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Vancouver housing market ‘vulnerable’ to money laundering
Vancouver real estate agent Keith Roy calls for greater training.
Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Kathy Tomlinson
Published March 17, 2016 Updated May 16, 2018
Dozens of Vancouver-area real estate firms are failing to comply with federal anti-money-laundering laws that require them to identify who their clients are and where their money comes from, The Globe and Mail has learned.
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FinTRAC), which enforces the legislation, says it found "significant" or "very significant" deficiencies within some five dozen B.C. brokerages in the past year. It decided to step up scrutiny over worries that money primarily from China is being laundered through Vancouver real estate.
"There were concerns being raised that those in the real estate sector were not fulfilling the obligations under the act, as well as other concerns expressed about the movement of money," said spokesperson Darren Gibb. "The real estate sector is highly vulnerable to money laundering."
Federal examiners visited 80 realty offices in the Vancouver area to delve into their paperwork and procedures. In 55 instances – most involving brokerage firms and some focusing just on individual agents – they found practices significantly lacking. In an undisclosed number of additional cases, the violations are serious enough to warrant fines.
"The very significant deficiencies will lead to additional enforcement action and possibly penalties," said Mr. Gibb. "We found a number of obligations that were not being respected."
FinTRAC found that some real estate agents were neglecting to get proper ID from clients, such as drivers' licences or passports.
Attempts to verify sources of money were found to be inadequate or non-existent. According to the agency, some brokerage firms were also failing to report suspicious or large cash transactions, which is also required by law. Between 2012 and 2015, the agency received just seven reports of that nature from the real estate sector in Vancouver.
The 80 entities put under examination were not chosen randomly. FinTRAC says it targeted brokerage firms and agents it had complaints or concerns about, including those doing a large number of transactions.
The findings come after a Globe investigation into speculation and flipping led the B.C. government to also put the real estate industry under scrutiny. An advisory group is now looking at any practice "that could pose a risk to consumers or that fails to meet the standards expected by the public."
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), which leads industry training on anti-money-laundering compliance, says it understands there is a problem but it blames the federal agency. It calls FinTRAC's training webinar "clearly insufficient," while it says the industry invested "heavily" in two staffers plus outside firms to bring members up to speed.
"It would be nice if FinTRAC would invest similar time and effort," said Randall McCauley, CREA's vice-president of government and public relations. Mr. McCauley calls it "ridiculous" to expect individual real estate agents to have the same infrastructure as banks or casinos to track clients. He adds, the requirement to increase scrutiny of any client that does two transactions in five years shows "a lack of understanding" of the industry.
"A huge percentage of our members help individuals sell, then buy a home within days or weeks," Mr. McCauley said. "Why is the second transaction riskier? Why is there more work for our members?" FinTRAC points out that, by law, the onus is on the real estate sector to comply with anti-money-laundering rules.
A Vancouver real estate agent who sits on the professional-conduct committee of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) says he's not surprised standards are lacking.
"It's too easy to become a Realtor in British Columbia, so the level of compliance is going to be a problem," said Keith Roy of Re/Max Select. "The No. 1 way to increase public protection is to have more than a 10-week online course to get your licence."
The REBGV told The Globe that there are now more than 12,400 agents in the Vancouver area – up 24 per cent from five years ago.
Mr. Roy says managing brokers – who are supposed to make sure agents comply with federal laws – are often overseeing hundreds of them at different locations, in an overheated market.
"All these contracts are coming through and the managing broker doesn't have time to properly examine each deal," he said. "Far too frequently, I am doing deals with agents who are poorly managed."
Money-laundering expert Christine Duhaime says the federal agency deserves credit for increasing enforcement, but it should do more.
"I do think it's good that FinTRAC is increasing its compliance. I just wish they'd do 800 [examinations] instead of 80," said the Vancouver lawyer, who adds that she talks to many agents who are uninformed.
"Most don't even understand the laws or what they are supposed to do," she said. "[Brokerage firms] have to hire consultants and experts, and then you have to hire somebody to be a compliance officer – or appoint someone – so it's really expensive."
FinTRAC acknowledges that even when it does collect information, it normally isn't passed on to police. Generally, that only happens if a crime is suspected in Canada, over and above questionable transactions. For example, money derived from the illicit sale of drugs in Canada.
"There needs to be an equivalent crime in Canada for money to be laundered," said Mr. Gibb. However, he insists if real estate buyers know they are being identified and possibly reported to the federal government, they will think twice about parking ill-gotten gains from overseas in Canada.
"Money laundering is a clandestine activity," said Mr. Gibb. "What we are trying to do is shed a light on transactions to ensure that Canadians and the Canadian financial system [are] protected."
Mr. Roy believes non-compliant firms will only make real changes if and when they are fined.
"If I own a brokerage and I get a fine and it is $20,000 – that is a salary for a part-time assistant managing broker. So, I will just hire one to avoid getting fined."
ktomlinson@globeandmail.com
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Alternative Hotels Debate at #THINCAfrica2017
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With the rise of the sharing economy and collaborative consumption, concepts such as shared-holiday ownership, aggregators, Airbnb and hybrid hotels are becoming increasingly popular in the global hospitality sector, and Africa is no exception.
This has prompted THINC Africa to include a panel session on the theme of ‘Alternative Hotels’. “It is a sign of the growing maturity of the hotel market in Africa generally and an indication that developers and hoteliers are keen to attract all sectors of the market. Africa is moving away from the dependence on wealthy middle class European and US travellers, to a much more diverse and sustainable mix. These include younger experience-based travellers and local and regional tourists. It is important we, as an industry, offer a variety of accommodation,” says Tim Smith, managing partner of HVS Africa.
Smith, who is hosting the upcoming THINC Africa conference, says although well-established in South Africa, an increasing middle class sees shared-holiday ownership becoming an emerging trend in other African countries.
Dimitris Manikis, VP of business development, RCI Europe, Middle East, and Africa and shared ownership industry veteran, will moderate the Alternative Hotels panel. Manikis says RCI has seen a continual increase in the numbers of developers coming into the market globally, including an increasing number of established hospitality brands, and has affiliated more than 100 new properties around the world to its exchange programme each year, for the last five years.
“As one of the world’s key markets in the shared-holiday ownership industry, South Africa reflects the sustained success of the international time-share industry, and offers many opportunities for new developers,” he says.
Manikis adds that the right mix of products to meet individual lifestyles, coupled with a premium portfolio of resorts in the country’s most sought after locations, has laid a solid foundation for the industry in South Africa.
According to recent research by the Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa (VOASA), the industry boasts a mature R3.5 billion South African per annum in revenues and totals more than 190 resorts, and almost 400 000 shared-holiday owners.
The knock-on effect of its success has also made a hugely positive impact on the country’s economy, contributing an estimated R44.4 billion South African to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Furthermore, the industry provides employment for approximately 94 374 people, ranging from highly skilled to informal positions within the hospitality and construction sectors.
Manikis says there is still vast untapped potential for new developments, which is predominantly in the preferred coastal and bush destinations. The areas earmarked for future development are the KwaZulu-Natal north coast, the Western Cape and the inland surrounding regions of Gauteng. The KwaZulu-Natal south coast has also been identified as an area with prospective opportunities for the conversions of properties to resorts offering shared-holiday ownership products.
“With a notable property upgrade of more than R500 million over the past five years; 60% of resorts under refurbishment and two-thirds of developers planning to develop new resorts in the next five years, with 450 new units in the pipeline, the future for the shared-vacation ownership industry in South Africa is very promising,” he adds.
Smith says that the next region to take off will be East Africa, especially Kenya. “Currently people from that region travel to Dubai for short breaks. By offering them property investment and short breaks, Mombasa’s coastal region is ideally suited for a shared-ownership product. We are just seeing the first schemes coming to the fore,” he says.
Similarly, property owners in evolved hotel markets are resorting to non-traditional hotel models in the form of mixed-use hospitality projects, affordable technology-driven smart-basics, boutique experience oriented accommodations and long-stay serviced apartments to maximise yield.
The aim of the THINC Africa Alternative Hotels Session will be to challenge delegates’ perceptions about the variety of investment opportunities hotels can offer. “It is not just a large corporate box, but can be a hostel, residential apartments, sold for fractional ownership, serviced apartments and many others,” says Smith. “Hopefully there will be property owners and developers who have problem properties, for which we offer them a solution.”
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ZIP code 72326 Area Home Supply Charts
This page looks at a variety of housing data mostly taking from the most recent 2018 American Community Survey. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city in the local area shown. 72326 illustrates it has 951 housing units which is the 3d most of all other zip codes in the area.
Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the area as measured by houses per square land mile and it has 11.4 housing density which is the 5th in housing density out of 10 total in the area. The zip code with the highest housing density in the area is 72359 with a density of 113.8 is appreciably bigger. Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.3, ZIP code 72326 is approximately a third the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Arkansas, housing density of 26.0, ZIP code 72326 is approximately half the size.
The next Figure 4 charge shows the change in housing units and shows ZIP code 72326 shows it has -9.9% change in the housing units which is the 4th smallest change in the housing units of all the other zip codes in the area. The zip code with the highest change in the housing units in the area is 72359 with a housing units of 19.4% measures about twice as large. Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 4.1%, ZIP code 72326 is approximately 2.4 times bigger. Also, measured against the state of Arkansas, change in the housing units of 2.8%, ZIP code 72326 is approximately 3.5 times bigger.
Figure 5 shows the percentage of renter households to total households. ZIP code 72326 illustrates it has 34.2% Renter Percent which is the 3d most of all other zip codes in the area. Figure 6 shows the number of owner housing units and it has 65.8% Owner Percent which is the 5th in Owner Percent out of 10 total in the area.
ZIP code 72326 Home Cost Charts
Looking at the housing data in Figure 7 we start with home values for the area. 72326 shows it has $48,700 median home value which is the 5th in median home value out of 10 total in the area. The zip code with the highest median home value in the area is 72396 with a value of $85,700 is 76.0% larger. Figure 8 shows the median rental rate in the area. ZIP code 72326 illustrates it has $663 rental rates which is the 4th in rental rates out of 10 total in the area. The zip code with the highest rental rates in the area is 72396 with a rate of $700 is only about 5.6% larger. Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $982, ZIP code 72326 compares as approximately three-fourths the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Arkansas, rental rates of $709, ZIP code 72326 is about 6.9% smaller.
Median owner costs are shown in Figure 10 and includes costs associated with mortgage, utilities, insurance, etc. ZIP code 72326 shows it has $425 median ownership cost which is the 4th in median ownership cost out of 10 total in the area. Figure 11 shows the median owner cost as a percent of total household income and it has 12% cost as a percent of household income which is the 4th smallest cost as a percent of household income of all the other zip codes in the area. The next chart, Figure 12, shows the median home value as a percent of a median workers earnings and shows that it has 142% median home value as a percent of median worker earnings which is the 5th in median home value as a percent of median worker earnings out of 10 total in the area.
Figure 14 depicts the median housing costs for owners with mortgages. ZIP code 72326 illustrates it has $787 median housing cost which is the 5th in median housing cost out of 10 total in the area. Figure 15 are median housing costs for owners without mortgages and it has $335 median housing cost which is the 3d most of all other zip codes in the area.
Next shown in Figure 17 is housing cost as a percent of household income for owners with mortgages is shown. ZIP code 72326 indicates it has 20% cost as a percent of household income which is the 4th in cost as a percent of household income out of 10 total in the area. The zip code with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is 72074 with a cost of 50% is approximately 2.5 times bigger. Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners without mortgages is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the cost involved in home ownership excluding the cost of a mortgage. ZIP code 72326 indicates it has 10% cost as a percent of household income which is the 4th smallest cost as a percent of household income of all the other zip codes in the area. The zip code with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is 72322 with a cost of 21% is about twice as large.
Figure 21 shows real estate taxes paid for each city in the local area and it has $288 median real estate taxes paid which is the 4th in median real estate taxes paid out of 10 total in the area. The zip code with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is 72396 with a taxes paid of $509 compares as 76.7% larger. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,279, ZIP code 72326 is approximately an eigth the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Arkansas, median real estate taxes paid of $743, ZIP code 72326 is approximately a third the size.
ZIP code 72326 Home Financing Charts
ZIP code 72326 Home Characteristics Charts
Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has 2.7 family members per housing unit which is the 5th in family members per housing unit out of 10 total in the area. The zip code with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is 72335 with a size of 3.5 is 30.0% larger. Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, ZIP code 72326 is about 24.6% smaller. Also, versus the state of Arkansas, family members per housing unit of 3.2, ZIP code 72326 measures about 19.0% smaller.
Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each city in the area. ZIP code 72326 illustrates it has 4.9 average number of rooms in a house which is the 6th in average number of rooms in a house out of 10 total in the area. The zip code with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is 72396 with an average number of rooms in a house of 5.7 is 16.3% larger. Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each city, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another. ZIP code 72326 illustrates it has 1982 year built which is the 4th in year built out of 10 total in the area. The zip code with the highest year built in the area is 72322 with a year of 1989 is about the same size.
Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the year that they were built. 72326 has value of homes built 1970 to 1979 in the middle of other zip codes in the area at $47,600 of the total and is ranked in the middle of the group. Second, it has value of homes built 1960 to 1969 in the mid point of other zip codes in the area at $63,300 of the total and is ranked in the middle of the group.
The next two charts show both the household size of homeowners and renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners. ZIP code 72326 indicates it has 2.0 homeowner household size which is the 4th in homeowner household size out of 10 total in the area. The zip code with the highest homeowner household size in the area is 72396 with a size of 2.7 compares as 33.7% larger.
Figure 37 shows the household size for renters ZIP code 72326 indicates it has 1.9 renter household size which is the 4th smallest renter household size of all the other zip codes in the area. The zip code with the highest renter household size in the area is 72322 with a size of 2.9 compares as 55.9% larger. Figure 39 shows the year that people who own homes moved into the area. ZIP code 72326 has the largest proportion of Renters Moved in 2015 or later at 29% of the total and is ranked #1.
Figure 40 compares the median year that a home owner moved into their home. ZIP code 72326 illustrates it has 1995 median year that a home owner moved in which is the 4th in median year that a home owner moved in out of 10 total in the area. Figure 41 compares the median year that a renter moved into their home. ZIP code 72326 indicates it has 2012 median year that a renter moved in which is the 2nd most of all the zip codes in the area.
Zip code 72326, Arkansas Housing Data
Area Home Supply
Home Cost
Home Characteristics
Figure 1: 72326, AR Area Total Housing Units
Figure 2: 72326, AR Housing Density (Houses per Sq. Mile)
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Figure 4: Change in Housing Units from 2010 to 2017
Figure 5: Rental Homes in 72326, AR
Figure 6: Owned Homes in 72326, AR
Figure 7: 72326, AR Median Home Values
Figure 8: 72326, AR Median Monthly Rent Amounts
Figure 9: 72326, AR Home Value Distribution
Figure 10: 72326, AR Median Monthly Owner Cost
Figure 11: Monthly Owner Cost as % of Household income
Figure 12: Median Home Cost As % of Median Earnings
Figure 14: 72326, AR Median Monthly Owner Cost with Mortgage
Figure 15: 72326, AR Median Monthly Owner Cost without Mortgage
Figure 16: Distribution of Monthly Owner Costs in 72326, AR
Figure 17: Owner Cost as % of Household Income (With Mortgage)
Figure 18: Owner Cost as % of Household Income (Without Mortgage)
Figure 19: 72326, AR Rent as a percent of Household Income
Figure 20: Monthly Housing Cost for Owners or Renters in 72326, AR
Figure 21: 72326, AR Median Annual Real Estate Taxes Paid
Figure 22: 72326, AR Utilities Included or Excluded in Rent
Figure 23: 72326, AR Monthly Rental Rates
Figure 24: 72326, AR Monthly Rental Rates by Size of Rental in Bedrooms
Figure 25: 72326, AR Detailed Mortgage Status
Figure 26: 72326, AR Houses With vs. Without a Mortgage
Figure 27: Average Household Size in 72326, AR
Figure 28: Average Family Size in 72326, AR
Figure 29: Average Number of Rooms in a House
Figure 30: 72326, AR Median Year House Built
Figure 31: 72326, AR Year that House Built Distribution
Figure 32: Number of Owners vs. Renters in 72326, AR and Area
Figure 33: 72326, AR Area Housing Types
Figure 34: 72326, AR Median Home Value By Year Structure Built
Figure 35: Occupied and Vacant Housing units in 72326, AR
Figure 36: Homeowner Household Size
Figure 37: 72326, AR Renter Household Size
Figure 38: Year Moved In For Home Owners
Figure 39: Year Moved In For Renters
Figure 40: Median Year Moved In for Owners
Figure 41: Median Year Moved In for Renters
Figure 42: 72326, AR Fuel Used to Heat Home
Figure 43: Total in Group Quarters
Figure 44: 72326, AR Population in Group Quarters
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2 rallying cries for a green building revolution: Reduce Demand! and Electrify Everything!
Sustainability with sass
Promo image What a big heat pump you have!
UPDATE: This post was previously titled "4 reasons why heat pumps are not going to save the planet" which some readers thought was mean to heat pumps. But I will never change my position on calling them Geothermal.
I get very nervous, writing about heat pumps. Everybody yells at me. When I wrote a recent post about heat pump startup Dandelion, their publicist called it an "inaccurate rant" -and it is a spinoff from the "don't be evil" company so I must have been wrong. Our poor comments moderator has to take a day off every time I touch this subject. Or go back to one of my oldest posts on the subject and read my "uninformed drive-by 'journalism'."
But I can't help myself, banging my head against the wall on these issues, and I am going to do it again right now. I apologize in advance to our comments moderator. It started when I read David Roberts' article on VOX, Most American homes are still heated with fossil fuels. It’s time to electrify. He is right. But then he goes through the story of how he couldn't afford a heat pump or even a "fancy-pants ductless mini-split" to replace his oil furnace, so he piped in gas and has felt guilty ever since.
He then lists 5 things we have to do to boost electrification, worrying about supply, without noting the single most important one: We have to radically reduce demand for energy. Those fancy-pants mini-splits are not very expensive at all if you have a well-insulated, well sealed house. That might have been hard to do in David Roberts' house but if the money that people spend on ground source heat pumps was put into insulation, windows and sealing properly, they probably wouldn't need ground source heat pumps.
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Then TreeHugger Megan wrote New heat pump technology heats and cools houses at lower cost about a new "dual-source heat pump" which frankly sounded to me like the worst of both worlds. In one of her sources, a professor Greenough from a partner in the project, De Montfort University Leicester, is quoted:
Geothermal energy is the future – it’s a clean and sustainable source of power. It does not produce greenhouse gases that can be harmful to the atmosphere. Most people rely on gas but there is a limited supply of fossil fuels, whereas geothermal heat pumps can make use of the practically limitless heat from the sun that falls on the ground and warms the air around us.
Now I am loath to criticize another professor but really, after reading that feel that I have to go back and start over.
1. Heat pump systems should not be called Geothermal.
Gretar Ívarsson via Wikipedia: This is Geothermal power, the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station/CC BY 2.0
The term Geothermal should be reserved for "energy systems that rely on elevated temperatures deep underground from the Earth's mantle." That's what they do in Iceland. Proponents of using the word for heat pumps claim, like Professor Greenough, that the heat comes "from the sun heating the ground around us." But then what is "geothermal cooling"? A heat pump moves heat from inside the house to either the air or to the ground, in exactly the same way your fridge moves heat from your food to your house.
And it all gets more confusing and difficult for the Geothermal supporters, now that Air Source Heat Pumps are getting so efficient. Even they are beginning to realize that the sexy Geothermal name no longer fits for their businesses. Now, people have to decide among heat sinks: do you go ground source? Air source? Water source? Why is one "heated by the earth" and the air conditioner running backwards isn't? The difference is specious. This is not pedantry; it's confusing.
2. Heat pump systems are not necessary clean and sustainable.
Heat pump systems are not "a clean and sustainable source of power." They are not a source of power at all. Heat pumps are pumps. They are powered by electricity. You can't necessarily say "It does not produce greenhouse gases that can be harmful to the atmosphere"; If the electricity is made from fossil fuels then the heat pump is powered by fossil fuels. It is more efficient than direct resistance heating by electricity, but if the electricity is made from natural gas, because of generation and transmission inefficiencies, according to some calculations it is actually a less efficient source of heat than burning the gas directly.
3. Heat pumps will not make your home comfy and womb-like
© Robert Bean/ Healthy Heating
David Roberts points to a post by Nate Adams, who writes that heat pumps can give you "womb-like comfort." Heat pumps do not deliver comfort. They deliver heat. But the house that Nate discusses has been insulated and sealed to reduce the heating load enough that the heat pump works. It is the windows and the walls and the air sealing that make the house comfortable, and the comfort would be identical whether there was an efficient heat pump or a furnace burning whale oil or coal. Read Robert Bean, who says "you simply can't buy comfort - you can only buy combinations of buildings and HVAC systems which if selected and coordinated properly can create the necessary conditions for your body to perceive comfort."
4. Heat pumps are not the answer, they are one of many tools.
I agree with David Roberts and Nate Adams, we have to Electrify Everything! Heat pumps and solar panels are all useful tools. But the first thing we have to do is use radical building efficiency to Reduce Demand! Renovate or build to Passive House standards or as close as you can get and then you have a wide range of technology options. And your home really will be comfy and womb-like.
The comments are now open.
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Into The Woods star Anna Kendrick: 'The woods are like a sexy night club' - video interview
Anna Kendrick, star of fairy tale musical Into the Woods, tells Catherine Shoard why what happens in the woods stays in the woods, while co-star James Corden explains why kids deserve fairy stories that deal with real-life problems. Into the Woods is on general release in the US and is released in the UK and Australia this Friday
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Bonfires herald Sankranti festivities in Vijayawada
Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy setting off a bull during the Sankranti celebrations at Gudivada in Krishna district on Tuesday
The three-day Sankranti celebrations began with jubilation across the state on Tuesday with lighting bonfire amidst joy and gaiety. Telugus wearing...
Vijayawada: The three-day Sankranti celebrations began with jubilation across the state on Tuesday with lighting bonfire amidst joy and gaiety. Telugus wearing traditional dresses celebrated the Sankranti festival with rangolis, cockfights, cooking a wide variety of dishes and performing cultural programmes.
