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BSkyB News Operations to deploy P2
At NAB Panasonic has announced that The Sky News team at BSkyB has committed to a tapeless strategy for all future news with P2. Sky News will be using the all new AJ-HPX2100 shoulder mounted camcorder as well as the AJ-HPX2100 handheld camcorder from for worldwide electronic news gathering activity, writes Fergal Ringrose.
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The first instalment of camcorders is currently being rolled out to Sky News foreign bureaus. With the move to using P2 systems as standard, Sky News is replacing its outdated recording and acquisition technology. The move will standardise the news gathering process as well as increase the efficiency, quality and timeliness of breaking news coverage from even the most remote locations.
“Working with George Davies, head of cameras at Sky News, we have invested the last two years in assessing the camera recording system that will work best for us,” commented Jackie Faulkner at Sky News, British Sky Broadcasting. “Tapeless and solid-state recording on to the P2 is more efficient as there are no moving parts and less maintenance is required. The camcorders produce outstanding images and are HD and SD switchable, which is a crucial feature in the transition to using P2 camera systems. In improving our current workflow, we feel that the P2 system is the best way forward.”
Sky News is also moving to using Apple’s Final Cut Pro HD in the field to directly edit footage recorded on the P2 system. This means that footage acquired on P2, from any location, can be seamlessly integrated into the newsgathering operation and transmitted using a broadband connection to Sky News Centre.
“The powerful workflow system gives our cameramen and newsgathering staff greater flexibility in gathering news from across the globe, even as events unfold, in the most efficient way possible. We have an excellent working relationship with Panasonic, who in the decision making process listened to our every need and actually tailored their P2 system to meet our requirements,” adds Jackie Faulkner.
On-air since 1989, Sky News is a 24-hour news service providing up-to-the-minute global news coverage. The organisation employs 600 staff around the world with bureaus in Delhi, Beijing, Moscow, South Africa and Washington and UK regional bureaus in Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, Birmingham and the North East. The London-based head office employs 35 individual news teams alone.
“We’re delighted to confirm that Sky News is one of the first organisations to use our newly introduced AJ-HPX2100 HD/SD switchable P2 camcorder that brings the benefits of tapeless acquisition in HD. We’re seeing more and more news organisations choosing the P2 tapeless workflow solution for gathering up-to-the-minute news footage in a faster and more efficient way,” said Ian Lowe, general manager, UK Broadcast Sales at PBITS.
The fully-equipped HD shoulder mounted AJ-HPX2100 P2 camcorder is capable of recording in many resolutions from DVCPRO HD to DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO and even DV, so is fully flexible in its operational capability. Recording on standard P2 cards, it’s possible to record up to 80 minutes of DVCPRO HD on 5 x 16GB P2 Cards. From July 2007, Panasonic will offer the new AVC Intra codec for the AJ-HPX2100 doubling the HD recording time using this new compression.
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Warcross (Paperback)
By Marie Lu
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This is book number 1 in the Warcross series.
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu—when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths.
For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down Warcross players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty-hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. To make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships—only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation.
Convinced she’s going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game’s creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year’s tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. With no time to lose, Emika’s whisked off to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she’s only dreamed of. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire.
In this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all.
Marie Lu is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Young Elites, as well as the blockbuster bestselling Legend series. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry as an artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing games, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles with her illustrator/author husband, Primo Gallanosa, and their dogs.
Praise for Warcross:
An Amazon Editor's Favorite YA Book for Fall 2017
An Amazon September Best of the Month Pick — YA/Teens
An Amazon Best YA Book of 2017
A Kirkus Best Teen Book of 2017
A Publishers Weekly Best YA Book of 2017
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017
A Boston Globe Best YA Book of 2017
A POPSUGAR Best YA Book of 2017
A Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2017
A Bustle Best YA Book of 2017
A 2018 YALSA Teens’ Top Ten Pick
“A vibrant, action-packed shot of adrenaline. Lu delivers characters with heart and determination, then sets them loose in a luminously conceived world of infinite possibility.”—Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows
★ “With a keen eye for detail, Lu (the Young Elites series) vividly imagines a future society where gaming is woven into daily life . . . Think The Hunger Games meets World of Warcraft.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Marie Lu’s Warcross is unlike anything I’ve ever read—clever, smart, romantic—yet exploding with color, action, and unrelenting speed. I flew through this book—it’s absolutely fantastic.”—Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes
★ “A stellar cyberpunk series opener packed with simmering romance and cinematic thrills.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Clear your schedule, because you won’t stop reading Warcross until you’re done. Addictive, fast-paced, and totally immersive, this book takes you from a futuristic Tokyo on a high-tech tour of incredible virtual worlds. Packed with danger, intrigue, and heart-pounding gameplay, set in a world built with an incredible eye for detail, Warcross is Marie Lu’s best book yet.”—Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae
★ “A highly engaging and incredibly exciting science fiction novel for young adults.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“An immersive world that I didn't want to leave. Warcross is pure genius. I'm ready for the sequel!”—Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless
“[A]s brightly hued as Emika’s sleeve tattoo and rainbow hair — a fast-paced, fun-filled adventure.”—The Washington Post
“The novel is a page-turner, and even those who are not gamers will cheer for Emi as she tries to discover who is genuine and who is not.”—VOYA
“The Hunger Games meets Minecraft as a teen hacker enters a virtual reality in Marie Lu’s electrifying novel Warcross.”—Seventeen
“[A]n inventive first in a series that showcases Lu’s versatility as a storyteller. . . . Dystopia, dark fantasy, and now a sci-fi thriller—what can’t Lu do? Her boatloads of fans can’t wait to find out.”—Booklist
“[A]s visual, kinetic, and furiously paced as any video game. . . . It’s ‘Gleaming the Cube’ meets ‘Strange Days’ meets ‘Blade Runner,’ and it’s a lot of fun.”—The New York Times
"Warcross is the kind of all-consuming fantasy novel that pulls you head-first into a brand new world that begins to feel so familiar you can’t wait to get your hands on the next one."—New York magazine
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German TV: Snowden says NSA also spies on industry – DAWN.COM
BERLIN: Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden claimed in a new interview that the US agency is involved in industrial espionage.
In the interview aired Sunday night on German public television broadcaster ARD, Snowden said if German engineering company Siemens had information that would benefit the US, but had nothing to do with national security needs, the National Security Agency would still use it.
It wasn’t clear what exactly Snowden accused the NSA of doing with such information, he only said he didn’t want to reveal the details before journalists did.
Snowden also told ARD television that he was no longer in possession of any NSA documents, because he had passed them all on to a few selected journalists and that he had no further influence on the release of the files.
Read the rest: German TV: Snowden says NSA also spies on industry – DAWN.COM.
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Science fiction. Fantasy. The universe. And related subjects.
Ender’s Game: “The enemy’s gate is down“
Emmet Asher-Perrin
Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:00am 28 comments Favorite This
Ender’s Game is an important gateway to hordes of SFF fans. I’ve heard many call it one of the few stories that can get self-proclaimed genre-haters to love science fiction, and I’m not inclined to dispute the statement. And with the film in development hell for years, a silver screen appearance has been awaited for quite some time.
So… what happens in Battle School stays in Battle School?
Warning: Mild spoilers for the film below.
Ender’s Game opens with a quote from A.E. Wiggin himself that likely made the history books, and propaganda footage of Mazer Rackham defeating the Formics in their first war against us humans. We’re quickly introduced to Ender and his abilities, and soon he’s whisked away to Battle School by the ever-gruff Colonel Graff. The role is perfectly suited to Harrison Ford, who has the chance to be non-heroic, but still do his thing. Asa Butterfield starts off a little shaky in his portrayal of Ender, but soon shrugs off his nerves and steps right into a horrifically challenging role. Brutal but always sympathetic, Ender is appropriately layered and never fails to be likeable. Thumbs up a thousand times over on casting throughout the film, kids included (which is no small feat).
It’s exciting to see a properly multi-ethnic cast for a story set in our future that features global cooperation in a war effort. The participation of so many nationalities, of so many different types of people, lends the film a credibility that movies and shows of a similar ilk fail at time and again. There is no lip service being paid; it is clear that every child in Battle School could come from any place on Earth.
For those eager to see those Battle School fights, Ender’s time there might be the strongest point of the film. The scenes are beautifully laid out, exciting and full of momentum. Watching Ender rise through the ranks and watching the other children react to him is where the core of the movie houses itself, the smart place to build characters and relationships. Despite the fact that very few lines are drawn word for word from the novel—generally how it should be where film is concerned—the movie manages to hit practically every important emotional note of the story. It is clear that director Gavin Hood has a strong connection to the source material and was keen on packing in everything relevant.
The film is a bit black and white in its character juxtapositions when compared with the novel. Both Peter (Jimmy Pinchak) and Valentine (Abigail Breslin) as well as Graff and Anderson (Viola Davis) occupy more drastic positions on the good vs evil scale, with Anderson far more sympathetic due to Davis’ affecting portrayal and Peter coming off as flat out evil with no hint of possible conscience or complexity lurking. Viewers with no knowledge of the story will likely not be bothered, but fans might find a few things to quibble over.
There’s a super awkward romantic angle that the script seems to be playing between Ender and Petra, which might have potentially made sense given that Ender is portrayed older this time around—unfortunately it comes off entirely forced, as though the desire to play to the YA crowd resulted in a half-arsed attempt to inject something sweet into a story that has no room for sweetness. It’s really too bad because Hailee Steinfeld is excellent in the role, and making their friendship a more central relationship to the story is otherwise a welcome alteration.
In terms of design, the movie is something of a marvel; ship designs and the visuals for the space battles alone are full of wonder if only because they look so unique when compared with most science fiction films. The formation of a Formic fleet and the strategies informed by a three-dimensional battlefield have clearly been carefully considered here, and the result is war in space that holds far more intrigue than average. The soundtrack by Steve Jablonsky is also lovely (which is a thing I always care about, so I’m telling you even if you don’t care), a nice changeup from his Transformers scores.
Sadly, things do eventually all fall apart. While Hood took such pains to hit every emotional high in the story, the movie skips out on the most important part—the ending. Those who don’t know how this book works are still probably aware that the ending contains a twist of the decidedly epic variety. But when that twist hits, I’m not certain that fans who are not familiar with the book will understand what has happened. Explanations are tossed out at a dizzying pace before it’s possible to catch up. Nothing is given room to land.
More importantly, there is a specifically deranged moment where the audience is about to see Ender Wiggin fall to pieces, only to have his intense emotional breakdown paused so he can have another fight with Harrison Ford. Whoever made this choice for the denouement must hate emotional progression, as the brief moment we’re allowed with Butterfield is anguishing. If only he’d been given the respect and time to play out the arc, the movie might have been something extraordinary. But from there on, we are instantly rushed to the finish line, and all the impact of the story’s message is lost in weak narration and misguided soundbites of morality.
So much potential thrown out with the sort of attention you would pay to dirty dishwater. One has to wonder where it all went off the rails. If Katniss Everdeen gets four movies to explore a very similar theme, you’d think they could have tacked on twenty minutes to Ender’s Game so it could really sing.
Emmet Asher-Perrin is seriously pained over how they steamrollered all the emotions. You can bug her on Twitter and read more of her work here and elsewhere.
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What is the oldest surviving kingdom in the world? Would you be surprised if I tell you that it is the Great Benin Kingdom? Yea that’s right, the oldest surviving kingdom in the World is Great Benin Kingdom and it is 2054 years Old. The Great Benin Kingdom is arguably Nigeria’s greatest empire.
Great Oba of Benin kingdom
In this post, we will be revealing 30 amazing facts you never knew about the Great Benin Kingdom. The Ogiso dynasty lasted for about 854 years plus an interregnum of 285 years between the reign of Ogiso Orire and Ogiso Odia. There was an interregnum of 70 years between Ogiso Owodo and Oba Oranmiyan plus 845 years of Oba ruler-ship till date
Below are 30 amazing facts about the Great Benin Kingdom:
Oba of Benin kingdom
1. The first storey building in Nigeria was built at Ughoton by the Dutch in the year 1718, and it was called “The Factory”. The said building was destroyed by the British during the war against the Benins in 1897. However, the site of the building is still intact. There is a controversy surrounding this fact as there is a different record suggesting that the first storey building in Nigeria is a building which is still standing and was built by Reverend Henry Townsend of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in 1845. However its foundation was laid in 1842. Also, the Hausas in Northern Nigeria claim they had built some storey buildings before Reverend Henry Townsend’s building was erected.
2. The Oldest Church in West-Africa was established in Great Benin Empire by the Earliest Portuguese missionaries in the 16th Century which is today known as the Holy Aruosa (Benin National Church). Pope Pius XII visited Benin and handed the church to the Oba of Benin, Oba Oreoghene in 1692AD.
3. The first Known Embassy Established in Nigeria was in Benin during the reign of Oba Esigie in the 16th centuryThe Oldest known letter written in Nigeria was by Duarte Pires instructed by Oba Esigie which was addressed to King John II, on the 20th October, 1516AD. The second oldest letter was written by Anthonio Domingo (Great-grand Son of Oba Olua) to the Pope to seek for missionary assistance in other to spread Christianity in Benin Empire in 1652AD.
Ekhiemwen
5. Oba Orhogbua founded Lagos and planted a dukedom, the Obaship of Lagos (Eko).
6. Oldest ever recorded market in Africa is Ogiso (Agbado) Market dated 60BCE.
7. The first ever recorded bank (Owigho) in present day West-Africa was built in Benin kingdom by Oba Eresoyen, construction started in the year 1740AD and was completed in the year 1743AD.
8. Queen Idia was the first Oba’s mother to be alive to see her son becoming an Oba. That’s because traditionally, crowned prince mothers were previously killed before their sons ascend the throne. Queen Idia was the mother of Esigie, the Oba of Benin who ruled from 1504 to 1550. She played a very significant role in the rise and reign of her son. She has been described as a great warrior who fought relentlessly before and during her son’s reign as the Oba of the Edo people
9. Ga tribe of present day Ghana migrated from Benin during Oba Udagbedo reign (1299-1334)
10. Oduduwa was the exiled crowned prince from Benin known as Ekaladerhan, which is being purported as the progenitor of the Yoruba race.
Face of the great queen
11. The monarch of Warri kingdom is an off shoot of the royal house of Benin kingdom founded by prince Iginuwa the Son of Oba Olua in the 15th century.
12. The Osemawe of Ondo was corrupted from Osemwughe, the Benin warrior who deserted Udo town, when there was war between Benin City and Udo town.
13. The word Ondo was corrupted from the town “Emwan N’Udo” (people of Udo town) 14. The world most famous mask Queen Idia mask was the face of FESTAC 77’ held in Lagos.
15. The word Benin was corrupted from Ubini by the Portuguese explorer meaning “a place of heavenly pageantry and prosperity”
16. Oba Esigie is the first King in Africa to be baptized in the year 1504AD in Benin.
17. The King of Benin can in a single day make 20,000 men ready for war, and, if need be, 180,000, and because of this he has great influence among all the surrounding peoples’ … His authority stretches over many cities, towns and villages. There is no King thereabouts who, in the possession of so many beautiful cities and towns, in his capital – Olfert Dapper, description of Africa, 1668.
18. According to the Guinness Book of Records (1974 edition), the walls of Benin City and its surrounding kingdom was the world’s largest earthworks carried out prior to the mechanical era.According to estimates by the New Scientists Fred pearce, Benin City’s walls were at one point “four times longer than the great wall of China, and consumed a hundred times more material than the Great Pyramid of Cheops”
19. The face of queen Idia is the most popular mask in the world
20. Benin City is surrounded by massive walls dug by Oba Oguola in 13th century and Oba Ewuare I in the 15th century.
21. Great Wall of Benin extended for some 16,000km in all, in a mosaic of more than 500 interconnected settlement boundaries. They covered 6, 500sq km and were all dug by the Edo people.
The great wall of Benin
22. The Great wall of Benin took an estimated 150million hours of digging to construct, and are perhaps the largest single archaeological phenomenon on the planet.
23. Benin City is the first City to have a semblance of street lighting in the world.
24. The Portuguese were the people who called our land “Great City of Benin” because they were astonished with what they saw that the Edo people achieved centuries before any major cities in the world.
25. 1n 1691, the Portuguese ship captain Lourenco Pinto observed: “Great Benin, where the king resides, is larger than Lisbon; all the streets run straight and as far as the eyes can see.
26. The Binis are the best bronze casters (Igun – eronmwon) in the world.
Igun Eronmwon
27. Two kings were installed without a crown, Ogiso Igodo (40BC-16AD) and Oba Oranmiyan (Odolorre) 1170-1200AD.
28. Great Benin is known as the cradle of Black civilization and the centre of the world (Edorisiagbon).
29. The Benins were the first to use sophisticated weapons (guns) to fight war(Idah war) in the present day Nigeria in about 501 years ago (August, 1516), the war was led by Oba Esigie mother (Queen Idia).
30 All Oba in Lagos (Eko) were buried in their ancestral home (Benin City) until late 19th century. To further lay credence to that, Oba Osemwende in 1834 instructed Idewu Ojulari, the Oba of Lagos to ‘zegbele’ (kill himself). The instruction was unexpectedly complied with. The Lagos Oba complied by taking poison.
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Craig Clarke
Connacht confirm Craig Clarke retirement after repeated concussions
The 30-year-old hadn’t played since January, when he sustained his 10th concussion in 22 months.
By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 3 Jun 2014, 3:52 PM
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Clarke made 15 starts for Connacht over the course of the season.
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CONNACHT HAVE CONFIRMED that second row Craig Clarke will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect.
The New Zealander, who won two Super Rugby titles with the Chiefs, has suffered “a number of concussions over an extended period of time” and makes his decision based on the medical advice of specialists in Ireland and abroad.
Clarke joined Connacht last summer in what was a major coup for the western province, and swiftly rose to the rank of captaincy. However, February brought news that the 30-year-old had been ruled out ‘indefinitely’ after suffering what was his 10th concussion in 22 months.
A head knock sustained against Saracens in a Heineken Cup clash at Allianz Park in January was at the root of that decision to withdraw Clarke from playing, and he has been “carefully monitored” by medical experts ever since. Unfortunately, the symptoms have shown no signs of clearing in the near future.
While it is of course extremely disappointing the way my career has come to an unexpected end I am, at the same time, so thankful for the opportunities afforded to me through my involvement in the professional game,” says Clarke.
“Of course I understand that health takes priority over sport every time, but I still can’t escape the disappointment that I couldn’t contribute to Connacht Rugby as I would have liked and envisaged before my arrival.
Clarke won two Super Rugby titles with the Chiefs. Source: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland
“There will be a lot I’ll remember from my time in Ireland. Naturally, our victory over Toulouse was a huge highlight but there are other little things I’ll never forget. The Connacht fans are like no other I’ve ever encountered. The first time I ran out through the Clan Stand and on to the pitch, the hairs on the back of my neck stood up.
“I’ve never experienced such noise and atmosphere, and from within a relatively small stadium. They are an amazing bunch of supporters and I’d like to thank them for making me feel so welcome here.
Myself and my family will now return to New Zealand and start work on our farm there. I will of course be keeping a keen eye on Connacht Rugby and their games next season.
“The birth of our little girl Isabella in Galway means that we will always have a connection with the west of Ireland, and it will be a great excuse to visit again in the not too distant future.”
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Travel magazine names Lafayette one of the best college towns
Lafayette has landed on Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of the 22 best college towns in America.
Travel magazine names Lafayette one of the best college towns Lafayette has landed on Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of the 22 best college towns in America. Check out this story on theadvertiser.com: http://usat.ly/1buCRfi
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The Ragin' Cajun burger, which features spicy mayo, onion tanglers, pepper jack cheese, Tony Chachere's seasoning, and an edible RaginÕ Cajuns logo on the bun, is pictured Wednesday during an organized photo shoot at the Sonic on Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette. The burgers will go on sale to the general public Monday. Leslie Westbrook, The Advertiser August 22, 2013(Photo: Leslie Westbrook, The Advertiser, Leslie Westbrook, The Advertiser)Buy Photo
Lafayette “ranked in the top five for four categories (friendliest, cool souvenirs, burgers, and local accent) and in the top 10 for four more (cafes, bars, ice cream, and fairs),” the magazine reported.
The article names Johnson’s Boucanière’s pulled pork and brisket as favorites for Lafayette students at 1111 St. St John St. But it makes a rather odd statement when it says, “The irresistible Creole cuisine brings locals and University of Louisiana at Lafayette students together at spots like Johnson’s Boucanière.”
Lafayette ranked high in best ice cream shops such as Borden’s Ice Cream, an icon as much for its history as its flavor.
“Most of the people who come here have been coming to Borden’s for years; a lot of them say they remember hanging out here in college,” Borden’s employee Ross Calais said. “One of our staff has been here, I believe, for 50 years. It’s the history, the memories, the cool look of the building that draws crowds and makes it more than a place for good ice cream.”
Lafayette was also rated high for burgers. The Sonic Drive-In Ragin’ Cajun burger proved so popular, it is now in 10 new markets in addition to Lafayette.
“The Ragin’ Cajun burger is promotional, sold during football season, but it’s so popular customers ask for it year-round,” said Jay Carrier, who manages the Johnston Street Sonic. “People love it.”
The burger has a Ragin’ Cajuns logo on it. And Rebounders Club president Karren Hays knows that logo has global popularity.
Her booster club for UL’s Ragin’ Cajuns basketball team sometimes creates bits of swag like T-shirts. She was amused but not surprised to hear that Lafayette ranked high on Travel + Leisure’s best souvenirs category.
“A T-shirt is just a T-shirt, but if it has the words Ragin’ Cajun on it, then it becomes a symbol of something,” Hays said. “When I wore my Ragin’ Cajun shirt, I got stopped by a passenger on a train in East Europe and a Mexican guest at a hotel in Spain, both of them so excited to meet a Cajun fan.”
The Ragin’ Cajun isn’t an animal mascot or a historic entity like the Sooners, she mused.
“It’s a living, vibrant people that folks all over the world can identify with,” Hays said.
Lafayette was ranked 17th between Fayetteville, Ark. at 16 and Bozeman, Mont.at 18. Burlington, Vt., home to the University of Vermont, topped the list.
However, comments for the article wondered how the list was vetted, because neither Austin, Texas, nor Ann Arbor, Mich., made the final cut.
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An eight metre screen has been deemed an appropriately large gesture for the Wynyard High School leadership team to thank the North-West community. The school's 'A Night on the Green' event - complete with food vans, live music and an outdoor screening of Disney's Aladdin - is set to entice coasters from all over out of their beds for an evening of free entertainment. Leadership team coordinator Bekk Taylor said the students had decided to use funds they had raised throughout the year to thank the community with all its involvement and support of the school. "We know at this time of year things can be a bit expensive," she said. "It's a free event... come and enjoy a night of thanks." Activities and live music will start from 6pm on the oval. The movie will commence after 8pm. Alcohol-free event, all ages welcome.
