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__label__cc	0.624801	0.375199	Nvidia Releases Graphics Drivers With Major Improvements Posted by mcctech On September 4th, 2019 / No Comments There's great news today in the tech realm for gamers around the world. Nvidia recently announced a major driver update for its graphics cards that offer a variety of improvements. The 436.02 update promises a framerate improvement of up to 23 percent for World War Z, Strange Brigade, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V, and Apex Legends. The new update also includes a Freestyle sharpening filter, and an ultra-low latency mode. That is the big draw, and it's designed specifically with highly competitive games in mind. It can reduce latency by up to 33 percent and will work on DirectX 9 and DirectX 11 titles. Unfortunately, Vulkan and DirectX 12 games won't see any benefit. If you're a fan of pixel art games like TFL or Terarria, you'll be pleased to know that the most recent update includes GPU integer scaling, which will allow you to scale up retro games like these without blurriness. In addition to these changes, Nvidia is also expanding its G-Sync compatibility list to include Asus' VG27A and Acer's CP3271 / XB273 GP monitors. The 30-bit color feature previously only found in Nvidia's Studio drivers is also included in this latest update. This is great news for gamers, obviously. In addition, the new capabilities will also be of interest at the Enterprise level, depending on what business you're in. If your company publishes games, then naturally it will be easy for you to take advantage of the new capabilities and push your titles into new frontiers. Animation studios will also find some benefit, but honestly, just about any graphically intense application will see at least a marginal benefit from the driver update. This makes it well worth grabbing at your earliest opportunity. Kudos to Nvidia for such an expansive update. Gamers, rejoice! Malicious Browser Extensions Becoming More Common Massive Pacemaker Recall Over Hacking Threat Space Buffs Watch Out For Mac Virus Apply Security Update To Protect Against Nvidia Vulnerability	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2690
__label__wiki	0.860648	0.860648	Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug curbs the disease in mice by Medindia Content Team on March 2, 2006 at 10:32 AM Mental Health News Frank LaFerla, a professor of neurobiology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and also the senior author in the research said that the experimental drug AF267B is effective against both forms of brain lesions found in Alzheimer's disease in mice. This compound (AF267B) curbs both the amyloid protein plaques that collect in Alzheimer's-affected brains, as well as another lesion, the tangles of protein called tau. In mice that have been genetically designed to mimic Alzheimer's disease AF267B also appears to reverse cognitive declines. Researchers said that the mice appeared to gain renewed powers of memory and learning after treatment. The findings of the study were reported in the journal Neuron. AF267B is a perfect drug for the Alzheimer's disease. It has the disease-modifying capacity that treats the symptoms and also reverses the cognitive declines. Frank LaFerla said that AF267B is an M1 agonist. It acts by stimulating the muscarinic receptor which is present on the surface of nerve cells. In the Alzheimer's disease there is a selective loss of neurons which produce the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. He said that by stimulating the M1 receptor one can boost the acetylcholine activity and AF267B does the stimulation. It was developed by the famous Alzheimer's researcher and study co-author Abraham Fisher, of the Israel Institute for Biological Research, in Ness-Ziona, Israel. But all this was possible only because of the genetically designed mouse. This mouse mimics human Alzheimer's disease more closely than any previous rodent strain. That's because these mice develop both plaques and tangles whereas the previous models failed to develop tangles. William Thies, vice president of medical and scientific affairs at the Alzheimer's Association said that this research is the stepping stone to find the cure for human Alzheimer's disease. LaFerla said that in these mice models it was found that when the M1 receptors were stimulated there was a reduction in the two major neuropathological lesions plaques and tangles. After this these mice were given AF267B. They began to perform much better in tests that assessed memory and learning, reversing previous Alzheimer's-linked cognitive dysfunction. Later examination of brain tissue confirmed that the drug appears to target neurons in exactly those brain centers affected by the disease. On the other hand LaFerla said that success in mice is not always a guarantee of success in human patients. Further research has to be done with various combinations of drugs on these mouse models. He also said that an effective drug should clear both the plaques and tangles. << UN Formulates Action Plan for Relief to Recovery in Quake-hi... Bird Flu Virus in a Dead Mallard and a Gull near Budapest, H... >> Noscaphene (Noscapine) Blood - Sugar Chart Drug toxicity is an adverse reaction of the body towards a drug that results as a side effect of a drug, reaction to a drug or drug abuse. Drug ToxicitySignature Drug Toxicity Bariatric Surgery Does Not Always Help Mental Health of Overweight Teens Online Bullying may Increase the Risk of Depression & PTSD 'Love Hormone' - Oxytocin Improves Attachment Issues in Autistic People Postpartum Depression in Moms May Up Atopic Dermatitis Risk in Kids Psychedelic Drugs can Help Treat PTSD More Mental Health News	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2694
__label__cc	0.504651	0.495349	Interim Legal How to Use Your December Downtime Kate Reder Sheikh Not everyone will have a lull in December —I’m looking at you, lawyers whose practice is focused on a January–December fiscal year —but many associates will. Clients and partners will be on extended holidays. Senior associates will duck out and return hours later with shopping bags, shaking off their umbrellas. That’s the holiday season for many lawyers. So what should you do with your time? Finish your work, obviously – but also take this time to assess and invest in your path forward. How can you do that? - Meet with recruiters and pick one to work with in the future. This is a time when sneaking out for a coffee is less noticeable. Set some meetings with 1-2 of the recruiters whose emails have caught your eye, and put a face to the name. You can get a touch of career advice, figure out who you want to work with, a make the first step into building that relationship. - Make a three-year plan. I think a detailed five-year plan feels ambitious for most people at the beginning and middle of practice. Sit down and figure out the following: In three years, do you still want to be at a firm (and if so, this firm or another)?o Do you still want to be in this geographical area? Do you want to be working the way you’re working now or differently (i.e., want to stay somewhere similar or do something like move to a boutique)? Imagine yourself in your chair, in your office, reporting to the same partners in three years. How does it feel? - Network. Go to the holiday parties you’re invited to in your professional capacity—within reason. You never know how a casual connection might lead to something really remarkable down the road. One of my candidates recently accepted an offer from a partner she first met in an elevator. Kismet happens at work, too. - Rest. Coming into 2019 recharged is one of the best things you can do for yourself professionally. Whether you’re planning to make a run where you are, or make a move, try to take advantage of the quiet moments to steel yourself for January. I’d be delighted to meet you in December. Let me know if you’d like to set something up! Send me a private message or email me at kredersh@mlaglobal.com. READ THIS ARTICLE ON LINKEDIN Kate Reder Sheikh is a Managing Director in the Associate Practice Group of legal recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa. Based in San Francisco, Kate works with law firms to identify talents associates to join their practices and acts as a career advisor to associates throughout their careers. More Articles by Kate Reder Sheikh There is currently no related content for this person Licensee : Allegis Group Singapore Private Limited Business Registration No. (UEN) : 200909448N Licence No. : 10C4544	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2702
__label__wiki	0.786997	0.786997	Trade Talk & Rumors Reporter's Inbox On The Move presented by Penske Rare Feats Top 25 high school Draft prospects Seven players from list slated to compete in USA Baseball's NHSI By Jonathan Mayo The National High School Invitational starts on Wednesday, and with it, 16 of the top high school teams in the country will descend on the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. As usual, the rosters in this tournament are deep with talent.As the 2017 high school season has The National High School Invitational starts on Wednesday, and with it, 16 of the top high school teams in the country will descend on the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. As usual, the rosters in this tournament are deep with talent. As the 2017 high school season has gotten underway, the landscape of prep talent for the 2017 Draft has changed. There's still a bit more than two months until the June 12-14 event, so it's likely to change a lot more, but below is look at the Top 25 high school players in this year's Draft class. Seven of them will be participating in the NHSI this week. • Elite prospects pack 2017 NHSI * NHSI participant 1. Hunter Greene, RHP/SS, Notre Dame High, Sherman Oaks, Calif. Greene could become the first high school right-hander to go No. 1 overall, and he is talented enough to be a first-round pick as an infielder as well. His plus stuff combined with his athleticism plays very well on the mound. 2. Royce Lewis, SS/OF, JSerra Catholic High, San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Playing shortstop for his high school team, the super-athletic Lewis has also shown the ability to play center field, which many consider his future home. He started slow, but he's starting to pick it up now. * 3. Nick Pratto, 1B/LHP, Huntington Beach (Calif.) High A two-way player who has separated himself with the bat this spring, Pratto has long been a favorite of area scouts, but he's now getting more national attention as he's added power to his advanced feel to hit. 4. Jordon Adell, OF/RHP, Ballard High, Louisville, Ky. Adell is just getting started, and he homered early. The tools are plentiful, it's just a question of whether he can use them consistently. 5. D.L. Hall, LHP, Valdosta (Ga.) High Hall has thrown well in the early stages, picking up where he left off with his three-pitch mix, remaining a priority for national scouts everywhere. 6. Trevor Rogers, LHP, Carlsbad (N.M.) High Rogers really put himself on the map with a strong showing over the summer. While his stuff has backed up a little bit early this spring, there is a ton of projection to this 6-foot-6 left-hander. * 7. Jacob Heatherly, LHP, Cullman (Ala.) High A year ago, Braxton Garrett came to the NHSI with his Alabama high school team and threw very well. He eventually went No. 7 overall in the Draft. Heatherly, with his durable body and his feel for pitching, could follow a very similar path. * 8. Hans Crouse, RHP, Dana Hills High, Dana Point, Calif. Crouse has wiped away a rough first start against Garrett Mitchell and having to skip a start with a minor wrist issue. Since then, he's been back to his normal sense, touching the mid-90s with a good breaking ball, though some scouts still see a reliever profile. 9. Austin Beck, OF, North Davidson High, Arcadia, N.C. Beck was off of radars because a knee injury kept him off the summer showcase circuit, but he was showing off multiple tools as the spring unfolded, with power, speed and center-field skills intriguing scouts. 10. Blayne Enlow, RHP, St. Amant (La.) High While Enlow's velocity has been down a bit compared with his summer showcase performance, he has still shown a very good delivery and command of three pitches, perhaps overusing his outstanding breaking ball. 11. MacKenzie Gore, LHP, Whiteville (N.C.) High Gore's stock continues to rise as he throws well this spring, showing off his athleticism and pitchability, not to mention his outstanding changeup. He and Beck might fight it out for first high school product taken from North Carolina. 12. Calvin Mitchell, OF, Rancho Bernardo High, San Diego Mitchell is all about the bat and has garnered Garret Anderson comps in the past. He's gotten off to a bit of a slow start, but the potential to be a run-producing corner outfielder will have scouts coming to see him all spring. 13. Quentin Holmes, OF, Monsignor McClancy Memorial High, East Elmhurst, N.Y. Living in the Northeast, Holmes hasn't really gotten his season going just yet. But scouts will be pouring into New York to see how his top-of-the-scale speed looks as the Draft approaches. 14. Nick Allen, SS, Francis Parker School, San Diego Everyone loves Allen's defense, speed and makeup, but his size (or lack thereof) makes him very hard to place on Draft boards. He has added some strength this spring, which might help some teams feel more comfortable with taking him early. 15. Alex Scherff, RHP, Colleyville (Texas) Heritage High While Scherff's stock was down a little early this spring, he has enough of a track record, especially over the summer, to keep scouts coming to see if his plus fastball, excellent changeup and breaking ball look like they did on the showcase circuit. 16. Drew Waters, OF, Etowah High, Woodstock, Ga. Georgia has always been good for high school talent, especially outfielders, and Waters is the next in line. He's carried over a strong summer showcase showing off tools at the plate, on the basepaths and in center field. 17. MJ Melendez, C, Westminster Christian School, Palmetto Bay, Fla. Melendez likes to show off his catch-and-throw skills, but there's been more questions about the bat. He's made some strides physically; it remains to be seen how it will translate. 18. Shane Baz, RHP, Concordia Lutheran High, Tomball, Texas Early reports on the Texas right-hander have been good this spring. The TCU commit has four pitches in his arsenal, led by his fastball and cutter. 19. Jeremiah Estrada, RHP, Palm Desert (Calif.) High Estrada has been as consistent as usual, up to 94 mph, with good secondary offerings. Teams will have to get over his undersized right-hander stature to take him early. * 20. Garrett Mitchell, OF, Orange (Calif.) Lutheran High Mitchell is chock full of tools, especially speed, though he hasn't shown much power yet this spring. The industry seems to still be concerned about his Type 1 diabetes. * 21. Alex Toral, 1B, Archbishop McCarthy High, Southwest Ranches, Fla. Toral has been a name for quite some time, with the power potential to profile at first base. He's gotten off to a slow start this spring, though there's time for him to get his bat going. 22. Cole Brannen, OF, The Westfield School, Perry, Ga. Brannen may have finished the summer as the top Georgia prep outfielder, but it seems like Waters has passed by him. But he still has plus speed, excellent bat speed and the skills to play center field. 23. Kyle Hurt, RHP, Torrey Pines High, San Diego Hurt had a knee issue over the fall and rushed back this spring to face Calvin Mitchell a bit too quickly, but when 100 percent, he has an intriguing three-pitch mix coming from a strong and projectable frame. * 24. Mark Vientos, SS/3B, American Heritage School, Plantation, Fla. Vientos will almost certainly need to move to third at the next level. He'll be big and physical as he fills out his 6-foot-4 frame, but he'll have to make more consistent contact to tap into his raw power. * 25. Brady McConnell, SS, Merritt Island (Fla.) High McConnell started last summer looking like one of the top high school players in the country. He hasn't kept that up, but he still has tools as an up-the-middle infielder. Jonathan Mayo is a reporter for MLBPipeline.com. Follow him on Twitter @JonathanMayo and Facebook, and listen to him on the weekly Pipeline Podcast.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2703
__label__cc	0.717986	0.282014	HomeEnglish 中文 Electronic Science & Technology Building Block CEIEC Happy Mall Qianhai Industrial Integration & Operation Center Development and Operation of Industrial Park Zhuhai CEC High-tech Industrial Park Heyuan Industrial Park Tangxia Industrial Park Finance and Security Investment High-tech Enterprises Modern Service Enterprises Property and Industrial Park Management Enterprise Enterprises culture Operation Philosophy Electronic Science and Technology Building Block Zhuhai CEIEC High-tech Industrial Park You are here: Home > Real Estate > Industrial Park > Zhuhai CEIEC.. [Combining Forces to Fly High]CEIEC High-tech Industrial Park is solely invested by Zhuhai CEIEC High-tech Industry Investment Co., Ltd. on the Zhuhai Technology Innovation Coast of Zhuhai High-tech Industrial Development Zone. This Park mainly targets at high-tech companies in electronic information and high-tech materials. Making use of international marketing network formed in over 30 years, successful investment experience and its high position in China's electronic circle, China Electronics ShenZhen Company, the holding company of Zhuhai CEIEC High-tech Industry Investment Co., Ltd., has enabled industrialization of achievements in scientific research by means of sole proprietorship, joint venture, joint stock, cooperation, supporting, venture capital and other approaches, and created attracting space for the incubation and growth of high-tech companies. [Technology Base for Startups]Zhuhai Technology Innovation Coast is considered the startup incubator for high-tech enterprises in Zhuhai. Its most unique and attractive advantage is the concentration of campuses of 10 + famous universities including Sun Yat-Sen University, Beijing Normal University, Renmin University of China, and Beijing University of Chemical Technology, which provides powerful talent and intelligence support for the development of the Coast. CEIEC High-tech Industrial Park, a key component of the Technology Innovation Coast, which is home to a batch of high-level technology incubators and industrial bases including National Software Industrial Base (Southern Software Park), Guangdong Integrated Circuit Design and Production Base, Tsinghua Science Park, Zhuhai New Economic Resources Development Port of Harbin Institute of Technology, Guangdong High-tech Results Industrialization Model Base, Technology Innovation Base for Service Center of Small and Medium Enterprises in Guangdong, and Pioneer Parks, making it an ideal place for the R&D, manufacturing, and marketing for technology innovation-oriented enterprises. [Convenient Location to Easy Transportation] The Park is located at Tangjiawan, the start point of Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway, and the major portal for Zhuhai in the north. It is also a traffic hub, the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway, Guangzhou-Zhuhai West Expressway, and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau/Macao Bridge in plan will connect here. Hong Kong is only 70-minute sail away, and Guangzhou and Shenzhen are only 1.5-hour drive away on expressway. In its close proximity lie five airports of Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Macau, and Hong Kong, and four ports of Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, a great setting for logistics. Zhuhai is also mainland's most convenient way to get to Taiwan, and the Macau Airport, only half-hour drive from Zhuhai, also gives several flights directly to cities of Taiwan. Independent, Premium, Flexible and Practical By referencing high-tech parks at home and abroad, independence and premium is perfected combined here. Each production unit is independent, allowing every company to freely express their own touch and scientifically arrange the flow of people and goods, R&D and manufacturing parts. The elegant, spacious and modern decorative style can meet demands of all stages for high-tech startups to develop and grow Innovative Work, Comfortable Life Blending into the blue sea and sky, the park is just a natural part of the space. The Park embraces a low-density planning internally and focuses on the exchange between buildings and environment in all aspects, as well as enormous outdoor greening, elevated greening, and multilayer relaxing green platform. With different cultural and sports venues distributed here and there, the gentle sea breeze blows gently, the sea birds fly freely and the sea waves softly sings, creating a comfortable and ecological space for life and work. A Gathering of Elites A full range of supporting facilities including apartments, clubs, and restaurants form an independent system, which is closely connected with other supporting facilities outside the Park. The Park neighbours the business service center in plan to the north; the coastal North Qinglv Road to the east; the college park to the west; while in its south lies Zhuhai International Golf Club, Lakewood Golf Club, Hutchison Whampoa Horizon Cove, Tangjiawan Administration, Culture and Business Center, as well as high-end residential area and business facilities. E-mail??\|? Legal notices \|??Contact us??\|??Recruitment Tel:+86-755-83783205 83783800 Copyright © 2013-2023 CEIEC 粤ICP备06076252 Power by DedeCms	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2706
__label__cc	0.608463	0.391537	About Gaggenau Follow Updates from Gaggenau Unfollow Gaggenau Gaggenau is a manufacturer of high-quality home appliances “Made in Germany” and acknowledged as an innovative leader in design and technology. During its 330 year history Gaggenau has revolutionized the kitchen time and time again with its internationally acclaimed products. Gaggenau’s success is founded on technological innovation and purposeful, minimalistic design to create unparalleled performance. Gaggenau has been a subsidiary of BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH in Munich since 1995 and is currently represented in more than 50 countries with flagship showrooms in major cities around the world. In 2012, Gaggenau reached a turnover of more than 180 million euros. The difference is Gaggenau.More http://www.gaggenau.com/us AF 210 Visor Hood Equipped with a powerful blower that is suitable for air recirculation and air extraction, the AF 210 Visor Hood is designed for discreet integration into wall cabinets. Available in 24-inch and 36- inch width sizes, It features an extendable brushed stainless steel steam screen, integrated glass panel, and patented lowering frame. 400 Series Combi-steam oven The new 400 series Combi-steam oven is equipped with the world’s first fully automatic cleaning system with a fixed inlet and outlet water connection. With accurate temperature regulation from 120 - 200 degrees, it creates the perfect conditions for sous-vide cooking. Gaggenau Ventilation Gaggenau establishes its ventilation 200 series with the launch of three new ventilation models in various designs and widths. The island and wall-mounted hoods have newly designed rim extraction filters and are powerful and efficient. The appliances are also easy to install and operate. The series offers a wide selection of models that can be combined with all Gaggenau cooktops and cooking appliances to suit personal tastes and kitchen designs Gaggenau Dishwasher Offering maximum flexibility in loading the standard integrated "Power" option now provides for an extra boost in performance in Gaggenau dishwashers. Nothing is left to be desired. Energy-saving, efficient and quiet, it cleans and dries the dishes in record time Gaggenau 400 Cooktops Selected materials, outstanding performance and a fascinating presence – the Gaggenau Vario cooktops 400 series combines advanced professional-standard technology for private kitchens with sculptural design. For the first time, cooktops with widths of 15" to 36" can be freely combined. Thanks to precision crafting of the 3 mm stainless steel the appliances can be snugly fitted side-by-side. They are flush-mounted or – to create an intentional effect – surface-mounted with a visible surround. The front-mounted controls in solid stainless steel underscore the iconic design language. Vario Cooling 400 Series Exclusive cooling solutions that meet the highest standards. With its lavish LED lighting concept and meticulous detailing, the Vario cooling 400 series offers all the benefits of modern storage technology. The 14 cooling appliances in the can be combined in countless ways to create a stylish cooling wall. Illuminated by LED lighting, their stainless steel interiors, designed for optimal use of space, are bright and practical. Precision-manufactured select materials guarantee the longevity of these appliances. The quietest in their class, Engery Star Certified and K-star Certified. Gaggenau Baking The sculptural design of the 400 series include ovens, Combi-steam ovens, microwaves, fully automatic coffee machines, and warming drawers distinguished by maximum function. The oven 400 series creates a dramatic effect with its sculptural presence. The 400 series models are installed with slightly protruding fronts. Like all Gaggenau developments, professional kitchens are both the inspiration and benchmark in the brand’s ambition to meet the highest standards. DU VERRE HARDWARE is a leader in quality and original design for cabinet hardware. Working with highly respected designers from all aspects of the design world, Du Verre has created unique design-driven collections of knobs and pulls for fine furniture and interiors. DU VERRE is green! Our precision die cast hardware is manufactured entirely from recycled aluminum and is an environmentally friendly choice for professional and consumer alike. LEED compatible. Darren Morgan Working in rural Ireland, Darren Morgan is a designer and writer who is beginning to make an impression far beyond Toma Haines With a shopping bag in one hand and a champagne glass in the other, Toma Clark Haines is The Antiques Andrew Dunning After years working in the corporate world, Andrew Dunning left the City to follow his true passion of Design, so	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2707
__label__wiki	0.696055	0.696055	Arts & Fashion Exclusive My Green Pod Clothing Latest Mag Food and climate change Smiles in the aisles Get food naked Guatemala: the perfect destination for vegans BY KATIE - MYGREENPOD, 24 March '17 Food is ‘a public health issue concerned with climate change and environmental health’ In a new briefing, public health charity Medact and Eating Better (a 50 organisation-strong alliance for healthy, sustainable diets) are calling for more to be done to promote the key health and sustainability message to reduce meat and dairy consumption and eat more plant-based foods. Changing diets The call comes as new government-funded research shows that two-thirds (66%) of the adults in a UK-wide survey who agree that human behaviour is causing climate change also agree that we could significantly reduce the impact of climate change if we all made changes to our diets. On top of that, 65% of all adults surveyed said they would like to receive more information on climate change and the food system. Yet in an analysis of national dietary guidelines, Medact and Eating Better found that a number of other countries, including Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany, have gone further than the UK’s Eatwell Guide in promoting sustainability messaging in their national dietary guidelines. ‘For the health community, food is no longer simply an issue of healthy diets. It is also a public health issue concerned with climate change and environmental health. ‘The food on our plates not only impacts our individual health, but also has significant implications for the health of the planet upon which human health is reliant, and for our ability to feed current and future generations equitably.’ PROFESSOR DAVID MCCOY Director of Medact Emissions from livestock The briefing paper highlights that our food system contributes significantly to climate change through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and impacts negatively on ecosystems, including through deforestation, water use, overfishing, pollution and biodiversity loss. Meat and dairy foods carry a particularly high environmental footprint as livestock production accounts for 14.5% of global GHG emissions. Shifting towards predominantly plant-based diets needs to be a priority among high-consuming countries like the UK in order to meet the international Paris agreement on climate change to keep global temperature rise below 20ºC. ‘It is vital that steps are taken to shift eating patterns towards ones that are healthier for both people and the planet. The government needs to go beyond its current focus on reducing sugar, and do more to work with supermarkets and food companies to ensure our diets are not only healthier but also more sustainable.’ SUE DIBB Eating Better Click here to read the briefing from Medact and Eating Better, ‘A Healthy and Sustainable Food Future: Policy recommendation to embed sustainability in the Eatwell Guide and wider UK food policy’. Plastic in seafood Vegfest Bristol Chocolate with a conscience Efficiency would finance climate action Delivered straight to your inbox! While we love sharing good stuff, we won’t share your email address. https://t.co/920BFmo9Rk Built mainly from #reclaimed materials, these #cottages in the #BoyneValley don't compromis… https://t.co/MMjv9pX1o2 1 hour ago Contact MyGreenPod © 2020 MyGreenPod - Good stuff, share it Website by Bold Image SIGN UP NOW & NEVER MISS AN ISSUE OF MYGREENPOD MAGAZINE Simply subscribe below and we will send you every new issue of MyGreenPod Magazine as soon as it's published! You will also be entered into our competition to win a £70 Seed & Bean chocolate hamper. Whilst we love sharing good stuff, we won't share your email address.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2711
__label__cc	0.739633	0.260367	Restaurants by Type Bar and Diner Restaurants by Region Leventa Levent Tabiya, Ruse Leventa - Bulgaria Are you a business owner in Bulgaria? Promote your business 365 days a year with the #1 Guide to Bulgaria. Directions to Leventa Leventa complex is located about 5 km drive from the center of Ruse, in a green and pleasant area. Leventa complex houses a big restaurant and the Rousse Wine House. The restaurant is divided into 7 halls and seats 150 people. Vaulted ceilings and hand-painted wall frescoes, wrought iron chandeliers and candle shaped lights, thick wooden doors and cupboards bring in a feeling of class and grandeur. The complex is located in the 19th century Ottoman Levent Tabia Fort which in itself is a big attraction. The restaurant part opened back in the 1970s and due to its unusual location and characteristics, it was reserved mainly for top party and government leaders and their guests. Fidel Castro, Leonid Brezhnev and Chaushesku have all dined here at some stage as have thousands of tourist groups visiting the Danube capital of Bulgaria. Apart from history and classic grandeur, Leventa attracts people with its beautiful garden. The huge yard is easily converted into open air party space with cute gazebos and tables under leafy willow trees. There is even a small playground where you can have the children play while you are sitting and chatting with a friend over a cup of tea or a glass of wine. Highly qualified chefs and sommeliers work at Leventa and food is usually associated with the wine to go with it. Try the six course tasting dinner menu while you are there, you won't regret it. And should you decide to do the proper wine tasting, call them to book in advance. The wine-cellar organizes wine tastings upon request and as part of a Wine House information tour which will introduce you not only to the taste of wine but also to the technologies used to produce it. Address: Levent Tabiya , Bulgaria The Thirteen Stairs The Thirteen Stairs Restaurant, also known as the Knights' Restaurant, is located in the center of Sofia into a quiet patio. It spreads over 3 floors and in the summer g La Pastaria Varna Center This particular La Pastaria lies in the heart of Varna and boasts a spacious garden and a well-sized inside hall. As the name suggests, the menu is Italian and fresh home... City Pub Veliko-Tarnovo, Bulgaria Like most Irish pubs in Bulgaria City Pub in Veliko Tarnovo is clean and sophisticated, with plenty of shiny referrals and memorabilia decorating the walls. The leading t... Dobro means 'good' in Bulgarian and there are plenty of good things to say about this modern restaurant. There is main menu, a lunch menu, a seasonal menu, a kids corner,... Chateau Rubaiyat Burgas-region, Bulgaria This charming restaurant of the Rubayiat chain is located in Chateau Rubaiyat, an ethnographic complex near the village of Medovo, some 12 km west of Sunny Beach and only... Spaghetti Kitchen Spaghetti Kitchen is a trendy Italian restaurant in the heart of Sofia that offers a contemporary take on Italian food................ Ruse, Bulgaria La Strada is the 'different' fast food restaurant located in the center of Ruse. It features rich and glittering interior inspired mainly by the Old Venice theme. The nam... Dedo Pene During the years Dedo Pene has gradually become one of the symbols of Bansko. This is a guest house/ inn hosted by an authentic beautifully restored old house. Dedo Pene ... Travel House A real traveler's discovery - Bulgaria! The land of old history and stunning nature!............... Villa Rosiche There is no better or faster way to escape from the busy, noisy and hot centre of Sofia than to have a break at Villa Rosiche! If we were to create an illustrated dictio Bar and Diner (13) Filter Restaurants by Type Create & Share Your Own 'My Guide to Bulgaria' My Guide Bulgaria is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides. My Guide Macedonia My Guide Montenegro My Guide Athens My Guide Greek Islands My Guide Bodrum My Guide Croatia	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2712
__label__cc	0.674509	0.325491	Board index » General Myst Online: Uru Live Discussion » Technical Discussion UrU live available only in U.S? [ 40 posts ] Go to page Previous 1, 2, 3 Next Nyrphame Steve - I would never in a million years suggest that Cyan would be lying to us. Please, answer reasonable posts reasonably. My concern is about the form this would take and Cyan has never definitely stated that we would all be playing together. That is all I am asking for and, with all due respect, you are not the person to give that assurance. As for asking at a townhall meeting, this is the Urulive official site, and I am officially asking here. I have been around long enough to know the difference between a legitimate question, and the legitimate avenue in which to pose it, and one that has been answered before. Really, the rudeness here is becoming unbearable. Strange for a benign little game that has been kept alive by a predominantly kindhearted community. And I am not a "dude". Language is that highly evolved, complex and sophisticated system whereby one human being blorfloogs with another. Stevecrox Location: Plymouth, England I never meant to be insulting, I was offering my thoughts and suggestions on how to find out, the speculation was based on the way Cyanists have said things, again its all I think. You've taken offense twice at two relativly benegin posts, the first was an attempt at humour since so many people seem to be asking questions which are in the FAQ the second was trying to answer your questions as you didn't seem to believe the FAQ, its aim as to promote Cyan since I've run amuck of many companies which say one thing and do anouther Cyan have yet to do this to me, with the latter half trying to offer sugegstions on meeting your questions and my own two cents added in for good measure. Your right I'm not the person to give Cyan's assurance but if you wanted GreyDragons opinion PM him, he's never failed to answer a PM yet hes the only Cyanist to be on this forum as well (I think) easyiest way usually. Anyways its obvious i'm offending people so i'll leave this thread as I say No Worries. Reverend Vader Location: Canadian lost in Nebraska There's no reason to think that Cyan will set up seperate servers/shards for the purpose that you've indicated, Nyrphame. During the original Uru Live Prologue, we did have three servers/shards running just before it shut down, but they weren't set up to "house" people from different international areas. (I think all the servers were in the same geographical location anyway.) A person from any part of the world could set up a character on whatever shard he or she wanted. (Or all of them, for that matter...) I believe we'll most likely see only one shard/server when Uru first goes live again. Everyone will need to be able to access it. Other shards will likely follow as they are needed... if needed. But setting up a server just for US players and another for everyone else is not something that is even practical... or likely. Remember, Cyan has told us that their relationship is with Turner specifically... not GameTap. (Though, they will be developing products for Gametap.) We've been told that Uru Live will reside outside of the standard GameTap delivery system. But US users will have the benefit of being able to access both. I don't think you have anything to worry about. Shadowcats Location: West Australia IMO It might be separate 1 server on the GameTap system and one set up for people that can't (at this stage) access the GameTap systems. We already have this setup now in a way Public shards with Kagi key access to both public and D'mala D'mala invites that only access D'mala. So I am thinking and only thinking as nothing has been worked out yet in a (FULL OFFICIAL statement from Cyan/Turner/Gametap) so don't jump me but Gametap subscribers will be able to access both shards ( internal / external ) and international subscribers will only access the one run outside Gametap system. PS I have never recireved a return PM from GD on specific questions so don't count on a reply. Either way we will just have to wait for Official statement from Cyan to how this is worked out. Shadowcats wrote: The reason Kagi shards aren't available to D'mala invitees is, as far as I can tell, twofold, and likely has little to do with Turner specifically. Turner hosts the D'mala server, and Cyan hosts the D'mala authentication server. Cyan no longer operates the Kagi authentication server, and has very very little control (if any, really) over what goes on in the private shards. Because Cyan can in no way guarantee the up-time of the Kagi shards, or the quality of experience (or userbase) that anyone may encounter there (not saying the Kagi shards are ill-behaved, just that Cyan can't guarantee it), and because they aren't in direct control of the Kagi shards, allowing people to use them would be a bit of a mess from a customer service standpoint. There's codes of conduct and license agreements that go along with using the D'mala shard, and nothing like that really exists for the Kagi shards. Since Cyan (and more importantly, Turner, which is I think the bigger motivator in preventing D'mala invitees from getting into a place they don't control) would be in direct control of any Uru Live shards that come online after launch, I seriously doubt there will be any sort of segregation on the basis of whether you're getting in through GameTap or where on the planet you happen to reside. As has been noted, during the previous beta test, and during Prologue, folks from all over the world were getting into the exact same server, and the various Live shards were only opened because of overcrowding... and even then, you could choose which shard to create your character on, no matter where you lived. There's already internationalization stuff built into the Uru client, and several of Uru's interfaces (like the Nexus), so it seems pointless that they'd segregate everybody again when so much work has been done to bring us together. Also, speaking strictly off the cuff here, Cyan knows how important the community aspect of Live is, and presumably - based on the positive attitude Cyan has towards their cooperation with Turner - Turner is willing to go along with Cyan on this point, so separating the community into groups based on location or client access point seems a bit contrary to the community-building efforts. Additionally, and continuing to speak off the cuff, I would gather that Turner is going to allow the Live client to be released for download outside of GameTap... the servers and staff will likely receive funding from GameTap's portion of Turner's massive budget, and the Live client will be accessible through GT in much the same way an other game provided by the service would be... but the Uru client available through GT would probably not differ from the standalone client beyond being dependent on a GT subscription/account for play. I don't think Turner hosts the D'mala server it's Cyan's controll as Eric L is the admin and GD is always fixing things from posts I have read Sorry if I am wrong GD stated about both authenticatin servers on D'ni forums http://www.cyanworlds.com/cgi-bin/ubb-cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=000800 we intend to maintain the auth server so existing users of Until Uru can continue to access their Until Uru shards. However, because we're moving on to Uru Live, we've decided not to issue any new Kagi keys. We encourage any new users who want a taste (albeit an imperfect one) of Uru prior to Uru Live to visit the D'mala shard. And on that page was asked about the Public auth server that Chip was running and GD stated. Cyan will be taking over the Auth server for Until Uru from Chip. Just have to wait and chill for an official post as I said how this is going to play out. Zenguy Ah, the joys of eager, intelligent people left for a while to speculate on something about which we have incomplete information. The result is every nuance and connotation comes under the spotlight and the potentially difficult interpretations (however unlikely) get highlighted. Would I be disappointed if the Gametap subscribers were separated from the rest of the world (i.e. on separate servers) - Yes. (Of course, that would also mean us international subscribers would have benefits to make up for not getting Gametap in our $10/month - i.e. access to the worldwide URU community. Not the option I want, personally). But, hey, lets give Cyan and Turner time to work out how they're going to handle the international subscribers, and not start raising fears based on speculative interpretations of the limited information we have at the moment. I Really hate when reviews like this keep getting put out there and keeps saying Live is only for USA subscribers through GameTap. Unlike the original Uru Live, however, the new version of the game will be available only to subscribers of the entertainment network. GameTap gives subscribers access to a vast library of games and game-related media clips for $9.95/month. The service launched last fall as a resource that allows users to play hundreds of retro arcade, console, and computer games on their PCs via a broadband connection. Unfortunately, at this time the service is available only to U.S. residents. You can learn more about GameTap in our recent feature article, Adventures in GameTap. http://www.adventuregamers.com/newsitem.php?id=1205 A lot of the confusion is new people outside the USA that read things like this and don't go looking for the other info that has been posted / analyzed on this subject even by Cyanists themselves have posted on the subject to allay some fears. Just have to wait and see there plan for us non GameTap peeps A'lan Location: Fort Worth, Texas, USA I hope one of you folks who frequent Adventure Gamers would send them a note to correct the wrong information in their article. The bad information in that article could explain why there have been several people asking whether Live would be available Internationally again recently. "Look he cries when I hit him with his stupid umbrella. I can't believe he made these incredible promises of wonderful new umbrellas. Cry umbrella man! Cry!" - CyanBill It's been mentioned to them. Tweek it has? oops I just PMed Jack to tell him >.< sok, it was a while back JWPlatt Creative Kingdoms Location: Everywhere, all at once The silence out of Spokane on this issue is deafening. This has been a hugely visible issue, repeatedly coming up all over the web and the news; not just on these fan forums. Because this is a matter of survival for Cyan, and because they have made no public announcement regarding the international issue beyond their FAQ, a few posts, and Town Hall Meetings, can we only assume they are bound by their agreement with Turner/GameTap to not muck up GameTap's marketing of their "exclusive?" Seriously, it's not enough to let a few fans know in the FAQ, posts, and THMs. There's a much larger stake in this from the international community which only seems to (mis)understand they won't be able to play. Without a loud, worldwide announcement from Cyan about their biggest public issue going, what other assumption can we make? The silence out of Spokane on this issue is deafening. Well, this "separate server" issue was just brought up in this thread for the first time yesterday. That's not enough time for someone at Cyan to even SEE the thread since yesterday was Sunday. Wait a week and then maybe "deafening silence" would be an apt description. It's never even been suggested by Cyan that there would be segregated servers/shards based on where the players live. We didn't have it for the original Uru Live; we've not had it for Until Uru. It would be more hassle to set up that it would be worth... and I can't think of any reason why it would be "worth" it. ...they have made no public announcement regarding the international issue beyond their FAQ, a few posts, and Town Hall Meetings... That's not public enough for you? Seriously, I don't think this is worth worrying about. I think it's great that people can post their questions on this forum. The only problem is that every other day it seems that someone comes up with a question that hasn't been specifically answered and then rampant fear and speculation take over. I could post a question: "How do we know that Cyan won't disallow DSL customers access to Uru Live with connection rates slower than 512 kbps?" That's the kind of question we technically already know the answer to... but it's the kind of question that would cause half of the good folks here on the forums to panic. Cyan has been trying very hard to communicate their intentions and what they know to the fans. I think we should take their word for it. As I understand it, GameTap will be a portal to URU Live for non-US, so we'll have access to that but nothing else. There's no earthly reason for US and non-US to be segregated. It would go completely against Cyan's grain. GameTap is only an access path.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2714
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__label__cc	0.736654	0.263346	Join MSA MSA Leadership MSA Board of Directors MSA Staff MSA 2019 – 2022 Strategic Plan Education Strategic Plan MSA 2019 – 2022 NEXT Strategic Plan Institution Membership MSA Awards STORE OF THE MONTH Chapter Leaders and News Chapter Forms MSA Blog Knowledge Standards Museum Store Magazine MSA White Papers Retail Industry Report Upcoming Gift Shows MSA Member Participation at Gift Shows and Markets The Museum Collective MSA FORWARD 2020 2020 Schedule at a Glance 2020 Breakout Sessions 2020 Excursions 2020 Exclusive Educational Sessions 2020 General Session Speakers 2020 Networking Opportunities 2020 Hotel and Travel Information 2020 Executive Focus 2020 Buyer’s Choice Awards Submission Form 2020 Exhibit & Sponsorship Information 2020 Exhibiting Vendor Resources Museum Store Sunday About Museum Store Sunday Archive for category: Strategic Management You are here: Home / Strategic Management MSA FORWARD: An International Perspective June 25, 2018 /0 Comments/in All, Merchandise Planning, Operations, Strategic Management /by MSA HQ By Rebecca Allport I recently traveled to the USA on a Gallery scholarship to attend the annual Museum Store Association conference in Washington, DC, followed by a trip to New York City to meet with the retail teams at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. What a trip! It came about because we are in the middle of expanding the Art Gallery of New South Wales and transforming it into one of the world’s great art museums. Called the Sydney Modern Project, this expansion will enable the display of more of our art collection and the hosting of more major exhibitions from around the world. It’s due for completion in 2021 for the Gallery’s 150th anniversary, and the new building complex will provide space for art in all its evolving forms, with opportunities to learn, create, discover and engage. Oh, and let’s not forget about a brand new shop, in prime position in the entrance foyer. This will give us two permanent shops, one in each building, and the potential for more temporary exhibition shops. We are currently in the planning phase for the Sydney Modern shop design, so it was timely for me to attend the MSA conference in Washington, DC, and to visit New York City, as both are overflowing with incredible museums and galleries – and they really know how to do cultural retail well. I arrived in Washington, DC’s cherry blossom season, and before the conference started I hit as many museums as I possibly could. Now, I have a confession to make and I know this is a safe environment in which to make it, because we all live and breathe cultural retail, right? Oh boy I hope so. Here goes: whenever I visit a museum or gallery, I visit the shop first. The art comes second. I can’t help myself, my feet just automatically take me to the shops. You do the same, right??? So – I did see some breathtaking art. I am always struck by the size and calibre of many international gallery collections. They really are very impressive. But – back to the shops. It was an incredible opportunity for me to look at what other retailers are doing in cultural spaces. What challenges do their retail teams face? How are the teams divided across various trading areas? How is product mix split across multiple shops? What are the latest trends for branded merchandise? Are we, as Australian cultural retailers, keeping abreast of international trends, and are we competing on a global level? I was particularly impressed by the National Gallery of Art, and how they cleverly adapted their retail spaces across both heritage and contemporary buildings. Once the conference began, I attended so many interesting and informative sessions. Among my favorite topics up for discussion were managing social media, creating a strategic plan for your museum shop, and public relations for museum retailing. There was even a session on the 2018 Museum Store Sunday, with creative ideas discussed about promoting the day and getting your institution’s marketing team on board. And lastly, store metrics and KPIs: telling your story through numbers. These really are an excellent way to advocate for your shop to your institution’s executive and management team. Metrics matter because they enhance our stories with quantitative measurements of success, and our board members and executive strategic planners respond to these. Those metrics help to give us a clear voice and demonstrate the worth of our having a seat at the table. This also ties into something I’ve noted in Australia that was reinforced for me in Washington, DC while listening to opening keynote speaker Rich Pedott, VP and General Manager of the Met. It’s that no matter our size, we all struggle with the same issues. For example, with 7 million visitors per year, 33 million online visitors and a 70-80% conversion rate, the main Met shop has not been refurbished since 1992! Don’t get me wrong – I saw it when I visited, and they still manage to make it look fabulous – but as Rich explained, the fittings are dated and tired and in need of a refurbish. Their ongoing issue is securing funds through convincing the institution’s board members to invest in the retail business. On many levels, we all face these funding challenges, and we need to continue to be advocates for our shops, within and beyond our galleries and museums. We need our voices to be heard and we need that seat at the table. This will be my challenge with the Gallery Shop’s new design and fit-out – to balance our commercial and logistical needs with the architect’s and retail designer’s visions – and I’m anticipating many opportunities for me to champion best-practice cultural retail! Once in NYC, I looked closely at the big guns, the Met and MoMA, to inspire me for the road ahead. Their shop fit-outs and design, product and merchandising ideas, signage options, packaging solutions, messaging about the importance of supporting the shop and gallery membership, online presence – visiting these places really does open up a world of possibilities. The Met blew me away with their immaculate presentation and merchandising, MoMA was the pinnacle of on-brand aesthetic, and the Whitney showed the world how to build a stunning shop in a glass cube with no walls! These visits also reminded about me about what we are already doing well at home. We may not have the budget, huge teams, or big name of the Met or MoMA, but by benchmarking ourselves against the best in the business, we can better measure our strengths. Overall, the trip was an invaluable way to prepare for the Gallery’s retail future. At the conference, it was amazing to be in a room with hundreds of people passionate about cultural retailing to discuss our unique industry niche. Throughout my visit, I met wonderful people who were full of enthusiasm for what they do and the institutions they work for, and I’m more determined than ever to keep raising the bar here in Sydney. And since this is a museum shop readership, I should also answer the most important question about my trip – yes, I bought loads of cool stuff. Rebecca has worked at The Gallery Shop at The Art Gallery of New South Wales since 2001, and has been the Retail Manager since 2013. She starte d as a Stock and Sales Officer, then became the Retail Operations Manager and Giftware Buyer in 2008. She is responsible for the commercial retail business, including temporary exhibition shops and advises the Publications Committee on all AGNSW publications. [Photos courtesy of the Art Gallery of New South Wales] https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Gallery-Shop-1-AGNSW-Photo-by-Felicity-Jenkins.jpg 1462 2650 MSA HQ https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSA_Logo_PMS.jpg MSA HQ2018-06-25 10:10:582018-06-25 11:54:22MSA FORWARD: An International Perspective MSA FORWARD 2018: Creating a Strategic Plan for Your Museum Store March 12, 2018 /1 Comment/in All, Strategic Management /by MSA HQ By Colleen Higginbotham As I prepare for my presentation for MSA Forward 2018 (Creating a Strategic Plan for your Museum Store), I’m reminded of why we created a strategic plan in the first place. Each year, we would return from the MSA conference invigorated and full of ideas. We were buzzing and eagerly prepared to dream big and steal from the best. Unfortunately, when we would return, we were hit with reality — which for me means a very full inbox and a meeting schedule that seems to rival my doctor’s office at times. It felt like we were full of ideas, but never took the time to prioritize them or make a plan. We would execute new initiatives each year, but again, were they the ones we liked the best? At the same time, I felt like I needed to present something to our Director, my boss, that showed the role of the shop within the organization and our overall goals in what we purchase. We created a one page information sheet a few years ago that talked about the role of the shop in the visitor experience and the types of objects we sell (souvenirs of your visit, a new work of hand-crafted art, items that inspire creativity, etc.), but it felt like we needed more. When we set out to create our store plan, our first step was to look to our Museum’s strategic plan. Understanding the priorities of the larger institution can be really helpful in the process. For example, if the museum plans to focus on a particular collection area, that could be a priority for custom product. If there are larger goals to be more green, the shop could evaluate packaging options or feature artists who create work out of recycled materials. This step positions the store as a part of the organization, rather than a separate entity. It can also help with inter-departmental communication and strengthen relationships with colleagues. If you care about their priorities, they are much more likely to care about yours. For our next step, we looked at many content areas and went through the same process with each area. First we brainstormed with no limits. Every crazy idea was worthwhile. That was actually a lot of fun. Within a few minutes, we fell into some more realistic ideas. I think starting with the really wild ideas forces you out of your routine and allows you to get really creative. For example, one of our topics was the physical shop. While it would be fantastic, we decided it was unlikely that the museum would be funding a two story expansion to allow for a larger shop with all new white fixtures and elaborate lighting. However, in the next few years some of our goals will be to paint, work on improving our apparel display, and create a “Collector’s Corner” for high end merchandise. We will likely have to work with many of our existing fixtures, so we turned to Pinterest to make a coordinated color scheme that looks a little more modern. Some of the other topics we included in our plan were product development, staff training, shop events such as trunk shows, our merchandise displays in other buildings like our historic houses and glass studio, store metrics, online sales, and the infamous “other.” In the session at MSA Forward, I want to share our process, some of the discoveries we made, and a little bit of what happens next. I hope to see you there! Colleen Higginbotham is the Director of Visitor Services at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, VA. With over twenty years of customer service management experience, she manages the visitor experience through supervision and training of front line staff, ongoing analysis of visitor research, oversight of Museum Shop, catering contract, Special Events department, and coordination of visitor logistics including seating, signage and traffic flow. She also serves on the Museum’s senior leadership team. In 2007, she implemented the Museum’s Gallery Host program which provides visitors with a warm welcome and places customer service staff in the galleries to assure the safety of the collection, answer questions and engage visitors in casual conversations about art. https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Colleen-blog-photo-Feb-2018.jpg 3024 4032 MSA HQ https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSA_Logo_PMS.jpg MSA HQ2018-03-12 04:32:012018-03-26 07:05:21MSA FORWARD 2018: Creating a Strategic Plan for Your Museum Store Preparing for Pittsburgh: What to Know Before You Go April 17, 2017 /0 Comments/in All, Strategic Management /by MSA HQ By Allison Ebner MSA Forward 2017 is just 4 days away! It’s high time to start packing your bags, taking stock of what you’ll be looking for on the Expo floor and planning out your schedule for the entire Conference & Expo. (Make sure to leave some time to explore our host city of Pittsburgh, too—it recently was highlighted in The New York Times as a city now thriving on culture.) https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pittsburgh-Skyline-e1492377197143.jpg 534 800 MSA HQ https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSA_Logo_PMS.jpg MSA HQ2017-04-17 08:53:242017-04-17 09:36:29Preparing for Pittsburgh: What to Know Before You Go A Museum Store World April 10, 2017 /1 Comment/in All, Strategic Management /by MSA HQ By Stuart Hata Can you imagine a world filled with gorgeous, unique and educational museum stores that are wildly successful, beloved and valued by our institutions and general public alike? A world where customers and fans flock to nonprofit retail enterprises, knowing that their patronage will support and ensure the world’s cultural patrimony for future generations? Well, that vision is real and it exists in this very day and age – except, only all of us truly know that. How then, can we, as one of the world’s professional bodies of nonprofit retail experts, share and communicate to the planet the value and importance of our work, our institutions, and the unique products and experiences customers will encounter when they shop and support our museum stores? https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Museum-Store-World-Stuart-Hata-e1491654289374.jpg 599 800 MSA HQ https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSA_Logo_PMS.jpg MSA HQ2017-04-10 07:55:492017-04-10 09:21:09A Museum Store World The Success of Power: A Case Study on a Successful Exhibition March 27, 2017 /0 Comments/in All, Business Relations, Strategic Management /by MSA HQ By Michael Silverman What does success look like for your museum? Is it setting and attaining a sales goal, increasing store traffic, selling out inventory, all of the above? At the Oakland Museum of California, it looks like our fall exhibition, “All Power to the People: The Black Panthers at 50.” The Black Panther Party was formed in Oakland in 1966 by Bobby Seale, who immediately recruited the charismatic, yet highly confrontational Huey Newton. Most often recognized by their black leather jackets and signature berets, the Panthers fought to put a voice to the struggle against oppression for all people, particularly afflicting people of color in inner city ghettos. The institutional priorities for the Oakland Museum of California are to strike a balance between financial sustainability and social impact, and on all fronts the exhibition delivered. By the time the exhibition came to a close, the museum experienced record-setting attendance and unprecedented media coverage, and, in the store, single-day sales records were shattered on multiple occasions. https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Silverman-Exhibit-e1490617458850.jpg 592 1000 MSA HQ https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSA_Logo_PMS.jpg MSA HQ2017-03-27 08:45:082017-03-27 08:45:08The Success of Power: A Case Study on a Successful Exhibition Case Study: Rebranding Newport Mansions’ Online Store February 27, 2017 /0 Comments/in All, Communications, Strategic Management /by MSA HQ The Preservation Society of Newport County in Newport, Rhode Island, is an organization of historic house museums, including The Breakers, Marble House, the Elms, Rosecliff and others. The retail team at Newport Mansions operates six stores, a website, and a warehouse/distribution center in Newport. Bringing in more than $3.6 million last year, the largest store is 2,000 square feet, and the smallest is 645 square feet. MSA member Kate Botelho is one of the faces behind the retail operation (alongside MSA members Laura Murphy and Cynthia O’Malley). While Kate’s position lists her as “Systems Admin & E-Commerce Store Manager,” she wears a few more hats than two. When Kate came to Newport Mansions 15 years ago, she worked nights part-time at the downtown Newport Mansions store while she was in school. Now, she manages the Newport Mansions’ retail website, serves as the lead on all stores’ technology- or computer-related issues, maintains the stores’ inventory, organizes the stores’ social media, creates general graphics, oversees the wholesale program and contributes to buying for the website store. After a complete rebranding of Newport Mansions’ online stores five years ago, she also became a fount of knowledge on the subject. Always willing to help fellow MSA members who find themselves in similar situations, Kate shared her expertise with us. Read on to learn more! https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Botelho-New-Front-Page-e1487968167598.jpg 414 800 MSA HQ https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSA_Logo_PMS.jpg MSA HQ2017-02-27 07:50:462017-02-27 08:55:41Case Study: Rebranding Newport Mansions’ Online Store Advocacy Begins at Home: Why I Go to the MSA Conference & Expo February 13, 2017 /0 Comments/in All, Strategic Management /by MSA HQ By Julie Steiner Recently I’ve observed how many of the various fields represented within our museums, apart from museum stores, are represented by their own professional associations. Our directors belong to various museum directors’ organizations, like the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) and others. Our HR staffs belong to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and share professional tools, participate in advocacy and attend an annual conference. Our finance departments often are headed by professionals who belong to regional accrediting and accounting organizations for nonprofits. Our development staffs, curators, educational staffs, marketing departments and even our libraries all have professional associations—Art Museum Development Association (AMDA), Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC), National Art Education Association (NAEA), Public Relations and Marketing Network (PRAM) and Art Libraries Society (ARLIS), respectively—for those professionals who fill various roles in our museums. https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Steiner-The-Barnes-Friday-Night-After-Work-e1486752738150.jpg 533 1000 MSA HQ https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSA_Logo_PMS.jpg MSA HQ2017-02-13 08:38:522017-02-13 09:16:34Advocacy Begins at Home: Why I Go to the MSA Conference & Expo 2017 Planning: How to Prepare for the Unexpected December 19, 2016 /0 Comments/in All, Operations, Strategic Management /by MSA HQ By Cathy Nagle-Ervin This time of year always brings about reflections on the year that is just about to come to an end. (As I am writing this blog post, I actually am humming “Auld Lang Syne” in the back of my head!) Our company’s fiscal year has come to a close, inventory counts have been finalized and all the performance reviews have been completed. It seems like the perfect time to review 2016. If you asked me in February my plan for 2016, I can tell you that my answer then was quite different than my answer was in August. My plan has taken many unexpected turns in the road this year—a few anticipated, but the majority not. https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Nagle-Ervin-Lead-Image-1-e1482156035871.jpg 440 800 MSA HQ https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSA_Logo_PMS.jpg MSA HQ2016-12-19 08:55:272016-12-19 09:25:032017 Planning: How to Prepare for the Unexpected Wanting What You Get: Merchandise for Challenging Exhibits October 23, 2016 /1 Comment/in All, Merchandise Planning, Strategic Management /by MSA HQ By Blue Anderson An operations manager once asked me if I always got what I wanted. The perception was that the “front end” always got what we wanted in regards to exhibits, special events and floor space. She didn’t sound angry or confrontational, but rather matter-of-fact. I paused before I answered, thinking of a true response, and said, “I want what I get”. Sometimes, we are given circumstances that are less than appealing or down-right unpalatable to a museum store manager. The art of wanting what you get is more than just adding sugar and ice to lemons and opening a lemonade stand. It’s embracing your challenge and asking yourself, “How can I make this the very best experience for our visitors?” https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Anderson_MappingStore-e1476988614476.jpg 771 1400 MSA HQ https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSA_Logo_PMS.jpg MSA HQ2016-10-23 22:00:092016-10-24 08:25:33Wanting What You Get: Merchandise for Challenging Exhibits You think you’re planning for the future – BUT… September 11, 2016 /0 Comments/in All, News, Strategic Management /by Adriana Herald I oversaw deCordova’s museum store for many, many years – and then, a few years ago, I took over as the new Deputy Director for Operations. The Store (and other revenue and operational departments) are under my supervision – and I am incredibly fortunate to have very talented professionals at the helm of each division. And then of course – change happens…. Many of us see our lives through the lens of work – but life itself contains so many uncontrollable elements that we cannot anticipate. I had a very stable staff in place for some time, and then I was faced with some large-ish gaps and shifting responsibilities. People move on, retire, move away…and the best and safest option is to plan for change. But do we?? https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/deC_Store_anchorimagery-13-e1473345744430.jpg 533 800 Adriana Herald https://www.museumstoreassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MSA_Logo_PMS.jpg Adriana Herald2016-09-11 22:00:002016-09-12 07:50:43You think you’re planning for the future – BUT… From MSA 2025 M Street NW MSA Bylaws © Copyright - Museum Store Association - enfold child theme Theme by Kriesi	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2728
