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"We are proud to present AryaLinux 1.0 'Aranya'. This is the first release of our built-from-scratch GNOME spin and also the first release using a new versioning system. This release features the GNOME 3.28 desktop environment, a new alps package installer scripts rewritten from scratch to be more flexible with dependencies, the latest stable kernel and a bunch of package upgrades. Also going forward, the default desktop environment that will be shipped with AryaLinux will be GNOME 3. We spent the last year and half in prefecting the build scripts that build a GNOME 3 desktop with ease and perfection. We have also made a lot of changes to the builder scripts so that more flexible options are presented before the build process starts and packages that are a part of the base system have also been updated."
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Donna Kauffman~~4 1/2 and 5 Star Reviews
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Beavis Chantrell was beloved resident of Sugarberry Island, so her death affected everyone who knew her. Her niece, Honey D'Amourvell, has arrived to claim her inheritance, hoping to turn Bea's tailoring shop into a place she can work on her art and run her mail order business. Honey is surprised and disappointed to learn the building she now owns has been leased to the famous bakery, Babycakes, including the upstairs apartment that Honey had planned to call home. With nowhere to work, nowhere to live and a car on its last leg, Honey's hope of a new life and a fresh start doesn’t look promising.
Dylan Ross is the kind of man who keeps to himself. He’s the "son" in Ross and Sons Auto Repair and doesn’t have to worry about dealing with anyone except people whose cars need fixing. After living through an unhappy childhood, his life is now quiet and uncomplicated, and that’s just the way he likes it. Until, that is, he meets the lovely newcomer, Honey D'Armourvell. From their first touch Dylan knows he should run the other way, but it’s that very same touch--and what happens next--that won’t
let him.
With Honey Pie, the fourth book in her delightful "Cupcake Club" series, Donna Kauffman takes us back to Sugarberry Island, a place where small town living is embraced, where neighbors and friends are like family. This is a fun, romantic, passionate tale, sure to be a favorite of contemporary romance lovers.
Mallory Lane
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Morgan Westlake knelt down before his young five-year old niece and showed her the new baby turtle. Morgan was her uncle and godfather and had been named Lily's guardian after she lost both her parents due to a tragic accident. His mother, Olivia Westlake of the Westlakes of Atlanta, had been caring for Lily until Morgan took her away and moved to Sugarberry, the tiny island off the coast of Georgia. His mother had had a fit, it was unthinkable that he would take her only granddaughter out of the family compound, but Morgan knew Lily was way too serious for a little girl her age. His mother's style of upbringing was not what he wanted for his darling Lily, and Morgan really didn't know anything about raising children, but he figured they could learn together in a relaxed happy environment.
Kit Bellamy had suffered a loss of everything she knew and loved. Her whole life had been about her great-grandmother's peanut pie. Her grandmother and mother had started a business selling the prized handmade peanut pies, and it had grown into a multi-million dollar business. Every pie was made by hand with lots of love, and Kit and her sister had grown up in the kitchen learning how to make the pies. Her sister didn't take to it like Kit had. When both her grandmother and mother passed, Kit took over the running of the business then lost it in a court battle when her sister and her husband talked her into letting them "modernize" the operation. With the help of the high-priced Westlake lawyers, she sold the business to a vending machine company, putting generations of families out of work. Kit was devastated and felt like a total failure. Needing to start over, she took a job on Sugarberry running a cupcake catering business called Babycakes.
This is a continuation of the Ms. Kauffman's heartwarming and hilarious "Cupcake" series. The romantic aspect of the storyline is fairly obvious--he has to prove he's different from the rest of his family that she hates with a passion. But the tenderhearted gentleness shown to Lily by Morgan, Kit and the ladies of the Cupcake Club makes the romance between Morgan and Kit something extra special. This book reads well alone, and readers won't want to put it down until the tasty end.
Lani Roberts
Sugar Rush--A Cupcake Club Romance
Leilani Trusdale had everything she had always wanted. She had started out as an apprentice, then personal assistant, under the top chef in New York, the ridiculously charismatic Baxter Dunne, and was basically attached to his side for over three years. When Baxter was offered a TV deal and he turned his 'baby," the five‑star restaurant, Gateau, over to Lani, the backstabbing of the other highly competitive chefs was vicious. Lani dealt with it as long as she could, but when her father, a D.C. cop, had a heart attack and moved back to his hometown of Sugarberry, Georgia, Lani moved back with him to nurse him back to health. After the hectic lifestyle of New York (and Lani's secret, unrequited love for Baxter), she discovered the relaxed, quiet, rural pace of Sugarberry suited her needs, moved there permanently and opened her own store, Cakes by the Cup. And she absolutely loved every minute of it. She was in HER kitchen, creating HER special cupcake recipes and, if no one ever tasted them except the quaint citizens of Sugarberry, she loved that, too. Then Baxter walked into her safe haven and all hell broke lose in Sugarberry.
Baxter Dunne was gorgeous, British, a superb cook, and a total jackass. He had been so focused on developing his career and getting his restaurant started that he had totally taken his personal assistant for granted. When he realized that Lani had no intention on returning to Gateau (and him), he finally admitted his true feelings for her, but only to himself. Now his problem was how to let her know how he felt? When his staff had turned on her, he had let her deal with them on her own thinking his intervention would only make things worse. Then he had a brilliant, he thought, idea. He would take his show on the road and visit small, rural outstanding restaurants and bakeries and bring the big city fancy recipes to them, starting with Sugarberry, Georgia. When he showed up unannounced in Lani's kitchen, with all his camera and production crew ready to bring New York to Sugarberry, why did she look so pissed?
Donna Kauffman has brought a sugary sweet romance in her latest, Sugar Rush. Set on a small, rural Georgia island with lovable quirky townsfolk, this novel delves into the age‑old question, "What the heck are men thinking?" It's a fun read with lots of yummy goodness thrown in and a sexy romance to drool over while eating that forbidden cupcake.
Riley Brown was a grade‑A klutz, and she knew it. Everywhere she went, she either knocked things over, broke something or had an accident of some kind. If it weren't Riley, herself, who caused these misfortunes, it was usually her dog Brutus, the biggest animal on the tiny island of Sugarberry, Georgia. Fortunately, Riley Brown was also one of the best food stylists in the industry. She knew tricks of the trade that would make food look delicious no matter how bad the recipe or photographer. She was currently living in Sugarberry on a rented houseboat to lick her wounds from a romance gone bad. She was also staging homes for a realtor who was trying to encourage more tourist trade to the tiny island. Riley had just finished a staging and had decided to try out the Jog Master 3000. Which, of course, meant she was in dire straits trying to keep up with the ever faster moving machine that she could no longer turn off.
When New York Times best selling author Quinn Brannigan rang the doorbell at the house that was being advertised for lease, he wondered why no one was answering the door. Then he realized it was an open house; so he opened the door and was greeted with the spectacle of wildly thrashing woman trying desperately to stay on her feet on a runaway treadmill. He was so stunned, he didn’t move at first, but when he did and tried to help her, she suddenly let go and went flying into the various artfully arranged cacti plants and Quinn knew he was in love.
Sweet Stuff is the second edition of the Cupcake Club novels and is hilarious from start to finish. Riley has the body of Marilyn Monroe, wild, curly blonde hair, the girl‑next‑door face and the klutziness of the Three Stooges. She’s absolutely adorable and gorgeous author Quinn Brannigan thinks so, too. Throw in a small pony‑sized dog with a tendency to drool and drop logs on your toes, and you have a romance made in heaven--as long as you carry lots of Band‑aids.
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Setting Goals Part Three
by AnnaMariaCrum | May 13, 2013 | editing, fiction, Goals, writing | 0 comments
I didn’t make my writing goals this week. I had wanted to rework the middle of my first PowerForce book to add some tension and up the life and death stakes. I only managed to get one scene reworked instead of the three I wanted to do. I guess some goals can be too ambitious. I’d forgotten how hard this type of writing is for me. The first PowerForce book Attack of the Dinomatrons has gone through several edits and it’s a pretty tight manuscript at this point.
It’s so much easier to write a first draft. Or at least it is for me. I’m not constrained by things I’ve already done. But when I have to take apart a polished scene and only keep bits of it while adding new pieces, it’s like taking a jack hammer to a sculpture—It’s really hard to end up with something beautiful. It takes a lot of work and control to get that jackhammer to make refined shapes.
It always takes me much longer to do this type of writing than a first draft. In the end I know it will be worth it. And I know eventually these changes will be seamless. But until it’s finished it’s tortuous. Sometimes I think it would be easier to just write it fresh. I have done that with other manuscripts but usually it’s because I want to change something major, like the tense or the POV. I only need to change three scenes in this story and maybe do some minor tweaking in others to maintain continuity. How hard can it be? Judging by this past week’s performance, it’ll take me two more weeks. Sigh.
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The following message was first sent to the list ivy-subscribers,
a private Internet list available to all who subscribed to the
(on paper) clearing tech magazine, International Viewpoints.
(see http://www.ivymag.org/ or write the editor: ivy@post8.tele.dk)
From: PJSpickler@aol.com
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 00:07:33 EST
Subject: IVySubs: Loves me, loves me not
To: ivy-subscribers@lightlink.com
** ivy-subscribers relaying **
Good evening, and hello, anyone!
In the still chill of the night, the following thoughts have made their
way through my heavily-encrusted consciousness, and now, with a little help
from a friend, they appear in print on IVy subs, to the benefit or possibly
the dismay of my one reader. I remain eternally grateful to Martin Foster
for his comments on the first edition of "In the still chill of the night,"
and most especially for the excellent humor that accompanies his most
pleasant-to-read prose.
To my everloving amazement, I have actually received a couple of love
letters suggesting that I don't love L. Ron Hubbard, and that it's in very
poor taste to be beating up on someone who's dead and buried, and that I
ought to get some help to handle whatever's wrong with me on the subject of
the Old Man (Ron), his actions and his writings. Well, since I like one of
Ron's aphorisms about when in doubt, communicate, I'm always pleased (well,
almost always pleased) to get any kind of mail from anyone, even if it
doesn't
happen to absolutely and fully and 100% indicate to me or any one of
the valences or identities that express themselves under the banner "Phil
Spickler."
But I have to admit that I don't see how anyone in their right or left
mind could think that I don't love, adore, practically worship, L. Ron
Hubbard and the many wonderful, amazing, outstanding, unforgettable, and
enormously beneficial things that he provided to and for all of us. Of
course, the Ron that I feel that way about more or less faded out of
existence sometime in the 1960's, and someone else still using that name took
over and did a lot of things to, for, and with Dianetics and Scientology and
their organizations that I, me, Phil, someone, didn't and doesn't approve of,
since they were counter to and in opposition of the best and the brightest
that the original L. Ron Hubbard created and humbly tendered as a gift to
mankind.
If anybody out there who thinks I don't love L. Ron Hubbard gets this
straight, they'll realize that there most certainly is a version of L. Ron
Hubbard that, to say the very least, I did and now find hard to have a lot of
love or affinity for, looking at the disasters that that valence, identity,
or beingness created or brought into being and endowed with great persistence.
So yes, if you follow my train of thought, I wish to clarify and make
sure that the being that I call L. Ron Hubbard and the being or beingnesses
that eventually occupied that body under that name are quite different and
distinct from one another; and that I consider these latter-day L. Ron
Hubbards, who once again are not the original guy, to be an enemy of what
Dianetics and Scientology started out to be, philosophically, technically,
and organizationally. They could have been something wonderful, something
beautiful, something that continued in a pan-determined form to remain three
feet behind the head of Planet Earth and its peoples, and most certainly
would not have ended up with a 35-page-long list of all the enemies of L. Ron
Hubbard and Scientology.
For me at least the explanation of what happened to L. Ron Hubbard and
how his universe was or could have been taken over by beings and forces
inimical to and out of agreement with the original and beautiful intentions
behind Dianetics and Scientology doesn't require any tech giant to see. It
could happen to anyone who wrote themselves in an organization into a
position of power in which their case became unassailable -- period, QED, end
of report.
Once every thousand years I put the following words as a disclaimer
regarding any and all expressions or viewpoints that may appear under the
name Phil Spickler, namely: no one is required, in spite of my great stature,
to agree or disagree with anything I say. It should not be forgotten that my
point of view may have zero credibility -- my best hope and highest purpose
in this universe is to create something that first and foremost is
entertaining; second of all, possibly interesting, and third of all, and I'm
sure very rarely, has something in it that might for a brief instant remove
the blinders that are requisite to being human just long enough for a WOW or
Well there -- now it's all out in the open and everyone knows where I'm
coming from, or at least where I've been, and perhaps where I'm going, so
onward with tonight's entertainment.
I've been hanging KSW outside to keep it cool until I could get around to
slicing it up, but we've had some surprisingly warm weather the last few
days, and I'm afraid that the carcass is a bit overripe. But I've slipped a
clothespin on my nose and will continue to dish up some more things that I
consider to be terribly wrong with a policy letter that never should have
been written at the tone level of Anger. If you want to have some fun and
blow your mind, if you have one to blow, or even blow your nose, sometime
imagine that it's permitted once again for you to own Scientology, to make it
your own, to make it your own to such a degree that you can handle it the
same way you would if you were its creator. And from that viewpoint, imagine
if you were at a tone level not of anger but, say Exhilaration -- that's even
higher than Enthusiasm or Cheerfulness -- imagine you were that high-toned,
and you had decided, for the benefit of the purpose of technology, that you
wanted to write something into law regarding the attitudes, the viewpoints,
the intentions you'd like those who were studying Dianetics and Scientology
with a view of using them as professional practitioners to have, and you were
writing it from the tone level of Exhilaration.
And imagine you wanted to entitle your policy letter something like
"Ensuring that the tools, the technology, would be used as well as possible."
Well, you might say it's already been done, in the form of the Auditor's
Code, which is a bunch of pretty darn good tried-and-tested methods for
keeping the technology working. To follow the rules or the advisories that
help make an auditor a good auditor doesn't require a dedicated gleam, nor
being a fanatic zealot, or any of those things might make your space not as
safe as it should be for pcs and students and other auditors.
Anyway, there's a fairly high-toned way of keeping Scientology and
Dianetic technology working; and it's somewhat self-correcting, in that an
auditor who doesn't have a code which they know and espouse and apply in
auditing will, in fairly short order, probably screw up their pcs and
themselves to the point where they will give up auditing. And that
sometimes, if not often, happens to lone field auditors who get into all
kinds of wacky stuff because they don't have any terminals to help maintain
their reality.
But anyway, if you were to write something like "Keeping Scientology
Working" and you were at tone level Exhilaration, I encourage you to take a
copy of that policy letter and rewrite it at Exhilaration. Rewrite it with
your universe bursting with affinity, reality, communication, and
understanding. Rewrite it with the loving intention that it should serve to
support the best and brightest who might like to pick up the intention to
help mankind, and see if what comes out isn't quite a bit different than what
someone using the name L. Ron Hubbard had to say about how to keep
Scientology, or better the technology, working.
One of the things that told me that things were not going well for the
Old Man was when in 1968 he wrote some kind of bulletin which came to the
American St. Hill Organization in Los Angeles -- it went to all the orgs all
over the world, I'm sure -- but anyway, I got a look at it and in it Ron, who
again sounded very ARC broken, was talking about Freud and others that had
gone before him and saying, "Truth is, I never really got anything from those
guys, and they were just a bunch of nut cases who didn't really have anything
good to say." (I am obviously paraphrasing what I can remember from that
bulletin or PL). But this is from one of the not-really-Rons for sure,
because the real Ron who wrote the magnificent book entitled _Science of
Survival_ put in the front of that book the names of all the philosophers and
others whose wisdom in both theory and practice had helped Ron enormously in
formulating Dianetics and Scientology.
He also makes it sound in KSW that nobody in Scientology over the years
had ever contributed really greatly to its development. That is a falsehood,
and like most tyrants and dictatorial types, once you've gotten rid of all
the old-timers and the people who remember, you can rewrite the past any way
you want for personal aggrandizement, megalomania, and to make sure that no
one ever looks at anyone else admiringly, except you. Very bad, and quite
different from the original L. Ron Hubbard.
Another thing that the original or real L. Ron Hubbard would have had a
mighty laugh at, and would have probably recommended that the person who gave
him that mighty laugh might want to get some auditing for, goes like this: it
did come to pass, in the organizations of Scientology, from the pen of L. Ron
Hubbard, the notion that Scientology, the Bridge, was your last and only
chance to save and free your immortal thetan, and that if you and your
checkbook failed to take advantage of that opportunity, the door to freedom
once and for all would be closed to you, as it is to all those excommunicated
from the One and Only True Church here on Planet Earth. Well, the Christians
were a little more simplistic perhaps than that in getting people to remain
faithful, both in pocketbook and in behavior, by simply preaching that you
would go to Hell and burn in a lake of fire forever if you fouled up your
last chance to accept Jesus (or the Pope and the Trinity), and obey the
dictates of these churches. That lake of fire was especially effective if
you started using it as a terror tactic when people were young enough to
believe it.
Anyway, I guess it worked as a piece of marketing tech in the church for
awhile, and perhaps still is -- I have to say it's on the chain of
suppressive threats that you can use to keep people from ever really being
I just looked over at my amanuensis and realized that I was wearing out
her sweet fingers, as she types this information; and so I conclude with
"Know the truth," and even if it doesn't set you free, it will at least cut
down your heating bill.
From one who doesn't know the truth,
Home Page: http://www.ivymag.org/ - with extensive links to FZ!
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Wall Street and Governments Love Carbon Credits--Don't You?
Simulacrum, complexity & cap-and-trade: anatomy of a global scam.
Wall Street and central states both love the sales and trading of carbon credits. Correspondent Alex S. insightfully titled his recent email on the subjectSimulacrum, complexity & cap-and-trade:
Charles, I came across a brilliant critique of cap-n-trade in The Independent:
Leaders of the rich world are enacting a giant fraud Corporate lobbyists can pressure or bribe governments to rig the system in their favour
Most of the tricks centre around a quirk in the system: a rich country can "cut" its emissions without actually releasing fewer greenhouse gases. How? It can simply pay a poor country to emit less than it otherwise would have. In theory it sounds okay: we all have the same atmosphere, so who cares where the cuts come from?
But a system where emissions cuts can be sold among countries introduces extreme complexity into the system. It quickly (and deliberately) becomes so technical that nobody can follow it – no concerned citizen, no journalist, and barely even full-time environmental groups. You can see if your government is building more coal power stations, or airports, or motorways. You can't see if the cuts they have "bought" halfway round the world are happening – especially when they are based on projections of increases that would have happened, in theory, if your government hadn't stumped up the cash.
A study by the University of Stanford found that most of the projects that are being funded as "cuts" either don't exist, don't work, or would have happened anyway. Yet this isn't a small side-dish to the deal: it's the main course. For example, under proposals from the US, the country with by far the highest per capita emissions in the world wouldn't need to cut its own gas by a single exhaust pipe until 2026, insisting it'll simply pay for these shadow-projects instead.