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Free outdoor movie night at Wynyard High to celebrate community
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Cinema under the stars: Sophie Bousfield, Bailey How and Savannah Lee.The movie night will be held on the school oval, or in the hall if the weather is bad. Picture: Supplied/Bekk Taylor
An eight metre screen has been deemed an appropriately large gesture for the Wynyard High School leadership team to thank the North-West community.
The school's 'A Night on the Green' event - complete with food vans, live music and an outdoor screening of Disney's Aladdin - is set to entice coasters from all over out of their beds for an evening of free entertainment.
Leadership team coordinator Bekk Taylor said the students had decided to use funds they had raised throughout the year to thank the community with all its involvement and support of the school.
"We know at this time of year things can be a bit expensive," she said.
"It's a free event... come and enjoy a night of thanks."
Activities and live music will start from 6pm on the oval. The movie will commence after 8pm. Alcohol-free event, all ages welcome.
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Woman dies, child critical after tree falls on car in wild winds, Frankston Pier snaps off
By Rachel Eddie, Simone Fox Koob and Yan Zhuang
Updated August 9, 2019 — 10.31am first published at 8.17am
A woman had died and a child is in hospital with critical injuries after a gum tree crashed onto a car on the Black Spur amid wild weather on the Maroondah Highway at Fernshaw about 9.40am.
A female passenger died at the scene and a child was flown to Royal Children's Hospital with life-threatening head injuries. The male driver was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition and another child suffered minor injuries.
The State Emergency Service has responded to more than 630 requests for assistance in the past 24 hours as wild weather lashes the south-east coast of Australia.
The wintry conditions are expected to continue into the weekend, with showers of up to 10 millimetres expected across Melbourne and the chance of a thunderstorm and possible hail late Saturday morning.
A part of Frankston Pier floats on the shoreline after breaking off during wild weather on Friday. Credit:AAP
The end of the Frankston Pier broke off and was spotted floating across Port Phillip Bay after 9.30am on Friday. It washed up about 600 metres north, towards Seaford.
Parks Victoria said public access to the pier had been closed before a 20-metre section of the pier with lighting, a navigational aid and a seat snapped off. No-one was injured.
A tree has fallen on a car on the Maroondah Highway at Fernshaw. Credit:Nine News
SES chief officer Tim Wiebusch said the most affected areas of Melbourne were bayside suburbs and beach boxes along the coast had been impacted.
“We’re likely to continue to see that damage occur across the Gippsland coastline townships over the next 12 to 24 hours," he said.
Mr Wiebusch warned residents to continue being careful around Frankston Pier, with debris still floating in the water.
Kevin Parkyn, senior forecaster at the Bureau of Meteorology, said the low pressure system that caused the damaging conditions only occurred about once every five years.
Damaging winds hit Melbourne on Friday morning with wind speeds of 111km/h being reported in the southern end of the bay and 95km/h at Frankston.
But the winds moved to the Bass Coast on Friday afternoon, and were expected to shift to East Gippsland later in the the day before clearing the state during the night, he said.
The Grampians, Trentham, Macedon and the Alpine areas have seen snow, and even the Dandenongs received a dusting.
At least 31 domestic flights were been cancelled out of Melbourne Airport on Friday, mostly because of the wild winds.
Only one runway was being used for domestic flights, and an airport spokeswoman said delays could continue through the day. No international flights have been affected.
The Maroondah Highway was closed between Healesville and Narbethong because of the fatal crash, but reopened about 4pm.
The woman who died in the crash is yet to be formally identified. The driver and two children had to be extricated from the wreckage. Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol will investigate the crash and prepare a report for the coroner.
Waves lap at the Brighton Beach boxes amid wild weather on Friday. Credit:Leigh Henningham
Buses have replaced trains on parts of the on the Stony Point train line after a tree branch caused damage to a train. Metro was warning passengers to add an extra half hour their journey.
The strongest gusts hit Melbourne from 5am to 9am, during the morning's peak commute, according to a severe weather warning from the Bureau of Meteorology on Friday.
The high winds interrupted trips to work on Friday morning, with driving speeds reduced to 60km/h on the West Gate Bridge. The cycling path at Brighton was covered by surging waves.
Melbourne hit a top of just 10.1 degrees at 9.40am before it started to drop again. Ferny Creek, in the Dandenongs, only reached a chilly 4.3 degrees at 11.07am.
The highest rainfall totals were at Rhyll, near Cowes, which received 14.6 millimetres of rain, and Cerberus weather station, near Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula, which recorded 13.4 millimetres of rain.
The wild winds bounced this trampoline onto its side in Olinda. Credit:Matthew Klages
Heavy snow and poor visibility closed the Great Alpine Road between Harrietville and Mount Hotham, with crews set to reassess conditions later on Friday.
Falls Creek ski resort said it had about 47 centimetres of snow overnight on Thursday. Mount Buller had 21 centimetres of snow overnight, and there was 27 centimetres at Hotham.
Patrick Gasser and Adam Vetricek out enjoying early morning turns in deep fresh snow at Mt Buller. Credit:Jordan Mountain
Victoria's SES chief officer Tim Wiebusch warned Victorians not to take unnecessary risks over the weekend.
"We ask all Victorians to pay attention attention to the conditions on the roads, check the VicRoads website before you travel for potential road closures and look out for the hazards that may still exist in some parts of our road as a result of the damaging winds, and debris," he said.
For SES assistance call 132 500.
In a life-threatening emergency, call triple zero.
Report road hazards to VicRoads' traffic management centre on 13 11 70.
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Simone is a crime reporter for The Age. Most recently she covered breaking news for The Age, and before that for The Australian in Melbourne.
Yan Zhuang
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LG announces eight new 8K TV’s with built-in HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support
LG has announced it will release eight new 8K TV models in 2020, all of which will feature built-in HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support, soon to be available in sizes ranging from 65-inches to 88-inches.
The TVs, which will be officially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show next week, will exceed the official 8K Ultra HD definition set by the Consumer Technology Association, according to LG who boast the line will be able to play native 8K content and will be split into models featuring 8K LG NanoCell and LG Signature OLED 8K technology.
The addition of HomeKit support will allow for the TVs to be controlled via the Home app on iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS, and added AirPlay 2 support means the TVs will interact with other AirPlay 2 devices as well as being able to be controlled via Siri voice commands.
The TV’s will feature a new AI processor which offers optimized picture and sound quality through deep learning as well as the ability to recognize faces and text on the screen, fine-tuning and sharpening for natural skin tones, better defined facial features, and clearer characters.
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Jay Paris: Not even Team Day was a match for King James
by Jay Paris January 22, 2016 0153
Par for the course, Jason Day didn’t contain LeBron James.
He’s not alone.
“I don’t think anyone thinks they could stop LeBron,’’ Day said.
Day’s comment was as true as one of his shots.
Day, the world’s No. 2 golfer, returns next week to defend his Famers Insurance Open title at Torrey Pines.
While Day’s game is second to just Jordan Spieth, it’s James which drove a point home.
Or better put, James clobbered Day’s wife, Ellie, driving her head over heels.
The Day couple was with friends recently at a Cavilers game, when they had a meet-and-greet with James.
Except it came with time on the clock.
“We were sitting courtside, but we really didn’t expect this to happen,’’ Day said. “We weren’t really paying attention when out of the corner of my eye I see the ball and then this 6-foot-8, 260-pound behemoth of a guy coming toward us. We just froze.’’
A sprinting James dove for the loose ball and clobbered Ellie, with his right shoulder leading the way. She tumbled over in a heap and Day had a heap of worry.
“She was kind of freaking out saying, ‘my neck is hurt,’’’ Day said. “Three doctors immediately came around her and when she moved her hands and legs, we knew everything was OK.’’
She exited with a concussion and on a stretcher, hearing something her husband is accustomed to: a standing ovation.
Day said James reached out and was apologetic. The classy Australian shrugged, noting that James was “just doing his job.’’
Day knows not everything goes as planned and points to last year’s Farmers.
“I’ve hit a lot of people out there,’’ he said of wayward drives. “On the 15th (hole) on the South, I hit a 10-year-old and he was bleeding pretty bad. I can’t believe the ball missed all the adults standing around him and hit the 10-year-old. I was shaking from it.’’
Day steadied his nerves, won the Farmers and started a run, which made others envious. He won four of his last six events, which catapulted him to No. 1.
“Winning here the way I did (in a four-man playoff), it was amazing,’’ Day said. “It settled things down for me and the second half of the year I went nuts.’’
Crazy in a good way, as Day’s triumphs included his first major at the PGA Championship.
He prevailed at Whistling Straits, after coming so close in tying for fourth at the British Open. He left a crucial putt short on the final hole, but with the disappointment came confidence.
“I was just very calm after that and I knew I was going to win the next one,’’ he said. “I was ready and everything just clicked.’’
It all started when he hoisted the Farmers trophy of the Torrey Pines. Now if only Lucy, his second child born in November, was as easy to lift.
“She hates for me to hold her,’’ Day said.
Day, 28, hopes he has a handle on vertigo. He’s battled its symptoms last year, at one point collapsing at the U.S. Open.
“It has to do with having too much stress,’’ he said. “Unfortunately, I’m in a game where there is stress.’’
But with medication and by monitoring his energy level, Day said it’s under control.
Not so, a hustling James.
“That’s what happens when you sit courtside at an NBA game,’’ Day said. “You run the risk of getting run over.’’
Those competing against Day recognize the feeling.
Contact Jay Paris at jparis8@aol.com. Follow him on Twitter at jparis_sports.
Jay Paris
Sportswriter Jay Paris has written his “Sports Talk” column since joining the Coast News in 2013.
Paris, a Cardiff resident, is a longtime Southern California writer, getting his start with the Orange County Register before coming to San Diego in 1992 to cover the Chargers.
He had the Chargers beat for more than two decades with Oceanside Blade-Citizen, the North County Times and the San Diego Union-Tribune, before being named a sports columnist with the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Paris has won numerous awards voted on by his peers in the Pro Football Writers of America. He has also been a staple on countless media platforms, everything from the KPBS to MLB Network and various radio outlets.
Paris is also the author of three books, with his latest one being, “Shohei Ohtani: The Amazing Story Of Baseball’s Two-Way Japanese Superstar.” He has also written “Game Of My Life Chargers” and “Game Of My Life Rams.”
He currently covers the NFL in Los Angeles for Forbes. com and is a contributor to USA Today Sports Weekly. Follow Jay on Twitter @jparis_sports
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Thom Browne’s CEO and CFO Have Left, But He’s Doing Great. Really.
On Friday, WWD rained on our happy-hour planning with the abrupt announcement that Thom Browne’s CEO and CFO had left the label. CEO Tom Becker and CFO Thomas Cunningham decided to leave on their own, according to Browne’s spokeswoman Miki Higasa. “[Thom Browne] had been thinking a lot about restructuring, and they decided it was time to leave to pursue other interests,” she said. Browne is running the company all by his lonesome and may bring on other executive types to help him. (Higasa says he’s in the “thinking stage.”)
Higasa again refuted rumors that Browne is thisclose to filing for bankruptcy. She seemingly bolstered her case by highlighting Browne’s non–Thom Browne pursuits, like his Black Fleece collection for Brooks Brothers and his collaboration with Moncler. But Higasa confirmed that Browne is still looking for a financial partner. He’s been looking for one for three years but refuses to sell a majority stake in his company. Aside from that, Higasa doesn’t say much about the health of Browne’s namesake label and store. And all WWD says about their success is that the store “remains open.” Sadly, that is worth boasting about in These Times, but doesn’t say much about the longevity of Browne’s signature flood pants. What of the world’s fiery passion for high-waters? We know it exists. The niche crowd of men lurking our streets in high-waters grows each spring, and we actually don’t dislike the way they look with the proper pair of mandals, which must be worth something to someone with money. Right, rich people person out there? Maybe it’s time for Browne to be less rigid and market his wares to the masses with a Topshop or H&M line, since he loves collaborations so much. Lord knows no one’s buying his $2,000 suits now. Matthew Williamson got an incredible amount of press from it, after all.
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Watch Christian von Koenigsegg Flex the Jesko's Outrageous Twin-Turbo V-8
That's 1,600 horsepower at work.
By Chris TeagueDecember 27, 2019
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We already knew the Koenigsegg Jesko (pronounced yess-ko) is a feat of engineering with a brutal engine sound, but a more impressive achievement might just be how tame it sounds while cruising around at low speed—and how lovely it sounds while being revved.
In a recent video from the YouTube channel LAOC Exotics, we see the upcoming hypercar cruising around the company's factory with Christian von Koenigsegg himself at the wheel.
The Jesko is truly a special car, maybe even more so than its nearly $3-million price tag would suggest. A twin-turbo V-8 provides power for the rig to the tune of 1,280 horsepower on pump gas and up to 1,600 hp on E85. Although its 5.0-liter powerplant makes crazy power numbers, the Jesko is not the most powerful Koenigsegg. The Regera sports a hybrid powertrain that makes a combined 1,797 hp, but that car is set up more as a grand tourer than an all-out track weapon.
That's all very impressive, but there may be an even more unnecessary version of the car on its way soon. Koenigsegg says the Jesko 300 is a more amped-up version of the machine that should be able to reach 300 mph when it goes into production. Before you dismiss those claims as nonsense, keep in mind that the company’s Agera RS ran at an average top speed of 277.87 mph back in 2017.
If you happen to have a pile of cash and hopes of getting your hands on a Jesko, you've already missed that boat by a Swedish country mile. The company has plans to make 125 units, but all of them have already been spoken for. Buyers stepped up to grab 83 Jeskos even before seeing it, and the remaining 42 units were sold within a week of the car's official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show. Production of the Jesko will start early in 2020 and should progress at a speed of about one car per week.
Listen to the 1,600-HP Koenigsegg Jesko Roar to Life for the Very First Time
It sounds angry.
300-MPH Koenigsegg Jesko Hypercar Boasts World's First Gyroscopic Gauge Cluster
It's like a Formula 1 car and an iPhone had a baby.
The 1,600-HP, 300-MPH Koenigsegg Jesko Has Already Sold Out
Despite it being the highest-volume car ever produced by Koenigsegg, all 125 units of the Jesko are already spoken for.
Koenigsegg Jesko: A Swedish 'Megacar' With 1,600 HP, 7 Clutches, and a 300-MPH Top Speed
In case you're wondering, it's named after Christian von Koenigsegg's father.
Bugatti Chiron Could've Hit 319 MPH Had It Replicated Koenigsegg's Nevada Test
Bugatti boss Stephan Winkelmann released a letter explaining why its most recent test sacrificed top speed for safer conditions.
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The GEF is becoming a leading champion for sustainable cities, and that matters
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Deputy Secretary General, ICLEI and Executive Director, ICLEI South Asia
Putting the world’s cities onto a fundamentally more sustainable and equitable path will require collaboration between all levels of government, communities, businesses and civil society. GEF is now set to deliver a major boost to these partnerships around the world. Photo: Shutterstock.
This autumn, the IPCC will publish its much-awaited special report on global warming of 1.5 degrees centigrade. For the first time, the world will have a clear scientific view of the rate and scale of emissions reduction is required if we are to avoid runaway climate change. It is expected to set out the systemic change needed to avoid the associated sea level rise, extreme weather, shocks to our food supplies and water, and setbacks in living standards if we fail to constrain atmospheric pollution.
Cities are one of the systems that need to be transformed.
Urban areas contribute up to three-quarters of the global greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change – but they also offer large opportunities to cut emissions. Moreover, many of the low-carbon measures that could be deployed in cities could generate significant benefits ranging from new jobs to cleaner air.
This is why it is so important that the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has now added sustainable cities to its Impact Program. GEF’s impact programs target key global systems which are key drivers to global environmental degradation and offer high potential to deliver environmental benefits.
It is already making strategic investments in innovative climate actions across 28 cities in 11 countries through its Global Platform on Sustainable Cities, with the aim of supporting “game changers” that could be adopted at scale. It is all set to engage with more cities in the GEF-7 period to scale up its ambition of achieving global environmental benefits under various Multilateral Environment Agreements including the UNFCCC, Convention on Biodiversity and UNCCD.
To underline this new commitment, the recent GEF Assembly in Vietnam brought together leaders from national, regional and local governments, multilateral institutions, research institutions and city networks to look at the latest evidence and best practice on sustainable cities. The high-level roundtable was convened by our own organisations: C40, ICLEI, and the WRI Ross Centre for Cities, along with the Coalition for Urban Transitions, a major new initiative supporting national governments to transform cities.
The event heard from Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director, UN Habitat; Bambang Brodjonegoro, Minister of National Development Planning of Indonesia; representatives from the national governments of India, Mexico, Rwanda, Switzerland and the city governments of La Paz, Bolivia and Porto Alegre, Brazil. Also participating were representatives from key financial institutions, including Suma Chakrabarti, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and leaders from the World Bank Group and the Inter-American Development Bank.
All the evidence shows, there is no business-as-usual high-carbon, unregulated path to environmental safety or economic success. The roundtable participants discussed that, while towns and cities have often been the dynamic engines of national economic productivity, they are now disproportionately the engines of climate emissions and environmental degradation. They are increasingly choked by traffic, air pollution and undermined by extreme inequality and sprawl. Basic infrastructure and services are struggling to keep pace with historically unprecedented urban population growth and climate-driven shocks. This is also impacting critical biodiversity and natural resources that sustain cities.
Placing towns and cities onto a resource efficient, sustainable development path is a huge opportunity for national development and local economies. Shifting to clean public transport and improved vehicle efficiency, for instance, could create up to 23 million additional jobs a year worldwide, while improving air quality, reducing traffic injuries and cutting congestion. Investments in the energy efficiency of buildings could create up to 16 million additional jobs a year worldwide, while reducing ill-health and increasing worker productivity.
National governments hold many of the policy levers needed to drive and support systemic, rapid progress, particularly in smaller urban areas that have fewer resources and less capacity. National legislation and regulation is required to promote green development and to incentivise investment in zero carbon, rather than polluting businesses. National governments can also support local actors to go further and faster and to accelerate the progress of the slowest. Getting secondary cities onto a low-carbon track is key. Future emissions and population growth will come from these cities, which are less well equipped to step up to the challenge.
But even with clear national policies in place, mobilising investment for sustainable urban infrastructure often proves a challenge: the global shortfall exceeds a trillion dollars every year. Public budgets cannot fill this financing gap, so there is an urgent need to crowd-in private finance to low-carbon infrastructure projects. Dr Bambang Brodjonegoro (Minister of National Development Planning, Indonesia) emphasised the importance of establishing robust fiscal systems and strong public sector technical capacity as a precondition for effective public-private partnerships and other financing strategies.
Putting the world’s cities onto a fundamentally more sustainable and equitable path will require collaboration between all levels of government, communities, businesses and civil society. GEF is now set to deliver a major boost to these partnerships around the world.
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Hi, iam from uruguay and i work for urban planning in a little town, i think that in order to make a substantial impact on city's sustainability we have to work not only from all levels in government and society, but also from the rural áreas because city's in many cases are just the end of the mechanism that began on the rural soil
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Many people can be overwhelmed by the thought of preparing for the GRE’s Math section. Often, after many years of not doing much math, students and adults find themselves faced with an exam that resurrects numerous topics from the far past—equations, graphs, and many other seemingly intimidating topics and concepts. While such concern is understandable, the Math section does not need to be a stressful affair. Much of its content does not surpass that which is tested on the high school SAT examinations, meaning that very little higher-order math knowledge is needed for success. Whether you need GRE tutoring in Atlanta, GRE tutoring in Houston, or GRE tutoring in San Francisco, working one-on-one with an expert may be just the boost your studies need.
What is necessary, however, is a comprehensive review plan, for the GRE’s Math section does include a rigorously broad set of topics, covering everything from basic algebra to probability questions and graph interpretation. Throughout the exam, a number of topics are fused to provide a careful test of your ability to reason through quantitative problems. It is no mere matter of blindly applying memorized equations. Instead, you will need to use your skills in algebra, geometry, and statistics to work through questions carefully, ascertaining the steps needed to solve complex questions.
Of all the problem classes in the GRE’s Math section, the ones that are often found to be most difficult are those which require the student to compare abstract quantities in order to tell which is larger (or if they are equal—or even completely indeterminately related). These questions carefully integrate the various technical skills tested on the exam with complex, abstract reasoning. It is necessary to understand the general “lay of the land” being investigated in the question and then proceed in a very thoughtful manner to perform the comparisons of the quantities.
However, with proper preparation, even these somewhat abstract questions are far from being insuperably difficult. Since the mathematics being used is not extremely advanced, all such difficulties begin to fade as you reacquire skills that have lain fallow for some time. A careful and thorough program of study is needed, but with the Varsity Tutors’ free GRE Math resources available, such a program is easily made to be ready-to-hand. You can use the free GRE Math Flashcards to study at whatever moment and in whatever place best suits you by using either the online website or the Varsity Tutors app. Each GRE Math Flashcard is accompanied by a full explanation of how the correct answer was ascertained, making any missed cards into valuable opportunities to adjust your approach to a particular type of problem. Varsity Tutors offers resources like free GRE Quantitative practice tests to help with your self-paced study, or you may want to consider a GRE Quantitative tutor. Furthermore, making a free Learning Tools account allows you to track your scores as you use Varsity Tutors’ free GRE Math resources, meaning that our GRE Math Flashcards can be used to supplement our Practice Tests, Diagnostics, and other free GRE Math tools.
Of course, the work of reviewing for the GRE’s Math section requires time above all else. The topics may not be difficult, but you should not attempt to relearn the whole of them in a few brief weeks (let alone a few crammed days). By working assiduously over a period of several months, you can hone your skills to readiness that will serve you well on test day, enabling you to face the topics with ease and balance. Ultimately, therefore, the math section is not something to be faced in paralyzed fear. Instead, it merely requires a resolute devotion to your preparation routine, helping you to regain the “mental muscles” needed for examination day—that is, relearning the major classes of mathematical skills and the tools needed for applying them. In addition to the GRE Quantitative flashcards and GRE Quantitative tutoring, you may also want to consider taking some of our GRE Quantitative practice tests. With such careful preparation, the GRE’s Math section is really nothing more than a repeat of a high school examination!
Flashcards: How to find the surface area of a cylinder
The area of the base of a circular right cylinder is quadrupled. By what percentage is the outer face increased by this change?
The base of the original cylinder would have been πr2, and the outer face would have been 2πrh, where h is the height of the cylinder.
Let's represent the original area with A, the original radius with r, and the new radius with R: therefore, we know πR2 = 4A, or πR2 = 4πr2. Solving for R, we get R = 2r; therefore, the new outer face of the cylinder will have an area of 2πRh or 2π2rh or 4πrh, which is double the original face area; thus the percentage of increase is 100%. (Don't be tricked into thinking it is 200%. That is not the percentage of increase.)