__label__wiki	0.515906	0.515906	Home Recording Studio Setup (8 Essentials You NEED) Logic Pro X: Your Quickstart Guide The 3 Types of Microphones You NEED to Know Best DAW 2020: Which Digital Audio Workstation Works Best For You? Gain vs Volume: What’s the Difference? 15 Best Amp Simulators of 2020 (Most Realistic Amp Sims) How to Master a Song at Home (in 14 Easy Steps) How to Mix Vocals: Everything You Need to Know How to Write Lyrics that Help Your Music Get on TV + Film + Ads Last updated on November 7, 2018 by Rob Mayzes In this video, you’ll meet Andrew Galucki. Andrew is a musician from Nashville who makes a full-time living from sync licensing. He’s here to tell you more about sync and how you can make money from your music by getting it played on TV, films, ads, and all those cool places. In this video, you'll meet Andrew Galucki. Andrew is a musician from Nashville who makes a full-time living from sync licensing. He's here to tell you more about sync and how you can make money from your music by getting it played on TV, films, ads, and all those cool places. In this video, y In this video, you will meet Andrew Galucki, a musician from Nashville who makes a full time living from sync licensing. And he could tell you more about sync and how you can make money from your music by getting a placex4 on TVs, films, ads, and all those cool places. So keep watching! Andrew Galucki When it comes to artists and songwriters giving their music, their songs onto TV, film, ads, trailers, getting them synced so to speak, there’s one thing I see blocking their chances more thanaoeu anything else and that is writing lyrics that are too specific. I am going to do a full deepr0r0 dive intom0 what exactly that means. Before I do that, I just want to introduce myself. My name is Andrew Galucki, I amf0f0 a singerx8-songwriter and the founder of Nashville For Hire. Really all you need to know for the purposes of this video is that last yearx4 I made almost $50,000 from my sync revenues alone. Meaning, all that money, that $50,000 was made from getting my music attached to a visual medium. My music has been featured on networks like ABC, CW, MTV, on shows like Gray’s Anatomy, Rain, Teen Mom. It’s been used for national ad campaigns for brands like Chase Bank in Canada, for banks like Rogers Wireless. And then on top of that I’ve had hundreds of micro syncs. So I am not a master of all things sync but I am fully in it on the journey having successes and so my hope is that this video can kind of be me handing back things as I am getting them in real time that can hopefully be helpful to you. So to make sure that we are all on the samex9 page, I just want to give a quick working definition of what it means to write for sync or to have your music license or any of that. So basically what I am saying, write music for sync, what I am referring to is what’s also called music licensing. In general, to have your song synced is to have it used on a TV show, a commercial, a film, a trailer, a video game. And basically, it means you are taking your music and you are syncing it up to a visual medium. That’s sort ofr0r0r0r0r0r0r0o0o0o0o0o0 getting your music synced. And so when you are doing that kind of writing, what you really have to remember is that you are trying to write songs that will prop up the storyx0 that is going on screen. So when you are writing a song for TV and film, your job is to prop up an already existing storyx0, not to tell your own great narrative. So let’s say you are writing a song and you are hoping it’d get used in some romcom, team romcom on Netflix. You are picturing a scene of this teenager who just had his heart broken and he’s in this dark roomx4 and he’s crying and there’s like a lava lamp in the corner, because it’s a 90s rip off or something, and the tears are just coming down his face and leaving streaks and he’s looking at a picture from that time they had the affair, and there’s all these details going on. If you are picturing that scene and then writing a song, walking you through that scene, the odds are even if we got really lucky and somebody created this lava lamp 90s rip off movie and had this scene, the odds are your storyx0 would still get in the way of that storyx0 because it’s not going to be a music video, and they are not going to show the lava lamp when you are seeing lava lamp. So in best case scenario with these really specificx2x3 lyrics, really specificx2x3 song, and they have a movie that happens to find your song and happens to use it and all these things, it’s still going to be a problem in editing for them, that your song is so specificx2x3. Beyond that, in more realistic world, a supervisor, music supervisor, the person who’sm0x0 in charge of pulling on songs to be used in all these visual mediums, that person is going to hearm0 the specificity, the specifics of your lyrics and justx3 [inaudible 00:03:31] because they know that it’s not going to work for the editors when they are trying to put together a scene. And again, that’s because the lyrics you are writing, that are superx4 specificx2x3, are pulling the viewers of this film or whateverm0 they are watching, out of whateverm0 they are seeing on screen. You don’t want to have your storyx0 going on and their storyx0 going on because it’s going to be conflicting and it’s going to pull you in and out of the two narratives. And so what you are trying to do with your music is prop up that storyx0 that’s already existing. So the big question is – what do you write about then? And the short answer is you focus on the emotions of the situation, then you really do a deep dive intom0 all those feelings and expressing those in ways that are not so situational, so scenic, so specificx2x3. And while the song instrumentation and production will most likely have dynamics and that’s actually a great thing to have these instrumental and production dynamics throughout the song to give different moments, the lyrical journey is probably going to be pretty flat and that’s what you want, you don’t want to have this big arc of like herex4, we started here and now we are here in this big lyrical storyx0. And for me this was a difficult thing to get used to because I took pride in writing songs that had this lyrical journey, that had this momentum you built, you started here [inaudible 00:04:45] another song, you had to reveal something new and like you found this journey with those [inaudible 00:04:49]. And when it comes to that type ofx3 writing, that is a great thing. When it comes to this type ofx3 writing, for this specificx2x3 purpose, if we are putting on the hatx2 that says I am going intom0 writing for sync mode, it’s justx3 not something you want to be doing. A good way to think about this and visualize it is if you think of like a soundx0 cloud audio clip where you have that little visual that they give, if you werem0 to pop in at any givenx2x2 moment within that visual and here what’s going on, the lyrics should give you this general idea of the feelings of the song but it shouldn’taoeusnth be like, “Oh, what is he – is he singing about a car, why is there a carx0 – oh what’s the lava lamp doing, why does he have a lava… ” Like, it shouldn’t be those kind of specificx2x3 things. You should have a general feeling relatively quickly that gives you an idea of the emotion of the song, where it’s coming from, without giving you anything too specificx2x3 where you are confused or you need more information. And when I first had this explained to me by the mentors at the companyx4 that I write for, it was kind of let down, I kind of felt like I was being toldx3 to write kind of really blaze and vague music that I wasn’t going to care about. But then I started to think about it not so much as like a vague writing, but as a poetic writing, because my writing, when I justx3 write for an EP and I amf0f0 not thinking about getting my songs synced, my writing in that situation is a lot more journally, kind of justx3 stream of consciousness kind of space. I live in Nashville so I amf0f0 around country writing all the time, and so sometimes that comes intom0 my kind of full key writing as well, which is again very specificx2x3 kind of writing. And so when I am writing for sync then, I get to kind of put on this cool sync hatx2, like I referenced before. So putting on this sync hatx2 started to mean that I get to go into this kind of more poetic mode where I don’t have to justx3 spell everythingaoeu out in explicit detail and give this like very concrete set of thoughts that this thought leads to this thought, this thought leads to that. I am not writing a thesis paper. I amf0f0 wetting poetry, and poetry as a way of being something you can stir up and mix around and it still creates the same vibe, the same sensation if that makes sense. And so it is a different style than my normal writing style, and I still do my normal writing style for other songs, but this gives me an excuse to dive into a whole new space, which I think is creatively really excitingx3x2. And I didn’t really have a name for this kind of song writing What did you think of this post? Please give it a rating below. Rob Mayzes Audio professional, musician and founder of Musician on a Mission. Audio professional, musician and founder of Musician on a Mission. View all posts by this author How to Start a Band: Get Started in 10 Proven Steps How to Make an EPK (That Blows the Press Away) How to Make Money with Music: The Secret to 6 Figures ▶ NOW PLAYING My mixes sucked for years until I discovered this ONE THING that gave me the ability to make professional quality music at home. 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__label__wiki	0.967455	0.967455	Sexual abuse survivor to visit the Vatican Catholic Bishop of Dunedin the Most Rev Michael Dooley (left) is lending financial support to Dunedin sexual abuse survivor Darryl Smith (right) to attend a gathering at the Vatican. Photo: Peter McIntosh A Dunedin survivor of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church is heading to the Vatican in the hope of meeting the Pope, helped by the Catholic Bishop of Dunedin. Darryl Smith yesterday told ODT Insight he would fly to Rome in February to spend six days at the Vatican, coinciding with a gathering of the leaders of bishops' conferences from around the world. The gathering had been called by Pope Francis to discuss the international sexual abuse crisis engulfing the church, and would run from February 21-24 next year. Cardinal John Dew, of Wellington, would be New Zealand's official representative at the gathering, but Mr Smith would also be there, joining other survivors from around the world at the Vatican. Mr Smith said his trip had been partly funded by Dunedin Bishop the Most Rev Michael Dooley, who had offered ''several thousand'' dollars towards his costs. The offer of financial support was ''amazing'', Mr Smith said. ''To me, it's a win-win. I've never had that in my life.'' Bishop Dooley said when contacted yesterday his contribution was ''personal support'' and did not come from diocesan funds. The offer came after a series of meetings between the pair, and because it was ''the right thing to do'', he said. Pope Francis had encouraged bishops to prepare for next year's gathering by talking to survivors, and it was important for people such as Mr Smith to attend as well, Bishop Dooley believed. ''With things like that, you need the survivors there. They're the ones that the important people to listen to.'' Mr Smith was sexually abused in New Zealand and Australia while in the care of the same Catholic order, the Brothers Hospitallers of St John of God, beginning in the late 1970s. He had already written to the Pontiff's Office seeking an audience with Pope Francis, either individually or as part of a survivors' group. Bishop Dooley was also preparing a letter of support for Mr Smith, and believed an audience with the Pope was a possibility. ''That would be the most challenging thing, and Darryl knows that, because there will be lots of people there. ''I would not be surprised if there's some sort of opportunity - the Pope is keen to listen to survivors, and if that was the case then I would certainly support Darryl in asking. ''I wouldn't be surprised if it could happen.'' chris.morris@odt.co.nz ODT Insight What lies beneath? School removes name from blazer 'My art is my salvation' The brazen heist that rocked a city Abuse survivor reps travelling to Rome 'He was a monster': Survivor shines light on dark past Expansion ‘a bitter sweet milestone’ 'Should have done it sooner': Survivor on abuse inquiry Removed ribbons to be reinstated after outcry Teacher referred to police over Dunedin abuse Kavanagh College to consider change	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2739
__label__wiki	0.66773	0.66773	Totally Mild - Down Time James Cecil / 2015 Bedroom Suck Records / 0TtanFlN2D6FGLQ5MxprLQ - $29.00 Totally Mild are a four-piece based in Melbourne, Australia. Fronted by Elizabeth Mitchell, a woman with an exciting tendency to sing in a falsetto not many can match, the band perform absolutely perfect, skewed, disjointed pop music that sounds as though it was handed down from the heavens. Totally Mild may be another jangle-pop band from Melbourne, and Mitchell may be singing about daily art/commerce realities – “You’ve got to go to work in the day / Put on a show again,” she sings, in ‘Go Home’ – but we can’t imagine anyone calling them dolewave. Down Time is filled with a host of songs that match bright hooks with thoughtful composition; full of odd moods and smirking sleights. It’s an indie-pop album both quietly heady and genuinely pretty; and, if we’re to take it as Totally Mild’s essential debut, it marks quite the arrival.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2743
__label__cc	0.507492	0.492508	ORP Investigator Steering Committee Find NCCN ORP Funded Clinical Trials at NCCN Member Institutions ORP Grant History An Employer's Guide to Cancer Treatment and Prevention Factsheets on Key Cancer Topics NCCN Virtual Reimbursement Resource Room Download the NCCN Virtual Reimbursement Resource Room Guide Download the NCCN Reimbursement Resource App for Smartphones and Tablets NCCN Research & Business Resources Since 2010 NCCN worked with the National Business Group on Health to develop An Employer's Guide to Cancer Treatment & Prevention. The Guide addresses issues related to cancer across the continuum of care and features benefit recommendations that are supported by evidence, including evidence from the NCCN Guidelines. Users of the Guide can be confident that their benefit dollars are invested wisely and meet the needs of employees and their dependents who are dealing with cancer. During 2013, the final components of the project were completed. They include a Cancer Resource Guide intended to help patients and caregivers understand key issues and make informed decisions as they face the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. It includes sections for those dealing with their own cancer, those dealing with a loved one's cancer, and those concerned about cancer risk. All of these documents are available for individuals, cancer centers, and cancer advocacy groups to download. The project culminated in November 2013 and all the components of the Employer's Guide, including the Cancer Resource Guide, are now available to all at no cost at www.businessgrouphealth.org/cancer. Links to these tools are available below. Executive Summary Tool 1: Quick Reference Guide and Assessment Tool 2: Plan Design and Assessment Tool Tool 3, Part I: Request for Proposal (RFP) Questions and Requested Evidence for Vendors Tool 3, Part II: Request for Proposal (RFP) and Response Evaluation for Employers Tool 3, Part III: RFP and Vendor Scoring Tool 4: Summary Plan Description (SPD) Guidance Tool 5: Vendor Contracting and Administration Tool 6: Evaluation and Plan Reporting Reducing Cancer Risk If You've Been Diagnosed with Cancer If Your Loved One has Cancer Advance Care Planning Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing End-of-Life Care: Making Your Preferences Known Palliative Care: Is it Right for You? Cancer Survivorship	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2746
__label__wiki	0.72746	0.72746	Uppsala University Department of Economics News News Item Department of Economics and IBF in new collaboration with Uppsala Municipality Uppsala Municipality allocates SEK 3 million to a new research program aimed at strengthening the quantitatively oriented urban research. Per-Anders Edin and Matz Dahlberg The new collaboration is the result of a larger collaboration agreement between Uppsala University and Uppsala Municipality, which deals with sustainable community building. The purpose is to build a multidisciplinary research program for quantitative studies of issues related to cities and urbanization. The main focus will be to strengthen the quantitative research that is being conducted today in the field of economics and social sustainability at IBF (Institute for Housing and Urban Research) and the Economics department. -This is an initiative that will strengthen Uppsala University's prominent position in quantitative urban research, says Matz Dahlberg, Professor of Economics at IBF, who will lead the work on the new project. Thanks to the access to rich register data, Swedish research has great opportunities to stay at the international forefront regarding issues related to, among other things, urbanization processes linked to the housing market, segregation, inequality, childhood conditions and technological development. -In this research program, we get the opportunity to develop collaborations between researchers who focus on answering complex societal questions with the help of quantitative analysis, where statistical methods are applied to data from detailed register databases, says Per-Anders Edin, Head of the Economics Department. On Wednesday, Uppsala University and Uppsala Municipality issued a joint press release describing the new collaboration. Read the press release (in Swedish): The university and the municipality are collaborating on sustainable social development SE-751 20 Uppsala Email: info@nek.uu.se Phone: +46 18 471 00 00 (Uppsala University switchboard) FOLLOW UPPSALA UNIVERSITY ON Ekonomikum Kyrkogårdsgatan 10 B, 4th floor Map (Google Maps) In-door map Registration number: 202100-2932 VAT number: SE202100293201 PIC: 999985029 Registrar About this website Privacy policy Editor: Camilla Scheinert	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2748
__label__wiki	0.994037	0.994037	Ghosn Claims "Political Persecution" in Japan New York, Dec. 30 (Jiji Press)--Former Nissan Motor Co. <7201> Chairman Carlos Ghosn said Monday that he has left Japan for Lebanon to escape "political persecution." "I am now in Lebanon," Ghosn said in a statement, confirming media reports that he arrived in the country after leaving Japan, where he was awaiting trial on his alleged financial misconduct. He said he "will no longer be held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system where guilt is presumed, discrimination is rampant, and basic human rights are denied." The system is "in flagrant disregard of Japan's legal obligations under international law and treaties it is bound to uphold," according to the statement. "I have not fled justice," he continued. "I have escaped injustice and political persecution."	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2750
__label__cc	0.530129	0.469871	Home WiFi Solutions for service providers Solutions for industry and public sector Phones for businesses Innovate with Nokia Invent With Nokia English Finnish Arabic Bulgarian Chinese, Simplified Czech Danish Dutch French German Greek Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Norwegian Polish Portuguese, Brazil Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Discover a better mobile experience Go to phones Address your every network need Go to networks Hyperscale enterprises Power utilities Government broadband plans Webscale companies Deploy 5G Network Fixed for 5G Fixed Networks 5G customer successes IP for 5G Anyhaul (mobile transport) Broadband Anyhaul IP Anyhaul Microwave Anyhaul Optical Anyhaul Business support systems (BSS) Autonomous customer care Cloud (SDN and NFV) Cloud operations, management and orchestration Data center SDN Virtualized network functions (VNF) Carrier SDN Core networks 5G core Cloud native core Access management solutions Copper (FTTx) Fiber (FTTH) Access and aggregation Core routers IP and Optical Network Automation Virtualized IP Business and customer insights Network and service insights Nokia Subsea Operations support systems (OSS) Nokia Assurance Center Self-organizing networks Service fulfillment and orchestration Optical aggregation networks Optical core Radio access networks (RAN) 5G RAN Cloud RAN Edge cloud Single RAN advanced NetGuard Adaptive Security Operations Solutions for cable operators 5G services Analytics and AI services Deploy services Fixed networks services IoT services Services for industry and public sector Learning Store Learning & Development Hub Cloud Packet Core Certification Fixed Networks Certification LTE Certification Nuage Networks Virtuoso Certification Optical Network Certification (ONC) Service Routing Certification (SRC) Garage Antwerp Garage Budapest OuluGarage Ulmer Garage Wroclaw Garage Stephanie Werner, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Managers’ transactions Partner releases Investor relations events Connected consumers Our speakers 2019 Press and analyst info Nokia Blog Materiality and value creation Nokia and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Improving people’s lives with technology Digital lives Environmental strengths and energy efficiency of our product portfolio Conducting our business with integrity Making change happen together Community investment and NGOs Governmental and multilateral organizations Industry, academia and beyond mHealth in Indonesia with UNICEF Respecting our people in everything we do Engaging on safety in Tanzania StrongHer Letter from the President and CEO Nokia Modern Slavery Statement Reports & filings Order financial reports Stock option plans Biggest shareholders Split history Share repurchases and transfers Acquisitions & divestments Life at Nokia Culture reporter videos Feel Connected Feel empowered Feel engaged Dr. Katherine Guo, Nokia’s 2019 Ada Lovelace Honoree Nokia in pictures Our opportunities Opportunities in Hungary Opportunities in IT Search for Nokia opportunities Student and graduate opportunities Boosting VDSL2 Bit Rates with Vectoring by Paul Spruyt, Stefaan Vanhastel By providing cutting-edge noise-cancellation, vectoring enables VDSL2 lines to approximate their theoretical maximum speed in real-world conditions — offering cost-effective high bandwidth and very fast build-out. Because widespread installation of fiber is a lengthy process, service providers need additional technology options for delivering high bandwidth over the next 5 to 10 years. Very-high-speed Digital Subscriber Line 2 (VDSL2) vectoring offers one powerful, cost-effective way to satisfy individual subscriber demands and meet government goals for universal broadband access. It takes full advantage of existing resources by making conditions in the field as close to ideal as possible, so each VDSL2 line can operate at its best — and deliver higher bit rates. Downstream speeds of 100 Mb/s can be achieved at distances of up to 400 m, and 40 Mb/s can be supported with loops as long as 1000 m. In field trials since 2010 with leading service providers including Belgacom, A1 Telekom Austria, Swisscom, Orange, P&T Luxemburg and Türk Telekom, vectoring improved previous downstream bit rates by 90% to 150%. Vectoring enables these gains by canceling interference between copper lines, which is one of the most significant factors limiting the achievable bit rate. In a dynamic process, vectoring continually measures and cancels this “crosstalk,” so that all lines can operate at much higher capacity, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Typical vectoring gains Because sophisticated noise cancellation is Central Processing Unit (CPU)-intensive, vectoring works best for the smaller number of lines (few hundred) typically found in Fiber to the x (FTTx) deployments — and where measurements are available from all lines. This means that the lines all need to be under full control of a single service provider for optimal performance gains. In these scenarios, vectoring technology allows service providers to deliver significantly higher speeds, with faster time to market and faster return on investment. How vectoring works Vectoring is not a method for raising the theoretical maximum transport speeds. Instead, this noise-cancellation technology addresses the gap between the theoretical maximum rate and the speeds that service providers can deliver in typical field conditions. In most deployments, telephone lines that carry VDSL2 signals are part of cables (sometimes partitioned in smaller cable bundles) that contain 10 to a few hundred lines positioned very closely together. This close proximity results in crosstalk, and the higher the number of lines in a cable (bundle), the more crosstalk is generated. Crosstalk is the main reason why lines in the field perform significantly lower than their theoretical maximum. Vectoring enables each line to perform as if it is alone, that is, without crosstalk. In concept, vectoring is comparable to the noise-cancelling technology used in headphones. It produces a clean signal for each line by measuring the crosstalk from all other lines and generating anti-phase signals to cancel the crosstalk signals out, resulting in almost zero noise. This concept sounds simple, but its execution can be highly complex, depending on the environment in which it is deployed. The noise cancellation technology in headphones, for example, has few variables to address as it suppresses interference in the audio band (20 kHz). Vectoring, on the other hand, often deals with the crosstalk generated by a few hundred VDSL2 lines and signals that span a wide frequency band (e.g. 17.6 MHz for 17a VDSL2). Cutting-edge computation The calculations needed for vectoring require enormous computing power, because vectoring dynamically measures and cancels interference across hundreds of VDSL2 lines over the full frequency spectrum occupied by the VDSL2 signals. The processing occurs in the frequency domain by subdividing the spectrum in up to 4096 narrow frequency bands – known as ‘tones’ or ‘carriers’ – and processing each tone independently. The tones are represented as ‘complex’ numbers with a ‘real’ and ‘imaginary’ part. The calculations are repeated per VDSL2 symbol whose duration is 250μs (so 4000 symbols per second). All VDSL2 lines are processed simultaneously and the results are used in real time to develop anti phase compensation signals for each line, based on the actual signals transmitted on the other lines. The frequency dependent crosstalk coupling between each pair of VDSL2 lines is automatically and dynamically measured and updated. For example, to cancel the interference in a cable with 200 active VDSL2 lines, 200 (VDSL2 ‘victim’ lines) x 200 (VDSL2 ‘disturber’ lines) x 4096 (tones) x 4 (real MAC operations per multiplication of 2 complex numbers) x 4000 (VDSL2 symbols per second) = 2621 billion MAC (multiply–accumulate) operations per second are required. The scale, speed and dynamics of this process are challenging, which is why VDSL2 vectoring only emerged as a viable option for service providers when recent advances in silicon made such sophisticated computing possible. It’s also why vectoring is best suited for small nodes with less than 400 lines, like those typically found in FTTx deployments. Addressing migration challenges Although most of the processing and necessary intelligence for vectoring resides in the Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM), minimal support is needed at the Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) for the efficient estimation of the crosstalk from the line into the neighboring lines and vice versa. This additional functionality at the CPE side is defined by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) vectoring standard, G.993.5 (G.vector)[1]. In order to achieve the full vectoring gain, all VDSL2 lines in the cable need to participate in the crosstalk estimation. Otherwise, the crosstalk from some lines will remain un-cancelled, reducing bit rates on vectored lines. The ultimate situation is where all VDSL2 lines operate in G.vector mode. This requirement can present a challenge when service providers with an installed base of VDSL2 CPEs migrate to vectoring, because migration to a new technology often occurs incrementally. Some subscribers may be satisfied with the existing performance of their VDSL2 line and choose to maintain the same service – so are not willing to go through the hassle and take the cost of a CPE replacement. Others may be eager to take advantage of higher bit rates — and are willing to purchase a new CPE that supports vectoring. Service providers must consider how to address the disparity in service levels and CPE, since both types of subscribers may coexist in the same cable (bundle). If some CPEs are not vectoring-capable, subscribers who have opted to pay for vectoring may have their bit rates reduced by any nearby lines still connected to legacy CPE. Luckily, most of the existing VDSL2 CPEs in the field can be software upgraded to support vectoring, or to be at least “vectoring-friendly”. The latter has recently been defined by the ITU in Annexes X and Y of the VDSL2 standard (G.993.2)[2] and allows the crosstalk from the legacy line into the neighboring vectored lines to still be measured. Annex X defines requirements for downstream friendliness such that the crosstalk from the legacy line into the neighboring vectored lines can be estimated and cancelled in downstream direction only. Annex Y defines requirements for full friendliness, allowing estimation of crosstalk from the legacy line into the neighboring vectored lines in up- and downstream direction. In principle, ‘friendly’ customers do not benefit from vectoring gains but their equipment no longer impairs vectoring for subscribers who are paying for this enhancement. The impact on regulation Migration to vectoring involves VDSL2 lines from a single service provider, who has sole control over all VDSL2 lines in the cable. But what happens in an unbundling scenario, when the service provider must give alternative operators access to its lines? Although Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSLx) Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) from the CO – widely used today – has little impact on vectoring gains, Sub-loop Unbundling (SLU) of the VDSL2 lines used in FTTx does have an impact on vectoring. It reduces bit rate gains, because full coordination cannot be achieved over the entire vectored system when a competitor connects subscriber VDSL2 lines to a different DSLAM. Even a single VDSL2 line terminated on another DSLAM can significantly impair vectoring performance, if that line is a dominant disturber. Currently, SLU is uncommon in most countries because of its complex business case and the collocation of different service provider DSLAM equipment in the same or separate street cabinet causes practical issues. However, its effects could become far reaching, since vectoring technology offers one valuable option for achieving universal broadband goals. When operating most effectively, VDSL2 vectoring provides a fast, cost-effective way to deliver high bandwidth over existing infrastructure. But if the achievable bit rates are reduced by unbundling, subscribers in many regions will have to wait longer to get their high-bandwidth services. From a technology point of view, the best way to address this issue is to allow the first FTTx service provider to terminate all the VDSL2 lines in a bundle, then offer bitstream access to competitors. This approach enables all service providers to benefit from the higher bit rates. Of course, this is a topic for regulatory discussion. The benefits of next-generation xDSL As service providers make the gradual transition to fiber, they can benefit from reliable, cost-effective options that allow high bandwidth to be delivered on a faster schedule. As shown in Figure 2, next-generation x Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL) technologies, such as VDSL2, bonding and vectoring, are providing a growing number of ways to satisfy subscriber demands for bandwidth for the foreseeable future, using existing copper resources. With more than 1.2 billion of the world’s households currently connected to a copper line[3], these technologies can also help governments meet their goals for universal broadband, which is critical for e-health, e-learning and socio-economic development. Figure 2: Delivering higher speeds over copper — today Next-generation xDSL advances began in 2007, when FTTx deployments combined deep fiber with VDSL2 to provide speeds up to 40 Mb/s at distances up to 400 m. In 2010, VDSL2 bonding combined 2 copper pairs to deliver twice the bit rate (80 Mb/s over 400 m) or serve longer loops (40 Mb/s over 1,000 m). Now vectoring has pushed the rate even further, up to 100 Mb/s over 400m. Recent research has produced even higher speeds — 300 Mb/s over two 400 m lines in the Alcatel-Lucent lab - by combining VDSL2 bonding, vectoring and Phantom mode. Fiber deployment is now underway, but it will require years to complete — while the copper infrastructure is widely available. These existing resources can be leveraged to help many countries meet their timelines for universal broadband, and service providers can use the copper infrastructure to deliver higher speeds, in less time, with faster return on investment. To contact the authors or request additional information, please send an email to networks.nokia_news@nokia.com [1]ITU-T standard G.993.5 (04/2010), ‘Self-FEXT cancellation (vectoring) for use with VDSL2 transceivers’. [2]ITU-T standard G.993.5 (09/2011), ‘Very high speed digital subscriber line transceivers 2 (VDSL2)’. [3]World Development Indicators, The World Bank About Paul Spruyt Job Title : xDSL Strategist for Fixed Access, Alcatel-Lucent. Paul Spruyt earned an MS degree in Electronics from the University of Ghent, Belgium, in 1985. In 1995, he obtained a Postgraduate in Telecommunications. He joined the Alcatel Research Center in Belgium in 1989. In 1992 he started working on ADSL and was part of the core team that developed the first integrated ATM ADSL chipset. From 1995 till 1999 Paul Spruyt was responsible for the Alcatel research activities on ADSL and VDSL. In 1999 he was appointed General Manager of the Alcatel VDSL Virtual Company that developed the first DMT VDSL chipset. Since 2002, Paul Spruyt has been responsible for the xDSL technology strategy of Alcatel-Lucent’s leading ASAM and ISAM products. Paul Spruyt also actively contributed to the standardization of ADSL and VDSL in the former U.S. standardization committee T1E1.4 (now NIPP-NAI). Since 2005, he has been a member of the ARCEP Experts Committee for the introduction of new DSL technologies in France. Paul Spruyt received the French Blondel Medal in 2000. He was nominated Alcatel Fellow in 2006 and Bell Labs Fellow in 2010. Fixed Access Networks FTTx / Copper About Stefaan Vanhastel Stefaan Vanhastel heads the global marketing for Nokia Fixed Networks, responsible for fixed access products and technology. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering andover 20 years of experience in the IT/telecommunications industry, he keeps it simple: “I’m a technology marketeer by day, a wildlife/nature photographer at heart, and cat caregiver at home”. Connect with Stefaan on LinkedIn. See all of our social media Get the latest news from Nokia delivered straight to your inbox. Digital automation cloud Developer resources and APIs © 2020 Nokia All rights reserved	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2753
__label__wiki	0.559631	0.559631	Coastal cheer Artist, April, EDP Norfolk Brian Lewis is one of Norfolk's most colourful artists. His flamboyant character, bright yellow studio in Sheringham and an unrelentingly cheerful take on Norfolk life make for a memorable combination. You could be forgiven for thinking that his art career begins and ends with Lowryesque people, boatloads of seals and dogs chasing gulls across unblemished sand. In reality, he is an accomplished artist who refuses to take himself too seriously. His work, as familiar in Norfolk as the scenes he paints, has hidden depths. A careful look at even the most frivolous picture will surprise thanks to the detail included and the accuracy of his buildings, boats, beaches or birds. Author Alan Marshall and fledgling Norfolk publisher Mascot Media, tucked away in the Broads, recognised the potential appeal of a book that brings together a large selection of Brian’s work and verbal snapshots of his colourful life. Blue Skies and Boat Trips is the result. Since making Norfolk his home in 1981, the county has dominated the artist’s output. Early efforts married his serious art credentials and techniques with Norfolk scenes, and drove this prize-winning graduate of The Royal Academy towards a more optimistic colour palette. Wells beach huts proved much more popular as his skies changed from grey to blue, and his characters became humorous, rather than sad. The “overnight success” of his technicolour scenes of seals, boats, beaches and iconic buildings took years to achieve, but he hasn’t looked back. The creation of his studio/home at Bees Hall in Sheringham and a raft of ever-cheerful paintings have resulted in lasting popularity. Conceived, written, designed and even printed in Norfolk, Blue Skies and Boat Trips captures the coast from Cromer to King’s Lynn, as well as featuring Brian’s unique take on life in Norwich, Holt, Fakenham and Letheringsett. The book, which contains 165 images, will be available from early April from the publisher, artist and selected stores around the county. Blue Skies and Boat Trips: The Norfolk of Brian Lewis (Mascot Media, £22.50) www.mascotmedia.co.uk and Brian Lewis’ website: www.art-e-mail.com Win one of two £250 gift cards for intu Chapelfield, Norwich Norfolk dream homes for sale this month 10 of the best afternoon teas in Norfolk Judy Potter of Potters Leisure Resort Where to see snowdrops in Norfolk: 8 of the best places Latest from the EDP Norfolk Magazine What’s on this weekend in Norfolk Tom Chambers: Dial M for Murder at Norwich Theatre Royal 12 little-known facts about Norfolk’s ‘New’ places	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2754
__label__wiki	0.648625	0.648625	Skeptical Snowy Owls February 13, 2014 by Editorial A Snowy Owl roosts at Springfield Mall, explanations run from logical to whimsical. By Robby Osborne Photo courtesy of Casey Pittrizzi. A snowy owl has made its perch atop the JC Penney attached to the ruins of the Springfield Mall. It’s possible, however unlikely, that the owl’s sudden presence means the construction site in Springfield has taken on some Hogwartian mischief unbeknownst to the “muggle” eye. A more grounded theory comes from Casey Pittrizzi; a naturalist for the Potomac Regional Park, board member of the Audobon Naturalist Society and the last person to have officially seen this bird on Feb. 10. Pittrizzi said that it’s not uncommon for a snowy owl to appear a bit further south of its normal migratory range, especially in the wintertime. The Mid-Atlantic is experiencing what is officially known as “an eruption of owls.” “The reasoning for it has mostly to due with their prey,” Pittrizzi said. “There was a very good year of lemming breeding. Whenever there is a good stock of prey, the Snowy Owl can go from having an average of four eggs up to 12, which causes a lot of the first-year owls to migrate south to find better sources of food.” These birds are not picky when it comes to food, and their diet can consist of: rodents, birds, and even other owls. This could explain other Snowy Owl sightings in the D.C. area, including one that made its home near the Washington Post building before getting hit by a Metro bus two weeks ago. The bird is now recovering at Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Pittrizzi also explained how the mall, especially an almost abandoned one, would make a prime habitat for this Snowy Owl. “Snowy Owls nest on the ground far in the north, in big tundras and open meadows.” Springfield Mall’s parking lot must be reminiscent of the empty vastness this bird grew up in, and also explains the Snowy Owl who is living at the Dulles Airport. Yet in the face of all the facts and logical data explaining this owl’s recent residence, the most dogmatic of Harry Potter purists may still search in vain for their own personal Platform 9 3/4 in the ruins of the food court. Tags: Audobon, Audobon Naturalist Society, Casey Pittrizzi, Eruption of Owls, February 13, Harry Potter, Hogwarts, JC Penney, Potomac Regional Park, Robby Osborne, Snowy Owl, Springfield, springfield mall Lawmakers approve use of speed cameras in NoVA; Fairfax Park Authority acquires new land Metro Police open investigation; Arlington plans Amazon development meeting 5 apps to help you stay updated on the Metro summer shutdown	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2756
__label__wiki	0.735894	0.735894	NJ Transit investigations are not new. Will this one be different from previous probes? Sweeney said that unlike past investigations, the one announced this week will be followed by consistent oversight until solutions are in place. NJ Transit investigations are not new. Will this one be different from previous probes? Sweeney said that unlike past investigations, the one announced this week will be followed by consistent oversight until solutions are in place. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2019/10/02/nj-transit-investigations-are-not-new-will-this-be-any-different/3840458002/ Colleen Wilson, North Jersey Record Published 1:49 p.m. ET Oct. 2, 2019 \| Updated 5:09 p.m. ET Oct. 2, 2019 NJ Senate President Stephen Sweeney said the difference this time is the state will not stop probing until solutions for NJ Transit's problems are reached. Tuesday's announcement that New Jersey lawmakers would investigate the shortcomings of its signature rail agency had the air of dèjá vu. In some ways, it is. Three years ago almost to the day, state legislators made a similar announcement in the wake of the Hoboken crash that killed one woman and injured more than 100 others, and involved a train operator who had undiagnosed sleep apnea. "It is clear that our transit system is going in the wrong direction," Senate President Stephen Sweeney, a Democrat, said at the Trenton news conference in 2016 announcing the investigation to uncover the issues plaguing the agency. The Legislature held months of hearings to get to the bottom of why NJ Transit falls short for its customers who have long dealt with the irritation of poor service and, in extreme cases, questions of safety. Then Gov. Phil Murphy was elected with a campaign promise to turn the agency around "if it kills me." The governor issued an audit of the agency his first month in office and signed reform legislation a year later to mandate changes at NJ Transit that would improve transparency, increase hiring and have rider representation on an expanded board. Environment: New Jersey scores clean air victory in pollution battle versus Trump administration NJ Transit: Fare hike whispers help spur state Senate committee investigation of agency Legal weed vs. vaping: Why NJ wants to ban one but legalize the other is raising questions Despite these reform efforts, which have not been fully implemented, riders continue to suffer with unpredictable train schedules and unreliable service. But Sweeney insisted the investigation he announced Tuesday would be different from the other efforts to dig into the agency's operations and shortcomings over the years. “The difference is, we’re going to just keep the spotlight on transit until we come out with solutions,” the Senate president said Tuesday. “We’re going to stay on top of it. It’s not going to be the flavor of the month — we’re going to keep this in front of everyone to find a solution.” NJ Transit Executive Director Kevin Corbett testifies before members of the New Jersey Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities committee and the Senate Transportation Committee during a hearing concerning recent problems with NJ Transit rail passenger service. The hearing was held at in the State House Annex in Trenton on Thursday, August 16, 2018. (Photo: Amy Newman/NorthJersey.com) Tom Kean Jr., a Republican senator who was named to join the investigating committee, said this inquiry should provide an additional layer of scrutiny. "What people saw in the past investigations is that there was going to be reform legislation. We got that through, and now that legislation may not be meeting the standards we set for it," Kean said. "We’ve been critical of this agency for five or six years or longer, and now it’s time to see in real time how to make the improvements." Not everyone is convinced another probe into the issues will do the trick. “Is the hearing actually going to accomplish anything, or just provide headlines for us in news stories?” rider Anthony Fiore asked in a Facebook comment this week about the latest investigation. “We’ve seen this before with NJT. Unless the state does something to meaningfully fix the funding issues, nothing will improve.” Martin Robins, director emeritus of Rutgers University's Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, who worked at NJ Transit in its heyday, said it will take time to undo the problems plaguing an agency the size of NJ Transit, but a steady infusion of money is key. "The Legislature has a role in this ... they went along with budgets that were nowhere near adequate and they didn’t ask the right questions, and so they reinforced [former Gov. Chris] Christie’s policies by approving his budgets, and you end up paying a very, very sad price for that," Robins said. "No one from one year to the next would know what to expect from the governor’s office, and the result has been terrible. It’s important to rectify that by providing adequate operating funding for the agency," he said. Timeline of investigations There has been a steady stream of investigations and other accountability measures put in place to try and turn around NJ Transit in recent years. Similar initiatives preceded the probe announced Tuesday. Here's an overview of them: Oct. 14, 2016: Senate President Stephen Sweeney announces an investigation into NJ Transit a month after the deadly Hoboken crash. Feb. 24, 2017:The fourth legislative hearing takes place in front of the state Senate’s Legislative Oversight Committee and Assembly Judiciary Committee. In all, legislative hearings took place over 15 months in 2017 and 2018, including interviews with NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett and other agency officials, state Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez Scaccetti, commuters, and the agency's fired Chief Compliance Officer Todd Barretta. Oct. 9, 2018:Gov. Phil Murphy requires an audit of the agency during his first days in office, and 10 months later a 158-page report is published by the North Highland Company. Patronage hires, hiring and compensation processes, capital planning, funding challenges, asset management and low morale were all highlighted as prominent issues plaguing the agency in the report. Dec. 20, 2018: Murphy signs the NJ Transit reform bill requiring the agency to expand its board of directors, improve transparency, streamline procurement procedures and add a customer advocate position, among other changes. March 22, 2019:Seven people are nominated by the governor to the NJ Transit board, including rail and bus riders. The nominees have not yet been confirmed by the Senate, but Sen. Loretta Weinberg said she hopes that will take place this fall. Aug. 19, 2019: Murphy signs an executive order requiring NJ Transit to provide more data about its performance and why cancellations or delays occur, and make the information more accessible. Oct. 1, 2019: Sweeney announces that the state Senate will investigate NJ Transit starting in late November or early December through a series of legislative hearings, round-table discussions, site visits and, if needed, subpoenas for information or testimony. Covering our local communities takes time and resources. 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__label__cc	0.56369	0.43631	Motorola silently intros the Moto 1S in China Motorola Moto 1S Android handset (Source: Lenovo China) The new Motorola Moto 1S is about the same device as the Moto G6 but comes with Lenovo ZUI 3.5 on top of Android 8.0 Oreo and ZUI branding on the back. This handset also sports a 5.7-inch full HD+ 2:1 display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, a 12 MP + 5 MP main camera, and so on. by Codrut Nistor, 2018/05/18 Chinese Tech Android ARM Smartphone Phablet Last month, when the Moto G6 became available in many markets worldwide, China was not included in the list. Now, this handset comes to China as the Moto 1S, but it has different color options and provides an entirely different user experience, software-wise. Unlike the Moto G6, which runs stock Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, the Moto 1S comes with Lenovo ZUI 3.5 on top of Android 8.0 Oreo, which means it will not be updated as frequently as its sibling that is already available in Europe, Brazil, and the US. The two color options available seem to be the Deep Indigo and Blush also found in the list of choices for the Moto G6, which also comes in Silver and Black. In addition to the above, the list of specs and features includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, a 12 MP + 5 MP main camera and a 16 MP selfie shooter, a 3,000 mAh battery and the usual connectivity features encountered (except NFC, only present in the European Moto G6) in this price range (this handset retails for the equivalent of about US$235. The screen remains the same 5.7-inch display with 2,160 x 1,080 pixels as the one of the Moto G6. We are not expecting for the Moto 1S to reach other markets, but the ZUI branding might be applied to other Moto handsets, together with Lenovo's custom Android interface. However, there is no official confirmation of this fact yet, but we will keep you posted. Twitch is now banned in China 09/21/2018 Update \| Android One Motorola One in the works, could be coming on August 2 08/06/2018 Chinese Moto Z3 Play / E5 Plus get improved specs 07/30/2018 Update \| The Moto One Power is the spiritual successor to the original Moto Z Play 06/25/2018 Render of Motorola One Power device leaked 05/30/2018 Motorola patents a foldable smartphone / tablet concept with clever integrated cover 05/10/2018 Motorola launches the Moto G6, G6 Play, and G6 Plus in Brazil 04/20/2018 Moto G6 Plus hits Geekbench, Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 in tow 04/16/2018 Moto G6 and G6 Plus retail listings show up before the official launch 03/31/2018 Lenovo Moto G6 lineup leaks out 01/17/2018 YouTube Music now official, coming ... New leak details the LG V35 ThinQ > Notebook / Laptop Reviews and News > News > News Archive > Newsarchive 2018 05 > Motorola silently intros the Moto 1S in China Codrut Nistor, 2018-05-18 (Update: 2018-05-18) Codrut Nistor - News Editor Although I have been writing about new software and hardware for almost a decade, I consider myself to be old school. I always enjoy listening to music on CD or tape instead of digital files and I will not even get into the touchscreen vs physical keys debate. However, I also enjoy new technology, as I now have the chance to take a look at the future every day. I joined the Notebookcheck crew back in 2013 and I have no plans to leave the ship anytime soon.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2760
__label__wiki	0.862217	0.862217	Ron Ruggless Slim Chickens’s 3-year-old unit in Irving, Texas, sports patio seating, which is found in most of the stand-alone restaurants. News>Fast Casual With 2019 investment, fast-casual Slim Chickens plans growth push Fayetteville, Ark.-based company opens 100th unit and tailors multiprong expansion, COO Sam Rothschild says Ron Ruggless \| Dec 24, 2019 Slim Chickens Development Co. opened its 100th unit last week in Little Rock, Ark., and is tailoring growth in the year ahead, a company partner said. “We’ve made advances in the interior and exterior of the prototype. We’ve upgraded technology with online ordering, app, rewards program. We’ve done additions to the menu,” said Sam Rothschild, a Slim partner and chief operating officer, in a phone interview. Related: Slim Chickens draws investment A large beverage station includes serviceware and condiments. The Fayetteville, Ark.-based fast-casual brand opened 21 restaurants in 2019, with 18 of those franchised and three company-owned. The company plans to open 31 units over the next year, Rothschild said, both domestically and internationally. The company has six franchised units in the United Kingdom and two in Kuwait in the Middle East. Related: Slim Chickens plots expansion The two prototypes for stand-alone units are a 2,400-square-foot restaurant with capacity for 80 inside and a patio and 2,800 square feet with capacity for 100 inside and additional 30 patio seats. Photo: Various portion sizes of the buttermilk-marinated tenders are offered with one sauce. Additional sauces are available and price individually. Photo Credit: Ron Ruggless The Slim Chickens menu offers tenders that are buttermilk-marinated, breaded and cooked to order with a choice from 17 individually portioned dipping sauces as well as sandwiches, wings, chicken and waffles and wraps. Sides include a popular macaroni and cheese. Per person check averages is $8.50 to $9, Rothschild said. Slim Chickens offers a rotating selection of desserts in Mason jars that guests may keep. A variety of Mason jar desserts are offered from a display case, and guests can keep the jar. “Slim Chickens can always be in your home or office,” he said. Slim Chickens drew a July 2019 investment from 10 Point Capital, which is aiding the brand’s growth, Rothschild said. “We are able to add more infrastructure to our organization to support the franchisees and franchisee growth,” Rothschild said. “We now have a strategic partner that’s significantly grown another brand – [Atlanta-based] Tropical Smoothie Café – so they bring a lot of systems and processes and forward-thinking that has complemented what we had already been doing with the brand.” A variety of seating styles, from tall tables to booths, gives guests a variety of choices in a décor that’s called “contemporary Southern.” The Slim Chickens’ décor is contemporary Southern with an emphasis on blues music and a Mississippi Delta vibe. The company also offers non-traditional formats for football stadiums, college campuses, malls and transportation stations, Rothschild noted “We’ve deployed the brand in a multipronged approach,” Rothschild said. The company sees conversions of prior restaurant spaces as good growth potential, he added. The company launched its first food truck in 2019 and entered the new markets of Colorado, North Dakota and Memphis, Tenn. On the menu, the company has added Korean barbecue sauce and mango habanero, and plans some new sauces this year, Rothschild said. “Having that many dipping sauces allows for guests to share flavors,” he said. “Every bite can be different.” The most popular sauces are cayenne ranch, honey-mustard, ranch, spicy barbecue and proprietary Slim Sauce, he said. Slim Chickens was founded in 2003. Besides the international units, the brand has units in 20 states. Contact Ron Ruggless at [email protected] Follow him on Twitter: @RonRuggless TAGS: Franchising	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2762
__label__cc	0.660527	0.339473	Photo: Brittany Petronella Many people come to New York hoping to make it to the top, and the fastest way there is the elevator—to the 67th, 69th or 70th floors at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The three 360-degree-view observation decks at Top of the Rock showcase the City’s spectacular skyline. Although you won’t be able to see the skating rink or Christmas tree from up high, be sure to visit these seasonal attractions when you come back down. Must-See NYC My Famous Original Historic Sites & Landmarks Buildings & Skyscrapers Television/Radio Studio Audiences Assistive Listening System Open and/or Closed Captioned Senior/Student Discounts When are the best times to visit? Unless you’re visiting during the holidays, you usually won’t have to worry about huge crowds. Consider going in the early evening to catch sunset views. The decks close at midnight, with the last elevator up at 11:15pm. How long does a typical visit take? Most visitors stay for 45 minutes to an hour, though there’s no time limit during normal operating hours. Does Top of the Rock have an open-air deck? All three decks have outdoor viewing areas, and the uppermost deck is completely open-air. What else is there to do at Rockefeller Center? The Midtown complex features shopping, dining, public artwork and seasonal attractions like Rock Center’s Christmas tree and ice-skating rink. Find out how to become part of a live studio audience in our Guide to TV Show Tapings. @rockcenternyc rockcenternyc	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2767
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__label__wiki	0.819401	0.819401	Pixtory '); str = str.replace('Rs.',' '); arr = str.split('###'); img1.parent().append(" " + arr[1] + " - " + arr[2] + " "); } else if(str.indexOf('###') !== -1){ //str = str.replace('Rs.','Rs.'); str = str.replace('Rs.',' '); arr = str.split('###'); img1.parent().append(" "); img1.parent().append(" "); }else{ img1.parent().append(" "); } img1.attr("title", ''); } }); jQuery(function() { if(screen.width > 960){ var $sidebar = jQuery("#right-add-2-forstory"), $window = jQuery(window), offset = $sidebar.offset(), topPadding = 80, sidebarHeight = $sidebar.height(); var $leftCont = jQuery("#left-container"), leftHeight = 200 + $leftCont.height(); var $div_strategy = jQuery(".div_strategy"), leftHeight = leftHeight + $div_strategy.height(); $window.scroll(function() { if ($window.scrollTop() > offset.top && $window.scrollTop() < leftHeight ) { $sidebar.stop().animate({ marginTop: $window.scrollTop() - offset.top + topPadding }); } else if ($window.scrollTop() < leftHeight){ $sidebar.stop().animate({ marginTop: 0 }); } else { //console.log("OUT: scroll-top : "+$window.scrollTop()+" offset.top : "+offset.top+' leftHeight : '+leftHeight); $sidebar.stop().animate({ marginTop: leftHeight-offset.top }); } }); } }); }); Home / Specials / My Best Pick 2015 / Gaurav Parikh \| JAN 09 , 2015 Soumik Kar My Best Pick 2015 Gaurav Parikh Jeena Scriptech Alpha Advisors' co-founder is happy to be wrong about film content major Shemaroo At the outset, let me confess that Shemaroo Entertainment (SEL), which is in the film and entertainment content business, did not appeal to me when it went public last September at an offer price of ₹170 and at a 10% discount for retail allotees at ₹153. Its debut on the bourses was anything but a blockbuster opening. On the first day of listing — October 1 — the stock struggled to hold its head above water and over the next fortnight fell to a low of ₹145. Running an investment advisory firm for the past two years, I have seen several cases that have helped keep my skeptical instincts alive; there was no reason for Shemaroo to be any different. It had all the right ingredients to make a discerning investor wary: high debt, negative cash flows, legal issues, promoters’ conflict of interest and a business model that seemed suspect. Incidentally, Shemaroo and I share the same year of birth and I grew up with it in the 1970s when it was a popular circulating library of 200 sq ft in south Mumbai — with the three Maroo brothers — Raman, Buddhichand and Atul — running the show. I am told that they have retained this small shop for sentimental reasons. So, it’s not surprising, then, that in its over five decades of existence, SEL created a content library of over 2,900 titles with perpetual rights for over 750 films and aggregated rights (limited ownership) for the rest. It distributes this content to broadcasting and digital media platforms and has recently launched movies on Google+. Revenue models to monetise this content range from pay-by-transaction, subscription and advertisement support such as YouTube advertisements. I observed that HDFC Mutual Fund had fallen in love with the stock: it had become the largest non-promoter shareholder with an 8% equity stake. The fund was an anchor investor at ₹170, and, post listing, bought the stock at ₹177-174 levels and then ten days later again at ₹152 levels. The purchases were spread across their schemes, including their monthly income long-term debt scheme. The perfect script Hindi films account for a chunk of SEL's library In fact, the debt scheme indicates high safety with 75% invested in debt instruments and only 25% of its corpus value of ₹3,558 crore (as on September 30, 2014) invested in equity of just 35 companies. The mutual fund bought 8% (2,173,245 shares) for an aggregate of around ₹38 crore at an average ₹172.59 per share. That’s a resounding vote of confidence for Shemaroo from the highly-respected fund house. Today, between the fund house and the promoters, who collectively own a 65.82% stake, the aggregate holding works out to nearly 74%. It must be noted that the promoters have not pledged a single share. Incidentally, HDFC Bank features as a lender to Shemaroo, with financials showing that it had sanctioned an unsecured loan of ₹15 crore, of which nearly ₹14 crore was drawn on July 31, 2014. What works for SEL is the scale of monetising content over existing and emerging digital platforms. SEL is the preferred partner of choice for movie producers, broadcasting channels and other media platforms, not only for its vast content but also its industry expertise, knowledge and relationships. Shemaroo has established strong relationships with traditional media channels such as UTV Movies, Star Gold, Sony, TV Today, NDTV, Doordarshan and Hathway; new media platforms such as Youtube; telecom service providers such as R-Com, Airtel and Tata Docomo and with production houses such as RK Films, Mukta Arts and Viacom 18 Digital TV. SEL’s bread-and-butter business comes from its participation in the second and subsequent cycles of a film broadcast rather than in the first cycle that involves theatre, television and overseas releases. Though the first cycle generates over 90% of revenue, the risk is much higher on account of the film turning out to be a flop. Moreover, such participation involves investment of several crores. SEL, however, participates in the first cycle of ancillary revenue streams such as new media and home video distribution, which contribute less than 10% of revenue in the first cycle. New media revenue has improved over the years SEL decides on the cost of the content till it is confident of achieving the desired return on investment at the portfolio level. Such cost is determined by considering factors such as viewership rating, box office collections, cast, awards, producer’s track record, genre, reviews and comparable movie valuation. Currently, over 50% of SEL’s revenues come from syndicating rights to various broadcasting channels for over 1,000 films from its vast library of over 2,900 films. Increasing digitisation has meant lower carriage fees by up to 20% for broadcasters. This would lead to an increase in profitability for them and, consequently, more investment in programming. Thus, increased content acquisition by broadcasters spells a good time for content owners. On YouTube, Shemaroo currently has 32 of its own channels running and gets up to 2 million views a day and up to 60 million views a month. The revenue model here involves getting a share of the advertisement revenue that YouTube makes through banner, pre-roll and mid-roll ads on various Shemaroo channels. SEL also has a VCD, DVD and Blu-ray product presence of over 1,300 titles across 2,000 retail stores, including major chains across 75 towns and cities in the country. According to a report by KPMG and Ficci, by 2017, the size of the internet segment as part of India’s media and entertainment industry is expected to show a CAGR of 32% to touch ₹8,700 crore, while the film segment is expected to clock 12% CAGR to reach ₹19,300 crore over the same period. In FY16 and FY17, the industry dynamics and drivers are well in place to post CAGR of 13% to 18% over the next three years, with the rollout of 4G next year and cheap, under-₹5,000 smartphones. Internet penetration will be faster than TV and Shemaroo, with its huge content library and flexibility to slice and dice its content to cater to needs, is well-positioned to capture the large-scale opportunities opening in both. Movie channels are second in popularity to general entertainment channels and each channel typically broadcasts eight movies a day. Even after considering repeats, each movie channel would need a large number of movies to broadcast. They would have to come to Shemaroo to tap its vast film library content. Over the next three years, internet penetration is projected to touch 50 crore users in India and that is practically 40% of the population. Also internet advertising, which is growing fast, already accounts for 10% of the overall media entertainment ad spend. The growth momentum in this space is expected to be over 30% annually for the next three years. Shemaroo plans to strongly leverage on digital platforms. Its model is to continue investing in the cheaper second and third cycles instead of the production of full movies, the cost of which can take time to recover and which run the risk of failure. Plenty of risks Shemaroo has negative net operating cash flows, with inventories and receivables having gone up considerably. Also, the company has fully utilised secured loan limits from its lenders. Since the IPO proceeds will be used to buy and create more film and content rights, the next couple of years may see continuing pressure on operating cash flows. However, as it may be adding permanent and aggregate rights content to its library to leverage later, negative cash flows should not sound alarm bells for now. Also, film star Jackie Shroff filed a civil suit in July 2014 against the promoters for being treated shabbily as a minority shareholder in one of the promoters’ associate companies. There is significant conflict of interest as the promoters run other companies in a similar line of business. But I was particularly concerned about the negative cash flows and high debt. At the half-yearly results conference call, I was expecting the management to inform us that IPO proceeds will be used to manage the over ₹150 crore borrowings and bring down the interest burden from over ₹18 crore annually. Instead, it stated the contrary: it would maintain the debt-equity at just over 1X and actually build up more content. It wasn’t worried as long as return on investment was good. Its renewed vigour and confidence post IPO strengthening of the net worth was evident. The net worth, post-IPO, stands at ₹310 crore as on September 30, 2014 and the IPO proceeds continue to reflect in the cash balance of ₹140 crore. Even after an interest charge of ₹12.6 crore, its PAT looked quite impressive at ₹18 crore for the first half of the current fiscal. With fresh IPO funds being deployed in the second half, I expect the bottom line to strengthen to over ₹40 crore for the whole year. That translates into an estimated EPS of ₹15 for FY15 and a forward earnings multiple of 12X. The book value should also move up from ₹114 (H1FY15) to over ₹120 for FY15. Meaning, on a price-to-book value, the stock trades under 1.5X. Though not strictly comparable, its peer group of Eros and Saregama has higher relative valuations. SEL has posted strong revenue and PAT growth of 26% over the past four years and a return of equity of above 15%. Last fiscal, PAT was nearly ₹28 crore despite an outgo of nearly ₹19 crore towards interest cost. Equity capital was around ₹20 crore (face value of ₹10), translating into an EPS of ₹14 (dividend was just 5%, or ₹0.50, as most shares pre-IPO were held by the promoters). With a net worth of ₹177.45 crore, the book value stood around ₹88. Now, what if the PAT for FY15 or FY16 crosses a non-linear ₹50 crore with reduced interest charge and incremental revenues from new-age digital platforms harnessing newer technology? That would result in an EPS closer to ₹20 and a PE of 8X at its current price of ₹160. I changed my mind rather quickly at ₹154 levels in the third week of October 2014 with a first target of ₹200 for 2015, but that has already been achieved this year. It has corrected to ₹194 (December 3, 2014) after hitting a post-listing high of ₹215 on November 20, 2014. In 2015, the share price should move towards ₹250 and beyond, backed by an improving top and bottom line — the latter’s growth is non-linear to some extent, and that is what is exciting to look forward to. One does, however, hope that the IPO proceeds are judiciously used to improve the working capital cycle and to keep creating or acquiring fresh content. For now, the company is positioned to be a winner in the years to come as content is king or should we say Queen, as SEL holds the aggregate rights for that super-hit Bollywood flick as well! The writer and his client have an interest in this stock. Here's your chance to read the latest issue of Outlook Business for free! Download the Outlook Magazines app now. Available on Play Store and App Store Jeena Scriptech Alpha Advisors Shemaroo Entertainment More from My Best Pick 2015 We'll do just fine, relatively speaking Where are you, George? 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__label__wiki	0.836359	0.836359	Trump’s anti-abortion pledge threatens ‘the fabric of our society’ THE right to choose is in critical danger under the Trump-Pence administration, with advocates arguing the President-elect poses a threat to “the fabric of our society”. Charlotte Willis@lottiewillis news.com.auNovember 18, 20166:32am Donald Trump?s Abortion Comments Draw Fire From Rivals Pro-choice and pro-life activists demonstrate on the steps of the United States Supreme Court in Washington, DC. Picture: Pete Marovich/Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP A WOMAN’S right to choose is in critical danger under the Trump-Pence administration, according to pro-choice advocates and constitutional experts. One of the main takeaways from the President-elect’s first televised interview with 60 Minutes on Sunday night was the moment he reiterated his intention to appoint pro-life Supreme Court justices, with the goal of overturning Roe vs. Wade. “It will go back to the states,” he said of the 1973 ruling that legalised abortion nationwide. When CBS journalist Leslie Stahl asked Mr Trump what women living in states where abortion is outlawed would do, he simply replied, “Well, they’ll perhaps have to go, they’ll have to go to another state.” Now, women across the country are deeply troubled by the threat to their reproductive rights under the Trump presidency, with fiercely anti-abortion Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as Vice President-elect. “The long list of repercussions that would come from not having abortion available and affordable and accessible in women’s communities is absolutely devastating,” Tara Sweeney, communications director of the National Institute for Reproductive Health (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice New York) told news.com.au. “In America, we’ve been able to rely on it for more than 40 years now so for that to change dramatically and be determined solely by the states would absolutely change women’s lives and the fabric of our society.” President-elect Donald Trump speaks with CBS News’ Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes. Picture: CBSNEWS/60 MINUTESSource:Supplied Reacting to President-elect Trump’s abortion comments made during his 60 Minutes interview — the first time he had addressed the matter since winning the election — Ms Sweeney said: “I don’t think he does understand the wide impact that it will have [on women]. He responded flippantly ... for him to say that women would have to go to another state clearly indicates that he’s not understanding the magnitude of it.” If a reconfigured high court did overturn the decision, the likely outcome would be a “patchwork” map of the US states — some protecting abortion rights, others implementing strict bans, and many struggling to over what new limits they might impose. “If Roe were overturned, we would likely return to a patchwork quilt of laws, which would force women onto the road even more than at present,” Dr. David Grimes, a North Carolina obstetrician-gynaecologist, told The Associated Press. President-elect Donald Trump with Vice President-elect Mike Pence during election night. Picture: AFP PHOTO / MANDEL NGANSource:AFP Hordes of women in the US are now rushing to make appointments to get IUDs (intra-uterine devices) before the President-elect’s inauguration on January 20. Planned Parenthood representatives have reported a spike in calls made to schedule appointments following Mr Trump’s election win last week, with many concerned about losing access to contraception, both preventative and procedural. “I’ve seen a range of negative reactions [to Mr Trump’s anti-abortion pledge] and that range goes from absolutely alarmist, which I think is understandable, to a more measured kind of fear. Basically, we’re in for four years of terrible outlooks on access to abortion and contraception across the country,” Ms Sweeney said. Women have also been taking to social media to express their concerns. PSA ladies: please consider getting an IUD or stocking up on birth control before Trump is in office bc ur reproductive rights are not safe — Hali Weeks (@wali_heeks) November 10, 2016 CUTE TIPS FOR LADIES PREPARING FOR A TRUMP/PENCE AMERICA: - stock up on Plan B, it has a long shelf life - get an IUD while they're covered — Ella Rodham Dawson (@brosandprose) November 9, 2016 Get an IUD ASAP! Trump has asked to repeal the Affordable Care Act which makes birth control easily accessible — Aves (@AverieDanielle) November 9, 2016 Texas Floats Radical New Abortion Laws - In the wake of Trump’s election, Texas Republicans have filed multiple bills that would ban aborti… — Kathleen Barnes (@KathleenSBarnes) November 16, 2016 Planned Parenthood is incredibly important to young girls and women of all ages. Abortion aside, it offers a variety of things to women. — ️ (@GIRLSONGIRLSGIF) November 9, 2016 Forced closure of abortion clinics in many states means women will be confronted with the need to travel long distances in order to obtain an abortion — an overwhelming burden for some low-income women. “Nobody should be forced to leave the safety of their communities or states and pay for lodging or travel to get an abortion,” Christina Chang, vice president of public affairs for Planned Parenthood of New York City, told Metro US. “For many women, it’s not possible to traverse across multiple state lines,” Nancy Northup, president of the Centre for Reproductive Rights, told AP. “This could have tragic consequences.” She added one consequence might be an increase in the number of women seeking to self-induce an abortion. Vice President-elect Pence, who famously said during the presidential campaign that he’d like the Roe vs. Wade ruling “consigned to the ash heap of history where it belongs”, has a long history of legislating against women’s access to abortion, including cutting funding to non-profit women’s health organisation Planned Parenthood. “I’m pro-life and I don’t apologise for it,” he said in July. But many unhappy with last week’s election results (including celebrities such as Katy Perry and Amy Schumer) are now fighting back, with more than 160,000 donations being made to Planned Parenthood since last Tuesday. Some 20,000 of these have been donated in Mr Pence’s name. He will receive thank you notes for each of the donations. Planned Parenthood has about 650 health centres nationwide and relies on public funding for about half of its revenue Just donated to Planned Parenthood in Mike Pence's name, it's easy & a certificate will be sent to his office: pic.twitter.com/GJx3GdyBZl — Gabrielle Moss (@Gaby_Moss) November 12, 2016 Just donated to Planned Parenthood "In Memory" of Mike Pence, State House, #206, Indianapolis, IN 46204. https://t.co/zQsHIbPRvI — Jeffery Berry (@BelovedLdr) November 15, 2016 Thank you so much! We've been blown away by the support we've received. Many people are donating in Clinton or Pence's name. #WeWontGoBack — Planned Parenthood (@PPact) November 12, 2016 It’s not clear yet how President-elect Trump will proceed with his pledge, including his vow to slice up Obamacare. However, if President Obama’s health care plan were to be repealed, an estimated 55 million women could lose access to no-copay preventive services including birth control, screenings for sexually transmitted infections, Pap tests and cancer screenings, according to government figures. “We know that he can’t flip a switch on day one and reverse the entire affordable abortion care system, but re-evaluating it is absolutely within his power and we’re definitely worried that will happen,” Ms Sweeney said. “What we’ve learnt so far with Trump is that everything is a wildcard, but with what Trump and Pence and the incoming congress has said about Obamacare, I think we’re safe to say that this is on the chopping block.” Pro-choice and pro-life demonstrators rally outside of the US Supreme Court. 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__label__wiki	0.878783	0.878783	Home News Photos Videos Live Scores Results Schedule Blogs IND vs NZ Kumble's Corner SL IN ZIM, 2 TEST SERIES, 2020 1st Test, Harare Sports Club, Harare, 19 - 23 Jan, 2020 Sri Lanka* 384/5 (140.1) Sri Lanka lead by 26 runs, MIN. 55.5 Overs Left Today BBL, 2019/20 Match 48, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 22 January, 2020 2ND INN 162/4 (20.0) Melbourne Stars* Melbourne Stars need 29 runs in 9 balls at 19.33 rpo 1st Test: ZIM VS SL 19 Jan, 202013:30 IST 2nd Test: ZIM VS SL 1st T20I: NZ VS IND 4th Test: SA VS ENG Rohit Sharma Was India's Best Player in 2019, Mayank Agarwal Best Youngster: Anil Kumble Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble believes that Rohit Sharma was India's best player in 2019. Cricketnext Staff \|December 30, 2019, 6:28 PM IST Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble believes that Rohit Sharma was India's best player in 2019, citing his performances in the World Cup and his reemergince into the Test squad as reasons for the same. "There have been many players. I think everyone has performed. But I think one person stands out: Rohit Sharma has had a fantastic season. In the World Cup to have five hundreds. Then a double hundred in a Test match as an opener against South Africa," Kumble told CricketNext. "He has come back into the Test match as an opener is something that has changed the way Rohit is looked at. His leadership role whenever he has got the opportunity to lead India in the absence of Virat Kohli. So, I think this year you have to give it to Rohit Sharma and nobody else." Asked who he thought was India's young player of the year, Kumble picked Mayank Agarwal. The 28-year old opener from Karnataka has become a mainstay in the Test team and Kumble believes he can be a part of the Indian side in white-ball cricket as well. "For me the young Indian player has to be Mayank Agarwal. He made his debut in Boxing Day last year. So, it is not easy. Boxing Day Test match walking in with 90,000 people, at MCG. He had a great debut for India and from there on he has grown in stature. "I think he is someone India can look towards even in One Day cricket, even in T20 at some point in time. He has a mature head on his shoulder; he has done the hard yards, getting runs consistently in domestic cricket, and he has been brilliant for India as an opening batsman, There’s been lot of competition for the opening slot, but Mayank has stood out." Kumble was also quizzed on what he thought was India's moment of the year and he picked the Test series win in Australia. "I know there was so many wonderful moments for me. But for me Test cricket has to be above everyone else. So, for me the victory in Australia has to stand out. It is the first time ever that the Indian team has beaten Australia in Australia. "Yes, we can say that two of their batsmen were not a part of the playing eleven for Australia but none the less, Indian cricket showed that the ability to go out there and perform in tough conditions. "You know the first game in Adelaide, it was a bit of a dilemma, a touch and go, Pujara coming in and scoring that brilliant hundred. And from there on to go on and win a series was fantastic to see." anil kumbleIndian cricket teammayank agarwalrohit sharma ICC CWC 2019 \| 2nd Test Test \| Mon, 27 Jan, 2020 SL v ZIM ICC CWC 2019 \| 1st T20I T20 \| Fri, 24 Jan, 2020 IND v NZ ICC CWC 2019 \| 4th Test Test \| Fri, 24 Jan, 2020 ENG v SA Johannesburg All Fixtures 1 India 5046 120 2 New Zealand 3241 112 5 Australia 3672 102 5 India 10071 258 Live Score, News & WC 2019 Updates (1000k+)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2788