Haridasu Keertanalu is a special attraction where Haridasu visits homes and pray for the well-being of people. Already lakhs of Andhra people living in Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru and other cities returned to their native places to celebrate the three-day festival.
Makara Sankranti is an important Hindu festival which marks the first day of the Sun's transit into Makara Rasi (Capricorn). Makara Sankranti is also regarded as a crucial day for spiritual practices where people take a holy dip in rivers, and other water bodies offering special prayers to the Pitrudevata (forefathers).
Rural areas also resonate with happiness and festive mood as they get the crop during the season and start enjoying theirs produce. So, they offer prayers to the land and animals for providing them food and wealth.
The first day of the three-day festival began with Bhogi where bonfires are lit in urban and rural areas. Residents of the colonies got together and celebrated the bonfire in early hours.
Ministers, district collectors, superintendents of police, MLAs and other government officials, people's representatives joyfully participate in the three-day celebrations.
Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy participated in the celebrations at Lingavaram village of Gudivada rural mandal on Tuesday. Ministers Kodali Venkateswara Rao, Perni Nani, Velampalli Srinivas, district collector A Md Imtiaz, the MLAs and others welcomed the chief minister.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Plant-Based Milks and Their Benefits
By Chelsea Batten July 11, 2019 11:00AM PST
So you’re ready to make the switch to plant-based milk. Great. Maybe you’ve got a lactose intolerance, or a condition that makes it hard for you to absorb the vitamins and minerals that cow’s milk delivers in high doses. Maybe you’ve been put off by the conditions of the dairy industry. (Don’t Google it unless you have a strong stomach.) Or maybe you are attracted by the ethical and environmental virtues of a plant-based diet, and are trying to reconfigure your life to have less of an impact on the planet.
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In general, plant-based milks have a lot less fat, and a lot less of every other nutritional element, than dairy milk. Makes sense, since plant-based milks are predominantly water. The fat they do have, though, is mono-unsaturated (with some exceptions, as you’ll see), the kind that promotes cardiovascular health as well as great skin. They also bring more fiber to the party than dairy milk.
It should go without saying that if you have an allergy to tree nuts, you’ll be limited to just a few of these plant milk options. But the good news is that in today’s market, there are so many options that you’re guaranteed to find a plant milk that perfectly suits your taste as well as nutritional demands.
It’s worth noting that not all plant milks are created equal. Choosing which one is healthiest isn’t just about the milk base — it’s also about what kind of additives it includes. Depending on which brand you choose, you may find a large helping of added sugar, flavoring, and thickeners such as carrageenan, guar gum, or vegetable oil. Many also have their naturally occurring vitamin quotients boosted with added isolates of vitamin D or E so they can compete better with dairy milk.
But don’t worry — we’ve done our due diligence on your behalf. We’ve curated the most popular plant milks on the market today and compared them based on their naturally occurring nutritional benefits. We’ve even included recommendations for the plant milks with the least amount of extra stuff, and even a few hints about the best ways to enjoy them.
Soy milk was the darling of the 1990s for good reason — it’s a plant-based milk that contains as much protein as cow’s milk, very little fat, and is a good source of vitamin A, potassium and the elusive vitamin B-12 (hard to find outside of animal sources). If you suffer from high blood pressure, it’s a good idea to look for probiotic or fermented soy milk varieties.
In recent years soy milk has fallen out of favor, though, largely because most U.S.-grown soybeans come from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). While that’s much less true today, it’s also worth noting that a 2008 Harvard study Trusted Source showed that higher intakes of soy-based foods caused fertility problems and lower sperm counts. So if you’re a big milk drinker, you might be better off with a different type of plant milk.
Our recommendation: Silk is one of the OGs of the plant milk world. If you’ve seen soy milk out and about, chances are you’ve seen this bottle before.
Ripple Foods
This relative newcomer to the plant milk scene surprisingly has about the same amount of protein as cow’s milk, as well as 50% more calcium. It’s high in potassium and provides a good source of omega-3s, vitamin D, and iron. We also appreciate the low environmental impact that pea milk involves. Why isn’t it green, you ask? Because pea milk is usually made from yellow peas.
Our recommendation: Ripple pea milk has a mild sweetness and a nice thick texture that we love for blending into smoothies (or milkshakes).
Health benefits of coconut milk? How much time do you have?
Naturally sweet and creamy, this milk is a nutritional powerhouse. For one thing, coconut is one of the best dietary sources of or medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), miracle fats that help you achieve a healthy weight by increasing metabolism, regulating appetite hormones, and increasing fat oxidation.
One perceived drawback of coconut milk is that it contains saturated fat. However, not all saturated fats are equal. The ones in coconut milk have been shown to significantly improve good cholesterol, reduce oxidative stress and blood pressure, and boost immune function. While coconut milk doesn’t have a lot of protein, it does have heaping helpings of manganese, potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium — all important electrolytes that support athletic performance, post-workout recovery, and longevity.
Did we get everything? Probably not.
Our recommendation: So Delicious Coconut Milk is a great alternative for coffee creamer, or really anything where you’re looking for a hint of tropical without being too much.
It’s commonly believed that almond milk is high in protein. In fact, the chief virtue of almond milk is its high dose of vitamin E, an antioxidant that combats inflammation and stress, helps protect against heart disease and cancer, and improves bone, eye, and brain health. It also has a lot of the mineral zinc, which keeps your skin glowing and prevents hair loss.
The main drawback of almond milk is its environmental impact. Not only does almond cultivation require more than the average volume of water, but it’s typically done in places that can ill afford to consume that much water.
Our recommendation: Califia Almond Milk’s light flavor and rich density make for a deliriously refreshing mouthful; it’s also the perfect partner for warm chocolate chip cookies.
Cashew Milk
Forager Project
Like almond milk, cashew milk contains healthy fats, protein, and a variety of vitamins, and minerals. It’s particularly rich in magnesium and iron, as well as the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which prevent cataracts and macular degeneration to your eyes. Other unique benefits of cashew milk include extra vitamin K, which is vital for blood clotting; zinc, which boosts immunity; and copper, which plays a large role in keeping your skin healthy and youthful.
Our recommendation: Sweetened with dates and thickened with oats, Forager Project‘s cashewmilk is as natural and wholesome as it gets. Oddly enough, it was by far the best of the non-dairy option for making a plant-based White Russian.
Macadamia Milk
This fancy newcomer to the plant-based milk scene is packed with rich, delicious mono-unsaturated fat, the same type of fat as olive oil. But what olive oil doesn’t have as much of is a rare heart-healthy omega-7 called palmitoleic acid. (The only other sources are cold water fish and sea buckthorn berries. Macadamia nuts contain 14 to 22% palmitoleic acid.
Our recommendation: Milkadamia boasts a buttery richness and natural sweetness that elevates everything from your morning latte to your midnight bowl of Lucky Charms.
Hemp Milk
Living Harvest/Amazon
Believe it or not, hemp seeds are naturally higher in protein than beef, contain more calcium than milk, and have even less saturated fat than olive oil. Along with being a good source of magnesium, iron, zinc, and vitamin B1, hemp boasts omega 3 and 6 fats in the ideal 1:3 ratio that promotes brain and heart health and is anti-inflammatory in the body. The protein in hemp seed is easy to digest and can even help repair DNA. Hemp is also one of the least processed types of plant proteins out there—it’s about as clean as you can get without chewing on a leaf.
Hemp milk isn’t just good for your body — it’s good for the earth. We’ve extolled hemp’s sustainability in the past, how it requires way less water than other crops (cough almonds cough), doesn’t require chemical fertilizer or soil additives to grow in abundance, and nourishes the soil rather than depleting it.
Our recommendation: Tempt Hemp Milk is a great place to start if you’re curious about diving into the product. It’s great on its own or used in place of regular milk.
Flax Milk
Good Karma Foods
Flaxseed milk is filled with omega-3 fatty acids that are shown to prevent cancer, diabetes, heart diseases and strokes. and offers vitamins A, D, and even B12, it offers both soluble and insoluble fiber. It’s also a great option for those who are allergic to nuts.
Our recommendation: Good Karma flax milk has a thick and creamy texture unusual for plant milk, and a taste that isn’t obviously “seedy.”
Rice Dream/Amazon
The great virtue of rice milk is that it’s the least likely of all of the plant-based milks to cause allergies. It’s naturally sweet, too, which means rice milk brands are a lot less likely to contain added sugar. On the downside, that natural sweetness comes from a big heaping helping of simple carbohydrates, which is pretty much the only nutritional element rice contains.
Our recommendation: Rice Dream is made from brown rice, giving it a slightly sweet flavor. Add to that a light body and you’re in for a treat.
This plant milk is enjoying a spike in popularity, possibly thanks to America’s current obsession with all things Scandinavian. Oat milk deserves its hype. It has less protein than dairy or soy milk, but a lot more than other plant milks such as almond, cashew, coconut, and rice. It also contains the B vitamins thiamin and folate, and the minerals magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and copper. Its higher carb quotient is offset by the presence of beta-glucans — a soluble fiber that binds to cholesterol and reduces its absorption. One study in men found that drinking about 3 cups (750 ml) of oat milk daily over 5 weeks reduced total blood cholesterol by 3% and “bad” LDL by 5%.
Also, because oats absorb water more easily than nuts, more of the actual oats wind up in the milk, giving the milk a creamier texture without added thickeners required.
While oats themselves are gluten-free, they can sometimes be “contaminated” by other gluten-containing crops. If you have an issue with gluten, it’s best to purchase oat milk labeled as certified gluten-free.
Our recommendation: Oatly oat milk is a solid dairy substitute, and is great with PB & J. Another great option is Rise Brewing oat milk, which has a toasted caramelly flavor perfect for your morning cup of coffee. (Incidentally, they also make a canned nitro oat milk latte that is delicious.)
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Boko Haram: Igbo group exposes IPOB, France agenda behind video targeted at rubbishing Nigerian Armed Forces
The Igbos in Nigeria Movement (INM) has fingered an alliance between the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and France to be behind a video aimed at tarnishing the image of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
These well-meaning Igbos believe this was part of the pact between the proscribed sect and the European nation after the former joined list of terrorist groups receiving financial backing from President Emmanuel Macron.
The INM made this known at a press conference in Enugu on Friday to address what it described as “insurrectionists agenda by IPOB”.
In a statement signed by President, Mazi Ifeanyi Igwe, the group revealed that the alliance, among others, is aimed at partitioning Nigeria into enclaves of micro-states that will be governed by corporations from western countries.
And IPOB, being a desperate and independence-demented sect don’t mind helping France achieve its mission – so long an independent state is carved out for them.
IPOB’s desperation, according to the group, reached a new level, as it has begun sabotaging the military in pursuit of Boko Haram interest.
A clear instance, the INM reckoned, is a Boko Haram video that was in reality produced by the IPOB’s propaganda wing.
According to the south-eastern body, the video was targeted at diverting attention from the atrocities being committed by IPOB members in the southeast.
The Igbos in Nigeria Movement, therefore, condemned the recent activities of IPOB in the strongest terms possible and urged all peace-loving Igbo to do likewise.
Read full address below:
Protocols,
We have watched with dismay and utmost concern the worsening terrorist tendency of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in recent weeks, particularly given the danger this pose to the stability and security of Nigeria.
In the past, we had taken the full extent of IPOB’s radicalization and militarization for granted, but we are now better informed about our error. IPOB is a full-blown terrorist organization that is driven by a desire to precipitate lawlessness that is aimed at destroying Nigeria as we know it.
Our concern stemmed from latest intelligence in the security circuits that IPOB has joined the list of terrorist organizations that are receiving financial backing from foreign countries to implement an agenda aimed at partitioning Nigeria into enclaves of micro-states that will be governed by corporations from western countries.
Among the sponsors that IPOB recently signed up to is France, which has declared itself a mortal enemy of Nigeria, one that is looking to expand its subversive activities beyond the supply of weapons and logistics to Boko Haram terrorists to begin arming groups in southern Nigeria, where economic assets of the country would be targeted. Only a group of misguided insurrectionists like IPOB will sign up as agents of destabilization to foreign interests eager for the disintegration of Nigeria.
We have discovered that the directive for IPOB members to attack visiting Nigerian dignitaries in Europe is a cover for discouraging senior government officials from visiting that continent because of their fear of what could be found out by these officials in the course of such visits. It is a ploy devised to ensure that Nigerian officials do not get to interact with the international community in European countries since this will expose the newly forged link between IPOB and France.
Worryingly, IPOB is beginning to implement its own side of the deal to sabotage Nigeria for France through the activities it is beginning to carry out in pursuit of Boko Haram interest. A clear instance of this is a purported Boko Haram video that was in reality produced by the IPOB’s propaganda wing. We have learnt that the video was targeted at diverting attention from the atrocities being committed by IPOB members in the south east where its lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, recently ordered the killing of two senior police officers and also incited attacks that injured many others.
Knowing that the law is not on their side and that they are no match to the Nigerian state to which the majority of Igbos willingly belong and thrive in, IPOB terrorists have resorted to weaponizing information and infecting the communication space with fake news. The video they doctored for Boko Haram has now been weaponized into something they are using to demand for the resignation of military heads. This development clearly indicate that IPOB’s international sponsors are desperate to get rid of the current military leadership in the hope that they can edge Nigeria into appointing pro-IPOB and pro-terrorist military leaders. This is a strategy they are eager to put to the test because these foreign interests had in past pushed for the enlistment of persons they are now hopeful will step up into leadership.
Another layer of this misguided stance is IPOB’s call on Igbos not to enlist into the Nigerian Armed Forces while calling on those already in the service to resign. This is a strategy that is targeted at depleting the number of troops available to counter IPOB’s insurgency. We are aware that IPOB was advised to this strategy by France.
The call is not only unpatriotic but also a demonic agenda for IPOB to weaken Nigeria in accordance to the dictates of the Republic of France. We are condemning this call because it is one that will undermine the interest of Igbo in future because if Igbo sons and daughters do not enlist now or leave the military enmasse, the risk to us that there will come a time in the future when we will not have senior officers and that will be a travesty.
IPOB may see benefit to crippling the military because it wants to cause mayhem and unleash terror on innocent citizens, the long-term damage is what is of concern. It may look profitable today to create the impression that our security agencies have failed but the damage from such will be all encompassing.
Igbos in Nigeria Movement therefore condemn the recent activities of IPOB in the strongest terms possible and urge all peace-loving Igbo to condemn their provocation to violence. We urge IPOB members to renounce their penchant for violence.
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Museums reviewed by parents: Globe Theatre
Experience the magic of the Shakespearean stage as a family at the Globe Theatre Exhibition and Tour in London. From stage fighting to period costumes, you'll be able to immerse yourself in Shakespeare's life, times and plays, and learn a few famous quotes too!
To be or not to be… a guest at the fabulous Globe Theatre Exhibition and Tour on London’s historic Bankside. For Shakespeare fans aged 7 and over, it’s a no-brainer, the perfect place to discover all about one of history’s most famous writers. Dominique Dinse visited with Oliver, 10, and Ben, 9.
Far from a dry text in a dusty classroom, the magical space of London’s Globe Theatre brings alive the words of one of the greatest writers in English history. The theatre was the vision of US playwright Sam Wanamaker who, on a visit to London, was astonished to find nothing but a bronze plaque – with incorrect dates to add insult to injury – marking the location of one of the greatest theatres in history. Rebuilding the Globe became his life’s work and it was opened in 1997, four years after he died. The magnificent oak and thatch theatre shows Shakespeare’s plays in the open air and attracts visitors from all over the world. Just as mesmerising as the action on stage is the adjoining Exhibition space.
Best for nursery, Reception and KS1 kids
Of the many attractions for kids in the capital, this is not the one to take littlies to. While older children are amply catered for and will get a lot out of the displays and costume and stage-props demonstrations in the Exhibition, and be able to ask plenty of questions on the tour, tiniest visitors will not find enough hands-on activity to keep them interested. That said, if you have a buggy-bound toddler or baby tagging along with older siblings, the museum is extremely accessible and easy to get around.
By far the best way to whet future theatre fans’ appetites is a fantastic new online resource that brings the world’s most famous theatre alive for 5-11-year-olds. The Globe Playground is a great way to introduce children to Shakespeare and his stories as you join Hemmings the Bear and his company of players – Condell the Stag, Dekker the Dog, Kit the Cat, Perkins the Shrew and Slye the Fox – as they go behind the scenes at Shakespeare’s Globe. You can solve puzzles, read fun facts, quizzes and short stories about life at the theatre and watch how costumes and props are made. There are also fun activities to print, colour, craft and even bake.
Best for KS2 kids
For 7-12-year-olds, the Exhibition’s thoughtfully curated displays will really bring to life the Bard, his world and his writing. A wealth of fascinating facts is presented in a hugely entertaining and accessible way, all around the walls, on two floors, of this amazing space. Everything from the world Shakespeare wrote in – with maps and architectural treasures from historic Southwark – to the words from his plays and colourful details about his life is made accessible to visitors.
While much is behind glass, there are hands-on opportunities in the form of touch screens showing what life was like in Tudor times and giving you the chance to do fun stuff like playing Elizabethan instruments such as lutes, recorders and viols. There are also interactive booths where you can listen through headphones to Globe founder Sam Wanamaker quoting Shakespeare.
A brilliant way to get the most from the expanse of information is with an audioguide, free with your entry ticket. This lets you explore the displays at your leisure and if your browsing is interrupted by a tour, you simply hand it in, then collect another one when your tour is over. Another hugely entertaining innovation is the Family Trail, given out free to all young visitors. With this, you work your way around the Exhibition, filling in answers in a fun quiz. What wood is the frame of the Globe made out of? What is a farthingale (hint – it’s to make your bum look big)? And what was the name of the acting company Shakespeare joined in 1594? You’ll find the answers to all these questions and more as you make your way around.
The tour! There’s one every 30 minutes and when you arrive you’ll be booked in on the next available one. These typically take up to 20 people, giving you ample opportunity for a close-up look at one of the world’s most famous theatres. While you can’t actually set foot on stage (this privilege is reserved strictly for the actors), there’s plenty of opportunity to pose for photos in front of the richly painted stage and on the seats surrounding it. Each tour is led by an expert guide.
One little warning: pre-booked school groups will have a tailor-made talk and tour but if you’re a family group visiting with children, just have a quiet word with the guide beforehand to ensure that no fruity details from Shakespeare’s time leak inadvertently into the conversation (you'd probably rather not find yourself fielding uncomfortable queries about the violence in Titus Andronicus or questions like: “What’s a prostitute, Mum?”).
Half-term and holiday events for families
Hands-on demonstrations bring the world of the theatre to life. When we visited in the half term there was a thrilling display of choreographed fighting with swords and staffs by young actors in training for actual on-stage action. Close-up inspection afterwards – with plenty of time to pose for photos with the props and the actors allowed – revealed these to be very heavy and realistically businesslike enough to the require the actors to hold a hand over the sharpened tip as young visitors got hands-on with them.
We also enjoyed a costume demonstration in which a member of the audience was selected to be dressed as Ophelia in the many layers of historically accurate stage clothing, as would have been used in Shakespeare’s time. An eye-opening and hugely entertaining glimpse of the skills used backstage at this world-famous theatre.
Food and drink options
If you’re packing a picnic, head straight for a spot by the river so the kids can explore and play. It’s easy to duck in and out during a visit – just show your ticket when you come back in.
For a special occasion, or for a quieter experience than the riverside tourist bustle, the Swan Bar & Restaurant serves modern British favourites in a beautiful, naturally lit dining room looking out over the Thames to St Paul’s beyond. There’s no kids’ menu but family friendly choices include salmon and smoked haddock fishcakes for £10.50, shepherd’s pie for £11.50 and fish and chips for £14.50.
Lighter options are on offer at the Foyer Café Bar – soup of the day for £3.50, sausage rolls and pasties for £4.50 each, croque monsieur for £4.50 and pastries for around £2 each.
Getting there, prices and opening hours
Globe Exhibition & Theatre Tour, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
Getting to Bankside with kids is a relatively stress-free journey as everything is so well signposted. The Globe is about 10 minutes’ walk from Blackfriars and Rail stations and just over the river from Mansion House on the District and Circle Lines and St Paul’s on the Central Line (15 minutes’ walk).
By far the most fun way to arrive at Bankside is by Thames Clipper. These sleek, modern vessels speed you along the Thames, giving you a seagull’s eye view of all the famous sights along the way including the London Eye and Big Ben. Arriving with a baby in tow couldn’t be easier – the boats are happy to take buggies on board and Bankside Pier is 10metres from the Globe Theatre. Boats arrive and depart every 20 minutes. For timetables and routes, visit thamesclippers.com.
Admission prices: Tickets are £13.50 adults, children 5-15 years £8, students £11, under-5s free. Family ticket (up to 2 adults and 3 children) £36. And if you’re under 15 and hold a Blue Peter badge, you get in free!
The Globe Theatre Exhibition and Tour is open daily (except 24 and 25 December) 9am-5.30pm. Globe Theatre tours depart every 30 minutes and run Monday 9.30am-5pm; Tuesday-Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm; Sunday 9.30am-11.30am. Times apply until 18 October 2015.
Pocket-money shop purchases
Tudor treasures can be purchased from as little as 50p in the brilliant shop which has a special section for kids’ gifts. Souvenirs emblazoned with the Globe’s name include badges for 60p, erasers for £1, pens for £2 and keyrings for £2.50. There are also themed goodies from the Bard’s most popular plays, so you can buy a badge with Yorick’s grinning skull on it or lip balm with lovey-dovey quote from Romeo and Juliet. Favourites with our boys were quill pens made from real feathers and sold with real ink (for £5 each); £1 bookmarks with Shakespeare’s quotations – Oli’s favourite was one saying: “Here villain; drawn and ready. Where art thou?” Also a big hit were handmade wooden daggers for £5 – far less dangerous than the big metal ones on display inside – and a £3.99 book of Shakespearean insults. Weeks later, our 2 boys are still shouting out randomly: “Thou hast no more brain than I have in mine elbows!” and “You peasant swain!”.