What is the surface area of a cylinder with a radius of 17 and a height of 3?
We need the formula for the surface area of a cylinder: SA = 2πr2 + 2πrh. This formula has π in it, but the answer choices don't. This means we must approximate π. None of the answers are too close to each other so we could really even use 3 here, but it is safest to use 3.14 as an approximate value of π.
Then SA = 2 * 3.14 * 172 + 2 * 3.14 * 17 * 3 ≈ 2137
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Award-winning writer, Michelle Deines (Submitted photo)
Playwright gets $2,000 and script staged in Vancouver Island drama competition
Michelle Deines won $2,000 and her play, The Night Hawks will be produced Yellow Point Drama Group
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Michelle Deines, an award-winning writer based in Vancouver has won the Yellow Point Drama Group, (YPDG) Playwriting Contest. Her play, The Night Hawks will be performed by the YPDG in fall 2020.
“I’m really excited to see it,” Deines said. “I was totally shocked, but also totally delighted. I thought it was lovely to win from a place that’s near where I grew up for a play that’s set near where I grew up.”
The Night Hawks is about a brother and sister who are estranged after the death of their father. The sister wants to respect her father’s dying wish by scattering his ashes in his home town, but she does it illegally. The play begins in Ladysmith, and is set around Vancouver Island.
“Through the adventure of trying to get to his home town the brother and sister have a second chance at reconciling their relationship, and coming to terms with the death of their dad,” Deines said.
Deines is no stranger to success in competition. She won a Vancouver Theatre Award for Outstanding Original Script in 2014, and won the Special Merit Prize in Theatre BC’s National Playwriting Competition in 2013. Deines is orginally from Vancouver Island.
YPDG, in collaboration with the Ladysmith Art Council (LAC) developed the contest to help support B.C. playwrights. Entries were judged by third party professionals. The two organizations split funding of the contest evenly. They funded a $2,000 cash prize for the winner, and will fund the production of the play.
“It’s important to put it on. We made the decision that the winner would be part of our season. We want to promote playwriting in the province,” Armand Dos Santos of YPDG said.
This was the first year that the contest ran. Dos Santos said the contest will be a bi-annual event to ensure YPDG can continue to produce the winning plays.
“This is a new thing that’s never been done around here,” Dos Santos said. “We try to do things different although we’re a very small group.”
At the end of the production, proceeds from the production will go back into funding the YPDG and the LAC. Throughout the production, there will be an art auction with contributions from LAC artists.
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VU's research celebrated
Research Highlights magazine celebrates Victoria University's research achievements.
The new publication, Research Highlights, features 20 stories on some of the most interesting and high-profile research from across the University.
Research profiled includes: a breakthrough therapy that could potentially stop the progression of multiple sclerosis, a new counter terrorism approach, a computer model to help Australian firefighters beat the flames, and a research partnership between VU and the Western Bulldogs.
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Warren Payne said the researchers featured were making a difference in the world by embracing the principals of excellence and meaningful collaboration.
“I’m proud that VU’s dedication to high-quality research continues to have a significant impact on industry, government and the community,” Professor Payne said.
Experts have rated the work of VU researchers as above the world standard, with a top Excellence in Research for Australia rating of 5, in Human Movement and Sports Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Nursing. “These results show we are achieving at the highest level and carving out an impressive reputation,” adds Professor Payne.
Since the last edition of Research Highlights, VU has launched the Centre for International Research on Education Systems (CIRES), established a partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Group, and ranked at the top of Australian universities in key research areas.
Research Highlights also includes features on:
New techniques being developed to save one of Victoria’s critically endangered grassland plants.
Assistive technologies to help soldiers reduce joint stress and muscle fatigue.
Uncovering why gut dysfunction impairs the immune system.
A new approach to recycling waste water that promises big energy savings and a win for the environment.
The development of a major online archive made up of Indigenous historical material.
Research exploring why some people are more active than others.
Research Highlights is produced by the University's Office for Research. For copies of the publication or to discuss research opportunities contact the Director of the Office for Research, Donna Hannan at [email protected]
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10 Incredible Things to Do in Tasmania
By Webjet Australia September 21, 2018
Often overlooked by Australians and foreigners alike, Tasmania is one part of the country that is quickly earning a name for itself. Interested in discovering the Apple Isle? Check out just 10 incredible things you can do in this beautiful part of the country!
Hike Mount Wellington
Dominating the 18,000-hectare landscape of Wellington Park, this iconic landmark lies just 20 minutes from the centre of Hobart. The summit, which can be reached on foot or via a sealed road, offers panoramic views of Hobart city, the Derwent Estuary and Storm Bay from 1,270 metres above sea level. See temperate rainforests and waterfalls transform into sub-alpine or even snow-covered landscapes as you follow the park’s network of walking and mountain biking tracks. With opportunities for rock climbing, abseiling, picnics and barbecues, and home to plenty of wildlife including possums, echidnas, platypus, bandicoots and pademelons, Mount Wellington is an essential item on any Tasmanian travel itinerary.
Mount Wellington,Tasmania, Australia. Image Credit: Mark Pegrum / CC by SA 2.0.
Wander through Salamanca Market
Every Saturday, Salamanca Market draws some 30,000 visitors to Hobart’s picturesque waterfront. Head to Salamanca Place between 8:30am and 3:00pm to browse the market’s extensive array of arts and crafts, gourmet food, new and pre-loved clothing, local produce, and more. With more than 300 stalls nestled between beautiful trees and sandstone buildings, this award-winning market is Tasmania’s most popular tourist attraction.
Salamanca Market, Tasmania, Australia. Image Credit: Jacob Kaplan-Moss / CC by 2.0.
Spend time at Port Arthur Historic Site
Visit Port Arthur Historic Site, on the Tasman Peninsula, for a harrowing glimpse into Australia’s convict history. Port Arthur was a maximum-security facility which operated between the years of 1830 and 1877. Specially designed for hardened criminals, the only land connecting this “inescapable prison” to the rest of Tasmania was a 30-metre strip guarded by deadly traps, soldiers, and half-starved dogs. With more than 30 buildings still occupying the grounds of Port Arthur, this World Heritage-listed attraction is said to be Australia’s most intact convict site. Learn more about Britain’s brutal penal system as you explore the buildings, museum and dockyard on a guided walking tour. Those feeling up to it can also join a ghost tour of Port Arthur—but with over 12,000 inmates sentenced here, this isn’t for the faint of heart.
Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania, Australia.
Go wild at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Established in 1981, Bonorong (meaning “native companion”) is one of Australia’s pre-eminent sanctuaries for injured and orphaned animals. Located 30 minutes north of Hobart, this incredible organisation uses funds from visitor entrance fees to help rescue, rehabilitate and release a wide range of creatures, from Tasmanian devils to koalas and everything in between. Meet some of the sanctuary’s cuddly patients, grab a complimentary bag of kangaroo feed, and get up close with Bonorong’s sizeable population of free-roaming kangaroos.
Spotted quoll at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Tasmania, Australia. Image Credit: JJ Harrison / CC by SA 3.0.
Visit Tasmania’s most Instagrammable beach
One of Tasmania’s most famous—and photogenic—attractions, the sapphire waters of Wineglass Bay are bordered by a crescent of pristine white sand, and backed by the pink and grey granite peaks of the Hazards. Situated roughly two hours from both Hobart and Launceston, on the beautiful Freycinet Peninsula, this stunning bay has been voted one of the top 10 beaches in the world. Take on the steep, 90-minute hike to uncover postcard-worthy views of Wineglass Bay, or try your hand at fishing, sailing, rock climbing or kayaking nearby. Those eager for more can also admire the scenery on a chartered flight, or explore the entire peninsula during the four-day Freycinet Experience Walk.
Wineglass Bay, Tasmania, Australia. Image Credit: Rob Taylor / CC by 2.0.
Rethink art at the MONA
Lovers of thought-provoking art can find a treasure trove of sights hidden deep beneath a winery in Hobart. Head to Moorilla Estate and then descend a spiralling staircase to discover the cavernous interior of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). This decidedly ominous space houses everything from ancient artefacts to unconventional and even controversial pieces of modern art. The museum, which has been built into the surrounding cliffs, features bare sandstone walls and a fascinating miscellany of artwork from around the world. As the largest privately funded art museum in the Southern Hemisphere, the MONA showcases a unique and irreverent collection that any curious traveller should take the opportunity to explore.
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Tasmania, Australia. Image Credit: jeffowenphotos / CC by 2.0.
Clear your mind on the Dove Lake Circuit
Found at the northern end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Dove Lake Circuit is perhaps Tasmania’s most popular walk. This scenic, two-hour circuit takes visitors right around Dove Lake, where guests can enjoy wonderfully fresh air and incredible views of Cradle Mountain reflecting off the lake’s glassy surface. The track is fairly flat and boardwalked for much of the way, providing a leisurely path past waterfalls, lakeside beaches and dense rainforests. Other highlights along the way include a 1940s boatshed, the massive Glacier Rock, and the ancient, moss-covered trees of Ballroom Forest.
Dove Lake Circuit, Tasmania, Australia. Image Credit: Dhx1 / CC0 1.0.
Embrace the unusual at Dark MOFO
Each January, the MONA hosts its annual Festival of Music and Art, or MONA FOMA. Although popular in its own right, it’s this festival’s ‘sinister sister’ that continues to draw curious eyes towards Hobart every year. Held in mid-winter, Dark MOFO is a 10-day festival which celebrates the darkness of the winter solstice. This controversial festival is rich with pagan and satanic themes, and features a program packed with offbeat performance art, live music, hypnotic light installations, film screenings, bonfires, and late-night openings of the MONA. Other festival highlights include a three-night winter feast, and a nude solstice swim in the River Derwent. Leave your trepidation at the door, and prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience.
Dark MOFO, Tasmania, Australia. Image Credit: Mark Pazolli / CC by 2.0.
Unwind at Cataract Gorge Reserve
Just a 15-minute walk from the city centre, Cataract Gorge Reserve is one of Launceston’s favourite urban escapes. Here, the South Esk River has carved a neat divide between bushland, cliffs, and landscaped public parks. Spend an afternoon at Cataract Gorge Reserve and discover Victorian-era gardens dotted with peacocks, hiking trails, a swimming pool, grassy lawns perfect for picnics, plus two cafes and kiosk. Visitors can also cross the river on a footbridge, or by riding the longest single-span chairlift in the world. With scenic lookouts, rock climbing, river boat cruises and cable hang gliding to choose from, Cataract Gorge Reserve is an awesome destination for the whole family.
Cataract Gorge, Tasmania, Australia. Image Credit: Peripitus / CC by SA 3.0.
Join a tour of Cascade Brewery
Hops and history collide just a short drive from central Hobart, at Cascade Brewery. Selling its first beer back in 1832, this Tasmanian icon is the oldest brewery in Australia. Join a 75-minute tour to gain insight into Cascade’s brewing process, take a tour of the facilities, learn about its colourful history, and, of course, sample a few delicious brews straight from the source. Beer enthusiasts can also join Cascade’s beer school, a 30-minute tour where participants learn about different brewing techniques, beer styles and flavour profiles with a hands-on beer pouring and food pairing lesson. Afterwards, take a stroll around the brewery’s scenic gardens, or stop for a hard-earned meal at the onsite cafe.
Cascade Brewery, Tasmania, Australia.
Ready to discover some of the Apple Isle’s best features? Book flights to Tasmania with Webjet today!
Feature Image Credit: Andrew Goddard / CC by SA 4.0.
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IHG & Roberts Hotels Group Announce Two Hotel Indigo Developments for St. Louis
WEBWIRE – Friday, May 18, 2007
outique hotels to move into St. Louis’ chic Central West End and Downtown
ATLANTA.- IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, announces today plans for two Hotel Indigo developments in St. Louis, Mo. (USA); in the Central West End and downtown. Both properties are being developed by Roberts Hotels Group, and will be managed by Roberts Hotels Management, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group.
The Roberts Hotels Group is a subsidiary of the Roberts Companies, owned by Michael and Steven Roberts, two brothers ranked among the country’s most successful African-American businessmen. “St. Louis is ripe for the Indigo Hotel brand,” said Michael Roberts. “It’s the hotel of the future - cool, hip and stylish,” he stated when announcing this venture.
The 120-room property at the east end of Forest Park in the city’s upscale Central West End will be a conversion from the independently owned Inn at the Park and is scheduled to open in October 2007. Renovations on the three-story building, originally built in 1956, will commence this month.
“As the ‘The Gateway to the West’, St. Louis is a vibrant, internationally renowned city with a distinctive culture which makes it popular as both a business and leisure destination,” said Jim Anhut, senior vice president, Brand Development, the Americas, IHG. “We are proud to introduce this exciting branded boutique concept to St. Louis in both the Central West End and downtown communities and we’re thrilled to work with the Roberts Hotels Group on two exciting projects.”
The second development is located in the downtown St. Louis convention district. The property will be a mixed-use development with retail, condominiums and the Hotel Indigo. Construction will begin third quarter of 2007 and an opening is planned for spring 2008.
“We look forward to introducing our hometown of St. Louis to the Hotel Indigo brand,” said Steve Roberts. “We know our Hotel Indigo properties will be most appealing to the discriminating travelers who visit St. Louis.”
Hotel Indigo artfully combines the conveniences and consistencies of a brand hotel with the design cache and service personality of a boutique. The soul of the brand’s retail-inspired concept is renewal - thoughtful changes that are made throughout the year to keep the hotel fresh. The renewal concept provides even the most frequent guest a unique experience with every stay. Both St. Louis properties will feature renewable elements such as vivid murals, area rugs, plush duvets and slip covers that will change periodically. Public spaces will be transformed seasonally through changing artwork, music, flora, murals and directional signage.
The new hotels will feature signature design elements including oversized lobby chairs, which create a personal work or dining space within the public areas of the hotel; cozy, airy and inviting guestrooms with plush bedding, hardwood-style flooring and spa-style showers; a Phitness studio with cardio equipment and free weights. The hotels will also offer high-speed Internet access in all guestrooms and wireless in the hotel’s public areas, as well as meeting rooms for business functions or special events.
Both Hotel Indigo properties in St. Louis will offer guests the dining options they want, featuring casual gourmet fare prepared quickly for the time-conscious traveler. The Golden Bean will showcase Hotel Indigo’s refreshingly unique approach to breakfast serving traditional morning favorites with a twist and Starbucks Coffee. With an emphasis on ever-changing seasonal ingredients, Phi will offer both tempting starters and entrees in the evening. The evening menu includes fresh salads, pizzettas, Panini sandwiches, and other trend forward entrees. Guests can dine in casual elegance within the intimate restaurant, while relaxing in one of the hotel’s oversized lobby chairs or in their room.
The Hotel Indigo brand is quickly expanding throughout North America, with eight locations open and 45 in the pipeline. The first Hotel Indigo opened in Atlanta in October 2004, followed by Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast; Chicago Schaumburg North; Houston at the Galleria; Hotel Indigo Dallas; Ottawa Downtown City Centre, Canada; Hotel Indigo Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Hotel Indigo Sarasota, Fla. Future sites of Hotel Indigo hotels include Nashville and Knoxville, Tenn.; and Columbus, Ind. For more information on Hotel Indigo, or to make reservations, please visit http://www.hotelindigo.com/.
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In its short lifespan Virtuo has created a massive fanbase in France, Belgium and the UK: it is a 100% mobile car rental service that provides the best and most seamless car rental experience in the market. Technology made simple - no lines, no paperwork, a really cool app that unlocks premium cars (Mercedes and recently Fiat). How it should be!
Virtuo has rapidly expanded in the countries it launched. It is available at transport hubs in cities with significant tourist traffic including train stations and airports in France, UK and recently Spain. Virtuo is going to continue its rapid expansion across Europe (around 2 new countries each year).
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County touts evolution of Wellington Place into a sprawling hub for major services
Advertiser StaffAugust 14, 2019 @ 12:06 pmNews
Evolution - Originally built in 1877, Wellington County’s one-time House of Industry and Refuge property at Aboyne has grown into a campus of county services with over 190 acres of trails, buildings, services and green spaces called Wellington Place.
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ABOYNE – Originally built in 1877, the one-time poor house property here has grown into a campus of county services with over 190 acres of trails, buildings, services and green spaces called Wellington Place.
“Much has changed since 1877, but one thing remains constant – the vision, stewardship and development of the land at Wellington Place continues to be in hands of the County of Wellington,” said Warden Kelly Linton in an Aug. 6 press release.
“Located in the pastoral setting of Aboyne, between Fergus and Elora, Wellington Place has been home to the County of Wellington’s services since 1877 when the House of Industry and Refuge was built to accommodate the deserving poor from every municipality in the County.”
Today, over 190 acres of land have become a campus of county services called Wellington Place, including:
– Museum and Archives (National Historic Site);
– Aboyne Library Branch;
– Children’s Early Years Administration;
– Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home;
– Centre Wellington OPP Operations Centre;
– Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health;
– Aboyne Trail;
– Trestle Bridge Trail;
– Wellington Place Child Care and Learning Centre (Grand Opening August 29); and
– New Groves Memorial Community Hospital (May 2020)
“Infrastructure to accommodate the new hospital and future development at Wellington Place began in 2013 and included new streets with names that reflect the history of the county,” said Mary Lloyd, information, heritage and seniors committee chair. “Two of the three new street names honour Wellington County veterans that received the Victoria Cross for their service in the First World War: Frederick Campbell Street and Samuel Honey Drive.”
Charles Allan Way is the third street name at Wellington Place, and it pays tribute to the Allan family that sold some of the land at Wellington Place to the county in 1877 for the construction of the new House of Industry and Refuge. Members of the Allan family were employed as Keeper and Matron at the facility and Charles Allan was a prominent businessman, councillor, county warden, and Member of Provincial Parliament.
The Allan family still resides at their farm on Wellington Road 18, next door to Wellington Place.
New signage for Wellington Place will be installed this summer.
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Socials from Saturday's Carnivale-themed event at Orange Function Centre. Entertaining guests was Cirkus Surreal, made up students in years 8-12 at Kelso’s Denison College of Secondary Education. Photos: Photos: JUDE KEOGH Donations are still being counted, but Ronald McDonald House staff are already celebrating Saturday’s ball as “superb”. Seated guests totalled 353, which executive officer Rebecca Walsh said was slightly higher than previous years. “From the feedback we’ve had, it was the best ball yet – a couple of people said it was the best food we’ve ever had,” she said. Ms Walsh hoped to surpass last year’s total of $75,000. Attendees sponsored 83 nights, meaning they donated the cost of providing a room to a family in need. Thirty-one of them came from the Central Western Daily, which sponsored one room for every day in January. Fairfax Media chief financial officer Renee Duffy said the newspaper had supported the endeavour since its early stages and those efforts would continue. “They are so crucial in supporting families and people from the whole region benefit,” she said. Jo Fletcher was one of the 15 volunteers taking donations on the night. A volunteer of three years, she said she became involved through her employer, Woolworths. “They’re one of the major sponsors here and I decided I wanted something more so I went to Ronald McDonald House and I love it,” she said. “It keeps families together and it gives me an outlet. “I started out doing the housekeeping and I then decided to do the overnight volunteering.” Entertaining guests on the night was Cirkus Surreal, made up student in years 8-12 at Kelso’s Denison College of Secondary Education. Director Stephanie Brown said the students relished the opportunity to perform. “It gives them the opportunity to learn something they enjoy,” she said.
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Ronald McDonald House charity ball dubbed the best one yet
The Central Western Daily's photos from Saturday's Carnivale-themed event at Orange Function Centre
Socials from Saturday's Carnivale-themed event at Orange Function Centre. Entertaining guests was Cirkus Surreal, made up students in years 8-12 at Kelso’s Denison College of Secondary Education. Photos: Photos: JUDE KEOGH
Donations are still being counted, but Ronald McDonald House staff are already celebrating Saturday’s ball as “superb”. Seated guests totalled 353, which executive officer Rebecca Walsh said was slightly higher than previous years. “From the feedback we’ve had, it was the best ball yet – a couple of people said it was the best food we’ve ever had,” she said.
Ms Walsh hoped to surpass last year’s total of $75,000.
Attendees sponsored 83 nights, meaning they donated the cost of providing a room to a family in need.
Thirty-one of them came from the Central Western Daily, which sponsored one room for every day in January.
Fairfax Media chief financial officer Renee Duffy said the newspaper had supported the endeavour since its early stages and those efforts would continue.
“They are so crucial in supporting families and people from the whole region benefit,” she said.
Jo Fletcher was one of the 15 volunteers taking donations on the night.
A volunteer of three years, she said she became involved through her employer, Woolworths.
“They’re one of the major sponsors here and I decided I wanted something more so I went to Ronald McDonald House and I love it,” she said.
“It keeps families together and it gives me an outlet.
“I started out doing the housekeeping and I then decided to do the overnight volunteering.”
Entertaining guests on the night was Cirkus Surreal, made up student in years 8-12 at Kelso’s Denison College of Secondary Education.
Director Stephanie Brown said the students relished the opportunity to perform.
“It gives them the opportunity to learn something they enjoy,” she said.
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Gain access to a large number of candidates in a single setting.
This is probably one of the two main reasons why employers and universities attend fairs. Whether over a single or a few days, there can be in-excess of 8,000 attendees each typically spending three plus hours going from one exhibitor stand to another. Routinely, each of the 50 or more exhibitors offer a range of enticements.
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How does this compare with students visiting an employers’ recruitment website? Fairs offer interested parties with far more than just information. In truth, the face-to-face interactions that are achievable means that both parties can not only exchange personal information, ask more challenging questions but also assess the many non-verbal messages.
On-line recruitment platforms potentially have a far greater geographic penetration over time than individual recruitment fairs. However, a fair embodies a concentration of individuals who are actively looking, compared with the diffused nature of on-line searching. In our experience, when on-line potential employees tend to be less engaged and far more self-deselecting than they perhaps should be.
Graduates and those seeking an apprenticeship naturally migrate to companies and organisations that are well-known. The likes of BBC, Shell, Royal Bank of Scotland, Unilever and Google are all household names. Each offering their own brand of employment opportunities. Their individual brand identity has developed over many years at the cost of millions of pounds. Not surprising therefore that school leavers and graduates naturally migrate to these strong brands. After all, if you had the choice between employment with Unilever (an established multinational) or BQP Products Ltd (possibly an obscure company based in Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, Wales) which one would you choose?
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Recent research suggests that our diet and lifestyle can change the expression of our genes. This occurs by adjusting epigenetic marks on top of our DNA without actually making any changes to the underlying genetic sequence. For example, blueberries were found to epigenetically reduce DNA damage and drinking green tea may turn some genes on or off in women.
