries and products that it is absolutely necessary to include at this stage. The scope of your MDSAP certificate can be broadened at any time in the future; this will involve a recertification audit. The manufacturer must then ensure that his QMS complies with ISO 13485:2016 and all the relevant requirements of the countries that are within scope. This will involve updating certain Quality System documents such as the Quality Manual and the internal auditing procedure among others. A number of the participating countries require specific roles to be documented and fulfilled, such as the Japanese requirement for a Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH). It is important to ensure that the roles required by each country are defined in your QMS as required by ISO 13485: 2016 Clause 4.1.1. It is important to ensure adequate resources are available for updating the QMS and managing the MDSAP registration process to ensure achievement of the 1st January deadline. If necessary, the manufacturer should consider utilizing external resources in order to ensure that they can continue to sell product in Canada next year. Ensuring that Top Management, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Internal Auditors and other staff are trained in the requirements of the MDSAP process is a vital step in ensuring a successful MDSAP outcome. The AO auditors will interview top management to determine if they are actively engaged in compliance with the requirements of all of the countries that are within the MDSAP certificate scope. It is an expectation that the QMS will have been operated and audited to the requirements of all these countries in advance of the Phase 2 audit. As we can see, the timeline for MDSAP registration for Canada is extremely tight. For those that have already applied the focus should be on ensuring that personnel are trained and the QMS is updated and audited by internal auditors For those who have not yet applied the priority should be to contact an AO right away. List of Authorised Auditing Organizations: MDSAP Authorised Auditing Organizations: BSI Group America Inc. DEKRA Certification B.V. DQS Medizinprodukte GmbH Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. Laboratoire National de métrologie et d’Essais (LNE) – Division certification G-MED Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Inc. National Standards Authority of Ireland NSF Health Sciences QMI-SAI Canada Limited TÜV SÜD America Inc. TÜV USA, Inc. UL Medical and Regulatory Services UL, LLC Source www.FDA.gov Information correct as of 13 December Watch out for our next blog on MDSAP where we discuss the program requirements in detail. If you need assistance with MDSAP compliance, contact John Lafferty on www.northridge.ie or 00353 (0)87 2801793 About the Author, John Lafferty John Lafferty is a Quality and Validation Consultant to the Medical Device industry. His specialities include MDSAP, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and MDR. John is the holder of a Degree in Manufacturing Technology, Certificate in Training & Continuing Education, Certificate in Quality Management. He has over 25 years’ experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry. He was a Senior Manager of a multinational Medical Devices plant where he managed the Quality, Regulatory, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems. He has successfully completed numerous consultancy projects with medical device manufacturers in Ireland and throughout Europe. John is also a Life Sciences Tutor with SQT Training www.sqt-training.com E mail: john.lafferty@northridge.ie Abbreviations used in this blog: AO Auditing Organization CMDCAS Canadian Medical Device Conformity Assessment System IMDRF International Medical Device Regulators Forum MAH Marketing Authorization Holder MDSAP Medical Device Single Audit Programme QMS Quality Management System RAPS Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society Blog Sign up Sign up to receive the latest industry and company news direct to your inbox. Progressive Training for Progressive Organisations We are a training partner rather than a provider of courses. We seek to make a significant and measurable contribution to the organisations we work with. For over 25 years we’ve brought the latest thinking, the leading techniques and the most accomplished industry trainers into ambitious organisations, large and small, throughout Ireland, the UK and beyond. 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__label__wiki	0.655881	0.655881	Grave Danger – PS4 \| Review By Nic Bunce \| 18th July 2018 \| PS4, Review Grave Danger was released to little fanfare in 2016. The game had failed its Kickstarter, raising less than 10% its £26,417 goal. Despite this setback, Grave Danger was released on Steam that December, and the reviews it got, though few by number, were by and large very positive. Fast-forward to summer 2018 and the game’s ultimate edition has been released on PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch. It has with the same roster of characters but comes with 10 additional levels and a handful of other features to bolster the gameplay. But, given that the game went mostly unnoticed back in 2016, it doesn’t help to compare the two beyond this. Now that that’s out of the way, Grave Danger is a nifty little puzzle platformer. I say little, but that’s not in terms of scope or amount of time you’ll play it. With a clean, open aesthetic, Grave Danger is certainly pleasing on the eye. The colours are vibrant, the animations are pleasant and I almost want to call the game cute, despite there being skulls and monsters everywhere. As the game progresses, you control three independent, charming little characters who are trying to get out of the same dungeon, past the smashers and saw blades, and the enemies that your trash-talking antagonist has scattered throughout the world. Despite their small stature, our three heroes — a cowboy, a wizard and a grim reaper —all have their perks that will help you evade being captured, dead and alive as the game gleefully points out. Dante, the cowboy, can wall hang and pull off dash jumps; Elliot, the wizard, can double jump and execute power shots with his staff; and Maurice — which is the best name for a grim reaper this side of Discworld — can hover in the air and move horizontally for a short time and drop bombs to catch enemies chasing you. Using this trio of talents, you’re pitted with the task of getting our heroes from A to B. It must be said at this point through that Dante is the only character with two relevant abilities: the power attack and Maurice’s bomb dropping ability are pretty much useless. Unfortunately, the maps are pretty linear in how you must conquer them. Maps can be quite sprawling at times, taking around 25–30 minutes to complete if you’re taking it as a leisurely pace. If you want to speed-run the level, you’re handily told you can do them in about six minutes, but that’s not going to be easy. Certain areas of the map can only be traversed by certain characters, due to their unique abilities, which means that if you need to figure out which character to send where to get the right keys (often dynamite) to success. Sadly, this means dying. A lot. There is a lot of dying in Grave Danger, as the name suggests. When a character dies, however, they are not just sent back to their latest checkpoint. They become a ghost that you must manually return to the latest checkpoint, before hauling themselves back to where they last died. With no quicksaves or anything of that sort, and only two checkpoints per level (roughly) you can expect to see a fair few ghosts once you get just a few levels in. Compounding this is that the levels are surprisingly tricky. Once you get past the first two missions, the game stops holding your hand. Enemies respawn fairly quickly and the jumps don’t get any easier the second time around. That said, there is a certain pride in overcoming the challenges ahead of you. It really is important to realise at this point that this is a challenging game: if you’re after something simple, you may want to look somewhere else. If the challenge gets too much, or if you prefer playing co-op, you can recruit a friend to help you by handing them the second controller. Two heads, they say, are better than one. Personally, I don’t think this game works very well in this area —only one person will have the screen centre on them, causing the other person to die at an increased rate as they run about off-screen. A split-screen option would certainly help: given that this is a puzzle platformer, such a feature would actually be a massive boon. It’s also a bit tricky selecting the right character for the right job when you’re on two-player mode as you can’t boot someone from a character they are in; and if they bump the character swap button, you may find yourself playing as someone you haven’t touched in an hour. If you thought the jumps were tricky before, try doing them with a brand new character that runs at a different speed. Moving past the gameplay, Grave Danger is a witty game with excellent writing. It is self-referential and quirky in a way that is reminiscent of Age of Zombies (or anything else that Halfbrick has made, on that note). While the game breaks the fourth wall a few more times than I’d like, I certainly cannot fault the quality of the writing. The music is impeccable, too, reminding me of something between Sonic’s casino levels and the Persona series. The upbeat, jazzy retro music is suits this game, and the sound effects you get are perfect. Again, nothing to fault there. All told, I’d happily recommend this game to anyone that loves a challenge, but I probably wouldn’t spend more than £10 on it. Grave Danger is not easy, and I got stuck a non-zero number of times, and the risk of being stuck early on puts a big question mark over the playability of the game for a lot of people. Given the lack of lets-plays and walkthroughs online, being stuck is as difficult now as it was back in the 90s: ask a friend or stay stuck. My only other grievance is that Dante has two useful abilities, whereas the others have one. A minor inconvenience, but it feels like a missed trick all the same. Developer: Spotted Shark Studio / Publisher: JoinDots Platforms: PS4 Platform Reviewed on: PS4 Pro It’s beautiful, fun and a joy to listen to The writing is witty and the story, although pretty simple, is intriguing This is single- or two-player as you like at the time. Players can drop in and drop out at will If you want to really increase the challenge, you get rated at the end of each mission, too The challenge is real and it may be off-putting to a lot of people The death and checkpoint system is bit of a nightmare at times The two-player gameplay could be a bit more watertight Buy Now (PSN) Warlocks 2: God Slayers – Nintendo Switch \| Review The First Tree – PS4 \| Review Horizon Zero Dawn – PS4 \| Review The Flame In The Flood: Complete Edition – PS4 \| Review LEGO Dimensions: LEGO The Batman Movie Story Pack – PS4 \| Review FIFA 20 Review \| PS4 Super Cane Magic Zero – PS4 \| Review Kingdom Come: Deliverance – PS4 \| Review Fast Striker – PS4 \| Review Battletech – PC \| Review Devious Dungeon 2 – PS4 \| Review Burnout Paradise – Remastered \| Review Parappa The Rapper – PS4 \| Review (Rhyming Style) Sniper Elite V2 Remastered – PS4 \| Review	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359091
__label__wiki	0.914963	0.914963	Elsewhere Reviews Stage Door News Toronto: Théâtre français de Toronto presents Ionesco’s “La Cantatrice chauve” October 23-November 3 To kick off its new season, Théâtre français de Toronto (TfT) is offering Ionesco's seditious and absurd comedy, The Bald Soprano. Directed my two-time Dora Award winning director Chanda Gibson, the production will be presented at the Berkeley Street Theatre from October 23 to November 3, 2019, in French, with surtitles in English. SYNOPSIS: The clock strikes seventeen. In a middle-class house in London, Mr. and Mrs. Smith have finished their supper. By the fireside, they chat about the benefits of yogurt for digestion and a family in which everyone is named Bobby Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Martin then arrive and are surprised to discover that they are man and wife. Suddenly, a firefighter appears in search of a blaze to extinguish. In this work characteristic of the theatre of the absurd, the famous Franco-Romanian author Eugène Ionesco takes pleasure in denouncing the superficiality and conformism of a depraved bourgeoisie by emphasizing the banalities which consume their daily life. He crafts a world in which communication is everything but says nothing … a reality not so different from our own. “When designing the 2019-2020 season as a manifesto (‘Êtres manifestes’ I wanted to offer a series of perspectives on the place of the citizen in the theatre, in society and how the two meet, merge, and dialogue with each other,” says Joël Beddows, TfT’s Artistic Director. “This comedy allows us to do all this with delight and laughter. It’s an opportunity to take a fresh look at our growing inability to communicate, despite the multiplying channels available today.” “Today, Ionesco’s comedy makes us think about the climate crisis, the oil industry, capitalism, terrorism and wars, and helps us to understand the extent to which conformism is always devastating for people, for society, for culture,” adds Chanda Gibson, the Toronto-based Franco-Ontarian director (two-time winner of the Dora Mavor Moore Award) who will be directing this great classic of the theatre of the absurd. With: Sébastien Bertrand, Sophie Goulet, Geneviève Langlois, Pierre Simpson, Christina Tannous and Manuel Verreydt. Set Design: Alexandra Lord; Costume Design: Yvan Castonguay; Sound: Ben Gibson; Stage Management: Gabriel Dubé. THE BALD SOPRANO (LA CANTATRICE CHAUVE) By Eugène Ionesco \| Directed by Chanda Gibson A Théâtre français de Toronto production En français (with English Surtitles) October 23 to November 3, 2019 OPENING: Wednesday, October 23 at 8 PM Performances: Wednesday to Friday at 8 PM \| Saturday Matinee at 3:30PM \| Sunday Matinee at 2:30 PM Berkeley Street Theatre - Upstairs \| 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto Tickets: Regular: $49 \| Senior: $40 \| under 30 and artists: $20 \| PWYC on Wednesdays and Thursdays \| Saturday Rush Tickets: $20 at the door \| Group rate for 8 or more: $25 per ticket Box Office: 416.534.6604 or theatrefrancais.com. << Toronto: Allison Ballard debuts her show “I Am The One Who” on October 12 \| Stage Door News \| Toronto: Obsidian Theatre presents “Pass Over” October 22 to November 10 >> Follow @editorstagedoor www.stage-door.com © 1999‑2020 Christopher Hoile. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359092
__label__cc	0.642776	0.357224	Recycled aluminum alloy casting ingots sales value in Japan 2012-2018 Published by Julia Engelmann, Sep 25, 2019 This statistic depicts the sales value of secondary aluminum alloy ingots used for metal casting and die casting in Japan from 2012 to 2018. In 2018, the value of recycled aluminum alloy casting ingots sold in Japan amounted to approximately 231.31 billion Japanese yen, an increase from around 226 billion yen in 2015. Sales value of secondary aluminum alloy ingots used for casting and die casting in Japan from 2012 to 2018 (in billion Japanese yen) Sales value in billion Japanese yen 1 Japanese yen equals 0.0094 U.S. dollars or 0.0086 euros as of August 2019. Values have been rounded. Data prior to 2014 come from previous reports. Recycled aluminum ingots sales value in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum ingots for deoxidization sales value in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum alloy ingots sales value in Japan 2012-2018 Aluminum alloy ingots sales value in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum alloy casting ingots stock volume in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum alloy casting ingots production volume in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum alloy casting ingots sales volume in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum alloy ingots production volume in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum alloy ingots sales volume in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum alloy ingots stock volume in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum ingots sales volume in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum ingots production volume in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum ingots stock volume in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum ingots for deoxidization sales volume in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum ingots for deoxidization production volume in Japan 2012-2018 Recycled aluminum ingots for deoxidization stock volume in Japan 2012-2018 Aluminum alloy ingots stock volume in Japan 2012-2018 Aluminum alloy ingots production volume in Japan 2012-2018 Aluminum alloy ingots sales volume in Japan 2012-2018 Copper alloy ingots sales volume in Japan 2012-2018 Scrap Materials Paper Industry Recycling in the United States Precious Metals Industry Base Metals METI (Japan). (June 1, 2019). Sales value of secondary aluminum alloy ingots used for casting and die casting in Japan from 2012 to 2018 (in billion Japanese yen) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 22, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/820700/japan-secondary-aluminum-alloy-casting-ingots-sales-value/ METI (Japan). "Sales value of secondary aluminum alloy ingots used for casting and die casting in Japan from 2012 to 2018 (in billion Japanese yen)." Chart. June 1, 2019. Statista. Accessed January 22, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/820700/japan-secondary-aluminum-alloy-casting-ingots-sales-value/ METI (Japan). (2019). Sales value of secondary aluminum alloy ingots used for casting and die casting in Japan from 2012 to 2018 (in billion Japanese yen). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 22, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/820700/japan-secondary-aluminum-alloy-casting-ingots-sales-value/ METI (Japan). "Sales Value of Secondary Aluminum Alloy Ingots Used for Casting and Die Casting in Japan from 2012 to 2018 (in Billion Japanese Yen)." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Jun 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/820700/japan-secondary-aluminum-alloy-casting-ingots-sales-value/ METI (Japan), Sales value of secondary aluminum alloy ingots used for casting and die casting in Japan from 2012 to 2018 (in billion Japanese yen) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/820700/japan-secondary-aluminum-alloy-casting-ingots-sales-value/ (last visited January 22, 2020)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359094
__label__cc	0.591141	0.408859	Tips for Women Traveling Alone in Costa Rica February 27, 2018 /in Costa Rica, Tamarindo Travel Guide /by Erin Raub Women traveling alone in Costa Rica: go where you want, wear what you want, do what you want! Will I be safe? This is the Big Question, right? And for good reason: Women traveling alone face some serious (and seriously frustrating) challenges in much of the world. But happily, the answer to whether you’ll be safe traveling alone in Costa Rica is mostly a good one: You’re as safe traveling here as you would be in almost any other destination. Hurray! However, that’s not to say there are no safety concerns – there are. As with any other place in the world, you should take safety precautions. Opportunists exist. Petty theft exists. All the standard possibilities exist, and can be exacerbated by Costa Rica’s reputation as a major tourist destination (and its respective major tourism dollars). All this to say, don’t stress. Millions of women have traveled to Costa Rica alone and have then gone home with nothing more than great memories. So, grab your flip-flops, your beach read, and your suitcase. It’s time to have some fun! While you prepare, here are a few tips to prep you for visiting Costa Rica as a solo female traveler: https://www.stayintamarindo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stay_in_tamarindo_logo.png 0 0 Erin Raub https://www.stayintamarindo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stay_in_tamarindo_logo.png Erin Raub2018-02-27 05:30:342018-03-05 16:22:33Tips for Women Traveling Alone in Costa Rica A Guide to Costa Rica’s Active Volcanoes: They’re Dynamite! February 22, 2018 /in Nature & Wildlife, Tamarindo Travel Guide, Things to Do /by Erin Raub Of Costa Rica’s active volcanoes, Arenal Volcano is the most photogenic Costa Rica is home to an impressive 200+ volcanic formations, some dating to more than 65 million years. That said, only half show any signs of activity at all, and just a handful are classified as active volcanoes. But first, a general overview: Costa Rica’s volcanoes speckle the country’s three volcanic ranges: the Guanacaste Volcanic Range (home to the Rincón de la Vieja, Orosi, Miravalles, Tenorio, and Arenal Volcanoes, among others); the Central Volcanic Range (comprised of the Poás, Barva, Irazú, and Turrialba Volcanoes, among others); and the Talamanca Volcanic Range (home to El Viejo Volcano). But, back to active volcanoes in Costa Rica. Of the 200 volcanic formations, just seven are considered historically active: Rincón de la Vieja, Poás, Arenal, Irazú, Turrialba, and Tenorio, plus the not-so-active Miravalles, which emitted just a puff of steam way back in 1946. The things a volcano will do to be classified as active… https://www.stayintamarindo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stay_in_tamarindo_logo.png 0 0 Erin Raub https://www.stayintamarindo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stay_in_tamarindo_logo.png Erin Raub2018-02-22 05:30:392019-10-04 12:36:04A Guide to Costa Rica's Active Volcanoes: They're Dynamite! Costa Rican Wildlife Watching: The “Big Five” February 13, 2018 /in Nature & Wildlife, Tamarindo Travel Guide /by Erin Raub Costa Rican wildlife is so varied, it’s impossible to narrow it down to the top 5! Hey Africa, you may have the Big Five of safari wildlife, but Costa Rican wildlife is pretty impressive, too! From gargantuan reptiles, to startlingly-hued amphibians, to smiling sloths, our “Big Five” will delight your mind and dazzle your camera lens. Admittedly, it’s difficult to narrow down Costa Rica’s animal species to the Top 5. Impossible, really. So much so, that we’re going to wimp out and call this a Big Five. The country’s wildlife is simply too diverse to narrow it down to just five must-see species. So, we’ll start with these. But, we guarantee, we won’t be able to stop here. More amazing animals, to come! https://www.stayintamarindo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stay_in_tamarindo_logo.png 0 0 Erin Raub https://www.stayintamarindo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stay_in_tamarindo_logo.png Erin Raub2018-02-13 05:30:492018-02-12 