Mums and dads will love all the Shakespeare-themed books. Best of these is the brilliant Usborne Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare for £16.99. There’s also a brilliant £14 Brainbox family game for ages 8+ – the perfect present if you’re looking beyond Minecraft and Lego for an entertaining birthday or Christmas gift.
Online treasures if you're too far to visit
The Globe Theatre’s fabulous website is a gift for teachers who will revel in the wealth of information on tap and a great help to 21st-century students stuggling with the language and literary devices used by this most brilliant writer.
Available for free download are fact sheets about everything from Shakespeare and his life and time to the history of London and its playhouses, and all aspects of theatre, from writing plays to the special effects, costumes and cosmetics used on stage. You can also look at photos from past productions and listen to sound clips of actors talking about what it was like to play in such iconic surroundings.
Students looking at Shakespeare for the first time will find the website a great help. The Globe’s acclaimed Playing Shakespeare series features 100-minute fully-staged versions of the plays specifically for Key Stage 3, 4 and A-Level students. On the website at the moment are Romeo and Juliet, Othello, The Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night’s Dream – all with helpful glossaries, a guide to the characters and a fantastically helpful scene-by-scene walkthrough of the play with easy-to-understand synopsis.
Links to the National Curriculum
A visit offers literary and historical inspiration for KS2 kids:
Shakespeare (KS2)
Life in Tudor times (KS2)
Elizabeth I (KS2)
Photography: © Shakespeare's Globe Photographers: Pawel Libera, Hannah Yates
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Anti-Corruption Commission will not indict opposition APC secretary general Yansaneh
December 4, 2019 Abdul Rashid Thomas Politics 8
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 December 2019:
A statement published yesterday by Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), that it will not be indicting the Secretary General of the country’s main opposition APC party – Dr Osman Yansaneh, after serious allegations of corruption and impropriety were made against him, including receiving salary as High Commissioner to Ghana, even though he was in Freetown most of the time managing his party’s affairs, has been received with mixed reactions.
Many are questioning the veracity and integrity of the ACC’s investigations into the allegations. Some are referring to the ACC’s decision not to indict as “a political cover up” to avoid confrontation with the leadership of the opposition APC.
But the ACC in its statement, says its is satisfied that there is no case for Yansaneh to answer. This is the ACC statement:
“The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), in January 2019, received a report alleging that AMBASSADOR OSMAN FODAY YANSANEH (Photo), Sierra Leone’s former High Commissioner to Ghana, who was also serving as Ambassador to Burkina Faso, and Togo, between 19th November, 2007, and 11th August, 2015, deliberately abandoned his duty station, whilst he was still designated as Ambassador and High Commissioner, and was mostly in Sierra Leone, but continued receiving salary and other emoluments.
“Following this report, the ACC initiated investigations into allegations of Abuse of Office, and Misappropriation of Public Funds, both contrary to Sections 42 and 36(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2008, respectively. Accordingly, various officials from the Accountant-General’s Office; the Finance Ministry; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Sierra Leone’s High Commission in Ghana; and AMBASSADOR YANSANEH himself, were interviewed.
“The investigations, among other things, revealed the following:
• That Ambassador Yansaneh was appointed High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana on the 19th November 2007 and recalled on 11th August 2015;
• That he was appointed Secretary General of the All People’s Congress (APC) in August 2013 while still in his post as ambassador;
• Ambassador Yansaneh insists that his absence from post was at the behest of the Former President who wanted him to be in Sierra Leone for various reasons;
• That he finally returned to Sierra Leone in January 2016 following the repatriation;
• That during his tenure as Ambassador to Ghana, Ambassador Yansaneh was absent from his duty post for a total of 708 (seven hundred and eight days);
• That during this period he was receiving full salaries, and the Head of Chancery, Mrs. Remoe-Doherty, was receiving full acting allowance for serving as Charge d’Affaire of the Embassy when Ambassador Yansaneh was away;
• That the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation did not have any policy guidelines on the conduct of officers on foreign missions with regards absenteeism; and
• That Ambassador Yansaneh received salary for the month of January 2016, after his end of mission in January 2016, as evidenced by the LCP, dated 31st January 2016, and did not receive any other salary after this period.
“The investigations further exposed risky practices in the management of Public Funds; an absence of a systematic and appropriate monitoring of attendance; and the lack of functional standards in Sierra Leone’s foreign embassies and high commissions.
“Consequently, we believe many foreign state employees have been taking advantage of the lack of policy guidelines militating against bad practices, including, but not limited to, staying away from their post for onerous periods, and continue receiving salaries; while other staff normal salaries receive hefty acting allowances in their places, leading government to serious unnecessary financial loss.
“While the Commission finds this state of affairs a cause for concern and needs policy intervention, after due consideration of the statements obtained from various players, analysis of the legal and regulatory framework for foreign service, and the circumstances involved, the Commission has concluded that though the actions of AMBASSADOR YANSANEH were clearly preposterous and a bad example for public service, the necessary evidential threshold required to proceed with prosecution has not been attained. Therefore, in accordance with Section 7(f), (g), and, (h); and Section 8 of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2008, the ACC Prevention Department shall engage the Ministry and relevant stake holders to discuss and plan for a system review with a view to not only avoiding such anomalies, but to also give clear guidelines and directives to deal with the aforesaid operational weaknesses in Sierra Leone’s Foreign Service.
“The Commission wishes to reassure the public of its unshaken resolve to fight corruption at all levels. For further enquiries, contact” – End of statement.
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Brima Sesay says:
My fellow brother Mr. FIL BOTHI, thank you so much. I wish that I knew you personally because, all of your commentaries are well educative. I see no contradiction in your articles. Your follow up is essential indeed.
Mr. Foday Yansaneh is a dangerous man; and as I’ve said it before that, this man should be held accountable for all his actions. I see no reasons for the ACC to spare this man of his evil acts toward the country and it’s people. High Commissioner to Ghana, who was also serving as Ambassador to Burkina Faso, and Togo, between 19th November, 2007, and 11th August, 2015, deliberately abandoned his duty station, whilst he was still designated as Ambassador and High Commissioner, and was mostly in Sierra Leone, but continued receiving salary and other emoluments.
“Following this report, the ACC initiated investigations into allegations of Abuse of Office, and Misappropriation of Public Funds, both contrary to Sections 42 and 36(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2008, respectively. Accordingly, various officials from the Accountant-General’s Office; the Finance Ministry; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Sierra Leone’s High Commission in Ghana; and AMBASSADOR YANSANEH himself, were interviewed”
ACC needs to reverse their decision. Are we scared to name some of these guys as criminals? Can we follow the examples of the West and the USA? There are many former gov’t officials that need to be charged and indicted. Again thank you Mr. FIL BOTHI.
Santhkie Sorie says:
Young4na,it is more than a shame,it is baffling as it is stupefying.All Sierra Leoneans with a thinking brain should feel embarrassed that even in the 21st century our nation has a sloppy system of dealing with the escapade of so-called diplomats like Foday Yansaneh,whose patriotism is at best questionable.
But the person who cavalierly allowed this whole sordid affair to occur was/is Earnest Koroma,who came to see himself as an unchallenged autocrat, ready to pulvarise anybody who stood in his way,otherwise somebody would have had the courage to point out to him that he was muddling up our foreign service.
Our national pride stands severely dented in the eyes of the world.We are knocking on 60 since independence and our behaviour can only still be best described as infantile.When Earnest Koroma declared during his campaign for his first term that if elected he would run the country “like a business”,he gave most of us hope until we found out that the proceeds from the business would be heading into his deep pockets.
The question now is what is the Bio administration intend to do to bring our foreign service to standards befitting the 21st century to help us deal severely with the likes of Yansaneh in the future who ride us roughly to riches since we pay them for doing nothing? Oh mother Salone,do you still have anymore tears to shed, seeing your children so unproductive and backward in the midst of all the wealth you have given us?
Young4na says:
It’s indeed a shame that the ACC couldn’t find any enacted laws that could have lead to corrupt charges for such mischievous actions done by the ambassador. The widespread use of such corrupt and mischievous behavior cannot be denied in the past decades and counting. I personally know several people who were working for the Salone government, used dubious study leave arrangements, migrated to the U.S, worked for several years while still receiving salaries from the Salone government.
Even in Salone, there are widespread reports of ghost workers, receiving salaries but never ever physically been in their place of employment. If the fight against corruption is to gain headways, we urgently need laws enacted to curtail such corrupt practices.
Saidu Conteh says:
It feels great for those with clean hands to be vindicated by the same terrible voices of those whose hatred,malicious and vehement desires were to condemn,tarnish,diminish,and humiliate the innocent.Oh Happy Day! Our Noble Secretary General will no longer be scrutinized under the grievous lenses of tribalism and wickedness,ever again. Yup,he will forever be a free man….Free like the mild Harmattan winds,that soars,roams,and blows without restraint – Free like a newly born,fragile Nightingale,trying out its vocal chords, singing in joy for the first time – Free like a young cub,left far behind by a Pride of Lions to fend for itself,killing a prey for the first time.
What a glorious moment this is! Free forever, like an Eaglet,jumping off a cliff for the first time,lost in awe,and wonder,at seeing the majestic beauty of the blue Oceans below. What a satisfying,fulfilling moment this is…Nuff Respect to you Sir,for your courage,and keeping your integrity,and credibility in tact,and for proving the haters,and your detractors wrong….Rising Sun Will Rise Again.
Fil Bothi says:
“There are many forms of corruption and abuse of office in Sierra Leone, but this must go down in history as one of the most bizarre. Here you have Sierra Leone’s ambassador to Ghana – Osman Yassaneh, also acting as the Secretary General of the ruling APC party, who never took up office in Accra to serve his country and people, but yet receiving pay as an ambassador – along with all the privileges and entitlements that goes with the post. Shameful and corrupt to say the least.
This week, the not so ambassadorial Yassaneh, who is one of the most powerful men in the ruling APC was in Accra, Ghana, perhaps for the first time in his official capacity as ambassador, to pack up and quit an office he never occupied.”- Sierra Leone Telegraph 23 January 2016 article
The ACC Act might not have been drafted in such a way to encompass this kind of Abuse of Authority. It is also possible that the ACC did not consider one of the crimes under the ACC 2008 Acts which is gaining advantage FOR one self. This Press Release did not mention that avenue in its investigations. In the period that Ambassador Yasaneh was absent from his post, he was pursuing both his party interest and at the same time his personal interest to wit reading for his law degree.
The so called civil society organization should take it from whether the ACC mandate stopped by asking the court to determine as to whether or not Yasaneh should not refund the two years salary and other emoluments that he received while he was busy doing something else.
Where is NONPARTISAN? She predicted something in the thread of that 23 January 2016 article in the Sierra Leone Telegraph about Victor Foh’s appointment as VP as a con game in the likelihood that EBK did not get his third term ambition. Everything in that comment turned out to be true.
Sahr Matturi says:
The allegations against Ambassador Yansaneh in the article are very straightforward and easy to investigate. The fact that the ACC did not find anything that would INDICT Ambassador Yansaneh is no surprise to me. The good thing behind all what is happening is that, no one will be spared from investigations/indictments by the ACC when it comes to CORRUPTION. There is no doubt in my mind that, the ACC made the right decision after carefully looking into the matter. GOD BLESS the ACC and GOD BLESS AMBASSADOR Yansaneh.
Sierra Leone,my only home,is a place where untouchable hero’s,and Legends are born!(lol)The ACC has ignited a bomb on its own people,even though their intention was for it to be dropped in enemy territory,and scatter them to pieces.(lmao) The good,the bag,ugly,weird,and treacherous are all formidable spirits,struggling like desperate men sinking in quicksand,to find a solid footing,in our beloved Sierra Leone.Our Secretary General,a trusted man,walks away a free man,because he has done nothing wrong – live with it!
Although your plans were to see him in shackles,and chains,being dragged in emotional pangs of pain,the diligent hand of Fate,couldn’t wait,until it was too late,to declare him completely innocent.Negligent,he may have been,perhaps,but surely not corrupt,like the SLPP criminal Cabal, posing as Priests,and religious Monks(lmao) The Legendary APC will live forever,despite the insufferable insults,threats,bullying,and intimidations,it is being subjected to on a daily basis….that glorious name can never be erased – I’m sure of it! Rising Sun Will Rise Again
S. J. Koroma says:
This is a crazy piece.
WITH CORRUPTION EVERYONE PAYS
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Health Ministry monitoring vape-related illness
Friday, 08 Nov 2019
PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Health Ministry is aware of vaping-related illness reported abroad and will continue to monitor the situation in the country, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
He said the ministry would take the necessary steps to ensure that any such cases occurring locally would be reported and treated accordingly.
"The Health Ministry is monitoring all the vape-related illness abroad and locally, ” he said when asked to comment on a foreign media agency report quoting the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention that the number of deaths from a mysterious lung illness linked to the use of e-cigarettes has risen to 39 in the United States.
The report also said the US health agency, which has been collecting information on the outbreak of the lung illness from 49 of the country’s 50 states, said there are now 2,051 such cases across the US, nearly 200 more than a week ago.
A teenager has been warded at the Labuan Nucleus Hospital for severe internal lung damage.
In a statement on Friday (Nov 8), Labuan Health Department director Dr Ismuni Bohari said a thorough investigation was being carried out to determine the actual cause of the 17-year-old boy’s lung complications.
He said the cause of the lung damage could be due to a lung infection, an autoimmune disease, exposure to chemicals or vaping. - Bernama
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Here's every PS4 Pro upgraded game so far
We track down a comprehensive master list of all PS4 Pro games that will enjoy 4K upscaling, frame rate boosts, and more
By: Derek Strickland from Sep 9, 2016 @ 11:57 CDT
We've gathered all the confirmed PS4 games that will be upgraded with Sony's new $399 4K-ready PlayStation 4 Pro console, offering higher-end visuals thanks to its new hardware, including 4K resolution upscaling, smoother frame rates, impressive lighting and environmental effects, anti-aliasing, super-sampling for upscaled resolutions on 1080p screens, and a swath of other options.
Sony has confirmed a number of PS4 games that will see enhancements on PS4 Pro at the console's November 10 launch, including future titles like Battlefield 1, Watch Dogs 2, Resident Evil 7, Final Fantasy 15, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Skyrim: Special Edition, Persona 5, The Last Guardian, EA's new Star Wars games (including Visceral's new Star Wars Game, DICE's Battlefront 2, and Respawn's new third-person action adventure Star Wars game)--with many more titles getting support soon. Check below for a comprehensive list of PS4 Pro upgraded games, and we'll be updating this list as more games are announced.
"You may have noticed that several of these titles including Paragon, Infamous: Last Light, and Shadow of Mordor are already released. That's another aspect of the PS4 Pro experience. A number of games you already own may have been patched to play better on the console. We're referring to this upgrading of your library as Forward Compatibility. Patches for over a half dozen of our first-party titles are in the works, as well as quite a few from our third-party partners," Sony's Mark Cerny said during the event.
Read Also: PS4 Pro won't play all PS4 games at 1080p 60FPS
Confirmed PS4 Pro upgraded games (A-Z listing)
Dragonball Z: Xenoverse 2
EA's new Star Wars Games (includes new Star Wars games from Visceral Games, DICE, Respawn Entertainment and more)
Ghost Recon: Widllands
Gravity Rush 2
Gundam Generation Genesis
Infamous: Last Light
Paladin 6
Skyrim: Special Edition
The Last of Us: Remastered
Toukiden 2
Xuan-Yuan Sword EX: The Gate of Firmament
Yakuza Zero
Remember that the PS4 Pro will play all existing PS4 games, but older PS4 games need to be updated with Forward Compatibility patches before they tap the PS4 Pro's hardware. Developers will have complete discretion over Forward Compatibility upgrades, including 4K upscaling, 1080p 60FPS, etc. Devs may even charge money to enable 4K support in older PS4 games on the new PS4 Pro console.
Read Also: PS4 Pro 4K upgrades of old PS4 games could cost money
PlayStation is introducing a new choice for console gamers with PS4 Pro, a powerful addition to the PS4 family. It's designed to offer heightened gaming experiences, whether via your existing HDTV or a new 4K TV.
With its increased performance over the standard PS4, PS4 Pro represents a first for PlayStation - and in many ways, for console gaming. We're excited by this vision, but we know many of you will have questions. That's why we've built our latest Ultimate FAQ below.
This FAQ will serve as a living document, and we'll continue to add new questions, details, and specifics leading up to launch November 10 in North America. If you have questions that aren't addressed, leave them in the comments below and we'll add 'em to the list.
In the meantime: it's time to get to know PS4 Pro!
PS4 Pro: Basic Questions
Q: What is PS4 Pro?
PS4 Pro is a high-end version of PS4 that is capable of outputting 4K graphics, HDR support, smoother and more stable framerates, and 4K video streaming. Upon its launch, PS4 Pro will make supported PS4 games look better and run more smoothly, while giving developers an upgraded toolset to create even richer, more detailed game worlds. How these powerful new tools are used is up to individual developers and the experience they are creating. You may have seen some of these examples during PlayStation Meeting 2016.
It's important to note that PS4 Pro is not another generation of console. It won't make your current PS4 games obsolete, and it won't split the PS4 player base. PS4 Pro is very much a part of the PS4 family.
Q: When will PS4 Pro be available, where, and for how much?
PS4 Pro will launch in the US and Canada on November 10 for a suggested retail price of $399.99 USD ($499.99 CAD).
Q: Will PS4 Pro have separate or exclusive games?
There will not be any PS4 Pro-exclusive games. Because PS4 Pro and the standard PS4 are members of the same family, both systems will be fully compatible with all past, present, and future PS4 titles, including PlayStation VR. All PS4 games are PS4 Pro games, and vice-versa.
Following PS4 Pro's launch on November 10 in North America, virtually all new PS4 game releases moving forward will be able to take advantage of PS4 Pro capabilities on day one, or in some cases shortly after launch via a downloadable update. Some titles previously released will be updated to take advantage of PS4 Pro features, including Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, The Last of Us
Remastered, Infamous Second Son, Shadow of Mordor, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and more.
Q: Will all PS4 games be compatible with PS4 Pro?
Yes, all existing PS4 games are fully compatible with PS4 Pro. Developers are able to add PS4 Pro enhancements to previously released PS4 games via a downloadable update if they choose to.
Q: Will SIE continue to sell and support the standard PS4?
Yes. PS4 Pro is an evolution of the PS4 generation platform, which will continue to include the standard PS4 system. PS4 Pro was designed for gamers who want to be at the forefront of gaming innovation. Whether you decide to purchase the new system or continue playing on the standard PS4 system, you'll enjoy the same games that make PlayStation the best place to play.
Q: Will PS4 Pro require a 4K TV?
No. PS4 Pro can display much higher resolutions than the standard PS4 when using a 4K TV. But if you own an HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p), PS4 Pro can still improve your gaming experience.
Q: What benefits does PS4 Pro provide when played on a non-4K HDTV?
PS4 Pro offers benefits even if you play on a HDTV that isn't 4K. Depending on how the developer chooses to use the increased processing power, games with PS4 Pro support are able to render higher or more consistent framerates, increased environmental and character model detail, improved overall visual quality, and other related visual enhancements. For a look at how games are using the power of PS4 Pro, watch some of the first game footage on our YouTube page.
Additionally, PS4 games that render below native 1080p (maximum quality for HD TVs) on the standard PS4 can be elevated to render at full native 1080p on an HDTV.
See below for a chart detailing how PS4 Pro will display based on different TV types.
Q: What resolutions does PS4 Pro support?
On 4K TVs, games are capable of running at up to 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels, also known as "2160p") resolution. On HDTVs, games will run at 1080p.
Q: Will PS4 Pro be compatible with my existing PS4 downloaded games, saved data, and PlayStation Network Friend lists?
Yes. PS4 Pro exists in the same digital ecosystem as the standard PS4 in all regards; two PS4 console systems, one PlayStation Network, one PS4 community. This means you can start playing a game on your PS4 Pro, upload the saved data to online storage using PS Plus (sold separately), and pick up your progress on a standard PS4 in another room. It also means that all content and saved data that you already own on PS4 are fully compatible with PS4 Pro on day one.
Q: What if I already own a standard PS4? Is there an easy way to transfer my games, saved data, and Share captured content from a standard PS4 to PS4 Pro?
Yes. You will be able to copy your games, saved data, captured videos and screenshots, system settings, and other content from a standard PS4 to PS4 Pro using a standard Ethernet cable. This process will also work from standard PS4 to standard PS4, PS4 Pro to standard PS4, and PS4 Pro to PS4 Pro provided that both units have system software update 4.00 or higher installed, and the same PSN account is signed into both systems.
Alternatively, you can log-into PSN with your PS4 Pro, access your games and content library, and re-download your previously purchased games and content. Of course, your saved data in online storage will transfer as well.
Q: Will the PS4 Pro system introduce any improvements to DUALSHOCK 4?
The latest version of DUALSHOCK 4 will be included with PS4 Pro, as well as the new slimmer standard PS4. But it does not introduce any significant new functionality. The new DUALSHOCK 4 allows the light from the light bar to emit on the touch pad, making a new luminous line that illuminates in the same color as that of the light bar. It also supports USB communication in addition to Bluetooth communication. Existing DUALSHOCK 4 controllers going back to the launch of PS4 are fully supported on PS4 Pro; the updated DUALSHOCK 4 will, in turn, be fully supported by every PS4 model.
PS4 Pro: Technical Specifications
Q: How does PS4 Pro compare to the standard PS4?
PS4 Pro is significantly more powerful than the standard PS4 model. PS4 Pro's advanced graphics processor unit incorporates many features from AMD's latest "Polaris" architecture, as well as some fully custom hardware innovations, and is considerably more powerful than the GPU included in the standard PS4.
All in all, this increase in processing power enables developers to tap into far more demanding visual features for PS4 Pro owners, including smoother or more stable framerates, support for 4K rendering, advanced graphics features, and more.
Q: What video output settings does PS4 Pro support?
At launch, PS4 Pro supports all of the HD video output settings found on the standard PS4. Notably, PS4 Pro introduces 4K output, with settings for both 2160p YUV420 and 2160p RGB (recommended if your TV supports it) at up to 60 frames per second when using a supported 4K TV and Premium HDMI (aka HDMI 2.0) cable.
Q: Does PS4 Pro support High Dynamic Range (HDR)?