It gets worse still. A highly complex system operating in the dark is a gift to corporate lobbyists, who can pressure or bribe governments into rigging the system in their favour, rather than the atmosphere's. It's worth going through some of the scams that are bleeding the system of any meaning. They may sound dull or technical, but they are life or death to countries like Leah's.
Alex made these additional comments:
James Hansen has proposed an intriguing fee-and-dividend approach to encourage the move away fossil fuels. He intends for it to be revenue neutral with all fees collected to be returned directly to citizens. He contrasts it with cap-n-trade in his new book Storms of My Grandchildren. The critical passage can be found in this excerpt:How to Solve the Climate Problem
His approach has a lot of merit in my opinion.
Thank you, Alex. Here is Hansen's book: Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity
BusinessWeek recently ran a story which explained why the governments of countries such as China love carbon credits:
China: Climate Change or Hot Air? The mainland earns billions in carbon-offset sales. But by taking credit for projects that would have been built anyway, it may not be playing by the rules
Corporate and government buyers from industrialized countries pay for the credits as a way of complying with the Kyoto climate-change rules. The funds generated are supposed to encourage additional green-energy projects without forcing owners of older factories and power plants to close down their facilities or undertake expensive renovations. Credits sold under the Kyoto pact generated nearly $7 billion worldwide last year. Beijing has collected almost two-thirds of the total carbon revenue flow since 2002.
Unfortunately, wherever they have been used, carbon credits have been subject to manipulation. On Dec. 4 the U.N. committee that oversees the international credit trade refused to approve 10 Chinese wind farms, including the Harbin complex. The U.N.'s concern is that the Chinese projects would have been built even without the proceeds from credits.
If that's correct, the sale of credits would not stimulate production of any additional clean energy. Credit purchasers would receive empty environmental bragging rights, and the Chinese developers would obtain an undeserved windfall. "This is 21st century climate-policy snake oil," says Michael Dorsey, a professor of environmental studies at Dartmouth College.
Our own government is planning to profit from the scam as well. Buried at the end of a long account of the Federal Budget 2010 comes this footnote:
The budget proposes to support renewable energy development with a 10-year investment of US $15 billion per year, generated from the sale of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions credits. Under the proposed cap-and-trade program, all GHG emissions credits would be auctioned off, generating an estimated $78.7 billion in additional revenue in FY 2012, steadily increasing to $83 billion by FY 2019.
So the scam benefits three players: those who sell bogus emissions credits and carbon credits, those who receive billions of dollars in credits for projects they would have completed anyway, and Wall Street, which will assuredly set up a "carbon trading exchange" for the slicing, dicing, tranching and securitization of carbon and emission credits.
Wall Street really doesn't care what the "paper" represents--let it be pork bellies, gasoline, mortgages, or carbon credits; the real money will be made in the transaction fees and the "risk management" sold against "risky" carbon credits.
Patrick McCully, executive director of International Rivers, summed it up nicely in a quote published in the San Francisco Chronicle:
It's pretty much a scam. We need real innovation here and new technology instead of allowing companies to buy these fictional certificates that mean no more than the bytes in someone's computer.
My own view can be summarized thusly: when the market for any tradable good exceeds the value of the total goods, then Wall Street is the primary beneficiary of the market.
If the MSM is correct in their breathless reporting of fabulous new drilling technologies, then the planet will have plenty of fossil fuels for a hundred years or more--no worries, mate, buy your third vehicle straight-away!
If, on the other hand, the MSM is engaging in its usual propaganda for the Power Elites, then the planet will start experiencing a gap between global supply of oil/natural gas and global demand, a.k.a. Peak Oil.
At this point, the human beings on the planet will have a few decades at best to finance and construct a $100 trillion alternative energy complex capable of providing some percentage of the previous energy provided by depleting (oops, I mean "limitless") fossil fuels.
Markets have a funny way of pricing things very cheaply until suddenly they're in short supply, at which point prices skyrocket. The price curve is not smooth, slow and linear; it is prone to abrupt fractal moves.
By the time fossil fuel energy is so costly that alternatives are "obviously" cheap, there won't be enough time or money to construct the immense alternative energy complex everyone will want. As the old Chinese saying has it, "If you wait until you're thirsty, it's too late to dig a well."
Enabling governments to print money via emission credits and Wall Street to mint more money trading, packaging and securitizing carbon credits will not hasten the emergence of a true alternative energy complex; history has shown that most of the trees which were supposed to be planted to "earn" that billion-dollar credit were never planted, or died from lack of care.
It's a scam on every level, and thus is it no wonder that both Wall Street and Central Governments are hoping carbon credits take off.
Ultimately, writing and trading carbon credits will act as a giant tax on productive citizens everywhere. It is a stupendous machine for concentrating wealth and diverting yet more national income into Power Elites' hands--be they private or State.
As Alex S. so cogently notes, the entire carbon-trading scheme is a classicsimulacrum of reform, a facsimile purposefully constructed to offer an illusion of meaningful reform even as it continues the Power Elites' and State's self-enrichment. It is also a classic complexity fortress in which only insiders (Elites) with asymmetric information know how it operates behind the facade and thus they are the only ones equipped to profit from it.
These concepts are from the Survival+ critique, and my views flow (naturally!) from that analysis.
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Indian corporates & PEs are again looking to deploy capital: Scott Adelson,
Houlihan Lokey – The Economic Times
When the US headquartered mid-market investment bank and corporate restructuring specialist Houlihan Lokey (HL) — a consistent league table topper for M&As under $1 billion, closing 140 deals every year –decided to tie up with veteran Tata Group man Rajiv Kochchar’s new entrepreneurial venture, Avista Advisory in 2010, there were quite a few raised eyebrows.
But that handshake soon translated into an equity alliance cementing the partnership further, the first of its kind for HL anywhere in the world. Thus far, the partnership has worked flawlessly, with Avista HL stitching up deals worth more than $5 billion in India alone. Interestingly, in the last two years, it has also emerged as the hottest shop in town for convertible bonds (read FCCBs) restructuring after successfully completing complex deals for Suzlon Energy and GTL Infrastructure.
In an exclusive interview, Scott Adelson, Co-president and Senior Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey, tells ET, M&A and PE fund raising activities are dominating corporate conversations. Edited excerpts…
Q. What are the top three trends in terms of new opportunities? Is it mostly M&A led or is it restructuring?
A. It’s much more M&A led. The tone in India is very positive.
Q. Are you saying that the Indian corporates that you are meeting now are now open to spending their surplus cash rather than conserving it?
A. There are always companies that are over extended and they want to sell off divisions and rebalance their portfolios, in any environment. But there are companies — both corporates and private equity companies — here that are eager to deploy capital.
Read more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/interviews/indian-corporates-pes-are-again-looking-to-deploy-capital-scott-adelson-houlihan-lokey/articleshow/45064201.cms
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Arthur Hugh Fraser "Fraser" COLSTON
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Name Arthur Hugh Fraser "Fraser" COLSTON
Nickname Fraser
Born 1 Sep 1906 Albury, New South Wales, Australia [1, 2, 3]
Military Service 2 Jul 1941 to 17 May 1948 [4]
Name: COLSTON, ARTHUR HUGH FRASER
Service: Australian Army
Service Number: QX21947
Date of Birth: 1 Sep 1906
Place of Birth: ALBURY, NSW
Date of Enlistment: 2 July 1941
Locality on Enlistment: TIARO, QLD
Place of Enlistment: BRISBANE, QLD
Next of Kin: COLSTON, ROSE
Date of Discharge: 17 May 1948
Rank: Warrant Officer Class 2
Posting at Discharge: 2/5 Armoured Regiment
WW2 Honours and Gallantry: None
Prisoner of War: No
Died 26 Sep 1994 Lota, Queensland, Australia [5]
In Wynnum Hospital
Cremated Aft 26 Sep 1994 Holland Park, Queensland, Australia [6]
Mt Thompson Memorial Gardens
Location: Columbarium 41, Section: Section 8
FamilySearch ID KNWG-4H5
FamilySearch link https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=KNWG-4H5
Person ID I19 Colston & Wenck families in Australia
Father Arthur Alfred COLSTON, b. 24 Nov 1883, Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia , d. 24 Nov 1926, Albury, New South Wales, Australia (Age 43 years)
Mother Ethel Mary LENNON, b. 17 Nov 1885, Tungamah, Victoria, Australia , d. 18 Mar 1913, Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia (Age 27 years)
Married 8 Aug 1905 Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Family Rose May SPILLER, b. 29 Jun 1911, Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia , d. 4 Feb 1999, Wynnum West, Queensland, Australia (Age 87 years)
Married 29 Sep 1934 Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia [8]
Colston -- Spiller
The marriage of Mr. Arthur Hugh Fraser Colston (eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Colston) and Miss Rose May Spiller (eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. J. Spiller, Goomeri) took place in the Church of Christ, Kingaroy, on September 25. Pastor R. W. Payne officiated. Miss Thelma Payne was at the organ, and a vocal solo was given by Mrs. A. F. Davis. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a trained gown of white crepe satin, with a Brussells net veil mounted on tulle. She carried white flowers. Green floral georgette, with cascading frills, was the choice of Misses Mary Henderson and Ruby Ellis, who were the bridesmaids. Their leghorn picture hats featured field flower trimmings, and they carried pink sweet peas and cream roses. The little Misses O. Splller and Beryl McIndoe were flower girls. Mr. R. Gallagher was best man, and Mr. Harold Spiller was the groomsman. On leaving for the honeymoon, which is being spent in Brisbane, Mrs. A. H. F. Colston wore navy crepe de Chine, with a hat to harmonise. [7]
+ 1. Elizabeth Ann "Ann" COLSTON, b. 8 Feb 1936, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia , d. 20 Oct 2014, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Age 78 years)
+ 2. Beverley June COLSTON, b. 25 Oct 1937, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia , d. 8 Mar 2016, The Tweed Hospital, 14 Powell Street, Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia (Age 78 years)
+ 3. Robert Alexander COLSTON, b. 21 Jul 1939, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia , d. 1 Jun 2011, Kingscliff, New South Wales, Australia (Age 71 years)
+ 4. Living
Born - 1 Sep 1906 - Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Married - 29 Sep 1934 - Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia
Died - 26 Sep 1994 - Lota, Queensland, Australia
Cremated - Aft 26 Sep 1994 - Holland Park, Queensland, Australia
COLSTON, Fraser
COLSTON, Douglas, Arthur and Fraser
Arthur Colston with his two sons, Douglas and Fraser. Taken after the death of his wife in 1913.
[S3] NSW Federation 1889-1918 BDM, (Published by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in association with the Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages NSW August 1993), 1906/31567.
[S63] Birthday Book, Arthur Colston, 1 Sep 1906.
[S426] Birthday Book, Arthur Colston, 1 Sep 1906.
[S72] WW2 Nominal Roll [database on-line], (http://www.ww2roll.gov.au), Service Number: QX21947.
[S73] Headstone transcription, Mt Thompson Crematorium.
[S738] Heaven Address Resting Place, (https://www.heavenaddress.com/restingplace), Mt Thompson Crematorium.
[S342] Australian Newspapers, National Library of Australia, 1934 'WEDDINGS.', The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933-1954), 8 October, p. 18, viewed 17 February, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article35641805.
[S342] Australian Newspapers, National Library of Australia, 1934 'Advertising.', The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), 8 October, p. 1, viewed 16 September, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article35641630.
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Service of Late Night Shopping Online
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Erica Martell suggested this post after buying a vacuum cleaner late one night that, she wrote, she’d been thinking about for some time. A few days later, I fell for a drastic discount on a Marimekko jumpsuit. Martell continued: “People have some interesting late-night shopping habits.”
Mary-Ann Russon, BBC News business reporter wrote “New data from the John Lewis Partnership Card shows that one in 15 purchases are now made between the hours of midnight and 06:00.
“The research shows that the number of purchases made in this period rose by 23% in 2018, compared with 2017.
“Retail analyst Chris Field told the BBC that technology improvements have prompted this new trend.
Photo: covergirlshapewear.com
“‘It’s partly to do with the more recent generations of mobile phones, and the retailers are becoming much more sophisticated,’ he says.”
We’re not speaking peanuts. According to optinmonster.com: ” Online shopping is growing so fast that the global online shopping market size is predicted to hit 4 trillion in 2020. And in the US alone, we’re expecting to have 300 million online shoppers in 2023. That’s 91% of the entire country’s population!”
In the infancy of QVC, a colleague bought drawers full of jewelry. I missed that temptation. There’s something else about looking at fashions on my phone during a boring TV show or commercial. The compelling photos and ease in buying are part of the attraction.
At what time of day do you buy online? Should you stay away from websites that sell items that might be tempting to you when you’re tired?
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Service of Marketers Ruling the Roost: When Hip Overrides Clarity
Photo: eyecatch.co
When service or communications are poor, customers must wonder whether an operation is being run for them, the owners or the staff.
It may be none of the above.
Frequently the marketers run the show. Many are enamored of technology, to heck with whether or not the hip, new effect does the trick. It’s more important to appear to be cutting edge. Take revolving digital screens that move so quickly that customers can’t read and/or absorb the information fast enough. This isn’t a good choice for a fast food restaurant–or for anything else if the fast-moving screen features more than a few words with an image.
Hot & Spicy McChicken Photo: McDonalds.fandom.com
Britton O’Daly wrote “Wait, Where Did That Burger Go? Diners Struggle With Fast-Moving Digital Menus,” in The Wall Street Journal. In one example a customer was frustrated because he didn’t catch the name of a new chicken dish at McDonald’s so instead of waiting for the screen to return–he feared holding up the line–he ordered a burger. I wonder why he felt he couldn’t ask for “one of those new chicken dishes?”
That customer may have been intimidated by marketers who are also in love with the cutesy names they give their products. To be considered “in,” there’s pressure to use them. I break out in a rash when forced to order coffee at Starbucks [I admit you rarely see me in there]. If I want a small coffee with skim that is how I will order it. You can keep your Grande, Venti and Trenta. Phooey.
Photo: pinterest.com
Back to the original subject. O’Daly wrote: “Digital billboards are now everywhere, and companies love them. The only problem: people have a hard time reading them.”
This harkens back to an amazing looking logo in an unreadable font that also irks me. What’s the point?
Why is the public intimidated into ordering food or drink using the names a company gives it? Why does management put aside common sense and allow marketers to incorporate the latest widget or gadget to communicate with the public even if the vehicle doesn’t do the job? And why does a marketing department, or its advisors, lead its clients down so many primrose paths?
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Service of Counting on a Brand: Bye-bye Microsoft E-Library
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How do you know you can trust a brand to keep its products in business and parts available for as long as you need them? The question doesn’t apply anymore just to major appliances, motor vehicles, furnaces, solar energy technologies and gadgets like VCRs, CDs and DVDs. The subscribers to Microsoft’s E-Library know what it’s like to be left in the lurch. I heard about their loss on NPR.
Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Josh Axelrod reported “Starting in July, Microsoft will be closing its e-book library and erasing all content purchased through the Microsoft e-bookstore from devices. Consumers will receive a refund for every e-book bought.”
Photo: e-library.co.za
I read traditional books but some of my best friends rely on e-books. I’d be irritated if I’d paid for a book and was left hanging at a crucial juncture when Microsoft pulled the plug.
Garcia-Navarro interviewed Aaron Perzanowski, a professor at Case Western Reserve University, who pointed out that losing a book you’ve annotated and use in your job is more than exasperating. Think of lawyers, teachers or academic researchers who have spent time to study a book and write themselves virtual Post-It notes on manuscripts. The additional $25 refund doesn’t make this customer whole, said Perzanowski who also wrote the book “The End of Ownership: Personal Property in the Digital Economy.”
“In a University of Pennsylvania Law Review article, Perzanowski found that users are often misled when they click the ‘Buy Now’ button, thinking that they’ve gained permanent ownership of digital content.
Photo: garageenvy.com
“‘You can go out and buy a car and you think you own the car because it’s parked in your garage,’ Perzanowski says. ‘But in reality – how it functions, who can repair it, what replacement parts are compatible with it – all of that is controlled through software code. And, so I think that line between the physical and the digital is getting increasingly blurry.’”
The culprit is a tool called Digital Rights Management or DRM software. “Your car, your smart home appliances, your home security system – all of these systems have software that allows for this kind of control over how the devices are used, and I think we’re going to see these same sorts of situations crop up in the context of physical devices that are being used in people’s homes.”
Have you lost the use of something you owned because there are no parts available to repair it or did you learn that, like the e-books you bought, you really didn’t own it at all? Do you factor in shelf life when buying things for your office or home or are you resigned to short-lived pull-by dates on almost everything but processed honey with its forever lifespan?
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Service of Amazon Moving into Your Home & Hotel: American Passivity is Creepy
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Get the feeling that Big Brother is closing in and that our lives are under an increasingly powerful magnifying glass while we join in like gleeful children without weighing the ramifications? Recently I wrote about Walmart’s gaining access to homes when no one’s there to deliver groceries to the fridge. In June 2015 I wrote “Service of strangers knowing more about you than your family does.” Today I cover Amazon’s plan to “get more people using its services and locked into its Alexa ecosystem,” as Christopher Mims wrote in The Wall Street Journal.
In “Amazon’s Plan to Move In to Your Next Apartment Before You Do –The tech giant has figured out a way to get millions of its smart speakers into homes without consumers lifting a finger, as property managers bring in Alexa to manage tenants,” Mims reported that already 25 percent of Americans own some kind of smart speaker, the lion’s share belonging to Amazon.
Amazon’s Alexa-controlled Echo speaker. Photo: amazon.com
The brand’s Alexa Smart Properties team, a little known part of its Alexa division, is “working on partnerships with homebuilders, property managers and hoteliers to push millions of Alexa smart speakers into domiciles all across the U.S.” The division offers hardware and software at a discount as well as “new ways for property managers to harvest and use data.” Voice based wish lists and shopping habits of an increasing number of users will propel Amazon ahead of the competition in the rental and new home construction market according to Mims.
“Amazon has figured out a way to get into millions of homes without consumers ever having to choose its hardware and services in the first place.”
Alexa, which some call a personal assistant, responds to its owners voice and carries out tasks. Echo is one of Amazon’s hands-free, voice-controlled speakers.
Mims reminded readers that renters, buyers and hotel guests “may not be aware of all the parties monitoring their smart-home interactions.”
He continued “ ‘We envision a day when you can say ‘Hey Alexa, pay my rent,’ and it will transfer that money from a resident’s bank account,’ says PayLease chief executive Dirk Wakeham.”
Great: Now everyone knows your bank account number and how much rent you pay.
Thanks to smart phone technology, property managers also benefit: They save money, wrote Mims, because they can easily cut back air conditioning and heating in vacant apartments; provide access to units by contractors and change door locks.
Photo: yelp.com
Americans appear to be walking the plank on this one without blinking twice. I witnessed another example of passivity at a favorite store in the suburbs last weekend. A long line at checkout developed an offshoot and nobody at the juncture said, “The line ends over there.” I went to customer service asking for a staffer to direct the line and sort out the confusion. The woman turned her back on me saying “I know.” Such acceptance makes me nervous. I fear that Americans are setting themselves up to be whacked for takeover by nefarious souls–like a golf ball on a tee.