In a new epigenetic study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified two compounds or polyphenols found in grapes that are effective in promoting resilience against stress and reducing depression in a mouse model.
Polyphenols, which are present in foods such as fruit, vegetables, olives, and chocolate, have been found to effectively modulate aspects of depression, among other diseases, including cancer. Researchers working to find novel therapeutics to target newly discovered underlying disease mechanisms often consider these natural compounds. This is because currently available antidepressants typically only target serotonin, dopamine, and other neurotransmitters and are often linked to severe side effects.
Three grape-derived polyphenol products, including Concord grape juice, were found to epigenetically alleviate depression in mice.
An estimated 16.2 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2016, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Depression is linked to a multitude of pathological processes, including abnormalities to neuronal synapses and inflammation to the peripheral immune system that guards against disease. In regard to peripheral inflammation, previous studies have shown that elevated expression of peripheral interleukin 6 (IL-6) is most consistently observed in people with depression.
So, could grape-derived polyphenols help alleviate depression? A team of investigators led by Giulio Maria Pasinetti, PhD, Saunders Professor of Neurology combined three grape-derived polyphenol products – Concord grape juice, trans-resveratrol, and a select grape seed extract – to form a bioactive dietary polyphenol preparation. This mixture was shown to help reduce stress-induced depression and boost resilience in mice.
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Dihydrocaffeic acid (DHCA) and malvidin-3′-O-glucoside (Mal-gluc) are two compounds derived from grapes which may be therapeutically developed and used to treat depression. In the study, DHCA was found to modulate inflammation and Mal-gluc affected synaptic plasticity. DHCA reduced IL-6, which stimulates immune response and is pro-inflammatory, by epigenetically inhibiting DNA methylation of the IL-6 genes.
“Mal-gluc significantly promotes Rac1 expression by reducing HDAC2 expression and, thereby, increasing histone acetylation along Rac 1 promoter and upstream gene sequences,” the researchers reported.
HDACs, or histone deacetylases, are enzymes that remove acetyl groups, which consist of a carbonyl group and a methyl group. When acetyl groups are removed, histones can wrap the DNA more tightly and reduce gene expression.
By reducing HDAC2 expression, the grape-derived compound Mal-gluc was able to modulate histone acetylation of the Rac1 gene and allow transcription activators to access the DNA for greater transcription in the brain. This impacts the expression of many genes that control synaptic plasticity. Rac1 is known to play an important role in regulating dendritic spines and excitatory synapses.
DHCA, one of the two grape-derived compounds used in this study. Credit: PubChem.
The team also found that, “DHCA significantly inhibits PBMC IL-6 expression by inhibiting DNA methylation of the IL-6 genes at the CpG-rich sequences of IL-6 introns 1 and 3.
The well-known epigenetic mechanism DNA methylation was reduced by DHCA, which in turn lessened pro-inflammatory IL-6.
“Our research shows that combination treatment with the two compounds can promote resilience against stress-mediated depression-like phenotypes by modulating systemic inflammatory responses and brain synaptic plasticity in a mouse model of depression,” said first author Jun Wang, PhD, who is also the Associate Professor of the Department of Neurology.
Phytochemicals are of particular interest to the scientific and health community due to their strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-tumorigenic activities. They might even play a role in the development of an epigenetic diet. Overall, oral administration of this bioactive dietary polyphenol preparation was found to be effective in reducing depression by reversing stress-mediated brain synaptic maladaptation via epigenetics.
This study presents new preclinical evidence that supports pinpointing multiple crucial disease mechanisms via epigenetic modification to potentially treat depression. It opens up new doors to harnessing compounds found in fruits like grapes, in order to design a possible treatment for depression.
“Our approach to use a combination treatment of DHCA and Mal-gluc to simultaneously inhibit peripheral inflammation and modulate synaptic plasticity in the brain works synergistically to optimize resilience against chronic stress-induced depression-like phenotypes,” explained Dr. Pasinetti. “The discovery of these new, natural grape-derived polyphenol compounds targeting cellular and molecular pathways associated with inflammation may provide an effective way to treat a subset of people with depression and anxiety, a condition that affects so many people.”
Source: Wang, J., Pasinetti, G.M., et al. (2018). Epigenetic modulation of inflammation and synaptic plasticity promotes resilience against stress in mice. Nature Communications, 9(1). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-02794-5.
Reference: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Mount Sinai Researchers Find Grape-Derived Compounds Capable of Promoting Resilience Against Stress-Induced Depression. Mount Sinai Newsroom. 2 Feb 2018. Web.
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Alison O’Donnell and Douglas Henshall as Tosh and Perez in Shetland, which is back for two more series
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Andreja Velimirović is a passionate content writer with a knack for art and old movies. Majoring in art history, he is an expert on avant-garde modern movements and medieval church fresco decorations. Feel free to contact him via his Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreja-velimirovi%C4%87-74068a68/
The market for sexy art is now drastically different when compared to the state it was in a few decades ago when you were not able to find a single provocative nude at an antiques fair. Now, fortunately, it’s not uncommon to see sexy art as nothing short than a theme of a mainstream, center-of-a-city kind of exhibition.
What was once considered controversial is now viewed as a genre that can make powerful and positive social statements. As a result, more and more young artists are coming forth with provocative bodies of work, while the market constantly keeps searching through the older artists’ oeuvres in search of erotic artworks that may have slipped through the cracks for whatever reason.
The Revamped Market for Sexy Art
Since the current condition of the market became so good for sexy art, it’s no wonder this genre blossomed over the last few years. You need not look any further than the Fifty Shades of Grey series to read the situation – even average-at-best books and notoriously bad movies with sexual content are making money, so the climate and conditions for investing in a sexy art piece may never have been better.
If this increased openness towards sexual themes is able to prompt your interest in erotic art, we’re here to show you eight sexy art pieces that are but a few clicks away from becoming a part of your home.
Hildegarde Handsaeme - Passion, 2014
This acrylic on canvas painting, titled Passion, is a fantastic demonstrator of Hildegarde Handsaeme‘s visual vocabulary, but it also showcases her ability to elegantly depict sexy art scenes. For this piece, the artist’s unique plastic language reveals a man and a women during an intercourse, lost in the heat of passion.
As is always the case with Handsaeme’s work, Passion also has the nature of women as its underscoring main theme, a topic that seems to be a limitless source of inspiration for the Belgium-born painter.
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Hush - Passion, 2009
Coincidentally sharing the name with our previous entry, Hush‘s Passion is a limited edition screen print that features a manga-like nude girl kneeling down.
The portrayed girl is placed in front of a highly abstract backdrop. Hush was always interested in Japanese art and its style, and this piece certainly speaks volumes about that passion (no pun intended).
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Damon Lehrer - Lovers, 2013
This beautiful charcoal drawing, titled Lovers, was created by Damon Lehrer in 2013. It presents the viewers with a naked couple resting on a bed, with the female figure sleeping on top of the male’s back.
Sensual and highly erotic, Lovers is a fabulously intimate scene executed in technical perfection.
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Pablo Picasso - La Puce I & II, 1936
Hardly a stranger to sexy art, Pablo Picasso painted this lovely piece back in 1936. These two prints, titled as La Puce I & II, are made from sugar-lift aquatint, grattoir and drypoint.
Rendered in a usual Picasso visual manner, these prints present the audience with the same near-naked girl who, with her head almost unnaturally tilted to the right, seems to be turning around in order to face the viewer.
Tom Wesselmann - Monica with Tulips, 1989
This colorful screen print was made by Tom Wesselmann, which is actually hard to miss as Monica with Tulips‘ visual style is a dead give-away of who created it.
Monica with Tulips features a women resting on a bed with her legs partially spread. Rendered in a characteristic Tom Wesselmann fashion, the print is “suffering” from an obvious lack of details, so the figure’s nose, eyes and bellybutton are missing, among other parts of her body.
See more information about the print here.
Salvador Dali - Nude with Snail Breasts, 1967
Bizarre and instantly recognizable, Salvador Dali‘s body of work is one of the most fascinating oeuvres in modern art history – and Nude With Snail Breasts fits right in.
Featuring a faceless naked lady with snails placed where her breasts should be, this print, with its surprisingly bleak aesthetic, is one of the most bizarrely astonishing works of sexy art currently available on the art market.
Mairi-Luise Tabbakh - D, 2013
Titled simply as D, this photograph was taken by Mairi-Luise Tabbakh and it perfectly illustrates her ability to make high-quality photographic sexy art.
Like most photos made by Mairi-Luise Tabbakh, D tries to capture the raw essence of a woman in a black and white photograph. It shows us a curvy nude female whose eyes are covered by a black scarf, positioned in a way that allows her to take up the majority of the composition.
See more information about the photo here.
Isabel Bishop - Nude
Another example of how elegant sexy art can be if executed in the right manner, Isabel Bishop‘s Nude features a naked female figure with closed eyes attempting to cover her body with both arms.
Depicted in an intriguing style that almost makes the figure look like it’s made out of wood, Nude has a very interesting vibe to it. It’s black and white aesthetic further emphasize that sense, so deciding to purchase this piece of sexy art is certainly far from a bad choice.
All images courtesy their respective galleries.
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Botswana is well known for safaris in some of the best wilderness and wildlife areas on the African continent. With 38 percent of its total land area devoted to national parks, reserves and wildlife management areas – with animals roaming wild and free, travel through many parts of the country has the feeling of moving through an immense Safari park. Walk ancient bushman paths or canoe the wetlands, A Safari in Botswana is a complete wildlife adventure. Guiding expertise is exceptionally high as is the customer service at each lodge. Botswana are leaders in Eco tourism and are careful only to build small lodges with sustainability, conservation and responsible tourism in mind. Hunting is against the law and the army are used to totally protect wildlife against poaching. There are varying standards of accomodation for everyone pocket from high end luxury accommodation to budget style.
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From savannah in the east to rainforest in the west, this small yet stunningly diverse country is home to a true abundance of wildlife including over half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, over 5000 chimpanzees and 11 other different species of primates. Yet it’s not just the primates that make this safe and exceptionally scenic country such a draw for travellers in search of unrivalled wildlife encounters and memorable adventures. The mighty gorillas may take all the headlines, but an adventure safari to Uganda will also bring you up-close to leopards, lions, elephant, hippos and over 1,000 species of birds. What’s more, with 10 unique National Parks to explore, a year round spring-like climate and some of Africa’s most diverse and beautiful scenery, Uganda offers the most authentically enjoyable African safari experience possible.
Acknowledged as one of the world’s finest emerging destinations for adventure and wildlife holidays, Rwanda has much to offer to the intrepid traveller, not least the chance to witness what Sir David Attenborough has called “one of the most exciting encounters of my life”…walking with mountain gorillas in the wild. Witnessing up-close the grandeur of these magnificent primates is without doubt one of the main draws for visitors to Rwanda, but it’s not just the gorillas that make this one of Africa’s newest hotspots for tourism. Visitors to this safe and welcoming country will find 3 beautiful National Parks filled with various species of wildlife including 13 different types of primates, the “Big 5”, and an abundance of birdlife. With a spectacular and diverse landscape of volcanoes, rainforests, rivers and lakes this thriving country is just waiting to be explored.
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Wain & Naysmith. Blenheim Lawyers. The Wain & Naysmith story
The Wain & Naysmith story
The original Methodist church hall and the Parsonage (now Wain & Naysmith offices), on High Street, Blenheim.
The story of Wain and Naysmith centres on a line of highly capable lawyers spanning nine decades, an iconic Parsonage, the evolving social and economic dynamics of the Marlborough region, and of course rapid and disruptive technology changes in legal services.
The legal firm of Wain and Naysmith traces back to 1932, when George Spence returned home to practice law on his own account. He had previously been in partnership with Richard McCallum and C H Mills from 1912 until he left Blenheim in 1917.
Spence won national recognition for his for a lifetime of work with the Aero Club and the SPCA, and received an O.B.E. He retired in 1957.
Fergus Paterson joined Spence in practice in 1948. After Paterson became Crown Solicitor in 1961, he was joined by F W (Frank) Bremner and John Wain – the firm then called Paterson Bremner and Wain.
Paterson was the last Blenheim resident Crown Solicitor. When he retired the Crown law work was done by the Crown Law Office in Wellington. He retired from the partnership and became a Magistrates/District Court Judge and was for a period the Chief District Court Judge.
Paterson wrote the Marlborough chapter in the book Portrait of a Profession, The Centennial Book of the New Zealand Law Society (1969), recording the history of legal practice in Marlborough.
Frank Bremner left the practice when he was appointed a judge in one of the Pacific Islands. He later came back to New Zealand and was a District/Family Court Judge.
Forward to 1974, and the firm (now Wain and Drylie) purchased the historic Parsonage from the Methodist Church, and refurbished it into their law offices, Parsonage Chambers, where the firm has operated from ever since.
Parsonage Chambers has been a defining feature of the Wain Naysmith law firm, being an icon of Marlborough’s history prominently located on High Street. Visitors to the region stop and take photos, and clients of the firm often ask about the heritage of the ‘old house’.
John Drylie left the firm to study and then become a Presbyterian minister in Hokitika where he later retired. Drylie was also Mayor of Westland for two terms.
In 1981 John Wain was joined in partnership by Alan Naysmith, with the name changing to the now familiar Wain and Naysmith.
The years between the 1980s and the early 2000s in Marlborough were notable for the relatively rapid development of the wine industry. Land use changed from arid pastoral farming and horticulture to predominantly viticulture. This meant a lot of legal work in the area of land subdivision, sale and purchase, grape supply agreements, new businesses and financing arrangements.
Martyn Wilson joined the firm in 2006 and became a partner in 2008. Martyn spent the first twelve years of his career with New Zealand Police, was a detective in the CIB and the Armed Offenders Squad, before becoming a lawyer.
The firm’s first female partner, Audrey Seaton, joined the firm as a result of an amalgamation of her firm Townsend Seaton with Wain and Naysmith in 2011. Audrey and Martyn continue to head the firm today, leading it into the future.
Being a knowledge-industry, legal services world-wide have embraced modern technology, and this has been a big part of Wain & Naysmith’s story. Pioneers like George Spence operated using volumes of large law books, fountain pens and blotting paper. In those days, a type writer was modern technology.
Contrast that with the firm today, where the team has instant access to online reference material, and attend webinars for professional development.
Wain & Naysmith continues to embrace new technology to support their work, but also choose to honour the firm’s heritage, by lovingly maintaining the historic Parsonage and having some of the icons of the past on display. They even have a working type writer!
Chronology of the firm’s partners
1932-1957 George Spence
1948 - 1960s Fergus Paterson
1957- 1970s Frank Bremner
1960s - 2010 John Wain
John Drylie
1981 – current Alan Naysmith
2009 – current Martyn Wilson
2011 – current Audrey Seaton
A Royal Visit
The visit in 2014 of royals William and Kate, was an opportunity to have some fun. Director Alan Naysmith discovered a package in the strong room labelled “royal visit 1953”. This package contained red, white and blue bunting, which Alan suspected was used by previous owners George Spence and Fergus Paterson to celebrate the royal visit to Blenheim in 1954. The staff marked the 2014 royal visit by draping the top balcony in the original bunting.
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Plenty to be positive about in Warrington town centre
By Gary Skentelbery on 29th November 2019 4:33 pm News, Opinion
THERE was plenty to be positive about in Warrington town centre this week with the launch of the Botanist bar & restaurant and a sneak preview of the new look Cineworld.
Both are anchor tenants of the multi-million pound Time Square development and will certainly help increase footfall in the town centre making Warrington a go to destination.
The town centre has been missing a town centre cinema for the best part of 25 years, ever since the old Odeon cinema closed in favour of a new out of town site at Westbrook.
With a population of over 200,000 hopefully Warrington will be able to support two multi-screen cinemas – only time will tell.
But now people can come into Warrington for much more than shopping, with the Botanist bringing something completely new to the town – and judging by the feedback on our live video tour of the new venue, which attracted more than 35,000 viewings, it is going to be very busy when it opens to the public next week.
Visitors to Warrington can now at long last visit Warrington town centre and enjoy a whole host of new offerings in the run up to Christmas, with a number of fine dining venues, a real ice rink at Golden Square, a brand new cinema and plenty of parking spaces at Time Square.
Just imagine what it is going to be like when the brand new Warrington Market opens next Spring, along with a number of other new restaurant and bar facilities.
Add to this some new residential developments and the great work being done by Warrington Buyers Club encouraging people to shop local, there is certainly plenty to be positive about as we approach a New Year.
First look inside the new Cineworld Warrington
First look inside the Botanist Warrington
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Unlocks at level 2 or with the Mega Maps Pack
Created by Iasonas (all)
Went public on 5/5/2015
40 territories, 40 bonuses, 0 distribution modes
Review by [NL] Lucas on 5/7/2015.
Where are the bonus values based on?
Okay, thats fine, I thought it was a little weird that Chez republic was worth as much as the UK and the Benelux
Response by map creator Iasonas on 5/7/2015
Initially, they were based on real life importance of the countries. But, after a few tests, I was told that it was too unbalanced, so I tried to decrease the differences.
Review by warhawk on 3/31/2016.
Bonuses need to be laid out in a more fair distribution. The bonuses are all on one side of the map.
Review by Jazz on 5/7/2015.
Too many armies per turn, mediocre layout.
Review by Daryle on 5/26/2015.
A small but fun map of Europe the have point awarded make for a more interesting game play than normal.
Review by Gr33n_v1p3r_ on 3/8/2016.
not bad but a bit small
Review by Teeheebee on 3/8/2016.
The bonuses are a bit insane. Also v v v small. Could use more terrotories.
Review by Olkani [PG] on 10/7/2015.
2/5 not realy good
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On immigration reform, President Obama as emancipator?
FILE - This April 30, 2014, file photo shows Diana Jimenez, 2, as she sleeps in a stroller during a rally sponsored by local immigrant rights organizations, in Homestead, Fla. Jimenez's father was deported to Guatemala two years ago leaving Jimenez and four siblings in the U.S. (AP/AP)
By Charles Lane
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Editorial writer and columnist specializing in economic and fiscal policy
Not since Abraham Lincoln pondered his Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 has a president considered ordering a more sweeping adjustment to membership in the American community than the mass relief for illegal immigrants that President Obama is said to be contemplating.
There is obviously no analogy between slavery and the disadvantages the undocumented face today. Among many other differences, the undocumented arrived voluntarily, searching, often successfully, for a better life. Also, they established residence unlawfully, for which there must be some reckoning.
Still, the essentially permanent presence of some 11 million people whose labor and cultural contributions benefit the United States — yet who must exist on the margins of society — creates dilemmas both practical and moral.
And the issue has this in common with slavery: It’s a long-standing debate over fundamental rights that the nation’s democratic institutions have proven incapable of resolving, leading to increasingly bitter partisan conflict.
The ideological concept behind Obama’s grand slicing of the Gordian knot of immigration, if he attempts it, would be akin to that which drove Lincoln’s action: the president as liberator.
The proposal that’s being bandied about — offering up to 5 million undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and others the same two-year renewable reprieves from deportation plus work permits that Obama already ordered for undocumented residents who arrived as children — wouldn’t cover all illegal immigrants any more than Lincoln’s proclamation freed every slave. (It omitted Union-held territory.)
Still, its impact would be dramatic, and might define Obama’s legacy as powerfully as the Emancipation Proclamation defined Lincoln’s.
There’s just one problem: Our system does not let the president make laws on his own, no matter how good his intentions. Lincoln himself was aware that he needed constitutional authority for the proclamation, invoking, plausibly, his power as commander in chief: Depriving the South of forced labor and making erstwhile slaves potential Union soldiers would help win the war, he argued.
The proclamation rather deftly calls itself “an act of justice warranted by the Constitution upon military necessity.”
With no war or other crisis to invoke, Obama would have to rely on more tenuous sources of authority, presumably an extension of the prosecutorial discretion he cited in his order relating to childhood arrivals. However, naturalization of aliens is an area over which the Constitution expressly grants authority to Congress, and about which Congress has legislated, abundantly, in the past.
Obama might not be in Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson’s permissive “zone of twilight,” where Congress retains concurrent authority over a certain issue generally but has neither granted nor denied authority for a specific presidential action.
He could instead be taking measures “incompatible with the expressed or implied will of Congress” — albeit past Congresses — where, according to Jackson, “the authority of the President is at its lowest.”
The president himself put the point rather well in 2011 when he said that “there are enough laws on the books by Congress that are very clear in terms of how we have to enforce our immigration system that for me to simply through executive order ignore those congressional mandates would not conform with my appropriate role as president.”
Since then, Obama, like Lincoln before him, has been heavily lobbied by the most ideologically committed members of his political base. Like Lincoln in 1862, he is also facing losses in a mid-term election and weighing the benefits of pleasing party activists against the costs of alienating those more comfortable with the status quo.
Lincoln labored over his constitutional case for the proclamation not only because he felt it was his duty to do so, but also because he knew that a sound constitutional argument would fortify the measure politically.
He also wanted to forestall post-war court challenges by aggrieved slaveholders. The 13th Amendment abolishing slavery made that a moot point — which is one reason Lincoln fought so hard for its passage.
In that regard, Obama’s prospective order might have an advantage over Lincoln’s: Even if its constitutional basis is weak, it’s hard to see what anyone could do about it.
Congress could pass a law overriding his action, which he would veto. Impeachment also would fail, and wouldn’t necessarily undo his order even if it succeeded. The next president could rescind it — at great political hazard.
As for a lawsuit, who, exactly, would Obama’s order harm, in the sense of a “concrete, particularized injury” that the law requires for standing to sue in federal court?
Perhaps a state, or a business, that had to pay benefits to a newly waived-in immigrant could sue on the grounds that the immigrant is still illegal because Obama’s action was unconstitutional.
But we’re really getting hypothetical now; the slaveholder complaint that Lincoln feared was more readily imaginable.
In short, the broadest measure Obama is considering would be constitutionally dubious, politically explosive and flatly contradictory to his own recently expressed views.
It would also bring many hard-working people out of the shadows, make generations of Latinos into Democrats and secure a place in history for its author.
And it might be impossible to stop.
Read more from Charles Lane’s archive, follow him on Twitter or subscribe to his updates on Facebook.
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Charles Lane: A national immigration scandal
Charles Lane Charles Lane is a Post editorial writer specializing in economic and fiscal policy, and a weekly columnist. Follow
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Pedestrian struck by MTA bus in Baltimore
WBAL-TV\SkyTeam 11 SOURCE: WBAL-TV\SkyTeam 11
A pedestrian was struck by a Maryland Transit Administration bus Thursday in southwest Baltimore, city police said.Officials were called around 1:30 p.m. to the 2600 block of Frederick Avenue.The pedestrian was taken to a hospital. That person's condition was not immediately released.An investigation continues.22874254
A pedestrian was struck by a Maryland Transit Administration bus Thursday in southwest Baltimore, city police said.