__label__cc	0.542297	0.457703	Home Inside Africa Nigeria N’ASSEMBLY GETS N4.648TR REVISED 2012 BUDGET N’ASSEMBLY GETS N4.648TR REVISED 2012 BUDGET •Senate summons ministers •Obasanjo, Buhari, Babangida get N3.185bn as entitlements •Works, Niger Delta, Transport ministries to get N180bn subsidy funds •SURE-P Board to spend N1bn From ADETUTU FOLASADE-KOYI, Abuja The National Assembly has received a revised 2012 budget of N4,648, 849,156,932, almost a week after Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Finance Minister, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala announced cuts in the budget being considered by the National Assembly. President Goodluck Jonathan presented a N4.749 trillion budget to the National Assembly without any provision for oil subsidy. It also emerged yesterday that the Senate Committee on Appropriation might likely summon some ministers whose ministries are central to the proposed cuts in the budget. Sources on the committee told Daily Sun that, “the committee needs some explanations concerning the cuts. Definitely, the finance minister, as well as some other ministers would be invited to shed light on the adjustment of the 2012 budget. In a February 15 letter to Senate President David Mark, the president explained the rationale behind the revised budget and government’s plan to revise its 2012–2014 revenue framework. A part of the letter reads: “I seize this opportunity to express my gratitude for the enduring productive partnership between the National Assembly and the Executive arms of government in discharging our shared responsibility for nation-building and I note, with thanks, the patriotism, commitment and support the distinguished members of the Senate have consistently demonstrated. “Recent domestic developments, key among which was the partial withdrawal of subsidy on petroleum products and the ripple effect on government revenue and expenditure items have necessitated the revision of the 2012–2014 medium-term expenditure framework and the 2012 budget proposal which I presented to the National Assembly on December 13, 2011. “In this respect, I hereby forward copies of the revised 2012 budget proposal. It is my hope that the distinguished Senate will kindly consider and approve these revised proposals expeditiously.” In the new budget estimates read by Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu at yesterday’s plenary, a copy of which was obtained by Daily Sun, N372,593,095,601 is for statutory transfers while N559, 580,000,000 would go for debt service. Recurrent expenditure for 2012 would gulp N2,432, 108,877 and only N1,284,243, 952,454 is for contribution to the development fund for capital expenditure for the year ending on December 31, 2012. A further breakdown showed that N7 billion would be used for recurrent adjustment and N3.5 billion was allocated as “logistics support for 2012 election.” Entitlements of former presidents and heads of state, vice presidents and chiefs of general staff, including Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Generals Muhammadu Buhari and Ibrahim Babangida is expected to gulp N3,185,100,000 while N70.176 billion has been voted for the presidential amnesty programme. Total servicewide votes for 2012, in the revised budget is now N383,489,921,530 and another N15.6 billion voted for “contingency.” The executive has been scheduled to spend a total of N842, 925, 838, 692 billion as its capital expenditure for the 2012 fiscal year and N435, 416, 577,490 is voted for capital supplementation. A hefty N87 billion would be used to settle staff of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) in government’s ongoing privatisation of the corporation. Also in the capital supplementation fund of the executive, government has signified intent to settle local contractors’ debt with N7.047 billion. Meanwhile, in the revised Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) of the Federal Governnment, N180 billion of the subsidy funds would be spent on some capital projects in the ministries of works, Niger Delta and transport. Government has also said it would provide some social safety nets and infrastructure projects including maternal and child health, public works for youths, mass transit (N8.9 billion) which will gulp N38.4 billion. In the new SURE programme, government has budgeted N21.7 billion which would cover the dualisation of the East-west roads while in the works ministry, some critical roads, including Abuja-Abaji, Abuja-Lokoja, Kano-Maiduguri as well as Benin-Shagamu and Ajebandele-Ofosu roads would be rehabilitated. For the transport ministry, N33.36 billion would be used to for the Lagos-Kano, Port Harcourt-Maiduguri and Kaduna-Abuja roads. Under the servicewide vote, the SURE-Programme board has been allocated N1 billion. 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__label__wiki	0.674532	0.674532	Venezuela's Maduro battles for control of US-based refinery news VENEZUELA'S MADURO BATTLES FOR CONTROL OF US-BASED REFINERY CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The government of President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday nullified the newly named board of Venezuela's prized Citgo refineries amid a political battle for control of the country, saying opposition leaders had no right to appoint them. The battle over the nation's most valuable foreign asset comes as Maduro fends off opposition leader Juan Guaidó, whose claim to Venezuela's presidency is backed by the United States a... NewsOK.com (Date:08/15/2019 22:19) Read full article >> Related News about "Venezuela's Maduro battles for control of US-based refinery" news from other sites: (news similarity rate is shown on left.) China's Hubei activates public health emergency response for pneumonia control Central China's Hubei Province has activated level II public health emergency response to tackle the pneumonia epidemic first spotted in its provincial capital Wuhan... Ecns.cn >> China at 'crucial stage' to control novel coronavirus, experts say Faced with the fast-changing situation of the novel coronavirus outbreak, China is at a crucial stage to prevent and control the spread of the virus, according to Chinese experts... Ecns.cn >> Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says Billionaires Need To 'Give Up Control And Power' Speaking at the Human Rights: MLK Now 2020 in Harlem’s Riverside Church on Monday, New York City Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke about her belief that billionaires must give up their power .. inquisitr.com >> Venezuela lawmakers opposed to President Maduro avoid efforts to hold congress session Venezuelan lawmakers opposed to socialist President Nicolás Maduro scuttled efforts Tuesday to reach national congress, wanting to avoid confrontation with armed groups and security forces... FoxNews.com >> Wuhan tightens control of outbound travelers to curb virus spread The Chinese city Wuhan has taken a string of measures to tighten the control and monitoring of outbound travelers in an effort to curb the spread of new coronavirus-related pneumonia... Ecns.cn >> Nicolas Maduro: Nicols Maduro Moros is a Venezuelan politician who has been Vice President since October 2012, serving under President Hugo Chvez. He was Minister of Foreign Affairs from August 2006 to January 2013. He is described as a "congenial former bus driver who became a union leader, congressman, foreign m Nicolas Maduro News - Nicolas Maduro Wikipedia United States: The United States of America , commonly referred to as the United States , America, or simply the States, is a federal republic[10][11] consisting of 50 states and a federal district. The 48 contiguous states and the federal district of Washington, D.C. are in central North America between Canada an United States News - United States Wikipedia Venezuela: Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a country on the northern coast of South America. Venezuela's territory covers around 916,445 square kilometres with an estimated population of approximately 29,100,000. Venezuela is considered a state with extremely high biodi Venezuela News - Venezuela Wikipedia Thursday: Thursday is the fourth or fifth day of the week, between Wednesday and Friday. According to the ISO 8601 international standard adopted in most western countries, it is the fourth day of the week. In countries that use the Sunday-first convention, Thursday is defined as the fifth day of the week. I Thursday News Juan: Juan is a given name, the Spanish language version of John. It is very common in Spain and in Spanish-speaking communities around the world. The feminine form is Juana, or Juanita on its diminutive. Juan News David Dobrik had to mime 'Hustlers' in a game of charades with Jimmy Fallon, but he didn't know it was about strippers News24.com \| 'Nobody likes career politician Sanders' - Clinton lays into US presidential candidate Daniel Craig 'TERRIFIED' by his first James Bond experience 'It had a major effect on me' Adam Lambert: Queen star announces brand NEW project amid Rhapsody world tour Americans exposed to toxic chemicals in drinking water 'dramatically underestimated': report Sterling K. Brown Talks 'Struggles & Fears' After Powerful 'This Is Us' Episode You are here: Venezuela's Maduro battles for control of US-based refinery news	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2793
__label__wiki	0.654528	0.654528	Postpartum Depression Sparks Controversy in New Book Award-winning and Amazon bestselling author, Whitney Dineen, is baffled by the backlash from her new novel, Mimi Plus Two. Fans are outraged that her heroine suffers from postpartum depression (PPD) and they claim it ruined the book. Dineen, a two-time sufferer of PPD is shocked by the lack of support and compassion for this very real nightmare so many women experience. She states, "One would think in 2016, this issue would not still be such a taboo." Press Release - Jun 21, 2016 Albany, Oregon, June 21, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Romantic comedy author, Whitney Dineen did not expect the backlash she’s getting from her recent release, Mimi Plus Two. Mimi Plus Two is the second installment in the Mimi Chronicles, which was preceded by The Reinvention of Mimi Finnegan, currently a finalist in the prestigious 2016 RONE Awards. Dineen expected some drop-off in ratings, citing, “You can only fall in love with a character for the first time, once.” The Reinvention of Mimi Finnegan has an impressive 190-Amazon reviews and a 4.6 star rating. Dineen concedes that The Reinvention was light in subject matter and heavy in humor, dealing with topics like falling in love, weight loss and identity crisis. While still very much a humor novel, Mimi Plus Two, delves into some deeper subject matter, like postpartum depression. Dineen’s audience, however, was not ready for the new direction Mimi’s life took once she had a child and became the victim of postpartum depression. Dineen is completely taken aback by the number of emails she’s received stating her audience’s displeasure with the PPD angle. Having suffered PPD twice, with both of her children’s births, Dineen wanted to share the journey with her audience. “Ninety-five percent of my readers are women, and I’m guessing the majority of them are in or near their childbearing years. I expected to find support and encouragement for the character they loved so much in The Reinvention. I did not expect so many angry communications and threats to never read any of my future books. It boggles the mind.” According to the Center for Disease Control, postpartum depression affects 1 in 10 women. Symptoms range from unbearable sadness to panic disorders to OCD tendencies. Both of Dineen’s bouts with the disorder lasted a full year, impacting every member of her household. She states, “I was ashamed and afraid of what was happening to me. I wanted to shed some light in this book about PPD to hopefully let other women, who suffer from it, know they’re not alone.” Dineen remembers Brooke Shields's highly publicized depression following the birth of her children and admits she had no way of understanding what the actress/former model was experiencing. “I guess I figured, what could she possibly be depressed about? Her life is perfect!” Following her own struggles, Dineen confesses, “I feel like I owe Ms. Shields a letter of apology for my dismissive attitude. I am in awe of her strength coming forth and sharing her story. I wanted to do the same through Mimi.” “As women,” Dineen states, “we have to have each other’s backs. We have to provide a supportive and safe haven for one another when life throws us a curve ball like postpartum depression.” Dineen recently released a video on Youtube confronting her reader’s anger in hopes it will not only lend insight into her book, but also diffuse some of the heated response to a very real issue so many are forced to deal with. Select Critical Reviews “Explain to me how post partum depression turns into full blown paranoid schizophrenia.” –Amazon review “As someone who never experienced postpartum depression, I don't know if what Mimi was going through was realistic. But what she specifically felt seemed very strange.” –Amazon review “The book was completely ruined after Mimi has the baby…” –Amazon review “It started out well enough but the ending was disturbing as well as disappointing.” –Amazon review “I’ve never had PPD but I’m pretty sure it’s nothing like you wrote about. You’ve ruined Mimi for me and I’ll never read another of your books.” –Email sent to author “My sister had PPD and you’ve made a joke out of what she went through. I’m offended on her behalf and hope no one buys your stupid book.” –Email sent to author “I don’t think you have any idea what postpartum depression is like. I think you’ve made a mockery of it in order to try to be entertaining. You failed. I’m so disappointed in this book, I will not read another.” –Email sent to author Select Editorial Reviews “…a fun book, written in an entertaining way and with lively characters, especially Mimi… A charming tale of marriage, motherhood, and extending family, and a royal one.” –Kirkus Review "Mimi Plus Two is hilarious, entertaining and insightful--will keep fans of women's fiction and chick lit engaged to the end." –Reader's Favorite "Chick lit lovers will be entertained by Mimi and her foray into marriage and motherhood. Whitney Dineen delivers a warm and big hearted romantic comedy that makes for a delightful read!" –MarilynBrant, NYT bestselling author of You Give Love a Bad Name "Utterly adorable! Whitney Dineen delivers a funny and heartwarming romantic comedy about having a wedding, having a baby, and having it all." –Brenda Janowitz, author of The Dinner Party Source: Whitney Dineen Categories: Books, Writing, Women's Issues, Psychiatry and Psychology, Pregnancy, Obstetrics and Gynecology Tags: Brooke Shields, comedy author, postpartum depression, PPD, romantic comedy About Whitney's Books Whitney Dineen is an award-winning and Amazon bestselling author of romantic comedies and middle reader fiction. Whitney Dineen Author, Whitney's Books moc.loa@1stfigsyentihw Whitney's Books Albany, OR 97321	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2794
__label__wiki	0.853784	0.853784	Turkey arrests 24 over criticism of Syria offensive Turkish authorities have arrested 24 people for spreading “black propaganda” on social media about Ankara’s military operation in Syria, Reuters reported citing Anadolu news agency said on Wednesday. The source reminds that since the start of the operation, authorities have carried out a widespread crackdown on individuals criticizing the Turkish operation, launching investigations against hundreds of people, including Kurdish lawmakers. Lawyers: Son of ex-Armenian minister Gagik Khachatryan not arrested Lawyers representing the family of Gagik Khachatryan, a former Armenian minister of finance and chairman of the State Revenues Committee, refute... 20:32 21/01/2020 Pianist Eva Gevorgyan to perform in Yerevan 12:59 22/01/2020 Vartine Ohanian becomes first female Armenian minister in Lebanon’s history 17:42 21/01/2020 Iran names new Ambassador to Armenia 19:51 21/01/2020 Tumo center to be established in Berlin 11:37 22/01/2020 Armenian parliament passes bill to tackle ‘criminal subculture’	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2805
__label__cc	0.702999	0.297001	Submit Time Sheets Approve Time Sheets Meet Our Corporate Team Veteran’s Spotlight Careers At PeopleShare PeopleShare Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Heidi Mozzillo \| Oct 18, 2019 \| News PeopleShare gave back to the community on Thursday, October 17 with a donation to the Susan G Komen Foundation of Philadelphia. The annual donation honors those that have battled breast cancer and survivors of the disease. A representative from Susan G Komen... Record Turnout at Xpert Cafe 2019 It’s the day that PeopleShare clients look forward to every year- a day of networking, inspiration and fun- Xpert Café. The exclusive, annual event was created eleven years ago and had only fifty people in attendance in 2008, and has grown to more than 700 guests this... 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Due to overwhelming response... Giving Back with Back-to-School Supply Drives by Heidi Mozzillo \| Aug 30, 2019 \| News PeopleShare offices gave back to their community this fall by donating school supplies to local drives, amassing thousands of dollars worth of backpacks, paper, pens, crayons, markers, and even food for those in need. Branches selected a local supply drive in their... PeopleShare In The Know: Career & Staffing Tips & News Search PA Jobs Search NJ Jobs Search DE Jobs Search MD Jobs Search VA Jobs Testing & Training W2 Instructions Pay Option Form Web Time Instructions PeopleShare 100 Springhouse Dr Suite 200 Tara Chila Tara joined the Marketing team in October 2018 as the Social Media & Marketing Coordinator. Tara manages PeopleShare’s online reviews, as well as assists the Marketing Manager with Social Media and Marketing materials for the Sales Team. She is a graduate of Elizabethtown College and has been in Marketing for 10+ years. 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Justin is highly motivated to contribute to the success of the Monroeville branch by establishing strong relationships with his clients and utilizing exceptional customer service skills. Sean Turconi Sean from Western Massachusetts. He is a Certified Human Resources Professional, Certified Professional Career Coach, and a Certified Professional Resume Writer. Sean specializes in Career Coaching, Interview Training and HR Administration. Sean joined Reliance in 2019, and he loves to read and go on walking hikes with his family. Sean and his wife love going to concerts. Fatima Bey-Wade Fatima joined the PeopleShare team as a temporary employee in April 2019 as an on site recruiter and was quickly promoted to a permanent recruiter in June 2019. She has a solid background in office management and customer service and is a perfect fit for the on-site need we have with one of our largest on site clients. Delmar Melton Delmar has a background in property management and hospitality recruiting for 6 different hotels. He knows recruiting is the career path that fits him best and is excited to handle the variety of roles PeopleShare staffs. His previous experience has taught him to step in when things need to get done and to always go the extra mile. He is driven, energetic, and has that growth mentality we have been looking for.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2824
__label__cc	0.551781	0.448219	Diary entries from April 1660 (Lord’s day). Mr. Ibbott preached very well. After dinner my Lord did give me a private list of all the ships that were to be set out this summer, wherein I do discern that he bath made it his care to put by as much of the Anabaptists as he can. By reason of my Lord and my being busy to send away the packet by Mr. Cooke of the Nazeby, it was four o’clock before we could begin sermon again. This day Captain Guy come on board from Dunkirk, who tells me that the King will come in, and that the soldiers at Dunkirk do drink the King’s health in the streets. At night the Captain, Sir R. Stayner, Mr. Sheply, and I did sup together in the Captain’s cabin. I made a commission for Captain Wilgness, of the Bear, to-night, which got me 30s. So after writing a while I went to bed. Read 23 annotations by readers Up very early, and to get all my things and my boy’s packed up. Great concourse of commanders here this morning to take leave of my Lord upon his going into the Nazeby, so that the table was full, so there dined below many commanders, and Mr. Creed, who was much troubled to hear that he could not go along with my Lord, for he had already got all his things thither, thinking to stay there, but W. Howe was very high against it, and he indeed did put him out, though everybody was glad of it. After dinner I went in one of the boats with my boy before my Lord, and made shift before night to get my cabin in pretty good order. It is but little, but very convenient, having one window to the sea and another to the deck, and a good bed. This morning comes Mr. Ed. Pickering, like a coxcomb as he always was. He tells me that the King will come in, but that Monk did resolve to have the doing of it himself, or else to hinder it. Late to bed. About three in the morning there was great knocking at my cabin, which with much difficulty (so they say) waked me, and I rose, but it was only for a packet, so went to my bed again, and in the morning gave it my Lord. This morning Capt. Isham comes on board to see my Lord and drunk his wine before he went into the Downs, there likewise come many merchants to get convoy to the Baltique, which a course was taken for. They dined with my Lord, and one of them by name Alderman Wood talked much to my Lord of the hopes that we have now to be settled, (under the King he meant); but my Lord took no notice of it. After dinner which was late my Lord went on shore, and after him I and Capt. Sparling went in his boat, but the water being almost at low water we could not stay for fear of not getting into our boat again. So back again. This day come the Lieutenant of the Swiftsure, who was sent by my Lord to Hastings, one of the Cinque Ports, to have got Mr. Edward Montagu to have been one of their burgesses, but could not, for they were all promised before. After he had done his message, I took him and Mr. Pierce, the surgeon (who this day came on board, and not before), to my cabin, where we drank a bottle of wine. At night, busy a-writing, and so to bed. My heart exceeding heavy for not hearing of my dear wife, and indeed I do not remember that ever my heart was so apprehensive of her absence as at this very time. This morning I dispatch many letters of my own private business to London. There come Colonel Thomson with the wooden leg, and General Pen, and dined with my Lord and Mr. Blackburne, who told me that it was certain now that the King must of necessity come in, and that one of the Council told him there is something doing in order to a treaty already among them. And it was strange to hear how Mr. Blackburne did already begin to commend him for a sober man, and how quiet he would be under his government, &c. I dined all alone to prevent company, which was exceeding great to-day, in my cabin. After these two were gone Sir W. Wheeler and Sir John Petters came on board and staid about two or three hours, and so went away. The Commissioners came to-day, only to consult about a further reducement of the Fleet, and to pay them as fast as they can. I did give Davis, their servant, 5l. 10s. to give to Mr. Moore from me, in part of the 7l. that I borrowed of him, and he is to discount the rest out of the 36s. that he do owe me. At night, my Lord resolved to send the Captain of our ship to Waymouth and promote his being chosen there, which he did put himself into a readiness to do the next morning. Infinity of business all the morning of orders to make, that I was very much perplexed that Mr. Burr had failed me of coming back last night, and we ready to set sail, which we did about noon, and came in the evening to Lee roads and anchored. At night Mr. Sheply overtook us who had been at Gray’s Market this morning. I spent all the afternoon upon the deck, it being very pleasant weather. This afternoon Sir Rich. Stayner and Mr. Creed, after we were come to anchor, did come on board, and Creed brought me 30l., which my Lord had ordered him to pay me upon account, and Captain Clerke brought me a noted caudle. At night very sleepy to bed. This morning came my brother-in-law Balty to see me, and to desire to be here with me as Reformado, which did much trouble me. But after dinner (my Lord using him very civilly, at table) I spoke to my Lord, and he presented me a letter to Captain Stokes for him that he should be there. All the day with him walking and talking, we under sail as far as the Spitts. In the afternoon, W. Howe and I to our viallins, the first time since we came on board. This afternoon I made even with my Lord to this day, and did give him all the money remaining in my hands. In the evening, it being fine moonshine, I staid late walking upon the quarter-deck with Mr. Cuttance, learning of some sea terms; and so down to supper and to bed, having an hour before put Balty into Burr’s cabin, he being out of the ship. Read 9 annotations by readers This day, about nine o’clock in the morning, the wind grew high, and we being among the sands lay at anchor; I began to be dizzy and squeamish. Before dinner my Lord sent for me down to eat some oysters, the best my Lord said that ever he ate in his life, though I have ate as good at Bardsey. After dinner, and all the afternoon I walked upon the deck to keep myself from being sick, and at last about five o’clock, went to bed and got a caudle made me, and sleep upon it very well. This day Mr. Sheply went to Sheppy. (Lord’s day). Very calm again, and I pretty well, but my head aked all day. About noon set sail; in our way I see many vessels and masts, which are now the greatest guides for ships. We had a brave wind all the afternoon, and overtook two good merchantmen that overtook us yesterday, going to the East Indies. The lieutenant and I lay out of his window with his glass, looking at the women that were on board them, being pretty handsome. This evening Major Willoughby, who had been here three or four days on board with Mr. Pickering, went on board a catch [ketch] for Dunkirk. We continued sailing when I went to bed, being somewhat ill again, and Will Howe, the surgeon, parson, and Balty supped in the Lieutenant’s cabin and afterwards sat disputing, the parson for and I against extemporary prayers, very hot. We having sailed all night, were come in sight of the Nore [L&M say “North“. P.G.] and South Forelands in the morning, and so sailed all day. In the afternoon we had a very fresh gale, which I brooked better than I thought I should be able to do. This afternoon I first saw France and Calais, with which I was much pleased, though it was at a distance. About five o’clock we came to the Goodwin, so to the Castles about Deal; where our Fleet lay, among whom we anchored. Great was the shout of guns from the castles and ships, and our answers, that I never heard yet so great rattling of guns. Nor could we see one another on board for the smoke that was among us, nor one ship from another. Soon as we came to anchor, the captains came from on board their ships all to us on board. This afternoon I wrote letters for my Lord to the Council, &c., which Mr. Dickering was to carry, who took his leave this night of my Lord, and Balty after I had wrote two or three letters by him to my wife and Mr. Bowyer, and had drank a bottle of wine with him in my cabin which J. Goods and W. Howe brought on purpose, he took leave of me too to go away to-morrow morning with Mr. Dickering. I lent Balty 15s. which he was to pay to my wife. It was one in the morning before we parted. This evening Mr. Sheply came on board, having escaped a very great danger upon a sand coming from Chatham. This morning many or most of the commanders in the Fleet came on board and dined here, so that some of them and I dined together in the Round-house, where we were very merry. Hither came the Vice-Admiral to us, and sat and talked and seemed a very good-natured man. At night as I was all alone in my cabin, in a melancholy fit playing on my viallin, my Lord and Sir R. Stayner came into the coach1 and supped there, and called me out to supper with them. After that up to the Lieutenant’s cabin, where he and I and Sir Richard sat till 11 o’clock talking, and so to bed. This day my Lord Goring returned from France, and landed at Dover. “A sort of chamber or apartment in a large ship of war, just before the great cabin. The floor of it is formed by the aftmost part of the quarter deck, and the roof of it by the poop: it is generally the habitation of the flag-captain.” — Smyth’s Sailor’s Word-Book. ↩ A Gentleman came this morning from my Lord of Manchester to my Lord for a pass for Mr. Boyle, which was made him. I ate a good breakfast by my Lord’s orders with him in the great cabin below. The wind all this day was very high, so that a gentleman that was at dinner with my Lord that came along with Sir John Bloys (who seemed a fine man) was forced to rise from table. This afternoon came a great packet of letters from London directed to me, among the rest two from my wife, the first that I have since coming away from London. All the news from London is that things go on further towards a King. That the Skinners’ Company the other day at their entertaining of General Monk had took down the Parliament Arms in their Hall, and set up the King’s. In the evening my Lord and I had a great deal of discourse about the several Captains of the Fleet and his interest among them, and had his mind clear to bring in the King. He confessed to me that he was not sure of his own Captain [Cuttance] to be true to him, and that he did not like Captain Stokes. At night W. Howe and I at our viallins in my cabin, where Mr. Ibbott and the lieutenant were late. I staid the lieutenant late, shewing him my manner of keeping a journal. After that to bed. It comes now into my mind to observe that I am sensible that I have been a little too free to make mirth with the minister of our ship, he being a very sober and an upright man. This day, the weather being very bad, we had no strangers on board. In the afternoon came the Vice-Admiral on board, with whom my Lord consulted, and I sent a packet to London at night with several letters to my friends, as to my wife about my getting of money for her when she should need it, to Mr. Bowyer that he tell me when the Messieurs of the offices be paid, to Mr. Moore about the business of my office, and making even with him as to matter of money. At night after I had despatched my letters, to bed. This day very foul all day for rain and wind. In the afternoon set my own things in my cabin and chests in better order than hitherto, and set my papers in order. At night sent another packet to London by the post, and after that was done I went up to the lieutenant’s cabin and there we broached a vessel of ale that we had sent for among us from Deal to-day. There was the minister and doctor with us. After that till one o’clock in the morning writing letters to Mr. Downing about my business of continuing my office to myself, only Mr. Moore to execute it for me. I had also a very serious and effectual letter from my Lord to him to that purpose. After that done then to bed, and it being very rainy, and the rain coming upon my bed, I went and lay with John Goods in the great cabin below, the wind being so high that we were fain to lower some of the masts. I to bed, and what with the goodness of the bed and the rocking of the ship I slept till almost ten o’clock, and then— [continued on April 14 entry, P.G.] [Continued from yesterday’s entry. P.G.] …rose and drank a good morning draught there with Mr. Sheply, which occasioned my thinking upon the happy life that I live now, had I nothing to care for but myself. The sea was this morning very high, and looking out of the window I saw our boat come with Mr. Pierce, the surgeon, in it in great danger, who endeavouring to come on board us, had like to have been drowned had it not been for a rope. This day I was informed that my Lord Lambert is got out of the Towers and that there is 100l. proffered to whoever shall bring him forth to the Council of State.1 My Lord is chosen at Waymouth this morning; my Lord had his freedom brought him by Captain Tiddiman of the port of Dover, by which he is capable of being elected for them. This day I heard that the Army had in general declared to stand by what the next Parliament shall do. At night supped with my Lord. The manner of the escape of John Lambert, out of the Tower, on the 11th inst., as related by Rugge:— That about eight of the clock at night he escaped by a rope tied fast to his window, by which he slid down, and in each hand he had a handkerchief; and six men were ready to receive him, who had a barge to hasten him away. She who made the bed, being privy to his escape, that night, to blind the warder when he came to lock the chamber-door, went to bed, and possessed Colonel Lambert’s place, and put on his night-cap. So, when the said warder came to lock the door, according to his usual manner, he found the curtains drawn, and conceiving it to be Colonel John Lambert, he said, ‘Good night, my Lord.’ To which a seeming voice replied, and prevented all further jealousies. The next morning, on coming to unlock the door, and espying her face, he cried out, ‘In the name of God, Joan, what makes you here? Where is my Lord Lambert?’ She said, ‘He is gone; but I cannot tell whither.’ Whereupon he caused her to rise, and carried her before the officer in the Tower, and [she] was committed to custody. Some said that a lady knit for him a garter of silk, by which he was conveyed down, and that she received 100l. for her pains. — B ↩ (Lord’s day). Up early and was trimmed by the barber in the great cabin below. After that to put my clothes on and then to sermon, and then to dinner, where my Lord told us that the University of Cambridge had a mind to choose him for their burgess, which he pleased himself with, to think that they do look upon him as a thriving man, and said so openly at table. At dinner-time Mr. Cook came back from London with a packet which caused my Lord to be full of thoughts all day, and at night he bid me privately to get two commissions ready, one for Capt. Robert Blake to be captain of the Worcester, in the room of Capt. Dekings, an anabaptist, and one that had witnessed a great deal of discontent with the present proceedings. The other for Capt. Coppin to come out of that into the Newbury in the room of Blake, whereby I perceive that General Monk do resolve to make a thorough change, to make way for the King. From London I hear that since Lambert got out of the Tower, the Fanatiques had held up their heads high, but I hope all that will come to nothing. Late a writing of letters to London to get ready for Mr. Cook. Then to bed. And about 4 o’clock in the morning Mr. Cook waked me where I lay in the great cabin below, and I did give him his packet and directions for London. So to sleep again. All the morning giving out orders and tickets to the Commanders of the Fleet to discharge all supernumeraries that they had above the number that the Council had set in their last establishment. After dinner busy all the afternoon writing, and so till night, then to bed. All the morning getting ready commissions for the Vice-Admiral and the Rear-Admiral, wherein my Lord was very careful to express the utmost of his own power, commanding them to obey what orders they should receive from the Parliament, &c., or both or either of the Generals.1 The Vice-Admiral dined with us, and in the afternoon my Lord called me to give him the commission for him, which I did, and he gave it him himself. A very pleasant afternoon, and I upon the deck all the day, it was so clear that my Lord’s glass shewed us Calais very plain, and the cliffs were as plain to be seen as Kent, and my Lord at first made me believe that it was Kent. At night, after supper, my Lord called for the Rear- Admiral’s commission, which I brought him, and I sitting in my study heard my Lord discourse with him concerning Deking’s and Newberry’s being put out of commission. And by the way I did observe that my Lord did speak more openly his mind to me afterwards at night than I can find that he did to the Rear-Admiral, though his great confidant. For I was with him an hour together, when he told me clearly his thoughts that the King would carry it, and that he did think himself very happy that he was now at sea, as well for his own sake, as that he thought he might do his country some service in keeping things quiet. To bed, and shifting myself from top to toe, there being J. Goods and W. Howe sat late by my bedside talking. So to sleep, every day bringing me a fresh sense of the pleasure of my present life. Sir Edward Montagu afterwards recommended the Duke of York as High Admiral, to give regular and lawful commissions to the Commanders of the Fleet, instead of those which they had received from Sir Edward himself, or from the Rump Parliament. — Kennett’s Register, p. 163. ↩ This morning very early came Mr. Edward Montagu on board, but what was the business of his coming again or before without any servant and making no stay at all I cannot guess. This day Sir R. Stayner, Mr. Sheply, and as many of my Lord’s people as could be spared went to Dover to get things ready against to-morrow for the election there. I all the afternoon dictating in my cabin (my own head being troubled with multiplicity of business) to Burr, who wrote for me above a dozen letters, by which I have made my mind more light and clear than I have had it yet since I came on board. At night sent a packet to London, and Mr. Cook returned hence bringing me this news, that the Sectaries do talk high what they will do, but I believe all to no purpose, but the Cavaliers are something unwise to talk so high on the other side as they do. That the Lords do meet every day at my Lord of Manchester’s, and resolve to sit the first day of the Parliament. That it is evident now that the General and the Council do resolve to make way for the King’s coming. And it is now clear that either the Fanatiques must now be undone, or the gentry and citizens throughout England, and clergy must fall, in spite of their militia and army, which is not at all possible I think. At night I supped with W. Howe and Mr. Luellin (being the first time that I had been so long with him) in the great cabin below. After that to bed, and W. Howe sat by my bedside, and he and I sang a psalm or two and so I to sleep. A great deal of business all this day, and Burr being gone to shore without my leave did vex me much. At dinner news was brought us that my Lord was chosen at Dover. This afternoon came one Mr. Mansell on board as a Reformado, to whom my Lord did shew exceeding great respect, but upon what account I do not yet know. This day it has rained much, so that when I came to go to bed I found it wet through, so I was fain to wrap myself up in a dry sheet, and so lay all night. All the morning I was busy to get my window altered, and to have my table set as I would have it, which after it was done I was infinitely pleased with it, and also to see what a command I have to have every one ready to come and go at my command. This evening came Mr. Boyle on board, for whom I writ an order for a ship to transport him to Flushing. He supped with my Lord, my Lord using him as a person of honour. This evening too came Mr. John Pickering on board us. This evening my head ached exceedingly, which I impute to my sitting backwards in my cabin, otherwise than I am used to do. To-night Mr. Sheply told me that he heard for certain at Dover that Mr. Edw. Montagu did go beyond sea when he was here first the other day, and I am apt to believe that he went to speak with the King. This day one told me how that at the election at Cambridge for knights of the shire, Wendby and Thornton by declaring to stand for the Parliament and a King and the settlement of the Church, did carry it against all expectation against Sir Dudley North and Sir Thomas Willis! I supped to-night with Mr. Sheply below at the half-deck table, and after that I saw Mr. Pickering whom my Lord brought down to his cabin, and so to bed. This day dined Sir John Boys and some other gentlemen formerly great Cavaliers, and among the rest one Mr. Norwood, for whom my Lord give a convoy to carry him to the Brill, but he is certainly going to the King. For my Lord commanded me that I should not enter his name in my book. My Lord do show them and that sort of people great civility. All their discourse and others are of the King’s coming, and we begin to speak of it very freely. And heard how in many churches in London, and upon many signs there, and upon merchants’ ships in the river, they had set up the King’s arms. In the afternoon the Captain would by all means have me up to his cabin, and there treated me huge nobly, giving me a barrel of pickled oysters, and opened another for me, and a bottle of wine, which was a very great favour. At night late singing with W. Howe, and under the barber’s hands in the coach. This night there came one with a letter from Mr. Edw. Montagu to my Lord, with command to deliver it to his own hands. I do believe that he do carry some close business on for the King. This day I had a large letter from Mr. Moore, giving me an account of the present dispute at London that is like to be at the beginning of the Parliament, about the House of Lords, who do resolve to sit with the Commons, as not thinking themselves dissolved yet. Which, whether it be granted or no, or whether they will sit or no, it will bring a great many inconveniences. His letter I keep, it being a very well writ one. (Easter Sunday). Several Londoners, strangers, friends of the Captains, dined here, who, among other things told us, how the King’s Arms are every day set up in houses and churches, particularly in Allhallows Church in Thames-street, John Simpson’s church, which being privately done was, a great eye-sore to his people when they came to church and saw it. Also they told us for certain, that the King’s statue is making by the Mercers’ Company (who are bound to do it) to set up in the Exchange. After sermon in the afternoon I fell to writing letters against to-morrow to send to London. After supper to bed. All the morning very busy getting my packet ready for London, only for an hour or two had the Captain and Mr. Sheply in my cabin at the barrel of pickled oysters that the Captain did give me on Saturday last. After dinner I sent Mr. Dunn to London with the packet. This afternoon I had 40s. given me by Captain Cowes of the Paradox. In the evening the first time that we had any sport among the seamen, and indeed there was extraordinary good sport after my Lord had done playing at ninepins. After that W. Howe and I went to play two trebles in the great cabin below, which my Lord hearing, after supper he called for our instruments, and played a set of Lock’s, two trebles, and a base, and that being done, he fell to singing of a song made upon the Rump, with which he played himself well, to the tune of “The Blacksmith.” After all that done, then to bed. This morning I had Mr. Luellin and Mr. Sheply to the remainder of my oysters that were left yesterday. After that very busy all the morning. While I was at dinner with my Lord, the Coxon of the Vice- Admiral came for me to the Vice-Admiral to dinner. So I told my Lord and he gave me leave to go. I rose therefore from table and went, where there was very many commanders, and very pleasant we were on board the London, which hath a state-room much bigger than the Nazeby, but not so rich. After that, with the Captain on board our own ship, where we were saluted with the news of Lambert’s being taken, which news was brought to London on Sunday last. He was taken in Northamptonshire by Colonel Ingoldsby, at the head of a party, by which means their whole design is broke, and things now very open and safe. And every man begins to be merry and full of hopes. In the afternoon my Lord gave a great large character to write out, so I spent all the day about it, and after supper my Lord and we had some more very good musique and singing of “Turne Amaryllis,” as it is printed in the song book, with which my Lord was very much pleased. After that to bed. All the morning about my Lord’s character. Dined to-day with Captain Clerke on board the Speaker (a very brave ship) where was the Vice-Admiral, Rear-Admiral, and many other commanders. After dinner home, not a little contented to see how I am treated, and with what respect made a fellow to the best commanders in the Fleet. All the afternoon finishing of the character, which I did and gave it my Lord, it being very handsomely done and a very good one in itself, but that not truly Alphabetical. Supped with Mr. Sheply, W. Howe, &c. in Mr. Pierce, the Purser’s cabin, where very merry, and so to bed. Captain Isham came hither to-day. This day came Mr. Donne back from London, who brought letters with him that signify the meeting of the Parliament yesterday. And in the afternoon by other letters I hear, that about twelve of the Lords met and had chosen my Lord of Manchester Speaker of the House of Lords (the young Lords that never sat yet, do forbear to sit for the present); and Sir Harbottle Grimstone, Speaker for the House of Commons. The House of Lords sent to have a conference with the House of Commons, which, after a little debate, was granted. Dr. Reynolds preached before the Commons before they sat. My Lord told me how Sir H. Yelverton (formerly my school-fellow) was chosen in the first place for Northamptonshire and Mr. Crew in the second. And told me how he did believe that the Cavaliers have now the upper hand clear of the Presbyterians. All the afternoon I was writing of letters, among the rest one to W. Simons, Peter Luellin and Tom Doling, which because it is somewhat merry I keep a copy of. After that done Mr. Sheply, W. Howe and I down with J. Goods into my Lord’s storeroom of wine and other drink, where it was very pleasant to observe the massy timbers that the ship is made of. We in the room were wholly under water and yet a deck below that. After that to supper, where Tom Guy supped with us, and we had very good laughing, and after that some musique, where Mr. Pickering beginning to play a bass part upon the viall did it so like a fool that I was ashamed of him. After that to bed. This morning Burr was absent again from on board, which I was troubled at, and spoke to Mr. Pierce, Purser, to speak to him of it, and it is my mind. This morning Pim [the tailor] spent in my cabin, putting a great many ribbons to a suit. After dinner in the afternoon came on board Sir Thomas Hatton and Sir R. Maleverer going for Flushing; but all the world know that they go where the rest of the many gentlemen go that every day flock to the King at Breda.1 They supped here, and my Lord treated them as he do the rest that go thither, with a great deal of civility. While we were at supper a packet came, wherein much news from several friends. The chief is that, that I had from Mr. Moore, viz. that he fears the Cavaliers in the House will be so high, that the others will be forced to leave the House and fall in with General Monk, and so offer things to the King so high on the Presbyterian account that he may refuse, and so they will endeavour some more mischief; but when I told my Lord it, he shook his head and told me, that the Presbyterians are deceived, for the General is certainly for the King’s interest, and so they will not be able to prevail that way with him. After supper the two knights went on board the Grantham, that is to convey them to Flushing. I am informed that the Exchequer is now so low, that there is not 20l. there, to give the messenger that brought the news of Lambert’s being taken; which story is very strange that he should lose his reputation of being a man of courage now at one blow, for that he was not able to fight one stroke, but desired of Colonel Ingoldsby several times for God’s sake to let him escape. Late reading my letters, my mind being much troubled to think that, after all our hopes, we should have any cause to fear any more disappointments therein. To bed. This day I made even with Mr. Creed, by sending him my bill and he me my money by Burr whom I sent for it. The King arrived at Breda on the 14th April. Sir W. Lower writes (“Voiage and Residence of Charles II. in Holland,” p. 5): “Many considerations obliged him to depart the territories under the obedience of the King of Spain in this conjuncture of affairs.” ↩ This morning sending a packet by Mr. Dunne to London. In the afternoon I played at ninepins with Mr. Pickering, I and Mr. Pett against him and Ted Osgood, and won a crown apiece of him. He had not money enough to pay me. After supper my Lord exceeding merry, and he and I and W. Howe to sing, and so to bed. (Sunday). This day I put on first my fine cloth suit made of a cloak that had like to have been [dirted] a year ago, the very day that I put it on. After sermon in the morning Mr. Cook came from London with a packet, bringing news how all the young lords that were not in arms against the Parliament do now sit. That a letter is come from the King to the House, which is locked up by the Council ‘till next Tuesday that it may be read in the open House when they meet again, they having adjourned till then to keep a fast tomorrow. And so the contents is not yet known. 13,000l. of the 20,000l. given to General Monk is paid out of the Exchequer, he giving 12l. among the teller clerks of Exchequer. My Lord called me into the great cabin below, where I opened my letters and he told me that the Presbyterians are quite mastered by the Cavaliers, and that he fears Mr. Crew did go a little too far the other day in keeping out the young lords from sitting. That he do expect that the King should be brought over suddenly, without staying to make any terms at all, saying that the Presbyterians did intend to have brought him in with such conditions as if he had been in chains. But he shook his shoulders when he told me how Monk had betrayed him, for it was he that did put them upon standing to put out the lords and other members that came not within the qualifications, which he [Montagu] did not like, but however he [Monk] had done his business, though it be with some kind of baseness. After dinner I walked a great while upon the deck with the chyrurgeon and purser, and other officers of the ship, and they all pray for the King’s coming, which I pray God send. All the morning getting instructions ready for the Squadron of ships that are going to-day to the Streights, among others Captain Teddiman, Curtis, and Captain Robert Blake to be commander of the whole Squadron. After dinner to ninepins, W. Howe and I against Mr. Creed and the Captain. We lost 5s. apiece to them. After that W. Howe, Mr. Sheply and I got my Lord’s leave to go to see Captain Sparling. So we took boat and first went on shore, it being very pleasant in the fields; but a very pitiful town Deal is. We went to Fuller’s (the famous place for ale), but they have none but what was in the vat. After that to Poole’s, a tavern in the town, where we drank, and so to boat again, and went to the Assistance, where we were treated very civilly by the Captain, and he did give us such music upon the harp by a fellow that he keeps on board that I never expect to hear the like again, yet he is a drunken simple fellow to look on as any I ever saw. After that on board the Nazeby, where we found my Lord at supper, so I sat down and very pleasant my Lord was with Mr. Creed and Sheply, who he puzzled about finding out the meaning of the three notes [L&M say “holes”. P.G.] which my Lord had cut over the chrystal of his watch. After supper some musique. Then Mr. Sheply, W. Howe and I up to the Lieutenant’s cabin, where we drank, and I and W. Howe were very merry, and among other frolics he pulls out the spigot of the little vessel of ale that was there in the cabin and drew some into his mounteere, and after he had drank, I endeavouring to dash it in his face, he got my velvet studying cap and drew some into mine too, that we made ourselves a great deal of mirth, but spoiled my clothes with the ale that we dashed up and down. After that to bed very late with drink enough in my head. Read a summary of these diary entries	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2825
__label__cc	0.582884	0.417116	PYLG Newsletter PYLG Social Your weekly Law Society update 2 September 2019 Your weekly Law Society update As the professional body for solicitors, every week the Law Society is working hard to influence the legal and regulatory environment on behalf of our profession and to promote solicitors at home and abroad. We support practice excellence, are an informed source of legal sector news and support members at every stage of their career. Here are some highlights from our work this week. Influencing on behalf of the profession and promoting the profession The Law Society’s media profile this week The Gazette, Times and The Financial Times report on problems solicitors are facing with the Defence Solicitor Call Centre (DSCC). The service was handed over to a new provider this week. David Greene, vice-president of the Law Society of England and Wales, said the call centre “appears to have undergone a complete system meltdown... denying suspects the right to legal advice risks miscarriages of justice”. Wills and Equity committee chairman Ian Bond appeared in the New York Times talking about the PPI scandal. He told the paper we may have reached the 29 August compensation deadline but that may not be end of it. The NYT reports the mis-selling scandal led to £36bn of compensation payments to customers. Lawyers respond to calls for 'racial profiling' for marriages in the Belfast Telegraph. Barry O’Leary, a member of our immigration committee is quoted. The Independent, This Is Money, the Herald and the Belfast Telegraph reported on Boris Johnson’s comment that he would send asylum seekers crossing the channel back to France. Annette Elder, also a member of our immigration law committee, said: “This is another example of the way asylum seekers are criminalised […] Everyone has a right to seek asylum.” Gary Rycroft, chair of our digital assets working group, was on BBC Radio Lancashire (1:51:00) about NDAs and why they might be used in businesses. He also discussed our new public guidance. Legal Cheek reported on our diversity access scheme. The scheme awards scholarships to aspiring solicitors to help improve social mobility and diversity in the legal profession. The Gazette revealed an HMCTS blog appeared to put the blame for delays in the probate system on solicitors. Jonathan Wood, national services director, wrote: “A considerable number of applications for probate have to be stopped because we need further information or assurance before we can issue a grant of probate.” I. Stephanie Boyce, deputy vice president of the Law Society, responded: “We will continue to challenge HMCTS to reduce the backlogs and create a probate system fit for the 21st century.” Don’t forget you can read all Law Society press releases by clicking on this link. For live updates follow us on Twitter. Following the news the government will be delivering a fast-tracked one year spending review on 4 September, I have written to chief secretary to the Treasury, Rishi Sunak, calling for urgent investment across the wider criminal justice system. This follows the government’s spending announcements on policing, prisons and prosecution. I highlighted that the system is crumbling, that criminal legal aid fees must be raised to halt the increasing shortages of duty solicitors, and that the criminal means test threshold must be increased as a matter of urgency. DSCC There has been a major breakdown in the service provided by the ‘Defence Solicitor Call Centre’ (DSCC) following a move to a new service provider. We have been liaising with members and are raising serious concerns with the LAA and MoJ about this. (See Media above). The SRA has launched a consultation on “Assuring Advocacy Standards” which proposes a number of changes which will impact on Higher Rights Advocates (HCAs). We will be submitting a detailed response and are encouraging all HCAs to do the same On 28 August, the Law Society’s Tax Law Committee held a roundtable meeting with senior tax and compliance solicitors on DAC 6 (EU Directive 2018/822 ). Law firms will be required to comply with significant new reporting rules in relation to a wide range of cross-border arrangements under DAC 6. The meeting was part of our ongoing engagement with the profession and HMRC to address concerns as the rules are transposed into UK law. This week the Mental Health and Disability Law Committee met with Rethink Mental Illness, the Ministry of Justice and the newly appointed Official Solicitor, Sarah Castle, to discuss litigation friends in the unified tribunals. The Law Society’s response to the MoJ’s call for evidence in assessing risk of harm to children and parents in private law children cases will be submitted by the end of Friday 30th August. Supporting members at every stage of their career Our new early career learning and development package is now live, including: Solicitor Judges' Division Seminar: Breaking Down Barriers, London - Tuesday 10 September 2019 Location: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL This autumn, the Solicitor Judges' Division is hosting a panel discussion on judicial diversity and how we can progress it. Judicial appointments: interview training for solicitors, London - Friday 20 September 2019 This interactive course will equip delegates with the skills to enhance your application and interview performance. This workshop has been developed specifically for solicitors but the content is relevant for anyone serious about submitting a credible judicial application. Judicial appointments: interview training for solicitors, London - Saturday 21 September 2019 [See above] In-house Division seminar: How to implement a D&I strategy in your legal team, Manchester -Wednesday 25 September 2019 Location: Weightmans, Hardman Square, 1 Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3EB Recent press coverage around how the in-house community can drive change has put a spotlight on this topic and we are keen to explore how the Law Society can help. To Network or Not Work? How employee diversity network groups can add value to your business, London - 26 September 2019 Junior Lawyers International Weekend, London 27-29 September 2019 Make sure you save the date and book your place for this year’s International Weekend, which will take place between 27 September and 29 September 2019 in London. International Weekend provides delegates with a mix of technical and legal presentations, skills-based seminars, an overview of the legal system in England and Wales, and an introduction to the City of London. International Weekend gala dinner London - Saturday 28 September 2019 This black-tie event forms part of the larger International Weekend 2019. The gala dinner, which will be held on Saturday 28 September at the Law Society in London, is aimed at junior lawyers in England and Wales and young lawyers from overseas jurisdictions but is open to all. For further information click here. Advocacy and the Vulnerable Training, Bristol - Afternoon session, Friday 27 September 2019 Location: Bristol - Venue TBC The Advocacy and the Vulnerable Training was developed in conjunction with the Bar to help solicitor advocates and barristers strike the balance between advancing their client’s case effectively in court whilst ensuring vulnerable witnesses are not subjected to undue stress. Black History Month inspirational evening - Friday 4 October 2019 The annual Black History Month Inspiration evening brings together an impressive line up of inspiring lawyers. In a highly competitive profession which presents innumerable challenges we profile and celebrate lawyers who have faced and overcame obstacles on their professional journey. Supporting practice excellence Competition Section seminar: CPD compliance for Irish practising certificate holders London - Tuesday 10 September 2019 This two-hour seminar will cover essential CPD requirements for Irish practising certificate holders, with a particular focus on the regulatory element of Irish professional development. Risk and Compliance autumn conference 2019: Mitigating risk in a changing regulatory landscape - Bristol Thursday 12 September 2019 Location: Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel and Spa, Redcliff Hill, Bristol, BS1 6SQ In this popular one-day event speakers will provide invaluable advice for shaping the future of compliance in your firm and offer practical guidance to help you cultivate a best practice culture throughout your firm or department. The autumn conference will be held in Bristol. Law Tech Our TechTalk series is going national! The next ‘introduction to LawTech’ event will take place on 18 September 2019 in Cardiff. This event aims to inform practitioners on the fundamentals of legal technology, the type of products available and opportunities for their business: Please book here: https://events.lawsociety.org.uk/ClientApps/Silverbear.Web.EDMS/public/default.aspx?tabId=37&id=2486&orgId=1&guid=1389fe18-d987-413b-9114-693a4a0420a9 Our joint event on ‘Demystifying LawTech’ with Barclays Eagles Lab and the City of London Corporation - Wednesday 18 September 2019 Will look at the adoption of legal technology by law firms and businesses and pressure points preventing businesses from embracing technology. More information and free tickets are available here. Small Firms Annual Conference 2019 - Thursday 19 September, London and Thursday 3 October, Leeds Joshua Rozenberg QC (hon) will be this year’s keynote speaker. He will discuss changes in the legal sector and the future for small firms. The programme will also cover topics such as small firm business models, cost effective ways to market your firm and the latest updates from the SRA handbooks. Secure your place on or before Tuesday 3 September to save up to £50. Property Section workshop: risk and negligence in property transactions - problems and pitfalls for practitioners, Leeds - Thursday 19 September 2019 Location: Shulmans LLP, 10 Wellington Pl, Leeds, LS1 4AP As the residential property market slows and returns on commercial property are threatened by the decline of the High Street, the risk that property owners will look to the professionals who advised them to recoup their losses returns. Private Client Section seminar: Professor King and topical issues in Private Client Practice, Birmingham – Thursday 19 September 2019 Location: Birmingham - Venue TBC This one-hour seminar from Professor King will both educate and entertain you with practical guidance on topical issues in Private Client Practice. Lesley will bring you her unique insight and clarity on recent case law and statutory developments and will focus on avoiding traps and pitfalls. New frontiers in data protection, ePrivacy and workplace surveillance, London -Thursday 26 September 2019 This conference will explore some major data protection challenges faced by solicitors, identify the danger spots in introducing new technologies and offer practical advice on mitigating risk. Small Firms Division annual conference 2019 Leeds, - Thursday 3 October 2019 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre, Granary Wharf, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4BR The Small Firms Division is dedicated to meeting the needs of all smaller legal businesses, including sole practitioners. The Division's flagship annual conferences will take place in London and Leeds, and will provide practitioners with a half-day of small firms-focused conference sessions, practical tips and networking opportunities. 5 September - Vertical Agreements: The Digital Dimension and Risks - Standard fee of £54 with a 20% discount for Competition Section members 6 September – Cryptocurrency in Insolvency – Standard fee of £54 with a 20% discount for Civil litigation Section members 9 September - Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on commercial property transactions update 2019 – Inclusive for Property Section members 10 September - Risk update 2019 – recent changes and hot topics in risk and compliance - Standard fee of £54 with a 20% discount for Risk and Compliance Service members 11 September - Make crime (and civil law) pay (Tikit sponsored) – sponsored 17 September - SRA Standards and Regulations - changes and opportunities – Inclusive for Risk and Compliance Service members with a 20% discount to LMS members 19 September - Understanding SuDS: The importance of sustainable urban drainage systems and adaptation of water pipes – Standard fee of £54 with a 20% discount for Property Section members 26 September - From emotional intelligence to authentically speaking – Inclusive for LMS members 30 September - Changes to the rules on reporting concerns, the SRA Enforcement Strategy and the new SDT rules – Standard fee of £54 with a 20% discount for Risk Keeping members up to date We have a number of newsletters for members. Below is a list, along with links for signing up to them. Sign-up method Advocacy Update Update My Law Society preferences Anti-money Laundering Update Law Society newsletter page City Update Contact the City relationship management team Diversity & Inclusion Update In-house Forum Junior Lawyers Update JLD sign-up page Legal Aid Update Professional Update Risk & Compliance Update Join the Risk and Compliance Service Small Firms Focus Contact the Small Firms Division Solicitor Judges Update Join the Solicitor Judges Division Campaigns newsletter Sign up to the Campaigns newsletter You can also register for the Gazette daily update here. As always, please feel free to share this update with your constituents unless otherwise specified. Simon Davis The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London. WC2A 1P Your weekly Law Society update 27 August 2019 In a letter to the Times, vice president David Greene responds to a column by Melanie Phillips about access to justice. He writes: "Access to representation is an essential element of a civilised society. That so many of our citizens are deprived of it should be an anathema to anyone who believes in the principles of fair and accessible justice." The Gazette reported that Birmingham probate registry will close on 30 August despite ongoing delays to probate grant applications. David Greene said: “With solicitors and lay applicants across the country reporting waits of more than six to eight weeks for grants of probate – partly due to a spike in applications before fees increase – it is especially disappointing to hear of this closure.” Meanwhile, the Daily Mail covered continuing delays to probate applications. “People want closure after they lose a loved one to start the process of moving on. With these delays, they are stuck in limbo for a very long period of time,” said Ian Bond, chair of our wills and equity committee. Ian also appeared in the Guardian to give advice on a complex inheritance case. I. Stephanie Boyce appeared on BBC Radio Three Counties (starts from 1:13:00) discussing diversity in the profession and her journey to become deputy vice president. The Gazette reported on the fatal attack in a Newcastle shopping centre on solicitor Peter Duncan. “The Law Society’s thoughts are with his family, friends and the local Newcastle community at this extremely tragic time,” said vice president David Greene. The Guardian, Yahoo! News and the Gazette report 127 courtrooms out of 260 across the country are sitting idle. David Greene said: “We are aware that many cases are taking longer to reach court, in part because thousands of suspects are now released under investigation.” Applications for the next cohort of Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) awards will open again in February 2020. The scheme awards scholarships to aspiring solicitors to help improve social mobility and diversity in the legal profession. Coverage in the Gazette plus in Solicitors Journal. David Greene said: "I encourage any aspiring solicitor who is facing particular challenges on their way to qualification to consider applying for a place on the Diversity Access Scheme.” Read our press release here. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published new proposals for consultation on improving advocacy standards – the Gazette has the story. "We welcome the opportunity to work with SRA to develop training resources for solicitor advocates to deliver their role as effectively as possible." said David Greene. Kara Frith, a partner and head of criminal law at Ison Harrison solicitors, appeared on BBC Radio Leeds discuss crime at festivals. The SRA consultation on advocacy standards The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published new proposals for consultation on improving advocacy standards. The deadline for submission of responses is 13 November 2019. We are putting together a working group to draft a response. The Means Test Review On 21 August we facilitated a meeting of the Crime Practitioners Group to discuss the Means Test review, which was also attended by MoJ. This week members of the Family Law Committee met with Resolution, to discuss the progress of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill and our joint support for no fault divorce. We will continue to work on our briefing for MPs, ahead of the next stage of the Bill (not yet announced). The committee also responded to a consultation request from the Costs Working Group, asking for views on the future of the current cost regimes in financial remedy cases. The Family Law Committee consider this to be an issue of great importance to family law solicitors, and provided further proposals for consideration in addition. This week the Immigration Law Committee launched a podcast, speaking with the UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group about the asylum processes for LGBTQI+ people. The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is running two pilots in the hope of resolving complaints faster and thereby increasing customer satisfaction. The ‘Shuttle negotiation’ Pilot commenced on 12 August 2019. It aims to provide law firms with the opportunity to make an improved offer to resolve a complaint prior to the LeO accepting it as a case for investigation. The ‘Meditated Solutions’ Pilot is likely to commence around 2 September 2019. The aim of this pilot is to resolve complaints faster using mediation. Both parties must agree to participate and cases will be dealt with predominantly by an expert independent mediator by phone. No more than 300 cases will be referred during the 3 month pilot and a report on performance will be presented to the OLC Board in October 2019. Resilience and Wellbeing face-to-face workshop, Leeds - Tuesday 17 September 2019 Location: Leeds Law Society, 62 Wellington Street, Leeds LS1 2EE This face-to-face one day workshop puts the focus firmly on your personal coping mechanisms. We demonstrate how to self-assess, manage emotional responses and deal with everyday stressors, so you can better deal with the pressures of your job. We will tackle anxiety and its causes, encourage positive thinking and you will leave with valuable skills for life. Resilience and Wellbeing face-to-face workshop, Bristol - Wednesday 18 September 2019 Location: Bristol Law Society, 12 Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4ST Legal Pride The Law Society is marching in more Prides than ever before – as #LegalPride – together with the Bar Council and CILEx to show a united legal profession in support of its LGBT+ members and LGBT+ rights. Sign up for Manchester and Cardiff here. International Weekend gala dinner London Saturday 28 September 2019 Small Firms Annual Conference 2019: Thursday 19 September, London and Thursday 3 October, Leeds Law Society Diversity and Inclusion Forum - East For a short while, the Law Society has been running Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) forums across the country. As well as the chance to delve into D&I concerns of those in the room, the participants at our D&I forums hear directly from the Law Society about what we are doing in the D&I sphere and are an opportunity for people to discuss issues of mutual concern relatively informally. The forums are designed to provide shared learning and peer support as well as the opportunity to work more closely with both the Society’s D&I team, and each other. A wide range of individuals attend our forums, which include (but are not limited to): D&I professionals; HR professionals; partners and other fee earners; in-house and other legal practitioners; Local Law Society representatives; or anyone else involved or interested in D&I within law firms and in-house legal departments. The overwhelming success of our D&I forums has meant we have expended them throughout England, and in Wales. Currently, we have had regional D&I forums in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, Birmingham, Bristol and Southampton; and have more planned! Last month, we held our first Eastern forum in Cambridge, kindly hosted by Birketts. We had a full room of attendees, who represented large and medium firms in the top 200, and Cambridge Law Society. Discussions focused on the hot D&I topics of attendees: unconscious bias; recruitment and how to set up disability networks. We hope that this forum will mirror those across the country and meet quarterly to continue to discuss issues and share best practice. Our D&I forums also offer the chance for attendees to influence the work of the Law Society and advise the Society on how to improve D&I within their organisations and region, and to help to organise more in-depth training and meetings on various topics, e.g., mental health and gender pay gap reporting. If you would like more information, and to see our schedule for 2019, please visit our webpage, and to join our Eastern forum, or to host a forum in 2020 please contact chris.seel@lawsociety.org.uk or beth.quinn@lawsociety.org.uk Your weekly Law Society update 12 August > Download our 'lines to take' background briefing The BBC and Dundee Messenger reported our call for legal aid to be made more widely available for inquests. Our interim director of policy Richard Miller was quoted saying: "We believe legal aid should be much more widely available for inquests, particularly where the state has legal representation." Coverage of our research into the impact of a no deal Brexit on UK legal services continued this week. Solicitors Journal , Global Legal Post and the Journal of the Law Society of Scotland carried our analysis, which shows that the sector may be set for a £3.5bn slump if we crash out of the EU without a deal. I was quoted saying “the UK legal system is globally respected and the liberalisation of services in the EU has directly contributed to its success"... "in 2018 the total tax contribution of legal and accounting activities was estimated to be £19.1 billion – potentially funding the salaries of doctors, nurses, teachers and police officers.” Read the report here. Ian Kelcey, co-chair of the criminal law committee, spoke to BBC Radio Kent (02:48:38) and BBC Radio 5 Live (0:47:36) about pre-charge anonymity for those accused of criminal offences and I put out a statement saying “a fair and consistent process should be applied. All must be treated equally before the law – irrespective of status, wealth or reputation.” Legal Week (£) covered the sector response to changes to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) standard of proof that will apply from November. I was quoted saying "there remains a concern that lowering the standard of proof [to the civil standard] may increase the likelihood of referrals to the SDT of ‘weaker’ cases which would previously and more appropriately have been dispensed by the regulator using its own powers. We trust the tribunal will monitor referrals to ensure best use of its resources and powers.” Volunteers wanted for local media panels Our local media panels help consumers understand the important work solicitors do to assist people in their everyday lives. After the success of Legal Expert columns in South Wales, Bradford and Darlington/County Durham, we’re rolling out features in the York Press and Western Daily Press. If you’re a practising solicitor in York, Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Gloucestershire or Wiltshire, and would like to get involved, please visit our website for further information. The deadline is Friday 23 August. Probate Delays Ahead of a meeting with HMCTS on 10 September we are asking any practitioners experiencing delays to grants of probate of more than six weeks to get in touch. Please email examples to Emily.Weidner@lawsociety.org.uk Meeting at the Embassy of Hungary We met with the Hungarian Investment and Trade Commissioner and Science and Technology Counselor to discuss the Law Society’s work on court modernisation. The Hungarian National Office for the Judiciary is working on the Digital Court 2019 Project which aims to digitise the court service in Hungary. Areas of discussion included infrastructure developments, efficiency and quality of justice systems. Meeting with the Association of District Judges (ADJ) We met the Association of District Judges and Resolution to update them on our work on Civil Justice, including whiplash reforms, the rise in small claims limit for personal injury and fixed recoverable costs, HMCTS court reform programme and family law. MoJ Criminal Legal Aid Fee Review: ‘Accelerated work’ programme We met the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to discuss the ‘accelerated work’ programme initiated by the MoJ in response to lobbying by the Law Society and other practitioner groups. We hope that this will result in additional payments for our members, for work such as consideration of unused material and early disclosure. The MoJ’s ‘Criminal Legal Aid Review’ (CLAR) is not expected to report until the end of 2020 at the earliest and we have been urging the MoJ to invest in specific areas earlier than this in recognition of the crisis in the criminal justice system and to help build confidence in the review process. The Law Society and members of the Money Laundering Task Force attended a quarterly meeting with the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) engagement team on 30 July. We are working with the NCA to develop guidance for members on submitting high quality suspicious activity reports (SARs). We aim to produce examples of high quality SARs that members can refer to when drafting their own reports. The NCA also provided an update on its activities and feedback on issues it has observed in the SARs submitted by solicitors. The Solicitors Qualification Exam (SQE) is due to go live in September 2021. The SRA has released the results, analysis and a report of an independent reviewer on the pilot of SQE1. The reports have made some significant recommendations for taking the SQE1 forward, such as scrapping the legal skills test as a part of SQE1. This would leave SQE1 assessment as a series of multiple choice questions. The Law Society is scrutinising the pilot results and will continue to work to ensure a robust and respected standard for entering the profession without arbitrary barriers. We met with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to discuss the investigation into mis-selling of leaseholds, following our written submission. We met with the advisers of the Economic Affairs Finance Bill sub-committee of the House of Lords to discuss developments in HMRC's powers in recent years. Immigration: visas This week the Immigration Law Committee met with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to discuss the planned changes to family and settlement visas. This was a joint meeting with the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association and focused on the changes that UKVI would like to make to the evidential requirements for such visas. The Mental Health and Disability Law Committee has written to Susan Acland-Hood, CEO of HMCTS, about the functioning of the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal. Practitioners are reporting a growing number of adjournments and significant delays in listing hearings and issuing decisions. We are concerned children and young adults are not receiving the service they require or deserve from this tribunal. Both houses are in recess and we are preparing to engage with the new administration. Campaigns: Write to the Lord Chancellor Take two minutes to ask the new Lord Chancellor to urgently improve access to justice. Our online portal includes a pre-written letter for you to send calling on the Government to tackle legal aid deserts and improve the criminal justice system. Resilience and Wellbeing face-to-face workshop, Leeds -Thursday 17 September 2019 This face-to-face one day workshop puts the focus firmly on your personal coping mechanisms. We demonstrate how to self-assess, manage emotional responses and deal with everyday stressors so you can better deal with the pressures of your job. We will address anxiety and its causes, encourage positive thinking and you will leave with valuable skills for life. Resilience and Wellbeing face-to-face workshop, Bristol - Wednesday 18 September 2019 Bristol JLD Forum: Career development skills for junior lawyers, London - Saturday 21 September 2019 The Junior Lawyers Division is holding a free one-day career development and skills event for trainees, newly qualified solicitors (NQs) and solicitors up to five years' PQE. The aim is to equip those who are at the start of their careers with skills and know-how to progress, diversify and develop within the legal profession. Preparing mature students/career changers for the solicitors’ profession, London – Tuesday 24 September 2019 The Law Society is committed to attracting the most able candidates into the legal profession and promoting equality at all stages. As part of its drive to promote diversity at entrance level, the Law Society has developed an exciting careers event to offer advice and support to mature students and career changers aspiring to become solicitors. The Law Society's Diploma in Local Government Law and Practice 2019-2020 This self-study course has been tailored for trainee solicitors, solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives who are committed to progressing in local government law and practice. The programme will cover the structure of local government law, local authorities, the courts and much more. Enrolment closes next Friday 16 August - download the prospectus and secure your place today. Competition Section seminar: CPD compliance for Irish practising certificate holders, London -Tuesday 10 September 2019 This two-hour seminar will cover essential CPD requirements for Irish practising certificate holders, with a particular focus on regulatory requirements. Property Section workshop: risk and negligence in property transactions, Leeds -Thursday 19 September 2019 As the residential property market slows and returns on commercial property are threatened by the decline of the high street, there is a risk property owners will look to the professionals who advised them to recoup their losses. Private Client Section seminar: Professor King and topical issues in private client practice, Birmingham -Thursday 19 September 2019 This one-hour seminar from Professor King will educate and entertain with practical guidance on topical issues in private client practice. Professor King will bring her unique insight and clarity on recent case law and statutory developments and will focus on avoiding traps and pitfalls. International Weekend, London - 28 September 2019 The International Weekend 2019 is an opportunity for junior lawyers to network with international counterparts.The gala dinner is the highlight of the programme and is open to all. For further information click here. Your weekly Law Society update 5 August 2019 Here are some highlights from this week. The Financial Times, Politico, City AM, Legal Futures and the Times all have covered our new report on the impact of a no deal Brexit on the legal services sector. New Law Journal also discuss our opposition to a no deal Brexit. The Times (£), Gazette and New Law Journal cover Robert Buckland’s appointment as Lord Chancellor. I note that “as a former criminal barrister, [the lord chancellor] will well understand the challenges facing our justice system.” The Gazette also reports from the swearing in ceremony. In my speech, I urged the Lord Chancellor to recognise “that investment in our justice system is not only crucial for the rule of law but good politics and good economics.” Law Society vice president David Greene was interviewed by Sky News breakfast programme, Sunrise, on Tuesday, to discuss the legal aid crisis as we mark 70 years since the introduction of legal aid in England and Wales. You can watch the interview here. The Daily Mail, ITV.com, AOL.com, This is Money, the Sun, more than 100 local newspapers and a number of local radio stations cite Law Society concerns over the legal aid crisis, voiced by our interim operational director of policy, Richard Miller. Richard was also interviewed by Channel 5 News on the importance of legal aid and the impact of cuts. Ian Kelcey, co-chair of the criminal law committee, appeared on BBC Wiltshire (01:07:53) to discuss anonymity for those under police investigation who have not been charged. This is after the Lord Chancellor told the Times (£) suspected sex offenders and others accused of serious crimes should remain anonymous until charged - if they have a reputation to protect. While supportive of pre-charge anonymity, I believe that a fair and consistent process should be applied. All must be treated equally before the law – irrespective of status, wealth or reputation. The Times (£), BBC, Metro, Mail Online, and the Sun report a judge's claims the justice system is 'beyond the point of collapse' after a case was delayed two years before getting to court. I am quoted in coverage saying that “decades of cuts to this fundamental part of our country's infrastructure mean the whole system is crumbling.” Solicitor’s Journal covers our call to the new prime minister to focus on restoring the beleaguered justice system and delivering an orderly Brexit which maintains cross-border justice. Read our press release. The Gazette reports on the 2019 Excellence Awards shortlist. I said that “there are more than 140,000 solicitors in England and Wales – to be shortlisted for an Excellence Award is to be recognised as among the very best of the profession.” The Gazette, Times and Legal Futures carry my comments on the Legal Services Board rule change approval for the SDT to move from the criminal standard of proof to the civil standard in its proceedings. The Gazette carries my comments on SRA plans to make the first stage of the SQE entirely multiple choice. The Guardian reports on Cambridge University’s ruling that sexual misconduct cases should not be covered by general disciplinary regulations. Cris McCurley, a member of our access to justice committee, said: “If universities are not prepared to adhere to their obligations and their duty of care then I can imagine there will be some significant legal challenges on this.” Thomson Reuters and LexLaw discuss how influencers like former Law Society president Christina Blacklaws are helping to boost diversity in the legal sector and cover the results of our research into women in the law. The Gazette examines why claimants are struggling to enforce judgments in civil cases. Christina Blacklaws is quoted saying: “It is well recognised that enforcement of judgments is a complex issue, with arcane procedures, which can easily defeat an unrepresented litigant.” Council member Jonathan Goldsmith writes in the Gazette about the benefits of the current legal services sector regulatory regime. Law Careers explores what life as an in-house lawyer looks like today. Our data shows that in 2017 there were 26,900 in-house lawyers. Local solicitor Razia Jogi spoke to BBC Radio Newcastle (35:41) about the legal frameworks in place to prevent female genital mutilation (FGM). Don’t forget you can read all Law Society press releases by clicking on this link. For live updates follow us on Twitter. New Internal Governance Rules The Legal Services Board has released the final version of its new Internal Governance Rules (IGR). The rules come into effect immediately, but approved regulators (such as the Law Society) and regulatory bodies (such as the SRA) have a transition period of 12 months to make any changes required to comply. The LSB’s intention is to enhance the separation and independence of regulatory functions within the current legislative framework; to provide more clarity to decrease the number of independence-related disputes between approved regulators and regulatory bodies; and to make the IGR more readily enforceable. Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) The Legal Services Board has approved the SDT’s application for changes to its rules. The main change is that the standard of proof will change to the civil standard (on the balance of probabilities) instead of the criminal standard (beyond reasonable doubt) from 25 November 2019. The Law Society opposed this change and there remains a concern that lowering the standard of proof may increase the likelihood of referrals to the SDT of ‘weaker’ cases which would previously and more appropriately have been dispensed by the regulator using its own powers. We have urged the tribunal to monitor referrals to ensure best use of its resources and powers. The Government has published the next phase of its Good Work agenda. This included some significant changes to employment law that the Society has been lobbying for, including the setting up a single Labour Market Enforcement Body and improving protection for those who experience harassment at work. Some recommendations made by the Tax Law Committee were included in the Finance Bill, published on 11 July 2019, including measures to limit double taxation. The Tax Committee also raised issues in the consultation on extension of the off payroll working rules where companies who have exercised reasonable care could be double charged under the proposed secondary liability provisions. These have now been addressed by Government which has made changes and now says that the proposals are not intended to transfer liability where deliberate tax avoidance has occurred. Members of the Immigration Law Committee met with the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration to discuss their current areas of focus, which include the asylum system, the 'hostile environment' laws, and problems with the newly contracted visa applications system, which the Law Society has also raised with the Home Office. The Law Society’s interim director of policy Richard Miller was quoted in the Women and Equalities Select Committee report on enforcing the Equality Act: the law and the role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The Committee took on one our recommendations on the enforcement role of the EHRC and made wider recommendations on legal aid for discrimination cases. Swearing in of the new Lord Chancellor On Tuesday, I spoke at the swearing in ceremony of new Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland QC MP. This followed my telephone call with him to congratulate him on his new role and discuss the Law Society’s priorities. The new Solicitor General, Michael Ellis QC MP, was also sworn in during the event. My speech can be found here and was covered in the Gazette. Key stakeholder meetings The CEO met with Deputy Director General of the Confederation of British Industries (CBI) on Thursday to discuss cooperation on Brexit, education and skills. Legal services sector asks for UK-EU future relationship paper Yesterday we published a paper on the legal services sector’s asks regarding the UK-EU future relationship, which received widespread media coverage (see above). It has been sent to key government and opposition figures and will be distributed to more MPs when the House of Commons sits again in September. The paper summarises the current state of the UK-EU relationship as it affects the legal sector, and explores how different future relationships will affect English and Welsh lawyers and firms. All outcomes are explored in relation to market access to ensure the continued success of the UK legal sector. We conclude in the paper that only an association agreement can adequately deliver on legal services, and that the openness of England and Wales for EU and EEA lawyers should be maintained. Our influencing work internationally We took our first trade mission to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this week. Nine delegates from our member firms travelled to Malaysia as part of the two day programme jointly arranged with the Malaysian Bar Council to learn more about legal business opportunities. On Monday 1 July, our delegates met with the President and senior officeholders of the Malaysian Bar and received an update on the legal services sector and economy. They then met with boutique law firm Izral Partnership, before participating joining a tour of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). Four of our delegates spoke on two panel discussions on “Safeguarding intellectual property: case studies from Asia and the UK/Europe” and “Foreign direct investment: issues and opportunities in Malaysia and the UK” alongside representatives from Foong Cheng Leong and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority at our in our joint seminar with the Malaysian Bar Council later that evening. Over 30 Malaysian lawyers attended the event. On Tuesday 2 July, our delegation met with one of the largest full-service law firm in Malaysia, Shearn Delamore & Co, where we received an update on developments in the courts and legal services in Kuala Lumpur. We then met with the founder and employees of GM Tan & Co before receiving a briefing from the British High Commission in Malaysia and the partner of one of the two law firms in Malaysia that hold a Qualified Law Firm Licence. In view of increasing competition for judicial appointments, this interactive course will equip delegates with the skills to enhance your application and interview performance. This workshop has been developed specifically for solicitor applicants but the content is relevant for anyone serious about submitting a credible judicial application. This self-study course has been tailored for trainee solicitors, solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives who are committed to progressing in local government law and practice. The programme will cover the structure of local government law, local authorities and the courts and much more. Enrolment closes Friday 16 August - download the prospectus and secure your place today. The Law Society is marching in more Prides than ever before – as #LegalPride, together with the Bar Council and CILEx to show a united legal profession in support of its LGBT+ members and LGBT+ rights. The vice president and deputy vice president marched in Birmingham, and will be doing the same in Leeds and Manchester (respectively). Sign up for Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester and Cardiff here. Fiona Woolf lecture, London - Thursday 12 September 2019 This event is to celebrate the achievements of Dame Fiona Woolf and other inspirational women who have reached senior positions within the profession. Compliance forum for COLPs/COFAs: SRA Standards and Regulations, London -Tuesday 6 August 2019 The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will be issuing new Standards and Regulations later this year which will replace the SRA Handbook. This forum, aimed at COLPs and COFAs, will provide insight into the changes that you need to make. This autumn, the Solicitor Judges' Division is hosting a panel discussion on judicial diversity and how we can achieve it. Risk and Compliance autumn conference 2019: Mitigating risk in a changing regulatory landscape, Bristol -Thursday 12 September 2019 In this popular one-day event speakers will provide invaluable advice for shaping the future of compliance in your firm and offer practical guidance to help you cultivate a best practice culture throughout your firm or department. Compliance forum for COLPs/COFAs: SRA Standards and Regulations, London - Monday 16 September 2019 The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will be issuing new Standards and Regulations later this year which will replace the SRA Handbook. It will have a new reduced set of principles, two separate Codes of Conduct - an individual solicitor code and a firm code - and simplified Account Rules. This forum, aimed at COLPs and COFAs, will provide insight into the changes that you need to make. Small Firms Division annual conference 2019, London - Thursday 19 September 2019 Property Section workshop: risk and negligence in property transactions - problems and pitfalls for practitioners, Leeds -Thursday 19 September 2019 As the residential property market slows and returns on commercial property are threatened by the decline of the high street, there is a risk that property owners will look to the professionals who advised them to recoup their losses. Regional Update Contact your regional relationship management team Weekly update 29 July 2019 Dear colleague, Here are some highlights from last week. This week, I urged the new Prime Minister to focus on restoring our beleaguered justice system and maintaining cross-border justice after Brexit. The New law Journal, Global Legal Post and Law Careers all covered our call to the new prime minister. Read our press release. Australasian Lawyer and All About Law reported our joint submission to the UN on human rights in Turkey. Our human rights policy adviser Marina Brilman also spoke to BBC World Service breakfast news programme Newsday (34:36). Read our press release and joint UN submission. Former council member Joy Merriam spoke to the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire (42:20) about digital disclosure in rape cases. Our housing law committee member, Jennifer Phillips, was on BBC Radio 4's Moneybox discussing tenant and landlord rights with a panel of experts. BBC Radio Kent (1:09:55) interviewed the co-chair of our criminal law committee Richard Atkinson about the laws around assaults on emergency workers. The Times (£) reported a third of case files are being returned to police due to errors - holding up trials across the country. Co-chair of our criminal law committee Richard Atkinson is quoted. Inside Conveyancing, Public Law Today and Local Government Lawyer reported on our new conveyancing protocol. I said: “The Law Society is committed to providing support, advice and guidance to solicitors in all areas of relevant practice, in the best interests of clients and the public.” The Solicitors Journal reported a parliamentary working group recommended property agencies be better regulated. I said: “Solicitors are a highly regulated profession and we have long maintained that property agencies should be subject to greater regulation.” In a comment for the Gazette, our newly-elected deputy vice-president Stephanie Boyce wrote about her journey into the profession. The Gazette reported on 70 years of legal aid. The chair of our digital assets working group, Gary Rycroft, spoke to Business Life (p.58) about digital legacies in wills. Our immigration committee chair Adrian Seelhoff wrote for Gazette on the committee’s work around outsourced visa and immigration services. Legal and Regulatory Policy A podcast based on the criminal roadshows was recorded on 28 June and is now available on our website. The podcast covers three key themes: criminal review fees, criminal campaigns and the HMCTS crime reform programme. HMCTS attended our Criminal Law Committee meeting on 17 July to provide the committee with an update on the Virtual Remand Hearing design process. Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill The Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill had its third reading on 16 July. The Law Society was mentioned 9 times during the debate. 16 of our amendments have been supported. The Law Society’s position in relation to the Bill is: Litigants should have the ability to choose whether they wish to proceed with an online procedure That the committee should include at least one representative from each legal professional body (Law Society, Bar Council, CiLex) The Online Procedure Rules should be subject to the affirmative resolution procedure as opposed to the proposed negative resolution procedure. HMCTS Flexible Operating Hours pilot evaluation framework The Government published the evaluation framework for the upcoming Flexible Operating Hours pilots, which are due to commence on 2 September 2019. The pilots will take place in two civil and family courts in Manchester and Brentford. The Law Society will continue to sit on the Evaluation Advisory Group panel, providing expertise and guidance to the independent evaluators (IFF Research and Frontier Economics teams) throughout the pilot period. Read more here: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/stories/hmcts-foh-pilot-evaluation-framework/ Richard Atkinson (Chair of the Law Society Criminal Law Committee) and our Justice Team have been in discussions with the MoJ with a view to agreeing some areas of work that can be implemented ahead of the report date for the Criminal Legal Aid Review (currently late 2020). The Law Society has been lobbying the MoJ for some time on these and other issues: cracked trials in the Crown Court advocates payment for paper-heavy cases early engagement by defence practitioners (i.e. pre-charge advice) payment for committals to the Crown Court We held an introductory meeting with the new Head of Judicial and Legal Relations at HMCTS, Caroline Olaiya. We discussed future engagement meetings including the Strategic Professional Engagement Group meetings and monthly one-to-ones. We raised concerns regarding certain areas of the reform programme primarily around the probate delays, flexible operating hours pilot and the assist digital project. We gave a presentation to the Law Society Joint V Committee on our work on Pro Bono Week, Justice Week, the Major Incidents Response Plan, and the Pro Bono Charter Review. The Joint V are representatives from the five largest local Law Societies: Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. The Justice Team met officials from the MoJ to discuss progress in the work strands arising from the LASPO Post-Implementation Review. We attended the Justice Alliance event ‘Legal Aid Matters’ at the Houses of Parliament, where David Greene, the Law Society vice president, gave a speech focusing on the importance of early legal advice. The event was featured in the Gazette. The Law Society submitted a response to the second stage of the UCL (University College London) review of legal services regulation led by Professor Stephen Mayson. Our response is available here. Boris Johnson was named new Conservative leader and Prime Minister. Our vision for law and justice for the new PM has been published here and a press release has been issued. A letter to the new Prime Minister setting out our policy recommendations has been drafted and will be sent shortly. We will begin our engagement with the new administration and will write to new ministers and members of Johnson’s cabinet when they are appointed. Robert Buckland QC has been announced as the new Lord Chancellor and other senior Cabinet positions announced have included: Sajid Javid - Chancellor of the Exchequer Priti Patel - Home Secretary Dominic Raab - Foreign Secretary (solicitor) Michael Gove - Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (former Lord Chancellor) Liz Truss - International Trade Secretary (former Lord Chancellor) Stephen Barclay - Brexit Secretary (solicitor) Robert Jenrick - Housing and Communities Secretary (solicitor) We led a joint submission to the United Nations on the erosion of the rule of law in Turkey with 13 other international bar associations and lawyers’ groups. Read the joint UN submission. On 17 July Helena Raulus, Head of Office attended a meeting with Christopher Deacon (Partner) to discuss Brexit in London. Our new package of learning and development for people early in their careers is now live, including: One-to-one career advice, London/Virtual - Morning session - Wednesday 11 September 2019 One-to-one career advice, London/Virtual - Morning session - Wednesday 18 Sep 2019 Are you in the early years of your career in law? How confident are you that you are marketing yourself effectively for new opportunities? Aimed at members up to three years post qualification, career experts can offer you guidance on what makes a great CV or application and give you a chance to practise your job interview techniques. Appointments are also available to discuss how to make a career/professional development plan and prepare for a career and professional development conversation with your manager. Advocacy and the Vulnerable Training, London - Morning session -Thursday 1 August 2019 The Advocacy and the Vulnerable Training was developed in conjunction with the Bar to help solicitor advocates and barristers strike the right balance between advancing their client’s case effectively in court whilst ensuring vulnerable witnesses are not subjected to undue stress. Lexcel consultant training, London - Wednesday 11 September 2019 This course provides an in-depth understanding of Lexcel England and Wales v6.1 and what evidence is required to meeting the Standard requirements. This self-study course has been tailored for trainee solicitors, solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives who are committed to progressing in local government law and practice. The programme will cover the structure of local government law, local authorities, the courts and much more. Enrolment closes Friday 16 August. Download the prospectus and secure your place today. Solicitor Judges' Division Seminar: Breaking Down Barriers - Tuesday 10 September 2019 This autumn, the Solicitor Judges' Division is hosting a panel discussion on judicial diversity and how we can improve it. Fiona Woolf lecture - Thursday 12 September 2019 This event is to celebrate the achievements of Dame Fiona Woolf and other inspirational women who have reached senior positions within the profession. This year’s guest lecture will be delivered by Vidisha Joshi, managing partner, Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors. In view of increasing competition for judicial appointments, this interactive course will equip delegates with the skills to help enhance your application and interview performance. This workshop has been developed specifically for solicitor applicants but the content is relevant for anyone serious about submitting a credible judicial application. Some of our upcoming events are: Compliance forum for COLPs/COFAs: SRA Standards and Regulations, London – Tuesday 6 August 2019 The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will be issuing new Standards and Regulations later this year which will replace the SRA Handbook. There will be a new, reduced set of principles, two separate Codes of Conduct - an individual solicitor code and a firm code - and simplified Account Rules. This forum, aimed at COLPs and COFAs, will provide insight into the changes that you need to make. Competition Section seminar: CPD compliance for Irish practising certificate holders -Tuesday 10 September 2019 Risk and Compliance autumn conference 2019: Mitigating risk in a changing regulatory landscape - Bristol -Thursday 12 September 2019 Small Firms Division annual conference 2019, London – Thursday 19 September 2019 The Small Firms Division is dedicated to meeting the needs of all smaller legal businesses, including sole practitioners. The Division's flagship annual conference will take place in London and Leeds, and will provide practitioners with a half-day of small firms-focused conference sessions, practical tips and networking opportunities. We are delighted to announce that Joshua Rozenberg QC (hon) will be this year’s keynote speaker and will discuss changes in legal industry and the future for small firms. The programme will also cover topics such as small firm business models, cost effective ways to market your firm and the latest updates from the SRA handbooks. Secure your place on or before Tuesday 3 September to save up to £50. https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/policy-campaigns/campaigns/ https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/policy-campaigns/public-affairs/ Peterborough Cathedral Justice Service All members of the Peterborough Law Society and their guests are invited to the Justice Service. The Service will be held at Peterborough Cathedral on Sunday 6 October 2019. The Service begins at 3.30pm and all guests are to be seated by 3.15pm. Please kindly RSVP by 6 September 2019 to His Honour Neil McKittrick DL (details are in the attached invite). We hope to see many of you there. justice_service_invite.pdf Your weekly Law Society update 3 June 2019 Following Council last week, I am attaching our brief summary of the meeting which will appear in the Gazette on Monday 10 June. Also attached is a brief paper which can be shared about our work to strengthen the Diversity and Inclusion Charter. Gary Rycroft, a member of our digital assets working group, appeared on BBC Money Box (starts from 19:43) to talk about hire-purchase agreements and whether they can ever be broken lawfully. As part of the Law Society’s regional media work Robert Hill, a Nottingham solicitor, appeared on BBC Radio Nottingham (starts from 1:47: 25) to discuss the complexities of Aretha Franklin’s estate and the importance of using a solicitor to make a will. Our head of justice, Richard Miller, wrote about the impact of the 2012 legal aid cuts on the criminal justice system for the Barrister. I wrote to the Guardian, arguing more needs to be done to safeguard children in domestic violence cases, saying “Updating the legal aid means test and reinstating legal aid for early advice will help to ensure that domestic abuse is identified at the earliest possible point”. This month the government commissioned a three-month review of the family courts. An anonymous solicitor spoke to the Law Society to reveal their experiences of sexism in the workplace. Commenting on the story, I said: “We will not tolerate sexual harassment or bullying in the legal sector… it is incumbent on all of us to work to end bullying and harassment of any kind.” Our Women in Leadership in Law report, launched in March, can be found here. Our international symposium on gender equality in law will take place on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 June 2019. A unique partnership between legal practitioners and academics will seek to create a new qualification in law and technology, reports the Gazette. The aim is to equip future legal professionals with the skills they need to navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. As part of our ongoing criminal justice campaign, we’ve launched a petition calling on the government to increase investment in the criminal justice system. To add your digital signature to the 3,000+ already on the petition, and for further details on the campaign, please visit the campaign webpage. We are also hosting a series of free roadshows around the country, exploring issues such as the growing shortages of duty solicitors, court closures and barriers to accessing legal aid. On 21 May, head of justice, Richard Miller, delivered a criminal justice roadshow in Exeter. The roadshows cover three issues: They inform members of our criminal justice campaign and how they can participate. They provide an opportunity for discussion of the MoJ’s review of criminal legal aid and the approach the Law Society should take to discussions. They enable us to update members on what is happening in the HMCTS reform programme that impacts on criminal lawyers. To learn more about the issues from Law Society experts, get involved in our criminal justice campaign and give us your views, book your free place here. HMCTS Richard Miller gave evidence to the Justice Select Committee about the HMCTS reform programme. Role of the Profession On Wednesday I hosted a dinner discussion at Carey Street to explore the results of the women in law report in more detail and what more can be done to improve diversity in the profession. Attendees included female past presidents Linda Lee and Lucy Scott-Moncrieff and the new deputy vice president elect, I. Stephanie Boyce. The Law Society has provided views to the Home Office on the existing Form AN guidance on applying for citizenship by naturalisation, including successfully seeking a correction to the start date of the qualifying period. This in advance of a public consultation due to be issued later this year on evidential requirements, to which we will also respond. Alexandra Cardenas, head of commercial and technology law, spoke at the Committee on Standards in Public Life ‘s roundtable on the review into artificial intelligence and public standards. She presented the findings of the upcoming report on algorithms in the criminal justice system. The Technology and Law Policy Commission will be launching its report at the AI in Legal Services Summit on 4 June 2019. Over the past year the commission has examined the ethical impacts of AI in law and the growth and adoption of emerging technologies. The international summit will bring together all of these findings, along with insights into the latest legal innovations. Speakers alongside me will include, Lord Chancellor David Gauke, Richard Susskind, Andrea Coomber (Justice), Silkie Carlo (Big Brother Watch), Sue Daley (techUK), Dan Katz, Sir William Blair, Lord Tim Clement-Jones, Nick West (Mischon de Reya), Noel Hurley (Arm), Julia Salasky (CrowdJustice), Stephanie Hamon and many more. Anyone wishing to attend can register on the event website. The Property Ombudsman (TPO) acknowledged the Law Society’s contribution to the scheme’s updated Code of Practice on Sales which becomes effective on 1 June. Future of Lawyers Director of policy, Sophia Adams-Bhatti, spoke at a panel event on the future of lawyers hosted by the City of London Corporation. This week I spoke at the general congress of the European Bars Federation (FBE) in Barcelona. I joined a panel discussing the lobbying and influencing role bars and law societies play for the benefit of their members. I have highlighted the Society’s role as the voice of solicitors, driving excellence in the profession and safeguarding the rule of law. This is an important time to influence the legislative and regulatory environment and promote the vital part legal services play in our economy. I spoke proudly of the successes we achieved with our access to justice campaigns and in promoting England and Wales as a global legal centre. On 28 May, Helena Raulus, head of the Brussels office attended an event: Almuerzo-luncheon-debate with Martin Selmayr, secretary general of the European Commission, organised by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce to Belgium and Luxembourg. Martin Selmayr was speaking about the future of the EU, including Brexit. The power of gender equality to transform the business of law; an international Symposium – 20-21 June 2019 Location: The Hilton Bankside, 2-8 Great Suffolk St, London, SE1 0UG Join us at our two-day conference as we bring together professionals from across the legal profession and other sectors from both the UK and internationally, to identify the steps needed, and share practical tools, to achieve gender balance in the workplace.It will also mark the centenary of women being admitted to practice law in the UK and celebrate the successes of women in law globally One-to-one career advice, London/Virtual – Morning session Thursday 6 June 2019 Aimed at members up to three years post qualification, career experts offer guidance on what makes a great CV or application and give participants an opportunity to practise job interview techniques. Appointments are also available to discuss how to make a career/professional development plan and prepare for a career and professional development conversation with a manager. Resilience and Wellbeing face-to-face workshop – Thursday 6 June 2019 Resilience and Wellbeing face-to-face workshop Birmingham – Tuesday 11 June 2019 Location: De Vere Colmore Gate, Birmingham, B3 2QD See above for more details… One-to-one career advice, London/Virtual Morning session – Tuesday 11 June 2019 Resilience and Wellbeing face-to-face workshop Manchester – Wednesday 12 June 2019 Location: Townhouse Hotel,101 Portland St, Manchester M1 6DF One-to-one career advice, 12 June 2019, London/Virtual - Morning session – Wednesday 12 June 2019 See above for more details... In house Diversity and Inclusion Join our regional panel sessions on 'How to implement a D&I strategy in your legal team'. The Law Society's In-house Division and D&I team are bringing together in-house lawyers committed to D&I to discuss common issues and examples of how these can be overcome. Discussion points will feed into a Law Society practice note and guidance. Book your place to hear from our panel and input your views. Manchester - 25 June (17.30-20.30) https://bit.ly/2WYwdJO London - 27 June (8.00-10.30) https://bit.ly/2G4HHoy Celebrating Eid al-Fitr – Friday 7 June 2019 Celebration of Eid MLRO and MLCO peer to peer learning, Cambridge – Wednesday 5 June 2019 Location: Mills & Reeve, Botanic House, 98-100 Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 1PH This event, aimed at MLRO’s, is designed to provide you with the platform to discuss best practice and upcoming developments in economic crime. Advocacy and the Vulnerable Training, London afternoon session – Monday 10 June 2019 Youth Justice Advocacy Training – Thursday 13 June 2019 This training has been developed by the Youth Justice Legal Centre (YJLC) in partnership with the Law Society and is an essential course for all solicitors who will be appearing in the youth court, providing an overview of youth-specific criminal law from the police station to the youth court. The training will cover key topics such as out of court disposals, bail and remand, jurisdiction, adaptations to the trial process and youth sentencing. The course will introduce participants to the underlying principles of youth justice and international children’s rights law Criminal justice roadshow Bristol – Monday 3 June 2019 Our criminal justice system is at breaking point. Due to years of underinvestment it is facing an avalanche of problems, such as growing shortages of duty solicitors, court closures and barriers to accessing legal aid. The Law Society has been making the case to government for increased spending on criminal justice to help fix the broken system, but we need your help. Attend this event to ensure your voice is heard. Law Management Section People in Practice seminar, in association with Leeds Law Society – Tuesday 4 June 2019 Looking after the people in your practice is paramount to running a successful firm. This seminar covers key topics in legal human resources including culture and behaviour in the workplace, agile and flexible working and employment case law update. Criminal justice roadshow Birmingham – Tuesday 4 June 2019 Location: BPP University, 32-34 Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6BN Property Section: half-day conveyancing convention London –Thursday 6 June 2019 The Law Society's Property Section, is hosting a bespoke, half-day event for property practitioners. This new-format event focuses on the most important issues affecting modern property practice. The rule of law and the environment, London – Tuesday 11 June 2019 Our panellists will be exploring the future of environmental law in light of World Environment Day and the upcoming Environment Bill. Seminar: Competition Section president Professor Richard Whish – Key trends in Competition law 2018-2019 – Tuesday 11 June 2019 Join us in London on Tuesday 11 June at 18:00 for a Competition Section seminar presentation from the president of the Competition Section, Professor Richard Whish. Criminal justice roadshow, Sheffield – Thursday 13 June 2019 Location: Sheffield - Venue TBC The Annual President’s and Secretaries’ Conference 2019 – Friday & Saturday 14-15 June 2019 This free, must-attend event for local law societies will incorporate a varied mix of plenary and breakout sessions. Delegates will have the opportunity to discuss common challenges, share experiences and hear practical tips from both their local law society peers and expert speakers. In-house Division annual conference 2019: advancing the role of the in-house lawyer - Day one – Tuesday 18 June 2019 The In-house Division annual conference is the flagship event for the In-house Division representing more than 27,000 members in England and Wales across the public, corporate, not-for-profit and charity sectors. As always, please feel free to share this update with your members unless otherwise specified. Christina Blacklaws The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London. WC2A 1PL Your weekly Law Society update 20 May 2019 Dear colleague, The Law Society’s media profile this week: International Bar Association research into sexual harassment and bullying in the legal sector received widespread media coverage. I released a statement on behalf of our members reiterating that the legal profession must tackle bullying and harassment in the sector head on. You can read my statement in full here. The Times (£), Bloomberg, City AM, Gazette and MSN Money, amongst others, report on the story. Jenny Beck, a member of our access to justice committee, was on the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire to discuss family courts and child arrangement orders. You can watch the programme here. Jenny is on from 52:39. Coverage of our housing legal aid deserts campaign continues in local media. Our head of justice Richard Miller appeared on BBC Tees; you can listen to the interview here (2:12:00). London news, Wigan Today, Derbyshire Times, Gainsborough Standard and others also ran with the story. For mental health awareness week, the Gazette and Legal Futures report on the Law Society, the Solicitors Regulation Authority, LawCare, SBA the Solicitors’ Charity, and the Solicitors’ Assistance Scheme joint campaign, #SupportingSolicitors, which promotes the help available to solicitors dealing with personal challenges. The Times (£), Global Legal Post and Law Careers reported the Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) demand for action to prevent a mental health crisis in the profession, following their latest resilience and well-being survey. Legal Week (£) explores how universities are seeking to equip the next generation of legal professionals with the skills to leverage lawtech. Alan East, Chair of our education and training committee, says that lawtech is finally beginning to take hold in UK law schools. Legal Cheek reports on the SRA’s response to a call from junior lawyers to reintroduce a mandatory minimum salary and concerns that the new work experience element of the Solicitors’ Qualifying Exam (SQE) puts would-be solicitors at risk of exploitation. The Daily Mail reports that home owners need revisions to the current guidance on Japanese knotweed. We said we would consult to see “whether changes need to be made”. The Times (£) reports that the government is to push more court users towards the online court system despite concerns from the profession. I am quoted saying: “We have long suspected that an outcome of the court modernisation programme would be to drive litigants away from physical courts to online procedures.” The Daily Mail reported that delays to applications for grants of probate are causing chaos. I am quoted saying “It is extremely disappointing to hear of these delays – particularly when the impact falls on the bereaved.” Members of our Regulatory Affairs team led two roundtable discussions on Ethics Hot Topics in Preston and Lancaster on 8 May. Both sessions were well attended and we received positive feedback from delegates. Solicitor judges and advocacy The Law Society's Solicitor Judges Division hosted a Spring drinks evening with solicitor advocates and solicitor judges in Chancery Lane on 14 May. Vice-President Simon Davis and Alexandra Marks CBE spoke at this networking evening, aimed at solicitors working in the courts, solicitor judges and those aspiring to join the judiciary. This offered opportunities for building peer-to-peer contacts and discussing approaches to cases. We presented the latest version of the Solicitor Judges Division’s Judicial pathway, a toolkit for solicitors at any career stage seeking to obtain a deep and practical understanding of what is needed to become a judge in England and Wales. Richard Miller, head of the justice, attended the quarterly Judicial Diversity Forum meeting. As part of our criminal justice campaign, we launched a petition calling for the government to increase investment in the criminal justice system. To add your digital signature to the 3,000+ already on the petition, and for further details on the campaign, please visit the campaign webpage. We are also hosting a series of free roadshows as part of our criminal justice campaign, exploring issues such as the growing shortage of duty solicitors, court closures and barriers to accessing legal aid. The first of the roadshows took place on 16 May in London. Book your free place here to learn more about the issues from Law Society experts, get involved in our criminal justice campaign and give us your views on the Ministry of Justice’s crime fees review and HMCTS’ reform programme. Simplifying the Immigration Rules We responded to the Law Commission’s Home Office-sponsored consultation on Immigration Rules, which will feed into its review to make the Rules simpler and more accessible to users. Our response supports the proposed simplification of the Immigration Rules, making legislation more accessible and fit for purpose. However, we also highlight the complexity of this task and provide specific examples of how the confusing intricacy of the Rules causes a wide range of problems. Court and Tribunals (Online Procedures) Bill Our justice and public affairs teams collaborated to produce a briefing for the Second Reading of the Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedures) Bill, which will establish the Online Procedure Rules Committee as part of the HMCTS reform programme. We responded to HMRC and HM Treasury’s consultation on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). The consultation sought views on the design of a 1% surcharge on non-UK residents purchasing residential property in England and Northern Ireland. Our full response is available here. We express concern about the insufficiency of the evidence base to show that the surcharge would meet the policy objective and suggest amendments to seek to avoid potential unfairness and anomalies that would arise from the current proposals. We also voice serious concerns about the introduction of significant further complexity into the home-buying process. The Law Society’s guidance on buying a home is available here, and the Government’s key guidance on buying and selling, which the Society recently endorsed, is available here: How to Buy a Home How to Sell a home. Rule of Law and Environment Event As part of our influencing work for the Environment Bill we are developing a breakfast panel event to coincide with Environment Day. Details will soon become available on our Events page. Code for completion guidance We released our new Code for Completion by Post in response to the Court of Appeal decision in the Dreamvar case last year. We amended the TA13 Completion Information and Undertakings form to reflect the changes made to the Code. We attended the All-Party Parliamentary Group on leasehold and commonhold, where we engaged with a large number of MPs. The Technology and Law Policy Commission will be launching its report at our AI in Legal Services Summit on 4 June 2019. Over the past year the Commission has examined the ethical implications of AI in law and the growth and adoption of emerging technologies in the criminal justice system. The international summit will bring together our findings, along with insights on the latest legal innovations. Council members wishing to find out more or attend can register on the event website. Consultation responses and parliamentary activity, influencing on behalf of the profession: On Tuesday the House of Lords held its Second Reading of the Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill. The Law Society briefed ahead of the debate and were mentioned four times. On Thursday, Ministers from the Department for Exiting the European Union were questioned by MPs in the House of Commons. The Law Society briefed beforehand and was mentioned twice in the session. Our influencing work internationally: This week, I was in Moscow and St Petersburg with our international policy adviser for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Chika Muorah. In Moscow, we met with members to gather their views on proposed regulatory reform and the likely impact on their practice. The issues raised by our members were discussed at our bilateral meeting with the Russian Federal Chamber of Lawyers. We also hosted our first international women in law roundtable in Russia in partnership with our Russian counterparts and the British Embassy in Moscow. We attended the International Legal Forum in St Petersburg to show our support for the Russian bar association and I participated in two sessions. The first was a panel discussion on women in law and the second was a session hosted by the Russian bar on lawyers' fees. On 14 May, our Brussels Office co-hosted a legal breakfast event with FLINN Law on Court of Justice of the European Union’s opinion on CETA’s Investment Court System and its implications for the future EU trade policy. Panellists were Helena Raulus, Head of Brussels Office; Leonard Hawkes, Flinn; Colin Brown, DG Trade, European Commission; Nicolas Angelet, Doughty Street Chambers, London; a representative of the Canadian Mission to the EU (TBC) and Emily Hay, Senior Associate at Hanotiau & Van Den Berg. Head of our Brussels office Helena Raulus chaired a British Chamber of Commerce event, Priorities of the Finnish Presidency with Ambassador Rislakki, on 14 May. Our Brussels office hosted an event on European in-house organisations, LPP Task Force, on 15 May. Stephen Denyer and Sophia Adams Bhatti were in attendance. Please remember The power of gender equality to transform the business of law, our international symposium is next month. This two-day conference is designed to bring together professionals from across the legal profession and other sectors to identify steps needed to achieve gender equality in the workplace, crucial to boost growth, innovation and productivity Male Champions for Change report launch - Monday 20 May 2019 Join us on Monday 20 May for the launch of our male champions for change report following a series of roundtables. Led by Law Society vice president Simon Davis, our panel of expert speakers will discuss the outcomes of the research conducted as part of the Women in Leadership in Law project. How to implement a diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy in your legal team Join our regional panel sessions on 'How to implement a diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy in your legal team'. The Law Society's In-house Division and D&I team are bringing together in-house lawyers to discuss common concerns and examples of how issues can be overcome. Discussion points will feed into a Law Society guidance. Book your place to hear from our panel and input your views. Manchester - 25 June (17.30-20.30) London - 27 June (8.00-10.30) Advocacy and the Vulnerable Training - Wednesday 22 May 2019, Bradford - Afternoon session Location: Bradford – Jury’s Inn Bradford Career options and support available - Wednesday 22 May 2019 This free event that will help you explore career options and support available to those wishing to return to or change their career in the legal profession. The event will feature a panel of speakers showcasing different examples of the careers options available to you. Delegates can find out more about the support offered by the following organisations: LawCare, Women Returners Network, Practice Advice Service, SBA, SAS, SRA. MLRO and MLCO peer to peer learning, Cambridge - Wednesday 5 June 2019 This event, aimed at MLRO’s, is designed to provide you with the platform to discuss best practice and upcoming developments in economic crime, while also acting as a peer to peer learning opportunity. Criminal justice roadshow, Exeter - 21 May 2019 Location: Veitch Penny Solicitors, 1 Manor Court, Dix's Field, Exeter, EX1 1UP CQS Roadshow, 23 May, Cardiff - Thursday 23 May 2019 Location: The Law Society, 5th Floor, Capital Tower, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff CF10 3AG These seminars are designed to provide CQS members with an update on the improvements being made to the accreditation in 2019 and provide the support needed to ensure compliance with the new scheme requirements. There will be an opportunity for Q&A and for networking with speakers and members of other accredited practices. AML City of London update - Thursday 23 May 2019 Location: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, Adelaide House, London Bridge, London, EC4R 9HA This event is for MLROs, MLCOs and other AML compliance professionals working for London City firms. It will give you a platform to learn about the regulator’s perspective on AML as well as upcoming changes to the UK’s Suspicious Activity Reporting regime. Speakers will include representatives from the SRA, the UK Financial Intelligence Unit, BDO and the Law Society. CQS Roadshow, 29 May, London - Wednesday 29 May 2019 Criminal justice roadshow, Bristol - Monday 3 June 2019 Law Management Section People in Practice seminar, in association with Leeds Law Society- Tuesday 4 June 2019 Criminal justice roadshow, Birmingham - Tuesday 4 June 2019 Resilience and Wellbeing face-to-face workshop -Thursday 6 June 2019 The Annual President’s and Secretaries’ Conference 2019 - Friday & Saturday 14-15 June 2019 Your weekly Law Society update 7 May 2019 Politics Home reports on joint efforts across the legal sphere to support LGBT+ pride events. The Law Society will be joining the Bar Council and CILEx this summer at pride events across the UK – marching together under the banner of #LegalPride. I said “it’s important to show the public the legal profession will constantly and unequivocally support LGBT+ people and their rights”. The Gazette, New Law Journal, Guardian and the Times report on the launch of the FDA’s ‘Manifesto for Justice’ – supported by the Law Society, Bar Council and the Secret Barrister. In a foreword, I called for more resources for the creaking criminal justice system. See our full press release. The manifesto was unveiled at the Law Society. IT glitches are causing major delays to grant-of-probate, the Gazette reports. Council member Melinda Giles says that delays have been acknowledged across the country, and that HMRC is also facing a backlog. Meanwhile, the Daily Express reports that the proposed increases to probate fees are still on the House of Commons agenda despite being delayed by Brexit. “This is a tax on grief,” I said. Further coverage in FN Talk and the Business Telegraph. Today’s Conveyancer has a detailed overview of the changes to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), which came into effect on the 1 May 2019. Joanna King, legal and compliance analyst at Ochresoft, says that “active promotion of the CQS quality mark is reflected in added credibility and gravitas for member firms”. The Times (£) reports on why access to phone data is needed for a fair trial. “Being up front about the need for proper disclosure is important,” said Richard Atkinson, co-chair of the Law Society’s criminal law committee. The Times (£) and Legal Cheek report the Law Society’s junior lawyers division (JLD) has written a letter to the Solicitors Regulation Authority warning that aspiring solicitors risk being exploited if they are not paid a minimum salary while completing the work experience element of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Legal Cheek also reports that according to research by the JLD, junior solicitors are under high levels of stress and one in fifteen have experienced suicidal thoughts in the past month. Content Live reports on how to create good cyber security. “The most vulnerable people are at the two ends of the scale,” said Peter Wright chair of our GDPR working group. Chair of the Law Society’s employment law committee Max Winthrop was interviewed on BBC Money Box on a recent employment law case. You can listen to the interview here. Max’s interview starts at 04:35. The Gazette, Legal Voice, Exeter Daily, the Leicester Mercury, Lancashire Telegraph and East Anglian Daily Times cover our legal aid deserts campaign showing the sparse provision of housing legal aid across the country. You can see our legal aid desert map here. In a comment for the Gazette, Dr Judith Bourne wrote on Gwyneth Bebb, one of the first women to apply to the Law Society to sit her preliminary exams and qualify as solicitors. The Gazette also reports on my work on women in the law. Richard Atkinson and Ian Kelcey – who co-chair our criminal law committee - along with Jonathan Black, president of the LCCSA and Bill Waddington, chair of the CLSA have a letter in Friday’s Times (£) responding to media coverage of the standardised consent form giving police access to digital devices belonging to complainants and other witnesses. They write: “Following high profile cases, such as that of Liam Allen, we know that if relevant evidence found on a complainant’s digital device is not disclosed it can risk a miscarriage of justice.” Head of justice Richard Miller was on ITN London’s 6pm bulletin on Wednesday talking about funding of the justice system in the context of a breach of court security. The Times (£) reports on our support for Law Commission-proposals to extend the right to manage to include owners of leasehold houses and not just flats. We said the proposals were “consistent with the need to make the process more efficient”. Legal Futures covers the LSB’s decision to conduct a consultation process on revising its internal governance rules (IGR) moving away from a position that would have hampered representative bodies in their role lobbying on behalf of their members. I’m quoted: “We believe the IGR should not hamper legitimate influencing activities by professional bodies, so we’re pleased the LSB appears to have taken our views on board.” On Wednesday the Law Society was referenced by a member of the Constitution Committee during an evidence session with the lord chancellor. Baroness Corston highlighted the Law Society’s map of legal aid provision for housing cases, and asked the lord chancellor how people could enforce their rights in areas which the map showed as having no housing legal aid provider. On Thursday the government introduced a new Bill to provide for online procedures in civil and family courts in England and Wales, in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, in employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The Law Society will be briefing parliamentarians ahead of the second reading of the Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill, which will take place in the House of Lords on 14th May. On 30th April 2019, the Law Society’s international human rights adviser, Dr. Marina Brilman, gave evidence to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on the rule of law and human rights in South America. The Law Society submitted written evidence in November 2018. The main subjects addressed in the session were: Regional challenges to the Inter-American system of human rights by PROSUR member states and lack of financing The rise in attacks against lawyers and human rights defenders in Colombia, especially after the signing of the peace agreement Challenges by the Colombian government to the Special Jurisdiction for Peace The lack of effective protection measures in Colombia for lawyers and human rights defenders The breakdown of judicial independence and rule of law in Venezuela Human rights violations committed in Venezuela by state authorities, including the use of military jurisdiction over civilians The recording of the session can be watched here: https://bit.ly/2vCdd8h On 25th April we relaunched our Advice Deserts campaign with a new housing map showing the shortage of housing practitioners across the country. It received good coverage on television and radio. Further information on the campaign is available on the webpage. Fast Entry to Courts for Professional Users We attended the first meeting of the Professional Users’ Access Scheme Project Board on 24th April and are engaging with member services colleagues as to the Law Society’s position in respect of the project. As the Spring legal term draws to a close, the Law Society's solicitor judges division and Advocacy Support will be hosting a Spring drinks evening with solicitor advocates and solicitor judges on 14th May. Vice president Simon Davis and Alexandra Marks CBE will speak at this celebratory networking drinks evening, aimed at solicitors working in the courts, solicitor judges and those aspiring to join the judiciary and offering an opportunity to network with peers, make career contacts and discuss anecdotes and approaches to cases over a drink and canapes. Any members wishing to attend can book through our events page. As part of our ongoing criminal justice campaign, we have launched a petition calling for the government to increase investment in the criminal justice system. To add your digital signature to the 3,000+ already on the petition, and for further details on the campaign, please visit the campaign webpage. At the justice questions session in the House of Commons on 23rd April, our criminal justice campaign was name-checked, in particular the increasing average age of solicitors and succession planning. The criminal law committee and the Crime Practitioner Group have undertaken a review of the Legal Aid Agency’s Crime Contract Standard Terms. The comments from the Criminal Law Committee and Practitioner Groups have been shared with Matt Howgate of the Legal Aid Practitioners Group, who has been commissioned by the Access to Justice Committee to undertake a review of the Standard Terms from both a criminal and civil perspectives. We have sent a further letter to justice minister Lucy Frazer MP to request an interim fee increase for crime practitioners following the 10% fee increase for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which will encourage even more young defence lawyers to move to the CPS. On 7th May, Helena Raulus, head of our Brussels office, will be chairing a British Chamber of Commerce event on: cybersecurity and disinformation in the EU elections and the priorities of DG Connect with Claire Bury, deputy director general, DG Connect, European Commission. Anna Drozd, EU Policy Adviser will also be in attendance. On 8th May, Helena Raulus will be chairing a Brussels-Based UK Organisations and Offices (BBUKOO) Plenary meeting in CBI Brussels Offices. Preparing 2nd year trainee solicitors for qualification - Career planning tips for trainees approaching qualification, London - Thursday 9th May 2019 This event will provide an opportunity for trainee solicitors, mulling their post-training contract options, to gain insight into the newly qualified (NQ) jobs markets from Husnara Begum, a career coach who specialises in offering guidance to final seat trainees who miss out on internal jobs. Judicial appointments: interview training for solicitors Manchester - Monday 13th May 2019 Advocacy and Solicitor Judges' Division Spring Drinks, London - Tuesday 14th May 2019 Join us for The Law Society's Advocacy and Solicitor Judges' Division Spring Drinks; an excellent opportunity to meet solicitor advocates and solicitor judges. Male Champions for Change Report Launch- Monday 20th May 2019 Join us on Monday 20 May for the launch of our male champions for change report following a series of roundtables. Led by Law Society vice president, Simon Davis, our panel of expert speakers will discuss the outcomes of the research so far conducted as part of the Women in Leadership in Law project. Mental health week – Panel event: Diversity and intersectionality London -Tuesday 14th May 2019 To mark mental health week, we are hosting a breakfast panel session. The theme of the event will be exploring well-being with lawyers from different diversity backgrounds. The event will also feature the impact of intersectionality and MH. Join us on Tuesday 14 May for insight on this important topic. The Annual President’s and Secretaries’ Conference 2019 - Friday & Saturday 14th & 15th June 2019 Nominations are open for the Excellence Awards Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate your success, nominations for the Excellence Awards have been extended to Friday 17 May. For your chance to be recognised as a leader in your field submit your nomination now. We encourage teams, firms and individual solicitors across England and Wales to take the opportunity to promote their success. There are 22 categories to choose from, including Practice Manager of the Year, Excellence in International Legal Services and Excellence in Access to Justice. MLRO and MLCO peer to peer learning, Manchester -Tuesday 7th May 2019 Location: Shoosmiths, The XYZ Building, 2 Hardman Boulevard, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3AZ MLRO and MLCO peer to peer learning, Bristol - Wednesday 8th May 2019 Location: Bristol Law Society, 12 Colston Avenue, BS1 4ST The event is for MLROs, MLCOs and solicitors with an interest in anti-money laundering compliance. It will give you a platform to learn about best practice and upcoming developments in AML. Competition Section annual conference 2019 London - Thursday 9th May 2019 The annual Competition Section conference is an established fixture in the competition law calendar. 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__label__wiki	0.539492	0.539492	Open Access Scientific Reports Your Research - Your Rights Home Join Contact Sitemap Home For Authors For Referees About Scientific Reports Current Issue Previous Issue Articles in press Current Issue Archive Page Evaluation of Seminal Plasma Magnesium in Premature Ejaculation Research Article Open Access Ragab N, Lotfi R, Ghazala W Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt Balague center, Barcelona, Spain Corresponding authors: Dr. Ranya Lotfi Assistant Professor, Dermatology Venereology and Andrology Department, Ain Shams University 34 el orouba street, Cairo, Egypt Tel: +201001550123opk Received March 27, 2012; Published July 06, 2012 Citation: Ragab N, Lotfi R, Ghazala W (2012) Evaluation of Seminal Plasma Magnesium in Premature Ejaculation. 1: 132. doi:10.4172/scientificreports.132 Copyright: © 2012 Ragab N, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Premature ejaculation (PE) is the most common male sexual disorder worldwide. Until now, the exact cause of PE is not identified clearly. Aim of the work: to measure seminal magnesium level in men suffering from premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction in an attempt to clarify its role in those disorders. Subjects and Methods: Seminal Mg was measured using atomic absorption spectrometer in 3 groups of patients; group (A) patients with premature ejaculation (PE), group (B) patients with both PE and erectile dysfunction (ED), and group (C) healthy control men. Results: There was a highly significant difference in the mean seminal Mg level between the 3 groups, being highest in group (C) and lowest in (B). There was a highly significant negative correlation between semen Mg level and each of the age of patients and the duration of PE and ED. Conclusion: A decrease in the level of Mg in semen within a certain range is associated with PE, while further decrease in the level is associated with both PE and ED. This study strongly suggests a role of seminal magnesium in the pathogenesis of both sexual disorders. Seminal plasma; Magnesium; Premature ejaculation Premature Ejaculation (PE); Erectile Dysfunction (ED); Magnesium (Mg); Intra-Ejaculatory Latency Time (IELT); International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF); the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV). The American Urological Association Guideline on Premature Ejaculation defines it as ejaculation that occurs sooner than desired, either before or shortly after penetration causing distress to either one or both partners [1]. In 1994, Waldinger et al. [2] introduced and defined intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) as an objective measure for ejaculation time. The IELT is defined as the time from vaginal intromission to intravaginal ejaculation. It was proposed that all men with an IELT of less than 1 minute have “definite” PE, while men with IELTs between 1 and 1.5 minutes have “probable” PE [3]. Premature ejaculation (PE), unlike erectile dysfunction (ED), affects men of all ages equally from 18 years old to the elderly. Both premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction may coexist [1]. ED is the persistent inability to attain and maintain an erection sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual performance according to The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Conference on Impotence. Many researches reported that the pathogenesis of premature ejaculation is mostly due to psychological stress and anxiety [2], or due to organic diseases as pelvic congestion and chronic prostatitis [3]. Researchers reported that some trace elements as zinc, copper and selenium present in semen may play an important role in male sexuality [4]. Magnesium is one of the elements present in human seminal plasma. Seminal magnesium level (more than 70 mg/l) is much higher than in serum (17-24 mg/l) [5] which suggests that magnesium may play an important role in male sexuality. Magnesium (Mg) is the fourth most common cation in the body, and the second most common intracellular cation after potassium. It has a fundamental role as a co-factor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions involving energy metabolism and nucleic acid synthesis, and it is also involved in several processes including hormone receptor binding, gating of calcium channels, transmembrane ion flux and regulation of adenylate cyclase, muscle contraction, neuronal activity, control of vasomotor tone, cardiac excitability, and neurotransmitter release. In many of its actions it has been likened to a physiological calcium antagonist [6,7]. As calcium is one of the elements responsible for smooth muscle contraction of the vas deference and corpus cavernosum [8], magnesium may play a role in relaxation of smooth muscles of the male genital tract and the penis to delay the ejaculatory process and improve the erection. Therefore, and also because magnesium has such diverse biophysiologic and neuromuscular actions on different parts of the body, our objective was to measure seminal magnesium level in men suffering from premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction in an attempt to elucidate its role in those disorders. This prospective controlled study included 3 groups of Egyptian patients with the same ethnic background. Group (A) included 20 patients aged 20 to 50 years complaining of premature ejaculation only without any other organic, sexual or psychological disorder, chosen according to (DSM-IV) criteria [5], group (B) was added after finding that some patients of group (A) had superadded ED. It consisted of 10 male patients, aged 20 to 50 years, complaining of both premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction for more than 6 months without any other organic, sexual or psychological disorder. Detailed history taking revealed that the patients complained of PE first before developing ED years after PE. Patients with ED were chosen according to IIEF where patients had low erectile function sub-scale; group (C) included 30 healthy age-matched control men, not complaining or having history of PE or any organic, sexual or psychological disorder. Their ages ranged from 22 to 49 years. Excluded from this study were patients with organic disorders, PE or ED of less than 6 months, intermittent PE or ED, or having an abnormal mental state or history of psychiatric disorders. The study was conducted in Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. An informed written consent was taken from all subjects before participating in this work. The study was approved by the ethical committee of Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Semen was analysed in all subjects according to the WHO guidelines [9]. After 3-5 days of sexual abstinence, the semen obtained by masturbation was collected into a sterile acid-washed container, using no lubricant jelly. Specimens were centrifuged at 110 g for 10 min at 4°C within 30 min of sample collection. Aliquoted samples were stored at -80°C until they were assayed. Samples were sent to Balague center (Barcelona, Spain) to have the magnesium level measured there, using the atomic absorption spectrophotometry Perkin Elmer and Shimadzu, not available in our country at that time. Data were analyzed using the SPSS program version 15. Results are statistically analyzed using significance test, independent t-test, ANOVA test and Pearson’s correlation test. A “P” value of 0.05 was chosen as the level of statistical significance. The normal level of Mg in seminal fluid is < 70 mg/l [5]. Results of seminal Mg level analysis in the 3 groups were as follows. Group (A) The 20 patients with PE only showed seminal Mg levels ranging from 41 mg/l to 69 mg/l with an average mean of 55.35 mg/l ± 8.9 and a highly significant decrease (p>0.001) when compared to group C. Patients had a mean age of 29.5 years. Group (B) In this group which includes 10 patients complaining of both PE and ED, the Mg level in semen showed a range of 9 mg/l to 46 mg/l with a mean of 26.5 mg/l ± 11.64, which was significantly lower when compared to patients of group A with PE only (p<0.001). Patients had a mean age of 41.7 years. Group (C) This group of 30 healthy control subjects showed a magnesium level< 70 mg/l in semen with a range of 70 mg/l to 141 mg/l and an average mean of 103.73 mg/l ± 22.5 with a highly significant elevation of Mg level (p<0.001) when compared to group A. Their mean age was 35.2 years. The relation between seminal Mg level in the 3 groups is shown in table 1 which clarifies highest values of Mg in semen of healthy men without any sexual disorder (group C) and lower values of Mg in semen of patients with PE only (group A), while the lowest values of Mg in semen were found in patients with both PE and ED (group B). Table 1: Comparison between the 3 groups regarding mean seminal Mg levels. In this study there was a highly significant difference of the mean seminal Mg level among the 3 groups (Table 1). There was a highly significant negative correlation (p<0.001) between semen Mg level and age of patients in groups A & B together (effect of group B) and a significant negative correlation in group B alone, but this correlation was not significant in group A due to small sample size and narrow range of ages. This negative correlation means that the more the age of the patient, the less the level of Mg in semen as shown in table 2 and figures 1 and 2. There was a highly significant negative correlation (p<0.001) between semen Mg level and duration of PE in groups A & B together, which means that the more the duration of suffering from PE, the less the level of Mg in semen (Table 2, Figures 3,4). This negative correlation was not significant for either group alone due to small sample size and narrow range of duration, hence it is significant when both groups are added together. There was a significant negative correlation between semen Mg level and duration of ED in group B, meaning that the more the duration of suffering from ED, the less the level of Mg found in semen (Table 2, Figure 5). Table 2: Correlation between semen Mg level and each of age, duration of PE and duration of ED in group A and group B. Figure 1: Correlation between semen Mg level (mg/l) and age in group A. Figure 2: Correlation between semen Mg level and age in group B. Figure 3: Correlation between semen Mg level and duration of PE in group A. Figure 4: Correlation between semen Mg level and duration of PE in group B. Figure 5: Correlation between semen Mg level and duration of ED in group B. A highly significant positive correlation was found between the severity of PE expressed as IELT and the seminal Mg level in the 3 groups, thus, the lower the IELT (meaning the severer the PE), the lower the level of Mg in semen (Figures 6-8). Figure 6: Correlation between semen Mg level and IELT in group A. Figure 7: Correlation between semen Mg level and IELT in group B. Figure 8: Correlation between semen Mg level and IELT in group C. Until now, the exact cause of PE is not identified clearly and many theories have tried to explain this sexual disorder from many aspects. Some studies postulate a role of seminal magnesium in the pathogenesis of PE [10-12]. In this study we tried to put a light spot on the role of magnesium level in semen of men suffering from PE. Three groups were included in the study, and a highly significant difference in the mean seminal Mg level was found among them, being highest in group C that consisted of healthy men without any sexual, organic or psychological disorder, followed by group A (patients complaining of PE only), and lowest values were found in group B (patients complaining of both PE and ED). We also found that the older the age of patients, the less the level of Mg in the semen. In addition we found that the longer the duration of suffering from PE or ED, the less the level of Mg found in semen. A decrease in the level of Mg in semen within a certain range is associated with PE, while further decrease in this level is associated with both PE then ED. Furthermore, a significant correlation was found between severity of PE and level of seminal Mg in the 3 groups, thus, the lower the level of Mg, the severer was the PE. All these statistically significant data strongly suggest a role of seminal magnesium in the pathogenesis of both sexual disorders. Omu et al. in 2001 [10] analyzed the level of magnesium in three groups of men with normal semen parameters, oligo athenozoospermia and premature ejaculation and showed that there was a significant decrease in level of magnesium in semen of the group of men with PE, thus, it was concluded that magnesium is probably involved in sperm transport and PE. They explained this through a relation between electrical activity of the vas deferens and extracellular magnesium concentration as they proved that extracellular Mg2+ depletion enhanced the contractile response of the smooth muscles of vas deferens to electrical stimulation while increasing extracellular Mg2+ concentration inhibited the contractions [13]. In accordance with our study, Nikoobakht et al. [11] and Aloosh et al. [12] measured magnesium level in semen and plasma of healthy men and men with PE. The results showed a significant decrease of magnesium in semen of men with PE when compared to control cases, but there were no much differences regarding serum magnesium levels in both groups. In premature ejaculation, low seminal magnesium with normal serum magnesium level may be due to a defect in the active transport system that transports magnesium from blood to semen or the presence of a magnesium-diminishing factor like chelating agents in the semen of the patients or a previous hypomagnesaemia caused by low consumption of magnesium that might contribute to the decline in seminal plasma magnesium levels [11,12]. Low magnesium level might manifest as uncontrolled contractility of the male genital tract, to cause premature emission and ejaculation [12]. This is explained by fact that low magnesium level stimulates angiotensin-induced aldosterone synthesis and thromboxane-A2 over-production by phospholipase-A2 activation. Engagement of thromboxane-A2 results in Ca2+ influx [14,15]. Elevated calcium in endothelial cells promotes phosphodiesterases and decreases G-cyclase activity [16,17] resulting in decreased NO production and release from the endothelium [14]. This decrease in nitric oxide (NO) production, which is a vascular smooth muscle relaxing factor, leads to contraction of smooth muscles of genital tract causing rapid emission and premature ejaculation [11,12]. It also leads to contraction of cavernosal smooth muscles causing a state of erectile dysfunction. On different systems of the human body, Mg acts through many biophysiologic and neuromuscular mechanisms [7]. These actions have not been studied yet in relation to the potential role they play in the pathogenesis of PE and ED, so further studies should be conducted to clarify this role. To best of our knowledge, this is the first study done to compare between the level of Mg in the semen of men with PE alone and that of patients having a later, additional ED and to correlate them with the age of patients and duration of each of PE and ED. We hypothesize that low seminal Mg has a pathological role in PE and with a further decrease of Mg also leads to an additional ED. This might be explained by the fact that the common pathological factor for both sexual disorders is the level of NO that leads to PE when it decreases & to PE and ED together when diminished more. This is also supported by the fact that in group B, PE occurred first before ED that took place with lowest Mg levels found in this group. As nitric oxide is released from the nerve and endothelial cells mainly in the corpora cavernosa of the penis [18], it may act first on the nearby smooth muscles of the corpora causing relaxation and erection, thus, when nitric oxide decreases most of its amount will be consumed for having an erection and so ejaculation will be affected and compromised as only small amounts of NO will reach the distant smooth muscles of the genital tract. This will lead to increased contractions of smooth muscles of the genital tract lacking the relaxant activity that NO provides, causing a state of PE. Further decrease of nitric oxide will eventually also affects the cavernosal smooth muscles, and/or endothelial blood vessels of the corpora, so that ED may insue. It was suggested that chronic prostatitis frequently occurs in men with PE [19]. Then it was found that Mg is significantly decreased in chronic prostatitis patients, proposing Mg as a marker of prostatitis [20]. This provides an indirect link between magnesium and prostate function in PE. Low magnesium level also causes an increase in thromboxane A2 (TXA2) [21] which causes vasoconstriction of corporal blood vessels and thus, a state of ED. TXA2 is an important mediator of intra penile oxidative stress in relation to the erectile process [22]. Low magnesium level also leads to a decrease in prostaglandin I2 (PGI2) [21] which is a vasodilator and thus leading to a contraction of corporal blood vessels and ED. So, further controlled studies should be conducted to evaluate the role of Mg in the pathogenesis of PE and ED and to explain further possible connecting factors for both sexual disorders, using bigger sample size and wider range of ages. Studies have showed a significant decrease of magnesium in semen of men with PE when compared to control cases, but there were no much differences regarding serum magnesium levels in both groups [11,12]. 