Yes, PS4 Pro is fully compatible with the HDR10 specification at launch. HDR10 is a widely supported HDR format embraced by major entertainment companies.
Q: What is HDR?
High Dynamic Range, or HDR, is an emerging display standard that allows for massively increased color depth and greater contrast compared to Standard Dynamic Range, the decades-old specification currently employed by traditional HDTVs. In general, HDR-enabled content played on an HDR-compatible TV produces a noticeably fuller, richer image, that's closer to what the eye naturally sees. That means much deeper black levels that retain finer details; brighter, more dazzling highlights; and a much wider color spectrum than is possible on older HDTV technology.
It's actually impossible to demonstrate the true benefits of HDR technology here because you need an HDR-enabled screen and content to experience it. You can, however, watch this video from Sony that shows some simulated before-and-after scenes.
Q: Will PS4 Pro include support for Dolby Vision HDR?
There are currently no plans to support Dolby Vision.
Q: Does PS4 Pro require any specialized equipment?
Only if you want to experience 4K and HDR. Otherwise, no. Like the standard PS4, PS4 Pro fully supports existing HD TVs (720p / 1080i / 1080p). PS4 Pro can also output a 4K signal on supported 4K TVs when using a Premium HDMI cable (one will be included with PS4 Pro). To enjoy HDR features, you'll need an HDTV that's compatible with the HDR10 format, and HDR10-enabled games or content.
Q: Outside of higher gaming performance, 4K TV features, and support for 4K video streaming, are there any other benefits to PS4 Pro?
Yes. PS4 Pro will come standard with a 1TB HDD, faster Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), and a third USB 3.1 Gen.1 port on the rear of the unit. PS4 Pro's more powerful hardware can also benefit PlayStation VR games, enhance streaming features such as Share Play and Remote Play, and enable higher resolution output for media captured using the Share button.
In most other ways, PS4 Pro will be very similar to the standard PS4. This includes the user interface and functionality.
Q: Why do I need a Premium HDMI cable for using PS4 Pro on my 4K TV?
For maximum quality, you'll need a PS4 Pro system, a 4K TV with a Premium HDMI input port (often marked in blue), and a Premium HDMI cable. A Premium HDMI cable is included with PS4 Pro, but those who need to purchase a longer cable should remember to get one that meets the Premium HDMI spec.
The newer Premium HDMI format can display a 4K signal at up to 60 frames per second (60Hz). Older High Speed HDMI cables (aka HDMI 1.4) can technically display a 4K signal on a 4K TV, but the performance will be limited to just 30 frames per second (30Hz).
Q: Is there anything else I need to know about PS4 Pro support on my 4K TV?
Given that 4K display standards and HDR features are still cutting edge, we recommend that you carefully consult your 4K TV's manual and other reference materials to fully understand its capabilities.
Q: Will PS4 Pro support PlayStation VR?
PS4 Pro will fully support PlayStation VR just like the standard PS4. It's important to note that PlayStation VR's integrated display tops out at 1920 x 1080; it does not support 4K output. Also, the PS VR headset does not support HDR features.
That said, PS4 Pro's upgraded processing power will give VR developers the ability to enhance their experiences with higher quality graphics, smoother or more stable framerates, and visual improvements in supported games. Developers can also choose to add PS4 Pro features to PS VR games post launch via a downloadable update.
Q: Which PS VR games will support PS4 Pro features?
As neither PS VR nor PS4 Pro has launched at the time of publication, we'll wait until closer to PS4 Pro's launch to begin confirming these titles.
4K Entertainment
Q: Does PS4 Pro support Ultra 4K Blu-ray Discs?
No, PS4 Pro's internal Blu-ray drive does not support the new Ultra 4K Blu-ray Disc format. It supports the same Blu-ray Disc specs as the standard PS4. The Blu-ray Disc Player application, however, will support high-quality upscaling of DVD and Blu-ray Disc content.
Q: What 4K entertainment options will PS4 Pro support?
4K streaming apps for Netflix and YouTube are in development. Though 4K streaming is still in its early days, other services are likely to offer 4K video content in the future as well.
Q: Will there be any 4K PlayStation Store movies or TV shows?
There are no plans for this at PS4 Pro's launch, but the PlayStation Network team is looking into it.
Q: How large is PS4 Pro, physically?
PS4 Pro is slightly larger than the original PS4 model introduced in 2013, and will measure approximately 295×55×327 mm (width × height × length).
Q: Will PS4 Pro owners have a performance advantage in online games when competing against standard PS4 players?
Generally, no. Playtesting and balancing is up to each game developer, and while it's true that PS4 Pro's more powerful hardware can drive smoother or more stable frame rates in supported titles, developers have many tools and processes they can use to prevent imbalances.
Q: Will there be any changes to Remote Play or Share Play with PS4 Pro?
Yes, PS4 Pro's increased processing power can offer significant streaming benefits if the internet bandwidth is fast enough. Remote Play users on PC, Mac, or Xperia will be able to stream gameplay from a PS4 Pro system at up to 1080p. Share Play users on a standard PS4 or PS4 Pro will also be able to stream gameplay from a PS4 Pro system at up to 1080p.
With both Remote Play and Share Play, PS4 Pro's adaptive streaming technology will attempt to optimize streaming quality to make the most of available internet bandwidth. For the best experience, we recommend a 15Mbps or higher connection and using a wired Ethernet connection (not Wi-Fi) whenever possible.
Q: Will the Share button capture higher quality game content with PS4 Pro games?
When playing a game with PS4 Pro features, using DUALSHOCK 4's Share button will generate higher resolution gameplay clips and screenshots compared to the standard PS4. Specifics will vary by game, but some games will support full 1080p video capture, and screenshots at up to 3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels.
Q: Will I be able to Broadcast my gameplay at higher settings?
Yes. At launch, you will be able to broadcast a YouTube stream at as high as 1080p and 60 frames per second.
Q: Are Sony's new 4K TVs a good fit for PS4 Pro?
While we won't provide a specific recommendation for PS4 Pro at this time, Sony has a long history of designing TVs with advanced technology, and that reputation has extended to the 4K TV realm.
Q: What size 4K TV should I get?
We can't give an official recommendation on TV size due to variables in room size, seating distance, and media types. 4K games and movies can feature up to four times the total resolution of a 1080p signal, so to take full advantage of 4K's greatly increased fidelity, you'll want a 4K TV that's big enough to show it off comfortably.
Unofficially, the staff of PlayStation.Blog has observed good results in average living rooms with 4K TVs sized 60'' and up. If you're in the market for a new 4K TV for PS4 Pro, we strongly recommend selecting a model with HDR10 compatibility, which will enable increased image vividness and contrast in HDR10-enabled games and movies.
Q: If I'm using PS4 Pro on a 4K TV, and I'm playing a PS4 game without PS4 Pro features. Will it still output in 4K?
Yes, older PS4 games without dedicated PS4 Pro features will output at 4K when played on PS4 Pro and a supported 4K TV using a Premium HDMI cable. You will not, however, see any visual benefits without support for PS4 Pro features.
PS4 Pro: What we know so far:
Double GPU power over existing PS4 models (roughly 2x AMD Radeon HD 7850)
AMD Polaris GPU support
16nm FinFET APU likely
CPU with boosted clock rate
Higher memory bandwidth
No 4K UHD Blu-ray player
Launches November 10 for $399
4K resolution upscaling
HDR support
Higher frame rates, improved in-game performance across the board
Plays all existing PS4 games, but not every PS4 game will leverage the new hardware for improved performance
Read more about Sony's PS4 Pro:
PS4 Pro uses AMD Polaris GPU, sits below RX 470
14 games have PS4 Pro support built-in so far
Here's all the PS4 Pro upgraded games so far
PS4 Pro won't play all PS4 games at 1080p 60FPS
Mass Effect: Andromeda runs at 4K 30FPS on PS4 Pro
Sony's new PS4 Pro rocks double GPU power, 4K and HDR
Sony's high-end PS4 Pro costs $399, launches November 10
Devs have final say on PS4 Pro's Forward Compatibility
PS4 Pro specs: 4.2 TFLOPs, Jaguar CPU, 310W power draw
Microsoft trolls PS4 Pro's lack of a 4K Blu-ray player
Sony's PS4 Pro doesn't hit native 4K gaming
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Hitman 2 has its first elusive target: Sheffield’s favoured son Sean Bean
Jade King Contact via Twitter | October 17, 2018 2:50 pm BST
IO Interactive and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have confirmed that Sean Bean will be making an appearance in Hitman 2.
The star of films such as National Treasure and Silent Hill: Revelations will be taking on the role of an elusive target in Agent 47’s latest outing.
This means he will have his own distinct mission as you have only one chance to assassinate him within a strict time limit. One mistake and it’s all over.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the upcoming HITMAN™ 2 video game,” said Bean, “It’s always exciting to take on a new role, and I look forward to seeing my character in action when the Elusive Target mission launches.”
Sean Bean will play a character known as Mark Faba, a former MI5 agent turned ruthless freelance assassin. He even has a cool nickname: ‘The Undying.’ Famed for being killed in almost every role he’s in, the name seems ironically fitting.
Related: Best Xbox One Games
IO Interactive has said that the Sean Bean update will be the first of many free content drops for the upcoming stealth adventure, which launches on November 13 for PS4, Xbox One and PC.
Games editor Jake Tucker was a huge fan of the 2016 reboot, and came away from a recent preview event feeling equally positive about the sequel:
‘Hitman’s episodic turn may not have been hugely successful for the company, but it showed the fanbase that the optimal way to play in this collection of assassination sandboxes is to digest it slowly, mulling over each individual hunt until you’ve mastered it.’
Are you excited to murder Sean Bean in Hitman 2? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter @trustedreviews.
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Discussion in 'Symphony X (Unofficial)' started by Postulate, Sep 8, 2010.
Postulate Have a nice day! :)
Fish's lyrics could be hit or miss
Maybe, but I thought Garden Party was really funny. Despite how "fight the man, man" it was.
Please don't lie upon the grass unless accompanied by a fellow
(May I be so bold as to suggest Othello?)
#101 Postulate, Apr 27, 2011
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2nd episode now online. They're not just saying "every drummer kicks ass" either which is what I initially thought would happen. Looks like, so far, it's between Minnemann and Mangini. Either drummer wouldn't dissapoint honestly.
#102 InFlames235, Apr 27, 2011
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Virgil is an absolute monster on the drums, but I guess he wouldn't fit with what they're going for very well.
#103 _Gentleman of_the Snow_, Apr 27, 2011
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Honestly, I've heard rumors being spread around that Mangini has been chosen...
But I wouldn't be able to pick between the two, they are both outrageous musicians. Mangini seems to be a little more capable but Marco has SUCH a blast when he plays that it's just amazing to watch him.
Either way, I hope this'll be a welcome change for DT and they'll take the chance by the balls. Scenes From A Memory is the reason I play music, and my favorite album of all time...but they haven't made anything that interested me since 2002.
#104 handmadeguitars87, Apr 27, 2011
_Gentleman of_the Snow_ said: ↑
I like him too much to want to see him join Cheese Theater.
#105 Marwen, Apr 27, 2011
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You would think that they would want someone who plays somewhat differently (but still as complex) as Portnoy... don't they want to evolve?
Also, calling it right now... Myung only speaks once in each episode.
#106 Detective Clarence Beauregard, Apr 27, 2011
TAnd is it me, or does pretty much ever riff Petrucci makes sound the exact same? I'm talking about that palm muting distortion thing he does and he thinks he can throw us for a loop but adding in some random bits in crazy time signatures. Maybe he'll top it off with a "how many scales can you play" game.
Its pretty much just you and the minority. And no, you will not receive mercy.
#107 PurpleDink, Apr 27, 2011
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haha +1
Detective Clarence Beauregard said: ↑
It's just the audition, and they did give them a jam/improv bit as well to showcase their own stuff. I'm sure any one of those drummers who they choose (my money is on Mangini, he seems the best overall fit) will be able to lift the level of drumming in Dream Theater and add their own style to it on the new stuff and even a bit on some of the older stuff once they're established. Looking forward to it!
#108 progmetaldan, Apr 28, 2011
azal love is the answer
handmadeguitars87 said: ↑
Mangini seems to be a little more capable
seriously? Not only does Marco play with jazz and prog legends, he's even filled in for Necrophagist. I'm pretty sure there's none more capable than he is.
Mangini is the obvious choice though since this band has no intention of ever evolving again. He's a safe bet, can play everything like Portnoy, is a longtime friend, and seem to want it the most.
#109 azal, Apr 28, 2011
Yes. Judging by Rudess's reactions, they clearly want someone to just come play the stuff perfectly and as it is and not bring in something new unless asked to. This makes Mangini the most likely winner so far, that is indeed the safe bet (unless of course it's evolving they want, which, based on their last albums, I don't think they do).
Marco Minnemann and Thomas Lang were awesome, imo.
Minnemann is really cool aswell as being an impressive musician I think he could bring a lot to the band. Mangini was also quite nice, but Minnemann takes the lead with his enthusiasm imo. Both looked like they were really into it and almost wacky while they played, haha, really entertaining to watch them playing.
#111 Sep3, Apr 28, 2011
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Hah, well, not it ain't. I agree with him.
(unless of course it's evolving they want, which, based on their last albums, I don't think they do).
#112 Kenneth R., Apr 28, 2011
azal said: ↑
Capability and versatility are not the same. Mangini knows the material head to toe and can play every single beat perfectly. I'm not saying Marco can't, but he didn't...and Jordan specifically mentioned that as a negative. I'm willing to bet anything it'll be Mike in the end.
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There's something about Mangini I don't like... His facial expressions. I can't help it, but it really annoys me. Minnemann is my favourite.
#114 Liampie, Apr 28, 2011
I haven't watched any of the videos yet... but I will.
Thomas Lang is another technical monster, like Virgil. Ridiculous chops and technique.
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Liampie said: ↑
I thought that when I watched Ep1. He looks....goofy. Then, I thought the same about Minnemann. Both guys are great drummers, but they just look odd.
#116 nckissfan, Apr 28, 2011
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=157437
You've got to be fucking kidding me.
#117 DoomsdayZach, Apr 28, 2011
Deal with it, nerd.
'kay, so since I think DT haven't done anything interesting in nearly 10 years, I haven't watched either of these videos because I frankly don't give a flying pig shit.
But blabbermouth article says they've dubbed this webseries (the fact that they've named it AT ALL reeks of pretentiousness) "the spirit carries on". How effing unoriginal can this band get? At least just keep your ripping off to bands that actually matter, like Genesis and Kansas.
DoomsdayZach said: ↑
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Although the pro-family movement made great strides defending traditional marriage last election in states like California and Arizona, the battle is still not over. Come November, voters will need to vote against three new homosexual rights initiatives in Washington, Maine, and Kalamazoo, Michigan. This legislation is in new form but poses the same threat to the traditional definition of marriage. So here is a rundown of the legislation and where you can go to get involved.
Washington: Referendum 71
Referndum 71, to be voted on this November, allows voters to confirm or reject the expansion of domestic partnership rights to include all the rights previously designated only for traditional marriage.
When the expansion, SB 5688, was signed into law by Governor Christine Gregoire on May 18, 2009, the pro-family organization, Protect Marriage Washington, moved to action and organized efforts to gather the required 120,577 signatures to get the legislation onto the ballot for the public to actually vote on this redefinition of marriage.
According to Protect Marriage Washington, the expansion of domestic partnership rights in Senate Bill 5688 is the clearly the “last step before full civil marriage for gay and lesbian couples in the state.” The bill clearly sets the ground work for such a redefinition of marriage by including the phrase, “marriage shall apply equally to state registered Domestic Partnerships” over a hundred times. The Senate bill would also “redefine terms such as ‘husband’ and ‘wife’ to be interpreted as gender neutral,” exposing Washington to litigation by same-sex partners demanding the courts overturn the state’s Defense of Marriage Act.
To help in opposing this threat to traditional marriage, visit http://protectmarriagewa.com/.
Maine: Question 1
Similarly in Maine, proponents of traditional marriage have rallied together signatures to demand a vote on new legislation in Maine that would essentially “neuter marriage in the state.” The bill, LD 1020, “would remove the provision of Maine law that currently prohibits same-sex marriage, and would redefine marriage as a legal union between two people who may or may not be of the same sex.” The legislation was scheduled to take effect on Sept. 12 but thanks to the efforts of various pro-family organizations, the legislation will now be put to public vote.
According to Stand for Marriage Main, a Yes vote on Question 1 will prevent LD 1020 from ever becoming law, by “preventing homosexual marriage in Maine and preserving traditional marriage as the law. A Yes vote also maintains all the rights and benefits that same-sex couples now enjoy under Maine’s domestic partners law.”
For more information, visit: http://www.standformarriagemaine.com/
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Finally, in Michigan, a single city ordinance is also taking center stage in the homosexual rights debate. The Kalamazoo city ordinance for Special Rights Discrimination that “outlaws employment, housing and public-accommodation discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identification, “ took effect July 9 but was quickly suspended when, once again, pro-family initiatives gathered enough signatures to put the legislation to public vote.
Proponents of the antidiscrimination ordinance, argue that if approved the legislation would do nothing more than make “it a city infraction to discriminate in housing, employment or access to public accommodations based on a person’s sexual identity or gender identification.”
However, local group Kalamazoo Citizens Voting No to Special Rights Discrimination, who are organizing opposition to the legislation, disagree. The legislation would undoubtedly result in reverse discrimination through which schools, businesses, and religions would be legislated into accepting homosexual conduct. As Kalamazoo Citizens Voting No to Special Rights Discrimination argue, “Sexual orientation ordinances are used to discriminate against individuals and organizations who don’t support homosexual activists’ political agenda.”
For more information on the impact of this antidiscrimination legislation visit: http://www.responsiblevoters.org/Default.aspx
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Trauma, whether physical or emotional, can wreak havoc on a person’s health and wellness, according to Frank Hester, a craniosacral therapy practitioner based in Apple Valley.
Hester will deliver a lecture about how craniosacral therapy can effectively release trauma in the body at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hi-Desert Center for Spiritual Living (HDCSL), 18575 Corwin Road in Apple Valley.
The therapy involves holding the head very lightly while performing tiny manipulations of the skull and sacrum, Hester said. This results in removing blocks caused by trauma in the brain and spinal cord that inhibit free movement of the craniosacral system. If these blocks are not addressed, a host of ailments can occur, according to Hester.
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Homeless support services believe this would be a vital tool
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Homelessness and drug use in Cardiff has been rising for years (Image: Wales Online)
An "important and positive step forward" in tackling Cardiff's drug and homelessness crisis is currently being ignored.
At least that's the opinion of the people working on the front line of the issue.
Anyone walking through Cardiff will see the challenges of drugs and homelessness in the Welsh captial.
There has been a year on year increase in the numbers of people injecting drugs, sleeping rough on the streets of Cardiff.
But there are dozens of studies and leading experts who believe there is a simple measure that would make a huge difference to both the individuals themselves, and the wider community - drug consumption rooms.
Homeless services in Cardiff such as the Huggard are calling on national government to allow them open these rooms.
What is a drug consumption room?
As you can imagine a drug consumption room is simply an indoor space where addicts can take illegal drugs under supervision.
Why do people want to introduce them in Cardiff?
Experts say there are two overriding benefits to these rooms - to both the individual and the community.
For the drug user this means:
Reduced risk of an overdose because people are supervising them.
Massive reduction in users getting diseases like HIV due to sharing needles and unhygienic injection.
Much easier to connect drug users with addiction treatment and other health and social services.
For the rest of the community this means:
Fewer drug paraphernalia like needles left in parks and public places.
Fewer people heavily intoxicated or in zombie like states in public places.
What happens at the moment?
At the moment if someone is found with drugs in one of Cardiff's homelessness support facilities they have to ask them to leave.
Under the Misuse of Drugs Act of 1971 you are not allowed can not "facilitate somebody taking illicit substances" and could, in theory, be prosecuted for doing so.
This means they must insist that the person leaves, which breaks our engagement, causes resentment, and pushes the problem onto the streets.
Richard Edwards is the Huggard's chief executive who is call on the introduction of drug consumption rooms.
He said: "For those without accommodation, addictions can be a major barrier to coming off the streets.
"Access to substance misuse support is under-resourced and often individuals are excluded from services and pushed back onto the streets due to their need to take illicit substances.
"This can close a door on treatment and recovery.
"Within the day centre at Huggard we cannot allow people to take illicit drugs and most of the issues and conflicts we face, with people we are trying to support, are drugs related.
"This in turn impacts on those people who are not using drugs who share facilities with people who are always trying to find somewhere to use."
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Is there evidence that drug rooms work?
Yes there is - and a lot of it.
The first supervised drug consumption room was opened in Berne, Switzerland in June 1986.
Further facilities of this type were then established in in Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Norway, Luxembourg, Denmark, Greece and France.
Ireland and Portugal have also recently introduced the rooms.
In all places where they have been introduced there has been a positive impact on drug use in the area.
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Most recently a leaked report from Bristol Council recommend their introduction in the city across the bridge as they had "saved significant lives".
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It said: "It is clear from the evidence that where Drug Control Rooms have been established they are effective at reducing the impact of drug use on the individuals using them and the wider communities affected."
Huggard Chief Richard Edwards said it was not about legitimising drug use, but instead managing the problem.
He said: "We know that drug use causes harm and we don’t condone it, but it is a reality.
"We are not able to combat that reality by pretending it doesn’t exist or by condemning it. We need to support people to come to terms with and manage their addictions.
"We need to minimise the harm that people are causing to themselves and others. We need to support people into treatment services. We need to get drug use off our streets.
"In the countries that have introduced supervised drug consumption facilities they have seen a dramatic decrease in public drug use and discarded drug litter by bringing people into services.
"Minimising the risks of infection and fatal overdose, such centres can reduce peer pressure to take drugs and, coupled with harm reduction advice and support, can better support people into treatment services.
"There is no evidence from anywhere that these facilities encourage people to take or start taking drugs.
"As a society, the people compelled to live on our streets affected by substance misuse are our children, our brothers, our sisters, our family and our friends. We might not like it, but we have a duty to do something about it and rescue as many people that we can.