Add surveillance to passivity and the sum is more than creepy, don’t you think? Are city folks more inclined than suburbanites to speak up in public? Do people signing up for or playing ball with smart speakers–installed where they will live or visit–realize what they are giving up? If your hotel room had a smart speaker/spy would you ask that it be disconnected?
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Service of Mi Casa es Tu Casa–Come on In!
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Daily we hear of hacking that’s happened either to a friend, big corporation or organization. It’s a form of break-in. I think it may have inured the public to the normalcy of loss of privacy that gorges on volunteer personal intrusions. Think such smart speakers like Alexa and Amazon Echo.
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Maybe that’s why Walmart and Amazon have or are about to introduce a new wrinkle to their delivery services. In select markets, both will or do arrange for access to a customer’s home to put food in the fridges of the former and leave packages in a home, garage or car trunk in the latter.
Citizens of Kansas City, Mo., Pittsburgh and Vero Beach will be the first to officially invite Walmart delivery staff to put perishables in their refrigerators through a program slated for a fall launch called Walmart InHome. [The system was tested in New Jersey.]
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In “Walmart Wants to Put Groceries Into Your Fridge,” Sarah Nassauer wrote “The workers will wear a body cameras [sic] clipped to their chests, allowing customers to watch live streams of deliveries being made while they aren’t home.” She reported in her Wall Street Journal article that they’ll have access to homes via a smart lock that connects to the Internet allowing a door to unlock remotely. Wallmart sells the device.
Delivery staff for the service must have worked for the company for at minimum a year. “Not everyone embraces the concept at first, but just as people have gradually accepted renting out rooms in their homes through services like Airbnb Inc, ‘people are very quickly comfortable with it,’ said Marc Lore, head of Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce business.”
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The Amazon service, Key by Amazon, wrote Nassauer, is for Prime members in 50 cities. Fresh groceries aren’t involved. In another program Via Prime Now customers get orders from Amazon’s Whole Foods division on doorsteps.
Not every delivery business received the mega company’s stamp of approval. Sebastian Herrera reported last week in the Journal that Amazon is deep sixing its restaurant delivery service.
Would you be comfortable inviting strangers into your kitchen or your home, garage or car trunk when you’re not home? Do you think comfort level for this kind of trust may be higher in some parts of the country than others? Have privacy-breaking services like Alexa and Amazon Echo paved the way? What if you’re in a meeting or otherwise inaccessible when you need to unlock your front door remotely with no time to watch while the delivery person with body camera drops off your perishables? Do you think that this person—or the staffer who packs the order–will be trained to leave foods like tomatoes and bananas out of the refrigerator and on the counter?
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Service of Digital Receipts Going Astray: Can Square Fix the Glitch?
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It’s bad enough when you’re not paying attention and you email James Doe instead of James Doener because you let auto suggest have its way with you. Most people have done this or received correspondence for someone because of it. I cringe at a few of my bloopers.
Now it turns out that a record of your purchases could possibly be shared with others. Peter Rudegeair wrote about it in “Square Sends Millions of Digital Receipts, Sometimes to the Wrong Person From surprise gifts to pending divorces, misdirected notifications result in spilled secrets.” Square is a service that allows companies to accept mobile credit card payments via a gizmo inserted into the port of a phone.
In one example Rudegeair wrote about a friend who learned that the credit card owner was getting a divorce because she received a copy of a detailed lawyer’s receipt for the retainer.
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In another a spouse received a detailed digital receipt, before Christmas, of gifts that were supposed to be a surprise. Because she was getting the blame–and had never before had so many complaints for her service–the local retailer asked Square to disable the automated digital receipt function two years ago.
Rudegeair reported that if a spouse signs up for a digital receipt program for a card they share, they both get them. The partner may not realize this. A florist “has gotten calls from spouses who had surprise gifts spoiled by an errant receipt,” he wrote. The florist added “God forbid anyone was having an affair. You’d see everything.”
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Rudegear wrote: “Square has forwarded receipts documenting transactions as mundane as a cup of coffee and as sensitive as an obstetrician’s visit to people who were uninvolved in the purchases, according to emails reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. In some cases, neither the purchaser nor the recipient could say why Square sent receipts to the people it did.”
According to a Square spokesperson “digital receipts could be received by the wrong person for a variety of reasons, including consumers sharing a credit-card number, accidentally sending the receipt to a recycled phone number or seller or buyer error.”
Customers signing up for digital receipts is a profitable sideline for Square, Rudegear reported: “Square has a window into spending patterns that few other tech companies can match. By supplementing that data with contact details that shoppers provide to Square for the purpose of getting digital receipts, the company is able to assemble expansive profiles of consumer behavior that it can use to run marketing and loyalty programs for its small-business customers.”
Have any of your digital receipts gone rogue? Are you concerned that they might? Now that you know a glitch like this is possible, would you cancel the digital receipt option on your credit card?
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Service of Screen Time for Toddlers & Children: None to Little is Best
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I was on a Manhattan bus stuck in traffic last Saturday. Just outside my window was a fascinating feat of construction dexterity. Sitting across from me was a little boy glued to his phone as his parents were to theirs. He missed the giant beams balanced in the teeth of a construction truck inching to their temporary resting place inches away.
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Countless toddlers similarly stare at phone and tablet screens while the person pushing their strollers chats on the phone. Both miss opportunities to communicate as well as fun things to see from dogs and store windows to characters on the city streets they pass in a place like Manhattan.
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Turns out the children are doing more harm to themselves than substituting one dimensional scenes for the world around them. According to mayoclinic.org, “The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages media use, except for video-chatting, by children younger than 18 to 24 months. If you want to introduce digital media to children ages 18 to 24 months, make sure it’s high quality and avoid solo media use. For children ages 2 to 5, limit screen time to one hour a day of high-quality programming.”
The Mayo reported that “too much poor quality screen time has been linked to: obesity, violence, loss of social skills, irregular sleep schedules and shorter duration of sleep and behavioral problems.”
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New World Health Organization guidelines used even stronger language. The title of Jen Juneau’s article in People is “World Health Organization Now Recommends No Screen Time for Children Age 1 and Younger.” Instead, parents and caregivers should do what many have done for decades: read and tell stories to their children. For children up to two, WHO doesn’t recommend they watch TV or videos or play computer games either.
Juneau wrote: “With children aged 2 to 4, ‘sedentary screen time should be no more than 1 hour; less is better.’” She added that some experts disagree. “The WHO’s advice ‘focuses on quantity of screen time and fails to consider the content and context of use.’” said the director of research at the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford.
“The new WHO guidelines come almost three months after a study published in JAMA Pediatrics that found that ‘Excessive screen time has been associated with various negative outcomes, including cognitive delays and poorer academic performance’ in children,” Juneau reported.
According to the study on Mayo.com, “children younger than age 2 are more likely to learn and remember information from a live presentation than they are from a video.”
I conjecture that plenty of parents think they are giving their children a leg up by starting them on computers as young as possible. Others may appreciate quiet time when a little one is absorbed by colors and movements on a screen. Publicity about the WHO’s recommendations came out last week and yet I still see countless toddlers in strollers staring at phone screens. Goodness knows what’s happening at home. What will it take for caregivers to get the message about the dangers of screen time for young children? Do you see benefits for little ones to be conversant with the latest gadgets since babyhood? Is reading and telling stories to little ones out of style?
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Service of The Perfect Balance of Digital Technology for Kids in Schools & At Home
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What amount of screen time is best for children in school and at home? Some feel that being comfortable using internet-connected devices is the best way to stay current and be job-ready when the time comes. Others fear that too much screen time is a damaging distraction.
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As of this September, French children from three through 15 must turn off or leave at home their smartphones, tablets and other devices when in school. CNN’s Rory Smith reported that it’s up to each school whether older school children have the same restrictions. The French education minister said that the law, which passed by 62 votes to one, is to keep kids from the “phenomenon of screen addiction…. to protect children and adolescents.”
Lucille Grippo, who lives an hour and a half north of NYC, has three school aged children. She wrote me: “Our school district had a viewing of the movie ‘Screenagers.’ As a parent of teens it was eye-opening. I am one of the few that wish there was less tech in schools. It’s a double edged sword. It certainly makes life easier for teachers and students alike but I wonder about the affect on the brain of so much screen time.”
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Lucille has learned how fragile brains can be from firsthand experience. If her name is familiar it’s because in January I re-posted a blog she’d written, “Why a Calendar is so Important to Me” in my post, “Service of Calendars and Miracles.” This young mother had suffered cardiac arrest out of the blue. At first, due to cortical blindness, she couldn’t see numbers and days on a calendar. Aphasia blocked connections that deciphered what appeared to be strange symbols. She also couldn’t read emails and posts on a computer screen..
After fierce physical, occupational and speech therapies and ferocious determination, her eyesight returned and today she even drives. When circumstances beyond her control forced her away from the “screen” and “offline” she realized how easy it was to step away. Reluctantly returning to her iPhone, tablet and laptop she recognized how the world around her operates on a paperless, electronic, and digital way. Sometimes her brain still has screen time overload.
Back to the documentary. Filmmaker Delaney Ruston, MD’s “Screenagers” synopsis begins: “Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span?” She wonders about the impact and friction at home and in school over the some 6.5 hours/day children spend looking at screens. The film explores “struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction.” It includes “insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists and reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.”
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Dr. Ruston writes the blog Tech Talk Tuesday. In a recent issue she reported: “Fact: Schools experience pressure to have tech on their campuses from tech companies, administration, and others. Schools want to do well by their students and tech has been sold as a quick fix. For example, schools keep hearing from tech and curriculum companies that ways to ‘personalize and customize learning’ is right around the corner.
“Unfortunately, it has been a very long corner with no impressive results yet,” she added referring to a New York Times article, “The Digital Gap Between the Rich and Poor Kids is Not What We Expected.” The Times reported that Utah, with no funding for a traditional program, has 10 thousand children enrolled in an online preschool. “…one can see how the screen has stepped in,” she wrote.
Her research showed that grades and emotional well being were improved when schools had stringent policies restricting cell phones. The devices were permitted by 66 percent of public middle schools vs. 34 percent of private schools in her study.
Do you think a child restricted from free access to online devices will fall behind his/her peers? Will eliminating the distraction help children focus on school? Might there be less online bullying? Are you distracted by your phone and the siren call of checking what’s up on social media and your email box?
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Service of Upgrades that Are and Aren’t
Shiny Apple
Some upgrades are amazing. Apple gave my iPhone 6 a new lease on life with a recent upgrade that allows it to act pretty much like one of its pricey new phones. I read that this was the latest marketing strategy for the company that formerly encouraged customers to upgrade frequently.
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Even so, hearing the word “upgrade” these days sends shivers my way and, in my experience, for good reason.
No Service Self Service
Have you tried the new USPS self service mailing machines? They don’t work. I don’t mean they are complicated—they literally don’t function and the old ones worked like a charm.
I tried to use several at the Grand Central post office on different days and at a satellite office with no employees. The former wouldn’t respond to light or heavy finger touches by me and countless others who ended up behind me on line for a clerk; the scale didn’t work in the latter which was problematic because I had a package to mail.
Exploding Devices
Last week almost 3,000 new body cam devices were pulled from use by the NYC police department. Why? One exploded.
Out of Order Train App & Info Man
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The Metro-North app. “TrainTime” has issues. I couldn’t link from the TrainTime app to the specifics about substitute busses for trains I usually take so I stopped in at Grand Central Station’s customer service desk. The link was dead last Friday. The attendant explained that Metro-North needs to upgrade the app. He also misinformed me about the bus situation. Fortunately, another staffer set him—and me—straight. His excuse: “I just got to the desk.”
Not My Car
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General Motors emailed to tell me that my 2016 Chevrolet has a soft tire and to bring the car in for service. I knew this had to do with the 2016 we turned in for a 2018 earlier this year because that car always had tire issues. So I informed the dealership, from which we’ve bought and leased cars for 20 years, that GM needs to update its records. When we first dealt with the dealership our salesman took care of everything and there was never a hiccup. Since then it has upgraded with specialists in various areas of the business. This is the second such glitch we’ve encountered since we leased the 2018 model so the specialists aren’t clicking our info in all the right places.
Does the word “upgrade” excite you or make you anxious? Was it always thus? Have you encountered either super or dismal results from a recent upgrade?
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Service of Nosey Smart Speakers That Gossip
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I’ve never wanted live-in help, not that I’ve had that option. I couldn’t relax or have an argument in peace. Unless I needed round the clock nursing, I wouldn’t want a non family member around all the time to observe my habits.
For this reason I cannot imagine inviting into my house a smart speaker like Amazon Echo or Alexa, Google Home, Home Mini and Home Max or Sonos One. The speakers allow voice commands to control tech elements in a home, office or hotel room. Fans consider them as helpers; I see them as potential giant eavesdroppers by total strangers.
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Amazon Echo boasts 15,000 skills. It can buy stuff on Amazon while it supports smart home devices. I’m perfectly happy to log on to Amazon if I need something or open Facebook on my smartphone, but I’m clearly alone. According to techcrunch.com, 39 million Americans own one.
Strangers already know far too much about us. In “What the Airline Knows About the Guy in Seat 12A,” Scott McCartney wrote in The Wall Street Journal, “Airlines know a lot about you, from date of birth and home address to travel patterns, vacation preferences, beverage purchases and whether your last flight was good or bad.”
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In the same newspaper, Laura Stevens wrote: “Echo home speakers mistakenly recorded a private conversation and sent it to a person in the owners’ contact list, an incident that raises questions about the security of such voice-operated devices.” The title and subtitle of her article say a lot: “Amazon Alexa-Powered Device Recorded and Shared User’s Conversation Without Permission–Amazon said the incident involved a series of misunderstandings, with words being confused for commands.”
K im Komando, the computer/digital lifestyle expert, shared a news brief on WCBS radio last week announcing that as a result of a deal between Amazon and Marriot-owned hotels, there will soon be an Alexa smart speaker in every room. You can ask it to have housekeeping bring you more towels, make dinner reservations and have easy access to all hotel amenities. It’s a sales win for Amazon but not so hot for your privacy. She didn’t sound so tickled about the “advancement” either.
Stevens concluded: “‘The privacy side has not been fully fleshed out with digital assistants,’ said Gene Munster, managing partner at Loup Ventures, a venture-capital firm specializing in tech research. Digital assistants still need more training to interpret commands and language more perfectly, he said, something that consumers should consider with the devices in their homes. ‘Eventually we’re going to get it figured out’ but it’s not there yet, he said.”
Do you really want a cake on your airline seat should you be traveling on your birthday or would you find that creepy? Do you mind giving up privacy so you can say, “Turn on my TV” or “Get me more towels,” instead of clicking on the remote or picking up the phone in your hotel room? Would you be tempted when the technicians have a better handle on ensuring that there would be no glitches in transmitting your commands or would the privacy issue still prevent you from jumping in to join the smart speaker craze?
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Commodore VIC20 2pin PAL vs NTSC differences
Previously on the Tynemouth Software Blog, I looked at converting a PAL VIC20 CR board into an NTSC one. This turned out to be a case of swapping a selection of parts with someone who had an NTSC VIC20 CR board and was interested in the reciprocal process.
We used the later cost reduced VIC20 boards as the process was a lot easier. They used the same PCB and it was just a case of playing 'spot the difference' and exchanging the parts.
The parts exchanged were a few passive components, a crystal, VIC chip and KERNAL ROM.
The original VIC20 board with the 2 pin power connector is a more difficult prospect as the PCBs are different between the PAL and NTSC versions. The NTSC version has a metal cage around the video circuitry, and within, the VIC chip and a separate compartment for the clock circuitry. This has the same 14.31818 MHz crystal as the later 2 pin NTSC board.
The PAL version has the outline marked, but no shielding can fitted. There are a few component differences, but most importantly though, it has an extra chip, UB10, outside of the box. This is a 74S74 / 74LS74 which is used to divide the clock frequency down. The M53202 chip looks to be a second source version of a 7402.
The crystal is 8.867236MHz, which is divided down to present 4.433618MHz to the VIC chip. The later 2 pin just used a 4.433618MHz crystal. Maybe they couldn't get those when they designed the 2 pin PAL boards? Or it could be they couldn't get it to work reliably. They did add several capacitors to the circuit on the later PAL boards. You can see the 74LS74 really does look like an afterthought on both the PCB and the schematic.
The other difference that wasn't immediately obvious is the 2 pin power connector is actually different between the PAL and NTSC models. The UK version has larger pins, and a divider between them (which makes it really easy to use a pair of crocodile chips to run from a bench power supply with no change of them shorting out).
The NTSC version is smaller and also has a built in switch, which isn't used. This is presumably a socket designed for a cassette recorder type device where the batteries would be cut off when the mains plug was inserted. Rather dangerous then to fit a socket used for a mains plug, particularly when some VIC20's were disturbingly labelled 117V AC on the bottom. What could possibly go wrong?
Both boards have a common mode choke on the input. On the NTSC board, there is a space on the PCB. On the PAL version, this is missing, and the choke has been used to connect the socket to the board as it is actually attached to the metal plate, not the PCB.
Here you can see where the wires of the choke are connected to the pads on the PCB that would have been used for the socket, and the spare pads for the switch which are not attached to anything, electrically or mechanically. The gold coloured sheet is present on the NTSC versions only and is grounded all around the base of the PCB for shielding.
The way this worked out is that I was sent a non-working NTSC board to repair (it turned out to be a faulty VIC chip, the most difficult part for me to replace), and asked if I could send a working PAL board back. The owner had a suitable 2 pin power supply, with the smaller connector, so I swapped them around, as you can see the socket fits perfectly on the PAL board, it just means there is no common mode choke in there (not much of a problem these days as the mains is horrendously noisy already with all the cheap switchmode phone charger power supplies plugged in).
I have ended up with the NTSC board (currently awaiting an NTSC VIC chip to complete it), and have attached the normal PAL power connector, complete with it's choke, so my board is now double choked. I did consider turning the socket around and bending the pins and soldering direct to the PCB, but went for the easier (and more easily reversible) option.
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Labels: Commodore, NTSC, Repair, VIC20
Custom VIC20 Kernal for Cartridge Testing
VIC20 cartridge production is now in full swing at The Future Was 8 Bit. With Cheese and Onion already released, and Spaceship Minus One available from today.
Testing these is an interesting challenge. The ROM chips are verified after programming, but it is important to test the final assembled units.
To test the Penultimate Cartridge, I wrote a test program which could be loaded from disk and would test the RAM and then cycle through all the ROM cartridge images and check they were all correct.
This works because when the VIC20 boots up, one of the first things it does is check for a bootable cartridge at address A000. If there is one, it runs it, so the Penultimate Cartridge menu is displayed.
All that needs to be done was to press F8 and the tester would be loaded from an attached SD2IEC drive.
Testing the Cheese and Onion cartridges is a little more complicated, as the game starts up as soon as the machine boots up, and runs the game. Yes, this is a test that it appears to work, and is a good start, but it would be better to get a checksum of the whole 32K of the game ROMs to be sure.