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__label__cc	0.524881	0.475119	Julie Hyman presents Toad Solutions for Open Source Databases at Oracle OpenWorld Julie Hyman, Toad Sr. Product Manager, explains how Toad solutions can help you manage and conquer your open source database challenges. Hi, everyone. Thanks for stopping by. We're going to talk about what Toad can offer for open source solutions and we're going to go through this presentation. If you guys have questions or anything, please feel free to ask either before or after. So I thought I'd start-- it's late in the day, and so I thought we'd start with, OK, if you think you know Toad, if you've been using Toad forever-- everyone always comes up and says, I know Toad. These are three numbers associated with Toad, OK? Let's see if we can guess them. One, 20. Twenty years experience. Toad has been out I think since '98. It's 20 years on the market, a piece of software that's essentially the same, it's just been building up over that time. It's pretty huge. Fifty. Over 50,000 companies are purchasing and using Toad today. And then the last number, one, it's kind of a cheat, because it's really one million. There's one million plus users. And that's not the freeware, right, that's the commercial product. So Toad is out there, being used widely. If you haven't heard of it, I'd be shocked, right, here at Oracle Open World. But who uses Toad? So Toad helps DBAs, right? We should know that, right? I've got some quotes out here about how it simplifies complex databases, helps you automate, investigate, diagnose problems. This guy is very enthusiastic about Toad. He wrote quite a bit. Help troubleshoot. Right? So we know that Toad helps DBAs. Toad also helps developers. In fact, that's how it started. The acronym is a Tool for Oracle Application Development, right? So that's Toad. So it helps developers as well. So I threw some things in here that Toad developers have said. Improving productivity, highly benefits the teams. Toad also helps data professionals. So there are flavors of Toad-- and we'll talk about them-- that are really about query and analysis, so not the DBAs, not the developers, not your SQL gurus, but your standard person. So all your work that can be done manually, and Toad allows you to automate it. Impact on our clinical trials. Analyze data more efficiently. OK? So it helps all of those people, right? We're at Oracle Open World. We know Toad works with Oracle. But what else does Toad work with? So you may not be aware, Toad actually has some flavor of solution for all of these different environments, OK? What we care about today, though, is open source. And so when I talk open source, what database platform am I actually talking about? So MySQL definitely. But not just MySQL, but Maria. At least as much as Maria is equal to MySQL, we focused on MySQL and where there's they are the same, right, before it branches, it'll support Maria. We also have Postgres, both the community additions, as well as EDB's Advanced Server Postgres, so their commercial version of Postgres, which, if you don't know, supports PL SQL. So when you think about migrations a lot of folks think about the EDB version of Postgres, because you can import that database code directly over. And then also Amazon Redshift as well. Why are we supporting open source? Why is it important for Toad to do that? Because it's a trend. More and more folks are moving to open source. So this is just from DB Engines-- this is actually a little old-- showing the trend of how their people are swapping out their commercial license for open source where they can. Gartner has been predicting for years, and they did it again this year, that by 2020, to more than 70% of in-house applications will be developed against open source, right, and 50% of existing applications will migrate. So that's not too far away. Actually, these are very close to the same numbers that they estimated would happen this year. But it is happening fast, maybe not quite as fast as they thought. So why is the open source so important? Why are people moving to it? That's a pretty obvious one. In the same Gartner state of open source, they did a survey across all the respondees, tell us the number one reason why you're moving. Up to 80% cost savings. That wasn't one person, that was the average. So the average folks were saving 80%, just by moving to the open source platform, in the next six to 12 months. That's 80% realized in that quick frame. So it's a very compelling thing to do. And the state of the databases are they're advanced and they can support the kind of scalability and the kind of enterprise applications that you have. So how can Toad help with open source? So we actually have a set of solutions that are geared toward open source platforms that can help you. First, the very beginning, on the database modeling side, is your planning your databases. We've got Toad Data Modeler. Toad Edge is a new Toad. Just was born last year. Helps with database development and database management, but specifically for open source. Benchmark Factory, which has been a staple of the Toad platform for years, is database performance for open source as well. And then Toad Data Point is that analysis tool I talked about for data prep and query against all of the platforms we've talked about, including open source. OK? So let's look at Toad Data Modeler first. Physical and logical data modeling tool, all right? So when you're thinking about moving, migrating commercial databases into open source systems, the first thing you have to think about is that modeling out of that new database, right? What's likely the first steps? You want to capture a physical data model to represent all the schemas of record. You want to review those models, not to just lift and shift, but you want to optimize where you can, right? You're moving into a new platform, and there's things you're going to lose, but there's things you're going to gain. So you want to optimize where you can. You want to actually do the conversion and convert those structures, and generate those DDL scripts and execute, right? So you want a tool to help you do this. This is not something you want to do manually. Toad Edge for development and administration. It's a simplified tool for-- it supports both Mac and Windows. It's built on a completely new platform, and it supports MySQL and Postgres, right? So this is the same-- think of Toad for Oracle and how much you love it. This is the Toad for your open source environment, right? You can write clean effective SQL. Perform dynamic schema change, right? So not just a static schema change, but you can actually change your change parameters, and look at the differences between schemas and get to see the changes on the fly. You can work with JSON data, which is becoming more and more important with MySQL introduced in seven, right, even becoming more important in MySQL eight. And it's DevOps ready. So what I mean by that, it's built into the tool, and everything you need to take, like your schema changes, for example, and integrate those with Jenkins so that on every build, you're looking at your schema changes, generating schema change scripts, et cetera. Benchmark Factory, another great stop on the way to migration. You want to know your database performance and code scalability testing. As a DBA, how confident are you, as you're moving your databases to a new platform, that they're performing correctly? You need to be able to see how their performance was and understand the scalability of the next platform you're moving to. As you integrate your database change management in DevOps, how can you be sure you can meet your SLAs, right? As you're doing this constant deployment, how are you assuring you're meeting your SLAs. You need to make sure you're benchmark testing and doing performance testing as part of any continuous integration that you're doing. Right, continuous testing. Benchmark supports all the industry standard benchmarks. You can conduct database workload, and capture, and replay, compare it with other systems. And think about this too, even if you're moving to cloud and you don't think performance testing is something you need, how do you know how you're going to scale up in the cloud, right? How do you know what you want to provision for yourself? Are you going to overspend or underspend? If you know your performance metrics before you move, you're going to choose the right solution for yourselves. And it includes a REST API. Again, always keeping in mind DevOps. So whatever you're doing, as a step, want to integrate that into your continuous testing model. And then of course, you want to make sure that your goal-- or SLA based testing regimes are meaningful. OK. And last is Toad Data Point. This, again, is our single tool. This tool has always been multi-platform. So you can go to Oracle, SQL Server, Excel, Access. We talked with folks today who are moving to Oracle Cloud application and they need to be able to get to a subject area, right, they don't have access to the back end database for data. You can get to that from data point. You can log in and see your Oracle subject areas and query that. And so this is the single tool to connect to all of your data sources, including open source. You can not only query individual sources, you can compare across databases. So as you've done your replication, how do you know? What statistics do you have that everything performed well? Maybe the tool you're using is giving statistics. Wouldn't it be good to also have a tool on the outside, giving a third party analysis of, this is how the data looks between the two systems, right? You can create complex SQL without being a SQL guru. I hate writing SQL. I just hate it. So I use the drag and drop tool as much as possible and then only go into SQL writing/editing when I have to. So this can take people who are very uncomfortable with SQL and make them very efficient and very productive against the data. And then you can automate it all. So everything you do in the tool, you can also automate. So from like beginning to end, working with open source, Toad has a tool there for you. OK. So what are your next steps? Because you're all excited now about Toad and open source. So first, learning. We have two great website that have a ton of collateral out there for you to learn from. Quest.com, which is sort of like our mother website, has a on demand webcast we've done. We've got a Toad Agile Cookbook. We've got some DevOps stuff that covers open source. And then we have ToadWorld.com. This is our community for Toad. This is really close to our products. And we've got videos, evaluation resources. But what I think is the best way to learn is to try it out, right? Toad has great downloads. We've always made that a staple of what we do. So you can go to ToadWorld.com, you can download any of the products that I've talked about with full trials. And then if you need additional trials, you can always reach out to anybody at Toad, whether it's just the admin of that site or any of us here that you grab our card and we can extend your trials as well. Clay Jackson talks about businesses moving to the cloud Clay Jackson, Sales Engineer at Quest, talks about how the cloud is influencing database considerations for many organizations. 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Insights into DBA challenges and update on Toad from Julie Hyman In this interview, learn about the latest changes in Toad and common concerns from DBAs when adopting DevOps culture. Venkat Rajaji offers observations on Quest's market leadership Learn how Quest maintains the lead in database management tools, as well as the emerging trends in compliance issues, autonomous databases and cloud migration. Best of Oracle OpenWorld 2019 with Quest That sea of orange at this year’s Oracle OpenWorld was the Quest team having a blast while meeting and greeting booth visitors. Thanks to everyone who joined us for demos, giveaways and presentations. See you next year! Rich Niemiec tells us why businesses are moving Oracle and open source databases to the cloud Viscosity CIO, Rich Niemiec, talks about why businesses are moving their cross-platform environments including Oracle and open source databases to the cloud and why SharePlex® is their data movement solution of choice. Quest Product experts, Julie Hyman, Pini Dibask and Rick Schiller discuss why Oracle databases still dominate the market Hear from three Quest experts as they describe how and why Oracle databases still dominate the market despite the emergence of open source platforms. Venkat Rajaji reveals innovations driving transformations in database management Information technology decisions and innovations are being driven by sales and marketing. Financial teams are demanding cost efficiencies. IT departments are responding with DevOps initiatives and open source databases and cloud databases. Pini Dibask reveals how Oracle Aces can benefit from attending Oracle OpenWorld Pini talks about how attending Oracle OpenWorld is a great opportunity for Oracle Aces and DBAs to learn, support and innovate both within the Oracle database world as well as open source platforms. Rick Schiller tells how SharePlex® can alleviate concerns of moving to the cloud Quest Product Manager, Rick Schiller, talks about how SharePlex can help you confidently move your data to the cloud with real-time data migrations with near zero downtime and no data loss. Getting started With Toad for Oracle - in-depth tutorial In this short video, uncover the basic features and functions of Toad for Oracle, the solution from Quest that helps you reduce the time and effort required to develop and manage Oracle databases. Whether on-premises or in the cloud, Toad for Oracle is the best Oracle developer and administrator database software in a single toolset to modernize your database operations and enable business agility. Alexander Group interviews Katherine Tate from Quest Katherine Tate is the chief business operations officer for Quest Software – an enterprise IT software company. They are helping customers manage through their digital transformation journey. Quest Software provides the tools and the systems to help customers transverse that journey. Katherine joined an impressive lineup of speakers at the 2018 Chief Sales Executive Annual Forum and was part of a keynote panel on the Courage to Change. Katherine shared some insights in this executive interview with Gary Tubridy of the Alexander Group. How to integrate source control into Toad for Oracle Watch this quick video covering how to integrate source control into Toad for Oracle. John Pocknell hosts Vamshi Damera as they describe the customer’s journey to database DevOps Vamshi Damera, DevOps Infrastructure Manager with a leading financial company talks about how his team under pressure to meet the demands of a company-wide DevOps initiative, decided to implement Toad® and Toad DevOps Toolkit. They were able to automate critical tasks, reduce risk and build higher-quality code in less time. Toad for Oracle Einfachere und schnellere Entwicklung und Verwaltung von Oracle Datenbanken	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2853
__label__cc	0.743025	0.256975	Competition Authority puts restrictions on Beijer Ref over merging of HRP operations Enforcement order requires Beijer Ref to run HRP as a separate business, without any further merging with other UK operations until the Competition and Markets Authority investigation is complete An initial enforcement order from the Competition and Markets Authority will see wholesaler Beijer Ref placed under a series of restrictions with respect to its recently acquired HRP business. The order is designed to stop further merging of the HRP business until the CMA is satisfied that the purchase has not led to substantial lessening of competition in the wholesale market. The order states that under the Enterprise Act an enforcement order is being placed because ’The CMA has reasonable grounds for suspecting that it is or may be the case that Beijer Ref and HRP Holdings have ceased to be distinct [and] the CMA is considering, pursuant to section 22 of the Act, whether it is or may be the case that a relevant merger situation has been created and whether the creation of that situation has resulted or may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition in any market or markets in the United Kingdom.” Although it only covers the period from February 25 to March 10, the series of restrictions is extensive. It will among other things: prevent Beijer Ref ‘without prior written consent’ from the CMA taking any action that might ”lead to the integration of the HRP business with the Beijer Ref business; transfer the ownership or control of the Beijer Ref business or the HRP business or any of their subsidiaries; or otherwise impair the ability of the HRP business or the Beijer Ref business to compete independently in any of the markets affected by the transaction.” Perhaps most significant, in light of the fact that Beijer Ref has put the staff of HRP Rougham on notice of risk of redundancy, the enforcement order requires that ”no changes are made to key staff of the HRP business or Beijer Ref business;[and] no key staff are transferred between the HRP business and the Beijer Ref business; [and] all reasonable steps are taken to encourage all key staff to remain with the HRP business and the Beijer Ref business;” The enforcement order goes into detail about the restrictions it places on Beijer, without prior written consent,including: carrying on the HRP business separately from the Beijer Ref business and ensuring ’the HRP business’s separate sales or brand identity is maintained. Beijer is required to maintain HRP as a going concern: “and sufficient resources are made available for the development of the HRP business and the Beijer Ref business, on the basis of their respective pre-merger business plans. Other requirements include that, ”except in the ordinary course of business, no substantive changes are made to the organisational structure of, or the management responsibilities within, the HRP business or the Beijer Ref business; [and] the nature, description, range and quality of goods and/or services supplied in the UK by each of the two businesses are maintained and preserved; Beijer Ref is also prevented from disposing of HRP assets until the investigation is complete, and even from integrating the back office IT of HRP with other busineses. Furthermore,, the order states: “The customer and supplier lists of the two businesses shall be operated and updated separately and any negotiations with any existing or potential customers and suppliers in relation to the HRP business will be carried out by the HRP business alone and for the avoidance of doubt the Beijer Ref business will not negotiate on behalf of the HRP business (and vice versa) or enter into any joint agreements with the HRP business (and vice versa).” Underlining the severity of the measure, the CMA said it reserves the right to appoint an independent ’monitroring trustee’ to ensure that the strictures are kept to. Beijer hrp initial enforcement order PDF, Size 0.18 mb 8 January 2020Andrew Gaved F-Gas service ban on virgin R404A makes reclaimed refrigerant the best option, says distributor AREA to detail five-year cooling strategy this week European cooling body will detail some of its key medium-term priorities up to 2025 alongside plans for how it will look to address these pressing challenges Democratic and Republican representatives have unveiled a bill to push the cooling industry to alternative refrigerants just a few months after similar proposals were unveiled for the Senate Industry hopes for certainty as parliament opts for December election Neil Merrett assesses what the General Election on 12 December could mean for a HVACR sector desperate for an end to the impasse over how parliament should proceed with Brexit	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2854
__label__cc	0.69463	0.30537	Women@RADA Women@RADA is a grassroots collective that supports the creativity of women across the theatre industry and explores ways to promote gender parity. Women@RADA was co-founded in 2014 by Natasha Rickman, Rhiannon Oliver and Melanie Jessop to address issues of gender equality within all aspects of the creative process and throughout the theatre industry. The group works with RADA graduates, current students and other industry professionals of any age and gender, in performing, writing and directing. It is a forum for discussion and a creative network that offers opportunities for professional development. Women@RADA 100 At the heart of the programme of events is the Women@RADA 100 – a programme of rehearsed playreadings ranging from classics to current work that provides opportunities for actors, writers and directors to share work and create new collaborations. All playreadings have at least 50% female cast and creatives. The Women@RADA 100 continues monthly during term time in the RADA Bar; all readings are open to the public and free to attend. You can reserve tickets in advance online or turn up on the night, subject to availability. Between the first playreading in January 2015 and the halfway point in October 2017, Women@RADA have worked with: 267 actors (67% female) 50 directors (82% female) 50 writers (84% female) If you would like to receive updates about our news and events, please sign up with your details below. You can also follow us on Twitter. If you're interested in acting, writing or directing for Women@RADA please email enquiries.women@rada.ac.uk with a CV and cover letter. We welcome male and female directors and you do not need to be a RADA graduate. Please note we are not currently accepting play submissions. The Graduate Showcase In September 2018, RADA and Women@RADA presented the first graduate showcase, showing our outstanding female graduates in a programme of monologues for an industry audience. The event provided an opportunity for women to launch back into acting work, to make connections with agents and casting directors, and to reconnect with RADA and other graduates - especially for those who had taken a break from acting work. It also offered a chance for the industry to enrich their books, meet casting requirements and show true representation across all ages. Comments from last year's Graduate Showcase performers: “The creative energy of Women@RADA is an inspiration.” “The showcase was a great opportunity to gain more confidence in acting, having been out of the industry for so long. It was definitely the right step to take.” "We were able to showcase our very best... the outcome was glorious and the final show had a sense of celebration and empowerment. Being back at RADA with familiar faces and surroundings made everything much less daunting."	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2855
__label__wiki	0.507069	0.507069	Religious Freedom Center > Events > Pulitzer Center Series > Russia Crackdown in the New Russia: LGBT rights in Russia and Crimea Photo: From left, Nora FitzGerald and Misha Friedman. The Religious Freedom Center of the Freedom Forum Institute, in collaboration with the Pulitzer Center and the Arcus Foundation, presents “Crackdown in the New Russia: LGBT rights in Russia and Crimea” with grantees Nora FitzGerald and Misha Friedman, and special guest Dmitry Chizhevsky, a Russian who was a victim of anti-LGBT violence in St. Petersburg. The program is the second in the series “Faith, Freedom, Sexuality & Silence.” Journalist Nora FitzGerald discusses her reporting on Russia’s government crackdown on the LGBT community and how it fuels an increase in the AIDS epidemic in Russia. Photojournalist Misha Friedman shares images from “Crimea: The Human Toll” and “Official Homophobia in Russia”, projects documenting the impact on the LGBT community in Crimea of the homophobic rhetoric now legitimized by federal law after Russia’s military annexation of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine. Dmitry Chizhevsky, 26, now lives in Washington, D.C., and is seeking political asylum. In November 2013, Dmitry was the victim of a hate crime in Saint Petersburg. He was at a community party at the local LGBT center when assailants burst in shouting anti-gay epithets and shooting people randomly with a pellet gun. As a result, he lost the sight in one eye. Misha Friedman photographed Dmitry in the hospital in Saint Petersburg. There was no arrest at the time of the attack and a rather lackluster investigation, as often happens in Russia with these crimes. The violent attack reflects a disturbing trend of harassment and intimidation of the LGBT community, a trend that has worsened with the government crackdown of the past few years. Photo credit: Scott Henrichsen/Newseum link_type: none new_window: 0 Joshua DuBois and Stephen Prothero John Kerry & Madeleine Albright Julian Bond & Barney Frank Sandra Day O’Connor & Elena Kagan Antonin Scalia & Bryan Garner Religion & the US Supreme Court Religious Freedom & Foreign Policy Business & Religious Freedom Pulitzer Center Series	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2856
__label__cc	0.659156	0.340844	Euro zone banks earn more from lending despite moans over negative rates (This January 15 story corrects time period to first three quarters from third quarter throughout) FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Euro zone banks increased their net interest income in the first nine months of last year, despite incessant complaints that negative central bank rates are wiping out their most basic form of income, data from the European Central Bank showed on Wednesday. The ECB cut its deposit rate to minus 0.5% in September but has long argued that banks are net beneficiaries of its super-easy policy as higher lending volumes more than offset the drag from low rates. Banks supervised by the ECB, the biggest lenders in the 19-country currency union, had net interest income of 202.9 billion euros ($225.8 billion) in the first three quarters, up from 194.4 billion a year earlier, the highest nine-month figure since the ECB started supervision in late 2014. Overall income also rose but banks’ combined net profit still fell 8%, as costs continued to rise and risk provisions surged, ECB data showed. Banks in Germany, the bloc’s biggest economy, fared the worst in the period and their combined net profit was on a par with lenders from Greece, a much smaller economy that was barely saved from collapse in recent years with three European rescue packages. German banks’ combined return on equity was 0.4%, indicating that the sector was not earning the cost of its capital, even if it was well capitalized for now. Banks in Spain and Italy, both considered in the past to be bailout candidates, meanwhile earned returns of over 7%, among the best in the euro zone. The combined return on equity of euro zone banks fell to 5.83% from 6.85% a year earlier, the lowest figure for the period in three years. The ECB has also argued that weak profitability is one of the biggest risks to the euro zone’s economy and complaints about low rates distract attention from lenders’ outdated business models, which perpetuate weak earnings. Reporting by Balazs Koranyi; Editing by Catherine Evans	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2859
__label__wiki	0.7699	0.7699	Buenos Aires RER consultation starts ARGENTINA: The Ministry of Transport has launched public consultation on a project to build a new underground station at Plaza Constitución, the first phase of a major programme to create an RER network for Buenos Aires that would see 16 km of new tunnels built under the city. Costing US$200m, the station would from part of a new link between Constitución and Retiro, connecting the Roca commuter network running south of the capital with the San Martín and Mitre networks to the north. Work is expected to start in September and take three years to complete. Prior to the start of tendering, the ministry says that it is making details of the project available with the aim of improving ‘technical aspects’, as well as ensuring transparency as contracts are awarded. Roca electrification reaches Quilmes ARGENTINA: President Cristina Fernández joined Minister of the Interior & Transport Florencio Randazzo on December 5 to mark the start of electric operations between Buenos Aires and Quilmes, the latest phase to be completed under the programme to electrify the Roca commuter route to La Plata at 25 kV AC. First CSR Roca EMU unveiled ARGENTINA: On March 5 President Cristina Fernández joined Minister of the Interior & Transport Florencio Randazzo and Minister of Economy & Public Finance Axel Kicillof to present the first four-car EMU to be delivered by CSR Qingdao Sifang of China for the Roca commuter network in Buenos Aires. Following 90 ... Buenos Aires commuter routes renationalised ARGENTINA: By means of a resolution published on March 2, Minister of the Interior & Transport Florencio Randazzo has instructed federal railway operating company SOFSE to take direct charge of the Mitre, San Martín, Roca and Belgrano Sur commuter networks in Buenos Aires, rescinding operating agreements signed on February 10 ... More Infrastructure Kattegat road-rail fixed link to be studied DENMARK: There are good prospects for a road and rail fixed link across the Kattegat between Sjælland and Jylland, the government has announced. Further studies are to be undertaken, building on preliminary studies initiated by the previous government. The proposed east–west link would shorten the travel ... Seoul Great Train Express engineering services contract awarded SOUTH KOREA: The SG Rail special purpose company formed to design, finance and build Line A of the Great Train Express network of commuter lines around Seoul has appointed Ricardo Rail to provide engineering and assessment services during the construction phase running to 2024. Three GTX ... Metrolink marks $32m modernisation of Van Nuys station USA: California commuter operator Metrolink has held a ceremony to mark the $32m rebuilding of Van Nuys station in Los Angeles under a two-year project which is nearing completion. The station is on Metrolink’s Ventura Line, a Union Pacific route which is also served by Amtrak ...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2860
__label__wiki	0.550317	0.550317	Coming to the Range: Daniel Defense DDM4 300s Daniel Defense has introduced a new short-barreled rifle (SBR) chambered for the potent 300 Blackout cartridge. The DDM4 300s is a nimble looking little machine built around a 10.3-inch barrel. It uses standard 5.56mm bolts and magazines, making interchangeability with the MSRs you already own totally possible. According to Daniel Defense, the 300 Blackout round has proven to be "extremely efficient in short-barrel rifles, yielding superior ballistics over the 7.62x39mm round." This piece from thetruthaboutguns.com explains exactly why the 300 BLK is well-suited for shorter barrels than 5.56 rounds, with author Nick Leghorn saying the longest useful barrel length for the round is nine inches. "Nine inches of barrel will give you the perfect balance of light weight and velocity with the 300 BLK cartridge," Leghorn writes. "It was designed to burn in short barrels and anything more is really just excess weight." It would seem the 10.3-inch barrel on the DDM4 seems to be right in the sweet spot Leghorn describes. After all, the .300 AAC Blackout cartridge was designed to be used in M4s with carbine-length barrels with the goal of achieving similar ballistics to the 7.62x39mm cartridge, which proved a difficult-to-manage chambering for MSR-plaform rifles with standard NATO magazines. Daniel Defense delivers the rifle with all the necessary features. The lower receiver is mil-spec and CNC machined from 7075-T6 Aluminum, with an enhanced flared magazine well and a QD swivel attachment point at the rear of the receiver. It's hard-coated and anodized. The upper is also mil-spec with indexing marks and M4-style feed ramps. It's machined from the same aluminum as the lower with the same finish. The barrel is cold-hammer-forged chrome moly vanadium steel with a 1:8 twist and a salt bath nitride finish. The pistol-length gas system is direct impingement with a pinned low-profile gas block The DDM4 comes with a Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor made from stainless steel with a finish to match the barrel. It doesn't come with any sights, just a full-length top Picatinny rail so you can attach whatever sights or optics you want. It also comes with rails at the 9, 3, and 6 o'clock positions on the handguard with DD rail panels made from Santoprene to cover sections not in use. Of course, this SBR is a regulated item by the National Firearms Act (NFA) and requires a special tax stamp from the BATFE to purchase, if it isn't otherwise outlawed in your state, similar to purchasing a suppressorhttp://www.range365.com/new-bill-would-make-it-much-easier-to-own-suppressor or a pistol with a stock. The DD website says the SBR is available now and sells for $1,749. Get the full specs here. The DDM4 300 joins the DDM4 ISR rifle, also chambered in 300 BLK.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2861
__label__wiki	0.953757	0.953757	Wild Beasts: "'Boy King' was the sound of our final fuck flying away" Wild Beasts were one of the many, many highlights of Live At Leeds earlier this year, and this August they're back onstage for LeeFest. Published: 10:40 am, August 10, 2017 LeeFest Presents: The Neverland takes over John Darlings Farm near Tunbridge Wells this weekend for three days of magical fun including mermaids, pirates, hot tubs and tiki bars. A bunch of Dork’s favourite bands are also heading over, including Fickle Friends, Shame, Catholic Action, Fish, Kagoule - and Wild Beasts, who've also not long released new album, 'Boy King'. Hello Tom from Wild Beasts. You've had a quiet start to 2017, how does it feel to be back on stage? We've had a few months where we've been quiet but last year was really fucking full on, which it should be. You release a record, we made it in January, it was released in August, and then we were on the road the whole time. Now we're getting the whale back in the water. It's nice to be out. Different members of the band feel differently about this, but I always feel like I leave part of the real me onstage. That's the release valve for all the petty pressures of life, that's where I found it Did you take a chance to look back on ‘Boy King'? Yeah, it was a lot more divisive than I thought it would be, I thought it was an obvious step. The idea of being an indie band thankfully died, because it never felt like we were that. Obviously, we had similarities, but we wanted to make our differences obvious, it was a record we had to make. ‘Present Tense' was the apex of what, intellectual synth music and this one was the sound of our final fuck flying away. It was a hugely fun and cathartic record to make, I think maybe we've lost a few fans and gained some others, but that's what you've got to do. We can't make five more ‘Two Dancers'. That can't happen. It might seem more shocking to the audience ‘cos they don't see all the little steps that took you from A to B? It's a fallacy that that record is a snap judgment when really, it's hundreds of tiny micro-decisions, and suddenly you've got this thing. John Congleton [producer] brutally simplified the arrangements, and that's what we should have done anyway, why did we spend all that time composing these really delicate parts, the record is basically vocals, drums, guitar and seasonings which is a breath of fresh air for a band like ours. It's a record designed to be fun. Has that carried over into the live show? We do a lot of stupid guitar gestures, it started out tongue-in-cheek, but it turned more cathartic. All the macho guitar gestures are looking in the mirror and hating yourself. That's what it feels like playing live, there is a release, and all those bigger gestures and the shitstorm that Chris is kicking up on the drums, it feels like we're actually expressing what the record is about, that self-loathing and self-flagellation, but it is fun. It is a sunset strip record in a lot of ways. Lads from the north of England, going to America and making a processed rock record, that's what it is. It is a lot of fun to play live, and I do think we're the best we've been. We've hopefully taken our experience and married it to a new impetus. Rather than standing onstage and playing the songs, something is happening. And where do you take it from here? I feel like we've cracked something open that we're yet to explore fully. That sense of aggression and the new sounds, I guess you'd call this an unlearning. I can do all the intricate finger picking, or I can go smash, and that's what we're trying to do. You have to be encouraged, you have to be dragged kicking and screaming into relevance, and that's the job. We're very fortunate to do what we're able to do and that requires constant vigilance not to disappear up your own arse. I'm past thirty now, and I've been doing this longer than most of our peers. It's still fun. I feel like we've just made our best record, there's still stuff ahead, and I want to feel like that for a lot longer, but it does require constant vigilance and a constant attention to what you're doing. It's important not to second guess yourself or have anxiety about what you're trying to do. Think about it and trust your instincts but don't try and play to the cheap seats either. Keep revolving. Have you still got things you want to achieve? As a musician, always. I love songwriting, it's a big part of all our lives, and also new things arise, certainly ‘Present Tense' was about getting into midi and programming, and this has been, ‘How does that Van Halen song go?' I think if you're a good band, you can make a good record on a mobile phone. It's the ideas people are listening to. Production, sonics, fucking forget it. It's a method of cooking, you still need to grow the vegetables, and that's what I'm interested in. I like production, but that's not music. The core idea is music. I'm still playing with that in my head, but commercially with the band, we've already done way more than I expected to do when I was 18. You always want more, but this isn't terrible. And how's the rest of the year looking? A busy summer. It's going to be good. It feels like there are things with this record we haven't done yet, in terms of getting it out to people so we'll be doing the usual suspects and I think it's going to be great. I don't have anything intelligent to say about it other than I really like playing this record live. Taken from the August/September Dork Festival Guide - order your copy below. LeeFest Presents: The Neverland takes place from 10th-12th August. 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__label__cc	0.632525	0.367475	Home Latest #ThisIsNotConsent: Why Girls Are Posting Pictures of Underwear #ThisIsNotConsent: Why Girls Are Posting Pictures of Underwear Brittany Christopoulos You’ve probably noticed numerous women’s Instagram Stories displaying pictures of their underwear or powerful imagery with the hashtag #ThisIsNotConsent. This image in particular has been making it’s rounds on social media platforms: These posts are to show support to a woman whose underwear became evidence in a rape case. What’s even more infuriating about this case is that the court took over an hour deliberating this case. The court found the defendant not guilty. All because of her choice of underwear. The outrage mainly comes from the fact that someone’s choice in underwear should not indicate and does not give consent, and feminists worldwide strongly share the same opinion. This trial took place in Ireland. By using the seventeen year old victim’s thong as evidence, the defense obtained an acquittal for the 27 year old man. Even more infuriating, the court asked the victim to stand and hold her underwear for the jury. The defense lawyer, Elizabeth O’Connell, asked the jurors to take the underwear choice into account. “Does the evidence out-rule the possibility that she was attracted to the defendant and was open to meeting someone and being with someone? You have to look at the way she was dressed. She was wearing a thong with a lace front,” she said, according to the Irish Examiner. The issue at hand involves implied consent and victim-blaming. Now, women have taken it upon themselves to publish pictures of their underwear using the #ThisIsNotConsent hashtagm in addition to artwork they’ve created to influence the movement. #ThisIsNotConsent pic.twitter.com/UP7dFvn9WC — Reagan Allen (@reagannisrael) November 20, 2018 “The way we dress DOESN’T mean yes!” This still needs 2 be said?? After everything we’ve been through?? NO MORE! #ThisIsNotConsent #MeToo pic.twitter.com/vWJGq4MbeB — Hayley McGregor (@HayleyMcGregor1) November 19, 2018 😡A jury that acquits a man of rape bcos SHE wore a thong with a lacy front should be ashamed of itself! https://t.co/qtxyTnRV18 Our choice of underwear is not consent & none of your business! Irrelevant if she was attracted to him – NO is bloody NO! #ThisIsNotConsent pic.twitter.com/cyPPmq639i — Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu (@SholaMos1) November 19, 2018 Personally, I find the court’s decision to use underwear as evidence against the victim, and not as proof that a sexual assault happened, unfathomable. The fact they claim the young woman was “asking for it” because of she was wearing a thong is alarming. It’s even more disgusting a jury didn’t even consider the circumstance all because of an article of clothing. It’s unprofessional, inhumane and downright degrading and pitiful. What’s even more heartbreaking is that the teenager has since committed suicide after feeling humiliated on an international stage after what the court has done. Her parents, already heartbroken by the damage caused, found their little girl dead in her bed. This result should never have happened. The court literally tried to prove she was asking for it by her choice of underwear. The defense claimed the accusations were false simply because of something that couldn’t be seen. It’s heartbreaking! We set a violating monster free while leaving an innocent girl feeling even more embarrassed and victimized. These demonstrations by countless women on social media overwhelmingly proves that women support this victim and each other. The horrible things this poor girl experienced are awful. I seriously hope this never happens again. May she rest in peace, knowing she started an empowering movement to ensure that this should never happen again. And, to all of the victimized and humiliated women out there who can relate to this disturbing case, please continue to show your support and share the hashtag. We must stay strong and share our voices to make a difference. Feature Image via Instagram 12 Of The Best Christmas-Themed Date Ideas Why Being “Social Media Official” Isn’t What It’s Cracked Up To... Why An ‘Almost Relationship’ Is Nothing But A Waste Of Your... Mixed Drinks (and Signals): How Alcohol Blurs The Lines of College... I Want To Know What The Good Things Feel Like Again A Label-Free Canadian Shares The Reality Of Being Gender Neutral Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Just Be Yourself How 5 Minutes At Airport Arrivals Changed My Outlook On Life I’ve Finally Discovered What Makes Me A Badass Woman Stop B*tching: 20 Reasons Why All Girls Are Hypocrites Why Modern Day Girls Don’t Need A Prince Charming	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2864
__label__cc	0.711237	0.288763	UNMATCHED lifestyle and bargain prices are drawing buyers to this Queensland region, with more than $21 million worth of property sold in the past 12 months. Similar sales are expected ... Buyers drawn to Magnetic Island Lydia Kellner The northern side of Magnetic Island. UNMATCHED lifestyle and bargain prices are drawing buyers to Magnetic Island, with more than $21 million worth of property sold in the past 12 months. A total of 67 properties sold between May 2016 and April 2017 for a combined price of $21,252,000, with this number likely to be repeated over the next 12 months. While local buyers have contributed to the majority of sales over the summer period, agents are prepping for a southern buyers’ frenzy with winter the busiest time for investors, according to Magnetic Island sales specialist Alex Strens from Best of Magnetic. Alex Strens from Best of Magnetic Island Realestate at 8 Boulder Court, Nelly Bay. Ms Strens, who facilitated the sales of three million-dollar properties last year, said investors had been making the most of the buyers’ market. “Last year we had a whole heap of premium properties selling on the island, mostly over winter because the island is a bit of a winter market,” she said. “I think we’re definitely set for another busy winter buying season ahead as, even over our quiet season, we had real consistency of sales but on the lower end of the market.” 8 Boulder Court, Nelly Bay, is on the market for $2.2 million. Expected top sellers this year include 8 Boulder Court, Nelly Bay, which is on the market for $2.2 million. Numbers 19 and 20 The Cove, Nelly Bay, which are listed for $1.495 million and $1.65 million respectively, are also expected to be hot property as are 4/190 Apjohn St, Horseshoe Bay, listed for $850,000 and renovator 12 The Esplanade, Nelly Bay, which is listed for $650,000 and one of only five oceanfront properties available. “There’s definitely enough stock to meet demand but the thing with our island properties is that they are all different,” Ms Strens said. “No two properties are alike.” The Magnetic Island lifestyle was considered a huge drawcard. Picture: Zak Simonds So far this year, 15 properties have sold for a combined total of $3.681 million with a number of contracts set to go unconditional over the next few weeks. Among those properties is 2/6 Terrace Place in Nelly Bay, with a Sydney buyer snatching up this luxury waterfront townhouse for a price in the high $600,000s. Offering 270-degree views over the marina and a private pontoon, the property represents the calibre of homes sought by investors. Magnetic Island. “The majority of those buyers are buying for the future so they generally use it for equity,” Ms Strens said. “We used to get tons of buyers from Melbourne because they like coming up here for winter but now we see more and more buyers from Sydney. “They chase good, quality properties that they can rent in the short term and they are not fussed about return in short term (as) they intend to retire there in the next five to 10 years.” Fashionistas’ Byron pad fetches $3.3m Housing market ideal for buyers to get into Secret garden sanctuary in the south New year, new market Townsville’s top view for sale Love at first sight at island hideaway Avo dream to own a farm? ACT Property News NSW Property News NT Property News Property Market Trends Queensland Property News SA Property News Tasmania Property News Victoria Property News Western Australia Property News The Block 2019 The Block News Disclaimer: The information published in this section is of a general nature only and does not consider your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs. Where indicated, third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it. We make no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information, nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content. We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders. We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content. Personalised advertising: We show you more relevant ads based on your activity. Prefer us not to? Opt Out of personalisation. Partner sites: news.com.au foxsports.com.au homeguru.com.au realestate.co.nz mansionglobal.com askizzy.org.au hipages.com.au makaan.com propertiger.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2865
__label__wiki	0.948901	0.948901	Home \| News \| Myanmar \| Cambodia Sam Rainsy Claims His Party Won Enough Seats to Form Government Sam Rainsy waves to supporters in Phnom Penh, July 30, 2013. Opposition leader Sam Rainsy said Tuesday that his party had won at least 63 of the 123 seats at stake in Cambodia’s weekend parliamentary elections, enough to form a government with a simple majority, disputing victory claims by Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruling party. “Based on calculations by activists at polling stations, the CNRP [Cambodia National Rescue Party] won at least 63 seats” in the National Assembly, the country’s parliament, Sam Rainsy told RFA’s Khmer Service. “I hope that we won more, because that would allow the CNRP to easily form its own government,” he said, revealing for the first time his own estimate of the number of seats the CNRP grabbed in Sunday’s elections based on feedback from polling stations. Sam Rainsy’s announcement came as he threatened to hold mass protests against the victory claimed by Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) if the government refuses to hold investigations into election irregularities. Hun Sen’s CPP claimed a narrow victory of 68 parliamentary seats on election night, down from 90 in the previous elections in 2008, citing its own assessment of initial results. It also acknowledged that the CNRP had nearly doubled its number of seats from 29 to 55. The National Election Committee (NEC), which manages Cambodia’s elections, has virtually endorsed the CPP findings although it has not yet announced the official results, an NEC official said. Sam Rainsy said that his party has also been robbed of a firm victory because of irregularities that had marred the vote. The CNRP claims that more than 1 million names had been removed from the voter lists, with a similar number of "phantom" voters added to them along with what it calls the duplication of about 200,000 names. Sam Rainsy was barred from voting or running in the election by the NEC despite receiving a royal pardon for politicized criminal charges that got him an 11-year jail sentence and had kept him in self-exile in France. The pardon came about two weeks before the July 28 election, and the NEC—which the opposition accuses of lacking independence from the ruling party—said it was too late for him to register as a voter and to contest in the polls. Sam Rainsy’s appeals had been rejected. Threat of protests Sam Rainsy on Tuesday posted a video on Facebook warning the CPP of a “massive demonstration on a nationwide scale” if it “doesn’t respect the election results.” He asked his supporters to reject the CPP’s election count. The opposition politician told RFA that the “only option to avoid a demonstration” would be for the government to establish an independent committee to investigate the election irregularities. “I would like to announce that the CNRP—(Deputy President) Kem Sokha and I—don't want any demonstration that would lead to the participation of millions of people, but this is our last option,” he said. “If we are facing a deadlock there must be a demonstration, but if we can avoid that we would be happier.” CNRP spokesman Yim Sovann stressed that Sam Rainsy’s announcement of a demonstration wasn’t aimed at inciting his supporters, but to inform the government that if it failed to resolve the election irregularities, Cambodia would see a mass movement of people speaking out against the results. “The people are angry because their names were missing,” he said. “Some people couldn’t vote because others had already voted in their names.” Sam Rainsy said the CNRP would not be responsible for any turmoil if the CPP refuses to allow a probe into the election irregularities. Also on Tuesday, he wrote an official request to the NEC requesting permission to participate in any investigation committee that it sets up. The United States and the European Union have both expressed concerns over reports of election irregularities and have called for a full and open probe by the NEC despite an earlier call by the opposition for an inquiry involving the United Nations. ‘Not afraid’ But the government appeared to reject calls for any such probe. NEC Secretary General Tep Nytha told RFA that his committee would “resolve any complaints” filed with it but would have nothing to do with an investigation panel. He said that he didn’t expect any complaints would affect the election results, as they had already been announced. Reuters news agency quoted a senior Foreign Affairs Ministry official as rejecting allegations of irregularities in the vote. Ouch Borith, secretary of state at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, said the elections had been labeled “free and fair” by more than 10,000 national observers and 100 international monitors. “The opposition party should be asked to show clearly what evidence it has about the irregularities it alleges,” he said, adding that there was no proof of any missing names. “The National Election Committee has already said ‘Please bring up evidence, don't just say it, so we can work together to solve things’.” CPP senior party member Chheang Von lashed out at the opposition statement, saying the ruling party is “not afraid” of any threat of a mass demonstration. He warned that if a demonstration took place, “the people would suffer.” Long-ruling Hun Sen, who suffered his most serious political setback in years following the poor showing at the polls, has not spoken in public since the election. CNRP Deputy President Kem Sokha said any protests against the election results would be peaceful. “The CNRP will hold a nonviolent demonstration. If the government decides to crack down on us, they must be responsible,” he said. “We don't want to hold a demonstration, so if the government and NEC want to avoid it, there must be a solution. The CNRP already introduced one option, but they have refused … so we can't guarantee anything.” Reported by RFA’s Khmer Service. Translated by Samean Yun. Written in English by Joshua Lipes. Cambodia’s Opposition Chief Kem Sokha Marks Second Year of Detention With Rare Message to Supporters Cambodia’s Military to Arrest Acting CNRP Chief Sam Rainsy Upon Return: Defense Ministry Opposition Chief Sam Rainsy, Party Officials to Return to Cambodia From Exile in November: CNRP Cambodian Government Urges Public to Ignore Opposition ‘Propaganda’ Calling For Protests Acting Cambodia Opposition Chief Sam Rainsy Walks Back Plan to Return From Exile Next Month Kem Sokha Charges to Remain Barring ‘New and Convincing Evidence’: Cambodia Justice Ministry Cambodia PM Hun Sen Using ‘Thank You Peace’ Campaign to Divert Attention From Abuses: Analyst Cambodia’s Top Cop Lauds Crackdown on Opposition in New Year Message Cambodia Playing up Border Tensions With Laos to Distract From Sam Rainsy Return: Analysts Cambodia Needs ‘Real, Credible Improvement’ to Avoid Loss of Tariff-Free Trade Scheme: EU Thanayuth Panuraj from Thailand Dear Mr. Sam Rainsy, I love to hear from you, I like to know your fight for your country. I love you. One thing I would like to ask from you is to help release my relative name : Veera Somkhamkid, who is suffered from Thailand Politic tricky and the bad politician of Thailand. Thanks for your kindness and help. Thanayuth Panuraj. Contact me for my best services in Thailand. http://www.facebook.com/tpanuraj thanayuthp@gmail.com, nuraj@truemail.co.th; Mobile : 66858338668, 6629738965, fax: 6625217223 Khmer Freedon Fighter NEC is controlled by Hun Sen (CPP). NEC has endorsed the results of the election victory claimed by CPP way too early before the official count; this is clearly an indication of a bias attempt by NEC. Demonstration is the will of the Khmer people, any crack down them will have to face International justice system. Election irregularities evidences are all around Khmer people expressing their anger, frustration with CPP. CPP should change their meaining to Corrupted People Party (CPP). Hun Sen and his CPP party afraid the truth like a vampire afraid the sunlight. Oh no, the truth is melting me. The CPP claimed it against the law to set up an independent commission. But you know what? It's not against the law to cheat, steal, and lie. Chhairaing from Phnom Penh I did not want the CNRP hold a massive demonstration to protest the the result of NEC that could lead to sorrow because there would have bans of Ruling Government, if it hold ony in Phnom Penh. But if the CNRP do, must do all over the country to show equal disappointment of all Cambodians. Koun Khmer the young Khmer generation has been manipulate by the sam rainsy. Cambodian will be like again the French Indochina. war and more war..you brought you own destruction again. still haven't learn from the past. Sam Rainsy is teaching young khmer how to defend their human rights against Hun Sen and CPP. The idea of fighting for justice has been around since before you were born. If you don't demand your rights, justice won't be done. Human rights abuse will continue into the next generation and the next. Khmer Freedom Fighter Freedom is not free or cheap! You have lived in the pond for too long, wake up man. View all comments.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2866
__label__cc	0.555054	0.444946	Soho House Chicago Photo: Courtesy of Soho House Chicago Forget your cubicle. There’s a social club for that, and it comes with swoon-worthy shared workspace (and food and drinks…). These days it seems like we can’t go a day without being introduced to a new one. Thankfully, you don’t necessarily have to join to find out whether a club is for you. Below, a set of luxe spots around the world, which, among their many perks, include accommodations. Stay the night (or two or three…), savor all the amenities that come with membership, and then go home to consider your application. Soho House, Chicago In line with the brand’s 20 total houses worldwide, no detail is left undone at Soho House Chicago. This century-old converted warehouse called The Allis (named after the family that owned the former belt factory) is full of age-old beauty. The House’s entry level foyer best exemplifies this, with tufted leather club chairs, velvet chesterfield couches, antique chandeliers, and worn Persian rugs that punctuate the weathered wooden plank floors. Upstairs, members and hotel guests can indulge in the house amenities: dreamy rooms, a tricked-out 17,000 square foot gym with a vintage-inspired professional boxing ring, and steam rooms, plus a rooftop pool-restaurant-bar with sweeping city views. If six stories of rustic-luxe isn’t enough to sweep you off your feet, consider the little things that really make this place stand out: hotel room credenzas stacked with vintage tins of fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies and herbal teas, a crystal cocktail set complete with a collection of fresh citrus fruit for an impromptu in-suite soirée, a Cowshed-stocked bathroom (no travel size samples here), and drawers full of homey perks like hair straighteners, hot water bottles, and comic books. What’s best: Unlike the other Houses, this location has ample areas open to the public, which means whether you’re awaiting your application acceptance, a Chicago native curious about all of the fuss, or find yourself with some spare time, you can get a sneak peek of the city’s place to be. Photo: Dave Burk / Courtesy of Soho House Chicago The Battery, San Francisco It’s nearly impossible to get a membership at this invite-only social club in San Francisco’s Financial District. You’ve got to be nominated by one of the 4,800 existing members, impress a top-secret membership committee, and then wait as long as a year to be accepted. But wait! Though the Battery is private, they have a 14-suite hotel that’s open to the public, designed by Ken Fulk. A reservation at the hotel gives guests a golden (albeit temporary) ticket to the full club, which means you’ve got free rein to use all of the fabulous facilities: 717B and Living Room restaurants, the speakeasy-style Musto Bar (and the hidden bookcase door that unlocks The Green Room, another secret hideaway), a communal library, a light-filled basement home to a fitness center and spa, and an outdoor garden courtyard. When it comes to rooms, size may vary slightly (they skew large), but none skimp on individualized Fulk-ified style (think cognac leather headboards, expansive velvet sectionals, and an eclectic collection of reading materials) and off-the-charts character thanks to floor to ceiling windows, exposed steel beams, and red brick. Unsurprisingly, top-of-the-line amenities like locally sourced snacks, a Nespresso machine, and Malin + Goetz products add to the indulgent in-room experience. Photo: John Bedell / Courtesy of The Battery Petit Ermitage, Los Angeles Simply put: the members- and guests-only private rooftop atop the Petit Ermitage is like a little slice of heaven (Morocco meets Spain meets secret garden) tucked away in the heart of West Hollywood. The 79-suite hotel more closely resembles an unassuming apartment building–that is, until you step inside. Walls are lined with art from the owner’s personal collection, including de Kooning, Dali, and Rauschenberg, and floors are covered in brightly colored, hand-woven Turkish rugs. Start the day with sun salutations (and sweeping 360 views of the city) during morning yoga. If yoga’s not your thing, there’s always the on-site gym, complete with a giraffe mural. Alternatively, take a dip in the fresh saltwater pool, grab a seat in the garden and work amongst the hummingbirds and butterflies, or chill in one of the poolside cabanas that are covered in kumquat trees. When the food cravings really kick in, the rooftop restaurant provides globally inspired fare that’s equally parts Californian and Egyptian—and entirely out of this world. Cap off the night sipping on specially crafted cocktails with ingredients from local farmers markets. Of course, it wouldn’t be Hollywood without a good movie. Snuggle up under the stars every Monday evening for screening on the fire deck. Petit Ermitage Photo: Courtesy of Petit Ermitage The Assemblage, New York Coworking meets commune at The Assemblage, in the heart of New York City’s Flatiron District. While the 12-floor NoMad House offers the good stuff you’d come to find at a myriad of clubs across the city (lounges, restaurant, library, screening room, rooftop), it’s the daily wellness programming—kundalini yoga, sound meditation, breathwork—that makes The Assemblage unique. Additionally, members and guests can partake in private workshops on topics ranging from wellness and consciousness to culture, capital, and technology. Even better: you don’t need a membership or a friend with an in to get, well…in. The club opens its doors to the public for several of the events. If you come to find you can’t get enough of the club life, book an apartment at one of The Assemblage John Street’s studio and one-bedroom apartments, in the Financial District. Available for a day, a month, a year, and so on, your own private apartment comes decorated (by New York City-based design firm Meyer Davis), and fully stocked with all the amenities of a five star hotel: daily housekeeping, laundry service, and free Wi-Fi. The Assemblage Photo: Mikiko Kikuyama / Courtesy of The Assemblage What of all those times you’re traveling? When London calls, pick up and pack your bags for The Hospital Club in Covent Garden. Beloved by media types for its digital arts programming and impressive screening room, a stay gets you into seven stories of member space including the restaurant, bar, lounges, galleries, cinema, and pool–all with strong retro vibes. If Eastern Europe is more your speed, don’t miss Brodyland, a Budapest creative community with five locations, where no two buildings are the same in design or purpose. Without membership, the best way to experience it all is at Brody House, an 11-room boutique hotel with coffee bars and cute nooks for co-working, or Paulay House, a penthouse spot for short or longer term stays. In South America, The Clubhouse Buenos Aires, a hidden haven set in a humbly restored four-story townhouse in Palermo Soho is as good as it gets. Make yourself at home as you make new friends in the cavernous rooms with steel beams, concrete floors, deep velvet sofas, and walls of Warhols, or wander outside in the ivy-walled garden by the pool. Among other activities, late night parties here are legendary, and draw a creative international crowd looking to let loose. You won’t want to retire to bed, until you remember the incomparable (and complimentary) brunch that’s in your future. Non-membership, it seems, has its perks. 11 Charming Small Towns in California Previous Previous post: This Is the World’s Most Luxurious Airline Next Next post: 11 Incredible Underwater Hotels around the World	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2867
__label__wiki	0.791024	0.791024	From At The Movies, 7:30 pm on 4 April 2018 Simon Morris reviews Steven Spielberg’s retro thriller Ready Player One, the latest Aardman animation, Early Man, and a modern – and female - Jacques Tati in Lost in Paris. Listen to the full programme duration 23′ :33″ Listen to the full programme Ready Player One directed by Steven Spielberg is set in an ‘80s-themed future. Films that took comics, video games, TV and trashy genre movies seriously used to be looked down on. But we’ve moved on. It’s no longer called rubbish - it’s called popular culture and treated very seriously indeed – at Comic Con conventions, on university courses and in films like Ready Player One. The novel on which Ready Player One is based was written by American fanboy Ernest Cline, with the aim of including all his favourite things in the world in one obsessive narrative. There are references to more video games than you can count, more ‘80s TV shows and movies than you can fit in to a weekend at Comic Con, and wall-to-wall clips from the glory days of early MTV. It’s significant that the lion’s share of the references come from the ‘80s - that kitschy decade of Ferris Buehler, The Goonies, The Buggles and ‘Video killed the Radio Star’, and director Steven Spielberg’s event movies like Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones. Spielberg is clearly the ideal person to direct Ready Player One - a film that harks back to the certainties of his world, where parents might let you down, but you could always rely on your friends, and you’d all meet at the local cinema. It’s set in the Oasis, a virtual reality pleasure-dome of the future. Oasis inventor James Halliday (Mark Rylance) bears a strong resemblance to Willy Wonka, with VR video-games replacing chocolate as the drug of choice. The hero, Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) is a lonely kid from The Stacks – they’re literally stacks of mobile homes dumped on top of each other – and his life is only made tolerable when he plugs in and goes to the Oasis as cool kid Parzeval. The idea is that in 2045 the whole world is as obsessed with ‘80s popular culture as this film is. Since future modern life is even more rubbish than today, all the more reason to go back to the glorious Elysium of the Super Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, Speed Racer and Bill and Ted of Excellent Adventure fame. But Spielberg is far too savvy a film-maker to rely on just unadulterated nostalgia. Under the story of the late James Halliday’s treasure hunt are some pertinent questions about how healthy it is to dwell so enthusiastically in a mythical past. Especially when it’s not even your own past, but one you’ve inherited. The Girl – who goes by the name of Atr3mis in the Oasis - is played by Olivia Cooke, formerly one-third of 2015’s Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and Spielberg favourite Simon Pegg has the role of Ogden Morrow. The villains here are a multi-billion dollar company led by evil Nolan Sorrento ( Ben Mendelsohn), who can muster hundreds of tame computer nerds to find the mysterious Easter Egg and win control of the Oasis. All our heroes can muster is themselves and their wits. So, can Wade, Art3mis and the rest of the modern-day Goonies marshal their enthusiasm, their teamwork and of course their arcane knowledge of Popular Culture to defeat the powers of evil? I think that goes without saying, don’t you? But where the younger Steven Spielberg of the ‘80s might have marketed his film exclusively at kids, these days he’s foxy enough to go rather broader. There’s something for everyone in Ready Player One, and the afternoon I went, pretty much everyone was there; the age range was about 12 to nearly 80. The references range from King Kong and Monty Python, to Lara Croft and Back to the Future, but it’s not entirely a parade of popular culture empty calories. Under it all, there’s enough humanity and a sting in the tail to lift it to, if not classic Spielberg, then several notches above the usual comic-book mashups. Lost in Paris is an independent comedy from writer-directors Fiona Gordon and Dominique Abel that recalls the classic comedies of Chaplin, Keaton and Jacques Tati. Gordon, from Canada, and Frenchman Abel write, shoot and star in most of their odd little comedies, which not only keeps the costs down but also maintains a certain style. The style is first, the old silent-movie comedy of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, but also the later revivals of the genre by the great French clown Jacques Tati of Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday fame. Like Tati the actor, the characters in Lost in Paris are mostly well-meaning if a bit accident-prone. And like Tati the director, the scenes are meticulously constructed and developed, even if they occasionally seem to have been shoe-horned in from another storyline. The principal difference with the Old Masters is that the lead character is a woman. Gordon is that rare thing these days, a female physical clown, and everything about her in this film is designed for maximum comedy effect – the red hair in a bun, the huge glasses, the endearingly angular figure in a green sweater. The setup – it’s slightly flattering Lost in Paris to call it a story – opens in wintry Canada, where librarian Gordon gets a letter from her Aunt Martha. Gordon arrives in Paris only to discover Martha has gone missing. She asks around, and while she’s looking she stops for a photo on a bridge over the Seine, over-balances and topples into the river, losing all her belongings. They’re later found by a cheerful homeless man, played by Abel. It’s been quite a while since a homeless man was considered a fit topic for comedy – back in the days of Charlie Chaplin’s The Little Tramp, probably. But Abel is the subsidiary member of the duo, there to support Gordon’s awkward but persistent star character. They meet – and for some reason they meet on the dance-floor of a restaurant called Maxim’s. Possibly not the Maxim’s. I say for some reason, but the reason is the best one in a comedy - Gordon and Abel dancing the tango together is extremely funny. Fiona in particular defies description, accidentally winding herself round her partner, as her feet and legs take on a life of their own. Abel becomes obsessed by Gordon just as she is obsessed with hunting down her Aunt Martha, who in the third act, turns out to have her own obsessions that manifest themselves in peculiar ways. Or, as we say in Paris, “bizarre”. Aunt Martha is played by distinguished French star Emmanuelle Riva, who clearly welcomes the chance to play comedy as broad as Lost in Paris for a change - whether it’s suddenly kissing her bewildered neighbour on the stairs, or foot-dancing on a park bench. Lost in Paris has also been welcomed by upmarket critics – partly on its own merits, and partly because they really don’t make ‘em like this anymore. A minority pleasure, perhaps, but it’s worth noting that the presence and comic skill of star Fiona Gordon is both novel and, certainly these days, unique. From beloved animation studio Aardman comes Early Man, featuring the voices of Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston and Maisie Williams. Early Man is the first feature written and directed by Nick Park since Wallace and Grommit and The Curse of the Were Rabbit in 2005. But the tone of Early Man is identical, even down to the presence of Dug the Caveman’s pet pig Hognob, filling in for Grommit. Dug lives in a valley near the dreaded Badlands. His not too bright tribe of misfits is led by the elderly Chief – he’s nearly 32 – voiced by Timothy Spall. The voice of Dug is Eddie Redmayne - all boundless optimism, even when their rabbit hunt is interrupted by sinister spear-throwers. The clanging metal is a giveaway, as the primitive cave-dwellers are confronted by the Future, led by a villainous Tom Hiddleston as Lord Nooth. Dug stows away and finds himself at the glittering Bronze Age city, where people don’t wear rabbit skins, and enjoy the fruits of the Age’s technical advances, including a shop called Beaker People, run by a lively young woman called Goona. Dug is smitten by Goona, but he has no time to inform her of the fact before being chased by the guards into a crowded stadium. It seems the Bronze Age didn’t only produce metal. They invented football too. Determined to get his tribe’s valley back, Dug challenges the ace Bronze team to an all-or-nothing contest, the winner keeping the valley. Its clear they might need a little help with the finer points of the game – or indeed any points. Fortunately Goona wants to help. She’s sick of not being allowed to play football at home. The charm of Early Man - like all Aardman films – is in the execution, the incredibly painstaking, frame-by-frame animation in service to the wit and warmth of the script. The detail is astonishing as always. And the thoroughly English quality of the film is the stuff that feelgood films of the past ten years or so often aspire to but so rarely achieve. I’m not sure how well Early Man will travel outside the English and Commonwealth markets. Aside from the very specific attitude to football in the film – essentially enthusiastic but a bit rubbish – every element of the film is as English as fish and chips with warm beer. In America – in most of the world - popular culture essentially means American culture, but in Aardman-land, it’s mostly old-fashioned British school-days and television, around the ‘60s and ‘70s. This is the source material that gave the world Monty Python, Harry Potter and of course Wallace and Grommit. Whether that charm can continue to sustain itself – and us – under siege from gigantic blockbusters and more strident, obvious comedy remains to be seen. I certainly hope so. Recent stories from At The Movies At the Movies for 22 January 2020 At the Movies for 18 December 2019 Subscribe to At The Movies	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2870
__label__wiki	0.602994	0.602994	The McLaren P1 was a vision of the future. Now it has a connection to the past. By Marino Franchitti There’s currently a box-fresh McLaren F1 for sale. It’s still in its original packaging with every piece of paperwork and extras that came with it present and correct (including a watch and tool box). It could be yours for north of $20 million, but the moment you use it, its price will drop closer to the market average. The whole premise of that makes no sense to me; I’d rather have one I can use and the $10 million in the bank. But some want that unused perfection. I’m betting there are several of McLaren's hypercar, the P1, in the same unused condition, which is an absolute shame. That certainly cannot be said for my friend's P1. After Pebble Beach this year I went driving for a few days on the amazing roads between there and Santa Barbara in that P1. I had only ever experienced it on the track, so it was a real treat to get to know it on some of the best driving roads I’ve ever been on. As we were hurtling through a canyon I turned to my friend and said “Can you imagine driving this in Scotland?” I love where I come from, especially how beautiful it is and how unbelievable the roads are, driving one there would be a dream. Fast forward two weeks and an email pops in saying that McLaren is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the P1's unveiling at the 2012 Paris Motor Show by inviting a select few to drive the original test car (and the new replacement one they have produced) in, you guessed it, Scotland. Ah, yes, the original test car. The famous P1 OOV, which has covered over 20,000 miles of flat-out road and track driving. The P1 you've seen in essentially every video or magazine review when the car debuted. It's not just a P1, it's the P1. McLaren is retiring it to its heritage fleet and replacing it with a car that has seen less of the world, P1 OOU. Like OOV, it'll be used for internal benchmarking and events. It'll also never be sold from McLaren's internal collection, so don't ask for a price. Our job is to take the wrapper off P1 OOU and show it around for the first time. We're also using it to answer a question. Has the passage of time and the ever increasing performance of every day supercars, like the brilliant 720S, taken the edge and specialness off the otherworldly performance the P1 presented just three years earlier? Our base for the test was Broomhall House, the ancestral home of the Bruce family on the banks of the River Forth since 1702, about 18 miles from Edinburgh and, most importantly, a place surrounded by wonderful roads that provided every type of challenge you could hope for to test all-around performance of one of the fastest cars ever. It's also close to the fabulous Knockhill Circuit. These were roads I grew up on, the ones I had dreamt about taking the P1 on. Add to that a track I had worked at full time during the early years of my career and I’m ticking off box after box on my “steps for a perfect car test.” Even in the summer, the weather can be hit or miss in Scotland and we woke to a damp and overcast scene. Not what you want to see when you have a combined 903 bhp (727 from the engine and 176 from the electric motor) and 663 lb ft of torque on tap. We would be helped by the less aggressive Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires rather than the track-focused Trofeo R. The Corsas would have less grip on a dry track, but would make the P1 work better in the rough weather conditions. Thankfully, I was due to drive in the afternoon, and the improving weather meant I would experience the car on bone dry roads bathed in beautiful sunshine. As luck would have it, McLaren had the 720S on hand for us to try in the morning. What first strikes you are the steps they have made in the cockpit, the quality of finish and every surface is as good as any I’ve seen from other manufacturers. A quick drive on the nearby roads showed how it's such an amazing performer, a true everyday supercar with a bipolar personality that gets it close to hypercar-level performance. But is it more special than its older brother? The volcano yellow finish of P1 OOU sparkles in the late afternoon sunshine as I reach for the pressure pad to open the butterfly door. I’m hit straight away by a blast of new car smell and a cockpit covered in black leather, alcantara and yellow accents. As I climb over the sill of the carbon tub and slide in the seat, I notice that the plastic cover is still on the infotainment screen. It truly is brand new. It always amazes me how easy these hypercars are to get rolling and maneuver around. The only thing that warns you of the pending madness is the noises that come from the lack of sound deadening, both from the tires and the engine. The swathes of glass surrounding the canopy make it such a light and airy place to be and it helps the car shrink around you; it feels far narrower than its 84 inch width would suggest. I roll slowly down the mile long driveway avoiding suicidal pheasants and pull straight into rush hour traffic. Modern tires, even the less aggressive Corsas, need to be treated with respect until you can build up some temperature. Until they're ready I don’t use more than quarter throttle, though the car is impatient. The turbos dominate the engine noise. You hear the boost build, and when you have to lift the dump valve almost sighs with regret that you’ve not been able to unleash full power. As I head towards Knockhill the traffic thins and I finally get the chance to step on it. People talk about acceleration being like a bomb going off. This is like being in the epicenter of a nuclear explosion. An expletive passes my lips as I correct a tiny step of opposite lock, the tires just can’t cope with the power this thing produces. That's because the electric motor “torque fills” what would normally be turbo lag. The job that Dan Parry-Williams (the design engineering director at McLaren Automotive, but let’s just call him the father of the P1) and his team did with the combination of all these technologies is all distilled down into a great connection between the drivers right foot and how the engine reacts to every throttle pedal position. It’s truly intuitive and rewarding. These are roads I know better than my best friend, but each time I unleash the full acceleration it's like the roads have been reduced in scale and I arrive at each corner a hell of a lot sooner than I expect. Where I think Dan and his team have done their best work is in the braking department. So many cars are over assisted; the ratio between pedal pressure and retardation is completely skewed and not intuitive in any way. Not so on the P1. It certainly takes more pedal pressure than we’ve become used to, but the relationship between the force you exert and the amount the car slows is just spot on and reminds me very much of the greatest of them all, the McLaren F1. The decision early on not to have the hybrid system recharge from the braking system (it harvests energy from engine braking) was an inspired one and it puts the driver's braking consistency and confidence front and center. It’s the closest thing to an unassisted racing braking pedal I’ve experienced. That makes it awesome. The road surface in Scotland can be described kindly as “challenging” and honestly like the third world. If manufacturers want to work on a car's ride, this is where they should be coming. But in a P1, you have no clue that the roads are a craggy mess. Its ride quality puts most others to shame, and I'm including SUVs with air suspension in that. It even rolls over a cattle grate with no fuss, soaking up the high frequency inputs with ease. The hydro-pneumatic proactive suspension (or RaceActive Chassis Control, as they like to call it) separates the roll and heave stiffness, allowing each corner of the car to act independently, so it can soak up every bump and pot hole, but remain incredibly stiff in roll. It’s like black magic; you feel McLaren's managed to bend the laws of physics to the point that the comfortable executive sedan I was driven to the airport in was noticeably harsher than the P1 over the same roads. Arriving at Knockhill, I engaged electric mode and the car turned into an almost silent eco-warrior; it’s seriously impressive and it’s capable of rolling along at a very respectable lick for about seven miles (11kms) on electric-only mode. Like the roads surrounding it, I know the track here very well, though it had been many years since I’d been on the circuit. It’s a short, undulating blind cornered bull ring of a track, in the mold of Lime Rock Park or Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and I love every corner. With the sun lowering late in the afternoon, a clear view over the Forth bridges and Edinburgh beyond from pit lane, I was told to go out and have fun. I’d only been driving the car in sport mode on the road (there are three options, normal, sport and track), so now is the point you'd expect me to turn the two rotor switches to track, wait for the car to lower its suspension by two inches, and watch the massive rear wing pop up on hydraulic struts. Well, I didn’t on this occasion. Here’s why. All of the time I’ve spent on the circuit in this car previously has been in track mode and on the Trofeo R tire. Even with those settings, the P1's downforce, grip, and power rips the tires to shreds; you start to lose performance by the end of the first lap. Instead, I wanted to see how it felt in sport, since it's a less aggressive performance window and it might look after the Corsas with a little more kindness. And as much as I love the other level of involvement on track that using the Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) and Drag Reduction System (DRS) buttons give, I just fancied exploring the car in its most aggressive road driving mode without the resulting trip to jail that trying it on the road would produce. As I leave pit lane, open the car up, and head for the blind first corner, the traction control is working overtime to tame the crazy torque the electric/gas combo produces. But it’s so beautifully tuned that it works beneath the surface, allowing a nice amount of slip without killing the forward momentum. McLaren nailed the traction control settings, and even five years on, they have stood the test of time. I’m able to push instantly. It’s such a treat to know the car, track and have perfect conditions to explore the limits. It’s not just the first corner that’s blind, there are several other corners that you have no idea what’s on the other side of the apex. From the first lap the car spends most of its time just on the oversteer side of neutral, in a nice angle of yaw. Within three corners, I’m reminded of my sole frustration with this sublime car: the steering feedback it gives at the limit, especially on corner entry. It doesn’t tell me enough about how much grip I have on the front axle or add weight depending on the load on the tires, so I either over-charge the entry and understeer past the apex, or over slow and get annoyed that I could have carried more speed. Even in the more restrictive sport mode, the surface of the tires is cooked and the pressures rocket skywards in just one lap. This shows itself with a need for more and more steering input, both in turning into the corners and in corrections from apex to exit, and more and more intervention from the traction control. As I cross the pronounced crest at the start/finish line, the rear of the car goes light and the TC light flashes, I think about giving a small lift and even how superbikes drag the rear brake to stop the front going skywards, but my lack of imagination wins out and I keep it pinned. The next lap is far more lively. The tires are screaming for mercy as the surface is outside its optimal working window and the pressure of the air inside is exceeding the ideal. The contact patch is reduced massively but I’m able to react, correct and stay ahead of the car, which is a testament to how communicative McLaren's hypercar is. I decide at this point to come into the pits to stop torturing the tires; how I wish I could put on a set of slicks for the track stuff, it’s what this car needs. It’s what the chassis, aero, and motors deserve. Even half a decade on, it seems tire technology hasn’t yet caught up with this car. Still, I’m grinning from ear to ear when I jump out; this is a car that attacks and stimulates your senses in all ways. Five years on from our first look at it, another stage of car development, time has not diluted the madness that this car presents its driver with. It reminds me of the original F1, the Ferrari F40, cars that the passage of time does not affect or dull. They are icons, cars that will thrill the driver until there’s no more fuel to put in them. The next generation of hypercars will, as always, exceed this in performance, but like the greats of the past it will take the driver to the very limit and best of what was dynamically possible during a certain era. One of the reasons they are retiring the original car is that even with its high mileage, the value is such that the insurers are not happy for it to be put at risk anymore. So, if you are reading this and have an undriven P1, you best get out and start building the miles up. It might eventually be worth more, but, most importantly, you’ll love every moment of it. More From Road Tests The Cayenne Hybrid Is the Everything Machine What's the Point of the Lexus RC F Track Edition? The New Fiesta ST Is the Best Ford You Can’t Buy Flyin' Miata V-8 MX-5: The Road & Track Test We Answer Your 12 Questions on the Buick TourX I'm Starting to Understand This Whole Jeep Thing The 2019 BMW M5 Competition is Ludicrous The Best Cars for 2019 The Carrera T Is the Perfect Send-Off For the 991 2019 Performance Car of the Year Test Results	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2872
__label__cc	0.734495	0.265505	47 Aunt Hack Rd Real Living Wareck D'Ostilio R.E. Your info has been successfully sent to David Fiske. 