"We also have a duty to the wider public to ensure that where there is public drug use that we do everything we can to take it off the streets, to maximise public safety and to ensure that drug use on our streets is not seen by the next generation as being normal."
Why has the problem become so bad?
There is widespread consensus that austerity and the subsequent reduction in services has contributed hugely to the explosion in Cardiff's rough sleeping.
In a recent report, Philip Alston, the United Nations special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, wrote that “austerity policies have deliberately gutted local authorities... eliminated many social services, reduced policing services to skeletal proportions, closed libraries in record numbers, shrunk community and youth centres, and sold off public spaces and buildings”.
He added: “It is hard to imagine a recipe better designed to exacerbate inequality and poverty and to undermine the life prospects of many millions.”
What is the current government stance on the rooms?
Back in 2016 the public advisory body, the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, recommended that the rooms be trialed.
However only this month the UK Government said that it had "no plans to introduce them".
Victoria Atkins MP said in a letter : "The government is not prepared to sanction or condone activities that support ...the availability of drugs and causes harm to individuals and communities".
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A superb way to go walking in Calderdale - The Calderdale Way is a 50 mile (80 km) walk exploring the hills, moors and valleys of Calderdale that recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.
It is an ‘up and down’ journey with few level sections. However, the higher levels provide some exceptionally fine panoramic views. The main and link routes to the valley bottom are designed so that they can be completed in short stages.
The Calderdale Way encircles Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, following old packhorse ways across the open gritstone hillsides with sections of traditional stone causeway, passing through hillside villages and old mill towns on the banks of the River Calder.
There are numerous link paths which connect the Calderdale Way to the valley floor. There are medieval settlements at Lumbutts and Mankinholes, and Withens Gate, where the Pennine Way crosses. A short diversion along the Pennine Way takes in the popular walk to the 100ft monument, Stoodley Pike.
The full length of the route is 51.39 miles, with a total climb of approx 2,600 metres (over 9,000 feet) at a climb rate of 43 metres per mile. This makes a flat equivalent distance of 57.49 miles.
The long period of hot weather has meant there is an increased risk of moorland fires in Calderdale. Please take care when out and about in moorlands around Calderdale and West Yorkshire. You can find more advice here. The burning of moorland is not a victimless crime. If you see anything suspicious report it to crimestoppers 0800 555111. #moorlandfires @WestYorksPolice @West_Yorks_FRS
Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Our fantastic, authentic Chinese menu offers a choice of over 20 soups and appetisers, with more than 100 main dishes including Chicken, Duckling, ...
Our fantastic, authentic Chinese menu offers a choice of over 20 soups and appetisers, with more than 100 main dishes including Chicken, Duckling, King Prawn, Beef, Roast Pork, Sweet and Sour, Foo Young, Curry, Sizzling Hot Plate, Bird's Nest, Chow Mein, Fried Rice, Seafood, Lamb and English Dishes. We also offer a vegetarian menu, four set menus and four banquet menus.
The Pennine Bridleway runs for 205 miles (330km) from Derbyshire to Cumbria. The Bridleway runs roughly parallel with the Pennine Way, but offers ...
The Pennine Bridleway runs for 205 miles (330km) from Derbyshire to Cumbria. The Bridleway runs roughly parallel with the Pennine Way, but offers access for Horse Riders, Cyclists and Walkers. The Mary Towneley Loop is a 47 mile section of the Pennine Bridleway with a variety of tracks, looping past Blackshaw Head, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge Todmorden, Walsden where you will encounter open moorland and hidden reservoirs, ancient packhorse tracks sweeping into valleys with gritstone walls, mill chimneys and canals offering a both a glimpse of past histories.
The Fleece Inn, Elland
A beautiful 400 year old family-friendly pub serving great ales and food. The Inn has an extensive beer garden complete with childrens' play a...
A beautiful 400 year old family-friendly pub serving great ales and food. The Inn has an extensive beer garden complete with childrens' play area. We are dog, child and whole-family friendly .
Welcome to The Golden Fleece at Blackley, where we always provide a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our aim is to produce good quality, home-cooke...
Welcome to The Golden Fleece at Blackley, where we always provide a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our aim is to produce good quality, home-cooked meals from our seasonal menu and daily changing specials board. All of our produce is supplied fresh, daily from Broster’s Farm Shop). We also have a wide choice of wines, lagers and real ales (including local guest beers).
The stunning landscapes of Calderdale offer walks that are suitable for all ages and abilities. There’s n...
The stunning landscapes of Calderdale offer walks that are suitable for all ages and abilities. There’s no better way to immerse yourself and discover more about this beautiful area than on foot.
Read our Walking in Calderdale blog post for information aboiut guided walks, E Trails, walking guides, easy & family walking and ideas for great walking routes to follow, such as The Calderdale Way, the Pennine Way & Hebden Bridge Loop, Todmorden Centenary Way and great walks at Hardcastle Crags, Ogden Water and more!
The Tea Set
A Traditional 24 seat cafe open 6 days a week from 7am. We offer all day breakfast staring from 33 including tea or coffee and toast. Our men...
A Traditional 24 seat cafe open 6 days a week from 7am. We offer all day breakfast staring from 33 including tea or coffee and toast. Our menu features homemade pies, corned beef hash, cottage pie, liver and onions and all roasts. Hot and cold sandwiches are available to eat in or take out. Voted as 2015 Calderdale cafe of the Year by readers of the Halifax Courier.
The Rochdale Canal runs for 33 miles between Sowerby Bridge in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, all the way to Manchester. It runs through the Upper Cal...
The Rochdale Canal runs for 33 miles between Sowerby Bridge in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, all the way to Manchester. It runs through the Upper Calder Valley passing Luddendenfoot, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and Walsden. The canal is close to train stations at Sowerby Bridge, Mythomroyd, Hebden Brige, Todmorden and Walsden. There is a towpath all the way which makes it a great flat walking route, suitable for buggies. You can walk short sections by using regular local buses to get you to the start and finish of your walk.
Elland Craft & Tap
Elland’s first micropub, housed in a former bank. We serving five hand-pulled, cellar conditioned, Craft and Cask Ales including two Ales from Ella...
Elland’s first micropub, housed in a former bank. We serving five hand-pulled, cellar conditioned, Craft and Cask Ales including two Ales from Elland Brewery and three from other independent craft breweries on rotation. Plus three further Craft Ales on tap and a range of other beverages . Freshly brewed coffee and free WiFi are available. You are welcome to order food from the local takeaway and bakery and eat it in over a pint or two. We will also be serving snacks including local award winning pies and Yorkshire crisps. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
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Cara Dillon
Comedy, Thu 27 Feb 2020
Cara Dillon occupies an enviable position at the very top of her genre. This extraordinary Irish singer has been captivating audiences and achieving exceptional acclaim for over 20 years. She has (according to Mojo magazine) "Quite possibly the world's most beautiful female voice".
Alongside a selection of favourites from her previous releases, Cara will be performing material from her new album "Wanderer" which is a collection of beautiful and moving songs recorded in an intimate setting with her husband and musical partner Sam Lakeman. Every note and word sung with a passion and confidence earned through a life of experience singing traditional songs. Legions of fans will attest to their impassioned performances with Cara's warm and natural stage presence something to savour.
www.caradillon.co.uk
All tickets £20.
Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.
Live Music, Bands, & Dancing in Colchester
Sat 25 Jan: Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart at Colchester Arts Centre
Sat 25 Jan: Luther at Charter Hall
Sun 26 Jan: Frank Turner Acoustic Show at Colchester Arts Centre
Sat 8 Feb: SlackFolk at CODA
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Inventions!
Okay, this might seem a bit random, but Corpus Christi has had interesting relationships with some modern inventions.
(Clockwise from top left: automatic sliding doors, Liquid Paper, OSHA OMB, Saffir-Simpson scale, masa spreader, Flowbee, Teflon)
• Automatic Sliding Doors Corpus Christi winds give Chicago a run for their money! In 1950, two men, Lew Hewitt and Dee Horton set out to find a solution to swing doors in this coastal windy environment. The duo invented the automatic sliding glass door. That business, Horton Automatics, still operates in Corpus Christi today, and you can see this invention on just about every grocery store and hotel you stroll into.
• Liquid Paper According to the Internet Movie Database, Bette Nesmith Graham, the Texas secretary who invented the revolutionary mistake-correcting fluid (and who was also the mother of Mike Nesmith of The Monkees fame) was born in Corpus Christi!
• The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Meteorologist Robert Simpson of the duo that developed the rating system for hurricane strength (1-5, with 5 being cataclysmic) was born and raised in Corpus Christi, and at the age of 6, survived the 1919 Key West Hurricane (the sixth deadliest storm in recorded history).
• Flowbee Notable 80s As-Seen-on-TV hair-cutting sensation, the Flowbee is currently manufactured in and distributed from Corpus Christi.
• OSHA Man Basket or OMBs In the late 1950s, U.S. Coast Guard veteran Billy Pugh worked as a deck hand offshore Corpus Christi. Back then, rig hands would amble boat-to-platform via dangerous cargo nets. Pugh invented safety baskets to safely transport crew. NASA adopted this technology to retrieve astronauts landing in the sea after missions. The company bears his name and is still an industry leader and based in Corpus Christi today.
• Mas Tamales Masa Spreader Whenever you bite down into a perfectly formed delicious tamale, raise your horchata to Sandra Vasquez of Corpus Christi, Texas, who created an ingenious tamale spreader to achieve the perfect balance of masa every time. These are available in H-E-B and other grocery stores and make great gifts!
• Teflon The accidental inventor of the polytetrafluoroethylene resin coating that changed the way Americans cook, passed away in a Corpus Christi nursing home in 1994. Roy J. Plunkett was 83 at the time.
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'When will you need a biker...?' campaign
Somerset campaign aiming to get drivers to think who is the biker beneath the helmet
By Visordown News
SOMERSET are to launch a local ‘Think Bike, Think Biker’ road safety campaign to remove the anonymity behind motorcyclists.
The ‘Professionals’ campaign will feature riders from the area and highlight the work that each do for the local community, including a fire-fighter, doctor and a nurse.
The hope for the campaign is based on the idea that drivers will be more aware of motorcyclists if they can associate with a real person under the helmet. The local initiative follows on from a higher than average number of collisions involving bikers on Somerset roads in recent years.
Head of Road Safety for Somerset, Terry Beale, explains the basis for the campaign; “Research for the Department for Transport has shown that road users who personally know bikers – as friends, relatives, or work colleagues for example, are much more likely to be respectful and watching out for motorcyclists in general.
“We want to remove the anonymity of motorcyclists and to try and reduce the number of collisions in which they are involved. ‘Sorry Mate, I didn’t see you’, isn’t an excuse when you put someone else in danger; nor is ‘Sorry Mate, I didn’t know you.’”
The campaign will follow on from the televised 'Think Bike, Think Biker' advertising campaign and begins on March 26th, running on the back of Somerset buses for four-weeks.
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Police wait downstream for suspect trying to swim to freedom
Posted: Jul 23, 2019 / 08:08 AM EDT / Updated: Jul 25, 2019 / 04:20 PM EDT
LAKE LURE, N.C. (AP) — A wanted Tiki bar cook tried to flee authorities by swimming away in a North Carolina river, but was caught by officers waiting downstream.
A Lake Lure Police statement says 38-year-old Jesse Lee Boyd was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service on warrants accusing him of forgery or counterfeiting in Iowa.
Investigators said they made a plan over the weekend to arrest him at the management office of the Geneva Riverside Tiki Bar. But they say Boyd was warned as he walked to the office and fled on foot before dashing into the Rocky Broad River.
Officers positioned themselves downstream along the banks, and Boyd eventually gave himself up.
A police statement Monday said department officials didn’t know if Boyd has an attorney.
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Home News 22-year-old student kidnaps his sister, demands N10 million ransom for his dad
22-year-old student kidnaps his sister, demands N10 million ransom for his dad
A 22-year-old university student has been arrested after he kidnapped his own sister and demanded N10 million from his dad in
The student of Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola identified as Abdulbasit Umar, has been arrested by Taraba state police command for aiding the kidnap of his own sister, Amina Umar, 10 years old on her way to school.
The suspect alongside two other accomplices, Sadiq Sani and Abdullahi Habib were said to have demanded the sum of N10 million as ransom to free the young girl. Spokesman of the state police command, DSP David Misal, who paraded the suspects alongside 12 others for kidnapping and armed robbery, explained that officers of the State Investigative Bureau arrested the trio enroute to collect a ransom of N4 million which they later settled for.
The major suspect, Abdulbasit Umar who spoke to newsmen said he had not done such before but needed the money to study abroad. Breaking: 6 students, 2 teachers kidnapped from Kaduna school .
According to him, “my aim was that after collecting the money, I will proceed with my education abroad.”
One of his accomplice, Sadiq Sani who claimed to be a childhood friend of the major suspect, said he connived with his friend to help him get money from the father.
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Trump’s trial begins, senators vowing ‘impartial justice’
Updated: Thu 6:30 PM, Jan 16, 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) - The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has opened in the Senate.
President Donald Trump pauses while speaking before he signs the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. (Source: AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
All the senators stood on Thursday and swore an oath of “impartial justice” as jurors for the historic proceeding. Chief Justice John Roberts presided in his black Supreme Court robe.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said new evidence reinforces the need for senators to call additional. Pelosi warned senators not to become “all the president’s henchmen.”
Trump derided the proceedings anew as a “hoax.”
The full trial will begin next week.
Earlier, Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, stood before the senators to read the formal charges against the president.
Also Thursday, the federal government’s watchdog agency says the a White House office violated federal law in withholding security assistance to Ukraine aid.
The Government Accountability Office says the White House Office of Management and Budget violated the law in holding up the assistance.
The freeze is at center of the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Trump was impeached last month on charges of abusing his power for pressuring Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden, and for obstructing Congress’ ensuing probe.
On Wednesday, after a dramatic procession across the Capitol, House Democrats notified the Senate of its delivery of the articles, with a more formal presentation to follow on Thursday. The Senate will transform itself into an impeachment court at noon.
Trump is complaining anew that it is all a “hoax,” even as fresh details emerge about his efforts in Ukraine.
Ukrainian authorities announced Thursday they are opening a criminal investigation into the possible illegal surveillance of Marie Yovanovitch while she was an ambassador in Ukraine after new information surfaced this week.
A close associate of Trump’s personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn’t announced.
Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday.
Parnas says, “President Trump knew exactly what was going on." He also says Attorney General William Barr knew about his efforts in Ukraine.
A Justice Department spokeswoman called such claims “false.”
Pelosi has chosen a team of seven lawmakers to prosecute the House’s case that Trump abused his office and obstructed Congress’ probe into what happened. They’ll be led by Schiff of the Intelligence Committee and Jerrold Nadler of the Judiciary Committee.
Pelosi also named to the team Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California, a veteran of three presidential impeachment inquiries. The final four tapped for the historic proceedings are House members Hakeem Jeffries of New York, Val Demings of Florida and freshmen Sylvia Garcia of Texas and Jason Crow of Colorado.
The impeachment managers need to persuade at least four Republican senators to demand new documents and testimony — and, in the process, prevent a rush to Trump’s acquittal. Even that modest goal could prove difficult.
McConnell is skeptical about hearing from witnesses, though he hasn’t ruled it out. Many Republicans say that if the House wanted more information, they should have gone to court. However, new information about the president’s Ukraine efforts has intensified pressure for more witnesses at the trial.
Rep. Eliot Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, says the panel will investigate what he says are “profoundly alarming” text messages that have raised questions about the possible surveillance of former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch before she was ousted by the Trump administration last spring.
The messages show that a Trump donor named Robert F. Hyde disparaged Yovanovitch in messages to Parnas and gave him updates on her location and cellphone use.
Hyde dismissed the claims as “laughable” on Twitter.
Other documents obtained by House Democrats as part of the impeachment investigation and released Tuesday include a handwritten note that mentions asking Ukraine’s president to investigate “the Biden case.”
Proceedings in the staid Senate are expected to run cooler than the fiery partisanship that was on display in the House, which voted to impeach Trump in December. But Trump’s impeachment team will be trying to appeal to multiple audiences when it mounts a defense of the president.
There will be millions watching on television, 100 senators seated silently in the Capitol and one man in the Oval Office with a twitchy Twitter finger.
White House counsel Pat Cipollone will lead the defense. He has little trial experience but high regard in conservative Washington legal circles. He has spent most of his career in commercial litigation.
Trump has described him as the “strong, silent type.”
In correspondence with House Democrats during the impeachment saga, Cipollone has shown a knack for channeling the president’s provocative rhetoric.
Copyright 2020 Associated Press. All rights reserved. Gray Media Group, Inc., contributed to this report.
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You are here:Home-Reviews-Album Reviews-Pernice Brothers – Goodbye, Killer
Pernice Brothers – Goodbye, Killer
One Little Indian, 2010
[rating:8.0/10]
I hate records that make me feel old by just looking at the album artwork. A painting of a bearded, greying Joe Pernice staring straight at me, almost like I’m holding up a mirror, minus the glasses, minus the beard (when I remember to shave). It’s been a long road for the Pernice Brothers, 12 years since their debut Overcome By Happiness, and much longer road for Joe Pernice who’s been honing his craft since the early 90’s with Scud Mountain Boys. You’re clocking up almost two decades of this Joe, and it shows.
Musically, it’s business as usual for the Pernice Brothers, maybe even over-enthusiastically so (see opener “Bechamel“ where it sounds like Joe Pernice has just run up a flight of stairs) in which the regular cast of characters (including Pretenders gun for hire, James Walbourne) decamp to an attic come studio in Massachusetts and bash out an album. If Joe Pernice was a little more prolific, he’d be hitting his Elvis Costello circa Spike phase about now, but Goodbye Killer seems as good as, if not better.
Absent since 2006’s Live A Little, a brisk, 10 song, just shy over 30 minute work-out was what the Pernice Brothers needed to get the blood rushing again. Like “Bechamel”, the Morrissey-riffing urgency of “Jacqueline Susann” and the vaudeville country-twang of “We Love The Stage” where Pernice recalls the highs and lows of touring “it doesn’t matter if the crowd is thin/we sing to six the same we sing to ten” catch you on the unfamiliar-territory back foot. Pernice’s lingering sour moods temporarily replaced by comedy and some old fashioned rocking out.
“Not The Loving Kind”, “The Great Depression”, “Fucking And Flowers” are all perfect readymade song titles for Joe to suck the good times out of life and relationships and the general act of knocking boots. If you get no satisfaction (or a “he understands my pain“ moment) in hearing how shit life and love can be, then Joe Pernice is not the man for you to lend your ear. That said, “Not The Loving Kind” moves lyrically and musically, but then again you are dealing with a man knows which buttons to push.
The riff in “Something For You” nags with familiarity the same way a Teenage Fanclub song would have the same effect, both bands dipping their feet in the same string-bending, harmony-soaked, wading pool and seeing what shapes the ripples make. It’s the Faces “Ooh La La” meets America’s “Sister Golden Hair” on the title track and in Walbourne’s fast fret-work on “Newport News” that you realise Goodbye, Killer is unlike any other Pernice Brothers record to date. It may be business as usual, but I don’t recall them ever sounding quite this good.
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Researcher Hunting the Key to Aging Believes Humans Can Have Unlimited Lifespan
Yahoo Health• August 19, 2014
My peers of a certain age will remember an Oil of Olay commercial about deciding not to grow old gracefully, but rather to “fight it every step of the way.”
And while we spend billions trying to turn back time, the Fountain of Youth has yet to be found at the bottom of a lotion bottle.
But one researcher from Harvard Medical School, David Sinclair, believes the secret to stopping the aging process is closer than we think.
"I wouldn’t begin to put a limit on the human lifespan," he says.
Sinclair has spent the past 20 years looking for ways to help people live longer, healthier lives.
In an exclusive look at his strictly guarded mouse lab, Sinclair showed us how his research team is looking to stop the clock on aging.
It was Sinclair’s research on resveratrol, a molecule found in grapes, that made headlines a decade ago when it showed promising results in keeping overfed mice as healthy as lean mice. Sinclair even chose to test resveratrol on himself, something he has been doing for the past 10 years, and he says he’s feeling fit and healthy. Likewise, his parents, who are in their 70s, report similar results from taking resveratrol.
Today, Sinclair has taken his research even further. By prematurely aging mice, he is able to test new molecules on them in an attempt to return them to their younger, healthier state. He’s hopeful that the molecules will one day help prevent or delay diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s in humans. All of this, of course, is still very much in the research phase, but Sinclair is confident that his work will lead to many of us living longer and healthier lives.
"Can we one day live to 150?" he asks. "I don’t see why not; it’s just a matter of when."
Who do you think is a global game changer, and what person would you like to see featured in this series? Let me know on Twitter (@katiecouric) or on Tumblr.
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K9 Memorial
The Washington State Patrol K9 Memorial was unveiled on August 15, 2017. It is located at the Washington State Patrol Academy.
On April 14, 2016, Trooper Mike Allan (Homeland Security Division/ #817) and his K9 partner Patrick, X-164, participated in explosive detection training at the AMTRAK Seattle Sounder station, and returned to the Coleman Ferry Terminal where Patrick screened two Ferry loads of cars for explosives. After conducting his work and while travelling home, Trooper Allan saw Patrick was in distress. Trooper Allan rushed Patrick to a vet and emergency surgery was conducted to try and save Patrick who was suffering from tangled intestines. The surgery was not successful.
Patrick was a three-year-old German Shepherd and was a Transportation Security Administration supported K9. Trooper Allan and Patrick started their career together at Lackland Airforce Base in Texas in October 2015. On December 10, 2015, Patrick and Trooper Allan became a certified K-9 explosive team and served the citizens of Washington faithfully.
K9 Patrick
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Timeline of Russia’s doping cases and cover-ups
by: JAMES ELLINGWORTH, Associated Press
Posted: Dec 9, 2019 / 06:49 AM EST / Updated: Dec 9, 2019 / 07:10 AM EST
FILE – In this May 24, 2016 file photo, employees work in Russia’s national drug-testing laboratory in Moscow, Russia. Russia is accused of manipulating an archive of doping data from a laboratory in Moscow, which was meant to be a peace offering to the World Anti-Doping Agency to solve earlier disputes. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)
The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia from the Olympics and other major sporting events for four years, though many athletes will likely be allowed to compete as neutral athletes.