Officials were called around 1:30 p.m. to the 2600 block of Frederick Avenue.
The pedestrian was taken to a hospital. That person's condition was not immediately released.
An investigation continues.
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Beyond blessed food pantry is now open in their new location in Baraboo, and offers produce, meat and other non-perishable food items.
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Beyond Blessed Food Pantry is up and running at a new location in Baraboo, and is ready to serve the community.
The pantry focuses on serving the community by providing food for those in need within Sauk, Columbia and Adams counties. It provides many traditional non-perishable items, as well as some meat and produce.
The pantry is open every Wednesday at S4066 County Highway BD in Sauk County. There is no proof of residency required and no limit on how many times people may come to the pantry, said pantry Director Shannon Howley.
“I didn’t want to limit them. Sometimes it’s just not enough,” said Howley. “If you lost a job, or whatever life circumstances have thrown at you, and you’re really struggling, sometimes you need to more than once a month.”
Howley first started the food panty in 2016, as Bridgepoint food pantry under Bridgepoint Mission Center. In fall of 2018, Beyond Blessed took on its own name and became an independent 501c3 non-profit.
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“I’ve always had a passion for feeding people, it’s always been something that’s on my heart,” said Howley.
The inspiration to start a food pantry in the Sauk County area came from Howley attending Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul kitchen, a community restaurant that serves both paying and in-need members of the community in New Jersey.
“I wanted to see how a community restaurant was run, how it worked and how I could feed people,” said Howley. “When I got back, I said ‘I want to feed people, how can we do this?’ I had no idea what I was doing initially, and we just started from there.”
The pantry receives most of it’s food through grocery store pickups, which includes food that is still salable and safe but the store is unable to sell, such as bakery items a few days before the sell by date, dented cans or imperfect produce.
The pantry is open from 5 to 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month, 5 to 7 p.m. the third Wednesday and 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Howley said there is always a need for volunteers.
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MFD: Woman killed in south side mobile home fire
Officials: Woman was found under blankets in living room as smoke emanated from kitchen
Updated: 5:17 PM CST Feb 2, 2019
MILWAUKEE -- A 63-year-old woman found beneath blankets in her home died Friday morning after firefighters tried to revive her, officials said.Crews called just before 6 a.m. to a fire at the woman's mobile home at Tower View Mobile Court near South 6th Street near West Waterford Avenue reportedly went in through an unlocked door and found smoke coming from the kitchen. A hot oven may have ignited an adjacent cabinet, causing a very smoky fire, the medical examiner's office said. The woman was later found under blankets in the living room and given CPR but passed away, officials said. They death may be related to smoke inhalation. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday."I used to take her food and clean her house sometimes for her," a saddened neighbor, who asked to remain identified, told WISN 12 NEWS. "It hurts when you lose somebody you know. ... I know she's not related to me or anything, but it still hurts. She's a human being."Neighbors said the woman lived alone for about three years and believe she had some health issues.
MILWAUKEE -- A 63-year-old woman found beneath blankets in her home died Friday morning after firefighters tried to revive her, officials said.
Crews called just before 6 a.m. to a fire at the woman's mobile home at Tower View Mobile Court near South 6th Street near West Waterford Avenue reportedly went in through an unlocked door and found smoke coming from the kitchen.
A hot oven may have ignited an adjacent cabinet, causing a very smoky fire, the medical examiner's office said.
The woman was later found under blankets in the living room and given CPR but passed away, officials said. They death may be related to smoke inhalation. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday.
"I used to take her food and clean her house sometimes for her," a saddened neighbor, who asked to remain identified, told WISN 12 NEWS. "It hurts when you lose somebody you know. ... I know she's not related to me or anything, but it still hurts. She's a human being."
Neighbors said the woman lived alone for about three years and believe she had some health issues.
MCMEO responding to a fatal fire at a trailer in the 4200 block of S. 6 Street. One adult female victim - autopsy pending. @MilwaukeePolice investigating.
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Louise O. Rhodes Obituary
by: MyValleyTributes Staff
Posted: Jun 4, 2019 / 07:51 PM EDT / Updated: Jun 5, 2019 / 07:33 PM EDT
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LISBON, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Louise O. Rhodes, 91, of State Route 517, passed away at 8:35 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley’s Hospice House following a recent illness.
Mrs. Rhodes was born October 23, 1927 in Queens, West Virginia, a daughter of the late George W. and Lona Pearl (Wombsley) Kirby and had lived in the Lisbon area since 1968.
She worked as an assembler at the former Warren Molded Plastics Company in Salem, retiring in the late 1980’s and had formerly attended the Lisbon Assembly of God Church.
Louise was also an amateur artist and enjoyed painting and gardening. Her main passion was her family and she loved every minute she could spend with them.
Her husband, Richard H. Rhodes, whom she married March 9, 1946, preceded her in death December 20, 1996.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters, Sherry E. (William) Whittenberger of Youngstown and Gina I. (Joel) Dickson of Fowler; son, Rick T. (Kim Culler) Rhodes of Lisbon; sisters, Joanne Bryner of Jefferson, Ohio, Marilyn Maze of Texas and Carolyn Hudson of Bradenton, Florida; brother, Leonard “Buck” Kirby of Andover, Ohio; grandchildren, Darren Scott Cullison, Shannon Louise Murphy, Leah Dawn Dickson Smith, Vannessa Dawn Dickson, Adam Joel Dickson, Dustin Rhodes and Josh Rhodes and great-grandchildren, Rebecca Cullison, Nichole Murphy, Conner Murphy, Adison Rhodes and Evangeline Grace Smith.
In addition to her parents and husband, Louise was also preceded in death by her siblings, Freddie Kirby, Albert Kirby, Lillie Mathey, Flossie Tarr, Georgia Russ, Gerald Kirby, Gene Kirby, Genevieve Zickafoose and Evangeline Abbott.
A celebration of Louise’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Fowler Community Church, 4665 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Fowler, OH 44418, everyone is welcome.
Private calling hours and funeral services will be held at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home, Lisbon.
Burial will follow at the Lisbon Cemetery.
Friends may send condolences to her family at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com.
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Datelines, I Was There, Northeast Corridor, Penn State Football, Pennsylvania, PSU Football 2011
Penn State Nittany Lions 14 TEMPLE OWLS 10
Posted on September 18, 2011 February 15, 2013 AuthorWFY
PHILADELPHIA — Prior to kickoff yesterday, the Temple Owls played the theme from “Rocky” a movie about an underdog Philadelphia boxer who goes the distance against the heavyweight champion but loses.
Temple followed that script yesterday — they went the distance, but lost in the end.
Penn State traveled to the city of brotherly love for its annual tilt against “in-state Rival” Temple. The game set the art of quarterback back by generations. Despite that, the Nittany Lions converted a fourth quarter Mike Gerardi interception by Michael Mauti into the decisive touchdown drive.
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Rob Bolden started and finished for Penn State. He did not play particularly well outside of the final drive of the game. I believe the next time he checks down will be the first. He was lucky to escape the day with merely one interception. He threw behind his receivers throughout the day. He has the physical tools to be a good quarterback, but has yet to put them together. He did not run against the Owls like he did against the Alabama Crimson Tide last week. I have a feeling he was advised not to run. To his credit, he converted 2 fourth downs on the decisive drive.
Matt McGloin also played quarterback for PSU, alternating with Bolden at intervals we could not determine. Unlike Bolden, McGloin did check down from time to time instead of just looking at the same receiver for the whole play. He led one touchdown drive and had a would-be touchdown pass to Derek Moye called back due to a holding penalty. He made a bad throw into double-coverage in the end zone after a turnover. I understand going long in that situation, but McGloin tried to make a throw that wasn’t there.
Moye had over 100 yards receiving, but frustrated me. He dropped a catchable pass from Bolden early and got out-muscled for a would be TD in the first half. I think Moye runs routes well, but isn’t terribly strong doesn’t have great hands. He has trouble catching Bolden’s throws, but not McGloin’s.
Silas Redd alternated with Brandon Beachum as the feature back. I am not sure why, Redd is a more dangerous back. Beachum might be more powerful, but I think Redd should be getting more of the carries.
Michael Zordich came up big for the Nittany Lions late. He recovered a fumbled snap (gaining a yard) late, deep in Temple territory and then ran in for the winning touchdown. Zordich is a force near the goal line.
On the defensive side of the ball, the team as undisciplined on the first drive of the game. Temple marched down the field, overcoming defensive line pressure and taking advantage of over-pursuit. After that drive, the defense settled down, so it was a rather typical Tom Bradley defense — trouble early, followed by adjustments that work.
The defensive line and linebackers limited Temple’s great running back Bernard Pierce to well under 100 yards. They were able to frustrate him and the Owls attack. Gerardi, who played well in the first half was replaced at quarterback by Chester Stewart, an inexplicable decision by Temple. While Stewart is a bigger threat to run, he scares nobody with his passing. Penn State took advantage and some scrambles did lead to first down, Stewart was simply not going to march the Owls down the field against the Penn State defense.
Mauti, who had six tackles (3 TFL) and the game changing interception still continues to run past the play on blitzes, but is clearly emerging as the heart and soul of the defense. He made things happen and would not let Penn State lose. The defensive game ball goes to him.
The linebacker rotation was in heavy use during yesterday’s game.
The defensive intercepted Gerardi twice in the fourth quarter. They came to play and did not get discouraged. Good for them. The season rides on their ability to keep games close, because the offense will not blow out anyone good.
2 field goals were missed out right (one hit the upright) and another was blocked. Really.
A punt was also blocked.
Penn State had trouble containing Temple return game.
I’d say fire the special teams coach, but there isn’t one. Just dreadful. It will cost Penn State a game this season.
Mike McQueary, the wide receivers coach, has the unenviable task of being the only offensive coach on the field during the game. He has to relay the play calls the multi-tiered playcalling system (Galen Hall and Jay Paterno with occasional insight from Joe Paterno), rally the offense, get the proper quarterback in the game and more. Just a difficult position for him to be in.
I thought he playcalling was terrible, by the way. It was as if they wanted to make it even harder for which quarterback happened to be in the game at the time. There was no rhyme or reason to most of the offensive plan. The indecisiveness about the QBs is hurting the team. I suppose the problem is that Bolden has not distinguished itself from McGloin is perhaps most troubling. I don’t think either is very good — Bolden has more upside, McGloin seems to understand the position better. Maddening.
Unlike 2007, this trip to Philly was not in front of a full house. I think about 58,000 out of 69,000 tickets were sold. The $60 and $70 price tag on tickets probably discouraged a lot of Penn Staters. Temple showed up more this time, including a record setting 10,000+ students. Temple fans were fired up for this one and nearly got rewarded for it. That had to have been soul-crushing.
Temple’s band literally writhed on the ground during their halftime show.
The Pennsylvania State University Blue Band was there and performed their standard road game half-time show of Penn State songs. It was great to see them. I also saw the feature twirler, a dude, perform for the first time. He was good, but it just isn’t the same as a blue sapphire.
Temple students had the amazing cheer of “We are” followed by “F(owl head) You” on t-shirts. Another one had the old Penn State font spell out “We aren'(Temple T logo)” which meant “we aren’t Temple?”
The field was in great shape and the end zones were painted this time.
I did not have any of the $7.25 aluminum bottle beers. I had a pulled pork BBQ from a cart though, not bad. Oh and split a Pepsi with my wife.
We couldn’t find 2thelion tailgate 🙁
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krmcguire says:
What, no crab fries???
WFY says:
French fries with Old Bay = meh. Saw a lot of half-eaten containers of them on my way out of the game.
Made a detour to Jim’s Steaks in Springfield post-game, since we couldn’t find 2thelion tailgate 🙁
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Orchard grows under four generations
Airy View Orchard has been in Holly Crown's family for four generations.
Orchard grows under four generations Airy View Orchard has been in Holly Crown's family for four generations. Check out this story on zanesvilletimesrecorder.com: http://ohne.ws/1obgCEB
Kate Snyder, Reporter Published 8:11 p.m. ET Oct. 15, 2014 | Updated 2:59 a.m. ET Oct. 16, 2014
Fourth generation at Airy View Orchard continue family tradition
A row of apples from Airy View Orchard sit on display for sale at the corner of State and Raiders Road on Oct. 14 in Frazeysburg. Holly Crown, 53, took over the orchard from her late grandfather, John Francis Shaw, and is the fourth generation to run the farm. Shane Flanigan/Times Recorder
Holly Crown, 53, of Airy View Orchard in Dresden, sells apples to Bob Miller, 59, of Frazeysburg, at her aunt and uncle's property located at the corner of State and Raiders Road on Oct. 14 in Frazeysburg. Crown took over the orchard from her late grandfather, John Francis Shaw, and is the fourth generation to run the farm. Shane Flanigan/Times Recorder
Holly Crown, 53, of Airy View Orchard in Dresden, gathers apples for a customer at her aunt and uncle's property located at the corner of State and Raiders Road on Oct. 14 in Frazeysburg. Crown took over the orchard from her late grandfather, John Francis Shaw, and is the fourth generation to run the farm. Shane Flanigan/Times Recorder
Holly Crown, 53, of Airy View Orchard in Dresden, prepares to restock apples on display for sale at her aunt and uncle's property located at the corner of State and Raiders Road on Oct. 14 in Frazeysburg. Crown took over the orchard from her late grandfather, John Francis Shaw, and is the fourth generation to run the farm. Shane Flanigan/Times Recorder
A basket of Fuji apples from Airy View Orchard sit on display for sale at the corner of State and Raiders Road on Oct. 14 in Frazeysburg. Holly Crown, 53, took over the orchard from her late grandfather, John Francis Shaw, and is the fourth generation to run the farm. Shane Flanigan/Times Recorder
Holly Crown, 53, of Airy View Orchard in Dresden, sells apples to Bob Miller, 59, of Frazeysburg, at her aunt and uncle’s property at the corner of State and Raiders roads in Frazeysburg. Crown took over the orchard from her late grandfather, John Francis Shaw, and is a member of the fourth generation to run the farm. (Photo: Shane Flanigan/Times Recorder )Buy Photo
FRAZEYSBURG – Airy View Orchard has been in Holly Crown's family for four generations, and she hopes it will remain in her family for much longer.
Crown had worked on the orchard with her grandfather, John Shaw, from the time she was 16 until he died in 1995. She's 53 now. Her mother bought the land from her siblings after Shaw died, and now Crown owns and runs the orchard.
"She still helps with the orchard," Crown said about her mother, Lola Crown-Hains. "She still helps us sort or make cider. She's 87 years old."
Her nephews, members of the fifth generation who are 14 and 18 years old, also help work. The sixth generation members are 10 years younger, and Crown said she hopes she'll be able to pass the farm on to somebody in her family.
"Usually, it's every other generation that takes an interest (in farming)," Crown said.
Until about 18 months ago, running the orchard was a part-time job, Crown said. But when she was laid off from Longaberger, Crown decided to try to make the farm her full-time job. The orchard mostly grows apples, but Crown added peaches, blueberries and blackberries.
The orchard originally began as a peach orchard, Crown said, when her great-grandfather started it, but apples grew better, so by the time Shaw took it over, it was an apple orchard.
The peaches she brought back last year didn't grow too well, but Crown said farming is a gamble every year.
"Growing a tree is one thing, but having blueberries and blackberries is a whole nother story," she said.
Crown said her grandfather was patient and one of the most adventurous people she'd ever met, though he spent all of his time in town or at the orchard.
"The way I can describe him best was he was a well-traveled man who never went anywhere," she said.
Crown said she enjoys being able to carry some of his legacy.
"So many people walk away from their homestead," she said.
Crown uses a blend of modern and antique technology to run her orchard. She often drives a 1947 Chevrolet pickup truck to haul her apples, and she uses a sort table that was bought used by her grandfather in 1935. But her apple press is high-tech and stainless steel.
Holly Crown, 53, of Airy View Orchard in Dresden, sells apples to Bob Miller, 59, of Frazeysburg, at her aunt and uncle’s property at the corner of State and Raiders roads in Frazeysburg. Crown took over the orchard from her late grandfather, John Francis Shaw, and is a member of the fourth generation to run the farm. (Photo: Shane Flanigan/Times Recorder )
"So you walk into one place and you think you're back in the '30s, and you walk in (the press room) and it's like, 'oh,' " she said.
Crown said one of the reasons she decided to keep the orchard going was because she loves nature, but another reason is because she likes to learn. She's continuing to learn now with her goal of making her orchard more holistic, meaning grown naturally without what she calls "harsh sprays" or chemicals.
"It doesn't happen overnight," she said. "It takes a while to do composting and figure out what works for you."
She also said she is excited to share the work with the younger members of her family because she thinks it's good for kids to get outside and not spend so much time in front of a television.
People in the community like having locally grown fruit to buy, she said; she still has regular clients who started buying fruit from her grandfather.
"Grandpa just knew everybody and if you go out to the orchard it hasn't changed one bit," she said.
Airy View Orchard is at 6000 Airy View Drive in Dresden. The orchard is open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. It's closed Sundays, but "usually I get people anyway," Crown said.
A row of apples from Airy View Orchard sits on a table at the corner of State and Raiders roads in Frazeysburg. Holly Crown, 53, took over the orchard from her late grandfather, John Francis Shaw, and is a member of the fourth generation to run the farm. (Photo: Shane Flanigan/Times Recorder )
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• What: Airy View Orchard
• When: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
• Where: 6000 Airy View Drive, Dresden
• FYI: The orchard offers apples, blueberries, blackberries and peaches.
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Tsinghua-owned Unisplendour to sink $3.775b into Western Digital
Storage firm Western Digital has entered into an agreement with Unisplendour Corporation, a subsidiary of China's Tsinghua University, in a deal which would see the conglomerate own a 15 percent stake in the US firm.
By Asha Barbaschow | October 1, 2015 -- 02:10 GMT (19:10 PDT) | Topic: Storage
California-based storage manufacturer Western Digital has entered into an agreement with Unisplendour Corporation, which would see the latter make a $3.775 billion equity investment in Western Digital.
As a result of the deal, Unisplendour -- the asset management arm of the Tsinghua University's Tsinghua Unigroup in China -- will purchase newly issued common stock for $92.50 per share, and hold an approximate 15 percent stake in Western Digital's issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
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"The equity investment by Unisplendour will help facilitate our growth as we look to capitalise on the many opportunities and changes within the global storage industry," Western Digital president and CEO Steve Milligan said.
The storage firm said Unisplendour will nominate a representative to join the Western Digital board of directors and the nominee will be subject to a "five-year position standstill" and voting restrictions. If Unisplendour's ownership in Western Digital falls below 10 percent, however, the board representative will no longer hold their position.
Additionally, Western Digital said Unisplendour has agreed to a five-year lock-up on its shares, with a limited number of shares becoming available for transfer each year, with proceeds from the investment reportedly to be injected into strengthening Western Digital's balance sheet. The closing of the investment transaction is subject to certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, though.
"We are excited to establish a relationship with Western Digital, a leading company in the storage industry with a capable and talented management team and workforce," Weiguo Zhao, chairman of Tsinghua Unigroup and Unisplendour Corporation said.
"We believe this long-term investment will serve as a constructive collaboration model for Chinese and US companies to work together for success."
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As a result of the agreement, a new business called H3C was formed, which was comprised of H3C Technologies and HP's China-based server, storage, and technology services businesses. Under the agreement, Unisplendour purchased a 51 percent stake in the new company for approximately $2.3 billion, which saw the business valued at $4.5 billion.
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Where GDPR goes next: How digital privacy is taking over the world
One year on from the EU introducing its data protection laws, the impact is spreading around the world.
By Danny Palmer | May 21, 2019 -- 10:00 GMT (03:00 PDT) | Topic: Security
One year of GDPR: The impact of digital privacy One year on from the EU introducing its data protection laws, the impact is spreading around the world. Read more: https://zd.net/2XcbAdG
Designed to update the privacy rights of internet users and ensure organisations are transparent and responsible when handling the personal information of customers and clients, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws came into force on May 25 last year.
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The legislation had been in the works for a number of years, but its introduction into law came as data privacy and consent were already topping the news agenda following episodes such as the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
GDPR was designed to protect EU citizens' data, but the open nature of the web inevitably means it has an impact beyond its own shores. Even companies outside of the EU will often have to comply with the data protection legislation – for example, if they offer goods or services to EU citizens or if they have a branch somewhere within the trading bloc.
This extended reach of GDPR has lead to some unexpected outcomes. One example: European internet users looking to visit some US-based news publications may find that they can't view the websites – instead being met with pages explaining the publication didn't comply with the new legislation and blocked them out instead.
Some eventually found solutions to this, while a year on from the legislation being introduced some US publications continue to only show a holding page to European visitors.
But beyond the flood of emails asking for your explicit consent to be marketed to, or the notices you see on websites warning of the presence of third-party cookies, there is a bigger shift taking place.
"To a large extent in the US, most users attribute GDPR with an influx of cookie notifications and see it as an annoyance, rather than what it is: an attempt by regulators to give the consumer a level of visibility and control over what data is being collected about them," says Tim Mackey, senior technical evangelist at Synopsys.
But soon enough, even for businesses that have no involvement with the EU, there may be no hiding from data protection legislation as countries and regions around the world look to implement their own privacy laws, including Brazil, Japan, South Korea, India and others.
One of those is the home of Silicon Valley, California, which is set to introduce the California Consumer Privacy Act as of January 1 2020.
The legislation appears to have taken cues from GDPR when it comes to allowing individuals to have a greater say about how their personal data is used, but in many ways it doesn't go nearly as far. The law doesn't set a time limit for notifying consumers of a data breach like GDPR does and neither does it come with the prospect of fines for non-compliance.
However, even before new data protection legislation is introduced into different parts of the world, GDPR appears to be having some sort of effect on how some of the giants of Silicon Valley operate.
SEE: GDPR compliant? Here's a handy five-step preparation checklist
Apple CEO Tim Cook has called for the US to introduce an equivalent to GDPR to prevent data being weaponised against users. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently spoke about how privacy will be the future of Facebook – even although he admits himself that some may find that hard to believe.
Google also appears to be making changes to the way it operates – and that's despite appealing a 50m fine issued to it by French data protection authorities after the company was found to be engaging in "forced consent" and lacking a sound legal basis for processing people's data.
The web giant recently announced a new auto-delete feature which automatically deletes location, app and web history after either a three-month or 18-month period as opposed to requiring users to delete data manually.
While only a small step towards additional privacy, it's possible that the introduction of GDPR has helped spur this change on, as companies like Google work to accommodate users becoming more aware about digital privacy.
"One of the outcomes of the Google fine was that Google had to begin making decisions around the structure of data collection and privacy management out of their Irish office and not just California," says Mackey.