47 Aunt Hack Rd is a single family residence located in Danbury, CT 06811. Built in 1963, this property features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 0.9 acres lot, and 1,834 sq ft of living space. The estimated market value for 47 Aunt Hack Rd is $384,000. For the surrounding community of Danbury, CT 06811, the average sale price for similar homes to 47 Aunt Hack Rd is $317,527. The nearby schools are below average and include Mill Ridge Primary School, Danbury High School and Rogers Park Middle School. The overall crime risk for this area is low. The natural disaster risk for this area includes very low earthquake risk, medium tornado risk, and minimal flood risk. Property Details: 47 Aunt Hack Rd Parcel Number: M:C12 L:29 County: Fairfield Zoning: RA40 Heating Type: HOT WATER Basement Sq Ft: 874 2018 $6,273 (+2.75%) $109,200 $118,100 $227,300 2011 $5,778 $104,000 $111,600 $215,600 45 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, CT 06811 15 Lindencrest Dr, Danbury, CT 06811 The average sales price of homes similar to 47 Aunt Hack Rd is $317,527 ($179/sq.ft.) 155 Clapboard Ridge Rd $394,000 12/30/2019 $215 1,833 sq.ft. 5 Bed, 2 Bath 2.4 mi away 36 Birch Rd $361,000 12/30/2019 $219 1,652 sq.ft. 3 Bed, 2 Bath 1.8 mi away 10 Driftway Rd $240,000 12/03/2019 $127 1,892 sq.ft. 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1.3 mi away 28 Topfield Rd $359,000 11/18/2019 $177 2,027 sq.ft. 4 Bed, 3 Bath 1.6 mi away 28 Rockwood Ln $309,000 11/07/2019 $163 1,898 sq.ft. 4 Bed, 2 Bath 1.6 mi away 15 Scuppo Rd Unit 1804 $259,000 09/30/2019 $157 1,650 sq.ft. 2 Bed, 3 Bath 1.9 mi away 15 Scuppo Rd Unit 402 $266,000 06/03/2019 $159 1,671 sq.ft. 2 Bed, 3 Bath 1.9 mi away 88 S King St $325,000 05/16/2019 $198 1,642 sq.ft. 3 Bed, 2 Bath 1.5 mi away 3 Royal Pine Dr 55 Mill Plain Rd 1706 Revere Rd 1601 Bradford Dr 60 Padanaram Rd Located at 47 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, CT 06811, this is a Single Family Residence with 4 bedrooms and 3.0 bathrooms. It has 1,834 square feet of living space and a 39,204 square foot lot. The property was built in 1963 and is in the neighborhood of Fairfield County, Connecticut. In 12/2019, a total of 5 properties had foreclosure filings in the 06811 zip code surrounding 47 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, CT 06811, one in every 2,456 housing units receiving a foreclosure filing. In Fairfield County, one in every 1,836 housing units had a foreclosure filing in 12/2019. Statewide in Connecticut, one in every 1,921 housing units had a foreclosure filing in 12/2019, while one in every 2,541 housing units had a foreclosure filing nationwide.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2874
__label__cc	0.55628	0.44372	That smoke from the Carr Fire and other California fires is making it difficult to breathe Delta breezes may clear the air a bit as they work their way up the valley, but fires all around make smoke levels hard to predict. That smoke from the Carr Fire and other California fires is making it difficult to breathe Delta breezes may clear the air a bit as they work their way up the valley, but fires all around make smoke levels hard to predict. Check out this story on redding.com: https://reddingne.ws/2MLP72d Jessica Skropanic, Redding Record Searchlight Published 2:12 p.m. PT Aug. 13, 2018 \| Updated 7:45 p.m. PT Aug. 13, 2018 Smoke obscures Mt. Shasta and the foothills from Redding, looking North.(Photo: Jessica Skropanic)Buy Photo The smoke blanketing Shasta County since early Monday is making breathing unpleasant and eyes watery. The three fires burning in Shasta County and several others burning in Northern California continue to send smoke, ash and its chemical and toxic pollutants into the air. Redding's pollution levels Monday morning were in the "very unhealthy" zone, the worst in the North State, according to the air quality monitoring site, PurpleAir. The upside is there's hope for a little relief from the smoke. The National Weather Service is forecasting delta breezes are moving up the Sacramento Valley and may clean the air by Monday night and into the early hours on Tuesday. The downside is Redding may be too far north for the marine breeze. “It does seem like there might be enough (wind) to push up to Redding,” said Eric Kurth, a meteorologist at the weather service in Sacramento. “Since Redding is further away from where that marine air is coming, it’s sort of the last to get some of that cleaner air.” Monday's winds won't arrive until late evening, possibly around midnight. Until then, smoke continues to fill the Sacramento Valley from the Carr, Hat and Hirz fires in Shasta County. Additionally, the Mendocino Complex, the largest wildfire to burn in California, is in Colusa, Lake and Mendocino counties. Sandi Duncan, foreground, and Amy Balk, both of Redding, donned masks due to the wildfire smoke during a Friday grocery outing. (Photo: Jim Schultz/Record Searchlight) Trinity County isn't doing much better. Smoke in Weaverville, Lewiston and Eastern Trinity County is unhealthy for sensitive people. Some areas close to fires are seeing outdoor air unhealthy for everyone. Residents are advised to stay indoors with their windows and doors closed, in air conditioning with a recirculation setting. A swamp cooler doesn't do the job of filtering the air that an air conditioner does. Smoke can cause coughing, scratchy throat, watery and itchy eyes, difficulty breathing and other symptoms. People most vulnerable to the smoke could develop asthma or other respiratory conditions like severe chest pain, gasping, aggravated coughing, chronic bronchitis or decreased lung function. For more health tips and information on coping with smoke from wildfires go to the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency website at https://bit.ly/2JX0q5m. Read or Share this story: https://reddingne.ws/2MLP72d	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2877
__label__wiki	0.932519	0.932519	Rediff.com » News » Unnao victim's family performs last rites after talks Unnao victim's family performs last rites after talks IMAGE: Family members and relatives carry the mortal remains of Unnao rape victim for cremation under tight security at Unnao, on Sunday. Photograph: Nand Kumar/PTI Photo The last rites of the 23-year-old Unnao rape victim, who succumbed to her burn injuries in Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital, were performed at her native village here on Sunday amidst tight security arrangements. She was laid to rest in the fields belonging to her family, where the mausoleum (mazaar) of her grandparents is situated. A large number of local residents and officials were present. Villagers from all walks of life paid their respects to the departed soul before the body was taken for the last rites. Samajwadi Party leaders, Uttar Pradesh cabinet ministers Swami Prasad Maurya and Kamal Rani Varun were also present. Maurya said, "The government is with the aggrieved family." Kamal Rani Varun, said, "The slogan of Beti Padhao, Beti Bachaao is meaningful. We stand with the aggrieved family in the hour of grief and will ensure that the accused get stringent punishment." On the other hand, Samajwadi Party MLC Sunil Singh Sajan expressed concern over the law and order situation. "The law and order scenario in the state has significantly deteriorated in the state. Today, girls are not feeling secure and their FIRs are not being registered. The government of Yogi Adityanath must tender its resignation," he said. Local Congress leader and former Unnao MP Annu Tandon in a tweet on Sunday said, 'We said our good byes to the daughter who has found eternal peace and ensured eternal security...And the fight for justice continues...' Speaking to reporters outside the residence of the victim, she said, "People want that her death should not go in vain, and she should get justice." Tandon also gave a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the aggrieved family. Earlier in the day, family members of the rape victim agreed to perform her last rites following a negotiation with Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Mukesh Meshram and other senior police officials. Meshram told reporters that the family members would be provided security and a house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Meshram also said, "The sister of the victim too will be given separate security, since she may be a witness in the case. One person of the family (as decided by them) will be given a government job. Apart from this, if any member of the family seeks an Arms Licence from the point of view of self- defence, then it will be given after completing the due procedure of law." The sister of the deceased had earlier said her family would not perform the last rites unless Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in her village and assured of strict action against the accused. The sister demanded a government job for one of the family members and immediate capital punishment to the accused. The body of the rape victim, who succumbed to severe burn injuries in a Delhi hospital on Friday night, was brought in Unnao on Saturday. Related News: Maurya, Unnao, PTI Photo, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Kamal Rani Varun Recipe: How to make a tricolour idli Will hanging rapists stop rape? 'Police has done what the public wanted'	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2878
__label__wiki	0.871783	0.871783	Mary Harron Charlie Says (2019) — Director Half the Picture (2018) — Herself Susan Wloszczyna The Notorious Bettie Page (2006) — Written by, Directed by American Psycho (2000) — Directed by I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) — Directed by Smile When You Say That: Joker's Last Laugh by Matt Zoller Seitz \| October 23, 2019 \| As of this writing, Todd Phillips’ “Joker" has earned nearly $1 billion globally, making it one of the most successful comic book movies ever released. But the discourse surrounding it will outlive this moment. No comic book-derived film since "Black Panther " has sparked more commentary, although the discussion surrounding this one has been more oppositional than anything else, and clouded by bad faith on every side. Obsession and The Void: The Performances of Christian Bale by Max O'Connell \| January 14, 2019 \| A look back through Christian Bale's filmography, highlighting five roles that define his career. Mary Harron, Sarah Polley Bring Netflix’s “Alias Grace” to Modern Life by Allison Shoemaker \| November 2, 2017 \| A review of Netflix's excellent "Alias Grace," written by Sarah Polley and directed by Mary Harron. Nick Hornby's Screenplays and the Female Experience by Noah Gittell \| November 11, 2015 \| How Nick Hornby became one of the most valuable writers for women in Hollywood. The Unloved, Part 17: "The Moth Diaries" by Scout Tafoya \| May 4, 2015 \| Scout Tafoya's video series continues with a look at Mary Harron's "The Moth Diaries". Dear Hollywood: Hiring women directors could rescue the superhero movie. Love, half the human race. by Susan Wloszczyna \| July 8, 2013 \| Susan Wloszczyna wonders if women at the helm might be just the thing to revitalize the foundering, repetitive comic-book movie genre. The Moth Diaries: Young hearts aflutter by Steven Boone \| March 23, 2012 \| "The Moth Diaries" is now available via IFC On Demand, Sundance Now, iTunes and other outlets. It opens in theaters April 20th. A secret co-star of "The Moth Diaries" is cinematographer Declan Quinn. He brings to this tale of supernatural incidents at a girl's boarding school a palette of navy, teal and black to match the school uniforms, and pale flesh tones out of Vermeer. No great innovation there, but quite striking in the service of the story. Director Mary Harron makes sure these images don't overwhelm the drama by casting young ladies with powerful presences. Model-actress Lily Cole's broad face and wide set eyes are terrifyingly beautiful, or maybe just terrifying. Either way, her turn as Ernessa, the mysterious new girl on campus, gives the "The Moth Diaries" a more solid reason for being than its familiar, "Twilight"-tinged plot. She's a head taller than the rest of the girls, striking an improbable balance between willowy and robust. Her famously red hair is dyed a deep brown (or covered in a masterfully applied wig), providing a stark frame for that porcelain doll face. In one scene, without the aid of special effects, her fleshy yet spindly arms seem to stretch out of proportion, like some Tim Burton creation. (It's easy to imagine Burton tripping over himself to add her to his gallery of living 19th century humanoids, alongside Lisa Marie, Christina Ricci and Helena Bonham-Carter.) The mystery: Is Ernessa some kind of vampire, witch, ghost or... what? #107 March 21, 2012 by Marie Haws \| March 18, 2012 \| Marie writes: I received the following from intrepid club member Sandy Kahn and my eyes widened at the sight of it. It's not every day you discover a treasure trove of lost Hollywood jewelry! Grace Kelly is wearing "Joseff of Hollywood"chandelier earrings in the film "High Society" (1965)(click image to enlarge.) A psychopath and the Female Gaze I love a black comedy. Always have. You know, all those tragic mishaps that seem to befall Alec Guinness in the English countryside when no one is looking? But then who doesn't love an Ealing comedy. I also like "Dexter" and for similar reasons; it too, has an air of subversive glee about it, albeit darker and more graphic in nature. The appeal is never about seeing people die, though (where's the fun in that?). Nor in watching mindless torture porn like Hostel; a genre increasingly viewed as the favorite pastime of failed experiments in parenting, moreover, and thus to be avoided at all costs. I loathe the entire genre aka "Women in Danger" films as Gene and Roger once termed them. American Psycho however, is anything but a slasher film. #104 February 29, 2012 by Marie Haws \| February 22, 2012 \| Marie writes: my friend Cheryl sent me the photo below, taken by an ex-coworker (Cheryl used to work for a Veterinarian.) The wolf's name is Alpha; one guess why. He's from the Grouse Mountain Wildlife Refuge in North Vancouver; not a zoo. The veterinary clinic is also located in North Vancouver and Alpha is having his regular dental check up and cleaning. (Click to enlarge.) #55 March 23, 2011 Marie writes: Having recently seen a stage play, I was reminded again of how much I enjoy them. And the buildings they're often performed in. Which sent me off looking for old ones and hopefully Theatres you never hear about - as then it's like stumbling upon a secret known only to a lucky few. And thus how I found "Minack Theatre Portcurno Cornwall" with a view over-looking the Cornish sea... Top secret leakage from my 2010 Muriels ballot! by Jim Emerson \| March 10, 2011 \| It's a wrap for the 2010 Muriel Awards, but although the winners have been announced, there's still plenty of great stuff to read about the many winners and runners-up. ('Cause, as we all know, there's so much more to life than "winning.") I was pleased to be asked to write the mini-essay about "The Social Network" because, no, I'm not done with it. (Coming soon: a piece about the Winkelvii at the Henley Gregatta section -- which came in 11th among Muriel voters for the year's Best Cinematic Moment.) You might recall that last summer I compared the editorial, directorial and storytelling challenges of a modest character-based comedy ("The Kids Are All Right") to a large-scale science-fiction spectacular based on the concept of shifting between various levels of reality/unreality -- whether in actual time and space or in consciousness and imagination. (The latter came in at No. 13 in the Muriels balloting; the former in a tie for No. 22.) My point was that, as far as narrative filmmaking is concerned, there isn't much difference. To illustrate a similar comparison this time, I've used a one-minute segment out of "The Social Network" (Multiple levels of storytelling in The Social Network). You might like one picture better than the other for any number of reasons, but I find their similarities more illuminating than their differences: From the Grand Poobah: After much planning with festival director Nate Kohn, here is the schedule for Ebertfest 2011, which Ebert Club members are of course the first to learn about. This schedule is tentative; several guests may be added.Wednesday April 275:00 pm Reception at University President's House (VIP passholders only)7:00 pm METROPOLIS Restored, with the Alloy Orchestra.-----------------Thursday April 289:00 am For Ebert Club members: Meet & Greet coffee and pastries, hosted by Chaz and Roger Ebert at the Illini Union.10:30 am Panel Discussion 1 (Nate Kohn moderates festival guests), Illini Union1:00 pm UMBERTO D, by Vittorio De Sica.3:30 pm MY DOG TULIP, with directors Paul and Sandra Fierlinger in person.8:00 pm TINY FURNITURE (98 min). In person: Kyle Martin, producer; David Call, actor; Alex Karposky, actor.------------------Friday April 299:00 am Panel Discussion 2, (Eric Pierson, moderator), Illini Union10:30 am Panel Discussion 3 (Far Flung Correspondents, Omer Mozaffer, moderator), Illini Union1:00 pm "45365," with directors Turner Ross and Bill Ross in person4:00 pm ME AND ORSON WELLES, with director Richard Linklater in person8:30 pm ONLY YOU, with director Norman Jewison in person-----------------Saturday April 3011:00 am A SMALL ACT. In person: Patti Lee, producer; Jennifer Arnold, director; Hilde Back.2:00 pm World Premiere: LIFE, ABOVE ALL. In person: Oliver Stoltz, producer; Khomotso Manyaka, actor; Michael Barker, distributor.6:30pm LEAVES OF GRASS. In person: Tim Blake Nelson.9:30pm I AM LOVE. In person: Tilda Swinton.---------------Sunday May 1Noon: LOUDER THAN A BOMB. In person: Jon Siskel and Greg Jacobs, directors; Kevin Coval, artistic director and founder; five poets will perform.For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit EBERFEST 2011Metropolis Restored (1927) Directed by Fritz Lang Talking Heads > American Psycho > Christian Bale > Tom Cruise > Miles Fisher > Mad Men by Jim Emerson \| October 25, 2009 \| A series of connections: Director Mary Harron, on working with Christian Bale to develop the character of Patrick Bateman in "American Psycho": "We talked about how Martian-like Patrick Bateman was, how he was looking at the world like somebody from another planet, watching what people did and trying to work out the right way to behave. And then one day he called me and he had been watching Tom Cruise on David Letterman, and he just had this very intense friendliness with nothing behind the eyes, and he was really taken with this energy." (Also see: "Dexter" for a similar sociopathic study.) Miles Fisher as Tom Cruise in "Superhero Movie": Head Trips: Movies Inside the Skull by Jim Emerson \| January 1, 2005 \| Warning: What you are about to read may thrill you, may shock you, it may even… horrify you. Tucci's movie full of secrets by Roger Ebert \| January 25, 2000 \| PARK CITY, Utah I've seen 10 movies so far at this year's Sundance Film Festival, some of them, I fear, destined to play nowhere else. I'll comment on some of them in later articles, but here's one for today: Stanley Tucci's "Joe Gould's Secret," about the strange and strained long-term friendship between New Yorker staff writer Joseph Mitchell (Tucci) and a brilliant, charming bum named Joe Gould (Ian Holm).	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2888
__label__cc	0.57935	0.42065	특집 기사 Eagle-eyed cars What role do measurement solutions from Rohde & Schwarz play in the vision of automated driving? Germany's favorite child is heading for autonomy. The idea stirs tech fans and car enthusiasts worldwide. Tailored solutions from Rohde & Schwarz are helping to make safe autonomous driving possible. Connected, automated driving holds the promise of significantly higher road safety and convenience. Tomorrow's mobility is stirring Electromobility, connectivity and autonomous driving are megatrends in the sector. The automotive industry is reinventing itself from the bottom up. This goes so far that some companies are even questioning traditional vehicle engineering. Tesla competitor Zoox, for example, is developing the autonomous technology first and then the car around it. New metaphors for the vehicle of the future are already being coined: smartphone on wheels, laid-back tech dream, rolling manager and mobile chillout lounge are just a few examples. Driverless cars are virtually unique in symbolizing the power of future technologies and digitalization to alter our everyday life. Connected, automated driving holds the promise of significantly higher road safety and convenience. However, trusting an autonomous vehicle is a big step for many people. On the way to robot cars Five levels are defined for autonomous driving: assisted, partly automated, highly automated, fully automated, autonomous. Partly automated systems (level 2) already exist, and highly automated systems (level 3) ready for series production are being developed. The countdown has started: companies worldwide are investing billions in development and driving millions of test kilometers, both real and virtual. On the marketing speedway, companies are outdoing each other with forecasts of when the first robot cars will be commercially available: 2030, 2025, 2021? "Autonomous driving will come," says Jürgen Meyer, Vice President Market Segment Automotive at Rohde & Schwarz, "but not as fast as some people think. A reliable legal framework is still missing. For example, some functions are allowed in the USA but not yet in Europe, and there are still many technical obstacles to be overcome." As vehicles continue to integrate an increasing number of RF standards, radar and high-speed data buses, verifying that unwanted electronics emissions are within specified limits and that cars are immune to disturbances from external sources is becoming an ever-growing challenge for car manufacturers. Solutions for all trends in the automotive industry The complex interaction of different wireless technologies, such as radar, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, V2X communications and emergency calling, requires extensive tests. This makes Rohde & Schwarz an elementary enabler for accident-free autonomous driving. "Our portfolio is entirely tailored to the needs of the automotive industry. With test solutions for radar sensors, automotive Ethernet conformity, EMI precompliance and EMC conformance, we are already the market leader," says Meyer. "In short, we support everything that emits radio waves and communicates – and in the automotive sector, that's clearly growing." Together with other sensors such as lidar, cameras and ultrasound, radars play a key role in current and future advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Automotive radars act as eyes for the vehicles. They are already being manufactured in the millions, and in top-end vehicles they are standard equipment. Radars are not bothered by fog or snow. By measuring attitude, separation, distance and velocity, they can foresee critical situations and avoid accidents. "The more intensively we use technologies for autonomous vehicles, the more important it is to correctly perceive the environment." Andreas von Lösecke, Product Manager Imaging Products at Rohde & Schwarz Seeing the world through sensors The number of radar sensors per vehicle rises with each level of automation. Highly automated driving naturally sets high demands on the technology. The latest systems operate in the microwave region to determine the range, velocity and relative angle of detected objects and perceive even minute movements. The only thing better than bandwidth is more bandwidth: the next generation of automotive radar sensors will operate with 4 GHz signal bandwidth. "There's still a lot of room for development in this area," emphasizes Meyer. "Higher frequencies, higher bandwidth. That's exactly where our strengths lie." The R&S®QAR radome tester, for example, is a unique test solution for analyzing the signal quality of radar sensors concealed behind covers. For aesthetic reasons, automotive radars are usually installed behind radomes and bumpers. The R&S®QAR tests whether the hidden radar sensor performs correctly. The measurement takes only a few seconds and delivers a millimeterwave image that can be interpreted intuitively. A very simple image that could save lives – because high attenuation of the radar power reduces the maximum distance at which a radar can detect a target, which can result in errors with dire consequences. The QAR principle explained in a minute Autonomous driving? Certainly! Automated driving technology also supports people with physical disabilities or slow reaction times. "My father is a good example," says Jürgen Meyer. "Above a certain age, he always drove backwards without looking back. With ultrasonic sensors and a rearview camera, he could have been safer." Engineers, accident researchers and insurance actuaries assure us that automated driving will significantly increase road safety. To reduce the number of accident victims, various safety systems will be mandatory starting in 2022. The new regulations are intended to pave the way to a driverless future. In the meantime, some innovators are already looking further: autonomous flying in the form of electric drones that carry people. Will autonomous aircraft ultimately replace autonomous cars? Radome testing Signal analysis for high-frequency radar signals Automotive electromagnetic compatibility R&S®QAR R&S®FSW R&S®RTO2000 R&S®ZVA Further featured stories In the EU, the automotive emergency call service eCall has been mandatory in all new car models since April 2018. But it already has a successor. Rohde & Schwarz paves the way for smart cities Smart cities think ahead, improving our quality of life and making us safer. Rohde & Schwarz provides technologies that will soon allow this vision to become reality. Mobile TV reloaded In the wake of the 5G rollout, an old idea could gain new life: enabling television viewing on mobile devices. A pilot project is testing the feasibility.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2889
__label__wiki	0.71248	0.71248	July 11, 2017 12:19AM ET Marilyn Manson Announces Heaven Upside Down Tour Shock rocker plots fall trek around festival dates and upcoming new LP Marilyn Manson has plotted an early fall tour in support of his upcoming new LP, now-retitled 'Heaven Upside Down.' Mauricio Santana/Getty Images Entertainment Marilyn Manson has scheduled an early fall tour in support of his upcoming new LP, now-retitled Heaven Upside Down. The shock rocker’s trek begins September 27th at Silver Spring, Maryland’s Fillmore and wraps a month later with a two-night stand at Las Vegas’ House of Blues on October 27th and 28th. In addition to his own tour, Manson also booked gigs at festivals like New Jersey’s Rock Allegiance, Houston’s Open Air, Sacramento’s Aftershock and the just-announced Ozzfest Meets Knotfest in San Bernardino, California in November. Tickets for the tour go on sale July 14th. Check Manson’s site for more information. In September, Manson talked to Rolling Stone about his new album, then titled Say10 but since refurbished with Heaven Upside Down. “It’s not very much in any way like The Pale Emperor,” Manson said. “The people who have heard the new songs said it reminded them of their favorite parts of Antichrist Superstar and Mechanical Animals – but with a new, different approach. It’s pretty violent in its nature for some reason.” Marilyn Manson Tour Dates September 27 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring September 29 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE September 30 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom October 2 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues October 3 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount October 5 – Toronto, ON @ Rebel October 8 – Columbus, OH @ Express Live! October 10 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre October 11 – Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom October 17 – Tulsa, OK @ Brady Theater October 19 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium October 20 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex October 23 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater October 27 & 28 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues In This Article: Marilyn Manson	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2890
__label__wiki	0.889251	0.889251	Read Next 'SNL' Adds Justin Bieber, Luke Combs as Upcoming Musical Guests Send Us a Tip Subscribe Home Politics Politics News November 21, 2019 12:44PM ET Zuckerberg Cozied Up to Trump at White House Dinner Meeting Facebook recently made a controversial decision to allow politicians to lie on the platform by not enforcing fact-checking, which the president has used to his advantage Peter Wade Peter Wade's Most Recent Stories New York Times Endorses Both Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar for Democratic Nominee ‘People Do Things. Things Happen,’ GOP Senator Says of Trump Soliciting Foreign Election Interference ‘Worried About Angering Trump,’ CIA and NSA Withhold Ukraine Documents From Congress, Says Intelligence Chair Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg joined President Donald Trump for dinner in October. Andrew Harnik/AP/Shutterstock President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Mark Zuckerberg met over dinner at the White House in October, according to a report from NBC News citing a Facebook insider. Also in attendance was Peter Thiel, a Facebook board member, Trump donor and Silicon Valley financier who backed Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker that doomed the site. “As is normal for a CEO of a major U.S. company, Mark accepted an invitation to have dinner with the President and First Lady at the White House,” Facebook spokesperson told NBC in a statement via email. The dinner coincided with Zuckerberg’s October visit to the capital where he testified and faced a particularly scathing line of questioning from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), who has been a vocal critic of Facebook’s actions, or lack thereof, in the face of political disinformation. And this could be one reason Trump wants to cozy up to Zuckerberg. Facebook recently made a controversial decision to allow politicians to lie on the platform by not enforcing fact-checking on political ads. Trump has already taken advantage of the loophole, as Judd Legum discovered, when his campaign posted an ad with false information that former vice president Joe Biden “promised Ukraine $1 billion dollars if they fired the prosecutor investigating his son’s company.” Despite other fact-checkers like Politifact and FactCheck.org ruling the claim as false, the ad was allowed to stand because of the platform’s exemption for politicians. Following Facebook’s policy change, Legum also noted, Trump’s campaign “exponentially increased” its ad spending on Facebook by $1.5 million. Trump Bashes Climate Activists in Address to World Economic Forum in Davos Media Stupidity Is Uniting Left and Right The Great Thanksgiving Game That Wasn't John Frusciante: Eight Great Moments With Red Hot Chili Peppers Meeting with the president is a continuation of Facebook and Zuckerberg’s strategy of courting the right wing following accusations from conservatives that the platform has exhibited bias against them. Beginning in July of this year, the CEO has been hosting dinners and conversations with prominent journalists, commentators, and one Republican lawmaker according to Politico. Presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), who has painted herself as a Facebook adversary, tweeted a link to the NBC article and harshly criticized Zuckerberg, saying, “Amid antitrust scrutiny, Facebook is going on a charm offensive with Republican lawmakers. And now, Mark Zuckerberg and one of Facebook’s board members—a major Trump donor—had a secret dinner with Trump. This is corruption, plain and simple.” She added that if elected, unlike Trump, she would not “cozy up to Facebook” as president. In This Article: Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2891
__label__wiki	0.96939	0.96939	Preview: Rovers v Luton Town A look ahead to today's battle against The Hatters as Rovers look to make it a super September Rovers return to action later today when Luton Town make the trip to Ewood Park for game number nine of the Championship season. Whilst the hosts come into the game off the back of consecutive September victories, the latest of which came at Reading last weekend, The Hatters have had a tricky start to life back in the second tier. Following back-to-back promotions, alongside the summer appointment of Graeme Jones, today's visitors come into today's game in 21st place in the table. They've lose their last two league games and suffered a heavy home defeat to Leicester City in the Carabao Cup in midweek. Although they do score goals, with only seven teams finding the net on more occasions than Jones' men, they do concede at the other end - only basement pair Huddersfield Town and Stoke City have shipped more than the 16 that Luton have conceded so far this term. The player to keep an eye on this afternoon is hitman James Collins, who has four goals already this campaign in the Championship. The frontman was the league's top marksman in 2018-19 and earned the Player of the Year award for League One after firing Town to promotion back to the second tier. In terms of team news, Tony Mowbray has mainly a full fit squad to choose from for the clash, with Ben Brereton the only definite absentee for the game. Tosin Adarabioyo and Joe Rothwell both missed out on the squad against Reading due to injury and illness respectively, but are both expected to be fit and available to the boss for the game today. Greg Cunningham is expected to keep his spot at left back, with Elliott Bennett, set for his 150th appearance for the club, on the other flank as Mowbray looks set to opt for a back four. Lewis Holtby could be pushing for a start and a home debut in blue-and-white after impressing in his 20 minutes cameo at The Madejski Stadium. He could get the nod, with a three-game week to come over the next seven days, with Mowbray likely to rotate his squad a little, with Nottingham Forest to come on Tuesday night. Christian Walton is set to start against one of his former clubs as he looks to earn a fourth successive clean sheet at Ewood Park. The last time we saw a goal go against us on home turf in the league was on the opening day of the campaign. Kick-off on Saturday is at 3pm and you can track all the action via iFollow Rovers and across our social media accounts. Blackburn Rovers vs Luton Town on 28 Sep 19 FAYC preview: Rovers Under-18s v Charlton Athletic Under-18s Round four of the FA Youth Cup returns this evening when Charlton Athletic make the long trip north to Ewood Park from the capital. Preview: Sheffield Wednesday v Rovers Rovers are back on the road with a trip to Sheffield Wednesday this weekend looking for a first double of the season. Preview: Rovers v Preston North End Game number 27 of the 2019-20 Championship season sees Rovers welcome Preston North End to Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon. Preview: Wolves Under-23s v Rovers Under-23s It's a quick turnaround for Rovers Under-23s who head to St George's Park to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-23s on Friday evening.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2894
__label__cc	0.602702	0.397298	J \| Italy Jacopo Bellini Italian, 1400-1470 Jacopo Bellini oil paintings Jacopo Bellini (c. 1400 - c. 1470) was an Italian painter. Jacopo was one of the founders of the Renaissance style of painting in Venice and northern Italy. His sons Gentile and Giovanni Bellini, and his son-in-law Andrea Mantegna, were also famous painters. Born in Venice, Jacopo had been a pupil of Gentile da Fabriano. In 1411-1412 he was in Foligno, where with Gentile he worked at the Palazzo Trinci frescoes. In 1423 Bellini was in Florence, where he knew the new works by Brunelleschi, Donatello, Masolino da Panicale and Masaccio. In 1424 he opened a workshop in Venice, which he ran right up until his death. Few of Bellini's paintings still exist, but his surviving sketch-books (one in the British Museum and one in the Louvre) show an interest in landscape and elaborate architectural design and are his most important legacy. His surviving works show how he accommodated linear perspective to the decorative patterns and rich colors of Venetian painting. Complete list of Jacopo Bellini's oil paintings Alexander, Francis United States, 1800 - 1880 Alexander, William England, 1767 - 1816 Aligny, Theodore Caruelle d France, 1798 - 1871 Alken, Henry England, 1785 - 1851 Allan, William Scotland, 1782 - 1850 Allebe, August Holland, 1838 - 1927 Bega, Cornelis Dutch, approx. 1632-1664 Bell, Vanessa English, 1879-1961 Bellegambe, Jean French, approx. 1467-1535 Bellini, Gentile Italian, 1429-1507 Bellotto, Bernardo Italian, 1721-1780 Bellows, George American, 1882-1925 Benson, Frank American, 1862-1951 Champaigne, Philippe de French, 1602-1674 Chardin, Jean Baptiste Simeon French, 1699-1779 Chase, William Merritt American, 1849- after 1912 Christus, Petrus Flemish, approx. 1415-1473 Claesz, Pieter Dutch, 1597-1661 Allingham, R.W.S. Helen Mary Elizabeth England, 1848 - 1926 Allonge, Auguste France, 1833 - 1898	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2895
__label__cc	0.717068	0.282932	Explore Our Coffee From Seed to Cup Brew It Right Classic Coffee Where can I buy your coffee? Our coffee can be purchased at every major grocery store across Canada, including Sobey’s, Safeway, Save on Foods, IGA, Loblaws, Nesters Markets, Great Canadian Superstore, Avril, Metro, Les Marches Tau and Avril. You can also find us at many natural food stores including Choices, Whole Foods, Ambrosia, Big Carrot and Noah’s. For more details on where to buy our coffee, please visit the where to buy section in our website. Are your bags compostable/recyclable? Yes! But only in BC for now. Recycle BC has launched a pilot program to begin recycling other flexible plastic packaging, which includes coffee bags—finally! Learn more about it at Recycle BC. Over the years we’ve experimented with a number upcycling projects, and are always on the lookout for creative ways to use our high barrier coffee bags. We’re always on the hunt for suitable, sustainable coffee packaging. Sourcing sustainable packaging is tricky. Oxygen speeds up coffee degradation, so it’s important to properly store coffee beans once they are freshly roasted. We and countless other roasters use high barrier bags to package coffee that currently cannot be recycled. High barrier bags include a valve that lets off-gas nitrogen out and keeps oxygen from getting in. The coffee bean is the seed of a fruit – and, as is the case with fruit – it can spoil quickly unless it’s preserved and stored properly. We’ve continued to research cellulose-based bags that biodegrade after use. This technology is becoming more widely available and we are optimistic that this might be an area where we find a viable solution. Our testing has shown that the product does not break down effectively unless it’s put through an intensive industrial composting process. And in many municipalities industrial composting is not easy to access, or even available. Our team keeps close tabs on developments in the field of sustainable packaging with the intent to adopt suitable, sustainable coffee packaging as soon as packaging technology improves and it’s commercially available. What certifications do you have? Certified Organic by PACS (Pacific Agricultural Community Society) All beans are 100% organic and meet the COR (Canada Organic Regime). Organic certification ensures that generally accepted organic management systems are practiced not only by growers, but by all the people and enterprises that handle and process organic food on its journey to the final consumer. To facilitate this, PACS provides a system that combines strict production standards, verifiable third party inspections, and legally binding contracts protecting producers and buyers of organic products. Certified Fair Trade: Fair for Life Fair for Life goes beyond traditional fair trade by applying fair trade principles also to relevant domestic or regional trade and by requiring ethical working conditions along the entire trade chain. Certified products are only handled by companies that demonstrate decent working conditions for all their staff. Fair for Life brand holder companies commit to fair sourcing practices and responsibilities towards their primary producers down the commodity chain. Traceability from production to sales is also confirmed. ● We have one coffee supplier who is not fair trade certified - Byron Corrales - but we still pay fair trade premium and we have a direct relationship with them Fair to Farmer SSC works directly with small certified organic farmers and co-ops through a program we pioneered - Fair to Farmer. This program combines Fair for Life certification and direct relationships to relevant domestic or regional trade in addition to requiring ethical working conditions along the entire trade chain. We pay above the fair trade price to secure high quality organic coffee, and as part of our 1% for the Planet program we fund coffee origin projects and farming projects within Canada. ● Our Metta Espresso is not Fair for Life certified because one of the components comes from a farmer in Nicaragua (Byron Corrales) who we have a long-standing relationship with them With the help of Climate Smart we measure our carbon footprint, work to reduce emissions, and complete projects that help reduce carbon in the communities in which we work. B Corps are certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. By voluntarily meeting higher standards of transparency, accountability, and performance a certified B Corp distinguishes itself in a cluttered marketplace by offering a positive vision of a better way to do business. It is the goal of B Corps to create higher quality jobs, improve the quality of life in communities, and be agents of change. Over 2000 companies have become B Corps and Salt Spring Coffee received the “Best for Environment Overall” in 2017 for the effectiveness of our sustainability programs and our commitment to the environment. In 2012 Salt Spring Coffee because the first Canadian coffee company to join 1% for the Planet, a global movement of companies donating at least one percent of their annual revenues to environmental organizations worldwide. It means that part of the proceeds from every bag of coffee we sell goes towards projects and organizations working toward a truly sustainable planet. Is your coffee shade grown or bird friendly? It is not a requirement that our suppliers be bird friendly certified, but the farmers and co-ops we partner with use shade within their organic growing programs. The certification industry is challenging to navigate, especially for small-scale farming operations, and with many certifications being expensive, bureaucratic and operationally-complex it is difficult for smallers farmers and co-ops to afford the administrative and time and costs required to be certified. What is the best before date? How do I know when your coffee is roasted? The best before date is widely considered within the food and beverage industry as a health and safety management tool. While very old coffee won’t make you sick, it will also not taste its best. We use the Best Before date as an inventory management tool to ensure that our coffee on the grocery shelves is removed once it is past this date as the final taste will not be at its best. We do have a roast date, otherwise known as the Julian Date, which appears on the base of the bag as a 3 digit number (sometimes followed by an X) which indicates the date of the year that the coffee was roasted on ie. 015X = January 15th What process do you use to decaffeinate your coffee? What is the caffeine content? We are happy to work with our partners Swiss Water in Burnaby who use a method that does not use chemicals at any stage. The process begins by immersing green coffee beans in hot water which will dissolve and extract the caffeine. The water is then drawn off and passed through an activated charcoal filter, the porosity of the filter is sized to capture larger caffeine molecules while allowing the smaller oil and flavour molecules to pass through. This entire process typically removes 99.9% of the caffeine. The common belief is that the majority of decaf coffee does contain some levels of caffeine, and regulations put forth by the FDA specify that 97% of the original caffeine must be removed from the beans. I have an allergy, does your coffee contain nuts/dairy/chocolate/gluten? There are no dairy, gluten, nut, or chocolate products added to our coffee and our production facility does not use these types of materials in any way. The use of food-related tasting notes as descriptors on packaging is to connect known foods/tastes with the final coffee product, there are no additives in our coffee. These descriptors are pulled from the green bean (farm/season/harvest/region) and our roasting process (time/temperature/1st and 2nd crack) Does your coffee contain mycotoxins? No coffee can be guaranteed mycotoxin free. However, there are a number of processes along the coffee production pipeline which significantly lower the possibility of the occurrence of these fungus by-products. The most effective post-harvest method of preventing mould formation and ochratoxin formation in coffee is to ensure a safe moisture content level as quickly as possible and prevent re-wetting. The current recommendation for moisture content in green bean coffee is a maximum of 12.5% which is consistent with the prevention of growth of mycotoxin producers. As part of SSC’s food safety plan we have identified the receiving and approval of a new lot as a critical control point. All new lots received have their moisture levels checked and samples are sent to an accredited lab for testing. Which coffee has the lowest acidity? Acidity levels are affected by the region the coffee is grown and the roast level. Our Sumatra is a single-origin coffee with a naturally lower acidity and darker roast profile. I would love to try your coffee, do you have any coupons? Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on current promotions, special releases, and new products! The Metta Espresso beans have a lighter look than what I was expecting, is this normal? Typically espresso roasts are dark roasts with low acidity, but SSC has roasted its Metta Espresso so that it does not reach second crack, this results in more oil remaining within the bean thus causing it to be lighter and less oilier than darker roasts. As a result, our Metta Espresso is closer to a medium-dark roast and has a brighter, chocolate and citrus flavour. Where do you source your coffee beans? We source our coffee from Latin America, Africa, and Sumatra. We have two single-origin coffees, our Peru and Sumatra, and the rest are blends. The components of the blends can vary with the seasonality of the coffee crop. At this time we only ship to Canada and the continental United States. Please see our shipping policy on our website Does your coffee contain acrylamide? How much acrylamide is in your coffee? Yes, all coffee contains trace amounts of acrylamide. However, these levels are almost undetectable in brewed coffee. The FDA has made the following claims: - Robusta has higher acrylamide than Arabica - Darker roasts typically have lower levels because the acrylamide formed during the early stage of Maillard Reaction break down For more information check out this Daily Coffee News article and the FDA guide for acrylamide in food TOS / Privacy Policy Want to know what we’re up to? Receive recipes, announcements and more, from our brains, to your in-box. © 2020, Salt Spring Coffee. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2899
__label__wiki	0.845328	0.845328	Louisiana State Police Superintendent Says Newspaper Should 'Move Forward' September 2, 2018 • by POL Staff Louisiana State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves said that the Advocate newspaper has unnecessarily making mention of an incident that occurred more than 20 months ago in news coverage unrelated to that event. Image courtesy of Louisiana State Police / Facebook. In a letter to the editors of The Advocate, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves said that the newspaper has unnecessarily made mention of an incident that occurred more than 20 months ago in news coverage unrelated to that event. Reeves said that "repeatedly referencing an incident in day-to-day stories where there is otherwise no relationship between the issues does an injustice to an agency attempting to move on and focus on the future. The Advocate makes a difficult job all the more difficult." He wrote that a "cursory search" of the Advocate website "reveals more than 50 articles, columns and editorials referencing and re-referencing" the incident. "The truth of the matter is that the conduct of a few should never cast a cloud over the rest," Reeves wrote. "The troopers that I work with every day are truly committed to public service and are guided by the core values of the Louisiana State Police." Read more about Police-Media Relations Louisiana the south patrol Louisiana agencies State Troopers Philadelphia Officer Paints Portraits of Slain Hawaii Officers An officer who's also an artist has created portraits to memorialize the two Honolulu PD officers killed Sunday responding to a stabbing call. Texas Officer Stabbed, Suspect Wielding Cleaver Fatally Shot A man wielding a meat cleaver and frying pan stabbed an officer in the shoulder before being shot and killed by police officer early Tuesday, a Denton, TX, police spokesperson said. NJ Officer Fatally Shot Himself After Crashing Vehicle An off-duty New Jersey officer fatally shot himself after crashing his SUV into two parked vehicles, authorities said. Oklahoma Officer Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash Officials said Sgt. Claude (C.H.) Brazzel, 70, was driving a pickup truck northbound on SE 165th when the truck departed the roadway. Body Armor 2020 These vests and ballistic carriers will help protect you on the job. 2 Honolulu PD Officers Killed Responding to Stabbing Call Identified Officer Tiffany-Victoria Bilon Enriquez and Officer Kaulike Kalama have been identified as the two Honolulu (HI) Police Department officers who were shot and killed Sunday while responding to a stabbing call at a home near Diamond Head on the island of Oahu. Arizona Deputies Bring Elderly Man Groceries, Repair His Home Deputies with the Maricopa (AZ) Sheriff's Office who conducted a welfare check on an elderly gentleman went out of their way to help him by repairing his home and bringing him groceries Friday. 2 Honolulu Officers Killed, 1 Wounded Responding to Call Near Diamond Head In the wake of the shooting, the suspect then allegedly set fire to the home. Flames spread quickly to several nearby homes. At least four homes have been destroyed. Seattle Officer Fired Over Instagram Posts An officer with the Seattle Police Department has been fired after an internal investigation revealed that he violated agency social media policy by posting several profane and politically charged comments on Instagram. Minnesota Officer Shot in Head Making "Miraculous" Recovery The officer with the Waseca (MN) Police Department shot in the head earlier this month faces a long road of recovery, but is showing signs that progress is being made as he is squeezing the fingers of individuals asking him questions and giving the occasional "thumbs up" sign.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2902
__label__wiki	0.899273	0.899273	Florida Edition The Florida Truth-O-Meter Says Gov. Rick Scott lost Florida 331,247 jobs. — Pink Slip Rick on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 in picket signs at a parade. Pink Slip Rick group says 'jobs governor' lost 331,247 jobs By Katie Sanders on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 at 10:26 a.m. A group says Gov. Rick Scott has lost 331,247 jobs since taking office. As the grand marshal of a Tallahassee parade, Florida Gov. Rick Scott smiled and waved to crowds lined up along the route for "Springtime Tallahassee," an annual Capital City celebration on April 2, 2011. Some people in the crowd, though, weren’t exactly waving back -- at least, not with their hands. Hundreds wielded "Pink Slip Rick" picket signs and booed. Their posters were hard to ignore, and not just for an eye-catching splash of hot pink. The signs accuse Scott of losing 331,247 jobs. This number stirred our curiosity for a few reasons. One, it's oddly precise. Also, it’s huge! How could Scott, the self-proclaimed "Jobs Governor" who swore to bring 700,000 jobs to the Sunshine State in seven years, eliminate hundreds of thousands of positions so quickly? We thought we'd begin by checking Florida's most recent unemployment statistics. The state's unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percent from January 2011, when Scott was inaugurated, to February 2011, hitting 11.5 percent. Interestingly, the number of non-agricultural jobs increased by 22,700 in that span. We took a closer look. The Pink Slip Rick campaign is sponsored by Florida Watch Action, an upstart progressive group that also had a hand in the Dirty Hari website targeting Mike Haridopolos, Florida Senate president and U.S. Senate candidate. The executive director of Florida Watch Action is Susannah Randolph, wife to Rep. Scott Randolph, D-Orlando, and former campaign manager to former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson. (Remember the "Taliban Dan" ad?) PinkSlipRick.com offers a "Get The Facts" page, breaking down how it reaches 331,247 lost jobs, with linked sources copied here: • 135,000 jobs from moving Medicaid to a state-run program • 113,065 construction jobs from Scott stalling SunRail contract • 1,849 in layoffs from Department of Children and Families, as outlined in Scott’s proposed budget • 20,000 teacher layoffs, per Scott’s budget proposal • 49,900 job losses for rejecting high-speed rail • 1,690 jobs cut from state prison system We have an immediate problem, as those figures fall short of Pink Slip Rick's count by about 9,700 jobs. Randolph sent us a spreadsheet accounting for more "lost jobs," and we’ll get into those in a second. Medicaid: Scott wants to turn over more control of the state-administered Medicaid system to managed-care companies, namely HMOs, to save state money. But the federal government, which pays for more than half of the program, needs to sign off on major changes such as these, and getting a waiver isn't so easy. The Florida Senate has proposed withdrawing from the Medicaid program if the federal government doesn't approve of its new bill to expand managed care. The House, which also wants more HMO involvement, has made no such proposal to withdraw from federal oversight of Medicaid. The governor's team has discussed the merits of withdrawing, but the governor has made no such proposal and hasn't spoken in favor of it. His health and human services transition team recommended expanding a current Medicaid waiver for a small pilot program to statewide, but Scott said at the National Governors Association meeting in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 27 that he would prefer a block grant of federal money for Medicaid. "You give me a block grant, let me do whatever I want, and I will cover the right people," he said. Pink Slip Rick attributes the loss of 135,000 jobs to a January 2011 report from the Florida Center for Economic and Fiscal Policy, a Tallahassee think-tank focused on low- and moderate-income families and small businesses. According to the report, the state would lose $11.7 billion in federal matching funds and 135,000 jobs representing $5.6 billion in wages next year if it received a complete federal waiver (which is not what Scott proposed). The exact number of eliminated jobs -- doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc. -- would depend on several political variables and business-related decisions, said the report's author, the center's House policy analyst Greg Mellowe. He's also the policy director of Florida CHAIN, a liberal health advocacy group. The prospects of receiving a federal waiver this year are next to impossible, he said, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services won't make a decision on a waiver until June. That's too late for the legislative session, which ends May 6. Given the improbability of obtaining a waiver for expansion, and that Mellowe's estimate of lost jobs would only happen with a total federal waiver (which isn't on the table), Mellowe said it isn't fair to include his estimate of 135,000 into Pink Slip Rick's tally. "No one thinks this is really a reality-based scenario," Mellowe said. SunRail: Scott froze this contract as part of his review of hundreds of contracts exceeding $1 million since his inauguration. Pink Slip Rick cites a one-page summary report from the City of Orlando, which says creation of the Orlando commuter train will bring 113,065 construction jobs for transit-oriented development. We traced that figure to an executive summary of the SunRail project by the Florida Department of Transportation. The report elaborates on that estimate of construction jobs, which would be created within a half-mile of the commuter train line over 20 years. Development doesn't happen overnight. The estimate by Pink Slip Rick seems arbitrary, as it doesn't differentiate among direct construction jobs for the train, train operations and maintenance jobs, and indirect and direct jobs created as a result of development over time. Either way, the number of "jobs lost" here is unclear because the fate of SunRail is under review. Still, Pink Slip Rick counts them as lost jobs. Teachers and high-speed rail: PolitiFact Florida has been down these two roads before, and Pink Slip Rick.com even links to our Truth-O-Meter rulings to corroborate its count. But we find that misleading. Our stories on teacher layoffs and high-speed rail do not endorse these figures. We gave Florida Democratic Party chairman Rod Smith a Half True when he said Scott’s budget would lay off 20,000 teachers. One of the problems we found is that Scott's budget proposal cuts education by an amount that equals 20,000 teacher salaries -- but it doesn't specifically eliminate teacher positions. That would be up to local school districts how they handle the cuts. We also cited the constitutional classroom-size requirement as a factor that could force districts to avoid widespread layoffs, and the fact that districts will see some cost savings from teachers contributing a percentage of their salaries to their pensions. We also checked exaggerated job projections by U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown in the $2.4 billion high-speed rail money that Scott rejected. We found that the Florida Department of Transportation estimated that the project would have created 49,900 "job-years" in Florida, but a job-year is not the same as a job. Basically, it refers to the number of jobs that will be funded each year. The proposed line connecting Tampa and Orlando would have created construction and construction-spinoff jobs for parts of four years, peaking at a total of 21,600 jobs in the second year of construction. Randolph's site mislabels job-years as jobs, an important distinction. DCF and prisons: Pink Slip Rick got the number of proposed layoffs in the departments of Corrections and Children and Families right, but that doesn't mean those jobs should count as eliminated positions. Scott's budget is really a recommendation for the Legislature, which members can use, adjust or ignore as they craft the state's actual budget. Here's why the Pink Slip Rick figures don't add up on the web: In addition to the cuts in prisons and DCF staff, the web site counts all of Scott's proposed cuts to state government workers for the next two years. That's a total of 13,282 jobs, and it's not clear those are included because they aren't listed in the breakdown of jobs on the site. But those jobs also aren't "lost" either; they are in Scott's proposed budget, but that's not a fact yet. So just because we can see how Randolph got her grand total doesn't mean it reflects an accurate number of lost jobs. Randolph, reached by phone, says she isn’t just counting jobs already cut by Scott, as the signs claim, but jobs lost or stalled by his refusal of federal money and review of contracts, she said. "From where we sit, he’s turning jobs away," Randolph said. "This is specifically to call him out on ‘what jobs are you creating?' " But that’s not what Pink Slip Rick advertised on picket signs and online. The signs read "Jobs Lost Under Pink Slip Rick -- 331,247." We find this tally deceptive for its mixture of proposed layoffs and job projections. The Medicaid jobs total is based on a change that Scott isn't proposing. The SunRail jobs are still up in the air, awaiting a decision from Scott. Teachers may well be affected by the budget, but we've already ruled that 20,000 is not likely. Prison and DCF jobs depend on what the Legislature does, and that's still an unknown. As for high-speed rail, yes, we've ruled that those jobs won't be coming -- but there were only 21,600 of them at the peak of construction. So Pink Slip Rick has pulled together a bunch of numbers but is misrepresenting what they mean. You can't just lump the governor's cost-saving proposals, which need legislative approval and will undergo tinkering by lawmakers, and vague estimates stemming from rumored policy decisions into one sum and label it "Jobs Lost." We rate Pink Slip Rick's claim Pants on Fire. Published: Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 at 10:26 a.m. Researched by: Katie Sanders Edited by: John Bartosek Subjects: Jobs Florida Watch Action website, accessed April 4, 2011 Florida Action Watch website, Jobs Lost Under Rick Scott, accessed April 4, 2011 Florida Center for Economic and Fiscal Policy January 2011 issue brief, accessed April 4, 2011 Pink Slip Rick website, accessed April 4, 2011 Pink Slip Rick "Jobs Lost Under Pink Slip Rick," accessed April 4, 2011 PolitiFact Florida ruling, "Democratic Party chairman Rod Smith says Rick Scott's budget would result in layoffs for 20,000 teachers," published March 9, 2011 PolitiFact Florida ruling, "Rail proponent says high-speed rail creates 60,000 jobs," published March 2, 2011 PolitiFact Florida ruling, "Alan Grayson calls opponent 'Taliban Dan Webster' in stinging new TV ad," published Sept. 28, 2010 Phone interviews with Susannah Randolph, April 4, 2011 Excel spreadsheet listing lost jobs from Susannah Randolph, acquired April 4, 2011 St. Petersburg Times, "Gov. Scott unveils budget of deep cuts to spending, taxes," Feb. 8, 2011 St. Petersburg Times, "Gov. Rick Scott puts SunRail on full stop," Jan. 29, 2011 City of Orlando, SunRail economic impact summary, published September 2009 Phone and e-mail interviews with Greg Mellowe, House policy analyst for Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, April 5, 2011 Gov. Rick Scott's budget proposal, accessed April 6, 2011 St. Petersburg Times, Scott being pushed to kill SunRail, too, published Feb. 22, 2011 DirtyHari, accessed April 6, 2011 E-mail interview with DOT spokesman Dick Kane, April 7, 2011 Phone interview with Tawny Olore, SunRail program management team, April 8, 2011 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, February 2011 unemployment release, published March 25, 2011 St. Petersburg Times, "Florida Senate, House pass budgets with deep cuts to health care, schools," published April 8, 2011 The Miami Herald's Naked Politics blog, Video of Pink Slip Rick protestors, published April 7, 2011 Florida Department of Transportation executive summary of SunRail, published Feb. 4, 2009 Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, February 2011 unemployment release, published March 25, 2011 PolitiFact Florida's Scott-O-Meter, Reform Medicaid with a Federal Waiver, updated Feb. 7, 2011 Associated Press story in Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Fla. lawmakers could expand Medicaid privatization, published Feb. 1, 2011 The Hill's Healthwatch blog, "Republican governors to government: Give us Medicaid grants," published Feb. 27, 2011 Rick Scott's Health and Human Services transition team report, accessed April 11, 2011 Browse The Florida Truth-O-Meter See all Florida Pants on Fire rulings See all Florida False rulings See Sen. 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__label__wiki	0.630085	0.630085	10 Road Trip Games to Keep Kids Busy on Long Drives Road Trip Games For Kids June 25, 2016 by Alessia Santoro Taking a road trip with your kids may seem like the best idea ever at first — cheaper travel costs, no going through security with the kids and their things, the risk of flight-related ear infections eliminated — until you're actually in the car with hours and hours between you and your destination and the question, "Are we there yet?" has already been asked hundred of times. Rather than take road trips off the table "until they're older," teach your kiddos a bunch of road trip games to keep your them busy with until the inevitable car-induced nap (please, please, please let them nap) comes into play. Read through for 10 road trip games — that involve nothing but their minds and senses — to make your family road trip a fun and whine-free one. 1. Licence Plate Games. There are no shortage of license plate games out there that will keep kiddos busy for hours (OK, minutes, but it's something!). Print out a list of the 50 states for each child and see who can mark off the most states they see, have them go through the alphabet in order (one letter of the alphabet per license plate to add some difficulty), ask them if they can find their initials on a plate (bonus points for all three initials), or even look for birthdays (38 would be March 8, 923 for Sept. 23, etc.). 2. I Spy With My Little Eye . . . Something that is a certain color, a license plate with a certain number, a particular car model, or something inside the car — first person to guess correctly is the next spy. 3. I'm Going on a Picnic. This game can be played using basically any topic of interest, but is usually played with food names. The first player would say the little introduction, "I'm going on a picnic and I'm bringing . . . " and then name a food beginning with A (apples); player two repeats the introduction, the first food player one named, then chooses one with B ("I'm going on a picnic and I'm bringing apples and bananas), and so on until someone misses or forgets a part of the sequence. Great themes to use are cities, foods, movies, athletes, and more — just leave off the "I'm going to a picnic" part and simply repeat and add to the sequence. 4. Alphabet Continuation Game. This game could go on forever and ever, and it stays fun for a very long time. First, players choose a theme. If the theme is song names, for example, player one would name any song ("Say Something"), and the following player must name a song beginning with the last letter of the previous song (so for this example, it would be a song beginning with G — "Genie in a Bottle," then E, and so on). To make it more difficult, limit the song names to a particular genre or artist. Other fun themes include countries, celebrities, and names in general. 5. The Movie/Celebrity Continuation Game. Similar to the alphabet continuation game, this one revolves around movies, TV shows, and celebrities. The first player has to name a movie (Mrs. Doubtfire), the second player names a celebrity in that movie (Robin Williams), and the next player names a movie or TV show that that celebrity is also in (Good Will Hunting). It's a great way for teenagers to show off their movie knowledge (and will justify all of those hours you let them sit in front of movies). 6. 20 Questions. A fun game for even the littlest of kiddos, 20 question starts with one person thinking of a person, place, or thing, and continues with the other player asking yes or no questions to try and figure out what they're thinking. To play with more than two children, the ones guessing could either split the 20 questions between them, or to make it easier, they can each use 20 questions and whoever guesses the correct answer first wins the round. 7. Scavenger Hunts. For this one, create a list of a few things kids can "find" while you're driving — car colors and models, license plate states and letters or numbers, types of road signs, etc. — and print them out for the ride. First child to find everything on their list (you can give them all one list, or if you're feeling ambitious, print out a few different ones) wins! This game will take a little longer and keep kiddos a bit quieter while it's being played. 8. Spelling Bee. Hold an age-appropriate spelling bee right in your car. What kid wouldn't brag about being family spelling champ for the rest of the trip? 9. Counting Games. Count the blue cars, count the Toyotas, count the cars with two people in them, count the speed limit signs — count anything. First person to 10 (or 20, or more) wins, and then you can count something else! And if you're really desperate . . . 10. "99 Bottle of Milk on the Wall." Whichever parent starts crying first loses and has to drive the rest of the way. Image Sources: Shutterstock and Fox Family TravelTravelOn The RoadTravel TipsKid Apps And Games The 10 Best Spring Break Destinations For Students on a Budget by Megan duBois 1 day ago Bow Down to the Parents Who Took Their Modem on a Day Trip Instead of Their "Unappreciative Kids" by Murphy Moroney 1 day ago This Resort in the Maldives Has an Overwater Observatory With Its Own Astronomy Guide by Lindsay Paige Stein 6 days ago This Island in Italy Is the Next Instagram Hotspot (and It's Still Under the Radar) by Samantha O'Brochta 1 day ago Fun in the Sun! 