Here is a timeline of the drug use, doping investigations and cover-ups:
February 2014 — Russian President Vladimir Putin opens the Winter Olympics in Sochi, the first time Russia has hosted the Olympics since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The Russian team surprises many onlookers by finishing at the top of the medals table, with nearly twice as many medals as it won in 2010.
December 2014 — German television channel ARD reports on allegations of corruption and systematic doping throughout Russia. Reports include accusations from former Russian Anti-Doping Agency official Vitaly Stepanov and his wife, Yulia, an 800-meter runner who had been banned for doping. The Stepanovs go into hiding, saying they fear for their safety.
November 2015 — Citing a report by former president Dick Pound, WADA declares Russia’s anti-doping agency noncompliant and shuts down the national drug-testing laboratory. The governing body of track suspends the Russian track federation in a ban that remains in place today.
May 2016 — The New York Times publishes explosive testimony by Grigory Rodchenkov, the former director of the anti-doping laboratory in Moscow. He says he switched out dirty samples for clean ones as part of a state doping program at the 2014 Winter Olympics and other major events. A follow-up investigation led by Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren flags hundreds of covered-up doping cases in dozens of sports. The International Olympic Committee starts retesting old samples from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, eventually banning dozens of athletes from Russia and other countries.
August 2016 — Russia competes at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro with a reduced squad after dozens of athletes fail vetting of their doping-test history by sports federations. The IOC resists calls to ban Russia entirely, but the Paralympics kick Russia out. Russia’s Olympic weightlifting team is barred entirely for bringing its sport into disrepute and the track team consists of only one athlete, Darya Klishina, who gets a waiver to compete because she has been based abroad. The Russian team is fourth in the Olympic medal count.
August 2017 — Nearly two years into its track ban, Russia is allowed to send a team of 19 officially neutral athletes to the world championships in London after they are vetted by the IAAF. When Mariya Lasitskene wins gold in the women’s high jump, the Russian anthem isn’t played. Two Russian silver medalists later have their IAAF status revoked amid investigations into whether they broke anti-doping rules.
December 2017 — Faced with evidence of mass Russian cheating at the 2014 Winter Olympics, the IOC officially bans Russia from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. However, it allows 168 Russians to compete as “Olympic Athletes from Russia.” They win gold in women’s figure skating and men’s hockey. Two Russians fail doping tests during the games.
June-July 2018 — Russia hosts the soccer World Cup. Before the tournament, FIFA looks into alleged doping in Russian soccer but doesn’t issue any sanctions.
September 2018 — WADA reinstates the Russian anti-doping agency against opposition from many Western athletes, who feel Russia hasn’t publicly accepted it cheated. WADA’s condition is for Russia to turn over stored data and samples from the Moscow laboratory that could implicate more athletes. Russia misses the initial December deadline but finally hands over the files in January 2019.
October 2018 — U.S. prosecutors allege Russian military intelligence officers hacked sports organizations, including at the 2018 Olympics, as it tried to paint athletes from other countries as cheats.
June 2019 — Former IAAF president Lamine Diack is ordered to stand trial in France over accusations of corruption, including an alleged scheme to cover up failed doping tests in return for payments from athletes. Evidence has emerged suggesting that as much as $3.5 million may have been squeezed out of Russian athletes to hush up their doping.
September 2019 — WADA says it has found signs that the lab data handed over by Russia eight months earlier may have been tampered with. Its investigation finds signs of last-minute editing days before the handover, with positive tests covered up and an attempt to plant fake messages blaming Rodchenkov.
November 2019 — The president of the Russian track federation is charged with filing false medical documents in an anti-doping case. After four years on suspension, his federation now risks full expulsion from World Athletics.
December 2019 — Using the neutral status from the 2018 Winter Olympics as a template, WADA bans Russian teams from major events for four years, though that doesn’t cover part-hosting soccer’s 2020 European Championship. Russia can appeal the ruling.
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Beavercreek preschool building opens
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Beavercreek’s new 18,500-square-foot preschool building, which sits adjacent to the district’s administrative offices at 3038 Kemp Road, will soon house up to 288 young students.
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Beavercreek City Schools Superintendent Bill McGlothlin speaks at the preschool opening ceremony Wednesday.
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BEAVERCREEK — The Beavercreek City School District officially opened its new preschool building Wednesday afternoon. The new 18,500-square-foot building, which sits adjacent to the district’s administrative offices at 3038 Kemp Road, will soon house up to 288 young students.
A fresh paint job, clean hallways, a gym area, nine new-smelling classrooms, a special reading tower and shiny outdoor play equipment – all paid for by a portion of a $5 million surplus from the district’s 2008 $84 million building improvements bond issue – sit poised and waiting for those young hands and feet to get there next week. Soon those young learners will be all over those features, making them their own.
“This is a phenomenal facility,” Beavercreek City Schools Superintendent Bill McGlothlin said to attendees at the building’s opening ceremony Wednesday. “It’s absolutely beautiful. It’s state of the art. It’s very unique. You will see unique things as you tour … that you will not see in other schools.”
McGlothlin pointed out the child-level windows in the building as one notable feature.
“All the windows are low,” he said. “We have small children here, so the windows are low. That’s just one of the unique features that we have.”
The facility’s classrooms feature plenty of natural light, high ceilings and large sliding glass doors that could allow a teacher to expand the classroom as needed. Just across the hallway from each of the classrooms is access to the central outdoor courtyard area, which houses a variety of play areas for kids.
“The outdoor courtyard or classroom provides so much more than a traditional playground, which … are nice, but they’re mostly good for large muscle play,” preschool teacher Leah Mosser said. “Ours is a place where children can ride trikes. This improves bilateral coordination, which increases reading and writing ability. Children can actually get dirty and dig. They can transport rocks and wood in wheelbarrows to build forts. We’re going to grow flowers and food and watch the changes daily. This is much more purposeful than just reading about it in a book or solely using an app on a computer.”
The new facility allows the district to move away from holding preschool classes at Parkwood Elementary, where some classes were forced to meet in modular learning units because of space constraints at the school.
“[The units were] not a safe place for our kids to be,” McGlothlin said. “We now have all of our children in safe, secure school buildings.”
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2015/08/web1_preschool1.jpgBeavercreek’s new 18,500-square-foot preschool building, which sits adjacent to the district’s administrative offices at 3038 Kemp Road, will soon house up to 288 young students. Nathan Pilling | Greene County News
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IT professionals at the enterprise level frequently turn to encryption for protecting data — throughout its life cycle — from theft or loss.
Although encryption is a proven technology that delivers strong, effective data security, common myths and misconceptions about it persist, even among some people who are generally knowledgeable about computers. All too often, the myths surrounding encryption are based on misunderstanding of the technology or on outdated concepts.
This paper examines common misconceptions about data encryption and describes how new approaches dispel earlier myths. WinMagic solutions demonstrate that a centrally managed approach to data security using current- generation processor capabilities and modern disk technologies can effectively meet enterprise requirements.
Prevalent encryption myths and misconceptions
Myth #1: Passwords adequately protect laptops
Myth #2: Data encryption slows performance and reduces productivity
Myth #3: Deploying data encryption solutions causes IT headaches
Myth #4: Enterprise encryption solutions are too expensive
Myth #5: OS-based encryption protection is sufficient for enterprises
Myth #6: There is no compelling reason to encrypt data
Myth #7: IT departments have no practical way to protect mobile devices
Technology advances that enhance data encryption operations
Technology and privacy regulations
WinMagic SecureDoc counters the data encryption myths
Prevalent encryption
myths and misconceptions
Common misconceptions about data encryption sometimes cause decision makers and IT groups to dismiss the technology. This, in turn, can place corporate assets at risk and can sometimes present legal liabilities. This paper addresses the following seven misconceptions:
The password used to log in to a computer through the operating system is sufficient protection.
Data encryption slows down computer and network performance and reduces user productivity.
Encryption creates major IT headaches because of the difficulty in planning, deploying and maintaining.
Comprehensive encryption solutions for enterprises are too expensive.
Encryption that is built into the operating system makes additional encryption unnecessary.
There is no compelling reason for encrypting personal or corporate data.
IT departments can’t realistically manage the vast assortment of mobile computing devices in use, so why even bother trying?
Though some of these statements may have been true in the past, enterprises operate in a very different environment today. Regulatory challenges — regardless of the country or locality in which your company operates — cannot be overlooked without risking penalties and fines. More sophisticated hacking tools and organized theft increase the threat of data breaches and laptop loss. And, increasingly, thieves find compact, mobile computing devices to be inviting targets. Unfortunately, these popular devices are not always included in an organization’s data security strategy.
Recent technology advances, as well as smarter data security solutions, help counter these challenges and threats. For example, Intel has built new instructions into recent processors to streamline encryption operations. This diminishes the performance hit of using full-disk encryption. These Advanced Encryption Standard – New Instructions (AES-NI) deliver strong encryption based on the Rijndael symmetric block cipher algorithm. AES has been adopted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology for government use because of its efficiency and thorough protection.
Another technology advance — self-encrypting drives — make encryption and decryption largely transparent to users and IT administrators. Innovative approaches to theft protection based in hardware, including Intel Anti- Theft Technology, make it easy to remotely disable stolen computers, eliminating their value to thieves.
Technology by itself, of course, doesn’t guarantee that data security challenges are adequately met. Even with the latest technologies available, enterprises require a solution that:
Scales to the demands of many thousands of users
Performs quietly in the background without annoying users
Supports the best practices being used by the organization for data security
Protects the full range of devices being used in the company — from smartphones and tablet computers to high-end laptops
Makes it easy for administrators to deploy, monitor and maintain the security features
The following sections look at the seven misconceptions about data encryption and counter the basis behind them.
Myth #1:
Passwords adequately protect laptops
Superficially, it might seem as though a simple username and password is enough to protect a laptop when it is first powered on; in practice, however, this approach is woefully inadequate if a laptop is lost or stolen. With minimal expertise, a thief can easily remove the hard drive from the laptop and access the data contents from another system — assuming that the data is not encrypted. Even if the data is encrypted, if there is not some form of pre-boot authentication — external to the operating system — hackers can bypass or detect the sign-on password. A variety of common hacking tools can make short work of the username and password combinations that normally protect a laptop during login.
In comparison, strong data security solutions that rely on encryption protect everything on the hard disk. Even if the disk is removed and connected to another system, nothing on it can be read without the key. Modern encryption solutions often store the key in a protected area in hardware. This is a more secure approach than a simple password. It can be coupled with authentication techniques, such as a biometric reader or external token, to further strengthen the security.
Additional security is provided if secure key management is centralized so that the key does not remain on the system, but is only provided when required from the central location. This is how WinMagic PBConnex™ handles key management.
Relying on password protection alone, without encryption, may be sufficient for casual computer use, assuming that the machine does not contain sensitive or private information. For enterprise applications, however, passwords alone are weak and unacceptable, nor are they a suitable method for meeting regulatory requirements.
Data encryption slows performance and reduces productivity
Encryption has already become an integral part of many everyday computer activities. When someone enters a credit card number or personal data on a website, many sites use cryptographic protocols for the exchange.
These transactions occur so seamlessly that users don’t even notice them taking place.
Historically, when computer processors were less powerful, data encryption significantly slowed system performance. Whole-disk encryption, in particular, resulted in discernible lags and slowdowns. To many users, this seemed like an unacceptable trade-off to pay for the benefits of data security. It also established data encryption in many peoples’ minds as a technology that caused poor performance. This effect was multiplied at the enterprise level when network operations were substantially affected, and encryption created bottlenecks that could be measured and tracked across nodes.
Encryption operations that were once performed in software can now be carried out more efficiently within the processor hardware. Such is the case with AES-NI instructions in the architecture of recent Intel and AMD processors.
Besides presenting greater resistance to hackers mounting side-channel attacks to break AES encryption, these special-purpose instructions reduce the number of machine cycles to accomplish encryption tasks. This results in performance increases of up to 50 percent for applications enabled for this hardware feature.
As a result, most users on modern systems don’t even notice that encryption is taking place. Although mobile computing devices — such as tablets, laptops and smartphones — don’t have the same processing capacities as desktop machines, typically even their processors can efficiently handle encryption operations fairly transparently. This proves to be an important characteristic for mobile devices, since enterprises are increasingly called upon to incorporate them into their data security strategy.
Deploying data encryption solutions causes IT headaches
While many IT professionals advocate the universal use of encryption on all computing devices within an organization, most agree that these solutions must be implemented in a way that can be managed and monitored consistently, without requiring users to install or set up the features and options to be used. Accomplishing this requires both a well-designed encryption solution and central administrative management tools that deploy and maintain the encryption software transparently, with minimal impact on users.
Particularly for organizations with thousands of employees, data encryption solutions without a single point-of- control can be a challenge to plan, deploy, implement, service and maintain. Well-designed solutions offer a management console where administrators can install, monitor, track and maintain the data encryption solution. This ensures consistency in maintaining the highest standard to meet corporate and regulatory policies. It also eases the IT burden, particularly in comparison with solutions that require several different components, each with its own interface and controls.
Because earlier generation solutions lacked transparency, both users and IT professionals often rejected them. Today, transparency is an essential aspect of data security solutions, aided by advances such as self-encrypting drives, embedded hardware-based operations, and background encryption and decryption operations running in parallel on multiprocessors.
Impact on IT operations
Software engineering and design can make the difference between an effective, easy-to-use solution and one that taxes the IT staff and places a burden on everyday activities and maintenance. Individual solutions should be compared on a point-by-point basis to see how they measure up. How well does an encryption solution fit into the existing IT infrastructure? Does it support all the computing devices in use? Does it simplify the process of documenting the security in use for regulatory purposes? Can encryption be administered in a uniform way throughout the organization? All of these factors weigh into the overall impact on IT operations. Solutions designed from the ground up to meet enterprise requirements typically fare better in these regards than point solutions.
Changes of processes required
Many old-fashioned encryption solutions – even those from well-known vendors – offer outdated technologies when it comes to deployment or user authentication. Complex password reset mechanisms put an increased burden on administrators and end-users. In addition, such outdated solutions require administrators to temporarily disable all security when provisioning new software at night. They also force IT to specify in advance who might use a device, complicating the roll-out processes significantly.
A modern encryption solution however enables the administrator to manage an encrypted endpoint in the same way as an unencrypted one as long as it is connected to the corporate network, thereby dramatically reducing the total cost of ownership.
Enterprise encryption solutions are too expensive
You can currently buy a laptop for as little as $300, but if the information on that laptop is compromised, the financial repercussions can dwarf that expense.
In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, the Ponemon Institute released a study that surveyed 329 private and public sector organizations in the U.S. Organizations that participated in the study ranged in size from fewer than 1,000 to more than 75,000 employees. The Ponemon Institute determined that the least significant aspect of the loss was the actual cost of replacing the laptop. Several factors amplified the severity of the loss:
Detection (monitoring and discovering that a loss had occurred)
Forensics (tracing the details and characteristics of a loss)
Data breach repercussions
Lost intellectual property, lost productivity
Legal, consulting and regulatory expenses associated with a breach
Results of the financial loss assessments included these statistics:
The average cost of the laptop losses of organizations surveyed was $6.4 million for each company.
The total of the laptop losses for the 329 organizations, combined, was $2.1 billion.
Forty-six percent of the participants said the lost laptops contained sensitive or confidential data, but only 30 percent were encrypted.
The average cost per lost laptop, considering all factors, was $25,454.
Use of encryption can reduce the cost per lost laptop by $20,000.
There are abundant examples of breaches that have caused long-term harm to the reputations of the companies involved.
In the year 2011 alone, laptop losses led to the following breaches1:
At the Kansas Lawrence Memorial Hospital, a laptop loss disclosed financial information of more than 8,000 patients.
More than 6,000 documents from HBGary Federal in Russia were stolen and published. This breach included corporate emails, presentations and client reports.
A data breach at the University of South Carolina exposed 31,000 names, health records, financial data and social security numbers.
In another instance, the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), which bears responsibility for protecting the personal data of military personnel, lost more than 4.6 million records in September 2011 when an employee left back-up tapes unprotected in his car. The serious consequences of this careless mistake will taint the security reputation of SAIC for many years.
More cost considerations compiled from other surveys:
Of the 256 laptops lost2 by the average organization each year (as noted by an Information Week study in 2010), a company typically only recovers 12.
In the United States, according to the 2010 U.S. Cost of a Data Breach study3, the average cost of a data breach increased to $7.2 million and cost companies an average of $214 per compromised record.
Companies evaluating the costs of data encryption solutions should factor in the true cost rather than simply the relatively trivial cost of the hardware itself.
OS-based encryption protection is sufficient for enterprises
Encryption capabilities available through operating systems do offer some degree of protection against data breaches. But these single-dimensional solutions lack the rigor, manageability, cross-platform support and more comprehensive encryption features that characterize serious enterprise solutions.
For example, Microsoft’s BitLocker, available in the Ultimate and Enterprise versions of Windows 7, can now encrypt entire volumes and it works with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip. This strengthens authentication when this feature is used, but does it provide the features most enterprises find necessary for comprehensive data security? Unfortunately, because BitLocker relies on the Windows platform for authentication, it is open to many known vulnerabilities that require patching. BitLocker security requires the entry of a PIN, which is bound to the hardware. This is shared amongst all users of the machine. If a second machine is used by the user it will normally have another PIN leading to. Because BitLocker is for Windows only, it will not support Linux or Mac OS machines that may be in use within an organization. And, since it can be run without pre-boot authentication, it lacks protections that may be necessary to meet regulations when confidential documents or personal data are at stake. Many enterprises, who initially adopted BitLocker, thinking it was for free, returned to professional encryption solutions, as the total cost of ownership of BitLocker was far too high and user satisfaction low.
For enterprise data security, solutions that require the active involvement of users can be weakened when the users fail to follow practices or neglect to apply encryption to files or folders. Without central management, administrators cannot oversee or modify user behavior. From a regulatory perspective, there is no reasonable way to track or ensure that confidential data has been protected. In the case of loss or theft, without some means of validating that encryption was applied to the data in question, companies could be liable for violating privacy laws.
In the U.S., forty-six states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have laws4 that mandate that whenever a data breach involving personal data occurs, the party involved in the breach must disclose this to everyone whose data was comprised. Clearly, this is more than an embarrassment to a company involved. It’s something that can destroy confidence in the integrity of a company, which may take years to restore.
For complying with regulatory mandates, data security solutions that let administrators centrally manage the key operations, determine the data content to encrypt, and ensure that corporate policies and practices are being followed offer a more effective approach. When a centralized management approach is applied the level of data security rises, since the likelihood of sensitive files remaining unencrypted diminishes.
There is no compelling reason to encrypt data
Protection of assets — the primary reason for encrypting data — encompasses two major concerns that are fundamental to organizations of any size:
Meeting the local, state and federal regulations that apply to the protection of private individual data, including health records, financial information, personal histories, employment status and similar information. Different regulations exist in different regions. Organizations are required by law to determine the regulations that apply and to ensure that the appropriate level of protection is maintained.
Preventing unauthorized individuals from gaining access to information that could impinge on intellectual property issues, offer unfair advantages in competitive relationships, reveal sensitive product roadmaps, engineering plans or unpublished financial results, or put an organization in an uncomfortable position if exposed in the media. All of these factors can jeopardize an organization’s status and, potentially, financial position.
When implemented properly, encryption of sensitive data can satisfy the requirements of most laws and mandates. Through monitoring and tracking, administrators must be able to demonstrate that the data protections were applied consistently, potential data breaches were flagged, and the sensitive data was managed in a way that did not leave vulnerabilities or the possibility of exposure wherever and whenever it was used, moved, or stored.
Data encryption backed by a solution that ensures organization-wide compliance serves these goals very effectively.
IT departments have no practical way to protect mobile devices
The rising popularity of mobile computing devices creates a new imperative for data protection. No longer locked behind the security of a corporate firewall, laptops, smartphones and tablets now travel with their owners, and are often loaded with sensitive corporate data that could cause substantial financial loss and possible legal liabilities if exposed.
Incorporating mobile devices, as well as equipment that runs diverse operating systems, can be an IT nightmare unless a solution accommodates all types of computing devices in a uniform, consistent, manageable way.
Because employees may use a variety of mobile devices running on different platforms — Linux, Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android — these devices need to be integrated into the infrastructure and data security strategy. Ideally, a data security solution must be able to let administrators monitor, upgrade and manage the encryption use and deployment. A mechanism for protecting mobile devices should be an integral part of any serious data security solution. Encryption of small form-factor devices — which include tablets, smartphones and netbooks — must be implemented with the same attention given to laptops and desktop machines. If this practice is not followed, data security breaches could trigger regulatory action or fines.
Modern solutions allow you to monitor the data security status of all devices used by a user, irrespective of the form factor or operating system used, within a single administration console.
that enhance data encryption operations
Several technology advances have brought encryption into more widespread use in the industry. WinMagic has incorporated support for these technologies in recent solutions:
Network aware pre-boot security: WinMagic has introduced this revolutionary technology to eliminate the headaches that legacy solutions – even those from large vendors – are causing in their daily use. As the only solution on the market, SecureDoc allows you to authenticate users against the network even before the OS starts, eliminating complex password reset changes for users in the corporate network and the need to pre-provision accounts on encrypted endpoints. It also allows you to roll-out system updates at night without having to compromise security as other solutions require.
Improved encryption algorithms: Modern encryption algorithms use longer keys for better data protection. By leveraging the current-generation processor technologies and more efficient encryption models to handle the more complex calculations, performance demands can be met.
Self-encrypting drives: The widespread adoption of the Trusted Computing Group standard and the rising popularity of Opal-compliant self-encrypting drives accelerate encryption and decryption operations. It also provides an extra measure of hardware security and automation to the processes.
Embedded hardware mechanisms: Performing critical operations and storing keys in secure areas in hardware overcomes prior vulnerabilities associated with software-only approaches to encryption and key storage. Authentication techniques that rely on built-in hardware features, such as TPM chips, are inherently more secure than software-only approaches.
Robust multifactor authentication methods: Many advanced technology methods are currently available to prevent unauthorized individuals from breaking into encrypted systems. Examples of these techniques include biometric input, TPM, Smartcard, PKI and token.