If there's one thing which GDPR achieved, it is raising awareness about data privacy issues – even if that awareness only emerged after web users were inundated with emails asking for consent for their data to be processed in the run up to May 25 last year.
But in many ways, it's still only scratching the surface of issues about personal data, privacy and consent, with some quarters now pushing for ethics around information and technology to follow a similar pattern to GDPR.
It's within the realm of artificial intelligence where this could have the most impact, as many AI-based algorithms rely on gathering and analysing vast amounts of data – and it's not always clear where that data came from or whether the individuals it involves have given their consent.
You can put up a sign saying facial recognition technology is deployed in an area, but if that's an airport and an individual needs to travel through it, its not clear what option do they really have when it comes to refusing consent, aside from turning back and going home – when their face may already be on the system having already entered the airport.
"This debate around ethical practices is raging with AI," says Emma Wright, commercial technology partner at law firm Kemp Little.
"AI allows the mass processing and analysis of data. In lots of areas, we're suddenly looking for general counsels to be looking at the ethics of something, not just the legalities of something. It's not how can you behave, it's how should you behave."
It's a complicated area to attempt to regulate for the benefits of consumers, but GDPR can help provide a framework for assessing the ethical implications of crunching personal data.
"We're already starting to see the addition of ethics to the privacy discussion. GDPR provided us with a lot good approaches to really think about risk assessment and mitigation," says Enza Iannopollo, senior analyst for risk and security at Forrester.
This is especially the case when it comes to new technologies like AI and the Internet of Things, which rely on collecting vast piles of data and seeing how it can be used, rather than collecting data for a purpose.
"Because of that, the discussion is moving to ethics and risks around emerging technology. It's all about identifying risk and understanding how am I mitigating this risk, am I ready?, Iannopollo says. "GDPR has triggered this discussion about ethics, how do I tackle it and the values I have as an organisation. This is what we're going to see moving forward."
We've already seen the backlash which can occur when a company is found to be harnessing vast amounts of data for no particular reason – and if GDPR-like legislation spreads around the world and starts to include regulations around ethics of data collection in addition to consent, many organisations could find themselves being forced to answer difficult questions.
"Asking for everything and mining that data needs to be a thing of the past," says Mackey. "If everyone has the data, everyone in the organisation will want it, even if it negatively effects their consumer base."
Restricting that access could be a difficult fight, given the nature of how Silicon Valley operates, its resistance to legislation and the 'move fast and break things' mentality.
"The core challenge is one where the tech companies in Silicon Valley are in a land grab for whatever the new idea might be and to entrench themselves as the dominant player. As they go through this, the velocity of innovation that is part of that entire culture is one that regulators will have a hard time keeping up with," Mackey says.
SEE: GDPR: A cheat sheet (TechRepublic)
One particular area where Wright voices concerns about is the ethics of personal data collection when it comes to children.
"We still haven't properly addressed how we're creating digital identities for children and how they move away from that. The consent issue and the profiles that are being built by schools, parents and all manner and how we keep a sense of privacy for kids," says Wright.
"I think that's going to start coming to the front: people will start thinking about what this means for behavioural advertising and being able to process huge amounts of data. Nobody really thinks about how you can't remove these things from the web," she adds.
These next stages will come eventually, but in the meantime, governments around the world continue to examine the introduction of GDPR-like data protection legislation to start the ball rolling on data privacy and consent.
GDPR does have its issues, but if there's one thing it has done, it's raised awareness around privacy legislation to such an extent that countries around the world are examining laws around it in an effort to boost the privacy rights of citizens – at least against private companies.
"It will continue to set the gold standard and it will be seen as the practice to emulate," says Wright.
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Quiz: Only 1 In 20 People Can Identify All of These Unusual Animals. Can You?: Zoo
Only 1 In 20 People Can Identify All of These Unusual Animals. Can You?
As Guy Boas put it in his hilarious poem, "The Vet," "To be a successful and competent vet / Needs a knowledge exceedingly wide! For each of the patients, he's likely to get / Possesses a different inside."
Mr. Boas was indeed onto something; there are literally hundreds of thousands of species on this planet, and almost nobody knows all of them. There are so many that naturalists had to develop whole systems for classifying, recognizing, and distinguishing them. This is called taxonomy, and it's the job of making sure all living things are clearly understood and placed within the tree of life.
Animals are only one branch of the great tree, and that branch splits again into many different sub-branches. Animals are ranked with those that are most like them genetically, those with whom they share a common ancestor, and those with whom they share specific characteristics, such as being warm-blooded or cold-blooded, bearing live young or laying eggs, reproducing sexually or not, and so on.
Among all of these neatly labeled creatures are some animals so weird and wonderful that you'd assume they hailed from mythology? But they're real, and we're here to test whether you can recognize them... from a single shot!
Which unusual creature is this?
Glowing sea turtle
Yes, the glowing sea turtle truly glows! It does this by reflecting blue light, then re-emitting it in a different color. Would you like to see one? You'll need a scuba diving license, and a ticket to the Solomon Islands!
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Electric Blue lobster
Did you know this scaly creature is one of the most hunted in the world? This could be because it one of the most unique and unusual animals in the world. It is the only mammal to be completely covered in scales, and its tongue can be over a foot long!
Gharial
Sea pig
This creature is also known as the Mexican salamander, and is kept as a pet by some extreme aquarists. If you do take one in, be careful to have it in its own aquarium, as it will eat anything around it!
Thorny dragon
This scary-looking fish can be found in any ocean in the world, but it's likely you won't see it, since it lives 5,000 feet below the sea. Did you know it has chlorophyll in its eyes?
By Navinder Singh (By email from Ej Milner-Gulland) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Tucuxi dolphin
The Saiga antelope is critically endangered. Why? With the availability of off-road vehicles, poachers now have an easier time finding this rare animal.
Electric blue crayfish
Pink fairy armadillo
'Electric' is the perfect way to describe this crayfish's color. It lives in the waters around Florida, and also can be kept as a pet in an aquarium!
Babirusa
Why the long face dugong? It could be scheming about how to get away from its predator, the shark, or thinking about what sea grass it's going to munch on for dinner!
This bony fish lives in freshwater only, and is unique in looks and in luck! This fish is considered to bring good luck. Catch one and see if you win the lottery!
Long horned orb weaver spider
Panda loach
Brazilian tapir
This spider is definitely distinct from all other spiders with its two long spines protruding from its small body. The spines are thought to be used to look more intimidating to potential predators.
Sun fish
Camouflage poison dart frog
Don't mess with this crocodile; it loves to eat and can be up to 550 pounds! Its thin, long snout gives it the ability to be a sneaky predator because it can swing its head totally sideways to quickly catch another animal.
Gerenuk
Venezuelan poodle moth
This small, flying critter looks like a very interesting cross between a butterfly, moth and hummingbird. It can be found in parts of North Africa and Southern Europe.
Umbonia spinosa
Neon tetra
Spotted puffer
This creature is also known as the 'thorn bug,' probably due to the large cone-like thorn shape of its back. Did you notice how close together its eyes are?
Red striped rainbow fish
Elephant nose fish
This fish's distinct facial features really do make it look like it has an elephant trunk! It comes from the Niger River in western Africa, and the 'nose' is actually a part of its mouth.
Lowland streaked tenrec
This fuzzy little critter looks like a large, fluffy bumble bee! Did you know that tenrecs are only found in Madagascar?
Peppered cory
Goblin shark
Now that's a big nose! This frightening-looking shark is as fierce as it looks. It can push its jaw out of its mouth to surprise attack prey!
New Guinea tigerfish
The NGT is found in estuaries in New Guinea and in some rivers near the Gulf of Papua. Its distinct black and yellow stripes also make it a popular aquarium pet.
Giant isopod
Moonlight Gourami
These small, aquarium fish come in flamboyantly bright colors. They take in light, and then re-transmit it, giving them the glow effect.
Baid's beaked whale
Blue parrotfish
These whales are elusive creatures, and humans do not know too much about them. This could be because they live almost 1,000 feet below sea level.
This unusual looking whale is known for the long, thin tusk protruding from its face. Did you know the tusk is actually a tooth?
Can you believe the voice of the bearded seal can be heard from 12 miles away? It's true! This type of seal likes to talk. Word must travel fast among this group!
Melon-headed whale
Honduran white bat
How does this whale feel being called a melon head? Hard to say, but its head is truly in the shape of a large melon. Their big heads gives them room to fit more teeth than that of any other blackfish!
Red lipped batfish
This remarkable creature is stunning in color and physique. Did you know they are used as a sushi topping?
Red striped rainbowfish
Red-lipped batfish
Long eared jerboa
This critter can be found in the waters of the Galapagos Islands. It is known for its bright red lips, that really stand out from its pale body. Who put lipstick on that little fish?
The peppered cory is a type of catfish that can be kept as a pet in aquariums and is found in the wild. Where in the wild can it be found? In the rivers and small bodies of water of Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Amazonian royal flycatcher
This bird looks like it's ready to party with its bright, festive feathers coming out from its head. Don't worry, they stay safe from predators by living in tree branches that hang over the water, so other animals can't get to them.
This tiny bat has a leaf-like nose and likes to rest in leaves. It was discovered over 100 years ago, in 1892.
This little piggy crawls around the ocean floor and eats leftovers, just like a regular pig. Their outer body is almost transparent, and they can be found in any ocean.
This cute little armadillo is the smallest of all armadillos. It weighs just a pound and is actually pink. It also goes by the name 'Pichiciego.'
Whatever you do, do not disturb one of these unusual creatures. When disturbed, it rages into a devil-like manic!
This little creature, also called the thorny devil, can be found in Australia. It is super-spiky and its body color matches its desert surroundings.
This water mammal is going extinct, which is surprising since it was discovered not long ago, in 1958.
Did you know this whale can swim up to 31 miles per hour? It is one of the fastest cetaceans!
This strange-looking pig has horns coming out of its mouth and between its eyes. It can be spotted in the Indonesian islands, specifically in swamps and rainforests.
This stocky, crane-like, prehistoric bird is known for being a vicious killer. What's the reason behind this bird looking so unique? Probably because it has evolved over centuries to be able to survive in its isolated habitat in Africa.
Long-eared jerboa
This rodent has distinct physical features, with its huge ears, long, skinny tail and kangaroo feet. Where can you find these cuties? You'll have to search in hot deserts in Northern Africa and Asia to find one.
Pacus are omnivorous fish that live in South American waters. Their uniqueness comes from their human-looking teeth!
This little fish has the same coloring as a panda, but is much, much smaller. It gets to be 2-3 inches long, while the panda bear can be up to 6 feet long. They do both live in China though!
The sun fish is also called the mola, and is a super heavy fish. Can you believe it can weigh up to 2,200 pounds? That's a lot of fish!
Also known as the anta, this creature is related to the Malayan tapir, Mountain tapir, and rhinoceros. It is a good swimmer, and lives near water.
Did you know that this unusual creature eats meat? It's a carnivore that uses its tongue to catch its prey.
The Venezuelan poodle moth is true to its name; it looks like a fuzzy insect! Did you know it was just discovered in 2009?
The Bathynomus giganteus, or the giant isopod, is the largest of all isopods. It is a sort of vacuum for the bottom of the sea floor, as it is a scavenger that eats whatever falls down. Bodies of whales, fish and any other specimens are what it munches and crunches on!
This is a very unique looking creature with its thin, long neck, skinny front legs and muscular, powerful back body. It lives in the eastern part of Africa, specifically in dry areas.
The Moonlight Gourami truly glows like a full moon with its pale, iridescent body. It grows to be 5 inches long.
Black veil angel fish
These tiny fish grow to be just 4 centimeters long, and are known for their bright, flashy colors. Their life span gets cut in half when they live in an aquarium versus the wild.
The name of this fish describes it exactly, as it has one shade of color ... bright blue! Its face and nose even look like a parrot. A few of them have been found that are up to almost 4 feet long!
The okapi would be an interesting sight to see in the Ituri Forest where they hide from humans! This animal looks like a mix between a zebra and a giraffe, with its black and white striped legs and long neck.
This fishy can be up to half a foot long, and has a puffy white belly. Its back is a vibrant green with black dots.
This pretty fish can grow to be 6 inches, and comes from the Amazon river basin. Don't be fooled by its name. This fish is no angel. It will feast on any shrimp or meat you feed it!
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WS Development And PSP Investments Announce Major Office Lease With Amazon In Boston Seaport
WS Development, in partnership with PSP Investments, today joined Amazon, Martin J. Walsh, and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker in announcing that a lease for 430,000 square feet of office space at the company’s 23-acre Boston Seaport development has been signed with Amazon.
“We are proud to welcome Amazon to Boston’s Seaport, a neighborhood that has grown to serve forward-thinking employers, residents, and retailers and which has now become a global hub of innovation and talent,” said Jeremy Sclar, President of WS Development.
“PSP Investments is pleased to join our partner WS Development in welcoming Amazon to Boston’s Seaport. Amazon’s presence will further strengthen the innovation ecosystem and creative economy in this burgeoning technology cluster,” said Kristopher Wojtecki, Managing Director, Real Estate for PSP Investments.
Amazon will occupy all of the office space in the building to be constructed on Block L4 of the Boston Seaport development, a 17-story mixed-use building designed by a collaboration of Gensler’s San Francisco and Boston offices (rendering attached). The building will house approximately 2,000 Amazon employees once completed.
The 525,000-square foot building will also contain two levels of retail and will front on Harbor Square park, a 1.5-acre signature park designed by James Corner Field Operations, the landscape architect behind New York’s High Line.
WS Development expects the project to start construction later this year and be completed in 2021.
The development of the building housing Amazon’s new offices will also result in the construction of numerous district-wide transportation improvements, including new protected bicycle infrastructure, a new MBTA Silver Line headhouse at Courthouse Station, and numerous streetscape improvements throughout the Seaport that will significantly improve district-wide mobility and the quality of the public realm in the Seaport neighborhood. The project will also fund approximately $4.4 million dedicated to the creation of affordable housing in Boston, as well as $875,000 of funding for job training in the City of Boston, providing opportunities for Amazon to work with the city’s Workforce Development team to prepare local residents for jobs in the technology industry.
About Boston Seaport
Culture, industry, and community converge making Boston’s Seaport district a dynamic and vibrant area that is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting neighborhoods and destinations in the country. Currently single largest development project under construction, the Boston Seaport development is transforming 23 acres of land with a carefully selected mix of 7.6 million square feet of residential, hotel, office, retail, entertainment, civic and cultural uses, as well as signature public open spaces. The Boston Seaport development is already home to dozens of new retailers such as L.L. Bean, Bonobos, Warby Parker, Lululemon, Outdoor Voices, Filson, Peter Millar, and pop-up collective For Now, as well as a thriving culinary and entertainment culture.
Combining the best of historic and modern-day Boston, Seaport is rapidly becoming the national destination for technology and life sciences employers, fashion, culture, dining and entertainment, the arts, and innovation, expanding Boston’s position as one of the top cities in the world. For more information visit www.bostonseaport.xyz, follow Boston Seaport on Facebook, and @SeaportBos on Instagram and Twitter.
About WS Development
WS Development is a Massachusetts-based property developer and owner dedicated to the creation of places where people want to be. With more than 20 million square feet of existing space and an additional five million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. In business since 1990, WS is a vertically-integrated company that develops, owns, operates, and leases over 90 properties, including urban buildings, lifestyle centers, community centers, and mixed-use developments. Its goal is to be a contributing member of each community it serves. For more information, visit www.wsdevelopment.com or follow WS Development on LinkedIn.
About PSP Investments
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt.
Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages net contributions to the pension funds of the federal Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force.
Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York and London. For more information, visit www.investpsp.com or follow us on Twitter @InvestPSP.
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TGF-β regulates TGFBIp expression in corneal fibroblasts via miR-21, miR-181a, and Smad signaling
Seung Il Choi, Jun Yup Jin, Yong Sun Maeng, Tae-im Kim, Eungkweon Kim
Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)-induced gene (TGFBI) protein (TGFBIp) is associated with granular corneal dystrophy type 2 (GCD2). TGFBIp levels can affect GCD2 phenotypes, but the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. We investigated the involvement of microRNA (miRNA) and TGF-β in the regulation of TGFBIp expression in corneal fibroblasts. Ectopic expression of miR-9, miR-21, and miR-181a significantly decreased TGFBIp levels. Conversely, expression of miR-21 and miR-181a was induced by TGF-β1. Expression of miR-21 was 10-fold higher than that of miR-9 and miR-181a in corneal fibroblasts. Additionally, TGF-β1 expression was significantly higher than that of TGF-β2 and TGF-β3 in corneal fibroblasts, whereas expression of all three TGF-β forms was not significantly different between wild-type (WT) and GCD2 homozygotes (HO) corneal fibroblasts. Taken together, these data indicate that TGFBIp expression is positively regulated by TGF-β, whereas TGF-β-induced miR-21 and miR-181a negatively regulate TGFBIp expression. In conclusion, TGFBIp levels in corneal fibroblasts are controlled via the coordinated activity of miR-21 and miR-181a and by Smad signaling. Pharmacologic modulation of these miRNAs and TGF-β signaling could have therapeutic potential for TGFBI-associated corneal dystrophy, including GCD2.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2016.02.086
Published - 2016 Mar 25
Transforming Growth Factors
betaIG-H3 protein
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Choi, S. I., Jin, J. Y., Maeng, Y. S., Kim, T., & Kim, E. (2016). TGF-β regulates TGFBIp expression in corneal fibroblasts via miR-21, miR-181a, and Smad signaling. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 472(1), 150-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2016.02.086
Choi, Seung Il ; Jin, Jun Yup ; Maeng, Yong Sun ; Kim, Tae-im ; Kim, Eungkweon. / TGF-β regulates TGFBIp expression in corneal fibroblasts via miR-21, miR-181a, and Smad signaling. In: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2016 ; Vol. 472, No. 1. pp. 150-155.
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N2 - Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)-induced gene (TGFBI) protein (TGFBIp) is associated with granular corneal dystrophy type 2 (GCD2). TGFBIp levels can affect GCD2 phenotypes, but the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. We investigated the involvement of microRNA (miRNA) and TGF-β in the regulation of TGFBIp expression in corneal fibroblasts. Ectopic expression of miR-9, miR-21, and miR-181a significantly decreased TGFBIp levels. Conversely, expression of miR-21 and miR-181a was induced by TGF-β1. Expression of miR-21 was 10-fold higher than that of miR-9 and miR-181a in corneal fibroblasts. Additionally, TGF-β1 expression was significantly higher than that of TGF-β2 and TGF-β3 in corneal fibroblasts, whereas expression of all three TGF-β forms was not significantly different between wild-type (WT) and GCD2 homozygotes (HO) corneal fibroblasts. Taken together, these data indicate that TGFBIp expression is positively regulated by TGF-β, whereas TGF-β-induced miR-21 and miR-181a negatively regulate TGFBIp expression. In conclusion, TGFBIp levels in corneal fibroblasts are controlled via the coordinated activity of miR-21 and miR-181a and by Smad signaling. Pharmacologic modulation of these miRNAs and TGF-β signaling could have therapeutic potential for TGFBI-associated corneal dystrophy, including GCD2.
AB - Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)-induced gene (TGFBI) protein (TGFBIp) is associated with granular corneal dystrophy type 2 (GCD2). TGFBIp levels can affect GCD2 phenotypes, but the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. We investigated the involvement of microRNA (miRNA) and TGF-β in the regulation of TGFBIp expression in corneal fibroblasts. Ectopic expression of miR-9, miR-21, and miR-181a significantly decreased TGFBIp levels. Conversely, expression of miR-21 and miR-181a was induced by TGF-β1. Expression of miR-21 was 10-fold higher than that of miR-9 and miR-181a in corneal fibroblasts. Additionally, TGF-β1 expression was significantly higher than that of TGF-β2 and TGF-β3 in corneal fibroblasts, whereas expression of all three TGF-β forms was not significantly different between wild-type (WT) and GCD2 homozygotes (HO) corneal fibroblasts. Taken together, these data indicate that TGFBIp expression is positively regulated by TGF-β, whereas TGF-β-induced miR-21 and miR-181a negatively regulate TGFBIp expression. In conclusion, TGFBIp levels in corneal fibroblasts are controlled via the coordinated activity of miR-21 and miR-181a and by Smad signaling. Pharmacologic modulation of these miRNAs and TGF-β signaling could have therapeutic potential for TGFBI-associated corneal dystrophy, including GCD2.