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__label__wiki	0.774063	0.774063	default \| grid-3 \| grid-2 Post per Page World's First Telescopic Lens Capable of Zooming Your Vision Three Times Wink once to zoom. Telescopic contact lenses that let the wearer switch between normal and magnified vision are coming into focus. The lat... More than 10,000 Australian camels to Die Because They Drink Water Australia is engulfed in bushfires and it is running out of water to be able to control it. The solution the authorities there have come u... Around Half a Billion Animals Have Already Died in the Australian Bushfires The University of Sydney academics who said 480 million animals had been killed in the NSW bushfires have explained how they made their so... Scientists Turn Nuclear Waste into Diamond Batteries Nuclear energy is carbon free, which makes it an attractive and practical alternative to fossil fuels, as it doesn't contribute to glo... 11-Year-Old Iranian Girl Gets the Highest Mensa IQ Score, Beating Einstein, Hawking Tara Sharifi, a student at Aylesbury High School, recently took the Mensa IQ test in Oxford where she scored well above the “genius benchm... After Death You're Aware that You've Died, Scientist Say Death just became even more scary: scientists say people are aware they’re dead because their consciousness continues to work after the body has stopped showing signs of life. That means that, theoretically, someone may even hear their own death being announced by medics. The claim was made by Dr Sam Parnia, director of critical care and resuscitation research at NYU Langone School of Medicine in New York City. He and his team are looking at people who suffered cardiac arrest, technically died, but were later revived. It’s the largest study of its type ever carried out. Some of those studied say they had awareness of full conversations and seeing things that were going on around them, even after they were pronounced dead. These accounts were then verified by the medical and nursing staff who were present at the time. Death is defined as the point at which the heart no longer beats, and blood flow to the brain is cut off. Dr Sam Parnia said: “Technically, that's how you get the time of death – it's all based on the moment when the heart stops. Once that happens, blood no longer circulates to the brain, which means brain function halts almost instantaneously. You lose all your brain stem reflexes – your gag reflex, your pupil reflex, all that is gone.” However, there’s evidence to suggest that there’s a burst of brain energy as someone dies. In 2013 researchers at the University of Michigan looked at the electrical signals inside the brains of nine anaesthetised rats having an induced heart attack. They saw activity patterns which are linked to a “hyper-alerted state” in the brief period after clinical death. Dr Parnia said: “In the same way that a group of researchers might be studying the qualitative nature of the human experience of 'love', for instance, we're trying to understand the exact features that people experience when they go through death, because we understand that this is going to reflect the universal experience we're all going to have when we die.” Error Page Image Oooops.... Could not find it!!! The page you were looking for, could not be found. You may have typed the address incorrectly or you may have used an outdated link. Copyright © \| Sci-Tech Universe \| All Rights Reserved	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2907
__label__wiki	0.576823	0.576823	Browse: Home / Show Archive / Sanctuary / Season Two Sanctuary2008-2012 (Syfy) Show Home Season Two Episode Guide End of Nights, Part 1 Episode #: 201 Air Date: 10.09.09 Magnus searches for Ashley, who is being used for the Cabal's nefarious ends. Meanwhile, Bigfoot refuses treatment for a life-threatening affliction. Discuss \| iTunes \| Amazon The Cabal attacks sanctuaries across the world with Ashley transformed to support their cause. Tesla and Henry try to devise a means to stop the onslaught without killing Ashley in the process. (TV Guide) While the Sanctuary deals with a massive intake of abnormals from Tokyo and London, Magnus struggles with the possibility that her daughter may be dead. Kate helps the team track a one-of-a-kind creature she accidentally set loose. The team's efforts are thwarted by an ordinary man playing superhero in the city, thanks to a suit that gives him special powers. A crime boss uses Kate's brother to convince her to work for him, and the team hunts a rapidly-evolving insectoid creature. Pavor Nocturnus Magnus awakens in the ruins of a sanctuary with no memory of how the facility and city were laid to waste. An encounter with a savage creature and a cold rendezvous with Will lead to a shocking revelation. (TV Guide) Henry and the team seek answers when a formerly docile abnormal goes on a rampage, attacking one of their colleagues and laying spores in her body. When Helen is accused of murdering one of her closest friends, Will and the others try and defend her when a trio of telepaths arrive to investigate. Next Tuesday Magnus and Will try to retrieve a sea creature from the coast of Louisiana, but the Abnormal breaks lose in mid-flight, resulting in a crash landing that imperils the duo. (TV Guide) Magnus must come to the rescue of an old friend when an underground mob interrupts the shipment of an Abnormal to the Sanctuary, and Kate proves her worth by taking a gunshot wound for the team. (TV Guide) Magnus and Will investigate the disappearances of teenagers who sought treatment at an exclusive rehab facility in Mexico, where they learn that a sinister plot has been disguised as a cure for their addictions. (TV Guide) A ship begins sinking off the coast of South Africa, prompting Magnus and her team to rescue the passengers and the crew. When one of the refugees is found brutally murdered, Druitt becomes the prime suspect. (TV Guide) Kali, Part 1 When the team travels to Mumbai, India, to investigate a murder believed to be linked to the Cult of Kali, Will is infected by a mysterious illness and disappears. Will finds himself psychically connected with Kali, one of the most powerful Abnormals on Earth, who is also the target of a wealthy man seeking to be connected with her, as well.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2908
__label__wiki	0.717279	0.717279	Difference between revisions of "SOWPODS rating system" Achingchew (talk \| contribs) m (→‎Monthly ratings) (→‎Monthly ratings) \|[{{SERVER}}/ratings/data/csw/full/2015/201511.txt Nov] \|[{{SERVER}}/ratings/data/csw/full/2015/201512.txt Dec] !2016 \|[{{SERVER}}/ratings/data/csw/full/2015/201601.txt Jan] \|[{{SERVER}}/ratings/data/csw/full/2015/201602.txt Feb] \|[{{SERVER}}/ratings/data/csw/full/2015/201603.txt Mar] \|[{{SERVER}}/ratings/data/csw/full/2015/201604.txt Apr] \|colspan=9\|  Since January 2010, NASPA has kept track of rated games played using the SOWPODS lexicon in a SOWPODS rating system separate from the regular rating system, which continues to be used for games played using the OTCWL lexicon. At the time of the new system's inception, three recent events whose players had been advised ratings were pending were retroactively rated. Players who compete regularly at an international level often prefer to play SOWPODS games domestically as well, and to have those games count for ratings. Since the nature of the game varies significantly according to the lexicon used, the ratings are kept separate. NASPA recognizes that while many members want to play rated SOWPODS games on a regular basis, many more prefer to play OTCWL. NASPA does not have any plans to discontinue the OTCWL lexicon in the foreseeable future. 1 Differences between the rating systems 2 Current ratings 3 Monthly ratings Differences between the rating systems A game played at a NASPA-sanctioned event is rated only once, either in the regular system or the SOWPODS system, not both. The SOWPODS system works exactly as the regular one does, with one exception. If a player has a regular rating but not a SOWPODS rating, they will enter the SOWPODS system with their regular rating, not a rating calculated based on their debut event performance. New player career game totals will start at zero, regardless of the source of their initial rating, so if a player’s SOWPODS playing strength differs substantially from their regular strength, their rating will converge rapidly. Current ratings The database of current ratings is updated immediately when the results from a tournament are processed. You can access the current rating information in the following ways: full rating list as a short text file (columns: name, rating, ranking, expiration, number of rated SOWDPODS games) search by rating or rank You may also be interested in the tournament results (cross-tables) that contributed to these ratings. You can estimate your new rating after a tournament by using the Rating Calculator. Monthly ratings For the sake of historical continuity dating back to a time when ratings were not available online and printing and shipping costs were significant, a monthly rating list is published near the beginning of each month. This list includes the results of all events that have been received as of when the list is finalized. When there are events which take place near the end of a month, and directors are late in submitting rating data, those events may count toward the following month’s rating list. Directors are encouraged to use the most recent available ratings for placing players in their tournaments. I have a WESPA rating and a NASPA rating but no NASPA SOWPODS rating. What will be my initial NASPA SOWPODS rating? Your NASPA rating. Can a NASPA-sanctioned SOWPODS event also be WESPA-rated? Yes, provided it meets the requirements for both, and fees are paid to both organizations. See the page on directing SOWPODS tournaments for more information. Will NASPA SOWPODS ratings be used for qualification to SOWPODS events like the WSC and Causeway SCRABBLE Challenge? Probably in some way, but that's up to the Canadian Committee and International Committee to determine. Retrieved from "http://www.scrabbleplayers.org/wiki/index.php?title=SOWPODS_rating_system&oldid=11384"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2911
__label__wiki	0.554624	0.554624	Irene's Ghost Irene's Ghost follows a son's search to find out about the mother he never knew. Director: Iain Cunningham Producer: Rebecca Mark-Lawson Co-Producers: Ciara Barry, Rosie Crerar Executive Producers: Lizzie Francke, Paul Ashton, Lucy McDowell, Jennifer Armitage, Katie Bailiff World Premiere: BFI London Film Festival Screen Scotland Investment: £50,000 Irene's Ghost follows a son's search to find out about the mother he never knew. He breaks the silence and tracks down her friends and family to rebuild a picture of her. Iain was 3 when his mother, Irene died. His dad never spoke about it and the family silence around Irene meant that she was alive only in Iain's imagination, as a thistle seed or in the image of the moon. Later in life, the birth of his own child inspires a journey to discover the truth about Irene, piercing together fragments of the past to make sense of the present. Using animation mixed with filmed footage, Irene's Ghost movingly rebuilds a lost life. Irene's Ghost received its World Premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, was nominated for the BIFA Discovery Award 2018 and received its Scottish Premiere at the 2019 Glasgow Film Festival. The film is supported by the BFI, Creative England, Screen Scotland, The Wellcome Trust and the Maudsley Charity. Learn more about it here: https://www.barrycrerar.com/irenes-ghost/. Irene's Ghost will be released in UK cinemas on Friday 3 May. An after dark joyride drives a small-town fish worker to risk everything. Nae Pasaran In a Scottish town in 1974, factory workers refuse to carry out repairs on warplane engines in an act of solidarity against the violent military coup in Chile. An intimate exploration of the motives and techniques behind each stroke of paint as Peter Howson creates his monumental and apocalyptic oil painting; PROPHECY. Freedom Fields In post-revolution Libya, a group of women are brought together by one dream: to play football for their nation.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2912
__label__cc	0.587746	0.412254	Live From SMM 2016 Gibdock benefits from stronger German ties Lee Hong Liang \| Sep 02, 2016 Returning customers and a new client have given a boost to Gibdock’s repair schedules of German ship managers in the first half of 2016, with sterling’s post Brexit depreciation also sharpening the Gibraltar yard’s competitive edge for the rest of the year. Gibdock said it has repaired seven German-owned or operated vessels so far this year, including general cargo ships, container carriers, a reefer ship and a bulk carrier. With the exception of a first job for Bernhard Schulte, all projects have involved returning customers. “Winning every single repair project partly depends on the trading area of the vessel concerned, which is why our favourable location is critical for German owners,” said Richard Beards, managing director of Gibdock. Beards pointed out that Gibraltar-based businesses, including Gibdock, have not seen any negative consequences after the UK’s decision to leave the EU. Residents of Gibraltar voted overwhelmingly for the UK to remain within EU, with 96% supporting ‘Remain’. “In fact, so far it has only been positive. The decline in the value of sterling has made the yard more competitive compared with most of our eurozone-based rivals,” he said. Speaking in the run up to this year’s major maritime industry event, SMM 2016 in Hamburg, Beards said that any reservations German interests may have held after the 23 June vote have been turned on their head. “For Gibdock, it has always been business as usual; the only real consequence of Brexit so far is that it is business as usual with a newly competitive edge.” Projects of note for German owners in the first half of the year included an extensive ballast tank cleaning contract undertaken on the containership Las Palmas. The job highlighted the yard’s readiness to handle unusual tasks, involving working alongside contractors to dispose of contaminated ballast water in a cost effective manner. “Our expectation is that we will be in a strong position in the final quarter of 2016, and will figure strongly in the plans of German owners consider their class renewal work as vessels come off charter,” Beards believed. Gibdock is exhibiting at SMM 2016 at Hall B3, Stand 205. TAGS: Shipbuilding Regions Live From Germany Gibdock Shipyard Gibraltar SMM 2016 Ship repairs	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2916
__label__wiki	0.603757	0.603757	The One Thing Hairstylists Wish You'd Stop Doing Hairy Situation In case you were curious. By Hannah Morrill Lisa Grue It's easy to get into a routine with your hair—you wash it, you brush it, you dry it, you style it, maybe sometimes you throw it in a ponytail or whip up a braid. The problem with some of our little habits is that they make our hairstylists' heads spin—because these are the things that are keeping us from having the lush, healthy, shiny hair we keep begging them for. Ten of the country's top celebrity hairstylists sound off on what you need to stop doing if you want prettier strands. Find out what you're guilty of—and the effective tweaks to remedy your routine. You're... Pulling on Split Ends "You wouldn't believe how many women I see pulling on their split ends. Yes, you may momentarily get rid of it, but you're actually shredding the hair, and creating a more uneven split end that's harder to fix. Instead, snip it off with very sharp scissors. Then it's gone forever. And you can make an appointment to get a haircut." — Michael Dueñas, who works with Padma Lakshmi and Zoe Levin You're... Styling Wet Hair with Heat "Women use heated styling tools when their hair is still wet, which literally fries the hair. In order to use heat without damage, the hair has to be completely dry. If you finish blow-drying and the hair feels cold, that's a sign that there's still moisture in it—so keep going." — Bobby Eliot, who works with Hailee Steinfeld and Jena Malone You're... Brushing Wet Hair "It's not a good idea to brush wet hair with any old brush. A wide-tooth comb is a better bet, but my new favorite is the Tangle Teezer ($20). It's shaped like a little foot and fits snug in your palm. It doesn't pull or tug on the hair and can be used on any texture or length." — Kelly Hunt, who works with Amber Valetta and Karina Smirnoff You're... Sleeping in a Ponytail "Sleeping in a ponytail causes breakage right at the crown of the head, or wherever the elastic is placed. If you like your hair off your face, sleep in a loose braid off to the side, secured right at the end as loose as you can." — Johnny Stuntz, who works with Anna Kendrick and Kelly Osbourne You're... Spraying Too Close to Your Head "I constantly see my friends, family and clients mist aerosol products like dry shampoo and hairspray, but with the can two inches from their heads—and then wonder why they're left with a big white patch or slick spray spot. Instead, give the can a good shake for better product distribution, then extend your spraying arm out all the way and spray away. Aerosol products work best when they're exposed to air before they reach the head." — John D, who works with Amy Adams, Lea Michele and Drew Barrymore You're... Still Using Regular Elastics "Rubber bands snag the hair when you loop it around too many times, and tears it when you take it out. Instead, I like these great hooked hair ties called Bungees ($7). Hook one side into the ponytail while you're still holding your hair in your hands, then wrap the bungee around the ponytail and clasp the ends together." — Lacy Redway, who works with Olivia Palermo and Gillian Jacobs You're... Brushing from Roots to Ends "My biggest pet peeve is when people start at the root when brushing or combing. You can literally hear the hair breaking. Instead, start at the ends and remove the tangles there first. Then work your way up towards the root. That way, you're reducing split ends and frizzy broken bits." — Michael Long, who works with Lizzy Caplan and Alexandra Daddario You're... Cutting Your Hair to Make It Grow "I have so many clients who believe that cutting their hair helps it it grow. For every few inches you're trimming, you're actually adding months to your growing time. Instead, try fewer washings, less heated styling and blowdrying, and more deep conditioning. Hair looks longer and fuller when it's healthier and stronger." — John Ruggiero, who works with Kate Beckinsale and Gigi Hadid You're... Using Clarifying Shampoos "I think clarifying shampoos are actually damaging since they literally strip away all the good oils and make your scalp overproduce—essentially making your hair greasy all over again. Instead, I like a volume-enhancing shampoo and conditioner like Matrix Biolage Volumebloom Shampoo ($16) and Redken Body Full Light Conditioner ($16), which degrease without stripping out the good." — Kelly Hunt, who works with Amber Valetta and Karina Smirnoff You're... Towel-Drying Your Hair "It drives me crazy when clients towel-dry their hair by messing it up in every direction, which just roughs-up the delicate cuticle. When the cuticles are closed, they reflect light and hair appears smooth and shiny. When they're open, hair looks dry, dull and coarse. Instead, when you're towel-drying, wring your hair out, moving downwards from root to ends." — Toni Chavez, who works with Bella Thorne and Nicola Peltz You're... Using Too Much Dry Shampoo "If you use dry shampoo or texturizing spray more than twice a week, you're likely dehydrating your scalp, which can make the hair weaker and more prone to breakage." — Sunnie Brook, who works with Katie Lowes and Ana Farris. TopicsAdvicehairstylist	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2919
__label__wiki	0.876324	0.876324	audio close compressed excel CS_logo_icon_solid_yellow_alt Created with Sketch. x x image insta-black menu pdf Print Share Asset 1 word Innovation Speakers Lifestyle & Wellbeing Speakers Politics & Advocacy Speakers Travelling Speakers Saxton Engage As Australasia's leading Speakers Bureau we have access to hundreds of thought leaders and change makers both locally and internationally as well as over 50 years of experience in the events industry. Let our experience guarantee your success Saxton Brand Family War correspondent, journalist, documentary filmmaker Business / Lifestyle & Wellbeing Michael Ware is the multi-award-winning director and producer of the HBO documentary Only the Dead, an unflinching and gritty chronicle of his near-decade long coverage of the Iraq War. He most recently hosted Uncensored with Michael Ware, an eight-part documentary series for National Geographic that takes viewers on a raw and unapologetic journalistic adventure: from the savage Papua New Guinea highlands in search of women accused of witchcraft all the way to the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood paparazzi. CNN: Prior to forming the independent TV and film company, Penance, Ware was Chief Primetime Foreign Correspondent for CNN, reporting from Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon, the Republic of Georgia, and Mexico. Writing: Best known for his coverage of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he lived in Baghdad for most of the war, first writing for Time magazine (including two cover articles, Into the Hot Zone and Chasing the Ghosts). In October 2004, he was named Time magazine's Baghdad Bureau Chief. He was embedded for the September 2005 assault on Tal Afar, and his harrowing video of the battle has been included in a Frontline documentary and a 60 Minutes report. In 2006 he moved to CNN where he partnered with Thomas Evans, who produced for Anderson Cooper. During his time with the network, he also presented two specials for CNN International, Pakistan's Vital Vote and Iraq: Inside the Surge. Education: A Brisbane native, Ware holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Queensland, as well as a degree in Political Science. Media Personalities & Celebrity National Treasure Kate Ceberano joins the Saxton Speakers Family Georgina Forster Need an inspiring Keynote Speaker for your International Women's Day events in 2020? Farah Parkinson Anne Jamieson Recognised for Oustanding Contribution to The Victorian Tourism Industry Let us know your email address and we'll send all the latest Saxton updates and news direct to your inbox Thanks, you have been subscribed Level 1, 344 St Kilda Rd Suite 5/102-108 Alfred Rd South Milsons Point NSW 2061 Level 4, 149 Parnell Rd Parnell 1052 Politics & Advocacy Male Speakers Indigenous Speakers Saxton Speakers Ebook site by evolution 7	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2936
__label__cc	0.668124	0.331876	The Passive Argument makes me Tense Posted on 20th January 2020 by Sharon Several months ago I had the pleasure of reading a book on writing by an American publisher that doesn’t negate the entire use of ‘passive’. For anyone who is saying, “Huh?” a somewhat humorous but an excellent example I’ve seen recently is this (sorry, I don’t know whom to attribute it to): She was eaten by zombies. Zombie ate her. The first is passive, the second is not. American publishers (I can’t speak for non-US/UK countries as I’ve no experience) can be more selective about passive to the point of banning it altogether. Some, unfortunately, go to such lengths to avoid a single instance that they will rewrite whole paragraphs into awful stilted entanglements that are cringeworthy. British writers especially seem to have a hard time with this, probably because our rule on passive is simple: Don’t overuse but no need to avoid at all costs. British publishers don’t seem so worried about passive, and I know I’m not the only writer to never have passive sentences pointed out until I wrote for a US publisher. It’s difficult to argue wrong or right because many publishers have a house-style and if they reject passive, they have the right; however, it’s to everyone’s detriment to rewrite the occasional use if to get the same information results in a sentence so convoluted it makes the reader wince. Other forms argued with are ‘to be’ or ‘was’. Some publishers become known for ‘de-wasing’ work. I once read a submission guide taking this to extremes and stating the writer was to remove every instance of the word. Many writers consider was to be a throwaway word—one that passes through the ear and mind without calling too much attention. I’ve heard other British writers ponder what is so wrong with all forms of ‘to be’. Passive can be used to great effect, in fiction and in life. Politicians and solicitors purposely use passive to deflect answering questions directly. One can find examples of passive in many famous poems that would have lost power had the authors written the passive out. And don’t be confused (yes, be confused is passive). There is such a thing as passive ‘writing’. There is no such thing as passive ‘tense’ no matter who uses this term. A tense is a set of forms taken by a verb—the simple tenses being past, present, and future. There is passive writing or passive voice, but not tense. Sometimes passive is superfluous or ‘gets by’ the writer during the draft, and it is worth checking and getting rid of a percentage. Fewer passive sentences increase the pace and that’s largely what a modern audience wants, so it’s at least understandable that publishers encourage minimum use. Posted in So you want to be a writer, Writing 2 Comments Update Oct 2019 Posted on 4th November 2019 by Sharon OUT AND ABOUT: This month we spent a couple of nights at a delightful little place on Bodmin Moor. We’d happily return though we now know it’s three miles down an, at times, one car width lane. Wouldn’t put us off though we’d like to go in better weather. We were lucky while out and about, the purpose of our stay mainly to meet with friends. A couple of weeks later we attended a food market which is temptation itself. Two sausage rolls, two pasties, two chocolate brownies, two churros (eaten on the spot), two packets of cheese, and three packs of sausages for the freezer later, we made ourselves stop. FILM/TV: Being as it’s October we’ve been watching a lot of old horror films, and a couple new. In The Tall Grass is an odd one based on a novella by Joe Hill and Stephen King (Joe Hill being his son) that’s currently only available on Kindle but will be out in a collection next year. I have to admit my first thought when hearing a kid screaming for help in a field of tall grass was I’m not going in there, could be a setup. I would have fetched help. It’s difficult to talk about this one without giving the plot away but the concept of being lost in a maze of grass unable to find a way out turned out to be watchable, with elements I appreciated but others I disliked. Another Netflix offering was Eli, the story of a boy seemingly allergic to the environment (think Boy in a Plastic Bubble with a twist), whose miracle doctor/cure may not be all that it seems. I like this film for the haunted house elements which are so well done. And we had to rewatch a few classics, which for me includes Fright Night, the original 80s film, where a teenage horror-film buff has a vampire move in next door and has to seek help from a washed-up television star ‘vampire killer’, Roddy MacDowell (always a favourite of mine). Also starring William Ragsdale, this film is now a cult but if you’ve not seen it on Blu-ray you’ve never seen it before. It’s wide, bright and clear, and the depth of distance is incredible. I recall watching it on VHS where we thought everything happened in darkness. I won’t leave with a mention of the remake which, though fairly bad, has its moments. I think Colin Farrell steals the film who seems to having a ball and enjoying being a vampire far too much, and, of course, the late great Anton Yelchin who died far too young. The Doll Factory, Elizabeth Macneal I have to admit the style distracted me at first but soon drew me into the world of Victorian London. The perfectly assembled cast delivers a tale of love, obsession, and atmospheric horror. The fair Iris who wishes to better her situation; her poor embittered sister, Rose; the exuberant Albie; the questionable love interest in Louis; and the infatuated Silas. I couldn’t help thinking of undertones of John Fowles ‘The Collector’ although if that in any way gave inspiration to this novel the author has enriched a basic idea and made it her own. Also, I think the comparison to various other titles is a pity as people like John Fowles are literary noteworthies (regardless of whether you like them) which promotes the book to a level difficult to attain. Some books are simply enjoyable. I’m uncertain whether to consider some parts of the story entirely historically accurate but the tone suffices to transport the reader into another era. The only real downside for me is that I was expecting something perhaps a little more gothic. Still, a fabulous debut. Happiest Days, Jack Sheffield One of the strangest things to read in this series is how people show up at school to register their children, something I never experienced. Such were simpler times portrayed so well by Jack Sheffield. Though simply written for anyone who recalls the 80s, these books, imbued with nostalgia, carry a cosy, leisurely ambiance that’s like walking through time with an old friend and made me stay with this 10 book series, of which I believe this is the last though the author has written other titles. Dracula, Bram Stoker: A re-read of a classic I’ve not touched for many years. A book of this type will always receive mixed reviews. A classic, by definition, is always a book of its time and will jar for a modern reader. Especially for a modern reader who has not read classic literature for most of their life. My childhood books included novels such as Tom Sawyer and Treasure Island so I have no problem with reading this. At such times when Dickens was popular, writers were paid by the word so if any such novels feel padded there’s a reason. This book does feel overlong, and if written/edited now would be much shorter. I’d particularly forgotten the peculiar way Van Helsing speaks which I read with a blend of irritation and amusing pleasure. In the 21st century the book has many faults, much of it reading like Victorian melodrama, and is far from horrifying, but in 1897 Dracula would have been petrifying. It’s almost impossible to review a book of this type so it’s important to understand how this novel was pivotal. Though Stoker did not invent the vampire myth or write the first well-known story, he wrote the crucial novel, bringing us a vampire who would popularise the genre and creating a legend. Like the writing or not this book deserves its pedestal. Stoker touched on the darkest fears, not only of the time, but at the heart of terror, a creature capable of overtaking the human mind, of seducing, of changing shape and appearance, of ‘infiltrating’ the home, the heart, the marriage bond. Horror novels often reflect societal fears of the moment, and Dracula is no different though many of the same fears exist more than a century later. Stoker also puts into the mind unforgettable images — a wild country of superstition, Dracula’s towering castle, Harker’s slow realisation he’s a prisoner, Dracula’s vertical crawl, his intention to take over London, the crazed incredible Renfield, Dr Seward’s asylum. And, perhaps, for women today, the book represents the ultimate equality statement. Lucy and Mina’s story both begin with them represented as something beautiful and fragile, ‘creatures’ who can do nothing without their men and who require protection. The book ends with a gun in Mina’s hand. She has become a far different woman from the shy girl who did nothing more than look forward to a life of marriage. She wishes to protect Jonathan as much as he longs to protect her, perhaps placing Stoker as a realist and/or ahead of his time. Still, there are moments that sit uneasy with me, the worst of which is the historical error that anyone can provide a transfusion without blood-matching, a fact not discovered at the time but which cannot help making even this modern reader wince. I’m delighted to say the pre-order release of my second Lethbridge-Stewart came out: A new reality has been created by the temporal disruption ripping through the causal nexus. Welcome to 1978… with a difference. Anne Travers, co-founder of UNIT, and her husband, Bill, are celebrating their wedding anniversary in France, which is the perfect opportunity for Anne to catch-up with an old friend; Madeleine Bonnaire. At the institute owned by Madeleine’s father, one professor is more interested in his own project than any work for which Bonnaire has hired him. His need for secrecy and his attitude irritates his assistant, Paul Larousse, who would prefer to dwell on his feelings for Madeleine. Meanwhile, Victor Bonnaire is not at all happy to hear of Anne’s visit, not least of all because he’s always viewed Anne as a bad influence on his daughter. What seems like a simple case of familial friction takes a bleak turn when a local unknown threat makes the news. Suspicion abounds and throws Anne and Bill into an unexpected mystery. What is the strange threat, and does it present a direct danger to anybody at the institute? Or to those who ask too many questions? Unable to walk away from her friend, Anne has no option but to investigate, little knowing she’s about to face the darkest shadow of her life so far. http://www.candy-jar.co.uk/books/theshadowman.html https://www.freewebstore.org/candy-jar-store/Bloodlines__The_Shadowman/p676602_20100089.aspx And for anyone interested in getting a feel for the series there are free downloads, including my short story The Wishing Bazaar: http://lethbridge-stewart.ne-dc.co.uk/downloads/ Stay well and be Happy, Sharon x Posted in Dark Fiction, Event, Life in General, News, Out and About, Recommended Read, Writing Though famous as a time of harvest, turning, and falling leaves, a drop in temperature, and arguments over when it begins (equinox on 22nd or 23rd September, meteorological on the 1st, or traditionally known to occur on the 21st), the season no longer seems to offer the chill but crisp and sunny walks among crisp leaves it once did. I’m tired of hearing ‘it’s typical autumnal weather’ on the news reports when the weather forecasters speak of the recent deluge. Still, I cannot help but love the colours of autumn, in clothes and in nature, and the fun of Halloween. The weather doesn’t always obey the dictations of my heart but still for me autumn shall always remain the best time of the year. For me, ‘Tis the season. Posted in Life in General, Out and About, Writing 2 Comments Posted on 29th July 2019 by Sharon The long awaited exciting writing news (for me anyway) is coming at the end of this glance at the month’s news but I want to address a few other things. Despite travelling being difficult I persevered and spent a week in the Brecon Beacons. One of my favourite towns in the area remains Hay on Wye but as it’s a town of mostly book shops how could it not. Had a noteworthy lunch at Talgarth Meal (seriously cannot recommend it enough), but only a passable dinner at The Dragon Inn, Crickhowell after waiting an hour (not recommended and I hate saying that about anywhere). The area deserves a mention for the amazing scenery and clean air — perhaps the freshest I’ve yet to come across in the U.K. Talgarth Mill Sharing Platter (cheese option). I had high hopes for Possum directed by Matthew Holness and starring Sean Harris and Alun Armstrong, in which a disgraced children’s puppeteer returns to his childhood home, forcing him to face secrets that have tortured his entire life. Sadly, I feel this spiralled away into a missed opportunity. I watched this out of curiosity because it’s decidedly dark fiction, and the twisted plot contained touches of Iain Banks in style. The dark ‘Silent Hill; look of the protagonist’s old house held promise as did the posters, but this played too much on many people’s innate aversion to spiders. This film is eerie rather than scary, though that might not have been a bad thing if played right. The initial sight of the puppet’s legs are definitely worth a shudder, and the head worth a yike, but, once fully revealed, the puppet quickly loses any hold over a large percentage of the audience, eventually looking laughable. Though surreal, we’re aware from the blurb that what Philip sees may be delusional and while we, therefore, cannot easily separate reality from fantasy, this tones down the scare factor still more. The one good thing about this for me is the questionable ending, though I cannot say why without a spoiler. Still, although the film is short at approximately 1 hour 20 minutes, the plot plods along at a slow build to reach an abrupt and somewhat predictable climax. I worked out the story of the parents, had ideas regarding Uncle Morris, and I suspected what was in the room Philip is reluctant to enter. Still, Holness achieves his wish and preference for films that ‘linger’, and nudge the viewer to contemplate later, plus there is no faulting the performances of the two lead actors. Reviews on this film are mixed. For me, this didn’t quite work, mainly because I expected something ‘more’ but it remains an interesting if surreal exercise. The thing I found most disturbing is the central poetic story behind the puppet’s creation. Cross Stitch (AKA Outlander), Diana Gabaldon Read this mainly because I’d heard good reports and because I considered watching the series based on this book. I detest giving negative views; unfortunately, I can’t give this more than a passing nod despite wishing I could. I found the writing excellent, and the history I imagine/hope well-researched though full of accuracies/inaccuracies as suited the story with sufficient plot to carry the content well. I can even get a handle on this is historical and women were treated differently (as was everyone in those times, but especially women at least when comparing with most of the western world today). Indeed, their treatment was likely far worse than portrayed in this book. The reason this story fails for me is Claire, the protagonist herself. She lacks emotion in that she doesn’t suffer the right level of angst and heartache. The sense of her worry over her true husband missing her is less than if he were a brother or father who might discover her gone, and she hardly seems to miss him at all. While I could accept her going into another relationship through necessity (I won’t say more to avoid less than obvious spoilers), and even attraction making the reality less odious, still there’s no heartrending for this ‘lass’. Jamie is right approximately halfway through the book that she’s not taking her predicament seriously enough, although, of course, he doesn’t comprehend the true nature of her plight. Claire seems to shake off dangerous situations like a dog rids its coat of water (oddly paraphrasing a line in the book I didn’t know existed when I started writing this review), in a way any person would be hard disposed to do, and with little physical, emotional, or psychological damage. Even a woman of the 21st century would feel terror let alone a woman, who should, by historical fact, have led a more cosseted existence. The idea she has nursed men injured by war seems used to inure her against the threat of rape, torture, and death itself even when it’s her own and hideous. And one moment I surmise they intended to be powerful (though many women will find off-putting as sexual violence) had me rolling with laughter and ready to cast the book aside. This book would have worked far better and might have had a chance of being a real love story had the man left behind in the future been a relative or dear friend (maybe even an adopted brother to avoid nasty associations with other characters in the book) instead of a husband. There would be no infidelity questions for one thing, which almost everyone in the romance market votes as the biggest turnoff. The character of Claire is sometimes far too shallow and unbearably naïve, yawning in boredom even when her life is in jeopardy, making her appear plain foolish. Even when she’s at her most courageous, she spoils it by doing something reckless or stupid so dashed any hope moments later in disbelief. She has some redeeming factors, namely unwavering determination, but it’s not enough to present a strong well-rounded heroine. There’s a little too much deus ex machina, which in a novel of this length stretches even suspended belief to breaking point and there’s little regard whether her actions alter the course of history. In addition, some degrees of suffering best left to the imagination gets dredged out as though for perverse entertainment leaving me to question why. To show strength of character? By that point we already know the levels of pain endured, and how strong these people are. This left me feeling constantly flipped around and turned on my head as the book is neither one thing nor the other. The historical machinations were the only parts of interest to me and the repeated references to various forms of rape repellant. I don’t believe in prettying things up when writing, but this screamed of excess. Yet…the book is epic and inspires emotional investment, even tugs at the heartstrings, and I was on the edge of my seat at one point hoping for a happy ending by which time realising there was no other (emotionally happy) future for Claire. It’s good but because of Claire’s impulsive and heedless nature I didn’t find it one to keep. I doubt I’ll read more, but I may check out the series. Good Omens, Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman A reread of a classic (because I’m awaiting the DVD release so I can see Amazon’s adaptation starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen) by two outstanding authors who are also my favourite writers. This story displays both their talents, creating a meld of the sublime and ridiculous in all the right ways. Any fan of Douglas Adams would do well to pick up this story. The world would be a poorer place without this collaboration. Pure magic. As to the big news… I’ve spent months unable to reveal the contract I signed with Big Finish for a story in their audio Short Trips range. My story, THE INFINITE TODAY, features Matt’s Smith eleventh Doctor and companion, Jo Grant, read by Jo herself ‘Katy Manning’. They invited me to the recording earlier this year but alas owing to health I could not attend. I need not say how I felt about a missed opportunity that may never occur again. Katy has apparently done a wonderful job bringing the story to life and I await hearing it. The story releases in January 2020. The Infinite Today by Sharon Bidwell, January 2020 Posted in Dark Fiction, Event, Life in General, News, Recommended Read, Writing Posted on 1st July 2019 by Sharon Got away for a weekend which was a much-needed break and a test of my present health for which I coped well but not brilliantly. Saw the new and mostly disliked Tintagel bridge. A controversial topic to be sure. I won’t walk across it for three reasons, possibly four. On principal, because I want to use the old steps, and because it wouldn’t surprise me if it gave me vertigo. The possible fourth reason is I don’t trust it. Maybe more on that another time but for now, this is what the first section looks like. There will be a one and a half-inch gap between the two halves. Most locals and visitors seem to admit the design is out of keeping with the area and it cuts across the face in the rock often referred to as King Arthur’s face. Watched AFTER LIFE written by and starring Ricky Gervais owing to recommendation. With his share of successes and failures, this series shows the best side of his personal take on life. Though, at first, one could be mistaken for thinking he’s portraying a horrid character, the truth is he’s merely saying a lot of things people think but don’t say, a flood of dislike and brutal honesty from someone who is grieving. All six episodes need watching to understand the creativity behind the show. I also liked Netflix’s series, DEAD TO ME, because of the way they present the story with slow reveals in a non-chronological order, constantly twisting what you believe about the characters. Please, Sir! Jack Sheffield While it’s true, these books get a little repetitive, after reading a few it’s hard not to get wrapped up in the lives of those at Ragley School. Charming and touching, at times funny or sad, and this one comes with a true cliffhanger. The Living, Isaac Marion The last in the Warm Bodies trilogy, a far superior Zombie novel that I would have loved to purchase in print to add to the two titles I already own. Alas, postage to the UK and import duties prohibited this (I purchased the ebook). My favourite in the series is, and shall always remain, the first book, a title which perhaps says enough, but this takes the exploration further, giving us a beautiful, painful, and sad view of the world. These books are about so much more than a horde of walking dead — it’s about life, love, relationships, politics, society, racism, religion to name the most obvious, though I’m certain that to each the books will have something different to say. With each title the books grew darker in context. The writing felt poetic, at other times surreal, but always undoubtedly philosophical, which perhaps explains why the author has had to self-publish the third title. This is the most literary use of the zombie genre I’ve stumbled across, one that would be hard to exceed, and therefore publishers may have feared its lack of potentially purely commercial value. I won’t deny moments where the story lost its grip on me, perhaps because each of the books has a decidedly different feel and the tone of the third was different to what I expected, but the way the author writes, the world he’s created, the intellectual significance behind the books are too eloquent to ignore. Though I enjoyed the last book the least, and it perhaps has some flaws, it completes an exceptional story arc, strong enough to be keepers for me. The Rosie Project, Graeme Simsion When I started this my first thought was OMG (the protagonist) is Sheldon (Big Bang Theory) but while it’s difficult for fans of the show not to see the inevitable similarities, it didn’t (as some people have pointed out) put me off reading but added another layer of amusement to the read. There’s a love story here with a difference. Intelligent, witty, at times throwing a light on human interaction in a way standard romances might not, this book is often joyful to read. I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would though the ending seemed a little rushed, perhaps explained because the book has sequels. I kind of prefer this as a standalone read but, if not for my to-be-read mountain, I might consider perusing the other titles. Educating Jack, Jack Sheffield Another in the ongoing teacher series that I’m attempting to read through this year. Sweet, charming, and nostalgic. The Funhouse, Dean Koontz A re-read as part of an attempted book clearance, this one was fun to revisit though in the worst way. I’ve said a few times that early Koontz books seem much of a product of the time in which he wrote them. The Funhouse, with its matriarch that would give Carrie’s mother a run for her money, and carnival monstrosities, is the most dated yet. This book is for those who like B-movies so bad they are good…which is exactly what this is as it’s the novelisation of a film of the same name, directed by Tobe Hooper. Never having seen the film I tracked down the trailer and even from the one and a half minutes of excerpts I can tell the book is better. Not a keeper for me but a nostalgic look back at 80s horror. Too much tell rather than show but my biggest complaint with the book is the lack of payoff. To me the conclusion was less than satisfactory and somewhat abrupt when taking the amount of backstory into account. Finished a basic edit of an older work, which doesn’t sound like much but it’s in a shape for me to re-edit/rewrite should I now choose to. Off on a break soon and when back I plan on starting something new though I’m not sure in which genre. Also signed the contract for another Lethbridge-Stewart book, this one part of a spin-off set of books heavily featuring supporting characters. Mine features Anne Travis, (now Anne Bishop). Posted in Life in General, News, Out and About, Recommended Read, Writing Daring Dexter Posted on 17th June 2019 by Sharon I was a latecomer to the Dexter series and, curiosity piqued, I read what I thought was a series of seven books. Turns out to be eight, and I needed to wait a short while for the publication of the last. Annoying to a reader who read seven consecutively all the way through, but an interesting exercise in comparing the books to the show. At the same time, I continued to watch the series and kudos has to go to the writer, the producers, and Michael C.Hall for creating what should be a despicable character and making him likeable. Michael’s portrayal is outstanding as a great deal of feeling for Dexter Morgan comes from his performance. Not that I’m forgetting the supporting characters cast equally well. There are differences between the books and series—and I had no reason to worry about reading and watching simultaneously as aside from the first title the books approach a different tangent. There are as many similarities as there are differences, and someone can enjoy both without interfering with the other. Having said all that, I will add something I rarely say. I prefer the series. This is not to belittle the books or the writer. Usually, I’d chose a book over a filmed adaptation or like them equally, but the series lasted for so long it explored Dexter’s personality to a greater depth and questioned many more issues. The books are lighter, although the series portrays a serial killer who delivers a quicker and cleaner death. The books aren’t explicit but delivers a far different scenario—the Dexter of the books likes to play a little. What I disliked most from the books was the paranormal aspects added to one story and the suggested evolution of the ‘Dark Passenger’. This appeared to provide an excuse and a pardon for every killer’s behaviour. I also disliked Dexter the most in book seven and in a way I’ve never disliked the character on screen. Television Dexter developed, became far more multi-layered than the book version. What’s not to prefer? Still, as always there would be no series without the books, without the writer. It’s too easy to watch television forgetting without the writer there is nothing. My current dilemma is, owning both the series and the novels, and attempting to be more ruthless with what I keep…do I abandon the books to the charity pile? I guess maybe…though perhaps not yet. Should I want to write an anti-hero sometime, Dexter is a character worth more examination. Posted in Dark Fiction, Recommended Read, Writing The Ritual and The Silence Posted on 20th May 2019 by Sharon Comparing books with other books, and films with other films I find dubious. But what of a film adapted from a written work? Here I’m not comparing the books or the films but adaptations of two novels. The Ritual, by Adam Nevill is the story of a reunion trip gone wrong when one of the party of friends becomes injured and they choose the shortcut everyone knows is heading for trouble. More than they can prepare for when they find themselves hunted and the family of ‘crazies’ living in the woods turns out to be the least of their problems. The book is two halves. I so wanted to give it 5 stars, but I preferred the first half of the book to the second, and, although I’m unsure what might be a better conclusion, the end felt abrupt. What I love in this book is the atmosphere the author creates capturing my interest in a way many books of this type fail to and making the author one whose works I want to read more. I imagine several readers may say they’d prefer to know the characters a little more, which occurred to me on some level, but in a horror story it’s not always necessary to know these men are little more than regular guys doing their best to get by in their average lives and who don’t deserve the situation thrust upon them. A wonderfully atmospheric lost in the woods horror story. The film has sequences not present in the book and though well worked in confused me initially. Likewise, as is often the case with a novel to film adaptations, the ending is not quite the same. All the story is present on the screen and the film has a good cast, yet none of the actors presented, for me, the characters as I perceived them, although a good point of the film is that they come across as average people leaving viewers with the sense anyone could fall into the same predicament. The film lacks the creepiness of the novel and feels rushed. The Silence, Tim Lebbon. When explorers discover a new breed of a flying bat type creature, existance for every living animal on Earth comes under threat. An excellent apocalyptic thriller, well plotted and disturbing, tugging the heartstrings in all the right places. The simple writing does nothing to reduce the tension but makes this accessible for most ages from young adult to adult in part because two main protagonists of father and daugther tell the story. As a side note the film based on the book does not do the novel justice. When I saw this was another Netflix adaption, I was…not excited but interested. Netflix make excellent series and films. This was a letdown of the highest order, mediocre. I felt no connection to the characters, not caring whether they lived. The only one I cared for was the dog. The reverend comes across as a cliche in a way he didn’t in the book. And while such a threat of a unknown species might kill thousands before humanity got to grips with a solution, in part owing to the slow reaction and internal politics of various authorities, these creatures were not impossible to overcome. Mentions of this being A Quiet Place wannabe or clone are unfounded as the book came out prior. However, in both cases the one thing that makes humans vulnerable to them — sound — would likely be their downfall. Create noise and draw them to a place where an ambush can take place (though one might claim the same for any zombie threat). The addition of the wood chipper in the film of The Silence, was ludicrous. Many films work better with additions, subtractions, or scenes shuffled, but not when doing so creates a fundamental flaw. In both cases I read the books before watching the films so wondered if my reaction was biased. My husband read The Ritual before seeing the film, but read the book of The Silence after watching the adaptation. In both cases he felt the same as I. The film of The Ritual would have enticed me to check out the book but the film of The Silence would not and so damages the book. Whilst both films lack the depth of the books, the Ritual does a better job of presenting the story. Posted in Recommended Read, Writing “Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do, and Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2941
__label__cc	0.703428	0.296572	Rock Exotica The Unicender The Unicender by Rock Exotica is an all-in-one ascender/descender that works in both Moving and Stationary Rope Systems (MRS and SRS). This unique mechanical split-tail replaces the friction hitch of a Moving Rope climbing system. This mechanical device works well with many climbing lines and provides a solid work positioning device that can quickly be switched over from MRS to SRS. The Unicender by Rock Exotica is an all-in-one ascender/descender that works in both Moving and Stationary Rope Systems (MRS and SRS). This unique “mechanical split-tail” replaces the friction hitch of a Moving Rope climbing system. Invented in 2005 by arborist Morgan Thompson and now produced by world-renowned machining phenomenon Rock Thompson of Rock Exotica, the T6 alloy Unicender also functions cleanly on single line for work positioning and is not limited to use by professionals only— recreational or beginning climbers will find it a rewarding investment for occasional to regular use as well. The Unicender is considered inherently less complicated than separate work positioning devices because there is no dangerous changeover at the top of the climb, affording seamless transitions from ground to crown and ground again. Here’s how the Unicender works on a Moving Rope System: With your climbing line attached to the top of the Unicender and the tether below attached to a saddle, weave the falling part of line as diagrammed on the device. From here it’s identical to the traditional technique except there’s no need to advance or even handle the Unicender until you’ve reached your destination. It magically advances with near frictionless motion, towed by the (upper) attached line. Descending is performed one of two ways—in “squeeze-to-go” mode or “rope slide” mode. In squeeze-to-go mode, you descend or limb walk by pinching the activation bars together. Squeeze hard—go fast. Squeeze soft—go slow. Release the device and it locks on line. Rope slide mode is most commonly used to descend on Stationary Rope Systems and is performed by wrapping a bite of exiting line around the activation bars and tailing the device, much like tending a figure 8. Very simple, very smooth. Under heavy weekly use by practicing arborists and with relatively grit-free lines (utilizing a friction saver above), the Unicender has been found to last 18 months or more before requiring replacement of the four clamping blocks or retirement all together. These parts naturally erode from rope abrasion. Meets ANSI Standards My favorite SRT device Review by Darius I have had a Unisender for about two years, along with half a dozen other devices, and this is my favorite. It is simple, easy to put on the rope, can switch to DRT, and it has no parts to lose. (Posted on 9/30/2017) Almost perfect Review by Baby Gorilla I really loved this product until I wore it out in one season. Turns out it costs almost $200 dollars for them to repair it. Don't worry, you'll know when yours is worn out because you will start creeping, that is unintentionally descending. When will they make this out of stainless steel? I don't care if it weighs two pounds, the last thing I need is an amazing device that will become unreliable within a year. (Posted on 5/23/2016) You need to buy this if you haven't Review by Zachary- other guys tree service Loved it!!!! It has replaced several devices. Just wish I had bought it before my spider jack. So easy to climb with and rappel. Run it on poison ivy and lava rope. Tends beautifully and no hesitation to lock. (Posted on 5/16/2016)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2943
__label__wiki	0.576405	0.576405	SSJC Holiday & Exam Schedule Beyond Classrooms Boarding Kit Questions parents and children frequently ask. When was the School established? The school was established in 2004 by Dr.Chandrakant Kanase (M.D Medicine, Physician) and Dr.Saraswati Kanase (Gynaecologist). To which board is the school affiliated? The School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. The School is up to what level? The School is from Nursery to Class XII. Is the School Co-educational? Yes, the School is Co-educational. Does the school have a boarding facility? Yes, the school has a boarding facility for both, girls and boys. School campus contains both the hostels, mess, auditorium, Indoor, and Outdoor Games, etc. How to reach the School? From Pune- 1. Board a bus to Narayangaon from Shivajinagar. (Buses are available from Shivajinagar every 10 mins). Distance from Shivajinagar - 80 km (1.5 hrs) 2. From Narayangaon, board a bus to Junnar. Distance from Narayangaon 7 km. From Mumbai- 1. Come to Kalyan Bus stand. Board bus to Junnar, Kalyan-Junnar buses are available in specific time slots (7 am to 9 am and 1 bus every hour). The campus is 3 km from Junnar. We will escort you from Junnar. You can search for 'Shivneri School' on Google Maps. Do boys and girls have separate hostels? Yes, Boys and Girls have separate hostels. Does the school have Veg and Nonveg Mess Facility? Yes, the school has both Veg and Nonveg Mess Facility and have separate kitchens for Veg & Nonveg. (School does not serve Jain Food.) How many meals do students get every day and how is the meal structure? Shivneri Mess provides 4 meals a day, (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks & Dinner). Meals contain chapatis, different Sabjis, dals, rice, salad, raitas, fruits, desserts, papads, etc. How can I make sure my child gets adjusted to the boarding(Hostel)? Shivneri Boarding school has been established for the last 15 years, the team is well trained and hence makes sure that each and every child is comfortable in the hostel. The school has an Induction Program for the newly joined students which emphasizes on student's comfort in the hostel and creates a friendly environment for children in the school campus. Students are taught the daily routine and activities in the induction program so they get easily adjusted with the new routine. Ice breaker games and activities make sure that the new child gets friendly with other children. Campus employs in-house Psychologists who take care of the children who are homesick and takes care of their 'separation anxiety' with the help of counseling and activities. What is the average Class size? Each Class on an average has 35-40 students thus teachers providing individual attention to the students. Does the School admit children from other Boards? Yes, the School admits children from other Boards like State Board, ICSE etc. Which faculties the Junior College has ? Junior College has Science and Commerce Faculty. Junior College also provides separate coaching for competitive exams like CET, NEET, CPT, etc. What all documents you need to carry when you visit the school for admission? Documents you need to carry for new admission: 1) Photocopy of Adhar card of the child and parents. 2) Report card of 2 previous years. 3) 4 photographs of child and parents, each. 4) Leaving Certificate of the previous school (You can submit it later). What all things a child needs to carry along with them to the boarding school? Please visit the link to download the 'boarding kit'. Do you need to take an appointment before visiting the school? Yes, you need to take the appointment before visiting the school. Contact No. for the appointment - 8208432877 What is the daily schedule of the Boarding Students? Please visit the link to see the school schedule in detail. What is the school’s policy on eatables being sent with/given to the child? The school advises parents to not send any eatables or tucks with the child as they are prohibited. The residential students are given a choice of meals and snacks from a nutritious and vegetarian/nonvegetarian menu, and also have dry canteen/tuck shop facilities with food from eateries that are both hygienic and popular. What is the school’s policy on cash and valuables being sent with/given to the child? The school strongly advises against sending cash and valuables with students, as these are prohibited and will be confiscated if found. When can I visit my child? Parents may visit their child on specified Parent Visit days, i.e. any One Sunday of the Month 10AM - 6PM. How/when can I get in touch with my child over the phone? Students are allowed to make and receive calls between 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the numbers given to the rectors, with each call not exceeding five minutes. What are compulsory family holidays? Compulsory Holidays include Summer Holidays, Rakshabandhan Holidays, Diwali Holidays & Winter Holidays. Students should be picked up by the parent/authorized guardian from the campus on the day prior to the commencement of the holidays between 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM. What academic support and guidance does the residential wing offer my child? Students are required to attend morning and evening study hours in the residential wing besides their regular classes, that are supervised and conducted by our residential faculty members. The facilitators monitor and ensure their academic progress, besides mentoring and guiding them. When and how can I contact or meet with my child’s teachers or the Residential Coordinator/Vice-Principal/Principal? Parents are encouraged to attend the Open-Houses and Parent-Teacher Meetings according to the schedule specified in the School Calendar, where they can discuss their ward’s academic progress and overall development with the teachers and if needed, the Vice-Principal/Principal. Parents can also take prior appointments to meet with staff during working hours and may contact them through e-mail/landline/official numbers listed in the brochure/school app whenever they wish to contact them. How can I stay informed about my child’s academics and activities in school? Besides Open-House Days and Parent-Teacher Meetings, our school also regularly shares goings-on in the school with parents through regular Quarterly newsletters, the School App, and online updates on our Official Website, Facebook Page and Instagram accounts besides our app/online portal. Will my child have access to a phone/internet? Residential students are not allowed to carry phones with them but are allowed to make and receive phone calls during specified hours. Students have access to the internet according to a specified cyber-schedule, and are also given access to digital and virtual resources for academic purposes through the media center and cyber labs. My child’s birthday is coming up. What arrangements are permitted to celebrate the occasion? We understand that birthdays are special occasions for children. While we do not accommodate leave requests, we do encourage parents to visit their child between 10:00 AM - 5:00 pm of the birthday. You are permitted to bring a small cake and simple toffees for your ward’s classmates/roommates. Further celebrations are not permitted, given that the school celebrates their birthdays on the last Sunday of every month, in mess, with cake and refreshments provided. I am unable to come in person to pick up my child. Can I send someone else? As a general rule of thumb, only parents/authorized local guardian can pick up students. However, in the unlikely event of an emergency, you are requested to ensure that a pre-authorization is sent in advance and that the person produced valid photo identification. How do I procure books, stationery and academic supplies for my child? All books and stationery for the year are to be bought from the school stores as a kit at the beginning of the academic year. The school will ensure the student is given extra supplies if and when needed, for which the expenses are debited to the imprest account. What medical facilities will my child have access to if he/she falls ill or gets injured? The school has a 4-bed infirmary, which is under the supervision of our inhouse doctor. We have a car for use in case of emergency. 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__label__cc	0.731175	0.268825	Acer Swift 3 review by Hanleigh \| Sep 5, 2018 \| Reviews Acer is of the opinion that affordable and midrange notebooks should be as stylish as the laptops at the top end and the Swift 3 is proof of that. The Acer Swift 3 is a looker and unlike the current crop of midrange laptops, the Swift 3 does not skimp out either when it comes to connectivity and input choices, offering amongst others HDMI out, USB-C, 2x USB 3.0, a USB 2.0 slot, headphone/mic jack, and a full-sized SD card slot. The notebook boasts a slim (18mm; around 1,5 kg), all-metal Macbook Pro-inspired design that makes it stand out from its plastic-clad competition. Under the hood, our review unit (SF314-52G) is powered by Intel’s Core i7 7500U CPU clocked at 2.6 GHz (overboost up to 2.9 GHz) and boasted 8 GB of RAM, 500 GB of storage, and ran on Windows 10 Home. The Swift 3 boasts an island-style keyboard that offers users a spacious layout along with full-sized keys. Employees who work with sensitive information will appreciate the included fingerprint reader with Windows Hello support, as this provides secure and quick access to the notebook. The overall typing experience is fine, but because of the cramped cursor keys and shallow typing feel, postgraduate students who need to work on their thesis and novelists may want to consider other options. The viewing experience via the Swift 3’s 14″ full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS panel is good overall thanks to above average viewing angles and good details and colour. However, the panel is prone to displaying reflections easily, which is a little annoying and is slightly on the dim side. Keep in mind that this is not a touchscreen, so you are navigating Windows via keyboard and mouse only. In terms of battery life, the Swift 3 delivered a respectable four hours of multitasking, video watching, typing up documents in Word and web browsing in Chrome. While only viewing video content, the laptop did make it passed the six-hour mark, with screen brightness turned up to 50% and speaker volume to 60%. On that topic, the sound remains clear at the higher volumes but is not the most well rounded, nor is it the loudest speakers we’ve ever tested. Ultimately, the Swift 3 brings a lot of design and style premium to its price range, along with decent specs and performance as well as above average inputs. You can get a similarly specced model from Acer’s online store at under R12 000.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2951
__label__wiki	0.605952	0.605952	TSU's Griffin garners SWAC honors (STATS) - Leaping high to catch passes during football season was just a warmup to what Texas Southern's Derrick Griffin would do for the Tigers' basketball team. The 6-foot-7 freshman was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference's player of the year, defensive player of the year and newcomer of the year in a vote by its head coaches, sports information directors and selected media members Monday. Also a first-team all-conference selection, Griffin helped TSU (17-13, 16-2) to the SWAC regular-season title, averaging 13.4 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots in 24 games. He has set the conference records for consecutive double-doubles (12) and in a season (17). During his rookie football campaign, Griffin caught 36 passes for 709 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was a finalist for the STATS FCS Freshman of the Year Award. SWAC spring football primer SWAC spring football outlook 2017 SWAC Season Preview Grambling leads SWAC postseason awards SWAC West Division is loaded again Defending champion Alcorn, Prairie View favored in SWAC New coach Jenkins, Bethune-Cookman not deterred by SWAC poll 2016 FCS vs. FBS: SWAC	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2953
__label__wiki	0.761267	0.761267	PSNI should ensure illegal Lisburn Road banner is removed – Ó Muilleoir 23 June, 2019 - by Máirtín Ó Muilleoir Sinn Féin MLA Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has called on the PSNI to ensure the removal of a ‘British Parachute’ banner which was illegally erected on the Lisburn Road, a mixed area. Máirtín Ó Muilleoir said: “This banner has nothing to do with the cause of justice and everything to do with intimidation and the marking out territory. “The community is in no doubt that certain loyalist paramilitaries have given their blessing and put their muscle behind the display of similar banners across the North. “These paramilitaries are already engaged in the intimidation of mixed communities across South Belfast, not least in ‘shared’ housing developments in Belfast. “The PSNI is enabling these paramilitaries by allowing these banners to be erected. “I have made clear to the PsNI senior commander in Belfast today that the PSNI should now enable the removal of this intimidating banner on the Lisburn Road.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2957
__label__wiki	0.878002	0.878002	Sign in to mySIPRIyearbook to save searches and organise your favourite content. SIPRI Yearbook Online: Armaments, Disarmament and International Security SIPRI Yearbook 2019 II. Anti-Personnel Min... Geographical regions and subregions SIPRI Yearbook online 1. Introduction: International stability and human security in 2018 I. The crisis of nuclear arms control II. Nuclear non-proliferation concerns III. The use of chemical weapons IV. International tensions and the dynamics of power V. Human security and international cooperation VI. In conclusion: The 50th edition of the Yearbook Part I. Armed conflict and conflict management, 2018 2. Armed conflict and peace processes I. Tracking armed conflicts and peace processes in 2018 II. Armed conflict and peace processes in the Americas III. Armed conflict and peace processes in Asia and Oceania IV. Armed conflict and peace processes in Europe V. Armed conflict and peace processes in the Middle East and North Africa VI. Armed conflict and peace processes in sub-Saharan Africa 3. Peace operations and conflict management I. Global trends and developments in peace operations II. Regional trends and developments in peace operations III. Table of multilateral peace operations, 2018 Part II. Military spending and armaments, 2018 4. Military expenditure I. Global developments in military expenditure II. Transparency in military expenditure 5. International arms transfers and developments in arms production I. Global trends in arms transfers, 2018 II. Supplier developments, 2018 III. Recipient developments, 2018 IV. Transparency in arms transfers V. The financial value of states’ arms exports VI. Arms production and military services 6. World nuclear forces I. US nuclear forces II. Russian nuclear forces III. British nuclear forces IV. French nuclear forces V. Chinese nuclear forces VI. Indian nuclear forces VII. Pakistani nuclear forces VIII. Israeli nuclear forces IX. North Korea’s military nuclear capabilities X. Global stocks and production of fissile materials, 2018 Part III. Non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament, 2018 7. Nuclear disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation I. North Korean–US nuclear diplomacy II. US–Russian nuclear arms control and disarmament III. Implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action IV. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons V. Other developments related to multilateral treaties and initiatives on nuclear arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation 8. Chemical and biological security threats I. Allegations of use of chemical weapons in Syria II. The Skripal case: Assassination attempt in the United Kingdom using a toxic chemical III. Chemical weapons: Arms control and disarmament IV. Biological weapon disarmament and non-proliferation 9. Global instruments for conventional arms control I. The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons and lethal autonomous weapon systems II. Anti-Personnel Mines and Cluster Munitions III. Control measures on small arms and light weapons IV. The UN Secretary-General’s launch of a new disarmament agenda V. Cyber arms control and resilience 10. Dual-use and arms trade controls I. The Arms Trade Treaty II. Multilateral embargoes on arms and dual-use items III. The export control regimes IV. Developments in the European Union’s dual-use and arms trade controls V. Controlling technology transfers and foreign direct investment: The limits of export controls Annex A. Arms control and disarmament agreements I. Universal treaties II. Regional treaties III. Bilateral treaties Annex B. International security cooperation bodies I. Bodies with a global focus or membership II. Bodies with a regional focus or membership III. Strategic trade control regimes Annex C. Chronology 2018 Text size: A I. Global trends in arms transfers, 20181 Ian Davies The 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction (APM Convention) prohibits, among other things, the use, development, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines. These are mines that detonate on human contact, that is they are ‘victim-activated’, and therefore encompass improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that act as APMs, also known as ‘improvised mines’.1 At the 2014 Review Conference, states parties set a target of fully eliminating APMs and addressing the consequences of past use by 2025. Citation (MLA): Davies, Ian. "9. Global instruments for conventional arms control." SIPRI Yearbook. SIPRI. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2016. Web. 22 Jan. 2020. <https://www.sipriyearbook.org/view/9780198839996/sipri-9780198839996-chapter-9-div1-061.xml>. Citation (APA): Davies, I. (2016). 9. Global instruments for conventional arms control. 