AES-NI instruction support: Processor instructions that streamline AES encryption operations have been added to Intel and AMD processors, substantially reducing the time required to encrypt and decrypt data.
Security validation standards: Validation standards for cryptographic techniques — such as the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS 140-2), a requirement for federal government documents in the U.S. — provide a mechanism for assessing the protection level of hardware and software components. Organizations are able to select security solutions that meet their requirements by determining the level of validation.
These technologies have helped eliminate the problems that were the original source of many data encryption misconceptions.
and privacy regulations
Most privacy laws and regulations do not specifically dictate what form of technology must be applied to protect an individual’s private information or sensitive corporate data. However, when implemented appropriately, data encryption is recognized worldwide as a valid and effective means of privacy protection.
Among the most important laws and regulations are these:
Data Breach Notification Laws (implemented individually by 38 states in the U.S.)
Data Protection Laws – Germany/UK
European Union Data Protection Directive (EUDPD)
Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act (PIPEDA) – Canada
Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act – U.S.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) – U.S.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) – U.S.
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) – U.S.
PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) - Global
IT administrators and security professionals need to understand all the laws and regulations in the regions where they do business and to apply the necessary security measures to avoid penalties or fines.
WinMagic SecureDoc
counters the data encryption myths
WinMagic SecureDoc™ provides comprehensive data encryption protection to a wide range of computing and storage devices. To stay ahead of the technology curve, SecureDoc has been engineered to take advantage of the latest hardware and software technologies. This includes Opal-compliant self-encrypting drives, modern encryption algorithms, multi-threading to take advantage of multi-core processors, AES-NI encryption processor instructions, secure hardware areas available in current-generation processors, and other advances. WinMagic’s engineering excellence and commitment to enterprise security is demonstrated by FIPS 140-2 Level 2 and CC EAL4 certification for SecureDoc.
Collaboration between WinMagic and Intel has resulted in support for the AES-NI instructions. This lets encryption operations be accelerated at the hardware level, resulting in much faster performance and more transparency. By thinking ahead, WinMagic gained recognition as a “Visionary in Mobile Data Protection” in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant.
If the computer is not equipped with AES-NI or an Opal drive, SecureDoc automatically provides high performance software for such legacy hardware. Even better: Linux and Mac OS computers can be protected and managed within the same administration platform. With our next release Android and iOS machines will be supported, enabling you to manage data security for all desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones and servers with an integrated, simple to use approach.
WinMagic data security solutions work on multiple levels and address the typical challenges faced by large-scale organizations. Beyond the robust full-disk encryption features of SecureDoc, SecureDoc File and Folder Encryption (FFE) ensures that files and folders on individual devices or on the network are automatically encrypted and secured, using an advanced key management for each user and Active Directory groups.
PBConnex, a component of SecureDoc, enhances administrative tasks by providing auto-boot services with the security of pre-boot authentication supported across the network. Even the smallest (and potentially most vulnerable) devices — such as USB sticks and removable hard drives — receive protection with SecureDoc Removable Media Container Encryption, which helps eliminate the risks of data leakage. And, on a large scale, SecureDoc Enterprise Server v5.3 gives administrators a single, integrated management console that can handle the full range of an organization’s data encryption requirements, including configuration, deployment, monitoring and maintenance.
In real-world terms, the value of a data security solution to an enterprise comes down to how it functions in everyday operations and how effectively it integrates into the increasingly complex operating environments faced by many IT groups. In a recent article in SC Magazine, the editors evaluated WinMagic PBConnex and the SecureDoc Encryption Server in their “First Look” column and came to this conclusion5:
“Overall, this is an extraordinarily flexible, well thought-out and effective application of encryption. We like it a lot, and it is well worth your consideration.”
For more information about the comprehensive, enterprise-caliber data security solutions from WinMagic and the ways in which they can simplify data encryption tasks for users and IT, visit product page.
1 The Ponemon Institute, The Billion Euro Lost Laptop Problem (April 2011)
2 http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/mobile/229402043
3 http://www.symantec.com/about/news/resources/press_kits/detail.jsp?pkid=ponemon
4 http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/telecom/security-breach-notification-laws.aspx
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Tuesday 05 Nov 2019 @ 11:20
Government launches new scheme to boost tree-planting
£50 million Woodland Carbon Guarantee scheme will encourage farmers and landowners to plant more trees and help to tackle climate change
The government yesterday (Monday 4 November) launched a £50 million scheme to help boost tree-planting rates in the fight against climate change.
The new Woodland Carbon Guarantee will encourage farmers and landowners to plant more trees and create new woodland in return for payments as those trees grow.
It gives land managers in England the long-term financial income they need to invest in carbon sequestration - the process by which trees lock up and store carbon from the atmosphere.
Successful participants will be offered the option to sell Woodland Carbon Units to the government over 35 years at a guaranteed price set by auction, providing new income for land managers who help businesses compensate for their carbon emissions.
Forestry and Climate Adaptation Minister Zac Goldsmith yesterday said:
Woodland creation is an excellent way to help combat the effects of climate change.
By supporting farmers and land managers who decide to invest in tree-planting, we are making sure we tackle climate change through nature-based solutions and – as part of our 25 Year Environment Plan - help leave the environment in a better state than we found it.
The Woodland Carbon Guarantee means that now - more than ever - there is no reason to delay planting trees.
Trees are a precious natural asset and, as a natural carbon sink, are a vital part of the fight against climate change. Woodlands and forests will play an important role in the UK’s efforts to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050, which is why the government is committed to planting 11 million trees by 2022. Funding for this scheme was announced by HM Treasury in the 2018 Autumn Budget.
By planting more trees and creating new woodland, land managers also provide a range of other ecosystem benefits such as preventing flood risk, soil conservation and boosting biodiversity.
Sir Harry Studholme, Chair of the Forestry Commission, yesterday said:
The Woodland Carbon Guarantee is an innovative new financial incentive for the mitigation of carbon dioxide emissions. By underpinning the carbon price I hope it will give confidence to landowners and investors, and encourage the planting of the right kind of trees at a viable scale. I am delighted that the Forestry Commission has been able to work with Defra to launch the scheme.
Creating more woodland is vital in the fight against climate change, and the Guarantee provides land managers with long-term certainty of a guaranteed payment rate for carbon, which their trees lock up and store.
I urge all land managers and owners thinking about planting to look at the scheme and apply for the Woodland Carbon Guarantee ahead of the first auction which will be held early next year.
Government-appointed Tree Champion Sir William Worsley yesterday said:
Land managers across the country can support me in my role as Tree Champion by tapping into the environmental and economic benefits of planting more trees.
The Woodland Carbon Guarantee provides an exciting opportunity for land managers to be rewarded for enhancing the environment on a sustained long-term basis.
The role trees play in combating climate change cannot be underestimated and by applying to the Guarantee you will also play a crucial role in helping with the UK’s efforts to hit Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.
To apply for the Woodland Carbon Guarantee, land managers need to register their projects with the Woodland Carbon Code - the voluntary standard for UK woodland creation projects where claims are made about the carbon dioxide they sequester.
Click here to apply for the Guarantee.
The Woodland Carbon Guarantee will offer successful participants a guarantee that the government will buy Woodland Carbon Units at an agreed price.
The Woodland Carbon Guarantee is a long-term contract and recipients won’t receive immediate payments. Instead, land managers will receive a guaranteed income for delivered carbon units at agreed dates over 35 years if they wish to sell carbon units to the government.
The Woodland Carbon Guarantee can be used alongside other grants and funds available to plant new woodland as long as Additionality rules under the Woodland Carbon Code are met.
The Woodland Carbon Code is the voluntary standard for UK woodland creation projects which provides investor confidence in the claims are made about the carbon dioxide they sequester. Independent validation and verification to this standard provides assurance and clarity about the carbon savings of these sustainably managed woodlands. Businesses can buy Woodland Carbon Units to help compensate for their carbon emissions.
The scheme applies to land in England.
Further advice on how to register with the Woodland Carbon Code can be found at www.woodlandcarboncode.org.uk/landowners-apply
Forestry Commission Chief Executive Ian Gambles explains more about the Guarantee and why land managers should apply now:
We all know that urgent action to tackle climate change is needed.
The UK is the first major economy to legislate for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Trees are vital in the fight against climate change, but trees take time to grow and store carbon which is why we need to plant trees now if we want to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
The new Woodland Carbon Guarantee will give you, the land managers, the security you need to invest in carbon sequestration. The scheme will offer successful participants the option to sell Woodland Carbon Units to government at a guaranteed price every five or ten years up until 2055/56, which provides an additional long-term income from your woodland.
If you prefer, you can still choose to sell your CO₂ on the open market rather than to the government. This can cover income foregone from planting woodland on marginal agricultural land and provide long-term security when making the decision to invest in tree planting.
The guaranteed price for your CO₂ is agreed with the government through an online reverse auction. A series of auctions will take place every six months for up to five years, beginning in early 2020. In order to bid in the auction you will need to calculate how much money you need (per tonne of CO₂) in order to make your project financially viable and worthwhile.
If you are successful in the auction, the government will buy the CO₂ for the price that you bid - which is protected against inflation for the life of the contract. This guaranteed price and the income you will get from it will also help to reduce the traditional risks associated with establishing new woodlands, thereby making the process of converting areas of your land to woodland a more attractive prospect.
Before you apply for the Guarantee, you will need to have registered with the Woodland Carbon Code, which provides the tools and information required to plan your woodland and calculate the amount of carbon that it will remove from the atmosphere. The woodland will also need to comply with the requirements of the UK Forestry Standard. Your Guarantee application may also be made alongside applications for woodland creation grants (for example, Countryside Stewardship, the Woodland Carbon Fund or the HS2 Woodland Fund) – provided that any other contracts were signed after 29 October 2018.
There is no reason to delay applying for the Guarantee and plant trees now: the Guarantee provides you with long term certainty of a guaranteed payment rate for carbon which your trees lock up and store. This, in addition to being able to apply for the Guarantee alongside other woodland creation grants, makes planting new woodland a really attractive option for both farmers and land managers. I strongly encourage you to apply now ahead of the first auction which is being held early next year.
To apply for the Guarantee, you will need to submit an application form providing a few basic details for your proposed woodland creation project including the amount of CO₂ that it will remove from the atmosphere.
Channel website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Original article link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-new-scheme-to-boost-tree-planting
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Tenacious daylily deserves a little love
That familiar 'ditch lily' has a long, respectable history.
Tenacious daylily deserves a little love That familiar 'ditch lily' has a long, respectable history. Check out this story on wisfarmer.com: https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/opinion/columnists/2018/07/31/tenacious-daylily-deserves-little-love/874590002/
Jerry Apps Published 3:38 p.m. CT July 31, 2018 | Updated 3:39 p.m. CT July 31, 2018
Jerry Apps' brother Darrel has introduced some 420 new types of daylilies—real beauties each one.(Photo: Jerry Apps)
One of the first things I noticed when we bought our farm was the orange daylilies growing along the south and east sides of the pump house. They bloomed for weeks and required no care whatever.
Now, more than fifty years later, the daylilies are still there, tough as nails. Deer eat them, rabbits eat them, dry weather slows them down, winter doesn’t faze them.
A couple years ago I did a little research on this vigorous daylily that grows wild alongside roads and many other places across the country. Because of where it is commonly found, it is often called a “Ditch Lily.”
I learned that daylilies have been around for thousands of years, originating in Asia and soon spreading around the world. Daylilies bloom for but one day—but a single stalk can have many flowers on it. The genus name for daylilies is Hemerocallis, which comes from two Greek words, hemeros, which means “day” and kallios which means “beauty.”
My brother, Darrel knows daylilies. As a professional plant breeder and former nursery owner, Darrel has introduced some 420 new types of daylilies—real beauties each one.
While the old orange daylilies were called Ditch Lilies, Darrel’s carry such names as Pardon Me, Happy Returns, I’ll See You Again, Original Score, and Majestic Heights to mention a few names. No Ditch Lilies for Darrel. See photo above for a few examples of his creations.
THE OLD TIMER SAYS: Add a little color to your life. Plant some daylilies.
Jerry Apps, born and raised on a Wisconsin farm, is Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the author of more than 35 books, many of them on rural history and country life. For further information about Jerry's writing and TV work go to www.jerryapps.com.
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Prince Charles Visits Quake-Hit Italian Town
Updated: 11:11 AM EDT Apr 2, 2017
Prince Charles has visited the center of Amatrice, a mountain town that bore the brunt of central Italy's August 24 earthquake.The prince of Wales was accompanied by the head of Italy's civil protection agency on the tour Sunday that took him to the town's medieval bell tower. The tower survived the August quake only to be toppled by stronger shocks in October. About 300 people in mountainous central Italy were killed in the magnitude-6.1 August quake.
Prince Charles has visited the center of Amatrice, a mountain town that bore the brunt of central Italy's August 24 earthquake.
The prince of Wales was accompanied by the head of Italy's civil protection agency on the tour Sunday that took him to the town's medieval bell tower.
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The tower survived the August quake only to be toppled by stronger shocks in October.
About 300 people in mountainous central Italy were killed in the magnitude-6.1 August quake.
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Meet the Rainbow of Activists Who Marched at the NYC Pride Parade
The NYC Pride Parade and the weekend of partying that attends it is a riot of color and fashion and famous faces like Marc Jacobs and Tommy Genesis, but within that rainbow of exuberant pride there are many different activist organizations fighting very real, difficult fights. As the midterm elections loom this November, with the likes of Chelsea Manning running for Senate in Maryland and Cynthia Nixon for Governor in New York, meet the people behind the activist organizations on the ground at the NYC Pride Parade on Sunday, and hear what they have to say.
by Aaron Kurlander
Jason, 26 and Emily, 25: “ACT UP is important because we’re not government funded, we don’t take money that limits us from taking action, and so we fill a hole that other people don’t get to fill. We still exist 31 years later to remind people that we are not memorializing AIDS work and that we still exist in an HIV movement and there is still work to be done.”
Photo by Mayan Toledano for W Magazine.
Emmie, 20: “I’m marching to get a greater sense of connection with my community.”
Magdelynn, 18: “I was forcefully closeted and raised very religiously and I’m marching because I want people to know that you can be religious and out.” Photo by Mayan Toledano for W Magazine.
RAGING GRANNIES
Susan Lee and Gela: “We are in 70 cities across the USA and Canada, and we sing social justice songs at all kinds of demonstrations. We give people hope.” Photo by Mayan Toledano for W Magazine.
Scott, 50: “I became involved after posting a video that went viral and it opened my eyes to the gun issues we currently have in America.”
Moms Demand Action lining up to join the march at NYC Pride 2018.
SEPHARDIC MIZRAHI-Q ALLIANCE
Liz, 28: “I’m from Montana, where there’s not much Jewish or gay culture. To be a minority not only as an LGBT person but within the broader Jewish community, coming here gave me this feeling of home.”
RISE AND RESIST
Kev and Blake, 25: “We’re Rise and Resist, a direct action group committed to opposing, disrupting, and defeating any government act that threatens democracy, equality, and our civil liberties.”
Voices4
Sebastian and Jonas, 17: “There’s this idea that Instagram activism doesn’t do anything, and that it is something to copy and paste rather than contribute, but Voices4 harnesses social media in a way to rally people up for action.”
Marc, 27, of Voices4 lining up to join the march at NYC Pride 2018.
Matt, 20 of Voices4 lining up to join the march at NYC Pride 2018.
Voices4 lining up to join the march at NYC Pride 2018.
SING OUT LOUISE
Elissa, 54: “We’ve all been protesters in our group, and there is something about the creativity of singing that is so amazing.”
RECLAIM PRIDE COALITION
Jake, 27: “This is important to me because Pride is the scion of our community, and our community deserves to own that.”
GAYS AGAINST GUNS
Jeremy, 54: “When you shoot in a gay club, you’re shooting at me and my people. It’s not a random act and people come together there for a reason and it’s the one safe space we have.”
Sister Ivana Plotz wearing a veil in silence as a symbol of one of the lives lost to gun violence.
Gays Against Guns lining up to join the march at NYC Pride 2018.
LGBT MARRIAGE CLUB
Aaisha, 35: “We are about making the LGBT community know that you can get married and we hear you and you have a group that’s looking out for you and has your back. You’re not here alone whether you have real family or not.”
RUSA LGBT
Lyosha, 33: “RUSA is my queer family. We are marching with those that are liberated and who are no longer silent.”
CBST
Jacob and Alexis, 29: “CBST is a place where you can be proudly gay and deeply Jewish.”
A protester lining up to join the march at NYC Pride 2018.
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Home > Read > “When Women Tell Their Narratives Honestly, An Innovative Idea Emerges.” – Priya Tripathi, Author Of The Month, July 2017
“When Women Tell Their Narratives Honestly, An Innovative Idea Emerges.” – Priya Tripathi, Author Of The Month, July 2017
Priya Tripathi is not afraid to call it like she sees it – whether that is questioning redundant religious traditions and rituals, or inequality in women’s personal relationships with others.
Every month, we recognise three stellar authors from our community – who shine a light on things we need to talk about, and do it in a way that makes us thing, laugh or act. In July 2017, one of our 3 Authors of the Month, is Priya Tripathi. Priya refuses to let life cow her down, and has instead used it as a springboard to create change. As she says in her bio, “(Priya Tripathi) believes her upbringing in small town in a highly patriarchal set up has been a blessing in disguise. It helped her to develop perspective on the issues and to make best use of the opportunities she got later in life.”
You can read her writing at Women’s Web here.
Authors are often asked this question, but everyone has their own reasons, very personal to them. So, why do you write?
Writing is my catharsis. Since childhood, in the midst of a crowd, I would often feel very lonely. I always kept a small notepad with me where I would scribble things. I appeared an introvert but there was always this gush of emotions inside that needed a vent. I think I found that vent in writing. I also realise that it is always not possible to have deep and intense conversation with people in your vicinity. In those moments of loneliness, when I write my thoughts, I write with a hope that it will probably strike a chord with a reader who is thinking a thought equally intense.
When and how did you first begin writing?
I first wrote my journal at the age of 7 and it felt really good. Not that I remained consistent with maintaining it but it made me realise the happiness of having that untainted conversation with myself. I remember when I had a first crush at the age of fourteen, I finished a good two hundred pages writing about my feelings. When I broke up for the first time, I sat infront of my laptop and typed some 10,000 words on my laptop with tears and words incessantly pouring. When I again fell in love, I wrote like this insane person having a monologue and when I finished my first half marathon, I wrote again out of ecstasy and words in my diary ran faster than I finished the half marathon.
After few years, when I read these entries again, I realised maybe I should write and publish. So, I started with a personal blog back in 2009. However, I took it up quite seriously in August 2016 when Women’s Web published my first article and it got some 7000 views. That was very encouraging. So during my business trips, I would spend all my time in writing article. I think in some 3-4 months I wrote some six articles. When readers voted for me for ‘The Orange Flower Award for Social Impact’, I was overwhelmed. I think there is no looking back since then.
Do you have a muse?
Yes. My grandfather. He was an extremely private person who was confined to a room full of books. Nobody was allowed to enter that room. I was 9 when he passed away and I first touched his books and journals. It has been 22 years since then. I still have his books and writings from the 1950s and 1960s. I think I derive a lot of inspiration from those tattered old pages of the books and personal account of the life of a person. It takes me into a different era and understanding of perspectives. It also reminds me of the importance of documenting one’s ideas and feelings so that people across different generations remain connected.
Where do you get your ideas from?
I get ideas from my own feelings. I believe in being in completely in tune with my feelings. If something makes me cry incessantly, I make sure I write. Surprisingly, I have written my most popular and personal favourite articles when my feelings have been deeply hurt. Feelings can be evoked by a human, animal, an incidence or a hobby which I enjoy. For instance, I have been running for five years now. Everytime, I finish a long-distance run, I am overwhelmed with emotions. I make sure I write.
Coming from a women-dominated household in a patriarchal set up, I am naturally more tuned to feel about issues related to women. I would have long hours of conversation with my mother, sisters and my friend Atiya on the way society has been unfair to women. We all have stories to tell. When women tell their narratives honestly, an innovative idea emerges. After all history has been ‘his story’. I wish to make it ‘her story.’ At a sub-conscious level, these conversations inspires me deeply every day. I strictly avoid non-integral conversations and people as their story is also a false one.
I also discuss a lot with my partner on male privileges men get in a patriarchal society and the kind of toxic masculinity it promotes. That helps me in understanding the drawbacks of patriarchy also from the perspective of a man. Since a young age, I confronted many elderly patriarchal men in my family on the male privileges they enjoyed. Those heated debates have definitely helped me in evolving as person. I am sure it has helped them too. A lot of it has influenced what I write.
I am also a die-hard fan of German Philosopher Herman Hesse. I think reading him makes me express my feelings objectively.
When it comes to writing on/for/about women, what questions and issues drive you the most?
When I see a basic human right being seen from a gender stereotype lens in the garb of culture, it disturbs me. It could be limited accessibility to public spaces by women, division of labour at a household level in a marriage and women not aspiring to be at the top in their professional lives. I get frustrated but charged up to question it through my writings when people try to normalize these gender stereotypes. My words are my weapon.
The helplessness which is artificially created in the lives of women makes me question these issues. I also believe that it is important to shake the cultural inertia due to which many women do not explore their full potential. There is a lot of unlearning to be done before you understand feminism. For me it has been hit and trial.
Recently, the suicide of Manjula Devak, IIT Delhi PhD Scholar made me feel so sick. A friend once casually remarked that her parents can fund her brother’s education abroad but not hers because they have to pay dowry also in her wedding. It disturbed me. The cold blooded murder of bold women like Pallavi Purkayastha and Monica Khurde also made me feel deeply perturbed.
Anything you’d like to tell others who would want to write?
Please do not think of who will read you. The ones who want to read you will find you. For me, pouring my emotions into anything I do has made me do it the best. The same is true for writing too.
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Worcester City: Mystery midfielder to pursue deals in France and Belgium
Boss Vincent on midfielder that pulled out of Worcester City deal
By Andy Mitchell
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY: Manager Ashley Vincent. Pic: Chris Daw Photography
THE central midfielder Worcester City had hoped to sign over the weekend now plans to pursue potential deals with professional clubs in France or Belgium.