15:08:30Costa Rican Wildlife Watching: The "Big Five" Destination Overview: Playa Flamingo Travel Guide February 8, 2018 /in Costa Rica, Tamarindo Travel Guide /by Erin Raub Our Playa Flamingo travel guide takes you to this convenient, yet secluded beach paradise This mile-long, crescent-shaped strip of white-sand Playa Flamingo is the Costa Rica of postcards: shade-lined coast, pristine beaches, and turquoise water so clear, you can count the dots of the spotted rays that glide just beneath the ocean’s surface. Our Playa Flamingo travel guide lets you in on the secret. Add in a convenient location (just an hour from the international airport), one of the country’s most important (and largest) marinas, record-breaking inshore and offshore sport fishing, an overflowing menu of water sports, lavish vacation rentals, and some truly spectacular scenery (with the wildlife to match), and it’s easy to see why Playa Flamingo is one of Costa Rica’s most popular “hidden” gems. Playa Flamingo Overview: Location: North-Pacific Costa Rica, aka The Gold Coast, about 15 miles (23 km) north of Tamarindo Average Temperature: 75-96º F (23-36º C) Landscape: Lots of tropical ocean, dry and wet forest, and desert-like landscapes (inland) Closest Airport: Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) – about 65 minutes Top Activities: Surfing, Catamaran Sailing, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving, Horseback Riding, Sports Fishing, Golf, and Swimming Top Attractions: Beaches, Catalina Islands (scuba & snorkeling), Las Baulas National Marine Park Great for: Couples & Honeymooners, Anglers, Families & Family Reunions, Destination Weddings, Nature Lovers We Recommend: If you’ve ever dreamed of battling for an epic catch, you cannot miss out on Flamingo’s world-renowned and truly incredible sport fishing. https://www.stayintamarindo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stay_in_tamarindo_logo.png 0 0 Erin Raub https://www.stayintamarindo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stay_in_tamarindo_logo.png Erin Raub2018-02-08 05:30:142018-02-08 09:12:42Destination Overview: Playa Flamingo Travel Guide 9 Totally Random Things You Should Know Before Visiting Tamarindo Things you should know before you visit Costa Rica: yes, it really is as beautiful as everyone says! Planning a trip to Costa Rica and, specifically, Tamarindo? You’ve probably read the books. You’ve stalked a few Facebook groups. You’ve scoured the web. Still worried you’ve missed something? We’ve got you covered. Here are a few things you should know before you visit Costa Rica: Your Valid Passport May Not Be Valid Bags are packed, think you’re ready to go? Not so fast! Your passport, while “valid,” may not be valid enough for Costa Rican Immigration. According to the Costa Rican Embassy, your passport must not expire for 6+ months after your date of entry. (Example: If you’re arriving on January 1, your passport must expire after July 1.) You may also be asked for proof of exit – for example, your return flight reservation. https://www.stayintamarindo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stay_in_tamarindo_logo.png 0 0 Erin Raub https://www.stayintamarindo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stay_in_tamarindo_logo.png Erin Raub2018-02-06 05:30:332018-02-05 15:01:189 Totally Random Things You Should Know Before Visiting Tamarindo	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359095
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__label__wiki	0.851219	0.851219	Skip header navigation Output tags Research centres/groups Search the Research Hub Output #528601 Foul play? Alcohol marketing during UEFA EURO 2016 Purves R, Critchlow N & Stead M (2017) Foul play? Alcohol marketing during UEFA EURO 2016. Institute for Social Marketing. http://www.ias.org.uk/uploads/pdf/IAS%20reports/rp24042017.pdf BACKGROUND: International football tournaments provide a high-profile platform for alcohol marketing. UEFA EURO 2016, however, was held in France where the national law governing alcohol advertising and sports sponsorship (the ‘Loi Évin’) was the most restrictive to apply in the tournament’s history. This study examined alcohol marketing references in the UEFA EURO 2016 football tournament through broadcasts in the UK, France, and Republic of Ireland. METHODS: Eighteen matches were selected, representing each of the tournament stages. All of these were recorded as broadcast in the UK. Ten of the 18 matches were recorded as broadcast in Ireland and eight were recorded as broadcast in France. A customised tool was used to identify and categorise all alcohol marketing references (e.g. location, duration, brand featured, and number of identical references). A reference was defined as any reference to an alcohol brand, lasting one second or more and included electronic and static pitch-side advertising, branded merchandise, television advertisements, sponsor lead-ins and branded packaging. RESULTS: On average, there were more than 100 alcohol marketing references per broadcast in each country. The average number of alcohol marketing references per minute was 0.69 in French broadcasts, 0.65 in the UK broadcasts, and 0.59 in Irish broadcasts. Most references appeared during the match, where the footage was the same in all three countries. The most popular location and format was electronic pitch-side advertising. Almost all the marketing references were indirect (i.e. the brand was only identifiable from signifiers such as phrases from the brand slogan). There were limited differences between the three countries. CONCLUSIONS: The frequency of references to alcohol marketing was high. Although the overall proportion of direct brand references was low, the high proportion of indirect references demonstrates that alcohol producers were able to circumvent the Loi Évin using ‘alibi marketing’. The limited differences between the three countries highlight the importance of a host nation’s regulations for international tournaments. Regulations to limit alcohol advertising need to be rigorously enforced and monitored, with clear lines of accountability explicitly outlined in law. Alcohol marketing; Alcohol; Sponsorship: Alcohol policy; Marketing regulations: Frequency analysis. Purves, Richard; Critchlow, Nathan; Stead, Martine Publication date online Institute for Social Marketing http://www.ias.org.uk/…s/rp24042017.pdf Dr Nathan Critchlow Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing Dr Richard Purves Ms Martine Stead Deputy Director of ISM, Institute for Social Marketing Tobacco, Alcohol and Food Marketing	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359102
__label__wiki	0.868068	0.868068	Family Fun Day surpasses $1 million for St. Jude Paul Lombardozzi II, a member of the Kids for Kids Committee, and his infant son, Paul Lombardozzi III, are joined by Olaf and Joey Lombardozzi (right). Jake Zall knows he’s lucky to be a healthy kid. That’s why Zall – along with about 30 other New York City-area kids ages 5 to 18 – is part of the Junior Committee of the Kids for Kids Foundation, an organization that has raised more than $5.5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital since its founding in 2008. “If this committee has taught me one thing, itʼs that fundraising is certainly about raising a lot of money, but more importantly itʼs about working together as a team to spread the love and hope that St. Jude brings to anybody that crosses its path,” Zall said. “I'm very lucky to be healthy, and I think every kid should have that chance.” More than 1,200 people attended the seventh annual Kids for Kids Family Fun Day May 30 at the Aviator Sports and Events Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. This year, the event broke its fundraising record, generating more than $1.06 million for St. Jude. Activities included carnival rides, face painting, rock climbing, ice-skating and a performance by the Brooklyn United Marching Band. Disney favorites Olaf, Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen, as well as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Spiderman, interacted with the crowd. Kids for Kids, founded by a group of New York and New Jersey professionals, hosts other fundraisers throughout the year, including a father-son golf outing and a sporting clays event. The Junior Committee this year raised $40,000 on its own through bake sales, school fundraisers and dance-a-thons. It has been a privilege to see the Kids for Kids Committee and Junior Committee work together these last seven years to raise over $5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We believe in the mission of St. Jude and the importance of keeping families strong during their difficult time. Robert Catalano, event founder “It has been a privilege to see the Kids for Kids Committee and Junior Committee work together these last seven years to raise over $5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said Robert Catalano, the event’s founder. “We believe in the mission of St. Jude and the importance of keeping families strong during their difficult time. Kids for Kids will continue to work towards the goal of eradicating childhood cancer and other deadly diseases.” You too can make a difference for St. Jude kids Read more inspiring stories: ‘Tis the season for science: Elf rescue teaches students fun lesson Patients in the St. Jude School Program used math and science to rescue stranded elves. Discover how they saved the holidays. My Corner of the World: Regina Kolaitis, PhD Scientist turned liaison Regina Kolaitis of the St. Jude Liaison Office explains the breadth and depth of hospital’s research efforts to a non-scientific audience. Physical therapist grateful for her colleagues, opportunities after earning hospital’s highest staff honor Amanda Curry received the hospital’s highest employee honor for her work with a new mobility program for patients. Discover why she thanks and credits her colleagues. Longtime employee shares story of personal, family military service Seven years of U.S. Navy service helped prepare veteran Yvonne Carroll for her role as director of hematology patient services. Read her story. St. Jude talent experience advisor extends hospitality to job candidates and their families From hospitality to human resources: Linda Smith of Human Resources changed careers to help St. Jude advance its mission. Respiratory therapists are vital part of patient care Respiratory therapists are emergency responders who assist patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. Learn more about their role St. Jude employee’s journey inspires new adoption benefit With the help of the St. Jude Adoption Assistance Program, Child Life specialist Ashley Carr adopted her daughter, Nora, in 2017. Physician assistant helps teen sickle cell patients navigate through treatment Paul Lavoie helps prepare sickle cell patients for the transition to adult care. Learn why his role is important to patients’ long-term health. A well-placed edit: Scientific Editor changed career plans From bench scientist to scientific editor: Vani Shanker, PhD, of Scientific Editing revised her career plans. St. Jude Arboretum: How an idea takes root With 60 different tree species on campus, St. Jude has plans to establish an arboretum on campus. Doggy duo a perfect match for St. Jude St. Jude hospital dogs have been training for their new roles since birth. Learn about how they were chosen for their work. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month To mark 2019 National Hispanic Heritage Month, St. Jude is honoring some our dedicated Hispanic employees. Learn more about their work. Paws at Play: St. Jude welcomes furry, four-legged colleagues St. Jude child life specialists welcome Puggle and Huckleberry, the hospital’s newest employees. Read more about their journey and St. Jude Paws at Play. Michael Moloney Designs for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Michael showcases his interior design work in different houses for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway each year. Bone Marrow Transplant physician treats patients when they need more than the usual options Ali Suliman, MD, of Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy, treats pediatric cancer patients when the usual therapies no longer work.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359103
__label__wiki	0.588573	0.588573	About Buy Blog Screenings STRIPPED - The Comics Documentary Stripped at ECCC! Seattle! Free screening of STRIPPED, March 27th at 6PM, at Seattle’s Emerald City Comicon! Screening is immediately followed by a Q&A with cartoonists Danielle Corsetto, Kris Straub, Brad Guigar, Dylan Meconis, and Director Dave Kellett! Aaaaand, there’s a giveaway of Bill Watterson’s gorgeous poster! Stripped at Angouleme! The huge San Diego Comic-Con has 150,000 people. The comics festival in Angouleme France has 2 5 0, 0 0 0. And this year, it also has….STRIPPED! The film will be screening continuously throughout the Festival, at L’Espace Franquin, and Directors Fred Schroeder and Dave Kellett will be in attendance. If you’re in southern Europe, and a fan of the film, come on out! WINNER: “Best Feature” and “Best Score” in Salt Lake! In fun news, Stripped won “Best Feature” and “Best Score” this past weekend at the film fest in Salt Lake! Still haven’t seen it? Here’s five ways to watch! 1.) VHX (DRM-free, with bonus stuff!) 2.) iTunes 3.) Google Play 4.) Topatoco (DVD, from the nicest folks!) 5.) Amazon (DVD, free “Prime” shippin’!) WINNER: “Best Documentary” at Comic-Con! Stripped won “Best Documentary” at the Comic-Con Film Festival this past weekend in San Diego! Thank you to the judges, and thank you to the thousands of folks who stopped by our booth at San Diego. It was a weekend of incredible kindness toward the film! Also this weekend: The film was ranked #1 in documentaries that make artists “…Ready To Create”, by Paste Magazine. Thanks, Paste! Official Selection: San Diego Comic-Con Film Festival STRIPPED is an official selection to screen at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con Film Festival. The film will be screening on Friday, July 25th. Join us! Directors’ Screening at the Schulz Museum Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, is known throughout the world as one of the greatest cartoonists who ever lived. So it’s with great honor that we announce a screening of STRIPPED at the Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, on June 21st. Free to the public, the screening will be followed with audience Q&A with the Directors, where one audience member will also win one of the gorgeous posters by Bill Watterson. If it’s within driving distance, we invite you to join us for this very special screening. It’s going to be a lovely night. Info and directions, here. New Interviews! After getting STRIPPED to #1 on iTunes in the U.S., and again in Canada…we’ve now made available SEVEN full-length interviews from the film. For fans of comics that want to dive deep, that means there’s now 26 hours of interviews with the world’s best cartoonists. You can grab them individually or as packages of interviews, here! #1 in Canada! Huge, huge thanks to all our supporters in Canada for making Stripped the #1 documentary on iTunes! What an accomplishment: And it’s all thanks to you! Let’s all meet up at Tim Hortons: The Timbits are on us!!!* *Note: Offer not valid in the U.S. or Canada Recent Press! #1 on iTunes! We did it! The day we launched on iTunes, we got to the #1 spot! Thank you so much for your support of the film! The film is also available on Google Play, as a DVD (region-free and DRM-free), and on VHX (worldwide and DRM-free). Plus, there are 15 full-length interviews from the film, directors’ commentary, and more — HERE. Check ’em out! STRIPPED documentaryFollow New project, who dis? (Pssst: New project coming from the folks at @strippedfilm Stay tuned :) For the first & only time, here are links to get the art poster: https://t.co/auDtuJqx2p https://t.co/OOsGnt7iGy We have a handful of the gorgeous 24x36" Bill Watterson STRIPPED posters left-of 500 made-& tmrrow we'll put 'em on sale for first/only time We have a few dozen Watterson STRIPPED posters (of orig 500) we’re making avail on 3/20. Kickstarter backer details https://t.co/MnLBn9MHcN LAST CALL to claim Stripped Kickstarter rewards! After 3yrs, we're giving all backers 30 days to log in & claim! https://t.co/l9zTfJRnNX ©2020 Sequential Films \| Site+Hosting by Mindfaucet	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359108
__label__wiki	0.894499	0.894499	Chinese student who criticized Xi online applies for permanent residence in Taiwan Chinese student who criticized Xi Jinping in live stream applying for permanent residence in Taiwan By Keoni Everington, Taiwan News, Staff Writer Li Jiabao. Li Jiabao. (CNA photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) -- A Chinese student, who denounced China's President Xi Jinping during a live stream in March went to the National Immigration Agency (NIA) to apply for permanent residency on the grounds of political asylum. Li Jiabao (李家寶), a Chinese exchange student at Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science in Tainan, took to live-streaming platform Periscope on Tuesday (March 12) to conduct a question and answer session he titled “Beijing High School Anti-Xi Alliance Meeting," in which he admonishes Communist Party General-Secretary Xi Jinping for declaring himself emperor for life. Li now believes that if he returns to China, he will be charged with "incitement to subvert state power" or other "strange charges," which would "destroy his personality." Since Li's student visa will expire at the end of this semester, he went to the NIA today to apply for permanent residence status on the grounds of political asylum, reported CNA. During an interview with the media today, Li said that there are no relevant laws or regulations in Taiwan to provide political asylum for people such as him. He cannot anticipate the results of his application, but he hopes he can continue to complete his studies in Taiwan Li applying for permanent residency at NIA today. (CNA photo) Regarding the fear that his financial aid would be cut off, Li said that with the help of many friends, his current situation is very good, and the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has provided relevant assistance. Li says that he has a long-term plan to stay in Taiwan. Li says that he mainly plans to complete his studies first, while the subsequent issue of employment still needs to be considered and planned. He said that the Chinese government has been closely monitoring him, and as the July 2 deadline for the expiration of his visa nears, the attention will continue to increase. When asked if his online critique of Xi was an attempt to gain Taiwan citizenship or to a third country, Li said that if his original goal had been political asylum, he would have applied for a visa to the U.S. and applied for it there. After accepting Li's application for long-term residence, the NIA will cooperate with the MAC on the follow-up procedures, according to CNA. Li's original controversial live stream video posted on Twitter on March 12. 直播，欢迎大家提问 https://t.co/S978ozDpLk — 李家宝 (@lijiabao1998) 2019年3月12日 Chinese dissident Tsai-Xi meeting possible under certain conditions: Taiwan president Dissident blogger burns Chinese passport, calls on Taiwanese to vote Tsai says Taiwan will never accept 'one country, two systems' Japanese PM meets with China's Xi in Beijing	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359111
__label__wiki	0.618236	0.618236	Keynote & Conference Speakers Brendan Hall £3K - £5K Brendan Hall is an incredibly inspiring motivational and keynote speaker who keeps an audience on tenterhooks with a story, based on his experience as a professional yacht racing skipper where he led and developed a team of novice sailors to achieve unprecented success. His unique story enables businesses to build ironclad trust with clients and teams, thrive in uncertainty, empower teams and develop a growth mindset. In 2009, Brendan skippered a yacht in the ultimate long distance challenge, The Clipper Round the World Yacht race - a 35,000-mile circumnavigation of the globe, contested by amateur crews in identical racing yachts. Although Brendan was the youngest and least experienced skipper in the race, he and his team won it in convincing fashion. This achievement was the culmination of years of leadership research, creating a high-performance culture and a leadership style way beyond his 27 years. His leadership skills were put to the ultimate test - in the middle of a deadly North Pacific winter hurricane, Brendan and his crew were tasked with the rescue of an incapacitated skipper on a competing yacht. Brendan swapped yachts and skippered both vessels 4000 nautical miles, across the world’s most treacherous ocean to safety. After completing his life changing challenge, Brendan authored Team Spirit, a raw, insightful look into the life of a leader pushing himself and his team to perform in extreme conditions. A professional yacht racing skipper, author and leadership expert, Brendan now uses his insights and powerful race narrative to help business leaders build ironclad trust with clients and teams, thrive in uncertainty, empower teams and develop a growth mindset. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO BOOK BRENDAN HALL, CALL US ON +44 (0)20 7607 7070 OR EMAIL INFO@SPEAKERSCORNER.CO.UK. An Interview with Yacht Racing Skipper Brendan Hall At the February 2019 Knowledge Guild, we experienced the incredible story telling… Knowledge Guild Highlights: Embracing Uncertainty to Maximise our Potential Brendan Hall Speaker Showreel Want to know more about Brendan Hall? Send a message or call and we will contact you within 24 hours Other speakers you might like Since breaking his neck in his first professional rugby match, Matt King OBE has gone on to become a… < £3K Alistair Darling served as Chancellor during the most turbulent and far-reaching economic crisis the… Javier Bajer Javier Bajer is a cognitive psychologist, cultural architect and a trailblazer in Leadership Performance… £5K - £10K Mark Frith One of the UK's most successful magazine editors of the modern era, the editor-in-chief of Now and Look… Pankaj Ghemawat Pankaj Ghemawat combines academic knowledge with business acumen. Professor at the Harvard Business School… £15K & Over Related from around the site National Storytelling Week Celebrated: Memorable stories from Speakers’ visits A Happy Workforce, Free Comedy & GDPR: Here's What We've Been Talking About This Month Brendan Hall's Visit to Speakers Corner HQ: Building a High-Performing Team from Scratch	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359114
__label__wiki	0.756959	0.756959	Aakash Arya MS Dhoni (left) and Sachin Tendulkar (right) Hello and welcome to the daily round-up of all the major stories happening in the cricketing world today. First up is possible and much talked about the return of former Indian captains Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni together on a cricketing pitch. Moving on to current Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, who stated that he is ready to sacrifice his batting spot to accommodate in-form players. In IPL news, 48-year old Pravin Tambe might miss IPL 2020 due to his involvement in a foreign domestic league and lastly, the Indian team for the T20 series against New Zealand sees wicket-keeper Sanju Samson missing out on a spot. Here is a look at those stories in detail. #1 Dhoni and Tendulkar approached to play bushfire relief game Ricky Ponting is hoping that Tendulkar and Dhoni will play the game Indian cricket heavyweights, Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni are in line to play the Fundraising Bushfire Cricket League under the captaincy of either Shane Warne or Ricky Ponting. In an attempt to bring together the cricketing community to help those affected by the bushfire in Australia, a charity match involving Australia and the world's best players under one roof is being planned. According to spinner Shane Warne, both Dhoni and Tendulkar have been approached to play in the charity match and the officials are awaiting confirmation. He said - “Hopefully a few (more) big names will get involved as well.” Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting also echoed Warne's statements and stated that the tragedy needed help from all quarters of the community, including cricket. He said: “From all sorts, whether it be music, film, TV or sports from different codes. We’re trying to put together an eclectic group, a diverse group that people will identify with.” Full article: Reports: MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar have been approached to play in bushfire relief game India vs Australia 2020 Australia Cricket Team Indian Cricket Team MS Dhoni Sachin Tendulkar India vs Australia 2020 Teams & Squads 1st ODI \| Tue, 14 Jan IND 255/10 (49.1 ov) AUS 258/0 (37.4 ov) Australia won by 10 wickets IND VS AUS live score 2nd ODI \| Fri, 17 Jan IND 340/6 (50.0 ov) AUS 304/10 (49.1 ov) India won by 36 runs 3rd ODI \| Sun, 19 Jan India won by 7 wickets AUS VS IND live score	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359120
__label__wiki	0.68559	0.68559	Home » 2010 State of Logistics Report: The Great Freight Recession 2010 State of Logistics Report: The Great Freight Recession CSCMP and Penske Logistics Logistics costs as a percentage of U.S. gross domestic product dropped to their lowest level on record in 2009, representing only 7.7 percent of GDP, according to the 21st Annual State of Logistics Report. The report, compiled by consultant Rosalyn Wilson for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, under sponsorship of Penske Logistics, was released June 9. In real terms, costs dropped from $1.34tr in 2008 to $1.10tr in 2009. The dramatic drop was due almost entirely to the recession, Wilson says. Both major components of logistics costs - inventory carrying costs and transportation costs - were negatively impacted by the economy. Low interest rates helped push inventory carrying costs down 14.1 percent and as companies worked through bloated safety stock, inventory on hand dropped 4.6 percent. Lower volumes and increased price pressure caused transportation costs to plummet 20.2 percent from 2008 levels. Trucking, which comprises 78 percent of the transportation component, declined 20.3 percent. All other modes combined declined 20.5 percent. While the situation is improving, Wilson says it will probably be 2011 before the industry again sees pre-recession freight levels. Nonetheless, capacity shortages may crop up in some areas by year's end, she says. Transportation capacity was reduced significantly during the recession and "the tenuous business climate and tightened credit controls will make it difficult to rapidly expand capacity for the remainder of 2010," Wilson notes. Driver shortages in the trucking industry also are likely to re-emerge. Since 2007, about 142,660 drivers have exited the field, Wilson says. A key issue here is age. Less than a quarter of current drivers are under 35 and about one in six is 55 or older. The lack of drivers will be a constraint on motor carriers' ability to return truck capacity to the market, she says. • The cost for rail transportation was down 20.6 percent in 2009, with every major commodity group experiencing a decline. • Water sector costs fell 21.6 percent and all of the nation's top 10 ports, except Oakland, registered a decline in TEUs moved. Rates in this sector were pushed down below costs early in 2009 but have risen significantly in recent months. • Air cargo carriers lost 12 percent of cargo capacity in 2009 and that sector is experiencing spiraling rates and a shipment backlog. In the last quarter of 2009 rates doubled and ended almost five times higher than the start of the year. Overall, the logistics industry "is on its way up, but far from breaking the surface," Wilson says. "We need to continue to mind the bottom line and keep costs in check." Since 1988, the "State of Logistics Report" has tracked and measured all costs associated with moving goods through the U.S. supply chain. The report benchmarks key metrics in U.S. logistics such as transportation and inventory-carrying costs, freight volumes, and revenues, giving practitioners a big-picture view of the performance of the U.S. supply chain process. Air Cargo North America SC Security & Risk Mgmt HR & Labor Management Global Supply Chain Management Business Strategy Alignment Logistics Global Gateways LTL/Truckload Services Ocean Transportation Rail & Intermodal KEYWORDS Air Cargo Business Strategy Alignment Global Gateways Global Supply Chain Management HR & Labor Management Logistics LTL/Truckload Services North America Ocean Transportation Rail & Intermodal SC Security & Risk Mgmt Supply Chain Analysis & Consulting Supply Chain, Logistics World Found 2014 Best Year Since the Great Recession, Report Says Analysis of the 23rd Annual State of Logistics Report 2010 State of the Retail Supply Chain Report	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359122
__label__cc	0.71912	0.28088	When opening bank accounts or trading accounts for your SMSF, the bank or broker may ask you for certified documents. They will ask for a Deed extract. Superannuation Warehouse (as your SMSF’s administrator) will have a signed copy of your Fund’s deed and can certify and post this to you. Alternatively, listed below is a listing of people that can certify documents. The certified statement should read as follows: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original document”. The certifiers must also include their full name, signature, date, registration number (if any) and qualification or occupation which makes them eligible to certify documents, on each of the photocopied pages. A person who certifies the Deed must be either an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia. A summary of people who can certify are: Chiropractor, Dentist , Medical practitioner, Nurse, Physiotherapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Psychologist or a Veterinary surgeon Legal practitioner, Patent attorney, Trade marks attorney or a Bailiff Agent of the Australian Postal Corporation who is in charge of an office supplying postal services to the public Australian Consular Officer or Australian Diplomatic Officer (within the meaning of the Consular Fees Act 1955) in Australia or overseas Commissioner for Affidavits or a Commissioner for Declarations Finance company officer with 2 or more years of continuous service Clerk of a court, Judge of a court, Justice of the Peace or a Magistrate in Australia or overseas Marriage celebrant registered under Subdivision C of Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage Act 1961 Member of Chartered Secretaries Australia or a Fellow of the National Tax Accountants’ Association Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants or the National Institute of Accountants For a more complete list to see who can certify, click here. For our preferences to open up a bank account, see the Macquarie page.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359129
__label__wiki	0.90764	0.90764	MBTA fare hikes go into effect today Jul 1, 2012 at 5:00 AM Jul 1, 2012 at 5:29 AM Riders on Boston's public transportation system are bracing for a steep fare hike that goes into effect today and may be just the start of coming cost increases and service cuts. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is enacting an average 23 percent fare increase to help close the regional transit system's $160 million deficit. The increases are more onerous for certain customers, including some disabled riders, who will see fares for The Ride service at least double to $4. Bus fares will rise a quarter, to $1.50, and subway fares will go up from $1.70 to $2 for passengers who pay with CharlieCards. Several bus routes and some weekend commuter rail runs will be eliminated, but the T avoided drastic service cuts by tapping several one-time revenue sources — such as snow removal funds left unused during the mild winter. It might not be able to avoid major cuts again next year, said MBTA general manager Jonathan Davis. "This is not a permanent budget solution," he said. Davis said the agency's fixed costs are still growing, and it faces another $100 million budget deficit next year. A long-term solution to the system's chronic funding woes is needed, he said. Sunday's fare hikes are the first since 2007, and officials say the MBTA's fares will still be lower than in other major cities, including New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. But opponents say the hikes are a blow to the working class and disabled, and the increases have been vigorously protested, including by wheelchair activists who chained themselves together to block a busy intersection in front of the Statehouse in May. A month earlier, a group of older and disabled riders interrupted the Massachusetts House's budget deliberations with chants including, "They say cut back, we say fight back!" Lee Matsueda of the T Riders Union, a customer advocacy group with about 100 members, said with the fare hikes almost official, state lawmakers need to be reminded that MBTA funding reform is essential because things are projected to get worse. "People can't get complacent and imagine this is going to be it," he said. The fare increases hit the average rider hard since many have no other way to get to work, Matsueda said. And the increases on The Ride will be crushing for disabled riders, some of whom are living on fixed incomes and will see their freedom to get around severely limited, he said. A group calling itself Boston Fare Strike is urging riders to refuse to pay starting Sunday, and it's holding a public training session on the tactic that day in Copley Square. Strategies include holding subway gates open, slipping onto the backs of buses or persuading drivers not to charge them. Organizers say the new fares are unjust, and hurting the MBTA's bottom line may be the only way to force lawmakers to view affordable access to public transit as a right they have a duty to protect. MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo said a fare strike is selfish and misguided "and will serve to do nothing more than worsen the MBTA's already fragile financial condition." Activists have been heartened by indications from House Speaker Robert DeLeo that transportation will be a priority in the legislative session that starts in January. Matsueda said that gives activists six months to push for solutions, such as renegotiating lower interest rates with banks that hold MBTA debt. He also said the MBTA has been saddled with a disproportionate share of the costs of Boston's bloated $15 billion Big Dig highway project, and that should change. New taxes should also be considered, Matsueda said, though he said his group was not yet recommending anything specific. A proposal by Gov. Deval Patrick in 2007 to increase the gas tax by 21 cents failed. And although DeLeo, Patrick and other lawmakers have pledged to address the MBTA funding problems as part of a broader transportation reform, including finding ways to fix roads and bridges, they'll face resistance because any meaningful package would likely require new taxes or fees. The MBTA said that as Sunday approaches it's working hard to remind people about the service cuts and fare hikes. The agency said its public information campaign has included newspaper ads, email blasts, public service announcements and laminated notices at bus stops on routes facing major changes — 1,300 total. Davis said that until lawmakers find a long-term funding solution, "the MBTA will continue to do everything it can to improve service despite our fiscal challenges."	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359130
__label__wiki	0.818895	0.818895	Football Sports Sports News FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Indian football team ready for FIFA Qualifiers September 3, 2019 Team Tentaran 0 Comment India FIFA world cup qualifiers – The Indian men’s team football team reached Guwahati on Monday for the FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Oman on Thursday. The match kicks off India’s FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign, and also the joint-qualification process for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023. Oman won’t be an easy game for the Indian team. As a part of their preparations for the 2022 World Cup qualifier they played a friendly game against Yemen on August 28th and a winning goal from Kano helped them maintain the 100 percent record under the new manager. This means that Oman have won four of their last five games in all competitions and are in good form ahead of the qualifier, they are still unbeaten under the new coach. India FIFA world cup qualifiers On reaching Guwahati many players started reminiscing their special bond with this place. Sandhesh Jhingan said that he always dreamt of playing for the Indian National Team and that dream of his came true at this very place, He said that coming back to Guwahati is always a homecoming for him. Sandesh also said that his best memory of his life is due to Guwahati. Must Read: Liverpool vs Chelsea Super Cup Highlights: Liverpool win the UEFA Super Cup Wingback Pritam Kotal could not hide his excitement either. He said that there is a great link between Guwahati and him. He made his international debut here. He also mentioned that the people in Assam have had a tough time and they hope that they will be able to give something to the fans to be happy for. In the last two matches at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, the Blue Tigers have grabbed two wins – against Nepal (2-0) and Laos (6-1). 27-member preliminary squad for India FIFA world cup qualifiers so far: Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Kamaljit Singh, Vishal Kaith. Defenders: Rahul Bheke, Nishu Kumar, Pritam Kotal, Anas Edathodika, Sandesh Jhingan, Narender Gahlot, Sarthak Golui, Adil Khan, Subhasish Bose, Mandar Rao Dessai. Midfielders: Nikhil Poojary, Udanta Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Raynier Fernandes, Vinit Rai, Sahal Abdul Samad, Rowllin Borges, Brandon Fernandes, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Ashique Kuruniyan. Forwards: Balwant Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Manvir Singh. Read: PSG become the most successful French club We wish our Indian football team all the best for FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers. To stay updated with sports news like India FIFA world cup qualifiers, do follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Latest India Business News 21st January 2020 – Tentaran ← PSG sign Keylor Navas and Mauro Icardi Cricket records: Virat Kohli becomes India’s most successful test captain → ← PSG sign Keylor Navas and Mauro Icardi ← Cricket records: Virat Kohli becomes India’s most successful test captain	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359133
__label__cc	0.672246	0.327754	Trump & GOP - Welcome To The End of The World... Donald Trump and the entire Republican Party are so committed to keeping their billionaire donors happy, particularly those who make their money from fossil fuels, that they are not only deny science but now they are wrecking it. Trump's administration is responsible for producing the climate survey on which major governmental decisions are based. And, with regard to climate change, they are saying that they will not consider anything that's going to happen after 2040, which is when the most severe consequences, including mass extinctions, are set to begin. In exchange for money, the GOP is literally welcoming the end of the world. HotCoffee • 34 weeks 2 hours ago Well before we go all AOC... perhaps we could try a few other things, like.... 1. Fix Fukushima and other leaking reactors 2. Ban roundup 3. Stop chemtrails that land on every living thing 4. develope better battery storage Who's working on these issues? If we get that right then we can take on more deepspace • 33 weeks 6 days ago 5. Don't step on worms. 6. Don't eat the entrails of aardvarks. 6. Mine the cheese on the Moon. 7. Comprehend Bell's Theorem. 8. Close your eyes. 9. Tap your heels three times. 10. And think to yourself: "There's no place like home; there's no place like home; there's no place like home..." 11. But whatever you do, do not heed the dire warnings of virtually every climate scientist on the planet or take any other meaningful action in the short time left for humanity to actually mitigate the unfathomably expensive and deadly effects of human-caused climate catastrophe our children and grandchildren -- and every other lifeform -- will certainly suffer. 12. Oh yeah, and vote for Trump ...because, you know, JESUS! "The coffee tasted bad. Acrid and with a sweet, sickly smell." --James Dyke: https://theconversation.com/climate-change-weve-created-a-civilisation-hell-bent-on-destroying-itself-im-terrified-writes-earth-scientist-113055 Correct knowledge and meaningful action center: https://www.greenworldrising.org/ Thom speaking in Minneapolis in 2011 (credit Carey Photo) Thom and Louise Meet Pope John Paul II Thom & Louise at a "private audience" with His Holiness Pope John Paul II at his summer palace, Castle Gandolfo, Italy Thom at Dad & Mom's house Thom at Dad & Mom's house when they were both still alive, circa '90s From Unequal Protection, 2nd Edition: "Beneath the success and rise of American enterprise is an untold history that is antithetical to every value Americans hold dear. This is a seminal work, a godsend really, a clear message to every citizen about the need to reform our country, laws, and companies." —Paul Hawken, coauthor of Natural Capitalism and author of The Ecology of Commerce "The powers that be are running roughshod over the powers that OUGHT to be. Hartmann tells us what went wrong — and what you and I can do to help set American right again." —Jim Hightower, National Radio Commentator, Writer, Public Speaker, and author of the bestselling Thieves in High Places From Cracking the Code: "In Cracking the Code, Thom Hartmann, America’s most popular, informed, and articulate progressive talk show host and political analyst, tells us what makes humans vulnerable to unscrupulous propagandists and what we can do about it. It is essential reading for all Americans who are fed up with right-wing extremists manipulating our minds and politics to promote agendas contrary to our core values and interests." —David C. Korten, author of The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community and When Corporations Rule the World and board chair of YES! magazine	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359139
__label__wiki	0.804317	0.804317	The 12 Best California Burritos, Ranked by San Diego Surfers By Natalie Holtz Published On 06/25/2014 We take our California burritos seriously in San Diego (making them one of the few things we can say that about). This carne asada and French fry-stuffed behemoth was invented here, and has been diligently soaking up our late-night booze ever since. Now that they’re so thoroughly intertwined with life in SD, the question must be asked: who does them best? That's too big a question for any one person to answer, so we assembled a panel of the very BEST people for the job: native San Diegan surfers who work up the kind of appetite only a burrito can handle. Eight of them gave us their top-five picks, and we assigned points (five for a first place, four for a second, and so on…), arriving at this definitive list of the finest damn California burritos in San Diego, and therefore the world. Honorable Mention: Santana's Mexican Food This list of heavy hitters wouldn't be complete without a nod to the OG of California burritos, Santana's -- you know, back before most of them became Fresh MXNs and you still had your innocence (-ish). Though the California burrito's origins still remain unclear, many credit Don Arturo Santana with inventing this Cal-Mex staple during the late '80s. Add the fact that almost every burrito master mentioned Santana's in their picks, and our semi-fallen friend deserves recognition. 19 Things You Have to Explain to Out-of-Towners About San Diego 12. El Azteca Taco Shop (4pts, tie) This no-frills, strip mall spot started out as a sit-down joint in Pacific Beach in '80 before it moved to its current location to embrace its inner hole-in-the-wall. It boasts the usual suspects: burritos, tacos, and enchiladas, with its enormous California burrito being the standout. Known for its sheer size (roughly equivalent to a small baby, not that you’d ever eat one), this delicious beast comes with chopped up carne, french fries, guac, pico, and cheese, and a red and green salsa for those of you (aka all of you) who like it hot. 12. Rudy's (4pts, tie) Solana Beach and Carlsbad This staple nails everything from its well-cared-for carne asada, to its homemade salsas (available for purchase!), to its Mexican markets filled with specialty items like that super-weird, salty paste candy you used to eat as a kid. The Cali burrito features tender flap meat that's marinated overnight then cooked over an open flame, french fries, cheese, sour cream, and tortillas so fresh that there's still flour on top. Plus, if you need to order money and buy booze -- which naturally, you do -- you can do both at the Solana Beach location. Multitasking! 