It didn't seem a good idea to modify the game code to add in a test feature, as that would need to be included and updated in all future releases. Another option was to modify the VIC20 hardware to swap around two of the ROM banks, to avoid the right ROM being present at A000 during boot, but that wasn't ideal as it meant cutting some tracks.
I have considered making a cartridge extended type thing, which plugs in and then has a slot to plug the test cartridge in, this would have some test code on it, and manipulate the ROM selectors on the test cartridge to check the ROMs. This might make an interesting project, but it probably a bit too much work.
A simpler option was to modify the kernal code, replacing a few instructions with NOPs, so it skipped the cartridge check on boot and when straight to the standard BASIC prompt. That was fairly easy to do in a hex editor, and burn a new kernal ROM for the VIC20. I used an adapter board, so it was possible to select the normal kernal ROM or the modified one.
On bootup, it then went straight to the ready prompt, and the test program could then be loaded and run. Couple of issues here. Firstly, it's a bit of a faff to have to type LOAD "cotester",8 and RUN each time. Secondly, even the cut down version of the Penultimate Cartridge tester was about 5K, so didn't fit in the unexpanded VIC20.
Briefly considering and rejecting using a multi cartridge setup with a 3K RAM expansion, or internally hacking in a 3K RAM upgrade, time for plan B. That involved building a new kernal. The idea being to integrate the test code directly into the kernal, so it would run on startup. I was hoping there would be enough space in the kernal ROM used by things that were not required that could be used to fit in the tester. That would mean it would run on power on, without the user needed to type anything, and wouldn't run the game from the cartridge (at least not until the end).
I could have found a complete kernal disassembly, then got it to build a binary identical ROM image, then start modifying it, but I didn't want to spend too long on this, so I sort of cheated a bit here. I have a command line program I wrote years ago which takes a binary file and generates asm include or C header files with a binary array of the data in the file. Assembling that file would generate a .bin file which matched the original. I could then change small sections and not have to worry about the other bits.
The first change was bypassing the startup code, so I replaced a section of the binary array with the code from the disassembly. Reassembled it to make sure it was still identical, then I could begin commenting out bits and making changes. I left in most of the initialisation code, apart from the **** CBM BASIC V2 **** message, and added my code at the point where it would have put up the READY prompt.
The VIC20 kernal ROM actually starts with the end of the BASIC ROM, so there is a few K of trigonometry routines, then some IO routines, then more trig functions. The IO routines are still required, but not the trig functions, so in the end about 3K of space I could use in two chunks. Not enough space for the 2K CRC table my original CRC code used, but I found some smaller on the fly CRC code which was still fairly fast and much smaller. That all fitted, with some space to add additional ROM checksums to the lookup table as more cartridges are added to the range. I see now I should have filled the space with FF so that I could add to the table without having to erase the EPROM, rather than 00.
Since I was writing this in raw assembler, the display is quite simple. I have used the same theme of a blue background, white text during testing as the Penultimate Cartridge tester.
As the Cheese and Onion cartridge uses two ROM chips, I have tested these separately, rather than generating an overall checksum, to deal with situations where there is an error on only one chip
Red background indicates a failure (or at least as close as you can get to red on a PAL VIC20). At this point, I jumped to the BASIC cold start code and brought up a ready prompt. In case anything useful could be done from BASIC.
Green background indicates success. If the test is successful, the user can press a key and it will start the game, in the same way it would on bootup.
And then it's packed up and shipped to the eagerly awaiting VIC20 owners.
Cheese and Onion and Spaceship Minus One are available to order now from The Future Was 8 bit.
Labels: TFW8B, VIC20
Arduino EEPROM Programmer
I saw this kit advertised on Tindie (Simple EEPROM Programmer shield for Arduino Mega) and thought it looked interesting.
I have an upcoming project where I will need to program some EEPROMs in place in a system. I hadn't looked into the programming algorithm, so this seemed like a good way to start.
The kit arrived, very nicely presented with a clear double sided instruction sheet and a nicely laid out board with all the tracks on the back and a copper pour ground plane. I notice things like that. I like things like that.
Assembly was straightforward. I chose to fit an IC socket (I had already stolen the ZIF socket supplied with the kit for something else), as I wasn't planning to change the IC in it very often.
All that was needed was to plug it into an Arduino Mega. The firmware is available from the author's blog. We've all had fun in the past with Arduino code that doesn't build and needs specific old versions of certain libraries, but I am pleased to say it built and programmed fine.
It uses a serial protocol, over a 9600 8N1 connection. The commands are detailed in the code, but basically V shows a version string, Raaaa reads from address 0xaaaa, and Waaaa:dd writes data 0xdd to address 0xaaaa (can be multiple bytes e.g. Waaaa:dddddd).
You can drive this from the serial monitor, but there are two provided front ends, a command line version and a desktop app.
Testing this with a couple of Atmel AT28C64B EEPROMs that I am currently using a lot to test a Commodore 64 cartridge. Yes, I have put labels on the chips, the etched labels can be tricky to read at some angles. No, of course my eyesight isn't getting worse, of course I'm not getting old.
I was able to read in data from the chip fine, but writing didn't seem to work. I checked with the author and he was using the same chips as me, and they were working fine for him. I checked the chips I was using in my usual programmer, and they were programming fine. It was then I noticed the lines about "Software Data Protection".
Checking the AT28C64B datasheet, it seems there is a sequence of instructions that can be sent to the chip to lock it to disable future writes, and to unlock it again. My Minipro programmer was unlocking at the start, programming and then locking again. A sensible precaution against accidental writes.
I tried removing the SDP (Software Data Protection, not the Social Democratic Party) and was then able to successfully program using the Arduino based programmer. There was no code present in there to do SDP which explains why it wasn't working on chips I had already used with my EPROM programmer. I had tried a chip fresh from the tube, but stupidly checked that it was working first by programming it on my EPROM programmer, which locked it. As there wasn't any provision for SDP in the code, so I tried enabling it using write instructions, W1555:AA, W0AAA:55 etc. but that didn't seem to work.
Checking the datasheet, they specified a series of events, so I took the V0.01 code and built a V0.02 with SDP enable and disable built in, trying to follow this sequence. This didn't work either, I tried a few ways around it, but thought it may be timing related. The exiting code has an overly generous 10mS write pulse, which is actually the maximum the chip can support. The datasheet says the chip can work with a pulse as small as 50nS. I tried a 1uS pulse (using the Arduino delayMicroseconds function), and that worked. I left these are separate commands, as they probably only apply to Atmel chips. P to protect the chip, U to unprotect.
The sequence above show testing writing is working, enabling SDP and writing more. Those writes didn't appear. Enabling SDP and repeating and the writes are now retained. Note the first byte is overwritten with 00 during the lock / unlock operation. Some data needs to be written to any address to complete the lock / unlock process. A future improvement may be to read that byte before lock / unlock and write it back afterwards with the original value. There is also a function to erase the whole chip, but that requires a 12V pulse which is not easily available in this case.
So, I bought this kit to learn more about programming EEPROMs, and it certainly worked. I sent my updates to the author, and he has already incorporated them into the official V0.02 release (available on his blog).
Labels: Arduino, Kit, Review
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Trump administration ends talks with California, presses ahead with Clean Car Standards rollback
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By Martha Roberts / Bio / Published: February 21, 2019
EDF attorney Erin Murphy co-authored this post
The Trump administration announced today that it will end negotiations with California and press ahead with its attempts to roll back America’s successful Clean Car Standards.
Rolling back the Clean Car Standards would increase pollution and raise costs for American families. The administration’s justification for weakening these safeguards is based on a deeply flawed and biased analysis that contradicts the technical progress the auto industry is making to reduce pollution. An earlier expose highlighted the roll of the oil industry in pushing and benefiting from the administration’s rollback.
State leadership under attack
The administration says it is pressing ahead with its attacks on long-standing state authority to enforce tougher standards than those implemented at the federal level.
Over the last half century, state leadership has played a key role in spurring the development and deployment of clean car solutions like smog-fighting catalytic converters.
Under long-standing provisions in the Clean Air Act, California has authority to set its own vehicle pollution standards, and other states are authorized to adopt these standards. Today more than a third of U.S. new car sales are covered by the coalition of states that have committed to protective clean car standards: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, and Vermont.
Automaker public comments recognize this history and have committed to working with California to build a path forward.
The administration’s proposal to roll back the Clean Car Standards would stifle these successful state-led programs, while needlessly creating uncertainty for all parties.
The administration’s rollback will cost Americans at the gas pump
With strong clean car standards, Americans save hard-earned money at the gas pump.
An analysis by M.J. Bradley & Associates found that with the current Clean Car Standards in place, owners of model year 2025 cars would see net savings of up to $5,000 over the lifetime of their cars compared to model year 2020 vehicles, and trucks owners could save up to $8,000.
The vast majority of families who finance their car purchase will start saving money as soon as they drive a car off the lot. For all families, their savings continue as long as they own their vehicle.
In contrast, the M.J Bradley report finds that the Trump administration’s proposed rollback would cost Americans in every state. With the anticipated rollback, an average family will spend $200 more every year, and could spend as much as $500 more every year if gas prices rise — with low-income and long-commuting Americans particularly hard hit.
The administration’s own analysis shows a clean cars rollback will cost jobs
The Trump administration’s own analysis finds that its effort to weaken clean car standards is a job loser. That’s right – the administration’s own assessment of its proposed rollback found that it would cost 60,000 jobs (Table VII-5; page 784 and 785).
Losing 60,000 jobs under President Trump’s plan stands in stark contrast to the progress made since the adoption of the Clean Car Standards. This program has coincided with record years of vehicle sales and the addition of 700,000 auto industry jobs.
The United Automobile Workers has noted that their members “know firsthand” that these standards “have spurred investments in new products that employ tens of thousands of our members.” The group’s president, Dennis Williams, stated that he did not support the administration’s efforts to rollback these standards:
“We had an agreement … I don’t think that we ought to be rolling back the standards. I think we ought to use some common sense here.”
The 60,000 job loss figure is likely low because it fails to account for the cost of ceding innovation and technology leadership to other countries. China is now the dominant market for global vehicles sales, and its long-term commitment to zero-emission vehicles remains strong.
The next generation of American automotive jobs will be at companies that lead the global transition to zero-emission vehicles. For example, Synapse Energy Economics recently found that embracing vehicle electrification by itself stands to create – for Ohio alone – more than 9,000 jobs and $900 million in annual Gross Domestic Product.
A broad coalition supports the existing Clean Car Standards
Two weeks ago, a strong coalition filed in court to defend the existing clean cars program. These parties are challenging ex-EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s April 2018 Final Determination concluding that the Clean Car Standards should be rolled back — a decision which obligated EPA to weaken these protections.
Parties that filed in court include:
18 states and the District of Columbia: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Colorado filed separately as an amicus or “friend of the court.”
A coalition of cities and counties, including: the National League of Cities; the U.S. Conference of Mayors; New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; San Francisco; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Boulder County, Colorado; and West Palm Beach, Florida. In its brief, the local government coalition argues why Pruitt’s Determination to weaken existing standards is particularly harmful to cities across America: “Cities and local governments are at the frontlines of managing climate change and are uniquely affected by the impacts of climate change on human health, infrastructure, natural resources, and local economies.”
Consumer Federation of America, an association of more than 250 nonprofit consumer groups. In its brief to the court, CFA explains that the Pruitt Determination “would rob consumers of billions of dollars in net benefits by freezing GHG emission standards at [2020] levels, with the lost savings reaching $1,650 per vehicle.”
Lyft, a ridesharing platform available to 95 percent of people in the United States. Lyft explains why EPA’s determination causes harm to its company, drivers, and customers: “Lyft depends on automakers to make fuel-efficient vehicles available and affordable. EPA’s determination that the existing 2022– 2025 greenhouse gas standards are ‘inappropriate’ harms Lyft, its drivers, and its riders because it will make efficient vehicles less readily available and more expensive than they otherwise would have been.”
The South Coast Air Quality Management District in California is responsible for comprehensive air pollution control in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and parts of surrounding counties. Its brief explains how EPA’s attack on the Clean Car Standards makes it harder for California to achieve cleaner air.
Advanced Energy Economy represents more than 100 companies and organizations that are focused on the advanced energy sector, including the transition to clean cars. AEE explains in its brief that: “EPA’s actions undermine technology firms’ ability to plan around predictable markets, and destabilize the investor confidence engendered by the benefits of long-term, evidence-based emissions performance standards.”
A coalition of private sector advanced transportation interests including the National Coalition for Advanced Transportation, ConEd, National Grid, New York Power Authority, and Seattle City Light.
A coalition of consumer, science, and environmental organizations, including Environmental Defense Fund. Others include: the Center for Biological Diversity, Conservation Law Foundation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, Public Citizen, Sierra Club, and Union of Concerned Scientists.
Extensive safety analysis supports strong Clean Car Standards
Multiple federal agencies – including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the lead federal agency charged with vehicle safety – as well as the National Academy of Sciences and the California Air Resources Board have done extensive, sophisticated technical safety assessments. The findings of those assessments support the existing Clean Car Standards.
The studies, analyses and crash-worthiness simulations conducted during these assessments have resulted in thousands of pages of data showing that the Clean Car Standards are fully compatible with safer vehicles and fewer fatalities — and roundly rejecting the administration’s false contention that the standards harm vehicle safety.
The administration’s analytic justification for rolling back the standards has been widely criticized. A Science article concluded that the agencies’ analysis “has fundamental flaws and inconsistences [and] is at odds with basic economic theory and empirical studies.”
EDF, coalition partners urge the D.C. Circuit to decide the Clean Power Plan case
Electric vehicles enter the here and now
Americans speak up for clean cars at EPA public hearing
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In their attempt to meet these nearly impossible standards automakers have been forced to produce vehicles that may be nice for a little while, but fail the consumer too soon. “The more they rethink the plumbing, the easier it gets to stop up the drain.” One little sensor goes bad and suddenly the vehicle runs like crap and there goes your mileage. I have never had a carbureted engine run as badly as my fuel injected Jeep. The last time I drove it the road was quite literally ON FIRE behind me!
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SERVIS CREEK CLEANUP
Thank you to all the awesome volunteers who came out to help keep our streams clean!!! Together we removed:
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Many people think that stormwater drains lead to local wastewater treatment plants- this is a common misconception. While water used in households is transported to wastewater treatment plants, water that runs down our storm drains flows directly to the closest stream, river, or lake and eventually to the Atlantic Ocean.
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S. Amdt. 3028 - To Authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Transport Individuals to and from Facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Connection with Rehabilitation, Counseling, Examination, Treatment, and Care.
112th Congress (2011-2012) View amendment details View bill details
This is an amendment to S. 3254 - Wartime Contracting Reform Act of 2012
Senate Vote: Amendment SA 3028 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
PASSED by voice vote on December 3, 2012.
Other Votes:
All votes on S. 3254
Wartime Contracting Reform Act of 2012
S. 3254 — 112th Congress (2011–2012)
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Impact Aid Improvement Act of 2012
Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission Act of 2012
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force Act of 2012
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2012
Dale Long Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvements Act of 2012
End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act of 2012
Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2012
GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2012
HAVEN Act
Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2012
Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012
Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012
Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Stolen Valor Act of 2012
United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2012
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H.Res. 829 (112th) : Returning Several Measures to the Senate.
H.R. 733 (112th) : Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act of 2012
H.R. 3702 (112th) : Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011
H.R. 3863 (112th) : Fair Military Leave Act
H.R. 4018 (112th) : Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvements Act of 2012
H.R. 4053 (112th) : Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012
H.R. 4309 (112th) : Officer Safety Act of 2012
H.R. 4310 (112th) : United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2012
H.R. 4401 (112th) : Revitalizing America's Commercial Entrepreneurs for Space Act
H.R. 5321 (112th) : Service Members and Communities Count Act of 2012
H.R. 6381 (112th) : Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2012
H.R. 6635 (112th) : TRICARE Protection Act
S. 99 (112th) : American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2011
S. 1409 (112th) : Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012
S. 2003 (112th) : Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011
S. 2060 (112th) : Fair Military Leave Act
S. 2224 (112th) : A Bill to Require the President to Report to Congress on Issues Related to Syria.
S. 2276 (112th) : Officer Safety Act of 2012
S. 2470 (112th) : Service Members and Communities Count Act of 2012
S. 3207 (112th) : A Bill to Amend Title 10, United States Code, to Provide for Relief in Civil Actions for Violations of the Protections on Credit Extended to Members of the Armed Forces and Their Dependents.
S. 3235 (112th) : HIRE at HOME Act
S. 3315 (112th) : GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2012
S. 3354 (112th) : Transition Assistance Advisor Act of 2012
S. 3372 (112th) : Military Service Integrity Act of 2012
S. 3554 (112th) : Simulated Tactical Flight Training Study Act of 2012
S. 3560 (112th) : Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act of 2012
S. 3614 (112th) : Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2012
S. 3646 (112th) : Afghan Women and Girls Security Promotion Act of 2012
S. 3668 (112th) : Bradley Fighting Vehicle Sustainment Act of 2012
Major Actions
Introduced 6/04/2012
Referred to Committee
Amendments (381 proposed)
Passed Senate 12/04/2012
All Votes
Chamber/Committee
select this vote Senate Amendment SA 3016 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. 11/28/2012 PASSED by voice vote
select this vote Senate On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2985 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) 11/28/2012 This amendment PASSED the Senate
62 voted YES 37 voted NO 1 voted present/not voting
select this vote Senate Amendment SA 2888 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. 11/29/2012 PASSED by voice vote
select this vote Senate Amendment SA 3090 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. 11/29/2012 PASSED by voice vote
select this vote Senate Amendment SA 3124 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. 11/29/2012 PASSED by voice vote
95 voted YES 0 voted NO 5 voted present/not voting
select this vote Senate On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3025 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) 11/30/2012 This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
select this vote Senate On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 302(f) of the CBA) 11/30/2012 This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
currently selected Senate Amendment SA 3028 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. 12/03/2012 PASSED by voice vote
select this vote Senate On the Cloture Motion S. 3254 12/03/2012 This motion PASSED the Senate
select this vote Senate S. 3254 (112th): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 12/04/2012 This bill PASSED the Senate
6/04/2012 Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Levin. With written report No. 112-173. Additional views filed.
Put on a legislative calendar 6/04/2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 419.
11/13/2012 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
11/28/2012 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
11/28/2012 Measure laid before Senate by motion.
11/28/2012 Amendment SA 2955 proposed by Senator Leahy.
11/28/2012 Amendment SA 3016 proposed by Senator Gillibrand.
select this vote Vote 11/28/2012 Amendment SA 3016 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
11/28/2012 Amendment SA 3051 proposed by Senator McCain.
11/28/2012 Amendment SA 3099 proposed by Senator Murray.
11/28/2012 Amendment SA 3123 proposed by Senator Kyl.