Manager Ashley Vincent politely declined to name the prospect that City had announced would be signing in a social media post on Saturday only to say he had “performed a slight U-turn” hours later.
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“It is someone we had an interest in last season. It couldn’t be done then, I thought it could be this summer and it is not dead in the water,” explained Vincent.
“The lad has options with professional clubs in other countries and I think that speaks volumes for the calibre of player we are trying to bring in.
“He is a central midfielder who likes to get it down and pass and can open up teams from anywhere in the midfield, not just defences.
“For now, we move on and if something else crops up that fits the bill then we will go for that.
“I don’t close doors so this one will stay in the background, you never know how circumstances might change but we are looking to bring in someone in that position while this lad goes off to see what options he may or may not have.
“If it comes off for him then he will get a call from me to say congratulations. He is a talented boy and who would have been fantastic alongside what we already have.
“I am not going to sit and cry about what we don’t get in because what we have is fantastic.
“This player would no doubt have added to what we have. That’s not to say we are necessarily looking for that type of player, we won’t rule out anyone trying to match that criteria but we are looking in the midfield area, for sure.”
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It has been a summer of significant change in dugouts and dressing rooms across the Midlands with City among many clubs to announce the bulk of their squad before being able to register players.
Ex-City captain Brad Birch was confirmed as staying at Stourbridge before agreeing terms with arch rivals Halesowen Town only to return to the Glassboys.
Striker Sean Brain was meant to be staying with Evesham United but has since been snapped up by Coleshill Town, the kind of changes that blighted the start of last season for City.
However, Vincent is not concerned by the prospect of being gazumped.
“I probably feel as confident about it as any another manager but the reality is there is not much I can do, I can only control what’s in front of me,” he said.
“I am comfortable with where we are. I have been speaking to players and setting out my vision and they are buying into it.
“It is not like I have sat players down and said ‘you must sign now’, I have given them plenty of time to think about it because I want it to be the right choice for them.
“These players would have exhausted the options that are out there so I feel okay with it.
“That’s not me saying this won’t happen to Worcester City, it is possible but in my head this is the squad I will be going forward with and let’s have it right, it is a very good side at this level.”
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Video: FCA Agrees to Record NHTSA Fine, Vehicle Buyback
July 27, 2015 • by Staff
VIDEO: FCA US Reaches Recall Penalty Settlement With NHTSA
As part of an agreement reached with federal safety regulators, FCA US (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) will pay as much as $105 million for violations of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act’s vehicle recall requirements.
Additionally, the automaker has agreed to rigorous federal oversight for the next three years and will buy back some defective vehicles from owners, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oversight requirements include hiring an independent monitor to evaluate and report on the company’s recall performance. This independent monitor is subject to NHTSA approval.
In the consent order, FCA US acknowledged violating the Motor Vehicle Safety Act in three areas: effective and timely recall remedies, notification to vehicle owners and dealers, and notifications to NHTSA.
“Owners of more than half a million vehicles with defective suspension parts that could cause the vehicle to lose control will have the opportunity to sell their vehicle back to Fiat Chrysler,” NHTSA said in a released statement. “Owners of more than a million Jeeps that are prone to deadly fires either will have the chance to trade their vehicle in for above its market value, or will receive a financial incentive to get their vehicle remedied.
The consent order requires FCA to notify vehicle owners eligible for buybacks and other financial incentives that these new options are available.
The buyback option will be made available for unrepaired vehicles covered in three previous recalls issued back in 2013:
265,057 2008-2012 MY Ram 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge Ram 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 vehicles. The left tie rod assembly may break and result in a loss of steering control.
35,942 2008-2012 Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured from Feb. 20, 2007, through Dec. 22, 2012. The defect is the same, involving the left tie rod assembly.
278,229 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from Feb. 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from Dec. 1, 2009, through Oct. 20, 2011; 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from Feb. 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from Dec. 1, 2009, through Sept. 30, 2011; 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from Jan. 3, 2008, through Dec. 18, 2008; and 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from Jan. 3, 2008, through Dec. 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen because of an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange. This can result in a loss of vehicle control.
The consent order allows FCA US to remedy and resell any vehicle repurchased as part of this arrangement.
FCA US, however, estimated that more than 60 percent of the vehicles covered by the three recalls have already undergone the approved recall repairs and, as a result, don't qualify for the buyback option. That leaves less than 200,000 eligible vehicles, the automaker said.
"With respect to the 1993 through 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJs, FCA US is also offering to increase the trade-in allowance to be applied to the purchase of another FCA product, service or parts for those owners of these very old vehicles who would prefer this alternative over the installation of a trailer hitch," FCA US added.
FCA US has also vowed to improve its overall vehicle recall processes.
“We also accept the resulting consequences with renewed resolve to improve our handling of recalls and re-establish the trust our customers place in us,” FCA US said in a released statement. “We are intent on rebuilding our relationship with NHTSA and we embrace the role of public safety advocate.”
The announced consent order follows a July 2 public hearing, during which NHTSA officials testified about problems with 23 FCA US recalls involving more than 11 million vehicles.
“Fiat Chrysler’s pattern of poor performance put millions of its customers, and the driving public, at risk,” NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind said. “This action will provide relief to owners of defective vehicles, will help improve recall performance throughout the auto industry, and gives Fiat Chrysler the opportunity to embrace a proactive safety culture.”
The consent order calls for a $70 million cash penalty and an additional $20 million payment to meet performance requirements outlined in the agreement. This $20 million includes all premiums paid to repurchase vehicles and to provide customer incentives.
Another $15 million may be charged if the independent monitor uncovers further violations of either the Safety Act or the consent order, NHTSA said.
To view a CBS News report on the agreement, click on the link or photo below the headline.
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Mycotoxins in Forages – What about my Pastures?
Автор: Paige Gott, Ruminant Technical Manager BIOMIN
Throughout history, outbreaks of illness and disease in humans and animals have occurred where the true cause was unknown. Such challenges have fueled the pursuit of identifying causal agents such as a bacteria, viruses or fungi. Advances in knowledge and science have contributed to building tools in diagnostics, prevention, and treatments which improve our ability to face such challenges. The issue of mycotoxins has been a story that took longer to be understood since advanced chemistry techniques were required to detect these toxic chemicals produced by certain fungi.
The effects of mycotoxins and their role in human illness and death were recorded in biblical times. Consumption of ergot-contaminated small grains including rye led to terrible pain, convulsions, hallucinations, and gangrene in limbs. Scientific understanding has greatly reduced incidences of ergot toxicity in humans, but ergot alkaloids still pose a risk to animals in contaminated feed, and in the seed or even leaves of some grasses.
There are now over 400 mycotoxins identified and more is being uncovered about the health challenges and loss of productivity they pose in livestock.
Mycotoxins can cause a variety of negative effects including damage to the liver, kidneys and digestive tract. Many mycotoxins also cause immune dysfunction, resulting in an increased risk of disease. Multiple factors influence how animals are affected including the specific mycotoxin, level and duration of exposure, animal species, age, and animal health status as well as environmental factors.
Much research has focused on mycotoxins in grains, as they are sources of food for humans and are main ingredients in feed for monogastric species, including poultry and swine. However, mycotoxicoses (diseases caused by mycotoxins) occur frequently in ruminants, and this is often traced back to contamination in forages. The complex nature of ruminant diets leads to potential exposure to a broad spectrum of mycotoxins.
One of the best-known forage-related mycotoxin challenges is in endophyte infected tall fescue. Tall fescue is a hardy cool-season perennial grass estimated to cover more than 35 million acres of US pastureland. Although tall fescue has benefits including good yields, drought tolerance and pest resistance, there can be drawbacks. Toxicity issues often arise in tall fescue because it has a fungus living within the plant tissue referred to as an endophyte (“endo” = within, “phyte” = plant). This fungus provides beneficial characteristics to the plant, but naturally occurring wild-type strains of the fungus also produce ergot alkaloids, including ergovaline, which are toxic to animals.
Ergovaline reduces blood flow by narrowing blood vessels. This can lead to reduced feed intake, decreased body weight gain, elevated body temperature and respiration rates, reduced milk yield, rough hair coat, fescue foot (gangrene of the extremities), and bovine fat necrosis (masses of hard fat in the abdominal cavity causing digestive or calving issues). Reproduction challenges can also occur including abortions, prolonged pregnancy, and calving issues. Many research projects have been dedicated to identifying management practices to reduce production losses and health challenges. Despite these advances, many producers are still faced with challenges from tall fescue.
Additional well-known mycotoxin challenges in pasture grasses include perennial ryegrass staggers and paspalum staggers. These neurologic conditions are also linked to alkaloid toxins produced by endophytes. While death is uncommon, it can occur in severe cases or if the source of contamination is not removed. Handling of affected animals can worsen the staggers, so care is necessary when moving affected animals.
Mycotoxin challenges arising from Fusarium species of molds have been reported in pasture grasses in New Zealand since studies began in the 1970s. This includes identification of zearalenone (ZEN), a reproductive toxin, in pastures where livestock exhibited poor reproductive performance despite good management and adequate nutrition. Isolation of Fusarium molds, as well as a mix of mycotoxins from pasture grasses, have originated from additional countries including South Africa and Argentina.
Livestock producers around the United States deal with many challenges including heat stress and pest pressure. This is especially true across the southern regions. Another potential factor limiting animal health and performance may be mycotoxin contamination in pasture grasses. Grazing animals are often thought to be at low risk for mycotoxin exposure, as they tend to consume relatively limited amounts of grains. However, a mycotoxin survey of Southern US pastures has identified the potential for high levels of contamination in several grasses. A variety of mycotoxins have been detected, including high levels of zearalenone (ZEN), type A trichothecenes (T-2 toxin and HT-2 toxin), and type B trichothecenes that include deoxynivalenol (DON a.k.a. “vomitoxin”), nivalenol (NIV), and fusarenon X (FusX).
The pasture grass survey began in March 2016 with the majority of samples originating from Florida pastures. Initial sampling identified the potential for high levels of ZEN in bermudagrass. To date, nearly 400 pasture samples have been screened for up to 17 mycotoxin metabolites at one of two analytical laboratories (Romer Labs, Union, MO and ActLabs, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada). The majority (84.7%) of samples were bermudagrass. The results are concerning. In bermudagrass samples, over two-thirds (68%) tested positive for some level of ZEN (average 1,718 parts per billion – ppb - on a dry matter basis) and around 19% tested positive for type A trichothecenes (average 1226 ppb).
Observed contamination varied over time, with the highest mycotoxin levels detected during the winter months and early spring. High variability has also been seen between pastures, with some pastures not having any mycotoxins detected and others with very high levels occurring. Reproductive challenges including low conception rates and abortions, lower body condition score in dams, reduced calf crop, and decreased calf-weaning weights have been reported in pastures with contamination.
The survey is an ongoing effort designed to increase the understanding of mycotoxin occurrence in pasture grasses. Additional grass species are being sampled and the geographic area has expanded to include additional states to determine how extensive this issue is. Based on results of the three-year survey, mycotoxin contamination in pasture grasses has been both frequent and at high enough levels to warrant consideration of mycotoxins as an influential factor in the reproductive success, health, and performance of grazing cattle.
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Minit review: Zelda games done quick
The intriguing yet horrifying idea of reliving the same moment forever is a trope that’s been repeated in pop culture ad nauseam, from the classic film Groundhog Day to that episode of Futurama where they had a device that could rewind time ten seconds. Minit may not be the first video game to utilize time travel like this, but the way it does so is intriguing nonetheless. After finding a cursed sword, our hero only has a minute to live. After dying, the world is reset, putting him back at home where he started. He’s doomed to repeat this cycle forever unless he breaks the curse.
Here’s what I liked:
Hold on a sec – A 60-second timer always sits in the top corner of the screen, ticking down to your inevitable demise, making every life is a race against time to get something done. At first, this may just feel like an arbitrary hindrance, but when you start piecing together the path ahead, beating the clock becomes an intense challenge. There’s fetch quests, boss battles, puzzles, mazes and more waiting to be completed. Most of these tasks are pretty simple outside of a little trial and error, but the addition of the timer makes everything a test of reaching your goal as efficiently as possible. Some of the best moments couldn’t exist without this stringent time mechanic. While the environment resets and you’re forced back to the start after every death, some things do remain persistent. Your inventory remains consistent and major events remain completed. This makes the biggest challenge of the game efficient navigation; learning your way around the map and finding shortcuts. Things are made easier with the inclusion of a couple of extra homes, giving you a new starting area so long as you step in the door before you die.
Complex simplicity – The presentation is incredibly simple, consisting entirely of white-on-black 8-bit pixel art presented in a 4:3 aspect ratio. Music is all chip tunes, voice acting nothing more than Banjo-Kazooie-esque mumbling. Not the most audio-visually appealing, but it gets the job done – not once did I have trouble trying to parse what a cluster of pixels was, and the blocky text is easily readable. The simplicity extends to the gameplay as well, playing like a clone of the original Legend of Zelda. From a top-down perspective, you navigate the world one static screen at the time, fighting enemies with a very familiar-feeling sword attack. The only controls are move, attack and self destruct, making it incredibly easy to pick up and not lose precious time due to confusion. The way everything is so simple and immediately understandable not only makes the game easy to jump into, but also highlights the fantastic world design. Like its inspiration, you get around the world by collecting new tools and abilities which let you unlock new areas. It feels more like a puzzle game than an action-adventure, though there are some cool combat encounters. The map is relatively small but incredibly dense, filled with secrets waiting to be uncovered. It’s like a larger game was boiled down to only contain its greatest hits, all the good stuff without any lulls or repetition.
Adventure time – Basing Minit‘s time structure around a cursed sword may sound odd, but that’s one of the less crazy ideas the game puts forth. Despite its rudimentary visuals, the game feels like it’s in a distinctly cartoony world, one where factories curse their products and watering cans are valid secondary weapons. The playful silliness does a lot to enhance the game, providing extra incentive to poke around the world to discover its wacky personalities and unusual details.
Here’s what I didn’t like:
Our review format requires I put something here – Minit is a short game which will only take an hour or so to complete, depending on whether or not you’re aiming for 100% completion. In that time, I never came across any issue that stuck out – no bugs, no glaring design flaws, no nagging frustrations. It’s a small, satisfying experience that does exactly what it set out to do, and does it well.
Wrap-up:
While a minute may not seem like a long time, Minit shows just how big or small those 60 seconds can feel. Some may be busy and eventful, others may feel like they amount to nothing, but every single one is an important stepping stone. This is a fantastic game that appreciates your time and makes you appreciate it as well.
Score: Must Buy
Minit was developed by JW, Kitty, Jukio, and Dom and published by Devolver Digital. It was released April 3, 2018, for $9.99. A copy was provided for review purposes.
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Molefi Ntseki chats to Sport24
Cape Town - In an exclusive interview, newly-appointed Bafana Bafana coach MOLEFI NTSEKI talks about the state of SA football, preparing for AFCON 2021 qualifiers and serving Sylvester Stallone fried chicken.
Sport24 asked: How does it feel to be appointed Bafana Bafana head coach?
Molefi Ntseki: For me, it is a moment of excitement but also one of accountability and responsibility. When I started coaching 21 years ago, I did not know that today I would be senior national team coach. The journey has been very interesting for me at first division and PSL level and then ultimately joining SAFA as a coach and working with the junior and senior teams. Today I can stand on my own and say that the experience I have acquired over years provided me with the opportunity to serve as Bafana head coach. When you are handed a position like this, you get excited at first but the reality is that you have to deliver. You have to be very good in terms of your collective qualities, personality and knowledge of football at national team level. In terms of potential challenges when talking the national team, whenever you select players you are calling them up both locally and abroad and from different spheres of life. Locally and internationally players are working with different coaches and styles of play and philosophies. When you bring the players together, as a coach you need to bring about the tactical understanding and cohesion. As players and coaches we have to understand that we're representing our country and have to do well and play for the badge.
Sport24 asked: What will Trott Moloto and Arthur Zwane add to the set-up?
Molefi Ntseki: If we had to give a profile on coach Trott, I think we would talk about him for the whole day. He has done very well for himself as a player and a coach and also as a technical advisor. He has been part of the Sundowns set-up which won the Champions League and the PSL Championship. He is very much cool-headed and is a down-to-earth type of individual but with a vast knowledge of the game. I felt that if we had someone like that in our team, we will always look up to him and refer to him as our voice of reason if there are things to be addressed from that level. Meanwhile, coach Arthur has done very well for himself since he stopped playing. He played for Bafana Bafana and is a Kaizer Chiefs legend. Since he retired from playing and took up coaching, he has identified and worked with a few players currently in the Bafana team. I felt we needed to bring in someone like him who players could relate to and look up to. He can also be of assistance to our technical team and add value and be part of the learning process, which all of us are going through.
Sport24 asked: Was it tough for you to have back-to-back friendlies cancelled?
Molefi Ntseki: It was a very big disappointment not only for me as a new coach and our technical team and players but even for the whole country. We all wanted to see Bafana Bafana playing against Zambia or Madagascar. But, at the same time, I need to apologise to all football people because it wasn't of our own making. Unfortunately things like this do happen and I look at it as a natural cause. When it comes to the riots, looting and all the bad things that are happening in the country at the moment, I am appealing to all South Africans and Africans to be peace-loving people and let us remember all the time that we are brothers and sisters. Let us protect and love each other and bring an end to this animosity, xenophobia and killings. As human beings, let us look after each other well and stop all the negative things that are happening. Returning to on-field matters, the next FIFA week will be in October and we are working very hard to see our programme being well executed. We want to play friendlies next month. We need to have a game in October so we can prepare for Ghana and Sudan. We can't go into the Ghana clash without having played a preparation match. We really need to assess ourselves and see which players can do well in a particular system.
Sport24 asked: Were Bafana Bafana too defence-minded during AFCON 2019?
Molefi Ntseki: When people look at our approach as being too defensive, I have a different view because in football there are moments when you have to manage a game - whether you are leading or under pressure. When it comes to being defensive or offensive it also depends on the tactical strategies that you have for your opponent and your team on the day of the game. We went into AFCON 2019 having played less preparation matches and in the beginning it was about getting the team to gel. When we got to the Egypt game, we were at a level where everybody could understand and the rhythm was right in terms of how we wanted to play. We had a very good plan and sound execution and that is how everything ended in our favour. After the Egypt match, I think we depleted all our energies. Heading into the quarterfinal against Nigeria, it was very difficult for us to keep the same rhythm and tempo. If you look at how we lost some of the games, it was not because of us being too defensive. It was mainly towards the end of the game from a transition or set-play. Something like that can happen to any team, even the best in the world. It was unfortunate that against Nigeria we conceded very late when we were already preparing for extra-time. I don't think so (that we showed Nigeria too much respect) because we were working with professionals and according to the plan. We were fully aware that Nigeria had very quick wingers and they were more dependent on attacking from the flanks. In trying to deal with that situation, we ended up giving away the set-play which ultimately led to the winning goal. We didn't take the game for granted and weren't worried about losing the match. It was just an ordinary game and unfortunately we lost out.
Sport24 asked: Your take on Bafana's opponents for AFCON 2021 qualifiers?
Molefi Ntseki: We have been drawn in Group C alongside Ghana, Sudan and either Mauritius or Sao Tome e Principe for the AFCON 2021 qualifiers. I think our group is a difficult one but, at the same time, we are giving ourselves an opportunity. We will do a proper profiling of Ghana and Sudan before we look into who the players are we want to bring in and which system we are going to deploy against those two opponents. We know that Ghana are more like us in the sense that they are in a building phase. They have not been doing well as a national team but Ghana is a football country and we know that they can always be very strong and give you a good game. As of now, we might not know much about Sudan but by the time we play them we would have done our analysis and profiling of them as a team. We are looking for positive results in whatever we are doing and we are saying we have to do well and we will do well and qualify for Cameroon 2021. If we do well in Cameroon, it will give us a very positive platform for us to do well in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and competition. If you look at the current situation of the South African football landscape, we have a very good group of players who can easily be phased in and some of the players in the current Bafana Bafana squad might be phased out due to age, loss of form or injury. We will have a better balanced team going into the qualifiers. For me, if we do well we will qualify for AFCON 2021 and then we should use it prepare and cement our qualification for the World Cup. Doing well at the 2022 World Cup should come from our performances at AFCON in two years' time.
Sport24 asked: Are you predicting a bright future for South African football?
Molefi Ntseki: It's true that the future of South African football is bright and I'm actually calling for all South Africans to be positive and to look after this young generation of players well. We normally allow our players to go astray whenever they are so talented but we are looking forward to them to be helping the national team. If we look after our current crop of players well, we will be able to manage them better and ultimately they will do well for Bafana Bafana. It's about cultivating the right mentality. The other day I visited the under-23 boys and said, "None of you have ever worked with me before but I'm happy to see what is happening with you now. All that is important is that we want to see you playing for top teams in Europe." Even though we do have some of them playing for top teams in the country, which is a plus, we should not be having our under-23 players playing for lower league teams in Europe. We want them to be playing for top teams in Europe because they have got the talent, ability and age on their side. Take Ansu Fati, who comes from Guinea-Bissau, as a case in point. The 16-year-old is scoring goals for Barcelona and taking La Liga by storm. We have such players in this country but the question I would ask is: can we look after them well and give them that exposure to be seen by the top clubs in the world? As of now, we should start looking after our young players' careers. All that is important is for us to do well at the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan. We want to go to the Olympics next year and leave a mark and not make up the numbers.
Sport24 asked: Your dream dinner guests, who would they be and why?
Molefi Ntseki: I would invite the president of South Africa. He is the first citizen of this country and many achievements we have achieved in this country has to do with him. I would also invite my reverend from church to be part of the evening. Him and I are men of good faith and all that is happening in my favour is thanks to God. In terms of movie stars, when I was growing up my favourite was Sylvester Stallone and I would enjoy catching up with him over a meal. When it comes to food, I would love to have fried chicken with vegetables and a green salad. That would be my best menu and something I could prepare if I had to impress my wife Makhotso, who would also be at the dinner. She has been a pillar of strength to me through the years. Gospel - whether contemporary or traditional - is the music that talks to my emotions and I would have it playing in the background.
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