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__label__cc	0.664585	0.335415	You can send your name to Mars on NASA's 2020 rover Ever wanted to fly to Mars? Now's your chance — sort of. Your name can make the flight instead. NASA is giving everyone the opportunity to send their name stenciled on a chip to Mars aboard the rover launching July 2020. All you need is your name, zip code and an email to earn "frequent flyer points" and you'll get a souvenir boarding pass along with the knowledge that your name is going where no man has gone before. "As we get ready to launch this historic Mars mission, we want everyone to share in this journey of exploration," Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, said in a statement. "It’s an exciting time for NASA, as we embark on this voyage to answer profound questions about our neighboring planet, and even the origins of life itself.” The 2,300-pound rover will search for signs of past microbial life, explore the climate and geology of Mars and collect samples to be studied on Earth. You can submit your name at go.nasa.gov/Mars2020Pass until Sept. 30. The rover is expected to touch down on Mars in in February 2021. The moon is shrinking and experiencing 'moonquakes' — so what does it mean for us? Snake bites increase during rainy years, study finds These are the 50 cities where mosquitoes are the worst, according to pest control company	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2959
__label__wiki	0.833573	0.833573	Callaway praises Wheeler and Mets' clutch hitting late Mickey Callaway praises Zack Wheeler's performance and Mets' clutch hitting late vs. Phils Mets snapped six-game losing skid By Alex Smith \| Aug 31, 2019 \| 12:11AM The Mets were in a tough spot on Friday night, entering a game against Phillies ace Aaron Nola on the road, losers of six straight games. And while Nola dazzled for most of the night, Mets' starter Zack Wheeler went toe-to-toe with him, keeping the Mets in the game and allowing the bats to do the talking late in the Mets' 11-5 win. Down 1-0 in the seventh inning, the Mets turned to Wilson Ramos off the bench, who delivered in a huge spot with an RBI single to tie the game and extend his hitting streak to 23 games. Then, with the game still tied in the eighth, the Mets opened the floodgates. A two-run single by Amed Rosario got things started, and two home runs from Todd Frazier and another from Michael Conforto helped push the Mets' lead to 11-1. "Rosie's, Ramos, those are the (hits) that we've been missing," Mickey Callaway said after the game. "Then you kind of get rolling, and you see the byproduct of that. We put up 10 more. "Great job, they kept on grinding. Their starter Nola was fantastic. That was one of the best I've seen him. Just throwing 3-1 breaking balls for strikes, 2-1 breaking balls. He was pretty good today. Wheeler matched him pitch for pitch and gave us a chance." Nola had dominating stuff early, and he cruised through the first six innings. He got in trouble in the seventh though, eventually allowing Ramos' RBI hit. Nola went 6.1 innings allowing just one earned while striking out seven. Wheeler was just as good, going seven innings of one-run ball. He gave the Mets exactly what they needed from their starter. "It's a big game. Losing six in a row, you've just got to get back on the right track, and that was all I was trying to do tonight was just put up zeros and give us a chance to win. "I can't say enough about those guys in the field tonight making great plays … The guys worked hard tonight. We stayed in the game and were able to put a lot of runs on the board late." The Mets will send Steven Matz to the mound on Saturday to face off against former teammate Jason Vargas, as they look to claw their way back into the Wild Card standings. RELATED: Latest injury updates on Mets' Brandon Nimmo >> Read More RELATED: Mets promote prospects Brett Baty, Matthew Allan to next level >> Read More RELATED: Latest injury updates on Mets' Robinson Cano >> Read More Tags: Amed Rosario, Michael Conforto, Philadelphia Phillies, Todd Frazier, Wilson Ramos, Zack Wheeler	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2965
__label__cc	0.666455	0.333545	United States Projects Cleveland State University - Center for Innovation in Medical Professions Designing a healthcare facility to foster education and collaboration Dramatic changes are happening in today’s healthcare industry. Cleveland State University (CSU) is leading the way in collaborative approaches to health-care education. Our design of the new Center for Innovation in Health Professions (CIHP) fosters inter-professional education in the classroom and is aiming to create better health, better care, and lower health-care costs. CIHP will combine research and clinical training programs under one roof. Students and researchers in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other disciplines will team up to develop collaborative approaches to health care. The endeavor also gives Northeast Ohio Medical University, CSU’s partner for the project, a presence on the campus. This partnership is dedicated to training physicians and other primary care health professionals to address the healthcare needs of urban communities. The building will include flexible spaces for interdisciplinary and translational research as well as dedicated spaces for education. Students will study topics as diverse as music and art therapy, social science, criminal forensics, cultural anthropology, and contemporary alternative medicine. CIHP is creating a community where future physicians, nurses, and health professionals will learn to work together. Stantec (AOR), Pelli Clarke Pelli (Design Architect) Michael Reagan, Vice President, Sector Leader, Science & Technology The laboratories we plan and design may ultimately contribute to the discovery of something that will significantly and positively impact our lives. Michael Reagan Vice President, Sector Leader, Science & Technology Read More University of Alberta - National Institute for Nanotechnology Université de Moncton Cancer Research Centre Moncton, New Brunswick College West Residence Refurbishment Louisiana State University - Medical Education Building Lebanon Valley College - Health Sciences Building Annville, Pennsylvania Lake Forest College - Johnson Science Center Renovation and Addition Lake Forest, Illinois Binghamton University – Engineering and Science Building Carthage College - Straz Science Center Kenosha, Wisconsin Rowan University - Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Glassboro, New Jersey University of Texas - Biomedical Research and Health Professions University of Michigan Dearborn - Science Building Renovation UNC Charlotte - Burson Building Feasibility Study Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Center for Biotechnology Troy, New York Nazareth College - Integrated Center for Math and Science Monmouth College - Center for Science and Business West Virginia University - Advanced Engineering Research Building Thomas Jefferson University - Dorrance H. Hamilton Building Queen’s University - Wellcome-Wolfson Institute of Experimental Medicine New Hunt’s House, King’s College London Cuyahoga Community College – Health Careers and Science Building Li Ka Shing Centre, The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2972
__label__wiki	0.970909	0.970909	About Spontaneous Lunacy Label Discography Monthly Overviews Spontaneous Lunacy ~ The History Of Rock 'n' Roll – Song By Song Eddie Mack BIOGRAPHY AND DISCOGRAPHY A well traveled singer who recorded alongside some big name musicians for a number of prominent labels, scoring a few big regional hits along the way, but who never could make the jump to the level of national star despite remarkably consistent output. Born Mack Edmondson he came out Brooklyn where he’d drew notice at the Baby Grand Club. His opportunities to record came quickly, first with former Duke Ellington sideman, trumpeter Cootie Williams, for Mercury Records. Perhaps he’d been enlisted by Williams because he was capable of singing with a similar vocal tone to Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson (albeit without Cleanhead’s distinctive squawk) with whom Williams had scored some huge hits in the mid-1940’s. He even cut a version of a song Vinson had done with Williams five years earlier. Oddly on the one release he got he was billed as Eddie Mack on one side and Mack Edmundson on the other. Both sides however were strictly in the jazz-blues hybrid vein which were Williams’s stock in trade, but when Mack went to Apollo Records immediately following that he adapted a much looser and more energetic delivery and as such he fell into the same stylistic category as the top rock shouters of the day from Wynonie Harris on down, though not quite as forceful. His first record on Apollo, “Kind Loving Daddy” never made Billboard’s far more conservative listings but it reigned in the more democratic Cash Box charts, scoring big in New York (where it was in the Top 3 for nearly a month) and Chicago throughout the fall of 1949. His follow-ups on Apollo also scored in his home city but upon leaving that label the next year he struggled to maintain his standing, despite working alongside top musicians at each subsequent stop. He rejoined Williams for four sides at Derby in 1950 with Willis Jackson on sax which interestingly found him covering two recent country hits, one in a rocking style, the other adhering more to the bygone approach that he’d specialized in during his early go-round with Williams. Soon after that he found his way to such thriving labels as Savoy and King backed by Lucky Millinder at the latter, though when he appeared on their subsidiary Federal imprint after that he was billed as Pigmeat Peterson, something which certainly wasn’t going to be appealing to an ever more self-consciously astute rock fan, no matter how instantly memorable the name may be. His early success now becoming ever more distant in the rear view mirror and even though he was still cutting solid records he was now beginning to waver ever so slightly in his commitment to rock ‘n’ roll, never abandoning it completely but increasingly shading his vocals with a slight uptown blues approach, perhaps to match the strengths of those backing him in the studio. Moving in the wrong way stylistically his chances were drying up and by the time rock reached its commercial zenith and began crossing over Mack’s career had come to an end. Though he was never a first tier star he was far from a non-entity as the 1940’s rock scene gave way to the 1950’s and his relatively small catalog shows an artist with a good grasp of all he was asked to do. EDDIE MACK DISCOGRAPHY (Records Reviewed To Date On Spontaneous Lunacy): KIND LOVING DADDY (Apollo 414; November, 1949) A strong vocal by Mack with some intermittent solid work from the tenor sax, drums and guitar during the instrumental break, pull this run-of-the-mill composition with otherwise jazzy backing up to respectability. (5) A generic story, mismatched instrumental parts and an over-exuberant vocal by Mack adds up to a well-meaning but ill-fitting rock record, their determination to fit in serving as its strongest element. (3) Fats Domino: “The Fat Man” Joe Morris: “Jax Boogie” The Flames: “Please Tell Me Now” The Flames: “Young Girl” Big Joe Turner: “Nobody In Mind” Johnny Otis (ft. Leon Sims): “Ain’t Nothin’ Shakin'” Johnny Otis ft. Little Esther & The Robins: “Double Crossing Blues” A Brief Interlude: Welcome To The 1950’s, A Notice On Website Changes And A Thank You All Reviews To Date Spontaneous Lunacy - The History Of Rock 'n' Roll Song By Song Contact Info: Sampson at SpontaneousLunacy dot net Privacy Policy: No data on visitors is collected, stored or shared Affilate Disclaimer: The site prospers from visitors buying products made available in links ;-) Copyright © 2017-2020 Spontaneous Lunacy. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2982
__label__wiki	0.776962	0.776962	Alexander Bishop FC Tokyo v Shanghai SIPG - AFC Champions League Round of 16 First Leg. The team from the Japanese capital are set to make their homecoming after a grueling run of eight straight away games when they host Shonan Bellmare this weekend. A win for FC Tokyo will preserve their lead at the top of the J1 League by at least one point, depending on the outcome of chasers Yokohama F Marinos’ game with struggling Yamaga Matsumoto. In contrasting fashion Shonan are fighting for survival in the top flight and are currently occupying the relegation play-off spot. A win for the Kanagawa based club will go a long way towards securing safety but will still see them trailing by one point in the best-case scenario. Fans of FC Tokyo are likely to be satisfied with their team’s overall performance across all eight away games. They tallied a total of 14 points from four wins, two draws and two losses. Kenta Hasegawa’s men are now three games away from winning their first-ever league title. They are pursued by Yokohama F Marinos and Kashima Antlers who trail by only one and three points, respectively. Returning from international duty, Sei Muroya, Kenta Hashimoto and speedy striker Kensuke Nagai are all set to start for the Gasmen this weekend. Hasegawa is likely to field an unchanged squad from that which edged past bottom place Jubilo Iwata two weeks ago. Nagai will be partnered with Brazilian talisman Diego Olivera, the team’s top scorer this season. The duo have proved to be a formidable striking partnership this season accounting for the majority Tokyo’s goals between them. The mid-season addition of Hirotaka Mita from Vissel Kobe has also provided an injection of creativity into a side that largely relies on counter attacking opportunities. The return fixture of this match played out as a somewhat comfortable 3-2 win for Tokyo. Bellmare have suffered a dire run of results since former Manager Cho Kwi-Jea resigned amid claims of power harassment. They have lost their past six games and are looking set to drop down to J2 with the promotion/relegation play-off being their only hope of survival. That said, all too often complacency is the downfall of highflying teams expecting an easy victory against teams battling relegation.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2983
__label__wiki	0.968595	0.968595	Jose Mourinho has made his first signing at Tottenham as Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes has joined on an 18-month loan deal. Spurs moved to sign the 21-year-old ahead of West Ham after he fell out of favour at Benfica. West Ham had been hopeful of landing Fernandes until late last week but super-agent Jorge Mendes then offered him to Spurs. Sportsmail reported on Tuesday that Tottenham had agreed a long-term loan deal that includes an option to buy the Portugal international for £56million. On making the move to north London, Fernandes said: ‘I’m very happy to be here today – I make my dream a reality. ‘For me, it’s one big dream to come to this big club. I will try to give my best for the club every day, in every training session and in every game and I will try to help the team wherever I can, working hard every day for this shirt. ‘The Premier League is a different competition – every player in the world wants to play in the Premier League. For me, it’s one more motivation because I always dreamed of playing in this league and now let’s make my dream come true. I think we’re going to do fantastic things because this is a fantastic club.’ Mourinho had been looking to bolster his Spurs side this month due to mounting injury problems in the first-team squad. Tottenham lost midfielder Moussa Sissoko to a serious knee injury earlier this month while Tanguy Ndombele’s fitness is inconsistent. Midfielders Eric Dier and Harry Winks have also suffered occasional setbacks. As well as injuries in the midfield areas, Christian Eriksen’s future at the club remains uncertain. Mourinho is also without star striker Harry Kane until April after having surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring. Fernandes, who will wear the No 30 shirt for the remainder of the season, had fallen out of favour with Benfica head coach Bruno Lage this season. When asked who he looked up to in football, the Portugal international said: ‘Cristiano [Ronaldo]. Because he’s a Portuguese player and he breaks all the records. ‘He tries to win day by day so I will have to try and do the same thing. ‘I know the squad because I’ve watched some games, I have some references like Moussa Sissoko, I know a little bit about Eric Dier because he played in Portugal and I know the coach (Jose Mourinho) because he’s a big coach and young players want to play with him because he’s one of the best. ‘I know about the staff (Assistant Head Coach Joao Sacramento and Goalkeeper Coach Nuno Santos) a little bit as well because one of my friends last year played at (their former club) Lille, so he spoke with me a little bit about the staff. Fernandes’ debut could come as early as this weekend – he is likely to be in the squad when Tottenham travel to play Watford in the Premier League on Saturday. After coming through Benfica’s youth system, Fernandes made his debut at the age of 18 in 2017. He played 53 appearances in total for Benfica and was part of the squad which won the Primeira Liga – Portugal’s premier division- last season. Fernandes has also been capped twice for Portugal, making his debut in September 2018. He will be reunited with his family in London as they already live in the capital. ‘It’s a hard story. My family, they came to London because in Portugal, work is very hard and it’s very difficult to find work,’ he said. ‘They did not have a brilliant life but they have a good life here and this is one more motivation for me to be here today. Yes, they will help me to settle here.’ WILFRED NDIDI IS DOUBTFUL FOR NIGERIA’S WORLD CUP QUALIFIER OPENER Strong indications have emerged that English Premier League side Leicester DANGOTE PERFECTING ARSENAL’S TAKEOVER NEXT YEAR The famous English Premiership side, Arsenal, which is hugely followed in N CHELSEA AGREE FIRST TRANSFER AFTER FIFA WINDOW BAN Chelsea are expected to make Norway Under-17 striker Bryan Fiabema the RUTHLESS LIVERPOOL ARE 16 POINTS CLEAR OF NEAREST OPPOSITION Liverpool continued their relentless march towards a first Premier League t	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2984
__label__cc	0.653329	0.346671	Schantel Thomas Band Christian Gospel Share Schantel Thomas's EPK! Schantel Thomas (Yes) released 2008 Napster, GreatIndieMusic, Inprodicon, Tradebit, GroupieTunes, Apple iTunes, Verizon, Rhapsody, http://www.latingospel.com/lgspace/schantelt http://www.latingospel.com/magazine439/index.php?env=-innews/detail:m9-1-1-2-s-:n-27---- http://topmusic.jp/ http://www.godtube.com/schantelthomasmusic http://www.skygospel.com/ http://cdbaby.com/cd/schantelthomas www.myspace.com/schantelfromreligion2radical Regina Thomas known as (Schantel) was born in Lawton Oklahoma on November 17, 1973. Since the age of three years old she has been singing and writing poetry that captivated many hearts. Schantel’s heartfelt roots of gospel music is how she conveys the chapters of her life opened for all to read. Schantel’s songwriting is real and it comes from her heart that many can relate to. Adding her unique, jazzy, sultry voice to the lineage of great gospel artists, Schantel brings to the table music that touches on the human spirit without pretense and with much emotional power. Capturing the passion of what it means to love God, her songs are mirrors into which we each can look and see ourselves, and know that through Jesus Christ we are more than conquerors. Schantel’s song- writing masterfully uplifts many hearts. “Music is my passion, my calling. God has chosen me to minister unto His people” Schantel says, and her intense emotional life can be heard in each of her songs as she shares her testimony. Schantel shares the hurt and then the happiness, the strength, the struggles, the peace and God’s unconditional love, favor and his grace. Schantel has sung in her local choirs starting from her youth continuing on as an adult. She sung in local groups ministering throughout her community She has shared the stage with such gospel artists like John. P. Kee in Wichita Falls Texas. and Hezekiah Walker in Hanau Germany. She has won first place in talent shows in Fort Hood Texas, and recently She has appeared in concert at venues and festivals such as at the first annual “Stone soul family affair 2008 hosted by Monica Reid of 103.1 Schantel was also one of the opening acts for the “Somewhat saved comedy show 2008. Staring comedians Minister D’Lo and Sister Betty in Texas 2008. Now ready to embark and embrace her destiny with her latest endeavor, Schantel is currently ministering at events, and ready to release her first debut single and CD in 2009 Giving thanks unto God, which without doubt has truly made room for her calling to flourish.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2986
__label__wiki	0.539162	0.539162	PARIS - LYON - BRUSSELS Strategic Lawyering Recruitment & Internship Experts’ Contributions World Law Group Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Industrial Property / New Technologies Patrimonial Law / Personal Law Banking, Finance & Credit Chemicals and Agrochemicals Real Estate, Urban Planning and Construction Projects Media and Information Technologies Home News Business Law The state of economic dependence All newsAchievementsArbitrationBanking & FinanceBusiness LawCivil LawCivil procedureCommercial LawCompetition LawConsumer LawContractsCorporate LawCriminal LawCross border corporate transactionsCustoms LawData privacyDispute resolutionEU LawEventsExperts’ contributionsFamily LawFirm newsHealth & environmentHealthcareImmigrationInheritance LawInsolvency and bankruptcyIntellectual propertyInternational LawLabor & EmploymentLegal InsightsLitigationNew technologiesPersonal dataPrivate international LawPublicationsReal estateRegulatorySports LawTax LawWhite collar crime Published on 1 March 2013 by Flore Foyatier The state of economic dependence By a decision dated February 12, 2013, the Commercial Chamber of the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme Court) provided an interesting illustration of a state of economic dependence that is defined as the impossibility, for a company, to benefit from a solution that would be technically and economically equivalent to the terms of the contractual relationship it has established with another company[1]. Article L.420-2§2 of the French Commercial Code, as amended by the Law of May 15, 2001 on new economic regulation, prohibits “the abuse by a company or group of companies of the state of economic dependence in which a client or supplier finds itself, wherever it is likely to affect the operation or the structure of competition”. Article L.420-2§2 thus sanctions abusive practices such as refusals to sell, tied sales, discriminatory practices[2], the so-called “wedding basket” practice whereby a distributor involved in a consolidation transaction that grants it a greater purchasing power renegotiates higher advantages from its suppliers[3], or even the “most-favored-customer clause” by which the business partner in a state of economic dependence is obliged to reduce the rebates it grants to third parties, etc. For such practices to be considered as abusive, the victim must find itself in a state of economic dependence. Prior to the aforementioned Law of May 15, 2001, Article L.420-2 of the French Commercial Code used to prohibit “the abuse by a company or group of companies of the state of economic dependence in which a client or supplier that has no equivalent solution finds itself”. The Law of May 15, 2001 thus removed the reference to “equivalent solution”, thereby suggesting a forthcoming softening in the criteria applied to assess the existence of a state of economic dependence or, at the very least, a reorientation of applicable case-law. But this did not happen… The French Competition Council (the French Competition Authority’s predecessor) swiftly re-affirmed the major importance of the lack of equivalent solution criterion, “considering that, while the new wording of this text no longer includes any explicit reference to the absence of equivalent solution, it remains nonetheless that economic dependence, within the meaning of Article L. 420-2 of the French Commercial Code, may only result from the impossibility for a company to benefit from a solution that is technically and economically equivalent to the terms of the contractual relationship it has established”[4]. This is precisely on this lack of equivalent solution criterion that the Cour de Cassation ruled on February 12, 2013. The legal provisions referred to before the Cour de Cassation were not those set forth in the above-mentioned Article L.420-2 of the French Commercial Code but those of Article L.442-6 2° b) of said Code – as it was drafted prior to the entry into force of the Law of august 4, 2008 – (now Article L. 442-6 I 2°) that at the time prohibited “the abuse of the dependent position of a partner […] by imposing unjustified business conditions or obligations” [5]. In the commented decision, the company EAS Fret, specialized in the collection, transport and delivery of packages and documents, had been DHL’s sub-contractor in the Côtes d’Armor area (located in Western France) since 1996. On October 25, 2004, DHL notified to EAS Fret the termination of their contractual relationship, subject to a three-month notice period. On December 22, 2004, the receivership proceedings that had been initiated against EAS Fret were converted into judicial liquidation proceedings. The judicial liquidator summoned DHL before the court, arguing notably that it had abusively taken advantage of EAS Fret’s economic dependence by imposing it unacceptable pricing conditions. To substantiate its decision to dismiss the liquidators’ claim and to uphold the judgment of the First Instance Court, the Paris Court of Appeals considered that EAS Fret’s state of economic dependence was not established pursuant to the 5 criteria consistently applied by French courts to determine the existence of a state of economic dependence, i.e. : the share that a company’s products or services represent in the turnover of its business partner (criterion n°1); the reputation of the brand (criterion n°2); the size of the business partner’s market share (criterion n°3); the factors that led to the state of economic dependence (strategic or forced choice of the victim of the challenged behavior) (criterion n°4); the existence / lack of alternative solutions (criterion n°5). The Paris Court of Appeals thus relied on an established line of decisions of the French Competition Council and Commercial Chamber of the Cour de Cassation that cumulatively apply such criteria to establish the existence of a state of economic dependence[6]. The judicial liquidator of EAS Fret complained that the appellate judges had ruled that the state of economic dependence ought to be established not only through the absence of equivalent alternative solutions but also by applying the four other above-mentioned criteria that, according to the judicial liquidator, should have been treated only as clues to capture the definition of a dependence relationship, the existence of which being reportedly established as soon as the dependent operator is deprived of equivalent alternative. The subtlety of this argument failed to convince the judges of the Court de Cassation who did not even bother to respond on this specific point, contending themselves to consider this argument as superfluous. However, the Cour de Cassation, to reject another ground of appeal put forth by the liquidator, recalled the importance of the first criterion concerning the existence / lack of alternative solutions that, in reality, is inferred from the other four criteria laid down by case-law. Precisely, out of these four other criteria, only that concerning the reputation of the brand (criterion n°2) was met in the matter at hand. DHL was not a transportation and freight leader in the Côtes d’Armor and Morbihan areas (criterion n°1), the share that DHL represented in EAS’s turnover was below 70%, as per expressly set forth by contractual provisions (criterion n°3) and, finally, DHL had not requested any sort of exclusivity. As such, it was up to EAS Fret to diversify its client base to anticipate a termination of the contractual relationship – a thing that can always happen (criterion n°4). The Cour de Cassation thus recalled that the state of economic dependence is to be assessed solely according to the existence / lack of alternative solutions, a criterion whose very substance is appraised in light of the four other above-mentioned factors. The Cour de Cassation inferred therefrom, contrary to what had been further objected to the Paris Court of Appeals, that the latter – to justify its ruling that EAS Fret had alternative solutions – did not merely demonstrate the absence of legal obstacle to the diversification through the lack of exclusivity clause. The Cour de Cassation also considered that it had been established that there was no factual and economic impossibility to find an alternative solution based on the other assessment criteria. Trial judges had wisely considered that “If there is no economic dependence, there cannot be an abuse of dependence” and dismissed the judicial liquidator’s 462,696.34 Euros claim corresponding to the liabilities of the company placed in judicial liquidation. [1] Commercial chamber of the Cour de Cassation, February 12, 2013, n°12-13.603. [2] These abusive practices are expressly mentioned in Article L.420-2§2 of the French Commercial Code: “These abuses may in particular consist of refusals to sell, tied sales, the discriminatory practices listed in Article L 442-6 or product range agreements”. [3] Decision n° 93-D-21 of the Competition Council dated June 8, 1993 relating to practices carried out during the acquisition of the company Société européenne des supermarchés by the company Grands Magasins B of the Coral Group. [4] Decision n° 01-D-49 of the Competition Council dated August 31, 2001 relating to a seizure and a request for injunction made by the company Concurrence against the company Sony. [5] In its current version, Article L.442-6 I 2° sanctions anyone who “places or attempts to place a business partner under obligations that create a significant imbalance in the parties’ rights and obligations”. [6] See in particular decisions n° 04-D-28, 06-D-16 an 09-D-02 of the Competition Council and the decision n°00-13.921rendered by the Cour de Cassation on April 9, 2002. 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__label__wiki	0.977997	0.977997	Busy-bee Sello oozes energy By Mothusi Masemola - 07 November 2017 - 11:57 Arts and Culture Trust Awards nominee Sello Ramosepele is also a public relations consultant. Entrepreneur Sello Ramosepele was on the verge of giving up on his talent search programme just hours before he received a nomination for the Arts and Culture Trust Awards. Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) is an independent funding and development agency. "[The nomination] came as an affirmation [of my work]. I had almost given up on the programme," he said. Ramosepele runs South African Music Marathon, a music talent project focusing on youth in the outlying areas. His work has seen him nominated for ACT awards in the Impacts category. His fellow nominees are founder of Mosa Media and Book Distributor Thabiso Mofokeng and choreographers Elvis Sibeko and Byron Klaasen. The winner of the Impact award category will take home R5000 while the biggest pay cheque, R30000, goes to the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Launched two years ago, Ramosepele's talent search show has unearthed two musicians he has signed to his label, Ramose Performing Arts. "We have the contestants sit as part of the audience then randomly ask them to perform their pieces for us. The judging panel is myself and members of the community." Father of theatre Gibson Kente to be honoured with a musical tribute Gibson Kente better known as the "Father of Theatre" in South Africa‚ will be honoured with a musical tribute commemorating his life and legacy this ... The 30-year-old from Rustenburg, North West, said he started the programme to help scout for musical talent in places outside urban areas. "We go to the most rural of places. After we select a winner, we record a once-off single with them and help them form relations with radio stations and other media. "We also teach them how to market themselves. Many of them use social media but do not know it can be used as a marketing tool. They can decide [after the showcase] if they want to continue with music," Ramosepele said. The talent search has had two roadshows in Rustenburg and Lesung, a rural community north of Rustenburg. "In Rustenburg we had a transport sponsor, so we got people from rural places like Phokeng and Moruleng. We had 50 people for the first show and just over 75 for the second show." Ramosepele, who studied music theory at the Royal Music Schools in KwaZulu-Natal, recently graduated from the University of South Africa with a certificate in digital marketing. "I studied online and wrote exams online as well." Now based in Joburg, Ramosepele said he was inspired to study music after he watched Dutch violinist and conductor Andre Rieu perform in SA a decade ago. A busy-bee that he is, Ramosepele also runs a PR agency Braam Vibes Publicity, and does free consultancy work for various NGOs. "I do marketing for the NGOs. They do an amazing job and no one gets to know about it." He conceded to benefiting from tax concessions by SA Revenue Service through his pro bono work at the NGOs. Ramosepele's public relations career started 12 years ago when he worked for world-famous resort Sun City during school holidays. "I worked for Sun City and did their guest relations when I was in matric. I would greet guests, show them around." For a while Ramosepele used to earn money from private PR jobs and sponsorships. "I started a blog Braam Vibes, which gained popularity. Then it moved on from just being a blog. There are companies that pay me for partnering with them because of my social media influence." Ramosepele, who grew up with three siblings, enjoys theatre and travel. Property stokvel buys its first 5.8ha piece of land Five lessons to deal with the curve balls when starting your business The ins and outs of financial emigration Ponzi bust? Millions recovered from the accounts linked to Chenge and ... Know your GEPF retirement benefit	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2991
__label__wiki	0.826187	0.826187	Takamine Takes the Stage at CMAs There were a fair amount of Takamine guitars to be seen and heard on the recent 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville. Blake Shelton played his P5DC-WB during another powerful performance of his celebrated single, “God’s Country” just before it was named CMA’s song of the year - then played it again during his “Dive Bar” duet with Garth Brooks and his custom circle G Takamine featuring Ty England playing the GB7C… minutes before Garth was named Entertainer of the Year for a record seventh time. But it was Eric Church’s stark and powerful acoustic performance of his hit song, “Some Of It” accompanied by the song’s co-writer and artist in his own right, Jeff Hyde that probably featured Takamine in its truest light. Jeff Hyde owns and plays several sweet acoustics of different brands, each with its own voice and purpose. But it was his vintage 1992 Takamine EF360S (currently the EF360S-TT) that he chose for this particular performance and audience of 12 million viewers. We could ask Jeff why he chose the Takamine…or we could just show you. Check out this clip of Eric Church and Jeff Hyde’s CMA Awards performance of Some Of It. Backstage photos by Anthony Dangio.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2994
__label__cc	0.703995	0.296005	Tennis Lesson Rates and Policies Tennis Policies The use of the courts is under the supervision of the General Manager, the Tennis Director and the Tennis Chairperson. Guests may use the courts only when playing with club members. Members with guests are to register in the Tennis Shop. A charge of $15/person is assessed on weekends and Holidays, $10/person on weekdays. A nonmember may not play as a guest more than five times per season. Published schedules may be revised at the discretion of the Tennis Director and Tennis Chairperson. When possible, changes will be placed on the club website and on the tennis bulletin board adjacent to the Tennis Shop. Members and their guests are expected to observe rules of tennis etiquette at all times. Members and their guests should be mindful of play on courts 1 and 3 while crossing the viewing areas. Members are expected to keep noise to a minimum and be respectful of play on all courts. DRESS & FOOTWEAR: Proper tennis attire must be worn on the tennis courts. Men may wear collared shirts or non-collared micro-fiber shirts, tennis shorts and non-marking tennis shoes. Golf attire, basketball shorts, cargo shorts, sleeveless shirts or T-shirts are not considered proper tennis attire and will not be permitted on the courts at any time. Only tennis shoes will be permitted on the court. Running shoes and cross fit shoes will not be allowed as it is an issue of safety not to mention, damaging to the courts. Please note that if gentlemen would like to enter the clubhouse in tennis attire then they must have shirts with collars. Ladies may wear ladies’ tennis-wear, including collared shirts, sleeveless tennis shirts, tennis shorts, dresses or skirts. Colored clothing is permitted. However, for FCTL matches, “All Whites” are required. The same dress code applies to juniors. If there are any questions about appropriate attire, please see our Tennis Director. Everything purchased in the Tennis Shop will be appropriate attire. COURT ASSIGNMENTS: The Tennis Staff is responsible for court assignments. All players must sign in at the Pro Shop to be assigned to a court. Members are encouraged to reserve courts in advance through the club website or by calling the Proshop. Courts will be reserved for one-hour play and will be assigned on the “next available court” basis. You must play on the court assigned to you by the tennis staff. Reservations shall be forfeited if you are more than 25 minutes late for the reserved time. Courts may be reserved up to one week in advance. During peak season (between May 1 – September 10) and outside of tennis shop hours (9a.m. – 5 p.m.) courts will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. During the off-season (outside of May 1 – September 10) courts will be available, weather permitting, on a first come, first-served basis. SIGN-UP FOR CLINICS: It is strongly advised that a member sign up for a clinic at least 24 hours in advance. The number of pros required is determined at that time. Members who sign up late might be able to play on a first come, first serve basis, if there is still space. However, since no more than four players can be assigned to a court, members who sign up late might not be able to play. CANCELLATION POLICIES: For all lessons, clinics and events there will be a standard 24-hour cancellation policy and although I know life happens, in the interest after other members and staff alike, I ask that you give me as much notice as possible if you need to cancel for any reason. In the case of bad weather cancellations, someone from the tennis department will reach out to anyone that is booked for lessons, clinics, practices or events to give as much notice as possible. Private Lessons (one player per instructor) Semi - Private Lessons (two players per instructor) $55/ player Assist. Professional 1 1/2 Hour $40/player Golf & Tennis Camp Ladies Mini Camp $40 per clinic Team Practice $40 per practice Working Ladies Pizza Night $35/ child $30/ singles $60/ doubles team Jr. Club Championships Tuesday Night Social $45/ person (1.5 hrs) $30/ team Kids Kick-Off Party $125/ player All clinics will require a minimum of 2 players. If one player is present during any walk-in 1½ hrs. clinic, then a 45-minute private lesson will be substituted. For the 1 hr. clinics a 30 minutes private lesson will be substituted. Please note that we have a 24-hour cancellation policy for all lessons. Any lessons, clinics or events cancelled within that 24 hour period are subject to being charged at the full rate. Reservations are limited to 1 ½ hrs. starting at 8:30am. Members are requested not to reserve two consecutive time periods. Extension 112 Monday to Sunday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm tennisshop@tamarackcountryclub.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2995
__label__cc	0.604031	0.395969	This site makes use of cookies. If you continue we'll assume you are happy to receive them. However, if you prefer, you can change your cookie settings at any time. TDSNI Academy It is important to make web sites accessible to all users. Therefore this site has been designed to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0. These guidelines are intended to make web content accessible to people with disabilities. This website has been developed to comply to a minimum of level A conformance of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, but also satisfies many other checkpoints laid out in the Guidelines for levels AA and AAA. You can change the size of text on this site by using your web browser settings. For example, in Internet Explorer you can set this by going to the menu View > Text Size or using the Zoom level at the bottom left of the status bar in Internet Explorer 7. In Mozilla Firefox this can be found under View --> Text Size. #NewsStory: CACHE Research Aims to Improve Standards in Private Rented Sector TDS’ Charitable Foundation (TDSCF) and the SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust (SDSCT) are funding a major UK-wide research programme being run... Scheme authorised by: © Copyright 2014 Tenancy Deposit Scheme Northern Ireland Limited, All rights reserved Registered Office Address: Innovation Factory 385 Springfield Road Forthriver Business Park BT12 7DGTenancy Deposit Scheme Northern Ireland Limited is a company registered in Northern Ireland with number NI 615475 A website developed by NetXtra	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line3000
__label__cc	0.666951	0.333049	Student Practice Books Activity Pages Top Classroom Products 180 Days of Practice Conquering The Grades Close Reading With Paired Text Leveled Text Dependent Question Stem Practicing for Today's Tests Great Works The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Post-Reading Activities Item: 40200_07 Suzanne I. Barchers These post-reading activities for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer allow students to share their understanding of characters, plot, and settings of the novel. They have opportunities to write, draw, and perform based on what they've learned. Get Correlations... Other Books in this Series The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: An Instructional Guide for Literature Follow along as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn embark on various, risky adventures. Readers will be eager to analyze this well-known story by completing fun, challenging activities and lessons provided in this instructional guide for literature. 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Using creative literary and informational texts as well as fun math problems, students will build the foundational skills they need to become well-rounded learners. Bright & Brainy: 1st Grade Practice Inspire brainy learners with fun and engaging activities in reading, writing, and math. Using creative literary and informational texts as well as fun math problems, students will build the essential skills they need to become well-rounded learners. Instant downloads available from this book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Vocabulary Activities Item Number: 40200_01 These vocabulary activities for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer incorporate key skills for college and career readiness. The activities integrate vocabulary with a study of the text. Includes text-dependent questions, definitions, and text-based sentences. 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__label__wiki	0.871035	0.871035	Logitech shows off G27 racing wheel Helical gears for a smoother ride Logitech G27 wheel - car not included Logitech has unveiled its latest gaming peripheral, with the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel marking a significant improvement on its predecessor the G25. News of the wheel leaked out back at the beginning of the year, but the company has now confirmed that the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel is coming out for PC and PS3. The key changes in the latest model are the number of buttons on the wheel, the feeling of the 'shifter module' and the force feedback. Helical opter The force feedback has been changed by the inclusion of something called helical gears – diagonal cut instead of the normal spur gears - which reduces noise and brings a greater smoothness. The wheel, which is leather coated and has stainless steel - along with the pedal and shifter (gear) units has not yet been given a UK release date or price, but it's only a matter of time. See more Peripherals news	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line3004
__label__wiki	0.526834	0.526834	Privacy Policy for Techsolutionclub Techsolutionclub New Tech Every Day Discover Pakistan Samsung Launched Galaxy A30s and A50s With Improved Camera & Design Published August 23, 2019 by Tahir Naqash Samsung has finally taken the wraps off of its performance-driven A-series smartphones, the A50s, and the A30s. Featuring a new contemporary look, these smartphones are optimized for generation Z who like to “capture and share their experiences instantaneously”. Both feature a versatile camera, an Infinity-U display, and long-lasting batteries. As the name suggests, both devices are upgrades over the Galaxy A30 and A50. Launched with a striking new design and a great camera, the Samsung Galaxy A50s has slightly lower specifications compared to its predecessor. The new A50s comes with a redesigned rear panel which features a holographic design and a unique geometric pattern. The smartphone is available in four colors namely: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Violet, and Prism Crush Green. The triple sensor rear camera is vertically aligned on the top left and the fingerprint sensor is mounted inside the display. Display-wise, the smartphone borrows almost everything from its predecessor. It features a 6.4-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) resolution Infinity-U Super AMOLED display with 403 PPI pixel density and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection. Internals and Storage Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A50s uses an Octa-core Exynos 9610 (10 nm) chipset in combination with 4 GB or 6 GB RAM and 64 GB or 128 GB built-in storage. The storage is expandable by up to 512 GB via a dedicated SD card slot. On the software front, the smartphone will run on Android 9.0 Pie topped with One UI. Samsung has mainly focused on improving the cameras with these phones. The A50s come with a powerful triple sensor rear camera featuring a 48 MP main sensor, followed by an 8 MP ultra-wide lens with 123-degree FOV and a 5 MP depth sensor same as the previously launched A50. The selfie camera, on the other hand, has been upgraded from 25 MP to 32 MP. Battery and Pricing The A50s features a 4000 mAh battery backed up by 15W fast charging and a USB Type-C port. As far as the availability and pricing are concerned, Samsung hasn’t said anything yet. Following the same design pattern as the A50s, this smartphone has been slightly downgraded compared to the A30 as far as specifications are concerned. Just like the A50s, the Samsung Galaxy A30s also come with a futuristic holographic effect and a unique geometric pattern on the back. It will also come in the same four colors namely: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Violet, and Prism Crush Green. Moreover, the camera alignment and fingerprint sensor positions are also similar to the Samsung A50s. Display-wise, the smartphone is home to a 6.4-inch Infinity-V Super AMOLED display with HD+ (720p) resolution, 269 ppi pixel density and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Internal and Storage Internally, the smartphone is powered by a 14nm Exynos 7904 octa-core chipset coupled with 3 GB or 4 GB RAM and 32 GB, 64 GB or 128 GB of built-in storage. It runs on Samsung Experience 9.5 flavored Android 9.0 Pie. The A30s, just like the A50s, features improvements on the camera side of things. At the back, the smartphone comes with a triple sensor rear camera featuring a 25 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide shooter and a 5 MP depth sensor. The camera also comes with a few smart camera tools including Intelligent Flaw Detector and Scene Optimizer. On the front, it has a 16 MP camera for selfies. Samsung Galaxy A30s packs a 4000 mAh battery with 15W fast charging. Just like A50s, its pricing and availability details are yet to be announced. Source: Propakistani.pk Tahir Naqash Published in Gadgets, news, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy A30s, Samsung Galaxy A30s price in Pakistan, Samsung Galaxy A50s and Samsung Galaxy A50s price in Pakistan Techsolutionclub.com The Style Icon, Vivo S1 Pro is Now Available For Sale Across Pakistan 5 Incredible Facts about Infinix S5 lite A Buzz-worthy Cricket Super Star Challenge by Tecno is here!! PSDF signs contracts to fund specialized training for Non-Muslim Youth Is Infinix redefining success in Pakistan? TechsolutionclubNew Tech Every Day	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line3005
__label__cc	0.570036	0.429964	2019 Chevy Spark Additive Alert: Orange Metallic Burst Scheme Now Available By Jim Butler Chevrolet \| Uncategorized \| No Comments Small in size and big on safety is exactly what we tell our customers here at Jim Butler regarding the great reasons to own a Spark. There have recently been four new exterior colors added to the palette: Caribbean Blue Metallic, Passion Fruit, Raspberry, and Orange Burst Metallic. The Orange Metallic hue is available in conjunction with all trim levels, and with the Jet Black or Jet Black with Orange Burst interior color combinations. This selection is currently available on most dealer lots, and you can inquire with us about availability when you come down for a test drive to see just how practical and capable the Spark is! The Spark is a car that may appear on the smaller side at first, but with 10 standard airbags, a steel safety cage and available advanced safety features, it is at the top of its class as far as providing a sense of security. With Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking, the system senses when a front-end collision with a detected vehicle is imminent. While traveling between 5 and 37 mph, it can be an ingenious way to prevent a bad event at low speeds. Lane Departure Warning is an amazing benefit: if you happen to drift unintentionally from your lane without engaging your turn signal, it puts to use the camera sensor to detect lane markings when traveling over 35 mph, and alerts you to quickly get back on track. If looks on the more rugged side and a penchant for vehicles that lean towards adventurous are more your style, the Spark ACTIV is the perfect subcompact option. It sports 15-inch aluminum wheels, roof rails, rocker panel and fender trim, unique front and rear bumpers, black leatherette heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a package offering raised suspension. Many of the people we talk to right here in St Louis are interested in cars on the compact side that offer the perfect in daily driving capabilities and safety features, so cars like the Spark provide a simple solution that embodies many different driving types instantaneously. With any new vehicle purchase like the Spark here at Jim Butler, one of the things you’ll find most comforting is the fact that we’ve got you covered mile after mile. You can rest easy knowing that as soon as you leave the lot with a new car, you’ll be covered with a comprehensive Complete Care package. With all new 2019 cars, this includes one maintenance visit with an oil change, all-important tire rotation, and multi-point inspection, as well as 5-years or 60,000 miles of 24-hour Roadside Assistance. Make sure to ask us about the 1-month available trial of Chevy connected services, with 1-month of OnStar Safety and Security Plan coverage, and 1-month or 3GB of 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot data, (whichever comes first). The Spark is just one of the many selections we have here at Jim Butler that is ideal for the infinite possibilities on hand for a new graduate or family in their infancy: You’ll be amazed at how great the potential to grow and fortify a future is when you have a vehicle like this at your disposal: the Spark is an engineering accomplishment that keeps giving back at every single available opportunity! 2019 Chevy Spark Receives Raspberry Color + More Included in Base Price The ultra-small and savvy subcompact known as the Spark truly has a lot of traits to appreciate: it is the vehicle that Car and Driver deemed “chock full of value,” and possessing nearly perfect road manners. It is absolutely a car for those looking for a bargain, and shamelessly promotes itself as such. There is no shame in fulfilling a very crucial area of demand in the current marketplace: those consumers who are looking for a reliable vehicle, and don’t want to have to break the bank to attain it. The Spark is now adding four new exterior colors to its selection range: Passion Fruit, Orange Burst Metallic, Caribbean Blue Metallic, and Raspberry. With the designation GUO for color code and the touch-up paint code WA-695D, it’s an ultra-cool way to ring in the coming of fall, when thoughts of cinnamon, apple, and trees with colorful leaves are a sign of annual change that we all look forward to in droves. During the past decade, new car buyers are realizing all of the awesome options at hand for color customization, and many are straying from what was once considered traditional. All of us on staff here at Jim Butler will be bringing you back the Spark to be available in LS, LT, and 2LT trims, and the Activ model will make its return as well, with plastic outer-body, and a .2-inch higher ride than other variants. As before, it will come with a 7.0-inch touchscreen sporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, built-in 4G LTE data connection with a powered Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, backup camera, and 10 airbags. This is a great selection for the daily driver who does not have any interest in supporting the massively gas-guzzling club’s “mountain-moving” mantra, and wishes to have a safe, efficient, and modern means of getting from A to B. The Drive Confidence Package for next year’s model includes forward-collision as well as lane-departure warning. There is also an automated emergency braking feature: in the event the car senses that you may be about to encounter a crash, it will apply the brakes for you, or cleverly augment the driver’s braking inputs to avoid dangerous impact. If you move up to the 1LT trim, you are the lucky recipient of 15-inch alloy wheels, power windows and locks, keyless entry, cruise control, heated and power side view mirrors, LED daytime running lights, and the vast sea of versatile entertainment known as SiriusXM satellite radio. The 2LT trim is where things really heat up: it comes equipped with leatherette seating, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver accents, a proximity key, push-start ignition, rear parking sensors, heated front seats, an upgraded instrument cluster display, and exterior chrome trim. You can’t go wrong in any urban area with a car that delivers an EPA-rated 29/38 mpg city/highway, fulfilling a longstanding commitment on behalf of Chevy to always pack an Earth-appreciating punch within the realm of fuel efficiency. We invite you to come down and see how Chevy did not forget about performance when loading up so much into a small package: the Spark is on track to win over many urbanites with a desire to keep things scaled down, and we deem it an absolute and ultra-efficient success! 2019 Chevy Spark Revamped For 2019, Eco and Budget-Minded Quality Abound As the time of year begins to edge into the season where the next year’s model details are being leaked, there is no shortage of curiosity about the invigorating and punchy Chevy Spark. A completely restyled front end delivers a new fascia, grille, and headlamps on LS, 1LT, and 2LT models. Projection-style headlamps are added, as well as LED daytime running lamps on 1LT and 2LT. A completely updated face and new available active safety technology add a new vibe of confidence and quirk to the front-running mini-car that is the current triumphant sales leader in its segment. Customers have been easily swayed by the excellent value offered by the Spark and the excitement of getting into an affordable car that offers reliable connectivity and safety. Newly available Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking can help drivers reduce the severity of low-speed front-end collisions by applying the brakes, or enhancing the braking job already being performed by the driver. The awesome new styling details are an ideal boost to the vehicle’s appearance, with a rich use of chrome in the grille, helping the popular car further bear a resemblance to the rest it’s siblings in the Chevy car family. Dual-element taillamps on the rear are on deck to help with the signature brand cue mood, and one of its best traits is the ability to choose between many various bright and mood-lifting color choices. The 2019 Spark is offered in LS, LT, 2LT, and ACTIV trim levels, with the ACTIV sporting a 10mm ride height increase. All available trims feature standard A/C, 10 standard airbags, and a camera system with the rear-vision system. Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking is a segment-exclusive addition to the Driver Confidence Package, working hand-in-hand with the already-in-place Forward Collision Alert, and Lane Departure Warning. The demographic that this car is truly striving to reach and appeal to is going to go absolutely wild over the standard Chevy infotainment system: it features phone integration compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, limited trial of OnStar Service, and access to full connectivity at no additional cost, all under the guise of the stellar MyChevrolet mobile app. The prior model’s USB port and Auxiliary jack are now replaced with two illuminated USB data ports, and the cabin is now basked in light courtesy of the True White color hue. New colors added to the available choice are Orange Burst Metallic, Passion Fruit, Caribbean Blue Metallic, and Raspberry. Power is generated with a 1.4 DOHC engine, paired with a manual transmission, or continuously variable transmission. We have loved the privilege of representing the most awarded and fastest-growing brand the last four years overall here at Jim Butler, and we are consistently excited to see upgrades for this budget-friendly model. Come test drive the car that Road Show claimed “boasts one of the most impressive color palettes in the entire product range”, and experience automotive greatness on an entirely savvy and eco-friendly choice! Small and Mighty: New 2016 Chevy Spark Is the Ideal City Car for St. Louis By Jim Butler Chevrolet \| 2016 Spark \| No Comments Technology and efficiency are the name of the game in impeccable compact car from Jim Butler Chevrolet The new 2016 Chevrolet Spark is now available near St. Louis at Jim Butler Chevrolet in Fenton, Mo. For those living in St. Louis city or other metropolitan areas, this improved compact hatchback has the efficiency and size that urban-centered drivers crave in a vehicle. For those times you need to hit the highway, the Spark can offer you up to 41 mpg with equipped with the continuously variable transmission (CVT). The engine size has been bumped up to 1.4-liters, 0.2 liters more than the outgoing model. Now with an ECOTEC engine, the Spark can do more for St. Louisans. Choose between the aforementioned CVT automatic transmission or, for fans of the stickshift, a five-speed manual transmission to stay in total control. Available safety and comfort features such as forward collision alert, lane-departure warning and a power sunroof, you can make your Spark more uniquely yours for conquering the urban jungle. The technology is the other area where the Spark shines. Standard is the Chevrolet MyLink seven-inch touchscreen which includes Bluetooth streaming audio. New 2016 Spark owners could stop there, but Chevrolet added a new dynamic to the Spark’s technology this year. Available smartphone integration allows you to use some of your smartphone apps while driving. With Apple CarPlay and, coming soon, Android Auto, your phone’s apps can be part of the Spark. You can have your text messages read aloud, music apps used and any navigation apps from your phone utilized. Returning is a newer Chevrolet staple — available 4G LTE Wi-Fi. With this nifty feature, you can turn your new ’16 Spark into a mobile hotspot with the capability to connect up to seven devices to the Internet. Now, you and your friends can search the latest Internet reviews for your next favorite location downtown. All this and more are packed into the 2016 Chevy Spark. To test drive one near St. Louis or to learn more, contact Jim Butler Chevrolet online or give us a call at 636-349-3222. Browse our selection of Chevrolet Spark City Cars 2015 Spark Named Most Affordable Hatchback in US by Autoblog By Jim Butler Chevrolet \| Spark News \| No Comments Sleek and affordable city car offers both manual and automatic transmissions on entry trim The 2015 Chevrolet Spark city car was named the most affordable hatchback in the U.S. according to Autoblog! This vehicle gets up to an outstanding 39 MPG Hwy and 31 MPG City! Sparks usually have automatic transmissions, but stick shift fans will be happy to know manual transmissions are also available! There is up to 31.2 cubic feet of cargo space in this model, so you can take all of your luggage on a weekend trip. The rear seats fold down to produce the most amount of space with versatility for all possibilities! The 1.2L 4-cylinder engine powers the Spark across its six trim levels, with the entry level LS trim making Autoblog’s list. Both the LS trims with manual and automatic transmissions start at less than $13,000 at Jim Butler Chevrolet, the #1 Chevy dealer in Missouri! We recommend Jim Butler’s Chevrolet 2015 and soon-to-be released 2016 Spark to those living in urban areas. Its convenient body size and great gas mileage make the Spark the perfect car to zip around anywhere near or far. This would make a great addition to anyone living in downtown St. Louis! It could also be a perfect addition to any college student/ recent college graduate’s lifestyle! There is a lot of versatility to provide room for 3 extra backseat passengers, or extra cargo space for any transporting needs. The Spark received a Kelly Blue Book overall Consumer Rating of 9.3 out of 10. Customers are highly satisfied with this model, and we believe you will be too! To learn more about the 2015 Chevy Spark, call us today at 888-640-6826. As your St. Louis Chevrolet dealer, we invite you to check out the Spark in person at our Fenton dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Arnold, Belleville or Chesterfield area, stop by our lot at 759 Gravois Bluffs Blvd. in Fenton. Here at Jim Butler you can make your Spark purchase with confidence. We are located in Fenton, MO, and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield, Belleville, Fenton and Arnold Chevrolet dealer. Check Out our Spark Inventory! Redesigned Chevy Spark Offers More Powerful Engine, Efficiency and Safety Features 2016 model year of Chevrolet’s globally popular city car set for end of ‘15 sale date The all-new 2016 Chevy Spark is ready to be your guide through the urban jungle and presents a great car for those living in St. Louis city and downtown St. Louis! These redesigned “minicars” are set to go on sale at Jim Butler Chevrolet in Fenton, MO, during the fourth quarter of 2015. “The redesigned 2016 Spark builds on a strong legacy and takes the segment to a higher level with features and technologies not typically offered,” Alan Batey, GM North American and Global Chevrolet president, said. A more sophisticated exterior The new 2016 Chevy Spark has a sleeker look about it. The wheelbase has been lengthened slightly, and the height has been lowered approximately 1.6 inches than the 2015 Spark. This lower profile reduces aerodynamic drag to help improve efficiency, and interior adjustments maintain the Spark’s traditionally generous headroom. The Chevy Spark’s latest edition builds on an all-new, more robust architecture serving as the foundation for its more sophisticated driving experience. A stronger body structure enabled engineers to tune ride and handling more precisely for greater feelings of control and refinement. This all offered while also keeping a quieter ride. Three new colors are also available for the Spark — Toasted Marshmallow, Kalamata and Splash. Interior shows off attention to details Higher quality fabrics, higher-density seat foam and upgrade materials make the seats in the Chevy Spark even more comfortable. They also enhance durability and create a more sophisticated feel. An all-new instrument panel design with an advanced liquid crystal display (LCD) features a prominent “center stack” for the infotainment and climate system controls. New volume control and other physical buttons reduce complexity and enhance the system intuitiveness. The Spark’s all-new MyLink radio features a capacitive-touch color display, with an icon-based interface similar to smartphones and other electronic devices. And like a smartphone, the capacitive-touch display allows swiping, pinching and other gestures for quick, easy operation. A new Chevy wouldn’t be complete without the available OnStar with 4G LTE built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. It provides a mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected. The hotspot is on whenever the vehicle is on. A Spark of power added under the hood The engine powering the 2016 Spark gets an increase in horsepower. The 1.4-liter Ecotec small-displacement engine now offers an estimated 98 horsepower. This represents a 16 percent increase from the 2015 Spark. Spark’s new 1.4L features an aluminum cylinder block and head, which helps reduce the vehicle’s overall mass to enhance performance and efficiency. Chevy has been working to better the handling of its vehicles by reducing weight, and the Spark has undergone some of the same changes. The cylinder head also incorporates an integrated exhaust manifold, which further reduces weight. These changes help improve the Spark’s efficiency and create a more responsive driving experience. Engine efficiency is also enhanced through reduced friction, including low-friction piston rings, a low-friction camshaft drive and a low-friction oil pump. A five-speed manual transmission or dual-range continuously variable transmission are available with the new 1.4L. Spark’s enhanced safety features The 2015 Spark was an IIHS Top Safety Pick, and the 2016 model wants to build on that accolade. A stronger body structure and more safety features — both passive and active — make the Spark an even safer driving choice for the unpredictability of both city and highway driving. Ten standard air bags include driver/front passenger knee air bags, roof rail side air bags and seat-mounted thorax/pelvic air bags. A rollover sensing and protection system is also offered. A rear-vision camera system is standard, and rear park assist is offered. Additionally, new active safety features can help drivers avoid collisions through camera-based technology providing alerts to possible collision threats: Side Blind Spot Alert. Look for the all-new 2016 Chevy Spark at Jim Butler Chevrolet by the end of 2015. Jim Butler Chevrolet is the No.1 Chevy dealer in Missouri and is your St. Louis Chevy source! 2014 Chevy Spark EV Coming Soon to Jim Butler Chevrolet The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is the first all-electric car General Motors has launched in 14 years. Jim Butler Chevrolet can’t wait to get the sequel to the GM EV 1 from 1999 on the lot in St. Louis. The 2014 Chevy Spark EV has major improvements that may even make it the most efficient electric car on sale in St. Louis. The 2014 Chevy Spark EV is the first electric car to offer the SAE’s new combo plug for DC fast charging. The 21-kWh lithium-ion battery can recharge the electric car from dead to 80 percent in 20 minutes. The 2014 Chevy Spark EV is able to be charged with Level 2 charge ports without requiring a secondary connection. With 400 Ib-ft of torque and 130 horsepower, the 2013 Chevy Spark EV goes from zero to 60 in less than eight seconds. The 2013 Chevy Spark has an EPA-estimated range of 82 miles and a combined 119 MPGe. Jim Butler Chevrolet will let you know when the 2014 Chevy Spark EV will arrive in St. Louis! Chevy Spark Videos Fit to be Dyed: Chevrolet Spark Suits Up for The Color Run™ Multicolor version of brand’s first U.S. mini car will pace urban 5K races nationally The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Spark, a city car offered in bold hues such as Jalapeno, Salsa Red, Lemonade, Denim Blue and Techno Pink, will pace nearly 10,000 runners in The Color Run™ this Saturday and Sunday at the Aviator Sports Center in Brooklyn, the first of numerous Spark-paced races across the country. Chevrolet and The Color Run today announced a sponsorship deal that makes the Spark – Chevrolet’s first mini car for the U.S. and Canadian markets – the official vehicle and pace car for The Color Run through 2013.The Color Run is a popular, nationwide series of urban 5K races in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors for each kilometer. Participation in and buzz for The Color Run have exploded since its debut last year, with nearly a half-million “likes” on Facebook.”The Spark and The Color Run are perfect running mates because both appeal to style-conscious, high-energy urbanites who don’t live life in neutral,” said Cristi Landy, marketing director, Chevrolet Spark. “We hope Color Runners will like what they see when they meet the Spark.” Read More 2013 Chevrolet Spark Maximizes the Mini Car Segment Ten ways Chevy’s first mini car for North America delivers a huge driving experience The 2013 Chevrolet Spark mini car, Chevrolet’s first mini car for the U.S. and Canadian markets, is a sporty four-passenger, five-door hatch. It is designed to excite first-time buyers and city dwellers with its bold styling and colors, affordability, the safety of 10 standard air bags, fuel efficiency and maneuverability. Spark also is the only car in its segment to provide MyLink Radio – a seven-inch color touch screen radio capable of displaying smartphone-based music, videos, photos and contacts for hands-free calling. MyLink Radio comes with two embedded apps for Pandora internet radio and Stitcher Smart Radio and later, BringGo, an embedded app for full-function GPS navigation, will be available for purchase. Though compact, Spark offers more passenger and cargo room than other mini-cars such as the Fiat 500, Smartfortwo and the Scion iQ. Equipped with the Ecotec 1.25L four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission, Spark offers competitive EPA-estimated fuel economy of 38 mpg hwy. Read More Connect with Jim Butler Chevrolet Copyright ©2015 Jim Butler Chevrolet / Jim Butler Auto Group - All Rights Reserved. Site by Rational Design Studio and FarFetched Studios.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line3011
__label__wiki	0.503675	0.503675	Illinois / Chicago / 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr., Chicago, 60605 2020 Chicago Fire Season Tickets - Season Package (Includes Tickets for all Regular Season Home Games) TBD - Soldier Field, Chicago, IL, US 0 tickets left SatMar 21 Atlanta United FC at Chicago Fire 2:30 PM - Soldier Field, Chicago, IL, US SatApr 4 New York Red Bulls at Chicago Fire Columbus Crew at Chicago Fire SatApr 25 LAFC at Chicago Fire SatMay 9 Inter Miami CF at Chicago Fire FC Cincinnati at Chicago Fire WedMay 27 Portland Timbers at Chicago Fire New England Revolution at Chicago Fire FriJun 5 Cirque du Solel Alegria Chicago SatJun 6 SunJun 7 TueJun 9 WedJun 10 ThuJun 11 FriJun 12 SatJun 13 Solider Field Tickets Home of the Monsters of the Midway, the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field is a historic venue that was updated drastically in 2002 to provide fans with a modern stadium experience while maintaining the historic facade. Originally opened in 1924, the stadium has been home to many of the key moments in both sports and music history. In addition to the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Soldier Field was also the site of the final Grateful Dead concerts, both in 1995 with Jerry Garcia, and in 2015. Soldier Field regularly hosts international soccer events such as the CONCACAF Gold Cup and music concerts such as U2 and Metallica. The famed circus troupe Cirque du Soleil also has extended engagements at Soldier Field in the NFL offseason. Pick up you Solider Field tickets at StubHub today! Where are the good seats at Soldier Field? The midfield seats located in the lower bowl provide the best combination of proximity and sightlines for fans. These sections are numbered from 106-112 and 133-141. The upper level seats from Section 434-440 also provide a good vantage point at a lower price. The 200 level holds the Club Seats that provide fans with exclusive access to certain amenities and restaurants. There are also Club seats in Sections 103 and 104. Is Soldier Field accessible by public transportation? Solider Field is located off of Lakeshore Drive just south of the Loop. The CTA's Red, Orange and Green Lines have stops at Roosevelt with is a few blocks away from Soldier Field. In addition, fans can take the 128 Express Bus that provides services between Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center and Soldier Field. The 146 Inner Drive/Michigan Exp. also stops in front of the stadium. Is there parking on the premises? Soldier Field parking is a combination of parking garages and lots. Parking opens four hours before the event for fans who want to tailgate before Bears' games. The Adler Planetarium Lot and the Burnham Harbor Lot are popular with those who like to get a good tailgate going prior to entering Soldier Field. What is the Capacity of Soldier Field? Soldier Field is one of the more intimate venues in the NFL. For football, the stadium seats 61,500 fans. The stadium can hold even more fans for concerts using the area on the playing field. When the Grateful Dead played their closing concerts in 2015, over 70,000 packed into Soldier Field for each of the concerts, setting an attendance record for the venue. What concessions are there at Soldier Field? Those with Soldier Field tickets can enjoy the best of Chicago cuisine at Soldier Field. Fans can buy sausages at several different locations inside the stadium, including Buona Beef which has locations on the lower and upper levels. In fact, fans can buy Italian beef at 14 different points throughout the stadium. On the sausage theme, fans can also buy beer-soaked brats.Back to Top	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line3015
__label__wiki	0.57613	0.57613	Food & DrinkView Food & Drink CategoryLifestyleView Lifestyle Category Tipping in Toronto: Is 18 per cent the New 15 per cent? The real question Torontonians have been asking themselves is, is 18 per cent the new 15 per cent tip? By StyleDemocracy By StyleDemocracyView Author PostsJul 19th 2016 To tip or not to tip? That is the question. Actually, the real question Torontonians have been asking themselves is, is 18 per cent the new 15 per cent tip? While those with fat expense accounts are tipping 20 per cent and those tight in the wallet are paying gratuity closer to 10 per cent, what are those on the fence to do? I decided to dig into the subject and asked Michelle Chieng, a Top 20 Partner-level server at Joey’s Eaton Centre, what the tipping expectation from a server’s point of view was. She agreed that yes, 18 per cent should be the new 15 per cent thanks to how ‘tip out,’ the profit servers give back to their restaurant to disperse between front and back-of-house, has risen over the years. “We tip out 6 per cent of our total sales, not out of the actual tips we make,” said Chieng. “If people don’t leave a tip, you are essentially paying to serve them.” This means that your 15 per cent tip is actually closer to 9 per cent for your favourite server. “We tip out 6 per cent of our total sales, not out of the actual tips we make. If people don’t leave a tip, you are essentially paying to serve them.” To skirt this issue, the Canadian government recently passed the Protecting Employees’ Tips Act, making it illegal for employers to withhold tips and in some cases, putting an end to managers pocketing the tips for themselves. Local restaurants like Indian Street Food Co., Sidecar and the Toronto Temperance Society have already or plan to forego the entire tipping process. In all cases, the restaurants are upping prices on the menu or the final bill to ensure all of their employees – from hostesses and bussers to servers and kitchen staff – are fairly and equally compensated for their hard work. Striking out tips is completely valid as long as the restaurants and servers provide “some fucking good service [with] no attitude, no bullsht and [are] f*king happy doing it.” To get a restaurateur’s perspective, we spoke to chef Andres Marquez, former co-owner of Fonda Lola. His belief is that “the patron ultimately benefits from the sense of family that an equal, collective system of gratuity creates,” and that striking out tips is completely valid as long as the restaurants and servers provide “some fucking good service [with] no attitude, no bullshit and [are] fucking happy doing it.” At a roundtable discussion with the Vv Magazine team, there was no unanimous answer on what the heck regular joes with no experience in the industry are to tip. Some answered 18 per cent, while others were flabbergasted at the suggestion, so I dug a little deeper. Frequent restaurant-goer and marketing professional, Stephen Gasparek said that, “I would agree that 18 per cent is the new 15 per cent. If it’s a bit of a wank (sic) with the service, you’d give 15 per cent and you shouldn’t feel bad about that.” Another industry member and patron said that, “as a server, for bad service I’ll leave 15 per cent. I’m usually leaving 20 per cent across the board.” People have pointed out that nowadays 15 per cent is a starting point, but not necessarily the golden standard. But what about the other pockets of the service industry with entirely different parameters, like take-out and coffee spots? Sarah Brown, an employee at Tokyo Smoke said, “I will get tipped, but it’s a coffee. Tipping a quarter to a dollar per drink is pretty great.” In this particular court of public opinion, people have pointed out that nowadays 15 per cent is a starting point, but not necessarily the golden standard. If you’re reading this, it’s too late to pretend prices on everything, in every industry aren’t rising, but have no fear. Tipping doesn’t have to push you over the edge financially – there are plenty of ways to show appreciation. For starters, just be nice! “Call in to let the restaurant know that someone is doing a good job. That does end up benefitting us, and it’s nice to be recognized,” said Chieng. If you can’t pay up, try paying it forward. RELATED LINK: Tipping in Toronto: Why are only 65% of us Tipping at all? This article originally appeared on our sister website View the Vibe – Written by Danielle Finestone Food & DrinkLifestyle eatingetiquetteFood and Drinkrestaurantstipping The Running List Of Retail Store Closures And Bankruptcies In 2020 DealsView Deals CategoryShoppingView Shopping Category 8 Sales To Shop This Weekend: Gap, Hudson's Bay & More DealsView Deals CategoryLifestyleView Lifestyle CategoryTorontoView Toronto Category Here Are All The Free Items You Can Get On Your Birthday In Toronto 10 Sales To Shop This Weekend: adidas, Everlane, Anthropologie & More	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line3017
__label__cc	0.680441	0.319559	To provide you with the best experience, Sugar Reef Bequia - Adults Only uses its own and third-party cookies on its website for technical, analytical and marketing purposes. By continuing to browse our site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Please consult our Cookie Notice for more information. Go or No Sugar Reef Bequia - Adults Only VC0400 Crescent Beach Saint Vincent & Grenadines info@sugarreefbequia.com Community Press Sugar Reef Bequia in the Press Below are excerpts from articles about Sugar Reef, with links to the originals, when available. To see what our recent guests say about Sugar Reef, please read the reviews on TripAdvisor for Sugar Reef Bequia (hotel) and Sugar Reef Cafe (restaurant). For links to more information Bequia generally, see "Don't Take Our Word." "Green Luxury in the Grenadines" features Sugar Reef, where "The guests can relax on the sands under a thatch umbrella, and snack on homemade toasted coconut chips that are made with the property's own virgin coconut oil. (I couldn't get enough of these slightly salty slivers.)" The "Best Islands to Live On" issue showcases Sugar Reef's view on its cover and on a two-page spread inside. Need we say more? (August 2013) "The best holiday I've ever had was ... a trip to the island of Bequia in the Caribbean. I hate touristy places and this was the Caribbean I was looking for... We stayed in the most spectacular house in a deserted part of the island." Miranda Kresnikoff, travel programme presenter (March 2013) Live Share Travel "The quaintest hotel we've stayed at during our #SVGLiming trip. Sugar Reef has just three rooms right on the beach, then five up on the hill at the French House, with a pool and incredible views of the ocean and Bequia countryside. Owner Heather says the interiors reflect a 1950-60s Caribbean style - like in the days when Bond author Ian Flemming lived in the Caribbean." (February 2013) Places to Go for Luxury "If you’re looking for something a little more boutique and rustic the the Sugar Reef is the perfect place for you. Nestled in a valley it has its own short stretch of pristine tropical beach so you’ll never be bothered while sunbathing... The beach front rooms right next to the beautiful lobby with chandeliers made of driftwood & shells, a wonderful open space to try their fabulous cuisine. For a more panoramic view there’s the old plantation house up on the hill, ...the views are nothing short of spectacular. They even offer a free ride up and down the hill between the two so you have no excuse not to enjoy the view and the beach." (February 2013) Travel with a Mate "...A cute boutique style resort nestled in a small bay on the east side of the island. With just a few houses dotted around the hills there’s a great sense of space and seclusion here and both the location and the decor of the hotel feel very connected with nature." (January 2013) At Sugar Reef, "the rooms have four-poster beds and share a vast tree-canopy veranda with unsurpassable views across Mustique and Canouan." (December 2012) Uncommon Caribbean "The property consists of just eight guest rooms, each one named for Grenadines islands. Accommodations are housed at the property’s Beach Club and French House, both nestled on a 65-acre working plantation estate (coconuts, bananas, guavas, papaya, etc.) in the center of the amazing reef-protected bay." (November 2012) TTG@WTM "Those that can't live without 24/7 mobile data access, flat-screen TV and duty-free stores should look elsewhere. Instead, Sugar Reef promises to offer dances with "barefoot yachties," coral reef diving, fresh breezes and the sound of surf." (November 2012)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line3021

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