10. Don Bravo (6pts, tie) Don Bravo represents one of the more eclectic entries on this list, boasting a more upscale vibe than your typical burrito joint, plus some non-traditional offerings like hamburgers (?!), ceviche, and CHURROS. These veterans use slices of grilled Angus beef, which equals more tender carne than you'll find at the run-of-the-mills. Add ocean views and alcohol (frozen margaritas, bottled Mexican beer) and you’ll be glad you decided to class it up a bit. 10. Rigoberto's (6pts, tie) This tried-and-true favorite is 10in long (no wonder it's a favorite) and filled with high-quality carne, fast-food style fries, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and (duh) cheese. It's not incredibly overwhelming, plus the seven locations boast nod-worthy salsa bars and drive-thrus, and they're open 24 hours. With a location on Garnet, smack in the middle of PB, Rigoberto's Cali burritos have saved many an inebriated evening. The Best Breweries in San Diego The Best Brunches in 21 San Diego Neighborhoods 10. Saguaro's (6pts, tie) If you're in North Park at midnight and you've been drinking, there's a good chance you'll be saying "I need to go to Saguaro's" because A) it's super close to the bars, B) it's open 24 hours, and C) it's delicious even if you haven’t been drinking. Burrito master Chris Rinder notes, "Saguaro's meat is flavorful, it has almost a chipotle spice to it. It comes with pico, but you have to add guacamole (or sour cream), because unfortunately, it doesn't come with it." 7. Lolita's (7pts, tie) A household name in America's Finest City, Lolita's was founded by Joaquin and Dolores Farfan, who have been some of the top burrito slingers in San Diego since they opened their first location in Chula Vista in 1984. The Cali burrito is their calling card, and comes with carne, guac, sour cream, and crispy fries, but their carne asada fries are also bomb. Another location opened outside Petco Park, boasting six beer taps and tons of flat screens, so we can eat (and drink) our feelings when the Padres… they're GOING to win. Someday. 7. JV's (7pts, tie) Jesse Verduzco's spot's sheer breadth and depth of good burritos, from the Surf-N-Turf to the Hawaiian, might be -- dare we say -- unrivaled in SD. But if you are going to go the traditional route, the Cali is made with carne asada, short and thick fries, guac, sour cream, salsa, cheese, and the biggest tortilla you've ever seen. Grab some buñuelos on your way out, because they're buñuelos. 5. Sarita's (8pts, tie) Located in a place many San Diegans have never heard of, Sarita's is about as traditional as hole-in-the-wall Mexican food gets. This 'rito is a cubit-long (your elbow to your wrist, you're welcome) giant that several of our burrito masters ranked high on their lists. Dave Smith notes "The burrito is like the size of your calf. They load it up with guacamole and sour cream, so you never have to buy extra. That's always been a big turn on." They're also open 24 hours. San Diego's Best Bars for Boozing by the Beach San Diego's best under-the-radar taquerias 5. Fresh MXN (Formerly Santana's) (8pts, tie) If you're from San Diego, it's highly likely you've gone here 13,589 times (roughly). So we asked, "Is Fresh MXN as good as Santana's was?" Almost exactly half of our burrito masters said "no," but in the end, the scale tilted towards Fresh MXN, which our burrito masters argued, still makes more or less the same burrito. This chain is also everywhere. You can't really avoid Fresh MXN, especially if you consume alcohol. And, okay, also... the cheese. The cheese at MXN doesn't melt completely, so if you're going to MXN, take it home and mic it for 30 seconds. 5. Lucha Libre (8pts, tie) This campy, Mexican wrestling-themed taqueria puts gourmet twists on classics (all-beef hotdogs wrapped in bacon, steak and shrimp tacos), the most famous of which being their Surfin' California burrito, which was featured on Man v. Food. And yeah. It's cylindrical awesomeness. It's a 14in tortilla stuffed with carne asada that's been soaked in a lime marinade, shrimp, chipotle mayo, house-made french fries, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, and cheese, and you can still get it up until 2:30am in the morning. Bonuses: free refills and a selection of bottled beers (locals and Mexican). 2. Roberto's Mexican Food (12pts) The Robledo family opened the first Roberto's in San Ysidro in 1964, and whether or not it was the first real "Mexican taco shop" as the chain claims, we're not sure. But, we do know that the majority of our burrito aficionados sang Roberto's praises, including Josh Hansen of Hansen's Surfboards, who summed it up well, "From a surfer's standpoint, Roberto's is super convenient, they have a bunch of them, and they're all really consistent." Plus, those views overlooking the estuary/ocean at the Torrey Pines joint? Mmm. 1. Nico's Mexican Food (15pts) Emerging from the sea of tortillas wrapped in tinfoil and showing up in almost every list of favorites, Nico's average-sized California burrito takes the top spot. Burrito master, Garrett Eastman, said that, "Sometimes you get a burrito that has a pocket of meat, a pocket of cheese, a pocket of whatever. It's not mixed well. Nico's mixes it up well, so you get a little bit of each thing in each bite." Nico's has three locations in San Diego and fifteen in Arizona. Jose Carreon (son of the founders), runs the original Ocean Beach location and says that he tries to keep it old school, sticking to what his Mom and Dad started. You can walk into the OB location (bring cash), and if you're a regular, it's likely Jose will be asking if you want your usual before you're even all the way inside. Jose says it makes sense that we asked surfers, because they're a huge percentage of his customers, and "when they come in, they are SO hungry." A special thanks to all our panelists: Josh Hansen (Hansen's Surfboards), Garrett Eastman, Chris Rinder, Tim Bessell (Bessell Surfboards), Dave Smith, Jon Yip, Ryan Hageman, and Pat Meissner. Sign up here for our daily San Diego email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359140
__label__wiki	0.653924	0.653924	Archives de TechNet Gestion des équipements de la chaîne de froid Enquêtes de couverture Technologie de distribution Fiches conservées à domicile Renforcement des chaînes d'approvisionnement des vaccins Groupes de travail national sur la logistique (NLWG) Projet Optimize Dispositifs de contrôle de la température Si vous êtes nouveau ici, veuillez créer un compte Basculer le sous-menu Discussions marquées : Campaign India – Strengthening Urban Immunization is Need of Time & action plan to reduce inequities and improve coverage Samadhan Prakashrao Debaje Publié dans : Les initiatives mondiales Dernière activité il y a environ 5 mois Narayana Holla a répondu sur il y a environ 5 mois India – Strengthening Urban Immunization is Need of Time & action plan to reduce inequities and improve coverage India is making efforts to increase full immunization coverage by designing various strategies as Special immunization campaigns as Missions Indradhanush due to observed slow growth from past trends. Though efforts are being done at various level for improvement still there is not equity among various fronts as Urban vs Rural, Poor vs Rich, educated vs Illiterate, states vs Union Territories, and issue of inequities is observed among different platforms. Still mostly one major front always remains neglected i.e. difference rate at which immunization coverage in Urban and Rural areas is improving, this can be seen with the help of figure below. As per UN world urbanization report 2018 India’s 34% population is living in Urban areas, and it will be around 60% by year 2030. Currently we can see growth in immunization coverage in urban areas compared to Rural is slow as Rural coverage increased from 39% to 61 %(i.e. growth of 22%) whereas Urban coverage growth from 58% to 64%(i.e. 6% only) So now it becomes most important to review current efforts taken to focus more on Urban population as these are not so much helping in current scenario and ways to improve Urban immunization coverage. In India main Immunization related activities are as same as Rural areas in term of planning and reporting. Though it seems that India is focusing to improve Urban immunization coverage but on reality there are many shortcomings/weakness/barriers in system as below: - • NUHM is formed and constituted with budget allocation. In year 2018-2019 the allocation for National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) has increased by 34% at Rs 875 crore BUT The allocation for the funding pool for immunization has decreased by 30%. * (Source: Demand Nos. 42 & 43, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Union Budget 2018-19, PRS.) • Though allocation of FHW (Female health worker-ANM) post are filled in most of urban areas, there areas demarcation for responsibility allocation in term of immunization activities is uncertain and not as per need, so most of the beneficiaries needs to visit Urban headquarter hospitals for Vaccination services. • Though ANM /FHW are there but a crucial link between FHW/ANM and community i.e Accredited Social Health Worker (ASHA), who were appointed for community mobilization and tracking of children at community level is missing in urban areas because of Policy decision (Only some slums were given Urban ASHA/USHA) • So as in rural area there is 1 ASHA /1000 Population, for tracking of beneficiaries and their mobilization to vaccination site, Urban areas are lacking. Currently Urban areas have been given 1-4 ASHA for only selected areas, though Population ranges from 25 thousand to 10 Lakh (In some metros around 50 lakhs to 1 Crore). • Also, as most of the beneficiaries have to visit Urban /District headquarter hospitals for vaccination so area wise due list is not available with FHW/ANM, and so not able to track dropouts or left outs. No mobilization /sensitization is done in urban areas, beneficiaries are expected to come for vaccination on their own knowledge and judgments. • No record of vaccination from private practioners in Most of the urban areas. • Focus only given to some major areas where vaccination sites are already planned as per previous years planning, no revisions being done to modify Micro plans for Urban areas form past many years • ANM /FHW which are posted in Urban areas are mostly dealing with Communicable disease reporting and other programs there is shortage of workdays for Immunization as in most of the states FHW is dedicated to do only 3-4 Immunization sessions in One month, so most of the areas are labelled as TAGGED with Vaccination sites on Paper for microplanning reporting purpose only to show all areas are covered • Also timing and far distant vaccination sites due to poor microplanning continuing from past many years in most of the Urban areas not feasible for beneficiaries to travel for too far vaccination sites is Urban areas, as most of the parents are of working communities i.e 8 am to 5 pm but /and timing of vaccination is 9 am to 2 pm \ • Though data is available for analysis of coverage and which is clearly showing no much growth in immunization coverage, no concrete plans have been decided as Urban task forces are not being conducted at various levels regularly (National/State/District), and mostly on paper without any string decisions. • Regarding campaigns under Mission Indradhanush, as there were NO ASHA’s in Most of the urban areas (Except few Urban Slums Named as USHA) for due listing and tracking of children’s, Mission Indradhanush was not helpful as sessions were not planed as per requirement, so ANM planed sessions at regular session site and timing with having “0” or 1 to 2 regular beneficiaries, so overall DROPOUT and LEFT OUT remains as it was. Opportunities in current context I would like to suggest as follows • Policy changes: - In term of HR/ Manpower/Budget allocation dedicated for Urban Immunization, along with use of DIGITAL tools and apps to track vaccination services in urban areas. • Supportive Supervision: - Supervisory network for Immunization to be trained for supportive supervisions with help of standard training modules • Monitoring: - Monitoring of activities related to Urban immunization to be done by Partners as WHO /UNICEF etc. and inputs to be shared • Evaluation: -Regular Urban task force with active participation from agencies working in Urban areas to be done and should be evaluated for progress at all levels with proper documentations of issues identified and action planed and follow ups. Mode of conducting these activities and reason for selection can be discussed as follows: - Identification of beneficiaries ‘and due listing- In Urban context through LQAS in identified States and Urban areas based on available recent coverage evaluation surveys as NHFS, RCM etc. and with use of due listing and mapping through digital tools (Mobile Apps/maps etc.) Policy change – Advocacy through Urban Task forces regularly at all levels with its tracking specially for advocating need for special community mobilisers in Urban areas same as of Rural (Accredited Social Health Activist ASHA/ Urban ASHA)-Same can be done with help of identified man powers of other Urban NGO’s and ICDS (Integrated Child Development services) Departments workers i.e. AWW- Anganwadi workers0 also to support communication and mobilization for RI sessions. Also, policy changes for HR recruitment and sufficient budgeting to make accordingly. Planning and implementation of Special Vaccination Campaign /activity yearly for selected Urban areas (In 14 states and 7 Metro Urban areas having population over 1 crore) for Due listing, communication and Mobilization of beneficiaries’ (I would like to name it -CMCI Communication and mobilization campaign for Immunization -More details can be obtained from https://www.msjonline.org/index.php/ijrms/article/view/2269 ) Supportive supervision by in charge Government officers at various level with quality monitoring by Partners as WHO, UNICEF etc. and using surveillance data available and monitoring findings to improve quality of activities undergoing OPEN WEBINAR- 15/07/2019 - Enquêtes de couverture vaccinale post-campagne (après une ASV) - en français M. Carolina Danovaro Publié dans : systèmes d'information sur la vaccination L’événement: Enquêtes de couverture vaccinale post-campagne (après une ASV) Lundi 15 juillet 2019 à 16 heures de Genève (vérifier l'heure) Lien d’inscription \| Webinar ID: 146-979-176 Une ASV est toute activité vaccinale conduite en plus des services de vaccination systématique. Les enquêtes de couverture vaccinale post-campagne: Quelles sont leurs spécificités? Comment utiliser le Manuel de référence de l’OMS pour les enquêtes de couverture vaccinale par sondage en grappes afin de mieux les préparer? Quelles sont les nouvelles ressources disponibles pour améliorer leur qualité? Avec la participation de: Dr. Carolina Danovaro (OMS) Dr. Mamadou Diallo (UNICEF) Dr. David Koffi (ADS) et Dr. Carol Tevi-Benissan (OMS) Cet événement est ouvert à tous, sans condition. Il sera également diffusé via Facebook Live sur cette page. Cliquez ici pour participer à l'événement… Logistics of the vaccination campaign Santos Sipaneque Publié dans : la chaîne d'approvisionnement et de la logistique Dernière activité il y a environ 1 an Alain Claude BILOA a répondu sur il y a environ 1 an Hello everyone, Mozambique, at present, uses only a simple measles vaccine in the Measles Routine for measles prevention. However, with support from GAVI, Mozambique is preparing a campaign against Measles and Rubella for April 2018, then introducing the Measles and Rubella Vaccine into Routine Immunization. At this time, the country has already been prepared for the Anti-Measles and Rubella sufficient for Campaign and for introduction and routine use. But we have a problem: how the campaign data is already fixed; And still simple measles vaccine doses in districts and health units, including the National Vaccine Depot, which is difficult to create in three months. The question is: How to manage the two types of vaccines, especially after a campaign without wasting one? How to manage the simple measles vaccine that after the campaign we will not use and we will have in large quantities? World Immunization Week 2016 - Close the immunization gap Hayatee Hasan Publié dans : Dernière activité il y a environ 3 ans The theme “Close the immunization gap” continues in this year’s World Immunization Week campaign with the slogan "Immunization for all throughout life". The campaign – takes place from 24 to 30 April – aims to remind us that vaccination needs to continue throughout a person’s life. WHO developed a campaign toolkit for partners and members of the global immunization community to help raise awareness on why immunization is necessary to protect individuals and communities from preventable diseases and to promote engagement and action locally. The toolkit contains banners, posters, key messages, a visual identity and campaign guidelines. They can be downloaded in different formats and in multilingual versions. Three feature stories have been posted on the campaign website showcasing Nepal’s efforts to keep children safe through immunization a year after a major earthquake; Austria’s creative and innovative campaign to encourage measles vaccination among unimmunized adults; and looking towards an Ebola-free future as plans step up on how to use an Ebola vaccine in response to an outbreak. Read the news releaseand watch athe campaign video.Take the immunization quizDo check out the online quizto test your knowledge on immunization. Each of us is responsible not only for our own health and wellbeing, but also of our family members. The Week serves as a reminder to check whether you and your family have all the vaccines you need. If in doubt, ask your local healthcare provider. Follow us:FacebookTwitter#vaccines workGoogle+ THE POWER OF PEER EDUCATION - FROM "BINA" OF JHARKHAND TO "BEENA" OF KARNATAKA Narayana Holla Publié dans : Gestion du programme Evolution, growth and development, extension-expansion, operational research are all natural processes. Launch of a new programme with a properly fitting outfit, infuses rejuvenation, jubilance, reminds the commitment and sustains interest among the service providers in implementing the old programme. Mission Indradhanush completed one year and we thought of sharing the “Power of Peer Education” for sustenance of the success during the inter MI periods through regular outreach sessions as recommended in the MI guidelines also. The attached is partially shared with RI/MI stakeholders and now sharing with techNet community for valuable inputs. Coverage monitoring Coverpage NID Microplan Booklet 2015 Global commitment eradicated polio in 4 regions. Before eradication, globally an estimated 959 cases used to occur per day which is now reduced to Use of MenAfriVac™ (meningitis A vaccine) in a controlled temperature chain (CTC) during campaigns Moderator Publié dans : The need to keep vaccines in a 2°C to 8°C cold chain is a constraining factor for many immunization campaigns due to limited storage capacity and/or limited ice pack freezing capacity; supplementary immunization activities planned across sub-Saharan Africa to introduce MenAfriVac™ are a good example. In 2012, the licence for the Serum Institute of India’s meningitis A vaccine, MenAfriVac®, was changed based on a thorough review of scientific data by regulatory authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) to allow for the use of the vaccine for a period of up to 4 days at temperatures of up to 40°C in a controlled temperature chain (CTC). WHO has published three documents to provide support on use and adoption of CTC: 1. This document gives guidance on how to use the CTC: Use of MenAfriVac (meningitis A vaccine) in a controlled temperature chain (CTC) during campaigns Use of MenAfriVac (meningitis A vaccine) in a controlled temperature chain (CTC) during campaigns 2. A training module that teaches how to integrate the CTC into your routine immunization programme: Training module for organizing immunization sessions 3. This document tells countries how to adapt the generic training module to the local situation: Adaptation guide and facilitator's guide MenAfriVac Operational guidelines for introducing 2 doses of JE vaccine It is customary to develop and share user-friendly ‘OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES’ for clarity and uniformity among service providers as and when a new vaccine (e.g. H1N1, Pentavalent) is introduced or there is a change in strategy (e.g. from 1 dose measles vaccine to 2 doses). From this month (April 2013), in Karnataka (India), 2 doses of the JE vaccine are to be administered in the endemic districts, instead of a single dose, with the DPT/OPV booster + measles 2nd dose; the first dose is to be given when the child is brought for the first dose of the measles vaccine. This gives an opportunity to revamp/refresh/reorient health care providers in running the programme like a well-oiled engine, and becomes a new weapon in the armamentarium. 2-doses-strategy-of-JE-Vaccine.pdf Operational guidelines for introducing newer vaccine: pentavalent I have attached a PPT on operational guidelines to introduce the newer pentavalent vaccine for further editing/inputs from the viewers. This will give an opportunity to refresh and re-orient the service providers on DPT and hepatitis B also. Operational-guidelines-New-Pentavalent-Vaccine.pdf New vaccine introduction Pentavalent Q&A - Economic analyses for vaccine introduction decisions in low- and middle- income countries Introduction Raymond Hutubessy is a senior health economist affiliated to the Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals (IVB) Department of the World Health Organization (WHO), and is the executive secretary of the WHO Immunization and Vaccines related Implementation Research Advisory Committee (IVIR-AC). His main research interests focus on economic and financial analyses of vaccine introduction decisions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this Q&A, he will discuss the importance of this work in relation to the global context of vaccine introduction decisions. Q&A 1. What is the importance of conducting economic analyses for vaccine introduction decisions? Vaccines for prevention of communicable diseases have been shown to be extremely effective in terms of health outcomes. Therefore, conducting economic analyses to get the most value for money from vaccine introduction decisions is of high importance; evidence and information resulting from these analyses are not the only input to the decision-making process for vaccine introduction decisions, but they are important ones. The relationship between health and economic growth is one of the cornerstones of development economics: health status is determinant of productivity that can be shown to influence economic growth. Specifically, vaccines have a broader value in terms of their indirect effects (for example, herd immunity) and other externalities (for example, improvements in the cognitive development of children, higher school attendance and attainment, macroeconomic impact). Therefore, in addition to the traditional economic appraisals for vaccine introduction decisions it is useful to policy makers and other stakeholders involved with vaccine introduction decisions to demonstrate the broader added value of vaccines and investments in health in general. Economic appraisals address different key issues with regard to decisions on vaccine introduction. These appraisals range from priority-setting issues across vaccines and other competing health interventions, to affordability and budget impact analysis, and costing and financing issues with regard to the introduction decisions of immunization programmes. For these different policy questions, different analytical tools are available, such as cost-effectiveness analyses, costing studies, budget impact and optimization analysis. 