U2 - 10.1016/j.bbrc.2016.02.086
DO - 10.1016/j.bbrc.2016.02.086
Choi SI, Jin JY, Maeng YS, Kim T, Kim E. TGF-β regulates TGFBIp expression in corneal fibroblasts via miR-21, miR-181a, and Smad signaling. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2016 Mar 25;472(1):150-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2016.02.086
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City Bike Lanes Designs
How can we best design bike facilities for the initial Frome St / Pulteney St areas? (Project 1)
by Engage, about 4 years ago
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Lamby almost 8 years ago
As a person who commutes into the city - riding past the zoo and up frome street every day, I think this is a fantastic plan.Particularly, the section of Frome Rd between North Terrace and Rundle Street (riding past the car rentals) is an absolute death trap in morning peak hour traffic. I'm surprised more riders aren't injured there - anyone who stops and watches morning traffic through there for 10 minutes or more is bound to see a near miss.Also, I think having safer access through to the city from glen osmond is a huge boost for people who would like to ride in, but are put off by the traffic in the city.
iordeb almost 8 years ago
As a commuter cyclists who uses Pultney St daily this a welcome development and another great step by ACC towards true integration of cyclists in the city.The most important parts of the new development will be the North Tce to Pirrie St sections of both Pultney St and Frome St.Both of those sections have a large amount of car traffic and bus routes, with very little space. What's needed is permanent, uninterrupted (especially at intersections) bike lanes. The bus/coach parking (not just stopping for a bus-stop) on Pultney St./Hindmarsh Sq means that cyclists have to change lanes towards the traffic regularly. This is probably the most dangerous part of my commute and it has to go.Good luck with finding the space on the east side of Frome St between North Tce and Rundle St, the foodpath is already small and there isn't even parking to get rid of.The Frome St-Glen Olsmond Rd link is good but probably won't get much use due to the narrow, high traffic nature of Glen Osmond Rd further down.
aarondavis1986 almost 8 years ago
I usually commute to the city either via Goodwood Road / West Terrace, or Unley Road / Pultney Street and have equally near misses along both routes. I'm very pleased to see that Frome Road is being proposed rather than Pultney Street because it will be nice to have an alternative to bus dodging on Pultney Street.Given that the council is at the initial design stage, I would like to see them working towards a completely separated bike way with decent width lanes and work to discourage through vehicular traffic as much as possible. I would have a preference for two bikeways - one in each direction, rather than a single bi-directional path as seen on west terrace. To use the west terrace example further, I also find it far too narrow to safely pass other cyclists and /or pedestrians. Although this would obviously take up a lot more room, our streets are incredibly wide and there are plenty of other routes through the city for cars, it would in some ways be nice if Frome Road got a reputation for being a horribly slow road to drive down.Whilst grade separation from the road would be nice, I would caution against it as this can become very uncomfortable at intersections, bumping up and down every time you cross "car territory" - see example of the westside bikeway where most cyclists prefer to ride along the road, so, I would prefer to see either a solid concrete barrier between cars and bikes - even if said barrier is only 10cm high such as along the upper sections of the freeway bikeway (above devils elbow), or even better, a nature strip planted with shrubs / grasses that greened the street as well as providing protection for cyclists.The "water bottle fountain" that the ACC has installed on the North Terrace, Pultney Street corner is fantastic, and I would love to see these all oner the city, but particularly along the councils dedicated cycling routes. It can be surprisingly difficult to fill a water bottle anywhere other than on north terrace or along the Torrens, and if surrounded by other infrastructure (a couple of nice benches, perhaps a bolted down high pressure tyre pump or two, even a spot to post a notice of a bike for sale), these could serve as a catalyst for a community hub promoting cycling as a culture rather than just a mode of transport.My final suggestion would be to try and synchronise the traffic lights to the average speed of a cyclist (c.10 - 20km/h) rather than to the speed of cars. I find myself having to work very hard when riding along Pultney Street in peak hour to get through more than 2 or 3 sets of lights without stopping, whilst cars seem to be able to go straight through at 50km/h.
pippa almost 8 years ago
I cycle in to the city daily, down the tram line and then down Frome Street to North Terrace. I rarely go more than a few days without some sort of near-miss with a sudden hazard. Currently, the most common are posed by parked cars (pulling out, people standing in the bike lane waiting to get in, or opening doors) motorists turning left at traffic lights and busses pulling in and out - or having to overtake parked busses. We really need bike lanes which are for bikes only, not just for bikes when motorists and busses don't need them!Ideally, I would like to see a vast reduction in the number of cars in the city through better public transport and cycle paths - as well as an increase of "park and ride" facilities at the edge of the city. This would make the city a more welcoming place for everyone.
pauligee almost 8 years ago
As do most of the respondents thus far, i also ride to the city daily, in the morning approaching from Unley Road straight up Pulteney, right at North Tce and Left down the hill at Frome Rd. In the afternoon, I travel up Frome on the bike path, all the way along Frome and Regent St Nth, right at Carrington, left on Pulteney. I am very happy to see Adelaide City Council attempting to engage the community regarding planning improvements for a more sustainable city, kudos to you. I have some suggestions:1) please ensure that any bike lane designated as 24 hr is marked as such with signage and road marking, to remove ambiguity from the minds of motorists. for example, the western side of Frome road down the hill past the universities: the number of people who stop their cars here to drop someone off, forcing a cyclist to brake hard on the downhill, or if they dont give you the warning of an indicator, having to swerve into traffic to avoid them; another example is on Pulteney through Hurtle Square in the East side of the square there is a bus lane which is not 24 hr, and a bike lane that (from my understanding of the markings) is 24 hr, yet obstuctions in the form of witch's hats and stationary cars (usually trying to change lanes to turn left) in the bike lane are suprisingly frequent.2) Where there is cause for a 24 hr bike lane (and cyclists traditionally don't vaporise outside of the hours of 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm), I would like to see it marked with green paint (to highlight to motorists) and grit (to avoid bike tyre slippage due to paint in wet weather), as has been done on the North West corner of Frome Rd./Nth Tce intersection.3) One of the key dimensions of sustainability is the social dimension, and the city is where many workers have adopted a more sustainable approach to their working life by adopting flexitime - this will usually see them travelling in the city outside of normal peak hours, and it would be a good message to send to the general public that the ACC is underlining it's sustainability credentials by supporting these choices and making all bike lanes in the city 24 hr - or at least extending the times that they are bike lanes by a couple of hours each way: instead of 7am-9am, 5am-11am; instead of 4pm-6pm, 2pm-8pm.Will there be an uproar? Undoubtedly! Will it encourage more cycling and sustainable travel in the city? Most definately! Who knows how many people might choose to leave their cars at home and ride their bikes instead?4) In order to support such behaviour changes, you may also need to consider increased free bike parking and cyclist showering facilities, but this is probably jumping the gun a little - lets see how we go with the lane change improvements first ;-)
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R23 almost 8 years ago
On the fourth note may I just ask what was with the bike park in Hindmarsh Square? I thought it was good how it blocked off traffic but personally I didn't find it useful other than that and the times I went through there it did not seem to be highly utilised. I'm all for trying different things but "this is probably jumping the gun a little" - we don't need showers and a forced street culture, we already use the roads. It just seems that before you put any money into these luxury events, the various safety issues around the city could be solved first.
R23,I'm not suggesting forcing a street culture, but certainly hightened awareness: a step change in peoples awareness and thinking is what is needed to answer alot of the questions regarding sustainability, of which personal transport is just one. The reason I am recommending showering facilities is to make them available to potential cyclists who would ride their bike if they had them available: if it wasn't for the fact that I had showering facilities available at my place of work, there is no way I would be able to consider riding daily, as it is over a 15 km journey and I end up bathed in sweat upon entering the city square mile - and I dont want to impose that stench on anyone! I am aware that I am lucky to have that facility available, and am sure that if more people also had it available, they would consider riding -at least if not daily- maybe once a week, thereby decreasing their work-related transport carbon footprint by up to 20%!I travel from beyond Belair to the city and back every day; the bike ride to town is quicker than all forms of public transport available: the bus is slowest, the train quickest, the train is usually quicker than the car: on the bike I am quicker than the car by at least 10 minutes, more in heavy peak hour traffic. I then have the added benefit of having exercised, well and truly got my mind ready for a days work, and I dont need to worry about a gym membership: I'm keeping fit and healthy while travelling to and from work.My point is, without the support mechanisms available, how can we expect the kind of change we'd like to see?
I agree, showering and basic facilities are important and neccessary (I've commuted from Up Sturt and Flagstaff Hill before - the former in particular is not a place for buses or dry skin). However, showers already exist in many facilities across the city and these should be made available for cyclists if they so need. My main point was that the bike park itself, with it's anti-atmosphere, few people and little to offer as a venue was a waste of money. It was only successful in created another unenlivening part of the city of which the showers and the road closure were probably the most useful. So please understand I am not against the showers - I am against frivolity over real change. Maybe the money that went into having this park for one month could have gone towards a program of permanent showers? Also, as I have done cycling from around your 'hood to town before I appreciate the many hurdles that would stop many people riding in and commend you for doing it! At this point of time though, cyclists that are doing a 15 km + commute are exceptions to the bulk of numbers. Whilst every possible effort should be put into making your ride more friendly and in turn encourage people in general to ride more, as far as the ACC goes I feel that the priority should be on fixing known problems first. We need basic infrastructure (lanes that don't end/work, elimination of blind spots, renewal of all paths through the parklands, bike parking areas and things like showers, bike pumps and all that jazz) but we don't need to close a part of one road for a small period of time. The Hindmarsh Square park was only a mirage and now that it is gone we have gained nothing permanent. I hope that clarifies my point : )
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Hear hear, well said.I believe that particular event was a somewhat tokenistic attempt at placation of the cycling community; as you say it achieved little, especially in long term gains.I would prefer that the protaganists involved in such a venture engaged the wider cycling community and put funding towards finding out what might really instigate long term change for the better - The ACC talks up its intentions of decreasing traffic congestion and making Adelaide more Cycle friendly - time to back it up!
steve almost 8 years ago
I support this request for 24 hour bike lanes on the following basis.Mandatory Bike Helmet laws have greatly reduced the number of bike users but that is no excuse to avoid spending money on infrastructure like 24 hour bike lanes it is entirely the governments poor choice that there are so few bike riders when they get treated so poorly they should not also be denied bike lanes,The councils and government trying to claim the lack of demand as an excuse to deny such infrastructure is joke when their own policy mandatory bike helmet laws was and still is directly responsible for the lack of demand in the first place. I have seen the adelaide bicycle police booking students riding along linear park for not wearing helmets and they wonder why we have so few people riding after treating them like that !.The Laws also read "you may only ride your bicycle on a footpath if: you are under the age of 12 or you are carrying and complying with a certificate issued by your doctor."What is with the under 12yo age limit do they expect a 14year old to know how to ride on the road safely and be strong enough and visible enough to be able to safely interact with motor traffic, even many adults can't do that especially the elderly.Adults use of the footpaths seems quite reasonable since plenty of car drivers use the bicycle lanes for car parking spaces as the OP points out..Bike helmets in spite of what many are mislead to believe do not provide sufficient protection from motor vehicles collision or even falling at speed so for many less confident riders or even just one who is very tired using a footpath at low speeds provides them with an alternative option till they gain confidence.
Dario almost 8 years ago
Above all, don't mix cyclists and pedestrians like on Frome Rd. Students wandering vaguely around with their mobiles are a disaster waiting to happen. On normal streets it's best to widen the parking lane so the cyclists can stay within that lane while being able to keep clear of opened car doors.
andrewc over 7 years ago
This is a very good point. I have riden this bike lane many times and encounter pedestrians "wandering" into the bike lane at least half the time. I don't blame the pedestrians, but I do blame the people who implemented this system........it's not intelligent design. People are only as good as the systems they operate in.
Likes others, I also commute to town most days. In my case, I venture up through the southern parklands, around Hutt St and snake onto Frome at whichever point I feel like on the day (sometimes Rundle, sometimes North Tce, sometimes....you get the point). I avoid as much as possible Frome Rd due to its lake of bike lane, and along with the serious flaws on several parts, I'd like to bring to attention where Regent St comes to a dead-end (just before the box factory) No bike lane and if you want to go straight you're left with a couple of dodgy options to get onto the shared walk/bike path - a give way sign, busy traffic and poor vision makes for dangerous and not so fun times. Frome road is a problem as there is no north-bound bike lane and the south-bound is on a footpath that is too busy. Pedestrians can't help but get in the way there, there is no space! It is otherwise a nice path but it needs to be widened - maybe run the bike lane outside the line of trees? That would also make cyclists more visible to cars.The footpath should be widened on the eastern side of Frome (between Rundle and North Tce) to allow cars pulling out more space and better vision and thus providing more safety for all forms of traffic. The lane on this stretch should be coupled with the elimination of on-street parking on the western side. As far as traffic goes, in the peak times Frome backs up so heavily that driving is only an issue because there is currently no space. Changes need doing and what a convenient (for me at least) place to start!
bilby almost 8 years ago
I agree that bike lanes are necessary in any city. Placing them in quiet, narrow residential streets, however, is a poor idea. I live on one of the streets that will be affected by this plan - a very narrow one-way street which cyclists can already safely use (as there is minimal car traffic). I can't see how two-way bike lanes could be implemented without removing all on-street parking on this street, which disadvantages residents that rely on permit parking. We are a one-car household and as we live in a small cottage without a carport we can only park on the street - devoting our street to bike lanes would mean we would have to park well away from our house, which brings safety and security issues. There are plenty of two-way streets in the area that could accommodate such bike lanes without removing necessary permit parking spaces. I think the Council needs to rethink the route through the southern portion of the city, because the proposed plan will disadvantage people that are already living sustainably in the way that the Council promotes (in medium/high density residences, and who walk or cycle to work and Uni and participate in city life). I think the bike lane should go up Hutt Street, left on Halifax, then up Regent / Frome - this way it will remain as much as possible on streets wide enough to handle high volumes of bike traffic.
I agree with what Bilby says here. All valid points. There is no harn in dedicating bike lanes in high-volume traffic roads in the CBD when the council has indicated it wants to reduce the volume of car traffic in the city. Put the squeeze on, convert some of the single passenger drivers from inner suburbia to cycling. Their health and hip pockets will both improve, freeing up some more hard-earned to spend in the city!The only way to decrease congestion is to steadfastly change access: improvements to public transport and bicycle traffic access while decreasing access to motoring drives the city in a sustainable direction. We don't need thinkers in residence to tell us the same thing again, do we?
saf almost 8 years ago
I agree that major roads through the city may require bike lanes (Frome and Pultney).However, I think some consideration needs to be given to residents who live in the one way streets affected by the proposed plan (Castle and Charlotte St). These are both very narrow one way streets, one side of which is dedicated to permit parking for the residents who live on these streets. The majority of houses on these streets are tiny old cottages where no offstreet parking is available. If bike lanes are created along these streets, it would be a huge inconvenience to all these residents, who include the elderly, as well as people with small children. Walking through the city late at night also raises additional security and safety issues, as noted above. Offstreet parking is limited enough as it is, removing the additional parking available for residents does not seem to be fair or well though out. Would suggest considering alternate routes to link Glen Osmond Rd to Frome St.
asteele almost 8 years ago
I used to commute to both Pirie street and Grenfell street from the north-east and found the Frome road lanes somewhat strange. Coming into the city, the shared path works OK until you need to cross North Tce, where you hit a lot of parked cars and little space. After several attempts at using this road I gave up altogether and came into the city via a less direct route.Going out of the city, the existing Frome road path is tiny, with the usual cars illegally waiting for pickups, forcing you into the traffic anyway. I hope the review of the bike lanes to Frome road will include better policing of the tiny lane.The proposed extension of the bike lane from Frome through the city is a fantastic plan and hopefully it cleans up the parked cars during peak times. A 24hr lane would be even better - there are plenty of paid car parking spaces if you choose to have a car in the city.
The only way I can see changing motorist's behaviour re pickups is not through policing: it would require policing 24/7 to be effective, along the entire stretch, and I can not see that happening anytime soon. I think a good idea for this portion of Frome road (I assume you're talking about the Western side down past the university campus?) would be to erect some sort of fencing so that drop-offs in this lane are no longer possible. Having said that, raising the bike lane so that motorists do not squeeze into it would also be of benefit, unless some of the footpath could be given up on this side of the road to make way for a cycling lane, with aforementioned fence keeping pedestrians out of the bike lane. This would also hopefully reduce the number of cyclists who use the cycling path on the eastern side of the road to head north (downhill), against the prescribed flow. Otherwise, I completely agree with your sentiment.
kingsnew almost 8 years ago
I think the proposal to be extreemly short sightedWhy plan a bike path which ends at Glen Osmond Road, when by extending it across to Porter Street, Parkside , Adelaide would have a bike pathway that extends from the northern suburbs right through to Cross Roads and beyond?You are missing out on a golden oportunity to devert much of the southern suburbs bike traffic into a much more user friendly environment.The established paths leading into the city from Porter Street in the southern parklands currently channel bikes onto busy Pultney Street. The "more hardy bike riders" have carved their own paths by taking the most direct route, through the grass, to access Charlott Street. It is hard going but well used as you will see by examining the ruts.( incidently, they have been used to my direct knowledge for over 60 years, so this is nothing new)The journey into/out of the city escapes the mad rush of Pultney Street motorised traffic, making the short rough ride worth the effort.While you are at it, consider closing the mouth of Charlott Street at South Terrace.Rush hour traffic speeds along Charlott Street to make short cuts and avoid traffic Lights.Many cyclist travel in both directions along Charlott Street at present and have done so for the 25 years I have been living here.Many have to spear off to avoid hitting cars traveling at too fast a speed in such a narrow lane.This could be very simply overcome by following Unley Council's lead in the Porter Street example, by closing the mouth of Charlott Street at South Terrace and in effect ,restricting the flow of motor vehicles in that street, to local traffc only.I have worked most of my life in handling traffic problems and would welcome the oportunity to consult with whoever it is in the ACC who is driving this plan
Engage almost 8 years ago
Hi and thank you for your response!We value your comments and ideas in the development of this project. If you would like to be involved further in the Bike Lane consultation, you can either organise to meet the project owners at the new planning lab (Adelaide City Council, 25 Pirie St) or email the project team - Nick Nash on n.nash@adelaidecitycouncil.com. We would love to hear more about your ideas.
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SkateSA almost 8 years ago
As Rollerskating in any shape or form is illegal on the roads in Australia, we skaters would like some joint thought into bike lanes. Our main issue is that they need to be initially laid flat not sloped & in nice smooth bitumin (not gravel) & that they are constantly maintained.Rollerskating is illegal on the roads, not safe on footpaths & not wanted on the bike paths - how do those of us who wish to skate to work & events in the city manage to continue our healthy lifestyle?
IanBuckland almost 8 years ago
How about raised dots on the road, to alert drivers, with vibration and sound, when they stray into the area which is a bike lane ?Like they have on highways.
Definitely agree with this, all bike lanes should be marked with Vibraline to remind motorists when they stray into bike lanes. I had a motorist tell me that "cyclists all think they own the bloody road" in response to asking him "do you hate all cyclists, or just try to run down anyone regardless of them riding in the bike lane?" after he had nearly knocked me off my bike while reversing out of a car park, then nearly bowling me over as he took off driving through the bike lane as he went.I think the irony of his answer was lost on him. While I know that not all motorists are this pre-historic, there's no telling which ones are. I hope they are in the minority, and that this idea will be a useful reminder to those who do intend to share the road.
There definitely needs to be a media campaign to educate drivers and keep it in front of them for a prolonged period - at least 12 months - it just takes councils & state government to properly fund it. And cycle consciousness should be in the questions and tests drivers have to pass to get their licence. It's a cultural shift that has to take place - trying to make drivers realise that they have to SHARE the road and what a lethal weapon they're in charge of.Of course, cyclists need to be nice and visible (flashing lights on even in the daytime, I reckon) and use the bell all the time for pedestrians.
Greywig almost 8 years ago
On busy roads like Frome and Pulteney Street, it is unreasonable to expect cyclists to share space with motorised traffic. It is too dangerous.The cycle lanes should be separate and raised. Painted lines are inadequate.There should be proper treatment at intersections.Could we finally get rid of bicycle lanes in door zones. They are a major cause of injuries to cyclists. Ideally on-street parking on Frome and Pulteney Streets would be removed to make space for wide raised bike lanes. If cars must be allowed to park on the street, please put the bike lane on the other side of the cars.
Fleepo almost 8 years ago
I cycle up Frome road to work a couple of days a week (from the zoo to Carrington st), and I agree with most of the existing comments - The section between North Tce and Grenfell st (southbound) is especially hazardous due to the limited space, the car park entrance (Cars tend to cut you off turning left into the car park) and the parked cars between Rundle and Grenfell streets. Perhaps the left hand lane between North Tce and Rundle could be some kind of "shared zone" - maybe low speed bumps or corrugations, green painted, or something to slow down or discourage cars in this lane, in this section of the road? This is probably the most dangerous part of my commute.Parked cars are problematic both southbound and northbound on frome road given the lack of space and high car volumes during peak hour. getting rid of the car parking on the easter side of the road would help a lot (Rundle-Wakefield st) The northbound bike lane on Frome rd past the university is very narrow, and as others have said most days people stop to drop off/pick up students which makes things very hazardous. Perhaps Frome rd could be one lane northbound here?But in general the proposal looks like a great idea, in my opinion.
Lou almost 8 years ago
Fantastic Idea!I ride with my children into the edge of the city - it would be great to be able to ride with them more extensively around the city in safety.Please make the lanes for bikes ONLY. Would some sort of barrier system between bike lane and car lane work?Bike lanes tend to get lots of gravel and road rubbish in them - causing punctures and potentially falls. Can these be maintained regularly.
Rearrange almost 8 years ago
I live on Melbourne Street and the most obvious and direct route for me into the city is along Frome Road. So any improvements to Frome Street, which are desperately needed, are welcome.However, I wish the improvements continued north to Victoria Drive. Others have adequately stated the dangers of this strip. While it is better than it was, it is still unpleasant and unsafe. I.e. The north bound bike lane is very narrow, very rough (gutter edge and tree root protrusions), difficult to see because of tree shading, and constantly has cars stopping on it to drop off and pick up passengers. The south bound lane is a nice idea but the density of pedestrians at many times of the day make it unusable … there simply is not enough room for the number of pedestrians and cyclists using this important route (and the pedestrians seem to behave like blind sheep).I would love to see the single-lane format of Frome Road between Melbourne Street and Victoria Drive continued between Victoria Drive and North Terrace (ideally to Rundle Street at the least). Removing a car traffic lane along this short section of road would allow a bike path in both directions on the road-side of the street trees and a pedestrian space on the building side of the trees (no car parking should be allowed at any time).
SACyclist almost 8 years ago
My commute covers from Flinders St to Rundle Road every day, there is no easy way out of the north east side of the city. The four biggest dangers to me, which would be good if they were considerationsfor any bike lane design are: - 1) Buses - cycling alongside a bus is dangerous, buses and bikes don't mix. 2. Motorists wandering into the bike lane (easy to do) so I'm not being crtical but please can bike lanes be better marked, signed etc so motorists look before they move over / turn. 3) Motorists opening car doors from parked or unloading passengers in the bike lane. 4) Pedestrians using the bike lane as a crossing point between parked cars. Again better markings and signage might make them look before they step out. Also in an ideal world could we get a model like the UK and Copenhagen where cyclists can have a box at the front of the lights, rather than when four or five cyclists are waiting at the lights getting pinned alongside busses and cars which can lead to getting clipped because they are not aware you are there. Finally thank you Adelaide City Council for even listening to people's views.
Crusher almost 8 years ago
I support other congratulatory notes to ACC on their plans to improve bike line provision in the Frome St and Pulteney Street zones. I am a daily commuter along Pirie and Frome streets and the additional safety of a bike lane would be most welcome.As a recent visitor to Sydney the have a nice solution for on road bike paths that in some places provides a bi-directional bike lane, with separate signalling which is separated from the main carriage way by a "gutter" an is either raised above road height or has a barrier between the motor vehicle roadway and the bikeway. Additionally the bikeway is surfaced in green, similar to the bike lane guides on Bartels Road and around Light Square.I think both would be a welcome addition to protecting cyclists. If only one was viable I would recommend the colour surfacing as it provide a visual and textural que to drivers and pedestrians that they should be cyclist aware.
Russell almost 8 years ago
I commute from Magill to Forestville most days. It's fast going to work, slow going home.Recently I visited Berlin, mainly the east. I stayed in Prinzlauerberg. There were kids on the back seat of bikes everywhere. One thing that was very noticeable was that there are bike lanes on the footpaths of the major roads and off those major roads people ride safely and sensibly. Cars on the non major roads do the same. To put it bluntly, here in Adelaide, and Australia generally, the problem is attitude. Car drivers do not want to share their precious rights on the road. Therefore the only safe solution for cyclists is to separate them from mostly impatient drivers and the odd total idiot.
rideon almost 8 years ago
I really enjoy my ride into the city everyday - however Pulteney Street is the most difficult and dangerous part, especially from Pirie to North Terrace - so thankyou for paying attention to that part.I would like to see this bike lane - and most if possible, painted a different colour (maybe green) - for the sake of the motorists who are not aware that bike lanes exist.Particuarly motorist who may not drive in the city too often - they have little knowledge that these bike lanes exist - and the current signage is not enough to alert them. Keep up the good work.