11/28/2012 Amendment SA 2985 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Udall CO.
select this vote Vote 11/28/2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2985 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013)
11/29/2012 Considered by Senate.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2888 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Kohl.
select this vote Vote 11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2888 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2924 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Manchin.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2929 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator McCaskill.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2940 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Blumenthal.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2948 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Webb.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2956 proposed by Senator Portman.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2960 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Wyden.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2962 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Sessions.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2966 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Hatch.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2969 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Heller.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2971 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Inhofe.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2972 proposed by Senator Inhofe.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2980 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Boxer.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2986 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Casey.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2989 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Murray.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 2991 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Hoeven.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3018 proposed by Senator Feinstein.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3036 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Brown MA.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3059 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Toomey.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3083 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Barrasso.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3085 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Vitter.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3090 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Lieberman.
select this vote Vote 11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3090 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3095 proposed by Senator Hagan.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3096 proposed by Senator Merkley.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3098 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Shaheen.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3110 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Coburn.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3114 proposed by Senator Levin.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3124 proposed by Senator Blumenthal.
select this vote Vote 11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3124 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3158 proposed by Senator Cornyn.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3180 proposed by Senator Whitehouse.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3199 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Durbin.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3201 proposed by Senator Inhofe for Senator Coons.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3213 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Risch.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3220 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Wicker.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3222 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Johanns.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3232 proposed by Senator Menendez.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3245 proposed by Senator Ayotte.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3260 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Cornyn.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3261 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator McCain.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3271 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Kyl.
11/29/2012 Amendment SA 3279 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Nelson NE.
11/30/2012 Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 2984 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Bingaman.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3009 proposed by Senator Sessions.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3025 proposed by Senator Cardin.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3073 proposed by Senator Nelson FL.
11/30/2012 Point of order that the amendment violates section 302(f) of the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 3073.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3073 ruled out of order by the chair.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3075 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Whitehouse.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3079 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Grassley.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3102 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Klobuchar.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3133 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Snowe.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3135 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Murkowski.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3145 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Warner.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3182 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Sanders.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3196 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Collins.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3244 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Reid.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3258 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Alexander.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3283 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Rubio.
11/30/2012 Amendment SA 3290 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Begich.
select this vote Vote 11/30/2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 302(f) of the CBA)
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 2923 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Coats.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 2996 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Rockefeller.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3022 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Cardin.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3028 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Tester.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3119 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Paul.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3124, previously agreed to, was further modified by Unanimous Consent.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3142 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Portman.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3165 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Reed.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3172 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Corker.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3227 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Conrad.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3278 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Blunt.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3289 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Coons.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3291 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Pryor.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3298 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Lautenberg.
currently selected Vote 12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3028 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
12/03/2012 Amendment SA 3208 proposed by Senator Leahy for Senator Bingaman.
select this vote Vote 12/03/2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 3254
12/04/2012 Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 4310 as an amendment.
12/04/2012 See also H.R. 4310.
12/04/2012 Amendment SA 3019 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Akaka.
12/04/2012 Amendment SA 3113 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Brown OH.
12/04/2012 Amendment SA 3226 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Bennet.
12/04/2012 Amendment SA 3241 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Carper.
12/04/2012 Amendment SA 3277 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Thune.
12/04/2012 Amendment SA 3285 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Moran.
select this vote Senate Vote on Passage 12/04/2012 S. 3254 (112th): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
12/06/2012 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
12/07/2012 Received in the House.
12/07/2012 Held at the desk.
12/12/2012 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 829, papers are returned to the Senate.
Date Offered
S. Amdt. 2887 Kohl, Herbert [D-WI] November 13, 2012 Offered on November 12, 2012.
Show amendment details
select this vote S. Amdt. 2888 Kohl, Herbert [D-WI] November 13, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To provide for the payment of a benefit for the nonparticipation of eligible members in the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program due to Government error.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2923 Coats, Daniel [R-IN] November 15, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
In the nature of a substitute.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2924 Manchin, Joe [D-WV] November 15, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To require an additional element in the report on the accuracy of the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.
S. Amdt. 2925 Manchin, Joe [D-WV] November 15, 2012 Offered on November 14, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2927 Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] November 15, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2012.
To establish a congressional advisory panel on revising the governance structure of the National Nuclear Security Administration to permit it to operate more effectively and independently of the Department of Energy.
S. Amdt. 2928 McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] November 26, 2012 Offered on November 25, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2929 McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] November 26, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To improve authorities and limitations relating to wartime contracting and other acquisition-related provisions.
S. Amdt. 2934 Wicker, Roger [R-MS] November 26, 2012 Offered on November 25, 2012.
S. Amdt. 2939 Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] November 26, 2012 Offered on November 25, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2940 Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] November 26, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To provide certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs.
To expand whistleblower protections to non-Defense contractor and grantee employees.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2943 Webb, Jim [D-VA] November 26, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To make Department of Defense law enforcement officers eligible under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act.
S. Amdt. 2944 Lieberman, Joseph [I-CT] November 26, 2012 Offered on November 25, 2012.
S. Amdt. 2946 Pryor, Mark [D-AR] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2948 Webb, Jim [D-VA] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To extend the authority to provide a temporary increase in rates of basic allowance for housing under certain circumstances.
To extend the temporary increase in accumulated leave carryover for members of the Armed Forces.
S. Amdt. 2950 Begich, Mark [D-AK] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2954 Begich, Mark [D-AK] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To authorize space-available travel on Department of Defense aircraft of certain unremarried spouses of members and former members of the Armed Forces.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2955 Leahy, Patrick [D-VT] November 27, 2012 Passed by roll call vote on November 27, 2012.
To improve the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2956 Portman, Robert [R-OH] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To require a report on Department of Defense efforts to standardize educational transcripts issued to separating members of the Armed Forces.
S. Amdt. 2957 Webb, Jim [D-VA] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2959 Wyden, Ron [D-OR] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To require reports on the use of indemnification agreements in Department of Defense contracts.
To require a report on mechanisms to ease the reintegration into civilian life of members of the National Guard and the Reserves following a deployment on active duty.
S. Amdt. 2961 Wyden, Ron [D-OR] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2962 Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To express the sense of Congress on the submittal to Congress of the homeland defense hedging policy and strategy of the Secretary of Defense.
To authorize the posthumous honorary promotion of Sergeant Paschal Conley to second lieutenant in the Army.
S. Amdt. 2964 Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
S. Amdt. 2965 Hatch, Orrin [R-UT] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2966 Hatch, Orrin [R-UT] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To reauthorize and expand the multi-trades demonstration project.
S. Amdt. 2967 Heller, Dean [R-NV] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
S. Amdt. 2968 Coats, Daniel [R-IN] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2969 Heller, Dean [R-NV] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To require a report on the future availability of TRICARE Prime throughout the United States.
S. Amdt. 2970 Inhofe, James [R-OK] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2971 Inhofe, James [R-OK] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To express the sense of the Senate on the protection of Department of Defense airfields, training airspace, and air training routes.
To express the sense of Congress that the bugle call commonly known as "Taps" should be designated as the National Song of Military Remembrance.
To express the sense of the Senate on training of mental health counselors for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2978 Inhofe, James [R-OK] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To require the Secretary of the Air Force to submit to Congress a plan to increase the number of contractors eligible to be awarded contracts under the Air Force's Network-Centric Solutions-2 (NETCENTS-2) indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2980 Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To require an Inspector General of the Department of Defense report on allowable costs of compensation of employees of Department of Defense contractors.
To prohibit the issuance of a waiver for commissioning or enlistment in the Armed Forces for any individual convicted of a felony sexual offense.
S. Amdt. 2982 Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2984 Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To provide for national security benefits for White Sands Missile Range and Fort Bliss.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2985 Udall, Mark [D-CO] November 27, 2012 Passed by roll call vote on November 27, 2012.
To strike section 313, relating to a limitation on the availability of funds for the procurement of alternative fuel.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2986 Casey, Robert [D-PA] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To require contractors to notify small business concerns that they have been included in offers relating to contracts let by Federal agencies.
S. Amdt. 2987 Bennet, Michael [D-CO] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
S. Amdt. 2988 Kerry, John [D-MA] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2989 Murray, Patty [D-WA] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to carry out a program of referral and counseling services to veterans at risk of homelessness who are transitioning from certain institutions.
S. Amdt. 2990 Grassley, Charles [R-IA] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2991 Hoeven, John [R-ND] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To express the sense of the Senate on the maintenance by the United States of a triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems.
S. Amdt. 2992 Hoeven, John [R-ND] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
S. Amdt. 2993 Gillibrand, Kirsten [D-NY] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
To require a report on a program on the return of rare earth phosphors from Department of Defense fluorescent lighting waste to the domestic rare earth supply chain.
To enhance authorities relating to the admission of defense industry civilians to certain Department of Defense educational institutions and programs.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2996 Rockefeller, John [D-WV] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To authorize certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2997 Casey, Robert [D-PA] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To authorize the Transition Assistance Advisor program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
S. Amdt. 2998 Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3006 Snowe, Olympia [R-ME] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3007 Sessions, Jefferson [R-AL] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
To provide for congressional review of any bilateral security agreement with Afghanistan.
S. Amdt. 3014 Reed, John [D-RI] November 27, 2012 Offered on November 26, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3015 Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To extend the stolen goods offense to cover all veterans' memorials.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3016 Gillibrand, Kirsten [D-NY] November 27, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 27, 2012.
To provide for the processing for administrative separation from the Armed Forces of members who are convicted of certain sexual offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and not punitively discharged in connection with such convictions.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3018 Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] November 27, 2012 Passed by roll call vote on November 28, 2012.
To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3019 Akaka, Daniel [D-HI] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2012.
To amend the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 with respect to the State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program.
S. Amdt. 3020 Akaka, Daniel [D-HI] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3021 Cardin, Benjamin [D-MD] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3022 Cardin, Benjamin [D-MD] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To express the sense of the Senate concerning the conflict-induced Afghan refugee situation.
To include the Coast Guard in the requirements relating to hazing in the Armed Forces.
To include the Coast Guard in the requirements for the achievement of diversity in the Armed Forces.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3025 Cardin, Benjamin [D-MD] November 28, 2012 Failed by roll call vote on November 29, 2012.
To ensure sufficient sizing of the civilian and contract services workforces of the Department of Defense.
S. Amdt. 3026 Tester, Jon [D-MT] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
currently selected S. Amdt. 3028 Tester, Jon [D-MT] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care.
December 2, 2012, 7:00 pm ET - Amendment SA 3028 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
December 2, 2012, 7:00 pm ET - Amendment SA 3028 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Tester.
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S. Amdt. 3030 Lautenberg, Frank [D-NJ] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3032 Roberts, Pat [R-KS] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3033 Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3034 Brown, Scott [R-MA] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3036 Brown, Scott [R-MA] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To require reports on the potential security threat posed by Boko Haram.
S. Amdt. 3038 Collins, Susan [R-ME] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3042 Collins, Susan [R-ME] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To require a report on insider attacks in Afghanistan and their effect on the United States transition strategy for Afghanistan.
S. Amdt. 3046 Boozman, John [R-AR] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3047 Reid, Harry [D-NV] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To clarify the computation of combat-related special compensation for disability retirees from the Armed Forces.
S. Amdt. 3048 Reid, Harry [D-NV] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3049 Udall, Tom [D-NM] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3050 McCain, John [R-AZ] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3051 McCain, John [R-AZ] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 27, 2012.
To authorize additional Marine Corps personnel for the performance of security functions for United States embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities abroad.
To provide a military resource plan to meet the United States Force Posture Strategy in the Asia Pacific Region.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3054 McCain, John [R-AZ] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
Relative to notice to Congress for the review of proposals to name naval vessels.
S. Amdt. 3056 Hagan, Kay [D-NC] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3057 Casey, Robert [D-PA] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3058 Gillibrand, Kirsten [D-NY] November 28, 2012 Passed by roll call vote on November 28, 2012.
To provide for certain treatment of autism under the TRICARE program.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3059 Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To require a report on the establishment of a joint Armed Forces historical storage and preservation facility.
S. Amdt. 3060 Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3062 Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2012.
To require the Government Accountability Office to include in its annual report to Congress a list of the most common grounds for sustaining protests relating to bids for contracts.
To require a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base.
To require an independent study and report on simulated tactical flight training in a sustained gravity environment.
S. Amdt. 3067 Cornyn, John [R-TX] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3070 Shelby, Richard [R-AL] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
To express the sense of Senate on increasing the cost-effectiveness of training exercises for members of the Armed Forces.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3073 Nelson, Bill [D-FL] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
To repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation.
S. Amdt. 3074 Nelson, Bill [D-FL] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3075 Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To express the sense of the Senate on the continuing progress of the Department of Defense in implementing its Item Unique Identification Initiative.
S. Amdt. 3078 Hutchison, Kay [R-TX] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3079 Grassley, Charles [R-IA] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To permit Federal officers to remove cases involving crimes of violence to Federal court.
S. Amdt. 3081 Barrasso, John [R-WY] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3082 Barrasso, John [R-WY] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To require a report on the issuance by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner of death certificates for members of the Armed Forces who die on active duty abroad.
To authorize the Secretary of Defense to maintain the readiness and flexibility of the intercontinental ballistic missile force.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3085 Vitter, David [R-LA] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To require additional elements in the plan on the rationalization of cyber networks and cyber personnel of the Department of Defense.
To require assessments by the Air Force of the effects of proposed movements of airframes on joint readiness training.
To require a report on Department of the Navy plans to implement efficiency initiatives to reduce overhead costs at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR).
select this vote S. Amdt. 3090 Lieberman, Joseph [I-CT] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To improve the provision of assistance to fire departments and to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration.
To authorize additional amounts for new programs identified and requested by the Department of Defense as unforeseen, urgent, and high priority requirements, and to provide an offset.
S. Amdt. 3092 Risch, James [R-ID] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3095 Hagan, Kay [D-NC] November 28, 2012 Passed by roll call vote on November 28, 2012.
To strike the prohibition on biofuel refinery construction.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3096 Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] November 28, 2012 Passed by roll call vote on November 28, 2012.
To express the sense of Congress on the accelerated transition of United States combat and military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan.
S. Amdt. 3097 Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3098 Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To require a report by the suspension and debarment officials of the military departments and the Defense Logistics Agency.
To improve mental health care programs and activities for members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
S. Amdt. 3100 Johnson, Tim [D-SD] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3102 Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To provide for the retention of certain forms in connection with Restricted Reports on sexual assault involving members of the Armed Forces.
S. Amdt. 3103 Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
Relating to the prevention and response to sexual harassment in the Armed Forces.
S. Amdt. 3107 Coburn, Thomas [R-OK] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3110 Coburn, Thomas [R-OK] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To require a report on the balances carried forward by the Department of Defense at the end of fiscal year 2012.
S. Amdt. 3112 Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3113 Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2012.
To extend treatment of base closure areas as HUBZones for purposes of the Small Business Act.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3114 Levin, Carl [D-MI] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To authorize the repair, overhaul, and refurbishment of defense articles for sale or transfer to eligible foreign countries and entities.
S. Amdt. 3115 Udall, Mark [D-CO] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3117 Hatch, Orrin [R-UT] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2012.
To provide that the rating chain for a system program manager may include any senior official located at an Air Logistics Complex where the system program manager is based.
S. Amdt. 3118 Paul, Rand [R-KY] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3119 Paul, Rand [R-KY] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of members of the Armed Forces in any tabulation of total population by the Secretary of Commerce.
S. Amdt. 3120 Thune, John [R-SD] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3121 Wicker, Roger [R-MS] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To exempt the high performance computing modernization program from certain requirements relating to funding for data servers and centers.
To require briefings on dialogue between the United States and the Russian Federation on nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike systems.
To prevent human trafficking in government contracting.
S. Amdt. 3126 Warner, Mark [D-VA] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3132 Coons, Chris [D-DE] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3133 Snowe, Olympia [R-ME] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To terminate the Federal authorization of the National Veterans Business Development Corporation.
S. Amdt. 3134 DeMint, Jim [R-SC] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3135 Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To extend the deadline for submission of a report on the findings and conclusions of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force.
S. Amdt. 3136 Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3142 Portman, Robert [R-OH] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To require a report on Department of Defense support for United States diplomatic security.
To amend section 704 of title 18, United States Code.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3145 Warner, Mark [D-VA] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To require a study on the ability of national air and ground test and evaluation infrastructure facilities to support defense hypersonic test and evaluation activities.
S. Amdt. 3147 Harkin, Thomas [D-IA] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3158 Cornyn, John [R-TX] November 28, 2012 Passed by roll call vote on November 28, 2012.
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a plan to reduce the current backlog of veterans claims.
S. Amdt. 3159 Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3160 Brown, Scott [R-MA] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To improve the authorities relating to rates of basic allowance for housing for National Guard members on full-time National Guard duty.
S. Amdt. 3161 Conrad, Kent [D-ND] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3164 Levin, Carl [D-MI] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To authorize the transfer of defense articles and the provision of defense services to the military and security forces of Afghanistan and certain other countries.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3165 Reed, John [D-RI] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To establish a pilot program to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans.
To require a report on the future of family support programs of the Department of Defense.
S. Amdt. 3168 Nelson, Ben [D-NE] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3172 Corker, Bob [R-TN] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To require the President to report to Congress on issues related to Syria.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3175 Rubio, Marco [R-FL] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2012.
To limit the availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of Ticonderoga class cruisers or dock landing ships.
To require a report on the reorganization of Air Force Materiel command organizations.
S. Amdt. 3177 Rubio, Marco [R-FL] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
To provide for scientific frameworks with respect to recalcitrant cancers.
S. Amdt. 3181 Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3182 Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] November 28, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To require an annual report on Federal contracting fraud.
To require public availability of the database of senior Department officials seeking employment with defense contractors.
S. Amdt. 3184 Carper, Thomas [D-DE] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3185 Lee, Mike [R-UT] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
To require a study on small arms and ammunition acquisition.
S. Amdt. 3187 Cochran, Thad [R-MS] November 28, 2012 Offered on November 27, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3188 Warner, Mark [D-VA] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To express the sense of Congress on the Joint Warfighting Analysis Center.
S. Amdt. 3190 Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
To require the Department of Defense to develop a plan to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process.
S. Amdt. 3195 Levin, Carl [D-MI] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3196 Collins, Susan [R-ME] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To require a research study on resilience in members of the Army.
To renew expired prohibition on return of veterans memorial objects without specific authorization in law.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3199 Durbin, Richard [D-IL] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To impose sanctions with respect to persons that provide significant financial, material, or technological support to the rebel group known as M23 operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3201 Coons, Chris [D-DE] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To express the sense of the Senate on ongoing efforts to apprehend or remove Joseph Kony and his top commanders from the battlefield and end atrocities perpetuated by his Lord's Resistance Army.
S. Amdt. 3206 Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3207 Franken, Alan [D-MN] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3208 Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes.
S. Amdt. 3212 Moran, Jerry [R-KS] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3213 Risch, James [R-ID] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To add the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives to the list of congressional committees to receive the submission of reports on the program for scientific engagement for nonproliferation.
S. Amdt. 3217 Mikulski, Barbara [D-MD] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3218 Snowe, Olympia [R-ME] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To remove the limit on the anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns.
S. Amdt. 3219 Burr, Richard [R-NC] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3220 Wicker, Roger [R-MS] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To express the sense of Congress in support of the Israeli Iron Dome defensive weapon system.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3222 Johanns, Mike [R-NE] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To express the expectation of Congress to be consulted by the Secretary of Defense before the Secretary pursues a change in the command status of the United States Cyber Command.