2) What are the main issues that should be considered? First, because many economic evaluations are based on analytical decision tools such as mathematical infectious disease models, costing tools, decision trees models and so on, transparency is needed on the choice of the modeling methodologies, parameters and country data used and assumptions made by the analyst. Standardization of methods of cost-effectiveness is therefore needed and analysts in the field should adhere to these guides. This allows users to make comparisons of different study results by different groups. The WHO, in addition to other organizations, has developed several guidelines on economic evaluations in health, and vaccines and immunization programs in particular. The full interview is attached. 1741-7015-11-71.pdf In Pictures: Delivering MenAfriVac using the CTC approach Optimize.WHO Publié dans : by Dan Brigden, PATH In November 2012, the first immunization campaign to use a controlled temperature chain (CTC) took place in Banikoara in northern Benin. This photo set contains photographs taken during the campaign, where over 155,000 people were vaccinated using the CTC approach. Access the photo slideshow directly. You can click “Show info” in the top right corner to view/hide photograph descriptions, and click the following button in the bottom right corner to view the slideshow in full-screen mode. The photo set accompanies an article on the MenAfriVac CTC campaign in the February 2013 edition of Op.ti.mize, an electronic newsletter on the vaccine supply chain. You can view an archive of all Op.ti.mize newsletters here: http://www.path.org/projects/project-optimize-newsletter . Notes from the field: Delivering MenAfriVac using the CTC approach by Simona Zipursky, PATH; Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, WHO/AFRO; Olivier Ronveaux, WHO/AFRO; Sylvestre Tiendrebeogo, Consultant In November 2012, the first immunization campaign to use a controlled temperature chain (CTC) took place in Banikoara in northern Benin. MenAfriVac is a meningitis A vaccine developed by the Serum Institute of India with support from PATH and the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Meningitis Vaccine Project. It is the first vaccine to be licensed by regulatory authorities and authorized by WHO for use at ambient temperatures of up to 40°C for up to four days. The campaign in Banikoara provided us with a unique opportunity to get a better understanding of how the CTC approach works in the field. The Beninese Ministry of Health was able to more clearly assess opportunities and challenges with the approach and WHO was able to identify ways to improve guidance and training materials developed through the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee. Everyone involved was able to see how the CTC works in field conditions and what adjustments to campaign procedures need to be made before the approach can be applied in other settings. Overall, the effort was a resounding success. Although the results from the monitoring study are still being analyzed, no serious adverse events following immunization were recorded during the campaign. We were also reassured that there was no increase in vaccine wastage. With MenAfriVac only prequalified for use at ambient temperatures up to 40°C, we had feared that using the CTC approach in Benin’s often searing midday heat might lead to unacceptably high levels of vaccine wastage. But over the course of the campaign, closed vial wastage (the number of vaccine vials thrown away without being opened) accounted for just 10 out of 15,500 vials, and some of those were due to vial breakage. We found that simple solutions proved extremely effective. Our system to keep track of how long vials had been out of the cold chain for is a good example. At the end of each day, any unused vials that had been kept in a CTC for a day were marked with a single line. At the beginning of the following day, these marked vials were used first. If by chance these marked vials were not used again, at the end of each subsequent day, they were marked with an additional line (up to three). This system was easy for health care workers and supervisors to implement and ensured that prequalification conditions were met. Another challenge was how to know if the 40°C temperature threshold had been exceeded. The ambient temperature reached 39°C on many days, and we were worried that vaccines would be exposed to even higher temperatures during transportation or by direct exposure to the sun. To ensure this did not happen, we used a peak threshold indicator—a simple laminated card with a temperature-sensitive sticker that changes color when the threshold (in this case 40°C) is reached. One indicator was placed in each vaccine carrier. Vaccinators were instructed to check the indicator each time they took a vial out of the vaccine carrier and contact their supervisor if they noticed the sticker had changed color. In this way, vials found to have been exposed to temperatures above 40°C would be discarded. After extensive use, the indicators were deemed easy to read and use by health care workers, and supervisors’ reports validated their correct use in the field. Together with the vaccine vial monitors (VVMs) on the vaccine’s label, which monitor a vaccine’s cumulative exposure to heat, the peak threshold indicator gave health care workers confidence that the vaccines kept in a CTC were still safe and effective to use. [size=10]A peak threshold indicator placed in a vaccine carrier. Photo: WHO/Olivier Ronveaux[/size] Aside from these few simple modifications, the pilot in Banikoara used existing equipment, including the standard grey vaccine carriers employed in other campaigns. This allowed us to protect vaccines from high temperatures and direct sunlight. Just as importantly, we found that these “grey boxes” were so well known within the community as symbols of immunization that replacing them with something else would have been a social mobilization challenge. While many anticipated challenges were ultimately easy to address, new challenges emerged. The peak threshold indicator, designed to irreversibly change color when the threshold was reached, turned out to be very sensitive when exposed to direct sunlight. Even with an ambient temperature of just 28°C, if the indicator was placed in in the path of the sun, it quickly changed color. As a result, we adjusted our guidance to health care workers, suggesting they read the indicator in the vaccine carrier rather than removing it from the vaccine carrier and placing it on a table to read. With this additional guidance, the problem was solved. Concern that health care workers would be confused by having more than one set of rules to follow on immunization campaigns proved unfounded. It had been feared that using the CTC approach for one campaign and then returning to the regular cold chain for another might lead to inappropriate cold chain procedures being followed. But in the polio vaccination campaign conducted in Banikoara just a week after the MenAfriVac campaign, the cold chain was again used properly. At the end of the MenAfriVac CTC campaign, vaccinators and supervisors were asked what they thought of the approach. After weighing the benefits, the challenges, the learning curve, and the limitations, every person asked said they preferred conducting campaigns “the CTC way.” Such high acceptance in Benin was not necessarily expected, as the cold chain functions relatively well and the roads are generally manageable. There is much work to do before the CTC can be applied elsewhere. Not just in putting what we learned from Benin into action, but also in taking what we heard from Benin—the need for more vaccines to be licensed for CTC, the call for more flexibility—and work with manufacturers and regulators to make that happen. The work is moving forward, and the results from Benin suggest a positive future for CTC. This article is accompanied by a slideshow of photographs taken during the MenAfriVac CTC campaign in Banikoara. You can view the photo set on Flickr. Malawi Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction Robert Steinglass Publié dans : Moderator a répondu sur il y a environ 7 ans Diarrheal disease is among the five leading causes of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in Malawi. In the multiple indicator survey conducted in 2006, nearly a quarter (23.3%) of under-five children reported having a diarrhea episode in the previous two weeks. Rotavirus infection contributes significantly to diarrheal diseases among children under the age of five years. To reduce this burden, Malawi launched rotavirus vaccine on October 29, 2012. While the launch happens in a day, numerous plans are prepared, many decisions are made, and a number of steps are taken along the way to arrive at this celebratory day. Preparations for the introduction of rotavirus vaccine were started over two years ago by first expanding the cold storage space at all levels. To increase cold storage capacity, additional walk-in cold rooms were procured and installed with the support of UNICEF, and refrigerators were procured through WHO and UNICEF support and distributed to districts and health facilities. The GAVI New Vaccines Introduction grant was used to fund most of the preparatory activities. In early 2012, the Government of Malawi and other immunization partners - - mainly CHAI, MCHIP, UNICEF and WHO - - have revitalized the national task force (NTF) to coordinate and prepare a detailed plan of action for the introduction of rotavirus vaccine. The content of the plan of action included adapting the rotavirus introduction field guide to be used as training and reference materials at all levels; conducting advocacy, communication, and social mobilization activities; revising the management tools; conducting supportive supervision visits to monitor the introduction of pneumococcal vaccine (PCV) which was launched in November 2011; and assessing readiness for the introduction of rotavirus vaccine. Furthermore, Malawi conducted the PCV post-introduction evaluation (PIE) and Data Quality Self-Assessment (DQS) during this time in order to apply the lessons learned in the PCV introduction to the introduction of rotavirus vaccine. Additionally, cascaded trainings were conducted at national, zonal, and district levels. These trainings involved all managers and service providers, including all health surveillance assistants who conduct most of the vaccinations at the peripheral level. Social mobilization activities were conducted using all media outlets. The rotavirus vaccine was distributed to all zones before launching. Most importantly, Malawi conducted all of the preparatory activities on time and the launch was conducted as planned. Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP), USAID’s flagship maternal and child health program, provides technical and financial support to the Government of Malawi in these preparatory activities. Certainly, the launching is one of the milestones in the introduction process, but as we move forward, there is a need to strengthen the technical capacity for full integration of the rotavirus vaccine into the routine immunization program by conducting supportive supervision visits and facilitating basic Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) trainings. In addition, Malawi rotavirus introduction applies the age restriction for vaccination (1st dose before 15 weeks of age and last dose before 32 weeks of age). Such age restrictions require strong communication for timely vaccination. Therefore, all partners need to support the communication activities at all levels in order to follow this successful launch with a successful integration into Malawi’s routine immunization system. ____________ I have attached what we at MCHIP call a scale-up map for new vaccine introduction. It focuses on the many steps required to apply and prepare for the smooth introduction of a new vaccine. At MCHIP, we found it necessary to create this graphic to remind senior staff that the launch itself, which generates so much attention and excitement, is but one step in a long process. ~Robert Steinglass, MCHIP ___________ MCHIP is the USAID Bureau for Global Health’s flagship maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) program, which focuses on reducing maternal, neonatal and child mortality through a package of MNCH interventions. The immunization component focuses on providing countries with technical support to strengthen routine immunization and introduce new vaccines. For more information, please visit http://www.mchip.net or email info@mchip.net with questions. MCHIP-New-Vaccine-Introducation-Scale-Up-Map.ppt SIVAC supports technical advisory groups on new vaccine introductions by Kamel Senouci and Lara Gautier, AMP Many national immunization programs rely on the professional advice of national immunization technical advisory groups (NITAGs) to help them make critical decisions on introducing new vaccines. Implemented in April 2008 by Agence de Médecine Préventive (AMP) in partnership with the International Vaccine Institute, the SIVAC Initiative supports the development of these NITAGs in low- and middle-income countries. In this article, we take a look at how SIVAC has supported the establishment and achievements of NITAGs around the world. NITAGs work to enhance the use of evidence-based decision-making processes in the development of immunization programs and policies at the national level. SIVAC supports this valuable work by providing technical assistance in the creation of NITAGs and offering support once they have been created. This can include training, tools development, and knowledge-sharing through the NITAG Resource Center, a multilingual website that offers information, tools, and short learning modules. The first country to receive SIVAC’s support was Côte d’Ivoire, whose NITAG—the Comité National d’Experts Indépendants pour la Vaccination et les Vaccins de la Côte d’Ivoire (CNEIV-CI)—was officially created in January 2010. As part of the development of a draft recommendation by CNEIV-CI on the management of adverse events following immunization (AEFI), SIVAC provided technical support in developing terms of reference documents for the evaluation and management of AEFI in Côte d’Ivoire. These were validated in June 2012 at the second regular meeting of CNEIV-CI. In January 2011, the inaugural meeting of Mozambique’s NITAG—the Comité de Peritos para a Imunização (CoPI)—was held in Maputo. Supported by SIVAC, the CoPI rapidly began to issue recommendations on vaccine policies. During its first year, two meetings were held and nine recommendations were issued on topics such as the reliability of data from the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), cold chain logistics requirements, and the introduction of new and underused vaccines. These recommendations were then adopted and implemented by the country’s Ministry of Health. At the CoPI’s last meeting in April 2012, three further recommendations were issued on vaccine safety issues, EPI staff training, and new mechanisms for vaccine registration. His Excellency Dr. Alexandre Lourenço Jaime Manguele, the Minister of Health, confirmed the key role of the CoPI in strengthening the country’s immunization program through an evidence-based approach. In June 2012, the minister signed an agreement extending SIVAC support through mid-2013. During 2011 and 2012, SIVAC helped Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia to establish their own NITAGs. Benin, Senegal, and Vietnam plan to establish NITAGs in the coming months, with SIVAC support. While the main thrust of SIVAC activities to date has focused on establishing new NITAGs in low- and middle-income countries, SIVAC also works to strengthen existing NITAGs. This involves providing assistance to NITAGs on how to ensure greater compliance with international NITAG standards and how to help NITAGs to make evidence-based recommendations that are relevant to the national context. In this way, since 2010, SIVAC has been supporting NITAGs in Indonesia, Lebanon, Nepal, and Tunisia. For example, the Indonesian Technical Advisory Group for Immunization (ITAGI) recently issued a recommendation regarding a pilot study on inactivated polio vaccine in the country. The ITAGI is also working on recommendations related to the pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines. The Comité Technique des Vaccinations (CTV) of Tunisia is also very active: since the 2011 rubella epidemic, the CTV has been coordinating the adoption of the strategy for the elimination of rubella and increasing monitoring of congenital rubella syndrome. The CTV is also modifying its vaccination strategy for rubella vaccine in the EPI to reach new age targets. SIVAC is also helping NITAGs and national immunization programs to conduct cost-effectiveness analyses of new vaccine introductions. This is being performed as part of the ProVac International Working Group established by the ProVac Initiative of the Pan American Health Organization Immunization Project, which was created to share ProVac tools and methodologies with other regions. In collaboration with World Health Organization Regional Offices, SIVAC will provide direct technical assistance for cost-effectiveness evaluations of potential new vaccine introductions in four middle-income countries: Albania, Azerbaijan, Egypt, and Iran. This work began in May 2012 in Albania with a cost-effectiveness analysis on the potential introduction of rotavirus vaccine. NITAGs in low- and middle-income countries have demonstrated their value by issuing important recommendations on new immunization policies and vaccine introductions. However, NITAGs can further improve the decision-making processes, and SIVAC is working hard to provide tailor-made support to countries by promoting evidence-based processes that can improve their immunization policies and programs. For more information, please visit the SIVAC Initiative website. We encourage your questions or comments. Please click reply at the bottom of the page. Do Indians need an HPV vaccine at all? Omesh K. Bharti Publié dans : Vivien Tsu a répondu sur il y a environ 7 ans The Indian government suspended research in April 2010 on the feasibility and safety of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in two Indian states (Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat) amid public concerns about its safety. This paper describes cervical cancer and cancer surveillance in India and reviews the epidemiological claims made by the Programme for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH) in support of the vaccine in these two states. National cancer data published by the Indian National Cancer Registry Programme of state registry returns and the International Agency for Research on Cancer cover around seven percent of the population with underrepresentation of rural, northern, eastern and north-eastern areas. There is no cancer registry in the state of Andhra Pradesh and PATH does not cite data from the Gujarat cancer registries. Age-adjusted cervical cancer mortality and incidence rates vary widely across and within states. National trends in age standardized cervical cancer incidence fell from 42.3 to 22.3 per 100,000 between 1982/1983 and 2004/2005 respectively. Incidence studies report low incidence and mortality rates in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. Although HPV prevalence is higher in cancer patients (93.3%) than healthy patients (7.0%) and HPV types 16 and 18 are most prevalent in cancer patients, population prevelance data are poor and studies highly variable in their findings. Current data on HPV type and cervical cancer incidence do not support PATH's claim that India has a large burden of cervical cancer or its decision to roll out the vaccine programme. In the absence of comprehensive cancer surveillance, World Health Organization criteria with respect to monitoring effectiveness of the vaccine and knowledge of disease trends cannot be fulfilled. http://jrsm.rsmjournals.com/content/105/6/250.full Pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines training materials provided by WHO Cross-posted from the February 2012 Global Immunization News issue. Many thanks. 29/02/2012 from Jhilmil Bahl, WHO HQ As the introductions of Pneumo and Rota vaccines in 2012 are fast approaching, training materials are being developed at WHO/HQ. Rotarix materials will be available by mid-March on the NUVI website, in English and French and will consist of: - A slide set, consisting of seven modules for training Healthcare Workers (HCWs) and facilitator notes - A pocket guide – shorter version of the above for trainees to take away with them - A picture Guide (A3 spiral bound)– that trainers can use in situations where there is no electricity or computer, etc. Rotateq materials will be available by end April on the NUVI website, in English and French composed of: - A slide set, consisting of seven modules for training HCWs and facilitator notes - A pocket guide – shorter version of the above for trainees to take away with them - An A3 spiral bound Picture Guide – that trainers can use in situations where there is no electricity or computer, etc. An updated rotavirus introduction manual is also being developed and can be shared upon [email=mayersg@who.int]request[/email]. It will be posted on the NUVI website once finalized. PCV materials (PCV 10 and PCV 13), will be made available by mid-March on the NUVI website, in English and French composed of: - A slide set, consisting of seven modules for training HCWs and facilitator notes Introduction manuals for both PCV13 and PCV10 developed at WHO/HQ can be shared upon [email=mayersg@who.int]request[/email] and will be posted on the NUVI website once finalized. Other materials planned: Adaptation notes - slides/pages where country adaptations may be required will be highlighted; PCV 10 DVD from Kenya is available (parts of this could be used in other countries), script in English is also available for translation and adaptation to the local context if countries would like to shoot their own footage; Video for Rotavirus vaccine training in Ethiopia in Amharic is planned for 15 May 2012 but other countries can use the part of the footage and/or use the script prepared in English if they would like to shoot their own complementary footage. HPV vaccine for males needs a rational decision and justification? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that the HPV vaccine be administered at 11 to 12 years of age in both boys and girls.I do not know the studies that show cost-benefit analysis of the vaccine in females, especially in a scenario when many countries are against this vaccine. The rationale of AAP is 2-fold: First, the vaccine is most effective if it is administered before the individual begins engaging in sexual activity, mainly because the vaccine is inactive against HPV strains acquired before vaccination. Second, children mount the most robust antibody responses to the vaccine when they are between the ages of 9 and 15 years, the AAP says. The link: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/759223 Let's debate the rationale engaging intellectuals who are opposing its introduction internationally and then proceed, just a suggestion. Thanks and regards, Communication framework for new vaccines and child survival Cross-posted from the January 2012 Global Immunization News issue. Many thanks. 31/01/2012 from Osman Mansoor, UNICEF Pneumonia and diarrhoea remain the top two causes of child deaths. The availability of new vaccines against the top causes of pneumonia (Hib, PCV) and diarrhoea (RV) in children offers the opportunity to rapidly reduce child deaths towards the achievement of MDG4. However, these vaccines cannot prevent all cases of pneumonia and diarrhoea and it is important that these new vaccines do not give rise to unrealistic expectations that could eventually damage the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). In addition, the introduction of new vaccines offers the opportunity to promote the other interventions that will reduce deaths – especially breast-feeding, hand washing and care-seeking if a child develops danger signs. UNICEF has developed a Framework for developing evidence-based communication strategies to mobilize and engage communities to adopt these healthy actions, including demanding for immunization. It is available at this link , where a Translate button offers translation into hundreds of languages. However, these machine translations are not perfect. The site also includes the Framework in a Word version in English and French. Now a Russian translation is available in word. Please contact Osman Mansoor for a proper translation into another language to help a country use the Framework to develop a communication plan. Any tools, materials, and resources that have been used for new vaccine introduction, are also sought so that country-developed resources can be shared globally. Rabies now comparable to Hepatitis-B in vaccine preventable deaths ? Dear Friends, Sharing with you the PPT by Katie Hampson for comments, that was telecasted world over in a webinar by World Rabies Day. OPV outside the cold chain Anne McArthur Publié dans : This article appears in the 23 June 2011 issue of Vaccine: "Assessing the potency of oral polio vaccine kept outside of the cold chain during a national immunization campaign in Chad". This study provides proof-of-concept evidence that certain typs of OPV remain potent and thus can be kept, for limited periods of time, and administered at ambient temperatures. Full article available for purchase at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21699946. Any comments, thoughts or similar experiences to share? Progress in introducing cervical cancer vaccine James Cheyne Publié dans : In collaboration with Merck & Co., Inc. and GSK, PATH Seattle has prepared a list of countries where each of these company's vaccines is licensed and a world map showing the countries where one of the vaccines is licensed for use and the countries where both vaccines are licensed for use. These two documents can be seen on TechNet21 website: Global HPV vaccine licensure status: June 2011 Map: Global HPV vaccine licensure status June 2011 Licensure, of course, does not mean that the vaccine in in use in these countries but it does open up the way for introduction. HiB and Pneumococcal vaccine in India: will it happen sometime soon? Deleted User Publié dans : Dr. Karan Singh Sagar a répondu sur il y a environ 8 ans Any updates about how soon we may see HiB and Pneumococcal vaccines included in the national immunization schedule of India? What stage are the efforts of the government in this regard? Engaging the private sector in vaccine logistics systems Patrick Lydon Publié dans : In recent years, supply chain management has received growing attention as both a priority and a challenge for many countries scaling up immunization services with new vaccines. Indeed, the vaccine supply chain and logistics systems face the challenge to manage an increasing number of vaccines of higher value, greater volume and greater complexity in terms of packaging and presentations. Yet, little additional resources to adequately expand the supply chain systems are available, and alternative solutions to manage the increasing throughput of vaccines need to be explored. More and more countries are recognizing the benefits of engaging the private sector in supply chain and logistics functions by outsourcing the physical storage and handling of commodities to specialized logistics operators when such expertise is available in country. Although outsourcing is a growing trend and the theoretical benefits are clear, the true costs and benefits of doing so are not well documented. To bridge this information gap, an outsourcing review has recently been completed by WHO and the Collaborating Centre for Cold Chain Management (CCCCM) under the auspices of project Optimize. The review focused on the Western Cape Province experience in South Africa and provides evidence based information around the cost and benefits of outsourcing the vaccine supply chain to a 3rd party private sector company for vaccine procurement, warehousing, inventory management and the distribution of vaccines directly to health centres. Of interest is that the review was conducted in a context where three new vaccines were being introduced into the national immunization schedule in 2010 - Pentaxim (DTP-IPV-Hib), Rotarix (rotavirus) and Prevnar (Pneumo) vaccines. The full report has been uploaded to the Documents area of the Resources Section of the TechNet21 website. Is the hasty push justified? Pentavalent vaccine in India TechNet Admin Publié dans : Pentavalent stories: Lucknow deaths subjudice http://hindu.com/2010/08/24/stories/2010082457281300.htm Initially, it was said that three deaths had occurred due to the anti-measles vaccine and one death due to the BCG shot. Then it was said the children were given BCG vaccine instead of anti-measles, and it was also said that the shots were pentavalent vaccines given during a pilot project under the universal immunisation programme. All these questions would be answered once the enquiry was completed, the Minister said, adding there was an internationally prescribed procedure to be followed during vaccination. http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=52638 Infant Deaths Cast Doubt on Vaccination Policy By Ranjit Devraj NEW DELHI, Aug 27, 2010 (IPS) - The deaths of four infants during a recent vaccination drive in Lucknow, capital of northern Uttar Pradesh state, has raised questions about the Indian government's plan to introduce five-in-one vaccines in a countrywide immunisation programme. Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad told journalists this week that "action would be taken against those found guilty of negligence." He refused to speculate on the cause of the deaths, but said an investigation has been launched and would submit its report shortly. Unconfirmed reports said the Lucknow vaccinations on Aug. 21 were carried out as a pilot project to test the efficacy of pentavalent vaccines. The health ministry is planning to introduce these vaccines into its Expanded Programme of Immunisation (EPI), to replace the standard triple vaccine now in use. Pentavalent vaccines provide protection against hepatitis B and haemophilus influenza type B (Hib), that causes pneumonia and meningitis, in addition to the triple vaccine's protection against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (DPT). "We need to definitely know whether pentavalent vaccines were used in Lucknow," Dr. Mira Shiva, an expert on pharmaceuticals and member of the Central Social Welfare Board, told IPS. Shiva is part of a group of eminent doctors and public health experts who have filed a suit against the government's use of pentavalent vaccines on the grounds of safety and higher costs saying it would still leave some 10 million rural children uncovered each year. Members of the litigant group include: Prof. Debabar Banerji of the Centre for Social Medicine and Community Health, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Ritu Priya, advisor to the National Rural Health Mission, K.B. Saxena, former union health secretary, Gopal Dabade of the non-profit Drugs Action Forum and Jacob M. Puliyel, paediatrician at St. Stephens hospital in Delhi. The experts have argued that pentavalent vaccine costs about eight dollars per dose, while the trivalent DPT inoculation costs just three cents, and is manufactured in the country. What has really strengthened the case of the petitioners is that the pentavalent vaccine has been linked to infant deaths in neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bhutan which accepted them on advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The petitioners submitted in the Delhi High Court on Feb. 3 that the government had not conducted proper evaluations of the vaccine, and were acting in a "disjointed and uncoordinated manner" under pressure from the WHO. They warned that introducing the vaccine would invite "disaster for immunisation in the public health system." Pentavalent vaccines were launched in Bhutan in September 2009 but their use was suspended Oct. 23, three days after five infants died at the referral hospital in the capital Thimphu. Four more infants died soon after being vaccinated, in the towns of Samtse and Paro. A joint investigation by the Bhutanese government, WHO and UNICEF from Oct. 29 to Nov. 24 concluded that the pentavalent vaccine did not cause the deaths. However, the independent Bhutan Observer newspaper reported on Aug. 6 that Thimphu would not reintroduce the vaccine until June 2011 "due to the inability of national experts to establish the true cause of death in each case." Sri Lanka withdrew pentavalent vaccines in April 2008 after 25 adverse reactions and five deaths, but reintroduced them this year after the WHO declared the vaccine as "unlikely" to be fatal. Pakistan, which reported three deaths, has also reintroduced the vaccine on WHO assurances. Dabade and Puliyel, who closely studied the WHO report on Sri Lanka, told IPS that the global body had tweaked protocol while writing it. "WHO usually has six classifications for adverse effects following immunisation – certain, probable, possible, unlikely, unrelated and unclassifiable. But the report removed the 'probable' and 'possible' categories and classified the Sri Lankan deaths under the 'unlikely' category," they told IPS. By changing its own criteria, the WHO had become open to the charge of orchestrating an "elaborate cover up." This should be an eye-opener for the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) which has recommended that pilot studies of the vaccine should be carried out, they added. Puliyel has also questioned the value of introducing Hib vaccines "in all routine immunisation programmes", a recommendation by the WHO which has been accepted by India’s National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI). "WHO recommends that the Hib vaccine should be universally included in immunisation programmes, irrespective of a particular country’s disease burden or the natural immunity within the country against (the infection)," Puliyel said. As far as India is concerned, Puliyel said, it was unfortunate that NTAGI chose to overlook studies carried out by the ICMR at Vellore in South India. These studies showed the incidence of pneumonia requiring hospital care from all causes, including Hib, was a low three in 100 while that of meningitis was just two in 100. Puliyel added that in the West, the vaccine may have reduced the incidence of Hib disease but led to "a proportionate increase in non-Hib strains of H. influenzae." "The fact that this push and pull over vaccines is happening when alarm bells are sounding over how vaccine manufacturers influenced WHO decisions during the recent swine flu scare, does not inspire confidence,’’ Dabade commented. (END) Civil Society Call to Action: Greater Involvement in the GAVI Alliance TechNet Admin a répondu sur il y a environ 8 ans Friends - please see here the Call to Action recently approved by the GAVI Alliance Civil Society Constituency Steering Committee regarding the forthcoming Pledging Conference on June 13 in London. We invite your endorsement of the Call. If you/your organization wish to endorse the Call, please so indicate by sending me an email (ahinman@taskforce.org) indicating your name, your organization's name, and the fact that you endorse the Call. If you cannot obtain the endorsement of your organization but wish to endorse the statement as an individual, please do so. I would very much appreciate it if you could send me your endorsements by close of business Wed Jun 8 to enable compilation of the signatories. Many thanks. Alan R. Hinman, MD, MPH Get Pentavalent Free but please pay for obsolete Nerve Tissue Vaccine Omesh K. Bharti a répondu sur il y a environ 8 ans Dear Moderator, I am perturbed to know that people of Bangladesh have to pay Tk 40.25 to get obsolete Nerve Tissue Vaccine (NTV), recommended not to be used by WHO, but they are getting Pentavalent Free ! Banglaseh spends approximately Tk 1 crore ( 10 Million )every year on nerve tissue vaccine. I appeal to donor agencies to help Bangladesh procure and produce tissue culture antirabies vaccine so that many people (about 1500) could be saved from the jaws of death and a lot of money of poor patients could be saved. This will also enable them to have life long immunity that can be reactivated on re-exposure through a 4 site intradermal single vial of tissue culture vaccine. If we refer to the paper published in Vaccine, 86.2% receive NTV post exposure in Bangladesh which is a very serious issue and needs attention of policy makers. http://iacib.org/publications/JVAC11169.pdf Regards, New and underutilised vaccines/New cold chain approaches Many thanks! A dozen updates this week as the new vaccine pledging meeting approaches. Will the funds pledged next month cover the needs for introduction of rotavirus, pneumococcal and HPV vaccines? ‘The doubt is permitted,’ as they say in French. Here are the titles of the new technical updates. Scroll down for details, also available at http://www.childsurvival.net : · VACCINE PROGRESS REVEALS RESOURCE GAPS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES · HPV VACCINATION FOR GHANA? · VACCINATION STRATEGIES FOR EPIDEMIC CHOLERA IN HAITI WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPING WORLD · BENEFITS AND COSTS OF PNEUMO AND ROTA VACCINE IN UGANDA · ROTAVIRUS: REALIZING THE POTENTIAL OF A PROMISING VACCINE · RESPIRATORY ADMINISTRATION OF MEASLES VACCINE · A RESEARCH AGENDA FOR MALARIA ERADICATION: VACCINES · RABIES VACCINATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES · TOWARD NOVEL VACCINES AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS · PREVENTION OF ROTAVIRUS GASTROENTERITIS IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN · READER COMMENT ON CHOICE OF VACCINE REFRIGERATORS · A NEW WRINKLE IN COLD CHAIN SOLUTIONS Robert Davis Podcast on new direction in the cool chain In this podcast, Steve McCarney, cold chain technologies specialist with Project Optimize, PATH, shares his insights with Pharma IQ, on how advances in vaccines and emerging markets have impacted the cool chain and will continue to do so. He also assesses the impact of technology innovations on the efficiency and sustainability of supply chain and logistics systems and the availability and quality of products that move through the system. Listen to the webcast at coolchaineurope or use the player below. [mp3]http://dna.gravlab.com/webteam/webiq/SteveMcCarney.mp3[/mp3] HPV vaccination in developing countries: Video Webinar now available on Cervical Cancer Action website; Please visit the Cervical Cancer Action Multimedia web page to watch and listen. For more information, please contact info@cervicalcanceraction.org [size=14]HPV vaccination in developing countries: Recent lessons from six pilot programs[/size] by Scott Wittet, Lead, Advocacy and Communication, Cervical Cancer Prevention Programs, PATH Watch the English Webcast (requires Flash) New WHO Web Resource Many thanks to Diana Chang Blanc for sharing this information with us. Introducing a vaccine: Policy and Programme Considerations Dear Colleagues, You may recall a brochure from the June 2010 NUVI Meeting "market place" describing an updated Vaccine Product Menu which would be available in 2010. This email is to announce the availability of this updated product menu as part of a more comprehensive new vaccines resource entitled "Introducing a vaccine: policy and programmatic considerations", which has been published on the New Vaccines website. This site brings together in one page, resources useful to address policy and programmatic aspects of introducing a new vaccine. This new site expands on and replaces the previous "Vaccine Production Selection Menu" which was produced in 2005 and which was previously available in CD format. The new site may be used as a reference for decision-making and implementation by country level policy-makers, national immunization programme managers, and others working on immunization. The page brings together links to the following resources: - Guidance on vaccine introduction (general and vaccine-specific) - WHO recommendations for routine immunization (immunization schedules and position papers) - WHO prequalified vaccines - UNICEF-procured vaccine products and presentations with weighted average prices - Tools to calculate vaccine wastage We hope that you find this new resource useful and we welcome your suggestions to make it better. Kind regards, Hemanthi © TechNet-21.org 2017. Tous droits réservés.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359151
__label__wiki	0.964702	0.964702	Sony shows off new Blu-ray players By Patrick Goss 2010-01-07T14:25:00.6Z Flagship BDP-S770 includes Blu-ray 3D, Bravia IPTV and built in WiFi Sony brings 3D to its latest Blu-ray players Sony has unveiled its Blu-ray line-up for 2010, and it includes Blu-ray 3D, Bravia Internet Video and 'monolithic' design. Sony's line-up includes BDP-S770, BDP-S570 and BDP370, and are packing everything you would expect. The flagship BDS770 features built in WiFi, Bravia Internet Video – Sony's IPTV offering – Content Noise Reduction, Entertainment Database Browser (with GraceNote), DLNA and USB connections and Blu-ray 3D. Plus, Sony's latest players can be controlled from a free iPhone/iPod touch app, which will offer information about that you are viewing/listening to. "The new Blu-ray Disc Players for 2010 are our most innovative and exciting yet," says Stuart Kemp, Business Manager, Audio & Video Marketing Europe. "A Blu-ray Disc Player from Sony no longer just delivers an amazing Full High Definition experience, it puts your Living Room at the cutting-edge of home entertainment and style." "The latest Blu-ray Disc Players enhance your room interior, connect home entertainment with beautiful simplicity and unlock a huge world of online entertainment and 3D action too." The BDP-S570 does not have the Blu-ray 3D functionality, whilst the BDP- S370 comes without WiFi, DNLA or the 3D. See more Blu-ray news	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359152
__label__wiki	0.941951	0.941951	A 10.1-inch 4K tablet that doesn't drain your battery? It could happen By Michael Rougeau 2014-04-23T20:30:00.112Z We're not such a fan of '4K2K' Of course it looks great in a concept shot Japan Display, ever a source of display tech innovation, has announced a new high-density tablet screens that it promises has no extra drain on a device's battery life. The 10.1-inch LCD screen has a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160, which the company for some reason refers to as "4K2K." That gives it a pixel density of 438ppi, which is high for a tablet - almost 200 more pixels per inch than the iPad Air's Retina display. But Japan Display says the increased density causes no difference in running time battery life compared to other 10.1-inch tablets - great news for anyone who can tell the difference. In 2013 Japan Display developed a slightly larger 12.1-inch with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density of 365ppi. Obviously the newer 10.1-inch display is an improvement. "As the 4K2K format is increasingly used in displays for televisions and camera devices, related image processing technologies and peripheral devices are evolving," the company said in a press release. It continued, "The introduction of this product will open the way for high-reality immersive expressions of photos, video content and game content for tablets." But there's an argument to be made that we're hitting a threshold in terms of pixel density, and after a certain point it's hard to note the benefit. At least with no loss to battery life there doesn't appear to be a downside to Japan Display's latest innovation - at least in terms of running time. The downside to your wallet is a different story, but that remains to be seen, since currently the company is only shipping out sample units. This may be our first look at the iPad Air 2 See more Tablets news	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359154
__label__wiki	0.818615	0.818615	Despite the new format and a DDoS attack, the Steam Winter Sale was a massive success By Rob Thubron on January 12, 2016, 12:00 Anyone who has experienced a Steam sale in the past will be familiar with how they work: savings on the majority of titles with daily and flash sales offering even deeper discounts. In the store’s Autumn and Winter sales, however, this format was changed. All games were given a single discount that lasted the entire sale and the front page served only to highlight discounts. Despite the change, it’s estimated that the Winter Sale brought in “at least” $270 million in revenue – nearly double what the Summer Sale generated. Valve said that getting rid of daily and flash sales was done as “a better way to serve customers that may only be able to visit Steam once or twice during the 13-day event.” The company added: “We also saw this change as an opportunity to showcase a deeper variety of titles to customers each day, while having confidence that any game being highlighted would be at its lowest discount.” Even though many gamers said the new format made the Winter Sale less exciting, it was still a huge success for Valve. The company accidentally posted