Peter Lumb almost 8 years ago
Sydney City Council area has seen huge growth in cycling since the introduction of two way, colored separated bike lanes. And that is in a city where road space is scarcer than in Adelaide. The two way bike lanes were possible because car parking was removed and the education and consultation plan along all proposed routes was thorough. Lord Mayor Yarwood tells us Adelaide has more car park space than Sydney - Adelaide surely can do with less on both Pulteney or Frome or both.So in either Pulteney or Frome I'd like to see the Sydney option. Sydney has done the hard innovative work, there is Australian knowledge and experience of the issues and Adelaide cyclists can benefit from it.The Sydney Mayor, Clover Moore had to contend with the Sydney shock jock pro-car lobby, but she was skilled enough and sufficiently well entrenched enough to survive and have the bike lanes survive. It is time for Adelaide to take the next big step for cycling now that we have a Mayor who knows the issues, is popular, can speak with the media and has less fearsome media opponents. There is plenty of evidence to show that city cycling is growing very rapidly and big steps need to be taken to accommodate the growth. Forget the Sturt Street capitulation, It's time. Go Sydney!
austephen almost 8 years ago
I'm another cyclist who rides to or through the city daily. There are a number of simple things which can be done to make Frome Rd more bike friendly. When travelling South accross North Tce late at night, the bike button does not work and the lights are not on a regular timer either. This is a problem along the whole road at night as most lights are not on timers when it gets too late and most of them have no bike button to press. King William St has good facilities for bikes at intersections, even if cars sometimes decide the bike lane is actually a left turn lane.The bike button on the south side of the Frome, North Tce intersection needs to be replaced (it was removed a few months ago).The bike track/ lane to the North of North Tce has large pot holes and uneven lumps where trees are too close to the lane. Older people often try to tell you off for riding on the footpath, which is annoying because they are usually standing in the bike lane. There needs to be a greater delineation showing that the bike track is just for bikes as pedestrians and drivers both tend to occupy the bike lane for much longer than they should. The intersetions to the North also have poor light schedules in that a car could follow a green arrow and hit a cyclist who also has a green signal because the lights need to be re-programed. This is especially bad because visibliity is reduced by the trees and poles near intersections.The bike track bridge crossing the torrens further to the North was once well lit, the lights haven't been working on that for a while now.The parking along the South half of King William St makes it very hard for cars to see cyclists as they are reversing accross the bike lane. If we're lucky they will be parked behind a small car so we can see them coming. Those parks are terrible and new car parks should of that style should never be approved on the side of a road.
Kinnoda almost 8 years ago
I do not commute by bike, however any improvements to the bicycle network in the city are welcomed. We are one of the most cycle friendly cities in the world and any improvements to lanes will bolster that image.However, if the priority in the city is on cyclists and pedestrians, as has always been Council policy, safety of cyclists in those lanes needs to be ensured. I understand that business in Adelaide has always felt that lanes take away customers, however it needs to be shown that this is not the case - in most areas, it would seem, cars are parked in multi-storey garages and people walk to their destination.The free bike ride program is fantastic and should be expanded perhaps with the help of sponsors. I think that to integrate the system with public transport, there should be bikes for hire near nodes such as Adelaide Railway Station (Convention Centre is too far out the way) and the South Terrace Parklands Tram Stop. Available for hire should be between the hours of 8.00 am - 6.00 pm because often workers will work 8.30 - 5.00 pm shifts. Otherwise, bikes are only accommodating tourists or those who work irregular day time shifts.The idea of having showers for riders is visionary - I think this is a fantastic idea, and will be well documented in cycling literature in years to come. The free bike ride system is also fantastic, coming well ahead of Melbourne with their corporate half hour, paid ridership nodes.Overall, we are on the right path.
fairweathercyclist almost 8 years ago
I think this is great to see Council tackling some of the more challenging streets which need improvement for cyclists - its good to see the idea to catering for fast riders (Pulteney) with a direct route and people wishing to take a quieter route (Frome).I commute every day from the southern suburbs and I currently use West Terrace and Grote Street to find my way in. While Grote street has had some great improvements for cyclists, there's a few problems which need to be ironed out which should be considered in Pulteney Street which has similar issues. The cycling space seems to function as both a bike lane and an informal bus lane which creates conflicts for cyclists in peak times. The other issue is that drivers tend 'sneak out' to drive 100-200m in the bike lane to turn left. Please make sure the design takes this into account and encourages the right behaviours from road users. Also, as others have mentioned - please avoid door zones! (I like e0n's idea about the vibration strips).Finally, the most crucial things are legible connections to a wider network and intersections - please make sure that the lanes/pathways actually connect and not simply end.
Lucy almost 8 years ago
Bike lanes should be made a different colour to the road, especially at intersections and side streets. I've had many near misses (and two crashes) due to cars turning across bike lanes or pulling in from a side street. Coloured lanes would hopefully prompt motorists to be mindful of cyclists when crossing over a bike lane.
Australia is one of the few nations in the world with mandatory bicycle helmet laws for adults. There is very little credible scientific evidence that helmet laws significantly reduce the incidence of serious injury or death for cyclists, however there is ample evidence to show that helmet laws discourage cycling.Cycling is a safe and healthy activity. The health and social benefits of getting more people onto bicycles far outweighs the very small risk that is involved in not wearing a helmet.Adelaide city council should use their local authority to over traffic management to allow bike riders to freely ride with no helmet if they wish to do so.Also should remove any rules preventing the riding of bicycles or skates on footpaths at moderate speeds if people wish to do that.
If the ACC wants to accomplish its task of making the city more bike friendly, decreasing congestion by making it more attractive to bikes than cars, I see this as a completely compatible and feasible idea.Check it out, this is rush hour in Copenhagen; the benchmark for bike-friendly cities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXw_t172BKY Not many helmets, and look at the weather!If ACC could start by reducing the speed limit in the city to 40 or 35 k/hr? Much safer for cyclists then; it will encourage a much greater participation rate for people living in suburbs closer to the city to ride in preference to driving.
janeb almost 8 years ago
I agree with both of these projects. However, would it make better sense to join up the Porter St bike path which goes through the park lands to the Charlotte St Frome Rd bike lane? I have used this track many times to avoid Pulteney St, and it is quite managable until you get close to Grenfell or Rundle St intersections, ie lower traffic volume than Pulteney St and no buses
Pauline almost 8 years ago
Although I think the new bike lanes are an excellent project I am a little concerned with one particular part of the route. The designated area, between Carrington Street and Regent Street South is currently only for pedestrian traffic. Additionally, a number of residences have direct entry onto the laneway. Should this area become a dedicated bike lane, provision must be made for the safety of pedestrians and residents as well as the cyclists. In its current layout the area would be quite restricted for use as a 'shared space'. The safety aspect is exacerbated by the fact that the pedestrian area starts and/or ends at the front entrance of The Box Factory on Regent Street South. This facility is used by both the U3A Adelaide and the Box Factory Community Group with numerous people accessing it throughout the day, into the evenings and at the weekends.
Marjatta almost 8 years ago
With the proposed Frome/RegentSouth/Castle/CharlotteSt Bicycle route what will be the new proposals for vehicular traffic and parking in Charlotte St, Charlotte Pl and Louisa St. Will Charlotte St. Become Two way thoroughfare to cater for the new bicycle lane?Will Charlotte St. be a clearway bicycle thoroughfare in East -West direction as per demand in the morning and evening? How will this effect the parking on the Eastern side of Charlotte St,will it still have permit parking?The route along the Western edge of the East parkland would in my opinion be a better plan to develop as a bicycle path as there are less cross streets and the flow of bicycles could be controlled with the traffic lights on Wakefield St, Bartles Rd, Rundle Rd and Botanic Rd as against 11 cross streets from South Tce to North Tce in the proposed plan.Bicyclists do at the present use Charlotte St as a two way thoroughfare ignoring the safety of the other users of the Street. Also Charlotte St is used as a short cut in the morning peak hour to dodge traffic lights, LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY signs and policing would make the street a lot safer.Have a look at other cities else where in the world as to the planning of bicycle paths, I can only speak of the intelligent planning in Helsinki where bicycle paths are separate from roads and are planned with the developement of new suburbs, not as an afterthought in this country.
Tommo_87 almost 8 years ago
Great to see ACC is commited to improving bicycle facilities.I use Pulteney St daily and find it reasonably safe.Though the combined bike/bus lane doesn't always work.I suggest having the bus lane against the footpath, then a metre wide bike lane covered with green, non-slip paint, then the two lanes of traffic.One issue is with the motorists wanting to turn left off of Pulteney, changing lanes too early or very suddenly, often oblivious to cyclists.At intersections if the front of the bike lane was a metre in front of the car lanes we would be far more visible.
Bel almost 8 years ago
As a resident on Charlotte Street I am concerned about the proposed changes. Charlotte Street is narrow and has restricted parking as it is, and access will be even further limited for residents. This plan may be great for a cyclist from Unley, but a round about route for the city ratepayer to get home. Perhaps money would be better spent sealing the myriad of bridle paths through the parklands and onto Pulteney Street where, I do agree, there is a dangerous bottleneck in the mornings for cyclists. But as for these quiet connecting streets, they are safe for cyclists already, taking away parking to draw a line on the road seems a pointless waste of public money.
Phil almost 8 years ago
I am a daily bike commuter. My morning journey takes me down Carrington Street from the east parklands before turning into right Regent Street North (Frome Street). On my evening journey I use Pulteney Street and then turn left into Carrington Street which I then follow all the way to the east parklands. I find the T-junction intersection at Carrington and Regent Street North to be quite hazardous. Vehicles negotiating a right-hand turn at the end of Regent Street North often fail to give way adequately. I feel this hazard could be greatly reduced by placing a roundabout at this intersection. A roundabout would improve safety as vehicles would only have to worry about giving way to traffic approaching from a single direction rather than from both directions. In addition, a roundabout at this location would not only calm the traffic flow but it would likely reduce congestion at the intersection as traffic would not have to bank up as much while waiting for Carrington Street traffic to clear in both directions when turning right at the end of Regent Street North.
As a pedestrian my walk to and from work takes me along Regent Street and Frome Street. The narrow pedestrian/bike path past the Box Factory, and the Carrington Street intersection, can be very hazardous. Even a zebra crossing across Carrington Street at that point would be very useful. I understand cyclists' disdain at inconsiderate drivers, but as a pedestrian cyclists can be just as dangerous (and yes, they too break the road rules) - especially when riding much too fast for narrow shared zones like the path past the Box Factory. Any bike path development needs to also take into account the safety of pedestrians.
bicycle dave almost 8 years ago
The plan itself looks good. I often have to travel along either Frome Rd or Pultney St and the current lack of bike lanes in the first couple of blocks from North Terrace have means it is quite hazardous. To be effective though, there needs to be greater enforcement of bicycle lanes along with publicity that it is happening. Many drivers create hazards and impediments to cyclists in bicycle lanes - either because they are ignorant of the rules for using bike lanes have become accustomed to a lack of action by authorities when they do break the law in relation to bicycle lanes. Only when it starts registering with the majority of drivers that if they illegally enter a bicycle lane, they risk getting fined and losing demerit points will they start changing their behavior.Also more locations for free city bikes would be great. A visible presence on North Terrace around the University precinct would be great.
tuesdayu almost 8 years ago
I would use Frome Rd from Nth Tce to Carrington St as a route to work if there was a bike lane. At the moment I would rather take my chance with the buses on King William St.My issue is with car users who do not acknowledge the bike lane. It needs to be sufficiently wide and a different colour to the road with good signage. Remove any short-term parking outside of CBC on Frome Rd.
kyto almost 8 years ago
Thanks for trying to improve cycling in the city! I commute daily from the South down the entire stretch of Frome road. It is a dodgy and narrow ride approaching North Terrace. However, I still prefer this to King william road -where on the south end despite a fairly wide bike path we are constantly being threatened with cars backing out directly onto the bike path. My ideal path would be a completely seperate path (not between car parking or in a bus zone) going north south through the city either on Pultney (were currently we risk getting squashed by a bus) or down Frome. There are hundreds of cyclists making the right choice for the environment and our health- we deserve at least one safe route into the city.
interested almost 8 years ago
While I believe that the design and provisions of bikeways are vitally important for the continued sustainable use and growth of our city, some more thought will be needed for the more southern areas of the proposed plan for cyclists so they can safely travel to and from the city centre. 1. Regent Street South is narrow with two narrow footpaths interrupted by a large number of street signs, a fire hydrant, trees and light poles. Pedestrians usually walk along the road due to footpath congestion, overhanging branches, rubbish bins awaiting collection and very uneven surfaces. There is parking on both sides of the street with a single lane being left for vehicle traffic, pedestrians and cyclists. This range of users causes near misses on a daily basis.2. There are two often-used (vehicle) lane ways entering Regent Street South as well as several driveways and garage exits opening directly onto the footpath/road as well as the exit from McLaren Street. Cyclists need to take evasive action to avoid collisions.3. The street is used heavily by vehicles as the exit from the one-way McLaren Street, as a drop off and turn around point for deliveries and patrons to the Box factory and U3A as well as providing some parking for residents. Halifax Street businesses often have delivery trucks using their back entrances or laneways off McLaren Street or Regent Street South, adding to the traffic on this narrow street.4. A large coaster bus and trailer and other trucks often park at the northern end of Regent Street South outside the Box Factory entrance and at the pathway into the 'park 'between Carrington St and Regent St South. Turning is often difficult, made worse by vehicles dropping off or picking up (often frail/elderly) patrons at the Box Factory (daytime, nights & weekends), so three or four point turns are required. Often these manouvres have been started with no thought to other pedestrians or cyclists attempting to enter the 'park' or Regent Street South or vehicles exiting McLaren Street. Visibility is often very poor with this congestion.5. The street is already used by large numbers of cyclists, many of whom cut the corners entering or exiting Regent Street from Halifax. We witness several near misses each day as vehicles enter/exit Regent Street South into the path of these cyclists.6. Visibility at the Halifax St / Regent Street South intersection is limited as there is a large electricity transformer adjacent to the intersection and vehicles move into the existing bike lane on Halifax Street to be able to see when it is safe to continue onto Halifax Street. In addition, this transformer box prevents line of sight access to cyclists who exit Castle Street heading north into Halifax Street and then Regent Street South. Two large transformers at the Carrington Street /Regent Street North intersection present similar visibility issues for cyclists and pedestrians.7. Pedestrian traffic is frequent and often consists of small groups. The Regent Street South route is a direct one for access to Frome Road. Box Factory patrons also move between the cafe on Halifax/Castle Street corner and their vehicles at various times during the day. At times their passage is haphazard due to slow walking, frailty and poor hearing. They often do not hear/realise that cyclists are approaching- evasive action is required.8. the 'park' between Regent Street North and South has a winding narrow path through it. Trees overhang. Gravel adjoins the brick pathway for much of its length. This gravel is difficult for bikes to move across and we have witnessed several incidents where riders have come to grief when trying to move around pedestrians and move off the brick path. The Box Factory entrance as well as entrance to the flats adjacent to the park make cycling difficult and potentially dangerous through this section. As a pedestrian, I have been nearly knocked down several times by cyclists who give no warning of their rapid approach in this section. The shady nature of this section also makes visibility difficult at some times of the day and footing is poor due to tree roots lifting the bricks.9. The path through the 'Park' is often covered with water (from poorly designed and installed irrigation and rain) meaning foot and cycle travellers are splashed by others who pass in this area.10. The exit from the 'park' into Regent Street South has a bollard immediately in front of the ramp from the street, making negotiating the entrance difficult, particularly when there is a vehicle parked in the loading zone.The idea is a great one, but the route needs some thought with the narrow nature and practical aspects needing attention. Ideally, cars and bikes should be separated for the safety of cyclists. Maastricht, in the Netherlands has a wonderful system that we should look at.
andrews almost 8 years ago
I agree with the recommendation of others to join the bike path from Charlotte St to Porter St Unley via the bridle track near Marshmallow Park - it is so heavily used that it may as well be formalised into a sealed bike track - the current ruts are never going away unless it becomes a sealed path !I live near the park between Charlotte and Castle streets and don't have any problem with it becoming a more "formal" bike path - but do sympathise with the residents that live on the street, it is hard to see how this can be done safely without removing on-street parking. If the council can pull it off with a minimum of facilities loss it would be welcome though. At the moment there a many cyclists (including myself sometimes) that go the wrong way up or down Castle/Charlotte and seem to do so in relative safety - it would be good if we could somehow formalise the arrangement.
Zone almost 8 years ago
I am a resident of Charlotte St and I do believe that better conditions for cyclists are required. However, it is quite concerning that the documentation provided by the council for comment on by interested parties:1. Is misleading and incorrect - from the map it appears that there are no residences or individuals affected by the changes to Charlotte St, as there is a hospital located on one side of the street. This is entirely incorrect, one side of this street is housing - the residents on this side of the street rely on on-street parking as there is no off-street parking available. Please note that St Andrews Hospital is located to the right of Hutt St. I note that this error does not appear to have been picked up by AECOM or the Adelaide City Council prior to distribution of the map or associated documentation.2. Does not include street names for the relevant streets which would have enabled individuals reviewing the map to easily identify this error.3. Does not identify one way streets - both Charlotte and Castle Sts are narrow, one-way streets with permit parking for their residents. Both streets have little vehicle traffic.4. Does not identify areas which are currently restricted to bike/pedestrian access, nor provide a guide to what is meant by the markings indicated on the map at Castle/Gilles St and Carrington/Regent Street South. 5. The scale of the map is also of a concern. It shows Castle and Charlotte Street as being the same width as Frome and Pultney Street. This is not the case and I also note that other smaller roads have been marked on the map correctly.I contacted AECOM two weeks ago to make a booking for an onsite consultation. Whilst they took my details and advised that someone would get back to me to make a booking, two weeks later the period of consultation has closed and I am yet to have a return phone call, or a consultation with AECOM staff.I am troubled that at this early stage in this process so much has gone pear shaped.
Thanks for your response. We appreciate your interest in the project and will ensure a meeting is arranged as a matter of priority. We are committed to ensuring that all of the businesses and residents on or close to the proposed bike corridor have the opportunity to be heard. This will ensure that our designers can consider all the issues raised and deliver a cohesive design that balances the needs of all users. It should be noted that the attached map was provided to give an indication of the route the bike lanes will take. We deliberately did not provide the names of all the streets as the map would look to cluttered. We acknowledge the error with the hospital location in the early version of the maps and have rectified the in later version.Everyone will have a further opportunity to make comments on the designs during stage two of the consultation phase later this year.
pascalo almost 8 years ago
I live on Frome Street and I think it should really have a bike lane all the way through past the Zoo. The more space for cycling the better.I also think that the red lights as they are at the moment cycling up / down frome street are really frustrating. One has to stop at every light basically, there's no "green wave".On a related note: Would it make sense to make the pedestrian lights switch without pressing the button. I think this would increase awareness and care when drivers are making a turn.
East Ender almost 8 years ago
Great initiative. I regularly commute via bike from the Burnside area, and am a little surprised that you are using Frome St, rather than East Tce. East Tce is an ideal bike road as it is wide, has no real vehicle traffic (between South Tce and Wakefield St), has an existing bike lane access from Greenhill Road through the parklands (Beaumont rd), is already heavily used by cyclists. For instance, to get from the Eastern or South Eastern fringe of the parklands to the Adelaide Uni, I believe there should be bike lanes starting at South and East Tce corner, up to Wakefield St, pedestrian lights to cross Wakefield St (also of value to CBC school), continue on East Tce to Bartells Rd, use existing Pirie St pedestrian lights, up East Tce to North Tce, to the Uni. Apart from the safety aspect, they are all very pretty areas that show off our beautiful city. Also this frees up Frome St which is already narrow and heavily used by vehicles
Reviewing this I'd like to propose to also include an improvement on how a cyclist is supposed to cross from Glen Osmond Rd to Hutt Street.The multi-lane layout of Glen Osmond makes it really hard to make a right turn, and I think this is the most dangerous spot I encounter in my cycling.After crossing Greenhill Rd the layout changes to double lane and a parking strip, into which the cyclist is squeezed by the passing cars. Then the road widens into a 3 lane layout, left lane is straight onwards, middle is optional turning lane, right lane is turning lane.In order to take the left turn I have to cross at least the left lane well in advance, otherwise the passing cars will force me going straight. If I then remain on the right side of the middle lane I am in great danger of being overlooked by a fast car going straight. So I find myself veering over three lanes to the very right edge to make the turn, just to then struggle to cross over into the cycle lane after I have made the turn, with faster cars passing me on the inside.Not a good experience.I it would help if cyclists would be guided off the busy, fast road onto the cycle lanes in a manner that doesn't force conflict with faster cars, for example a different signal, a clear separate lane or something like that.
Overall, I applaid the council for taking on a commitment like this. Having commuted in and around the CBD for the last 13 years I can only welcome more bike lanes.My general recommendations to the council;- be bold - don't things in halfs like the bike lane on frome rd heading south toward north terrace - this is a bad design and only shifted cyclists from the road but has caused many problems with pedestrians- be bold (2) - built a bike lane that will be there in 50 years time. The "Copenhagen" style bike lane in Sturt St was not Copenhagen at all. It seemed a semi-solution that tried to satisfy all parties but resulted in frustration for all.- be bold (3) - introduce a minimum clearance between a car door opening and the end of a handlebar - if a bike lane can't provide then either remove the car park or don't build the bike lane in the first instance - as it is safer to take up the whole lane of traffic rather than trying to "straddle" between parked cars and overtaking cars.- be bold (4) - observe bike lanes in melbourne and sydney and assess what does/doesn't work- be bold (5) - encourage intelligent design on roads that prevents drivers driving in bike lanes - perhaps "nudging" by installing concrete edging forces drivers to hold a correct driving line rather than lazy straddling.- be bold (6) - just be bold and build something that makes a statement!
ferraritifosi27 over 7 years ago
It looks like a great plan, I believe that more can be done in our city due to the wideness of our roads. I also would like to see bike lanes newly made by widening the roads on Wakefield Road/Street, East Terrace, Flinders Street, Hutt Street and Rundle Road. Those bike lanes could also be newly made and help to make great run off areas for Motor Racing in the future for events such as the Clipsal 500 and possibly even Formula 1 if our Government can step on this chance as Bernie Ecclestone said he is going to subsidise the cost of the Australian Grand Prix if it becomes a night race. They could make great run off areas and improve driver safety for our Temporary Street Circuit and could help us to get back the Category 1 circuit license. The wider you have the roads the bigger the bike lanes could be and could help cyclists safety too.
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