S. Amdt. 3223 Durbin, Richard [D-IL] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3226 Bennet, Michael [D-CO] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2012.
To make enhancements to the Troops-to-Teachers program.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3227 Conrad, Kent [D-ND] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To require the Director of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to carry out a national public awareness and participation campaign for the Veterans' History Project of the American Folklife Center.
S. Amdt. 3228 Baucus, Max [D-MT] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
To reauthorize and modify the responsibilities of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy through fiscal year 2014.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3232 Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] November 29, 2012 Passed by roll call vote on November 29, 2012.
To enhance sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.
To promote a more efficient, responsive, and effective bilateral defense trade relationship between the United States and India.
To enhance the annual reports regarding sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces.
To ensure that the Deputy Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense obtains information from the military departments and Defense Agencies necessary to conduct defense business system investment reviews.
To set forth consequences for the failure of the Department of Defense to obtain audits with an unqualified opinion on its financial statements by fiscal year 2017.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3241 Carper, Thomas [D-DE] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2012.
To repeal or modify certain mandates of the Government Accountability Office.
To intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending.
To commend the Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3244 Reid, Harry [D-NV] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3245 Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH] November 29, 2012 Passed by roll call vote on November 28, 2012.
To prohibit the use of funds for the transfer or release of certain individuals from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Relating to the transfer of excess aircraft.
To amend the Federal renewable energy purchase requirement to include geothermal heat pumps.
S. Amdt. 3251 Landrieu, Mary [D-LA] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
To require reports from the Comptroller General of the United States on certain aspects of joint professional military education.
S. Amdt. 3257 Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3258 Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To modify the authority to carry out a fiscal year 2011 military construction project at Nashville International Airport.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3260 Cornyn, John [R-TX] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To prohibit the use of funds to enter into contracts or agreements with Rosoboronexport.
To require the submittal to Congress of risk assessments on changes in United States troop levels in Afghanistan.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3262 McCain, John [R-AZ] November 29, 2012 Passed by roll call vote on December 3, 2012.
To require a report on military activities to deny or significantly degrade the use of air power against civilian and opposition groups in Syria.
To modify the age and retirement treatment under the Federal Employees Retirement System for certain retirees of the Armed Forces.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3271 Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To promote the development of an adequate, reliable, and stable supply of critical and essential minerals in the United States in order to strengthen and sustain the military readiness, national security, and critical infrastructure of the United States.
S. Amdt. 3272 Blunt, Roy [R-MO] November 29, 2012 Offered on November 28, 2012.
To express the sense of the Senate on the situation in the Senkaku Islands.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3276 Lieberman, Joseph [I-CT] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free persons and slaves who fought for independence, liberty, and justice for all during the American Revolution.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3277 Thune, John [R-SD] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2012.
To express the sense of Congress regarding the reallocation of government spectrum.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3278 Blunt, Roy [R-MO] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To provide for the modernization of the Department of Defense's mail delivery system to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of absentee ballots.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3279 Nelson, Ben [D-NE] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 28, 2012.
To express the sense of Congress that external and independent oversight of the National Nuclear Security Administration by the Department of Energy is critical to the mission of protecting the United States nuclear security enterprise.
To require reports to the Department of Defense on penetrations of networks and information systems of certain contractors.
To provide for a prescription drug take-back program for members of the Armed Forces and their dependents.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3283 Rubio, Marco [R-FL] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To require a report on implementation by the Government of Bahrain of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3285 Moran, Jerry [R-KS] November 29, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3289 Coons, Chris [D-DE] November 30, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To make technical amendments relating to the termination of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology under defense base closure and realignment.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3290 Begich, Mark [D-AK] November 30, 2012 Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2012.
To modify notice requirements in advance of permanent reductions of sizeable numbers of members of the Armed Forces at military installations.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3291 Pryor, Mark [D-AR] November 30, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To require, as a condition on the receipt by a State of certain funds for veterans employment and training, that the State ensures that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses.
To provide for the enforcement of protections on consumer credit for members of the Armed Forces and their dependents.
S. Amdt. 3293 McCain, John [R-AZ] December 3, 2012 Offered on December 2, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3294 Wicker, Roger [R-MS] December 3, 2012 Offered on December 2, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3295 Reid, Harry [D-NV] December 3, 2012 Offered on December 2, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3296 Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH] December 3, 2012 Offered on December 2, 2012.
select this vote S. Amdt. 3298 Lautenberg, Frank [D-NJ] December 3, 2012 Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2012.
To express the sense of Congress on health care for retired members of the uniformed services.
S. Amdt. 3301 Reed, John [D-RI] December 3, 2012 Offered on December 2, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3303 Rubio, Marco [R-FL] December 3, 2012 Offered on December 2, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3304 Tester, Jon [D-MT] December 3, 2012 Offered on December 2, 2012.
S. Amdt. 3305 Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] December 3, 2012 Offered on December 2, 2012.
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alexsaba July 11, 2012 Game Audio
With origin stories making their round, I figured it’s a good time to publish mine, as well as shout out those who helped along the way.
Internship @ Wave Generation in 2006
Prior to The Secret World, I had the opportunity to work at Wave Generation, an amazing game audio outsourcing company catering to anyone requiring a sound solution. I am so thankful that they took a risk and invested in a young student! What started as an internship in sound design ended with me managing my own project. Dave, Mike and Noémie (owners), allowed me to learn and grow beyond my expectations. I learned so much from Michel (sound designer), Nico (composer) and JC (mixing and recording engineer) in my time at Wave Generation. Although our relationship started off as professional, over the years we have developed a friendship and an appreciation towards each other’s work. We have been known to still hang out regularly to talk shop and make pretentious remarks about films and games.
My first duties during my internship were sound design for ringtones. Wholesalers would place orders via spreadsheets and we’d do our best to make it work. I had the opportunity to edit the original Family Guy tones and even the Death Row Records discography. Of course we had original concepts as well… like farts, lots and lots of farts.
Dyno recording for Army of Two in 2008
Soon after I started working on game audio projects and this involved editing files, helping out with spot fx, composing and implementing. My first taste of implementation came when I was scheduled to work on “High School Musical: Makin’ The Cut” for Nintendo DS using Nitro SDK. Those were great times! I was eager to optimize every sample to make the music shine through those little speakers. Soon after, I began editing dialogue for the original Crysis. From that point on, my primary focus was working on game projects (which was part of the master plan :)). I had the opportunity to do sound design on TERA, Army of Two 1 & 2. Voice casting for Far Cry 2, Deus Ex 3, Civilization V. Dialogue post-production on Mass Effect 2, Dragon Age 1 & 2 and so many other great games. Throughout my time at Wave Gen, I worked with countless teams that allowed me to build on a standard that I am proud of and continuously improving. Working with studios like Ubisoft Montreal, Eidos and Firaxis had an integral role in my growth as an intern and subsequently as a sound designer. The audio team at Bioware Edmonton taught me so much that I know today, and I can’t forget the dozens of projects Ludia and Behavior sent our way, each one more fun than the last.
After five years of working as an external solution, I decided to cross over. Funcom Games made an offer and I accepted. My mandate was to create and implement creature sounds, environments, and handle dialogue post-production on The Secret World. #TSW is an action-adventure mmorpg by Ragnar Tørnquist where you get to unravel mysteries and kill monsters. Players travel to New-York, New England, Egypt, London, Seoul, Transylvania and tons of unworldly locations. Truly a sound designer dream. Being the first batch of audio members at the Montreal studio, my colleague and I had to learn quickly as the project was in full production. Hitting the ground running is an understatement! Simon Poole, our Audio Director based out of the studio in Oslo, Norway did a fine job directing the project and showing us the ropes. This is also where many of the creative heads are located. We’d always get face-time with the talented and forward-thinking Ragnar, Martin, Joel and Rui who probably know Montreal as well as I do after this project!
With The Secret World launched and a vacation long overdue, I’m excited for what the future holds. A big Wilhelm scream for the audio community, let’s keeping pushing that envelope and see where it takes us. See you in-game.
Alexandre Saba is a sound designer & audio generalist working at Funcom Games in Montréal.
Creating Sound’s Featured “Saba Week” « Alexandre Saba's 2.0 July 16, 2012 at 06:26 - Reply
[…] team over at Creating Sound dedicated a week to me filled with an article, a video diary and even receive an interview. It was an absolute pleasure and honour. To recap […]
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I believe that other government agencies need to know about Crescent Growth Capital regarding potential NMTC funding sources. Crescent helped us navigate every facet of the NMTC process, facilitating two successful closings. We appreciated their advice, expertise, and professionalism throughout the process and look forward to working with them again.
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We have closed two NMTC projects with Crescent, and while both involved similar facilities, each project and structure was unique and complex. Crescent helped us navigate every facet of the NMTC process, facilitating two successful closings. We appreciated their advice, candor and professionalism throughout the process and look forward to working with them again.
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As a European headquartered company, New Markets Tax Credits were totally alien to us. The Crescent Growth Capital team delivered on everything they said they would, advising and assisting us throughout the entire fund raising and closing processes. Simply put – we would never have come close to getting any deal done without Crescent Growth Capital!
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Jungwoo Sings?
Jungwoo Sings? Apr 26, 2006 11:51:27 GMT -5
Post by chi8 on Apr 26, 2006 11:51:27 GMT -5
So Jungwoo just happened to have his guitar handy at the noodle factory and got it out so he could sing a song to Seoyoung. In English. Does anybody else think maybe he should stick to acting? I'm not even sure that was his voice--his speaking voice is a fairly rich baritone, and the singing voice was a rather thin tenor.
Post by Ducky on Apr 26, 2006 12:01:34 GMT -5
That was funny....
Post by TheBo on Apr 26, 2006 12:05:20 GMT -5
I did not hear it yet, of course, but as a person who sings, I know that people's singing voices frequently do not match their speaking voices, especially if they do not feel quite comfortable. They tend to sing it "lightly" at the top of their voice range, rather than commiting their full breath. I never discount a person's singing talent by hearing their untrained voice--I've been shocked and surprised way too many times. Except by Julia Roberts, of course. LOL.
CaptainVideo
Jungwoo Sings? Apr 27, 2006 9:17:18 GMT -5
Post by CaptainVideo on Apr 27, 2006 9:17:18 GMT -5
.....I'm not even sure that was his voice--his speaking voice is a fairly rich baritone, and the singing voice was a rather thin tenor.
What, you've never, ever watched an episode of Gomer Pyle in which Jim Nabors sings? I don't have a voice like Gomer's but people frequently tell me how surprised they are at how different my voice sounds when I sing as opposed to my speaking voice. Jungwoo certainly can't play the guitar, but Kyungmin, on The Golden Apple, apparently has some talent, although they overdub his playing and frequently hide his hands in shots of him playing, he is more capable of rendering a pleasing sound out of the instrument than Jungwoo or the cafe owner in The Bizarre Bunch, who just bought a guitar for decoration in the cafe.
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Post by googly on Apr 27, 2006 21:39:25 GMT -5
The actor who plays Jungwoo is actually a singer. Or should I say a dancer who sings a little?
He's a member of the group Shinhwa which is made of seven guys. They're huge. I don't know much about it, but I'm pretty sure he does a little of the vocals. So he's an actor turned singer.
"They're many different ways of expressing love but..the most important thing-it's still love."Goong
Post by BAE on Apr 28, 2006 13:10:22 GMT -5
I actually thought that his voice was pretty pleasant. he had this sort of calming and soothing voice. I admit it did sound a bit overdone, but it overall sounded pretty melodic, IMO.
Also, for more info on Shinhwa, go to this soompi thread. You can see that our dear Eric is in the group as well.
I know everybody here is (or should be) Soompi members...
But if you're not you can't link to Soompi's Korean topics...
I don't know why----You can link to almost everything else, But not the Korean stuff
Jungwoo Sings? May 1, 2006 12:01:31 GMT -5
Post by TheBo on May 1, 2006 12:01:31 GMT -5
Wow, that seems kind of rude on Soompi's part. But he has to pay for his site, doesn't he, so maybe he is tired of freeloaders, LOL.
Eric and Jungwoo? Aigu! That's very funny. Very, very funny.
By the way, I thought his voice was rather pleasant when he sang over the phone to Seo-young. Also, everyone knows those guys in the "boy bands" (similarly for girl bands) don't actually have to have more than passable voices. The wonders of the electronic age, you know. Finally, if he's a REALLY good actor, he'll try to sing like someone who's not a professional, because he's supposed to be a noodlemaker, not a boybandguy.
thebo said:
Soompi is always overloading w/ registered users...(44,044 last time I looked...)
Also, everyone knows those guys in the "boy bands" (similarly for girl bands) don't actually have to have more than passable voices. The wonders of the electronic age, you know.
So Jung-woo and Ashley Simpson could do a duet on SNL ;D
ducky said:
With Britney & Justin as backup! LOL.
Post by BAE on May 1, 2006 21:01:03 GMT -5
Haha, Bo! Oh, Ashlee isn't THAT bad.
bae said:
She's the one who got caught lip-syncing on SNL ;D ;D ;D
Oh yeah! She's the one that did that stupid jig to cover up, right?
Yeppers. As a singer, she's a pretty good actress on 7th Heaven.
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December 2016 home page
T. Pat Stubbs
T. Pat Stubbs | Forest Way
Well elections are over and the people in Del Mar have spoken. I want to congratulate Ellen, Dave and Sherryl and wish them well in their role as City Council Members. This was Del Mar’s first contested election in 10 years. While there can be negative aspects of contested elections, I think some positive things came out of this election.
The election brought to light a number of issues facing Del Mar - creating a vibrant community, adequate law enforcement, short term rentals, beach and bluff access etc. The issues were thoroughly and publicly discussed. Residents became aware of these issues and the candidates positions – a very good thing.
Through Meet & Greets and candidate forums, residents and candidates had the opportunity to discuss issues and outline their positions. We saw candidates who had certain positions at the beginning of the campaign, change their position in response to hearing what residents actually wanted – another very good thing.
As I said in my last email, this was an important election for all of us. I want to thank everyone, whether you supported me or not, for being involved and caring about our community. Now we need to support our new City Council Members and work together to solve the issues facing our community. Please get involved -- attend city council and committee meetings. I look forward to seeing you there, and out and about in Del Mar!
Thank you and Goodbye for now…
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Volume 30, Issue 4, Winter 2012
Banishing ‘Evil’ Myths in Kenya
Conservationists challenge attitudes on bats and witchcraft
By Daniel Maghanjo Mwamidi
The beleaguered bats of Kenya’s Taita Hills face many of the same threats as bats and other wildlife in much of the world, especially the loss of habitat to expanding human populations, farming and logging. And, of course, few residents are aware of the benefits they get from bats. But an overriding threat, one that often thwarts conservationists and leads directly to the slaughter of bats, is the widespread belief in parts of Kenya that bats are linked to witches and evil spirits.
Largely because of this toxic myth, bat roosts are intentionally destroyed and lethal methods are used to eliminate bats from trees, caves, bridges and buildings. Children routinely kill bats on sight, while adults burn noxious plants or plastics to suffocate bats in their roosts, spray them with toxic insecticides or sabotage roost entrances with thorny branches that tear wings and skin.
There have been no efforts by government agencies or nonprofit organizations to challenge these destructive myths and create an appreciation for the ecological and economic importance of bats. Community-based action is essential for conserving these bats – and education is the key. That is exactly what my colleagues and I have undertaken during the past year.
With a grant from Bat Conservation International’s Global Grassroots Conservation Fund, we launched a broad-based community-education program. We met with villagers, farmers and schoolchildren, won the support of elders and influential pastors and delivered live educational broadcasts through a local radio station.
Our first step was to determine existing attitudes to help frame our planned educational efforts for maximum impact. Using questionnaires, interviews and focus groups, we examined what people know about bats, how they treat the flying mammals and whether they would consider conserving them. We questioned a total of 741 people residing in six administrative areas in three different ecological zones of the Wundanyi and Mwatate constituencies.
The results were striking, and somewhat disheartening: only 13 percent of those in our sample knew that bats are ecologically helpful, while 85 percent expressed negative attitudes about bats. One of the most common reasons for disdaining bats involved evil forces, although that varied significantly among these administrative areas. Other reasons included a social stigma associated with having bats in your home; the assumed loss of fruit crops to fruit bats; and the nuisance, damage and guano resulting from bats in buildings.
At this attitude-sampling stage, incidentally, we encountered many people who were reluctant to share their feelings for fear of some form of retaliation. We countered this challenge by convincing local officials and village elders to assure their residents that our project was valuable and that no one would be victimized for participating.
The support of those same leaders later proved invaluable in helping to convince residents to attend our presentations and workshops.
Our educational sessions were conducted in collaboration with the Office of the President (through the Provincial administration), Member of Parliament for Wundanyi Constituency, community elders and the Taita Taveta Wildlife Forum–Wundanyi Office.
We explained the importance of bats in pollinating and dispersing seeds for food crops such as bananas, avocados, pigeon peas, cashews and dates, and the role of insect-eating bats in helping to control agricultural pests.
Since the region depends heavily on agriculture, residents were especially fascinated to learn that bats hunt many moths, grasshoppers, plant hoppers, leafhoppers, beetles, aphids and other crop-damaging insects. We taught farmers how to minimize potential dangers to bats by modifying pesticide applications.
We also won Kenya Forest Service protection for a number of water sources (called “water pans”) in and around the forests in hopes of attracting bats by providing readily accessible water for drinking. Community leaders and schools near the forests have agreed to support this initiative.
We showed school officials how to inexpensively seal roof spaces and gaps to exclude bats humanely from classrooms and ceilings – as opposed to simply killing them.
The project also designed and distributed bat-information brochures and posters that reinforce our key educational messages. Plus, a number of local pastors agreed to share our bat-conservation messages – especially rejection of the evil-spirits myths – with their congregations.
And a local radio station allowed us to broadcast eight 30-minute conservation programs in the local Taita language, as well as 30 one-minute daily messages. In these sessions, we raised awareness of bats’ ecological importance and also featured two pastors who dispelled the myth of bats as agents of evil.
The radio programs allowed listeners to call and ask questions, which proved popular. It also provided a phone line for people to express their views on the project. More than 1,790 opinions were logged, and 89 percent were supportive.
To test our impact after six months of education, we conducted another attitude-evaluation survey of 512 Taita Hills residents. Eighty-one percent reported positive perceptions of bats – a truly dramatic improvement from our initial surveys.
We believe we accomplished a great deal in the Taita Hills during 2012. We plan now to use our success in education as a foundation on which to build sustainable bat-conservation efforts at the community level. We are preparing specific recommendations that will be submitted to the decision-makers and stakeholders of these communities and hope to help them actively protect their invaluable resource – the bats of Taita Hills – now and into the future.
DANIEL MWAMIDI is a student at Chepkoilel University College (a constituent of Moi University) in Kenya.
Mwamidi and his team hope to expand their educational work into concrete bat-conservation efforts in Kenya’s Taita Hills. You can help support this Global Grassroots Conservation Fund Project and other critical bat-conservation projects. Go to: www.batcon.org/donate.