the sale’s statistics on a public Steam forum; it revealed that offering users a free Steam Trading Card for browsing through their personalized discovery queue was one of the main reasons behind the Winter Sale success. While Valve’s post doesn’t mention specific monetary figures, Steam Spy - a service that estimates data and statistics about Steam based on game ownership – estimates that the Winter Sale brought in about $270 million in revenue across 46 million sales. Almost one tenth of this money came from the sales of Fallout 4 and Grand Theft Auto V, both of which were discounted. It wasn’t just the big-name titles that sold well during the Winter Sale. “As with past years, popular hits continue to sell well during major sales events. But what about the thousands of other titles on Steam?” Valve wrote. “We looked at performance of the group of games outside of the Top 500 in revenue terms. This group collected 35 percent of product page traffic during the sale, which is over 4x their share of traffic from the previous winter sale. And these weren’t just idle views—we also saw 45 percent growth in the revenue generated by this group of games as compared with the last winter sale.” The success of the sale comes despite a Christmas day issue that revealed members’ account information, including email address, purchase history, and how much they had in their Steam wallet, to other users. Valve initially said this was due to a caching issue and not a hack, but later admitted that the problem was the result of a DDoS attack. SteelSeries' newest gaming peripherals are surprisingly affordable Valve makes all Half-Life games free to play for a limited time Did Sega steal the idea for its Dreamcast VMU from this N64 prototype accessory? Federal court overturns $10 million Wii Remote patent judgement against Nintendo Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed Magic: Legends' gameplay trailer shows a potential Diablo 3 killer The Best Strategy Games on PC What game first got you hooked on gaming? Chess Titans error Here, take my spare game keys! (and consider sharing your own...) Great games that don't need great hardware to run	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359156
__label__wiki	0.612777	0.612777	Anonymous says it hacked Chinese government sites Apr 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM Apr 5, 2012 at 11:28 AM China was struggling Thursday to restore several government websites that international hacking group Anonymous says it attacked in an apparent protest against Chinese Internet restrictions. On a Twitter account established in late March, Anonymous China listed the websites it says it hacked over the last several days. They include government bureaus in several Chinese cities, including in Chengdu, a provincial capital in southwest China. Some of the sites were still blocked Thursday, with error messages shown. Anonymous activists have defaced websites around the world. They are engaged in political causes, including opposition to the global clampdown on file-sharing sites and defense of the secret-spilling site WikiLeaks. Some websites that Anonymous said it attacked were working Thursday, and government officials denied the sites were ever hacked. China's National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team was not available for immediate comment. In a message left on one of the hacked Chinese sites — cdcbd.gov.cn, a home page for Chengdu's business district — the hackers expressed anger with the Chinese government for restrictions placed on the Internet. "Dear Chinese government, you are not infallible, today websites are hacked, tomorrow it will be your vile regime that will fall," the English-language message read. "What you are doing today to your Great People, tomorrow will be inflicted to you. With no mercy." The message also offered instructions on how to circumvent China's restrictions on its Internet. The government tries to block Internet users in China from seeing social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Information on politically sensitive topics is often blocked. — ASSOCIATED PRESS	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359158
__label__wiki	0.82074	0.82074	Visit, host and enjoy events in the LAB miami HOSTING EVENTS Brainfood with Endeavor @ The LAB Miami featuring Frank Azor Hired in 1998 as Alienware’s fourth employee, Frank Azor now oversees Dell’s premium consumer business units under the brands of Alienware and XPS. Frank joined Alienware as a quality engineer and later held executive roles in sales and marketing before creating the Alienware Product Group organization in 2003-after helping to pioneer the industry’s first high-performance gaming notebook, the Area-51M. Later that year, he was credited with the successful launch of Alienware’s first self-designed desktop case (Predator) which immediately made industry headlines and has defined the look of Alienware’s products ever since. Prior to Dell’s acquisition of Alienware in 2006, Frank held the positions of Senior Vice-President of Product Group and Marketing and Executive Vice-President managing the global executive leadership team and reporting directly to the President and CEO. Shortly after helping lead Alienware’s successful integration into Dell, Frank assumed the role of worldwide general manager for the Alienware business unit. Under Frank’s leadership, Alienware’s brand has become the worldwide leader in its industry and has earned over 200 editor’s choice awards for its products including multiple best of CES product awards. In 2014, Frank’s role was expanded to include global responsibility for Dell’s XPS business unit, one of the company’s most innovative and valued brands. Since assuming responsibility for the XPS business unit for Dell, Frank instituted a new product and business strategy that led to the successful introduction of the highly acclaimed XPS 13 notebook which has won over 100 awards since its introduction at CES 2015 and has been deemed the best 13” notebook on the market from numerous outlets including Forbes and the Wall Street Journal. On top of the product accomplishments, Frank’s leadership has reinstated rapid growth for Dell’s XPS business. Brainfood with Endeavor @ The LAB is a monthly, hands-on discussion with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and CEOs from around the world. These monthly gatherings will help local startups and entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and challenges of launching and growing a business. Every participant will leave with a wealth of new ideas and key, practical advice to advancing one’s own entrepreneurial career. Presented in collaboration with OCT 25, 2016 @ 6:30 PM - OCT 25, 2016 @ 8:30 PM The LAB Miami GET TICKETS >> LETS KEEP IN TOUCH, SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER Get updates for discounts, events, community informtion and more SEND ME NEWSLETTERS About Wynwood The LAB friends Tour of the LAB Download The LAB Logo Host a venue PRESS& MEDIA #LABLIFE 400 NW 26th. St. Miami FL, 33127 info@thelabmiami.com 24/7 Access to our members	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359159
__label__wiki	0.839189	0.839189	Dispatcher at Campbell River fire dispatch centre during wind storms on Dec. 20. Photo courtesy Campbell River Fire Department Toppled power lines trap people in B.C. dispatcher’s record-breaking day Wind storm generated roughly 500 emergency calls, mostly from central Vancouver Island David Gordon Koch Intense winds led to record-breaking call volumes for fire dispatchers on Thursday, as toppled hydro lines trapped residents in their homes and falling trees blocked roads and destroyed property. That’s according to Stephanie Bremer, who manages the fire dispatch centre in Campbell River. The centre handles emergency calls for 61 fire departments. By the time Bremer finished work at 9:30 p.m., the dispatch centre had received nearly 500 calls, mostly from the central Island. READ MORE: Highway 4 reopens between Qualicum and west coast The dispatch centre processes about 12,000 files per year. If Thursday’s calls were the norm, that number would be closer to 180,000, she said. “That was a significant amount of calls for our centre,” said Bremer. “(Thursday) was actually the busiest day that we’ve ever had in the history of our dispatch centre.” The centre, which was established in 1995, fields calls for 50 fire departments on northern and central Vancouver Island and 11 in northeastern B.C. During yesterday’s storm event, our dispatch centre answered close to 500 storm related 911 calls. 4 Extra dispatchers were brought in to cover the extra call volume. pic.twitter.com/79C6frQgyI — Campbell River Fire (@RiverCityFire) December 21, 2018 As high winds caused power lines to fall under the weight of trees, many people were trapped inside their homes. “They were feeling that they weren’t actually able to safely leave their residence,” she said. “A lot of these hydro lines were actually still live.” Falling trees also blocked roads, smashed into homes, broke windows and damaged vehicles. PHOTOS: Local resident captures images of waves battering the coast in Campbell River The wild weather led to several car crashes, and four structure fires were potentially caused by fallen power lines. “We had a few instances where hydro poles were actually snapped,” Bremer said. “Hydro poles were coming down (and) transformers were coming down, creating very unsafe situations.” Up to six dispatchers were on duty, compared to the usual two, she said. The influx of calls prompted staff to activate the backup centre, which is normally reserved in case the main centre is evacuated. On Friday, the centre was still receiving reports of people waking up or coming home to damaged power lines and fallen trees, but overall the situation had calmed considerably. Bremer said Thursday’s effort was a good opportunity to test the resources of the dispatch centre, and a great example of teamwork by emergency personnel. READ MORE: Man rescued after B.C. city’s pier breaks up in wind storm More talk than action on increasing caribou protection: federal report Mattis exit not likely to damage Canada-U.S. security ties: experts	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359164
__label__wiki	0.644094	0.644094	The Blanket Killing Joe O'Connor Boston College Case Dolours Price Anthony McIntyre Ambient Lie By AM Sunday, April 7, 2019 Anthony McIntyre argues that John Downey should not be extradited to the British as a simple ethical statement of disdain towards British state contempt for the dead of Bloody Sunday. The howls of the many in British political, media or military life at the decision, faux as it no doubt is, to pursue Soldier F on a murder charge over that sociopath’s role on Bloody Sunday, should invite only scorn. Whatever their outrage is prompted by, justice or fairness does not figure. To borrow a term from Jenny McCartney, they have sought to “fabricate disadvantage” in a strategy of pretence which aims to build a regime of truth where the lie becomes the truth that only former state forces personnel are being pursued in the North's cultural war on the legacy battlefield. We have an unfair situation at the moment - the situation we have at the moment is that the only people being investigated for these issues that happened in the past are those in our armed forces or those who served in law enforcement in Northern Ireland - that is patently unfair. This sort of rubbish is prevalent, having percolated from the top down, despite ongoing attempts to extradite the one-time IRA member John Downey. The former Fermanagh activist is wanted by the British in relation to the deaths of two men in 1972, Lance Corporal Alfred Johnston and Private James Eames, both members of the UDR. Unlike Soldier F’s victim, both men were combatants although their deaths were ultimately as needless as those killed by the psychopathic Para. Downey has insisted that "it was the DUP and not the DPP” who were behind his arrest. There is more than a smidgen of truth in that. The DUP tend to howl until Sammy Wilson is orange in the face about these matters. We are forced to wonder were Westminster parliamentary arithmetic different from what it is, would any extradition request have been made in the case of Downey, given the slap in the face sustained by the British establishment last time around. It is instructive that Theresa May has referred to peace being "very much due to the work of our armed forces and law enforcement in Northern Ireland." Law enforcement has always trumped rule of law. Given the history of law makers being law breakers in the North, we know just how skewed the rule of law in their hands becomes. On the past there is no rule of law, just the rule of law enforcement. As an exercise in truth recovery the prosecution of one soldier for Bloody Sunday was desultory and derisory. On those grounds alone the Dublin judicial establishment should not extradite Downey. The pursuit of Downey, every bit as much as that of Soldier F, is a futile exercise. Neither is designed to bring truth recovery but are red herrings meant to distract the posse while the powerful filibuster the entire process of truth recovery into redundancy. The ambient lie in which truth recovery is occurring is that despite a cessation of hostilities supposedly having long since occurred the British – aided by Downey’s party, Sinn Fein – remain determined to take prisoners. The simple truth is that there is no pursuit of truth, but rather what Jenny McCartney has elsewhere described as: arguments in which the cold, dry facts of what actually happened seem fated to become subordinate to the question of which group one most strongly identifies with in the dispute. Anthony McIntyre John Downey Northern Conflict Legacy Issues Steve R 11:03 PM, April 07, 2019 Or neither will be seriously pursued save for optics. Britain plays the long game. Henry JoY 9:42 AM, April 08, 2019 There's a psychological and educational fundamental which state that minds prepared for battle are rarely, or if ever, prepared for learning. Too many of the parties involved in, or touched by, the conflict still holds too deeply vested positions for any truth or potential learnings to emerge just yet. Therefore, I’m of an opinion that there’s merit in Attorney General John Larkin’s suggestion of November 2013 that formal investigations ought now be ended; ‘It strikes me that the time has come to think about putting a line, set at Good Friday 1998, with respect to prosecutions, inquests and other inquiries.’ In the unlikely event of that happening, disclosures and greater understandings would of themselves eventually follow. More likely, the adversarial ping-pong continues with the inherent on-going retention of suspicion and hurt, not to mention the risk of fueling further low-grade feuding between sections of the community. (On a matter of clarity: Though Downey may have been active in Fermanagh, he is a native of County Clare). AM 6:06 PM, April 08, 2019 Steve - right on. Henry Joy - good job on the Clare thing. John Larkin had it spot on; felt so then, felt so before it and still feel so frankie 7:31 PM, April 09, 2019 My take on how I see HET type cases working goes like this... every now and then someone in the corridors of power throw an Ivor Bell, Wiston Rea or a John Downey under a bus. I sometimes think they hope because of their ages they will be to ill to attended any court or dead through natural causes before any Diplock Court/Jury hear evidence. I have severed ruled out that maybe they are being used in a real life chess game in the hope they spend the last few years on this rock in prison..As some sort of twisted revenge. John Downey for want of better words produced a 'get out of jail free card' and the Hyde Park case fell apart..Then out of the blue they find evidence that links him to a 1972 bombing that murdered two men.. Maths aren't adding up..Smell revenge.. What I also see is every few years the powers that be arrest through a blaze of publicity, either well known Republicans or Loyalists because they think they may have information or are connected to a murder 40/50 yrs ago. Wouldn't it have been easier to start at the end of the conflict and clear up unsolved murders. Maybe it is because the unsolved murder of Caroline Moreland or the unsolved murders of the Mount Vernon gang are too murky and too many people still alive, walking streets and the corridors of power. While asking whoever listens to 'the official narrative' to believe that finding the truth behind Jean McConville is the key to unlocking the truth of the conflict. As for 'Dave'. If he is found guilty and goes to prison for 2years (under GFA)..while he wont get out with a promotion as happened to Lee Clegg or any thing close to the promotion with benefits that Gordon Kerr received after running Brian Nelson..I wouldn't put it past the British Military putting 'Dave's' pension into a high rate interest account, so when he comes out he will be financially secure again.. Henry JoY 12:55 PM, October 12, 2019 The ping-pong continues. New to the Quill Useless Violence Religious Conservatives Lead The Nation In Search For Porn A Morning Thought @ 596 The RIC Was Never A Normal Police Force; Commemorating It Would Be A Travesty Support The Pensive Quill: Please Donate! Help towards maintenance with a donation via PayPal Former IRA volunteer and ex-prisoner, spent 18 years in Long Kesh, 4 years on the blanket and no-wash/no work protests which led to the hunger strikes of the 80s. Completed PhD at Queens upon release from prison. 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__label__cc	0.685553	0.314447	Notley just hired a radical lobbyist who'll destroy Alberta's oil and gas industry — but we're fighting back Yesterday, Alberta's NDP Premier Rachel Notley announced that Tzeporah Berman, the former Greenpeace International lobbyist, the co-founder of the anti-oilsands extremist group Forest Ethics, the woman who called for the oilsands to be abolished — she’s now in charge of the future of Alberta’s oil industry. Other anti-oil lobbyists are on this oil sands advisory panel too. So, Notley has handed over the oil sands to foreign-funded activists who want to kill it. I’m going to show you what Berman thinks about the industry, and its workers, in her own words, including her tweet about Fort McMurray after it was scorched by wildfire. Berman’s appointment will mean tens of thousands of further layoffs. Today we launched a campaign called FireBerman.ca. We need to collect 100,000 signatures minimum on our new petition, to let Notley know that we won’t take this lying down. We're also buying FireBerman.ca billboards around Alberta, to tell the truth about Berman that Notley’s fans in the mainstream media won’t. Please VISIT FireBerman.ca and share it with friends and family. Wildrose MLA Don MacIntyre joins me with his reaction to Notley's latest anti-oil sands decision. We review even more clips showing Berman denouncing Canadian ethical oil. NEXT: Author Tarek Fatah talks about a case of Islamist “lawfare” that has finally come to a conclusion. This time, the friends of free speech won the day — in a way. However, the case went on for years; it's part of a strategy to drain the resources of their targets (that is, anyone who criticizes radical Islam.) FINALLY: Your feedback about last night's show! Stop Notley's war on fun. Fight back against the OHV ban! Volunteer to help rebuild Fort McMurray! “Interesting that PETA is okay with hundreds of thousands of birds & bats being killed every year in North America alone by wind turbines” Bigger fish to fry. Wind turbine mortality is barely detectable relative to mortality arising from habitat loss (including clearing of boreal forest for oil sands facilities, but also suburban or agricultural development), motor vehicle or regular building collisions, and kills by invasive predators including feral cats. Bird kills from those factors are in the hundreds of millions per year. Ron Christensen commented 2016-07-17 21:01:46 -0400 Notley is dong one hell of a good job. Daryl Herman commented 2016-07-17 15:33:55 -0400 We know things are bad when “Lunatics” demand we all believe in their lunacy – and what’s worse is when stupid people buy into that lunacy!! Nutley and all her nuts must be crushed an thrown out!! Time to have a coup in Alberta. Ron Voss commented 2016-07-15 22:55:53 -0400 Berman needs serious help as she has clearly overdosed on the socialist Koolaid dished out by the likes Naomi ‘Leap Manifesto’ Klein! Will Quest commented 2016-07-15 11:52:28 -0400 Ohhhhh for crying out loud , ET { Ingrid Matheson } please call home….. Islamoxotic gone rancid…. what a pastiche in her ‘pious’ splendor……. Peter Netterville commented 2016-07-15 09:47:00 -0400 Since most people are oblivious to what is happening around them, especially when the main stream media does not report on Notley or worse, covers for her, making people aware of what is going on by the use of campaigns, lawn signs, billboards, and petitions helps considerable. So no, it is not throwing good money after bad if you can raise peoples’ awareness and neither is breaking a nail signing a petition a horrible tragedy. Acuuna, “geez…I guess we better sign another petition…eh?” Such hardship. Can you handle it or should you ask your mommy to help? Rob Dick commented 2016-07-15 09:30:36 -0400 Sorry to say – Campaigns, lawn signs, billboards … good money after bad. Alberta has to ride it out for 3 years. Just like the country with Trudeau. steve hicken commented 2016-07-15 08:45:51 -0400 With another 3 years to go before another election a lot of damage will be inflicted on Alberta. As in my area the Niagara Peninsula once the corporations leave they do not return.For us it was 20 thousand jobs .For Alberta it could reach 300 thousand. Carrie ORourke commented 2016-07-15 07:56:05 -0400 #firenotley FIRE NOTLEY I agree, lets start a campaign David Heinze commented 2016-07-15 00:15:11 -0400 All these Anti-Oil people should be required to take my “Are You a Climate Change Hypocrite?” challenge: http://heinzegroup.com/insight.htm#19 Vince Ziegler commented 2016-07-14 23:31:38 -0400 Alberta was once Rat free, but now with the Notley Rats in power the Rats are multiplying. Dieter Cunth commented 2016-07-14 21:59:35 -0400 Elizabeth May has a very high regard for her – that should be considered a warning. http://www.tzeporahberman.com/ Notley has reached that point where she doesn’t care at all what voters think. She believes that she is, either, secure in her office; or she is so disconnected from reality, her preception of the world has slipped into the realm of the fantastic. This serves as more proof that Notley is so medicated, she doesn’t have a clue what’s going on. Wouldn’t it be interesting to learn that Notley is not even aware of what’s going on in her government or who is being appointed? Worse than Redford, indeed. The Architect commented 2016-07-14 21:21:45 -0400 Ezra, I’d like to see some “Fire Notley” lawn