All articles in this issue:
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Bats, Mines and Citizen Science in the Rockies
Helping Guano Miners Save Bats
BCI Conservation Impact Awards
The Memo from our Executive Director
Tracking Bats on the Wing
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Here’s a look at who’s speaking at area commencements this spring
Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff
Graduates waved flags at the Northeastern University graduation at TD Garden on May 3.
By Peter Bailey-Wells and Abbi Matheson Globe Staff April 17, 2019
Spring is here and so is commencement season, which will include dozens of speeches from noted leaders, academics, actors, and activists.
Below is a running list of the confirmed commencement speakers who will address crowds at graduations across Massachusetts. They’ll dispense advice, tell stories, and pass on things they’ve learned to the thousands of graduates receiving diplomas across the state.
Thursday, May 30: Harvard University
Speaker: German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Notable quote: “We are responsible for each other. I am trying to convince the doubters. There is still work to do.” (At a G7 meeting in 2017.)
Friday, May 31: UMass Boston
Speaker: US Representative Ayanna Pressley
Friday, May 31: Wellesley College
Speaker: Anita Hill
Friday, June 7: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Speaker: Former NYC mayor and businessman Michael Bloomberg
Notable quote: “In the global economy, and in a democratic society, an open mind is the most valuable asset you can possess.” (At the University of Michigan’s 2016 commencement.)
ALREADY-HELD COMMENCEMENTS
Sunday, April 28: Wentworth Institute of Technology
Speaker: Governor Charlie Baker
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Notable quote: “Anybody who does anything that matters fails at some point along the way. Failure is almost always an important part of ultimate success.” (At Hamilton College’s 2017 Commencement)
Friday, May 3: Northeastern University
Speaker: Author Tara Westover
Notable quote: “I think education is really just a process of self-discovery—of developing a sense of self and what you think. I think of [it] as this great mechanism of connecting and equalizing.”
Friday, May 10: UMass Amherst
Friday, May 10: UMass Dartmouth
Speakers: US Representative William Keating, Justice Elspeth Cypher, Massachusetts Life Science Center President Travis McCready, Tufts Medical Center CEO emiritus Ellen Zane
Saturday, May 11: Berklee College of Music
Speaker: Three-time Tony and Grammy Award–winner and 1995 graduate Alex Lacamoire.
Saturday, May 11: Regis College
Speaker: David Ortiz
Notable quote: “If you asked me five years ago, did I think I was going to get a degree, I still would have told you no way, man. Now my kids ask about college, and I say, if I can get a doctorate, you can too.” (Prior to delivering the commencement address at Boston University in 2017)
Saturday, May 11: Lasell College
Speaker: US Representative Joe Kennedy III
Saturday, May 11: Emmanuel College
Speaker: Author Doris Kearns Goodwin
Notable quote: “For most of us the chance to have our stories told may not be realized in a Washington Monument but rather through the memories of our children, our friends, our colleagues, and our families.” (At Loyola Marymount University’s 2013 commencement)
Sunday, May 12: Emerson College
Speaker: Journalist Soledad O’Brien
Notable quote: “Carve your own way. Don’t listen to conventional wisdom. Listen to yourself, your dreams, and don’t let other people’s vision of what is possible or what is true sway you.” (At Spelman College’s 2014 commencement)
Friday, May 17: Simmons University
Speaker: Tiffany Dufu, women’s empowerment advocate
Notable quote: “I relentlessly pursue one goal. A world in which women’s gifts and voices are fully harnessed for the benefit of all of us.”
Friday, May 17: UMass Lowell
Speaker: US Representative Lori Trahan
Saturday, May 18: Bentley University
Speakers: State Street CEO Ronald O’Hanley and Robert Quinn, leadership expert
Saturday, May 18: Ben Franklin Institute of Technology
Notable quote: “Someone has to ask the question, and that one question changes the conversation and shifts the air.” (In 2018.)
Saturday, May 18: Lesley University
Speakers: Anita Hill, Brandeis law professor and advocate for women, and Beth Harry, special education scholar
Saturday, May 18: Babson College
Speakers: AOL co-founder Steve Case and Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda
Sunday, May 19: Boston University
Speaker: Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences
Notable quote: “Hope is inspired when you can dream like the artist, show the heart of the humanist, formulate solutions with the insight of a scientist, and execute projects with the precision of the engineer.” (In 2018.)
Sunday, May 19: Brandeis University
Speaker: Deborah E. Lipstadt, Holocaust historian and author
Notable quote: “Even if you say a lie with great conviction, it’s a lie. Certain things we can debate, but certain things happened and certain things are facts.” (In a Globe story in 2016.)
Sunday, May 19: Smith College
Speakers: Ai-jen Poo, domestic workers’ rights activist
Notable quote: “We will need you to continue stepping fearlessly into the future, with your strongest moral compass. You can be sure that your children and your grandchildren will ask, ‘Where were you?’ ‘What were you doing during this moment in history?’ I want you to have a good answer.” (At the New School’s commencement in 2017.)
Sunday, May 19: Suffolk University
Speakers: Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter, Representative Joe Kennedy III, and Darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee
Sunday, May 19: Tufts University
Speaker: Oscar-nominated actress and activist Alfre Woodard
Notable quote: “Bring your gifts to the healings of the nations. Yes, we expect great things from you.” (At the University of Tulsa’s 2016 commencement.)
Monday, May 20: Boston College
Speaker: Isabel Capeloa Gil, president of the International Federation of Catholic Universities
Thursday, May 23: Bunker Hill Community College
Speaker: Carlos Santiago, Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education
Friday, May 24: Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Speaker: Elizabeth Lowrey, principal director of interior architecture at Elkus Manfredi Architects
Sunday, May 26: Framingham State University
Speaker: US Representative John Lewis
Notable quote: “Take a long, deep breath, take it all in — and roll up your sleeves, because the world is waiting for you, waiting for talented men and women to lead it to a better place.” (To Boston University graduates in 2018.)
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Busking Report – Victoria
Published 27 December 2018 in London, UK
Hi 👋 Welcome to my busking blog. If you wanna know more about my adventures visit the main busking page, or subscribe on my YouTube channel, my My Facebook Page, or Twitter.
Merry Christmas! Any sensible busker would practice classic Christmas hits like Last Christmas, and Fairytale of New York, and Wonderful Christmastime, and that’s why I went to Victoria station on Christmas Eve and played a mixture of:
Sad songs like Torn
Irreverant and irrelevant songs like Breakfast at Tiffany’s
My own songs, none of which are festive
But hey, I wore a santa hat so it was totally fine!
The takings: £36.56 in total - so, £18.28 for Crisis and the rest for me. My 9th best takings!
Some notable moments
This was a really fun session. Several very responsive, friendly members of the public walked by - it wasn’t very busy but those who were around were really nice. Three things stick out.
The “I used to work for Ed Sheeran” Guy
Picture this: I’m in between two songs and I’m about to play the first chord when a lanky, roughly 30yo man in a camo tracksuit with a Fortnum & Mason bag walks up and asks if he can play. I’m reluctant, so I give the stock “my licence only covers me…but you can sing if you like?” answer.
He gets closer, when I realise that he stinks of booze, and says, “I used to work for Ed Sheeran” and so he gently grabs the guitar while I’m holding it and starts strumming it while staring right into my eyes, our faces merely centimetres apart. It was unnerving.
Eventually I just said, “thanks, but I’m okay” and he took the hint and wandered off, probably to Grafton street to watch a girl playing fiddle in an Irish band with his good buddy Ed Sheeran.
The smartest child on Earth
While I was wrapping up and putting my gear away a mother and two kids came along. One of them (who looked about 7 or 8??) asked me, “Is a number with six zeroes in it bigger than 9,999?”
To which I replied, “are the six zeroes in front of or after another number?”
The boy, naturally, ignored me, and told me that the number was “just six zeroes, which is just zero, so it’s not bigger”.
You got me, little boy!
The pitch. That butterfly in the video ad behind me was moving constantly.
The first tip
I played my traditional first song, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which got me a cool £1.50!
The view from the pitch. Up at the top of the escalator is the Cardinal Place shopping centre.
The biggest tip
If you’ll allow me to be self-indulgent for a second: there’s this song I wrote called Come to London, which I’m hoping to release in 2-3 weeks (let’s call it January 18th 2018). It’s fun. Anyway, the punters at Victoria loved it. I got somewhere between £5 and £6 for it.
If you wanna hear it… follow me on Spotify or subscribe on YouTube and you’ll know when it’s out :)
New gear!
Another development: I got myself a little trolley to carry my stuff around. Very fetching, I’m sure you’ll agree.
My shiny new gear. I'm like someone's grandma.
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Maryland Ravens wheelchair basketball team
Gene Sweeney Jr. 0 Comment Maryland, Sports, The Baltimore Sun basketball, Maryland Ravens, Maryland Ravens wheelchair basketball, wheelchair
The sport of wheelchair basketball is said to have been created in the 1940’s by U.S. disabled veterans returning from World War II. As many came home paralyzed from their war wounds, they needed an outlet and several sports became popular with the veterans.
All eyes are on the shot by Robert Tucker, in foreground with wrist bands, during practice for the Maryland Ravens. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Coach Eddie Diggs directs practice of the Maryland Ravens, the number 1 ranked Division III wheelchair basketball team in the country. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Theodore Luster, Jr., left, tries to get around teammate Derry Hill during practice. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Zach Davenport, left, along with Mike Shaffer shoot their free throws during Maryland Ravens wheelchair basketball team practice. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Adrien Burnett tries for the block on Mike Shaffer’s shot during practice of the Maryland Ravens, the number 1 ranked Division III wheelchair basketball team in the country. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Larry Toler laughs as he picks himself up after falling from his chair during practice. Because of the game’s intesity, this is a common occurance for these athletes. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Ron Shaffer, who was injuried in a Motocross accident, maneuvers his chair down the court during practice of Maryland Ravens wheelchair basketball team. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Theodore Luster, Jr. lead the charge down court during practice of the Maryland Ravens. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Ryan Henderson, who was injuried in a motorcycle racing accident, watches practice of Maryland Ravens wheelchair basketball team. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Adrien Burnett, wheels out of bounds to snag a loose ball, during practice for Maryland Ravens. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Theodore Luster, Jr., left, tries for the block on Derry Hill during practice of the Maryland Ravens during practice. Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun #91
Ron Shaffer and his son Mike Shaffer fight for the loose ball during practice for Maryland Ravens. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Theodore Luster, Jr. rolls down the court during practice for the Maryland Ravens, the number 1 ranked Division III wheelchair basketball team in the country. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
Mike Shaffer, center, lunges towards Ryan Henderson, trying for the ball during practice for the Maryland Ravens wheelchair basketball team. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)
One sport that seemed to garner the most interest was basketball. According to the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, the first match was played in 1946 by the California Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of American, followed by the New England chapter, and quickly spread to VA hospitals across America.
Since then, the sport has spread throughout the world. Established in 1972, the Maryland Ravens, formerly called the Baltimore Ravens, have promoted athletics for the disabled in the Baltimore area.
The current Maryland Ravens wheelchair basketball team, led by their coach Eddie Diggs, is the number one ranked Division III team in the nation. The 2006 Maryland Ravens team was the Division III National Champions.
The current team is comprised of men who come from a variety of backgrounds and a variety of circumstances, which put them into wheelchairs. However, they have bonded into one unit on the court, with a championship as their goal.
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Micturating In The Wind
Taking care of biological functions at a business lunch yesterday I was astounded to see the gentleman next to me texting and urinating simultaneously.
Really?!? We all know about hands free cell phone usage, but that usually means not holding the phone...
It reminded me when I was in San Francisco last. I was in the elevator of a nice hotel with two other gentlemen who were completely absorbed in their hand held devices.
When we got to floor 15 one of them exited, still staring without blinking at his phone, "see you at dinner?"
The other, without missing one thumb move on his device, just sort of grunted a "yes."
Have we become so connected to immediate communication gratification that we can't even set the phone down to hold Old Willy long enough to ensure all hazardous waste goes where it's supposed to go?
And while texting and driving is bad enough, walking into and out of elevators can pose a hazard to self and others as well.
When I returned to the office after that business lunch a consultant researching a project for WorkCompCentral told me about some communications he had with a claims manager for a small adjusting firm.
It was about how busy claims people are now-a-days because communications expectations are so NOW, so voluminous, frequent and relentless.
Bowzer knows - don't text when urinating.
That description of claims adjusters are is not unique to that line of work though - we're all in that same boat of the perpetual digital reality.
The expectation of immediacy and instant gratification that the digital revolution has produced is overwhelming the ability of humans to engage in daily operations with any sense of civility.
Life is not Facebook, dammit!
Pew Research Center reports that while 90% of Americans have a cell phone, 58% of them are smartphones.
And because people are urinating and texting, or engaging more within a digital network rather than a human one, mental health professionals are labeling this addictive behavior "nomophobia" (short for no-mobile-phone phobia).
This digital addiction includes symptoms such as feelings of panic or desperation when separated from the smartphone, inability to focus on conversations or work, and constantly checking phones for notifications.
According to experts, some people may think their phone is ringing when it's not, a condition named cellphone vibration syndrome, a more serious technology addiction.
Researchers say there's a brain-based physiological explanation.
"Every time you get a notification from your phone, there's a little elevation in dopamine that says you might have something that's compelling, whether that's a text message from someone you like, an email, or anything," Dr. David Greenfield, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, told Business Insider, an online publication. "The thing is you don't know what it's going to be or when you're going to get it, and that's what compels the brain to keep checking. It's like the world's smallest slot machine."
A Harris Interactive survey in the fall of 2013 found that 63% of respondents report checking their phone for messages or calls once an hour, and 9% said they checked their phone every five minutes.
63% said they would be upset if they left home without their smartphone.
The mental health community is now debating whether to include the "disease" in the Diagnostics & Statistics Manual - the diagnosis bible in the psych world.
I did a search in the WorkCompCentral database to see if there were any reports or cases involving someone claiming injury (mental or physical) by getting addicted to phone usage as a consequence of work.
None so far, but I'm sure we'll see one eventually.
In the meantime, please, don't text and ... whatever ...
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ROME TO NAME STREET AFTER BIKILA
(ANSA) - Rome, March 10 - Rome is to name a street after Abebe Bikila, the Ethiopian runner
who won the Rome marathon barefoot in 1960.
"We're still looking for the most appropriate place to commemorate Bikila's legendary feat,"
said Rome Culture and Sport Commission President Federico Mollicone.
Mollicone said the street would be named by the end of the year, the 50th anniversary of the
groundbreaking run when Bikila became the first Black African to win an Olympic marathon.
Bikila amazed viewers worldwide with his barefoot exploit on the 1960 circuit, much of it on
Rome's notoriously bumpy 'sanpietrini' cobblestones.
His win in what was the world's first
widely televised Games was followed four years later in Tokyo, where he used shoes.
Bikila died of a brain haemorrhage in 1973 at the age of 41, a consequence of a bad
road smash five years earlier.
The proposed Rome street plaque will read: "Abebe Bikila, athlete, 1932-1973".
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The Universe and Nature, with their infinite variety of shapes, encompass an extraordinary capacity for geometric creation and limitless visual possibilities. Points, lines, and plane, the idealization of orthogonal forms, gave rise to Euclidean geometry, which offers the interpretation of order and measurement through figures based on everyday bodies. This is an idealization of an underlying hidden pattern, and this is what Jairo Robinson shows us and depicts in his works. He opens a portal (a front door or gate) through which we spy certain formal aspects that help to build reality, through a powerful poetics of the perfect, orderly, imposed, and standardized against a background that exploits the pure potential of abstraction. The way in which mathematical and geometric concepts compose or form reality is not obvious to us. An understanding could be suggested in which reality’s structure depends upon geometric shapes, which in turn are defined through numbers, themselves expressions of energy. Pythagoras emphasized this in the sixth century B.C., on discovering that everything boils down to numbers: numbers are units, units with magnitude, and as such, they do not necessarily exclude matter. Pythagoras made of the number the universal principle par excellence. Similar reasoning led Plato, when he founded the Academy, to place an inscription at the door that read: “Let no one ignorant of geometry enter here.” Don Juan Matus showed Carlos Castañeda that the world we see and inhabit every day is a fixed consensus, or rather, fixed at a single point or a given position of fixed perception, which he called the “assemblage point,” the reason for which we see and experience reality as we do. But when that point, knot, or perception point moves or changes position, reality changes and gives way to another, fluid, dynamic, with forms or flows of energy. That numerical/geometric basis of which we speak is also understood in terms of the proportion of the constituent elements. Thus, one of the keys is the concept of limit or imposition or even “Irrupción” (“Irruption”), the term chosen and used by Robinson, as that which introduces order or measurement into the undefined or indeterminate. The cosmos is thus formed by putting limits on the limitless. It is like the packing factor or atomic arrangement of crystallized minerals, providing a relationship between shape, color, length, and size. An endless creation and recreation of new shapes and worlds. Degrees of interiorization or internal complexity of matter. Using certain patterns and ratios, Robinson composes his works using perpendicular converging lines, such that when they cross, none of them is inclined in relation to another, thus creating the powerful figure of the square. The square is assumed as the basic shape, based on which an infinity of other shapes in a plane are constructed. It is the simplest of shapes due to its standardization, straightforwardness, and orthagonality. The square is made up of vertical and horizontal sides, which provide with a basic reference point for spatial location. Using it, it is possible to construct and infer other geometric shapes, both symmetrical and asymmetrical, which may feature variable, gestural, or even extremely irregular characteristics. It is the former (symmetrical) that Robinson uses or limits himself to. The square is a regular polygon with four sides of equal length, situated at right angles. 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SECURE Act Encourages Saving for Retirement
By a bipartisan vote of 71 to 23 on December 19, 2019, the Senate passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. The SECURE Act was part of a larger appropriations bill.
Both House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) supported the bill. Brady noted, “Our bipartisan legislation makes it easier for main street business to offer retirement plans to their workers by easing administrative burdens, cutting down on unnecessary and often costly paperwork. In this bill, we also offer local businesses the flexibility to tailor retirement plans to best fit the needs of their workers, not to the needs of Washington.”
The bill includes many provisions designed to facilitate and enhance savings for retirement. These changes have bipartisan support and are helpful for workers who desire to save for retirement.
Traditional IRA Contributions – Individuals over age 70½ with earned income may continue to make contributions each year. Previously, only Roth IRAs could be funded after age 70½. All IRAs may now be funded at any age, provided you have earned income. These traditional IRA contributions may enable seniors to grow retirement accounts during their 70’s and 80’s.
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Age – For individuals who turn 70½ after December 31, 2019, the RMD age of 70½ is increased to age 72. Those who reached age 70½ during 2019 must still start their RMDs under the previous law. The increased age RMD rule will benefit many IRA owners who do not need to withdraw distributions. Because the IRA balances will be larger with one or two years of added growth, RMDs at age 72 and future years will be larger. Many loyal donors may choose to increase their IRA rollover gifts after age 72.
Part Time Workers – Those individuals who work at least 500 hours per year for three years will be able to participate in qualified retirement plans.