signs and billboards. As one of Notley’s “bosses”, I think she needs to go (quickly). Paul McCullough commented 2016-07-14 20:45:35 -0400 Interesting that PETA is okay with hundreds of thousands of birds & bats being killed every year in North America alone by wind turbines. Don’t expect any of these self-important grievous groups to have any real morals or values. Being in the back pocket of foreign oil companies & destroying the economy is seen as virtuous with these hypocritical parasites. I’ve been hearing about this “lawfare” for some time. People who indulge in it need to be held financially accountable. regan jonny commented 2016-07-14 20:42:41 -0400 funny how all these green leftys lose all the beliefs they had when a chance to belly up to the public trough shows itself. Pathetic greed is really all it is about. How much taxpayer money is she taking for this.? Peter Babich commented 2016-07-14 20:38:18 -0400 Damn spell check. I meant she compares oilsands to Mordor I can see how Bermsn could compare oil sands excavation to to a fantasy site like mirror. She lives in a dream world Alberta: MacKinnon Report shows true extent of Rachel Notley's overspending, so Kenney must act now The NDP officially comes out as the anti-free-speech party Alberta's NDP warn: Free speech on campus will spread hate	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359171
__label__wiki	0.999418	0.999418	national-sport, a-league German-born Marco Kurz says he's honoured to be appointed as the new coach of A-League powerhouse Melbourne Victory. Kurz, who replaces the departed Kevin Muscat, joins Victory after his contract with Adelaide United wasn't renewed after two seasons in South Australia. "It's an honour to be named as head coach of Melbourne Victory, a big club with a strong history, passionate fan base and true drive for success," Kurz said in a statement on Friday. "I have got to know Melbourne Victory from afar and had tremendous respect for them during that time so it is exciting. "During the interview process we had aligned beliefs about the direction forward which was very important. "I can't wait to join the team and get underway." Kurz will start his new job within a fortnight after the Victory's long-serving Muscat and the club parted at the end of the last A-League season. The 50-year-old Kurz won the FFA Cup at Adelaide last year and took United to the finals in both league seasons. Melbourne Victory chairman Anthony Di Pietro said he was thrilled at Kurz's appointment. "Coupled with his international and domestic experience, Marco demonstrated outstanding qualities throughout (the search process)," he said in a statement. "Importantly, his passion for success and desire to win is aligned with our clubs' ambition. "We ... are confident Marco will do an outstanding job in the high-pressure role." Kurz, who has managed in Germany's top and second tier competitions, was renowned in Adelaide as a shrewd tactician. But he left Adelaide citing a lack of shared vision with United hierarchy. Australian Associated Press https://nnimgt-a.akamaihd.net/transform/v1/crop/frm/silverstone-feed-data/a3de2804-4198-4a3c-b7fa-0ca399c6f733.jpg/r0_74_800_526_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg June 28 2019 - 11:15AM Marco Kurz to coach Melbourne Victory Steve Larkin Former Adelaide United coach Marco Kurz has crossed the border to take over Melbourne Victory. German-born Marco Kurz says he's honoured to be appointed as the new coach of A-League powerhouse Melbourne Victory. Kurz, who replaces the departed Kevin Muscat, joins Victory after his contract with Adelaide United wasn't renewed after two seasons in South Australia. "It's an honour to be named as head coach of Melbourne Victory, a big club with a strong history, passionate fan base and true drive for success," Kurz said in a statement on Friday. "I have got to know Melbourne Victory from afar and had tremendous respect for them during that time so it is exciting. "During the interview process we had aligned beliefs about the direction forward which was very important. "I can't wait to join the team and get underway." Kurz will start his new job within a fortnight after the Victory's long-serving Muscat and the club parted at the end of the last A-League season. The 50-year-old Kurz won the FFA Cup at Adelaide last year and took United to the finals in both league seasons. Melbourne Victory chairman Anthony Di Pietro said he was thrilled at Kurz's appointment. "Coupled with his international and domestic experience, Marco demonstrated outstanding qualities throughout (the search process)," he said in a statement. "Importantly, his passion for success and desire to win is aligned with our clubs' ambition. "We ... are confident Marco will do an outstanding job in the high-pressure role." Kurz, who has managed in Germany's top and second tier competitions, was renowned in Adelaide as a shrewd tactician. But he left Adelaide citing a lack of shared vision with United hierarchy. Westpac takes Riverina cattle farmer to court Welcome relief after rainfall Family's balanced operation BlazeAid works to fix fences impacted by fire Police continue to investigate alleged cattle fraud	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359175
__label__wiki	0.795282	0.795282	Home Arts & Culture The Critics: d33j; of Montreal; Panda Bear; The Pierces; Fleet Foxes The Critics: d33j; of Montreal; Panda Bear; The Pierces; Fleet Foxes Tide Songs d33j Having only been released a few weeks ago, d33j’s newly finished Tide Songs is easily one of the best EP’s released recently, which, considering it is his first official release, is quite an accomplishment. Discovered by many across the blogosphere d33j has been widely praised and it is clear to see why. Working with the likes of Shlohmo and Melonious Drunk as part of an L.A. based collective Wedidit, d33j’s sound mixes psychedelic, reverberating beats, with distant, soft vocal samples to produce really distinctive music. Although each of d33j’s tracks have a kind of easy, nostalgic quality to them, ‘Reever’s Edge’ is the clear favourite with its jolty synths. However, the uplifting ‘Park (tape version)’ is very close behind and ‘Drowning Pool’ with its lo-fi beat style, not too far off that. Tide Songs is a rare selection of luscious music that is really hard not to enjoy, especially when it can be downloaded completely free from Bandcamp at: www.d33j.bandcamp.com Tom Curry and Rosie Jones thecontrollersphere thecontrollersphere is of Montreal’s newest EP and it is made up of what Kevin Barnes, the lead singer and key songwriter, has admitted are basically the leftover scraps from the sessions of their previous album False Priest. The problem is that, unfortunately, you can tell. The EP is full of disparate songs that become an odd amalgamation of some quite messed up stuff. The headliner ‘Black Lion Massacre’ could be called a highlight, if you were into the depraved and aggressive. Overcharged with heavy distortion producing a harsh background for an odd robot voice that sings “people killed their pets”, this is not cheery stuff. Yet, this is followed by some eccentric songs such as ‘Holiday Call’, an eight minute eastern imaginarium filled with faux Arabian strings creating quite an alien sound. This catches the attention, but perhaps that is just because it is more in tune with their previous work. Overall this isn’t one for the light hearted, but put a brave face on and you may begin to enjoy this psychedelic offering. Rosalie Lindqvist Jones After a four-year wait Noah Lennox returns with his third Panda Bear album Tomboy. Its sharper, more textured pieces are a departure from the hazy choirs of Person Pitch – a radio-friendly reminder of the Beach Boys’ psychedelic end. ‘Last Night at the Jetty’ and ‘Slow Motion’ showcase Lennox’s angelic harmonies layered with thudding beats, and produce the trademark disorienting impression of spiralling or walking in circles. In ‘Scheherazade’, Lennox’s undistorted bare voice almost trails behind, then wonders into dissonance while a single piano chord plays in the background, and once again fades into silence. ‘Friendship Bracelet’ wavers between these two extremes, swaying back and forth, bringing to mind what could be a drunken party on rough seas. In some respects, Tomboy is closer to Lennox’s work as part of Animal Collective. His sound on this album however seems to be more meditative and approachable, turning to more defined rhythms providing his instrumental drone with a more acquired purpose. Martha McCarey You’ll Be Mine Straight out of the grass fields of Alabama, sister-duo The Pierces have recently released their new EP, You’ll Be Mine, a psychedelic blend of hippy pop with a hint of Fleetwood Mac. Their first track, ‘You’ll Be Mine’, is undoubtedly the best. Catchy, smooth and melodic, their dulcet, Siren-like tones will send you drifting off into a calm hypnosis. With a true summer festival sound, this record makes you want to skip barefoot through sunlit forests and spin around in the dappled light with flowers in your hair. For those of you who know your Genesis from your Jethro Tull, ‘You’ll Be Mine’ is reminiscent of Pentangle’s silky harmonies but without the choirgirl vocal acrobatics. And who knew that the simplicity of the lyrics “one, two, three, yeah, one, two, three”, could prove so catchy? Meanwhile, the second and third tracks on the EP are much harsher, more akin to The Pierces’ earlier soft rock singles. Tales of love lost, broken hearts and possessive infatuations are the main lyrical themes. It seems these girls are much more suited to the ever popular indie-folk scene than rock-pop; they’ve moved far beyond the immature, crass lyrics of Secret and Boring to a new dreamy, fairytale landscape of spinning wheels and crystal balls. Whilst it may appeal to festival-types with long flowing hair and a penchant for indie girl groups, the music connoisseurs among you will probably fail to see the originality of The Pierces’ 70s spiritual rock-pop attempt. Nina Zietman Given the self-assured, atmospheric, and uniﬁed quality to the Fleet Foxesʼ full-length debut, it would be natural to expect the band to maintain its strong aesthetic in Helplessness Blues. However, comparing the cover art it is immediately apparent that this is not the case. Gone is the single image of pastoral village landscape, replaced with a multi-layered illustration branching out with half-sketched images. Just as this collage of disparate ideas is united by skillful artistry, so too do the Fleet Foxes manage new inﬂuences, experimental instrumentation and song structures, without abandoning organic songs that resonate as if recorded on an Appalachian mountain peak. Robin Pecknold stated that he wanted to make something “less poppy,” and ‘The Shrine/An Argument’, a sprawling song consisting of several disparate sections and culminating in cacophonous horns, is perhaps the clearest testament of his desire. Yet, despite this foray into dissonance, the group continues to show its talent for pleasing vocal arrangements, as seen in the a cappella breakdowns in ‘Bedouin Dress’, and also for layered instrumentation, spotlighted on ‘The Cascades’. The most memorable songs on the album, the waltzing ‘Lorelai’ and deceptively lighthearted ‘Battery Kinzie’, have a sprightly energy that propels the album. Though Fleet Foxes use familiar sonic elements, their lyrical range has expanded to include philosophical questioning and deeper introspection, moving out from the realm of rustic fantasy into the personal and realistic. This album will similarly captivate fans of the bandʼs former releases, but itʼs clear that they have left the minutely rendered world that produced fantastical songs like ‘White Winter Hymnal’. Elizabeth Kendrick and Maayan Adar Previous articleTu Vuo’ Fa L’Italiano Next articleOn the Rocks Musings on a theme: pastoral of Montreal – Lousy With Sylvianbriar review The Critics: 21 Jump Street	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359176
__label__wiki	0.917916	0.917916	Renowned Films Join company network Renowned Films is a London/LA based production company founded by Sony Gold award winning Duane Jones and Broadcast award winning creatives Max Welch and Tim Withers. Renowned is backed by leading US independent studio Critical Content and is fast establishing itself as a leader in factual and factual entertainment programming. Producing mainstream, cut-through, noisy factual, fact-ent, formats, documentaries and branded content with a twist. In 2015, Channel 4 took an equity stake in Renowned Films as part of its £20 million Growth Fund, which has seen the company grow and establish itself as one of the fastest growing indie production companies in the UK. David Abraham Channel 4’s Chief Executive said: “Renowned are a passionate and ambitious team with an appetite to create compelling formats across both new and traditional media platforms to inspire young audiences globally. We’re looking forward to working with this talented young indie to help push them to the next level.” In 2017 Critical Content acquired an undisclosed stake in Renowned with Channel 4 exiting the business. The transaction signalled the formation of a strategic partnership between Critical Content and Renowned to supercharge Critical Contents international expansion and foothold in the UK market, alongside boosting Renowned's UK growth and allowing the business to capitalise on its rapid US success. The partnership saw CEO of Critical Content Tom Forman and EVP / CFO Christoph Pachler joining the board. Tom Forman said "they’re a young, diverse company with a really fresh take on the space. It’s a good way to complement Critical. They are fact-ent guys in their DNA, and as we looked at new companies that might be able to get our IP away in the UK, and people who may create a format that we would be excited to bring into the U.S., I’d bet on them any day.” Media Sectors Our Latest Freelancers If you've worked for Renowned Films, add credits to your profile to appear here. Development Producer RSS Jobs Feed	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359179
__label__wiki	0.909583	0.909583	Search The Times and The Sunday Times Today’s sections Past six daysMy articles Times+SubscribeLog in The My articles section Your saved articles can be found here. Join now to start saving articles today. I’m told that at eight months pregnant the nesting phase kicks in. Mine is definitely in overdrive, but it’s for... Wednesday January 22 2020, 12.01am , The Times Sarah Owen The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay today undertook engagements at Dumfries House... He climbs into the limousine outside the airport on Vancouver Island. She’s in there, waiting for him. She smiles... At one end of the spectrum there is the sort of global philanthropy espoused by their friends the Obamas. At the... Valentine Low The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are taking legal action to prevent unauthorised photographs being taken of them in... Valentine Low \| David Brown, Chief News Correspondent As Harry and Meghan went to ground in Canada, the Duchess of Cambridge embarked yesterday on a plan to “provide... Valentine Low \| Ben Webster, Environment Editor Seven royal rules include don’t do it for the money No one really knows what the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will do to earn a living. But one thing is now a little... Tuesday January 21 2020, 12.01am , The Times Sandringham, Norfolk Mr Steven Bennett (Deputy Lieutenant of Essex) was present at Stansted... As the smoke clears, it’s all just really sad, isn’t it? I mean that politically, professionally and personally... Cosmetic brand could pay off for Meghan The copyrighted brand Sussex Royal has been central to talks about future ventures for the duke and duchess... Charlotte Wace Funding Sussexes will stretch Charles to the limit . . . again The Prince of Wales may use a legacy from George VI to help fund the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after they step... Fleabag and The Crown triumph at actors’ awards Fleabag continued her romp through awards season while the depth of regal talent in The Crown was also recognised. ... Monday January 20 2020, 12.00pm , The Times David Sanderson, Arts Correspondent Obsession with racism is the new bigotry The flight of the Sussexes from royal duty may do us a favour. Not in their loss but by prompting us to examine our... Monday January 20 2020, 12.01am , The Times This article has been deleted This article has been deleted... British taxpayer ‘will still cover most security costs’ The taxpayer will continue to foot the majority of Harry and Meghan’s personal security bill, a former head of... Sean O’Neill, Ben Ellery, David Brown, PALACE SPLIT \| VIDEO Harry tells of sadness at giving up royal duties The Duke of Sussex spoke last night of his “sadness” at his decision to step away from the royal family as he... PALACE SPLIT \| ANALYSIS Clean break gives Meghan game, set and match Harry’s impassioned speech last night revealed the pain behind his decision to step away from the royal family and... Neighbours fear cavalier plans for royal retreat There were probably raucous parties while Charles I decamped at Canonteign Manor to plot with his Cavaliers against... January 18 and 19 St James’s Palace Princess Alexandra, formerly Chancellor, Lancaster University, was represented... Harry must dig deep as bills for £2.4m Frogmore Cottage come in The Duke of Sussex may have to cash in some of his investments to help to meet a “triple bill” for his family home...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359180
__label__wiki	0.949025	0.949025	London Euston to Huddersfield Average journey timefrom 4h 14m Number of changes1 to 3 Platform 8 estimated Platform 16 estimated Manchester Piccadilly Platform 4B estimated Warrington Bank Quay Manchester Victoria Journey information from London Euston to Huddersfield Train Fares from: £18 Fastest route: 2h 54m Slowest route: 9h 18m Average journey time: 4h 14m Changes: 1 to 3 Distance: 162 miles (261 km) Train operators: CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains), Transport for Wales Origin: London Euston Destination: Huddersfield How long does it take to travel from London Euston to Huddersfield by train? The average journey time between London Euston and Huddersfield is 4 hours 14 minutes . On an average weekday, there are 62 trains travelling from London Euston to Huddersfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays. Avg. Duration 4h 14m What is the fastest journey from London Euston to Huddersfield by train? The fastest journey time by train is 2 hours 54 minutes . How much does the train from London Euston to Huddersfield cost? Train tickets from London Euston to Huddersfield can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book. Are there direct trains from London Euston to Huddersfield? No, it is not possible to travel from London Euston to Huddersfield without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from London Euston to Huddersfield. No direct trains possible What is the distance between London Euston and Huddersfield? The distance between London Euston and Huddersfield is 162 miles. Distance: 162 miles What time is the first train from London Euston to Huddersfield? The first train from London Euston to Huddersfield departs at 05:31 . What time is the last train from London Euston to Huddersfield? The last train from London Euston to Huddersfield departs at 00:35 . London Euston to Huddersfield timetable Check out the next trains departing from London Euston to Huddersfield for Wednesday 22nd Jan 2020. For the full train timetable, or to search for a later time or date, click here. 05:30 09:05 3h 35m, 2 changes 06:36 09:41 3h 5m, 1 change 06:38 09:47 3h 9m, 2 changes 06:55 10:08 3h 13m, 1 change If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Huddersfield to London Euston. How to find cheap train tickets from London Euston to Huddersfield 1 monthin advance‡ 2 weeksin advance‡ 1 weekin advance‡ today‡ If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Euston to Huddersfield is right for you. Trains from London Euston Trains from Huddersfield London Euston to Watford Junction London Euston to Birmingham New Street London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly London Euston to Milton Keynes Central London Euston to Northampton Huddersfield to Leeds Huddersfield to Manchester Piccadilly Huddersfield to Manchester Airport Huddersfield to Dewsbury Huddersfield to London Kings Cross Manchester to Liverpool Gillingham (Kent) to Greenhithe for Bluewater Newbury to Heathrow Airport Durrington-on-Sea to Lancing Elephant & Castle to Tooting	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359181
__label__wiki	0.86155	0.86155	Costa Rica Travel Advice Capital San José Timezone GMT-6 Population 4,526,530 Currency CRC:Costa Rican Colon Flight duration 11 hrs 50 mins from gatwick Best time to go to Costa Rica It’s hard to pigeonhole Costa Rica’s weather as it varies greatly between regions. But generally speaking, there are two main seasons – a wet spell from August to November and a dry run from February to July. That said, the northern Pacific coast escapes much of the rainfall that other areas encounter so you’ll find it warm and sunny here for most of the year, with 11 hours of sunshine a day and average temperatures hovering around 26-33 degrees. Be sure to put on extra suncream between April and March when it gets really hot – thermometers can reach 28-35 degrees. To experience Costa Rica at its tropical best, consider going between August and January – that’s when it’s the most green. As a British citizen, you don’t need a visa to enter Costa Rica but you must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/costa-rica/entry-requirements You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety information about Costa Rica, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/costa-rica/health SIMILAR COUNTRIES Our destinations in Costa Rica Papagayo Bay Playa de Matapalo Playa Tamarindo Playa Conchal El Jobo Playa Langosta Family holidays in Costa Rica Luxury holidays in Costa Rica All inclusive holidays in Costa Rica Last minute holidays in Costa Rica	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359183
__label__wiki	0.833696	0.833696	List TV Shows New subtitles Upload subtitle TV Show info Seasons: 2 Subtitles: 51 The world's most beloved fairy tales are re-imagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller set in modern day New York City, the first season of this serialized drama interweaves "The Three Little Pigs," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Jack and the Beanstalk" into an epic and subversive tale of love, loss, greed, revenge, and murder. Billy Magnussen Dorian Missick Season: 1 \| 2 01. The Curse 02. Episode 2 10. Episode 10 TVsubs.net © 2009-2020	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0050.json.gz/line1359184

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