Retirement Plan Annuities – The rules are generally expanded to permit more qualified retirement plans to offer annuity payout options. Section 204 of the Act generally limits the liability of employers who offer annuity options in their retirement plans. This employer protection is likely to increase the number of annuity options in many larger retirement plans.
Retirement Benefit Disclosure – Retirement plan administrators are now required to offer an expanded disclosure of future retirement benefits to participants. These disclosures are intended to help employees better understand the benefits of maximizing their contributions to the retirement plans.
Stretch Distribution Reduced – Inherited IRAs for nonspouse beneficiaries will no longer be distributed over life expectancy, but IRA and other qualified plans of decedents must be paid out over a maximum term of ten years. There are exceptions for recipients with disabilities, minors and individuals who are within ten years of the age of the IRA owner.
IRA Rollover Limit Potentially Reduced – If an individual makes contributions to a traditional IRA after age 70½, the $100,000 per year qualified charitable distribution (QCD) limit is reduced by the amount of IRA contributions after that age. The IRA contribution amount is cumulative and specific calculations will eventually be published in IRS Regulations. QCD gifts in excess of post age 70½ traditional IRA cumulative contributions will be included in income and deductible if the individual itemizes deductions. It is probable that most donors either will not have earned income after age 70½, will have total income over the IRA phaseout limits (and may not fund an IRA) or may choose to make Roth IRA contributions.
Provisions of the SECURE Act generally take effect on January 1, 2020. While the age for RMDs from IRAs increases to 72, the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) age remains at 70½. IRA owners over age 70½ may transfer up to $100,000 each year to qualified charities. This transfer may fulfill part or all of an RMD.
Dramatic Increase in IRA Transfers to Testamentary Unitrusts
The SECURE Act reduces future taxes for IRA owners by increasing the age for required minimum distributions from 70½ to 72. However, to pay for the cost of this tax reduction, the taxes paid by future nonspouse IRA beneficiaries (typically children) will increase.
Married couples usually designate the survivor as the beneficiary of their IRA or other qualified plan. The survivor may roll over the plan into his or her IRA. However, when a single person or surviving spouse passes away, the IRA is transferred to one or more nonspouse designated beneficiaries. If there is a charitable beneficiary, that portion of the IRA is normally distributed in full to the nonprofit. However, distributions to children, nephews, nieces and other family members may be made over a term of years.
For individuals who passed away in 2019, an IRA beneficiary was able to “stretch” the IRA payout over his or her life expectancy. Assume mother Mary owns a traditional IRA and passed away in 2019 at age 90. She designated daughter Susan (age 60) as her IRA beneficiary and Susan could take distributions over her life expectancy. For a child age 60, the potential distribution period was between age 60 and age 87. By “stretching” the traditional IRA payout, Susan reduced her income tax and benefitted from tax-free growth for many years. Yet, even more tax deferral and growth was possible. A grandchild designated beneficiary may have stretched the tax-free growth and IRA payouts over 60 or 70 years.
However, if Mary passed away in 2020, Susan must take all distributions within ten years. She can wait and take the full payout in the tenth year, but that will greatly increase the tax rate paid on the IRA. Most children will choose to take partial payouts each year for the ten years. With a ten-year payout, the income taxes paid by Susan will be substantially higher than the prior “stretch” plan.
What plan could replace the 2019 “stretch” IRA distribution? Could a plan combine the tax-saving benefits of a "stretch" IRA with a term-of-years or life payout to children or other heirs? Could this plan also have the tax-free growth benefit of a stretch IRA?
While it sounds too good to be true, the IRA to testamentary unitrust plan includes all of these benefits. A single person or surviving spouse may create an unfunded lifetime unitrust or testamentary unitrust in a will or living trust. The IRA beneficiary designation is to the trustee of that unitrust. When the IRA owner passes away, the unitrust is funded with the traditional IRA. Because the unitrust is tax-exempt, there is a bypass of the income tax on the traditional IRA and any future growth.
Parents Desire to Protect “Creative Spender” Children
Some couples have three, four or more children. If one of the children is a “creative spender,” a parent may set up a trust. Without the protection of a trust, this child may take the full IRA payout, send a huge tax payment to the IRS and quickly exhaust the balance in creative and unexpected ways. To protect these children, many parents have created “conduit” trusts to pay only the RMDs to them.
Unfortunately, the SECURE Act eliminates RMDs for most children (there are exceptions for a disabled or chronically ill child). With some conduit trusts, under the SECURE Act there is no RMD and no payout to the child for ten years. At that time, the full payout is made and the child will face a huge income tax bill.
Jamie Hopkins is a financial expert with Carson Wealth, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. He explains the conduit IRA trust problem and notes, “That is a complete disaster from a planning perspective. We just subjected most of that IRA money to the highest tax margin possible and locked up access to it.”
Because many parents have a “creative” child, but desire to treat all children equally, transferring the IRA to a testamentary unitrust is prudent planning. The unitrust for a term of 20 years or the life of the child benefits the recipient through tax-free growth in the trust and larger total payouts over the trust duration. This unitrust has many excellent tax benefits, especially when compared with the SECURE Act mandatory payout over ten years.
While the testamentary unitrust has better tax benefits than the ten-year mandatory payout, the primary reason most parents select a unitrust is to provide children with a steady payout stream for 20 years or life. The protection benefit will be primary, even though there are excellent tax benefits with a testamentary unitrust funded with an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
IRA to a Unitrust for Children
A unitrust pays 5% or more for a life, lives or a term of 20 years. There are two basic options for transferring an IRA to a unitrust for children or other family members. One option is to transfer the IRA to a term of years trust for the children. The second option is to transfer the IRA to a trust that will pay each child for his or her lifetime.
With the increased estate exemptions and the charitable deduction from the unitrust, it is usually possible to create a unitrust in conjunction with a zero estate tax plan. This plan is well suited to both the inheritance and tax reduction goals of most IRA owners.
To use this plan, the IRA owner may create a unitrust during life for one life plus a term of years or a unitrust for his or her life and the lives of the children. The designated beneficiary of the IRA is the trustee of the unitrust. When the owner passes away, the unitrust is then funded.
While the unitrust may be a testamentary trust in either a will or a living trust, it is much easier to create the lifetime trust for one life plus a term of years and then change the IRA beneficiary designation to the trustee of that trust. The living unitrust may be unfunded in some states (California and others) or it may require nominal funding but no administration. Check the applicable state law for funding requirements.
Give It Twice Trust
A popular option is a "Give It Twice" trust. This trust is commonly funded with an IRA or other taxable retirement plan and is used with a zero estate tax plan. In this plan, a substantial portion of the estate of the surviving spouse is transferred outright to children. The IRA is the balance of the estate. It is transferred at death of surviving spouse to a term of years unitrust. Since the unitrust is tax exempt, no income tax is paid when the IRA is distributed to the trust. The full IRA value is invested and pays 5% income to children for a term of 20 years.
The 5% income is taxable, but over 20 years approximately equals the initial IRA balance. At the end of the term of years, the trust is distributed to charity. Therefore, this is a "Give It Twice" unitrust. It transfers the value once to family over the selected term of years and then distributes the value a second time to charity.
The "Give It Twice" unitrust not only saves taxes, but also effectively fulfills the family distribution goals. If a family has three or four children, it is very possible that one child is not as financially capable or responsible as the others. Yet, parents desire to transfer assets equally to children in the proper belief that equality is more likely to lead to peace in the family. While the initial distribution of estate principal may indeed result in expenditure by the less responsible children, they have a second opportunity to acquire financial skills by receiving income for a term of years from the trust. Thus, parents are able to treat all children equally and still provide them with additional opportunities to acquire financial management skills.
Anna Perez Funds a Testamentary Term Unitrust
Sam and Anna Perez raised four children. Sam passed away last year and Anna rolled over Sam's IRA into her own IRA. She now has an estate of $1.6 million. $800,000 is in her IRA and the estate balance is in her home, CDs and mutual funds.
Anna signs a one-life plus term of 20 years unitrust. She and Sam have always supported a local charity, and Anna would like to benefit her four children and the charity. She changes the beneficiary designation of the IRA to the trustee of the unitrust. When Anna passes away, the $800,000 IRA is transferred to the 5% payout unitrust, saving all of the income tax on the IRA. It is invested for a term of 20 years and pays out over $800,000 to the children during that time. After the 20 years, approximately $1 million will be distributed to Anna's favorite charity.
Each of the four children will receive $200,000 from the balance of the estate. Over a period of 20 years, each child will also receive $200,000 of income. Anna especially likes the way the plan is balanced. Each child receives principal when she passes away and then income for a term of years. Anna believes that this is a desirable plan for the children and a $1 million future gift from the trust remainder will help her favorite charity.
Mary Smith Has a Creative Child
Mary Smith has three children and an estate of $1.8 million. She has an IRA that has grown to $1 million, and other property valued at $800,000. Mary would like to provide some principal to her children and then income for their lifetimes.
However, one of her three children has a long history of poor money management. Mary wants to treat her three children equally, but believes that this child will benefit from the protection of lifetime income.
Mary creates a four life unfunded 5% unitrust. The trust names her for one life (but there is no funding during her lifetime) and then pays for life to each of her children. The charitable remainder is over 10%, so the trust is a qualified charitable remainder unitrust. She changes the beneficiary of her IRA to: John Jones of Hometown, State, as Trustee of the Mary Smith Unitrust dated July 4, 2020, for the Benefit of Mary Smith and Her Children. When she passes away, the $1 million IRA is distributed to the trustee of the unitrust for the lifetimes of her three children.
The children receive the balance of the estate outright, with each child receiving over $250,000 (after costs). Each of the three children then receives one-third of the unitrust income. Over the lives of the children, the $1 million unitrust will pay out over $2 million of income. Each child will receive total income of about $750,000 during his or her lifetime. After all three children have passed away, approximately $1.6 million will be available for charity.
Document Options to Transfer IRAs to Unitrusts
With the future growth of IRAs and other retirement plans, there will be a dramatic increase in the number of individuals who choose to bequeath IRAs to charity or to testamentary unitrusts. Some of these persons will transfer an IRA to a unitrust for the life of a spouse or to a spouse and then to children. Other parents will transfer an IRA to a unitrust to benefit children for a term of years or for their lifetime.
What are options to create effective documents for a “Give It Twice” unitrust? In order to create a legal transfer of an IRA, 403(b), 401(k) or other retirement plan to a charity or charitable trust, certain legal procedures must be followed.
IRA Beneficiary Designation
IRAs and pension plans are transferred through a beneficiary designation. With the fairly rare exception of an IRA transferred to an estate, the IRA is not governed by the will of the IRA owner. Thus, it is very important that the IRA beneficiary designation be completed correctly.
IRA custodians provide beneficiary designation forms to select a primary and contingent designated beneficiary. In most cases, the IRA owner should enter the selected person as designated beneficiary on the form and should also enter the name of a contingent beneficiary. For many persons with charitable inclinations, it could be desirable to select a charity as the contingent beneficiary. For example, an IRA owner could select a spouse or child as designated beneficiary and a favorite charity as contingent beneficiary. Favorite charity should be designated by legal name, city and state. Depending upon the income and estate tax rules in effect at the time the person passes away, the designated beneficiary may determine that there would be substantial tax savings by "disclaiming" and allowing the distribution to be made to the contingent charitable recipient.
If an IRA owner decides to benefit a spouse, children or other persons through a testamentary unitrust, he or she must decide how to achieve the desired results. It is not acceptable to merely write a request on the beneficiary form, asking your executor to create a unitrust. The Internal Revenue Service has disallowed charitable estate deductions for such requests, since the unitrust must exist as of date of death of the decedent. Therefore, it is necessary to create an actual trust document, and then to designate the trustee of the trust as the beneficiary of the IRA. For example, a person could create a trust for himself and his spouse and then update on the beneficiary designation section with the following sentence, "To ABC Bank as trustee of the charitable remainder trust dated July 4, 2020, for the initial benefit of Mr. and Mrs. IRA owner."
There are three principal ways to draft the unitrust document. The options include a funded charitable remainder unitrust with an addition at the death of the IRA owner, an unfunded unitrust and a revocable trust or will with the required language.
Funded Unitrust
One of the favorable benefits of charitable remainder unitrusts is that an addition can be made during life or at death. In order to do so, there must be a provision in the trust instrument that allows contributions from an estate and requires the contribution to be effective as of the date of death, even though payments may not be made until after full trust funding.
A married couple could create and fund a two life unitrust during life. If one spouse were to pass away first, that spouse's IRA could be added to the unitrust for the benefit of the survivor. The IRA beneficiary form would merely designate the trustee as recipient under provisions of the charitable remainder unitrust. After payment of the unitrust amounts to the surviving spouse, the remainder is distributed to favorite charities.
A parent or couple with children could create a trust for one life plus a term of years or two lives plus a term of years. A one or two life plus term trust is permissible if all recipients are named and living when the trust is created and there is a termination provision that requires the trust to terminate if all named beneficiaries pass away prior to the expiration of the term of years. For example, a unitrust for a married couple with three children is in effect a trust for the lesser of the five lives or the period of two lives plus 20 years. Note that if children are named as beneficiaries, the Sec. 2056(b)(8) marital deduction will not apply. With community property or joint tenancy assets, one-half of the remaining income interest is included in each taxable estate. However, if one spouse contributes separate property to the trust, under the consideration-furnished rules, the income interest will be included in his or her estate.
With a one or two life plus term of years trust, the parent or couple may receive unitrust income distributions during life. For a married couple, the survivor will receive the required IRA distributions from his or her plan, plus the income payouts from the unitrust. After both parents pass away, the IRA designated beneficiary for the surviving spouse is the trustee of the unitrust. This trustee will then receive the IRA distribution, add the IRA proceeds to the unitrust and make payments to children for the term of years.
When the IRA is transferred to the trust, the IRA is terminated and the trust receives the distribution from the IRA. In most cases, a traditional IRA or other qualified retirement plan represents 100% untaxed ordinary income and the entire IRA distribution will be allocated to ordinary income. Thus, unitrust payouts to children will be ordinary income. However, because the unitrust is tax exempt, the trustee may invest full value of the IRA in order to maximize the new income.
With a funded unitrust, an addition may also be made from a profit sharing, retirement or 401(k) account. However, in these cases a spouse must sign a consent form for the beneficiary designation. As a practical matter, since spouses may either live in or move to a community property state, it is good practice for both spouses to sign consents to the plan to create a charitable trust that will later receive IRA or other deferred compensation distributions.
Creating a funded unitrust will require normal trust administration and accounting services. The trustee must invest and manage the trust corpus, track the four-tier trust accounting, make the correct payments to the income recipients and file the annual IRS Form 5227.
Unfunded Unitrust
Some individuals desire to create a plan for transfer of an IRA to a charitable remainder trust, but do not want to fund and administer the trust during life. For the individual who does not wish to operate the trust during life but would prefer that the unitrust is available to receive the distribution from an IRA, an unfunded unitrust may be created.
Under the laws of most states, it is permissible to create a trust with nominal or no funding. The IRA owner may sign an unfunded trust and designate the trustee as the IRA beneficiary. In a few states, applicable trust law may require funding of $10 or $20. In those states, the typical practice is to create and sign a trust document and staple a $10 or $20 bill to the trust instrument.
This unfunded trust is valid under state law, but does not require administration under federal statutes until it is funded at the death of the IRA owner. Since no investment or activity is required, Treasury has not objected to this practice.
An unfunded unitrust may be a two life unitrust or could be a one or two life plus term of years trust. The trust should be created prior to signing the beneficiary designation form and filing it with the IRA custodian. For a surviving spouse, the one life plus term of years unfunded unitrust is frequently selected.
Revocable Trust or Will
The final option for documentation is to include a trust document in a revocable trust or a will. The trust will generally be a one life trust for a surviving spouse, a term of years trust for children or a one life trust for a child. It should be clearly identified within the revocable trust or will as a separate charitable remainder unitrust effective only at the death of the testator. It should have a specific number or article designation.
After the living trust or will document has been created by the testator, it is then possible to designate that testamentary trust as the beneficiary of the IRA. The beneficiary designation could be similar to the following: "To ABC Bank as trustee of the charitable remainder unitrust for child A, identified as 'Article H' in the Mary Jones Living Trust dated July 4, 2001." The designation for a will could use comparable language.
The IRA limits on distributions under the SECURE Act greatly reduce the "stretch" plans for beneficiaries. The potential conduit trust disaster and the desire of parents to protect “creative spender” children require a positive solution. Transfer of an IRA or retirement plan to a testamentary unitrust combines tax-free growth, maximum income, protection of the trust principal and a future generous gift to charity. For thousands of parents and individuals who desire to protect and help other family members, the retirement plan to testamentary unitrust solution has enormous benefits for family and charity.
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Posted on March 23, 2018 by Aaron White.
In 2017, I created my first ever Top 100 Movies list. Many gray hairs formed, I’m sure, as I sat trying to distinguish between beloved films. It’s been almost a year since that list was published and I’ve now seen quite a few more classic films that managed to find their way into my heart and onto this list. As is the case for most folks, my list is ever changing, but this serves as a current reflection of my personal cinematic taste – a snapshot view of the cinephile that I am at this moment in time. My hope is that through this list you might be able to learn a little about who I am as a person by seeing what type of stories I love most.
Note: For the purposes of this list, any film with an asterisk (*) after it represents its series or trilogy. The arrows and number after them specify a film’s movement since the last edition of this list, in this case 2017.
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#1 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring * — —
#2 It’s a Wonderful Life ↑ 1
#3 Casablanca ↑ 31
#4 12 Angry Men ↑ 1
#5 The Princess Bride ↑ 1
#6 Interstellar ↑ 3
#7 La La Land ↓ 5
#8 Jaws ↓ 4
#9 Before Sunrise * ↑ 1
#10 Blade Runner * ↑ 1
#11 The Prestige ↓ 4
#12 Full Metal Jacket NEW NEW
#13 Alien ↓ 5
#14 Toy Story * NEW NEW
#15 Top Gun ↓ 1
#16 The Last of the Mohicans ↑ 1
#17 Jurassic Park ↓ 4
#18 Mary Poppins ↑ 60
#19 Raiders of the Lost Ark ↑ 14
#20 The Wizard of Oz ↑ 20
#21 The Dark Knight ↓ 1
#22 2001: A Space Odyssey ↑ 7
#23 Singin’ in the Rain ↓ 8
#24 Vertigo ↑ 6
#25 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World ↓ 6
#26 Citizen Kane ↑ 18
#27 Inception — —
#28 Star Wars ↑ 44
#29 Rear Window NEW NEW
#30 Almost Famous ↑ 2
#31 The Silence of the Lambs ↑ 55
#32 The Nightmare Before Christmas ↑ 6
#33 Rashomon ↑ 36
#34 Fight Club ↑ 36
#35 Gone with the Wind ↓ 4
#36 The Sound of Music ↑ 25
#37 Lawrence of Arabia NEW NEW
#38 Sleeping Beauty NEW NEW
#39 The Exorcist ↓ 27
#40 The Social Network ↑ 1
#41 The Shawshank Redemption ↓ 18
#42 All About Eve NEW NEW
#43 Scream ↑ 19
#44 The Bridge on the River Kwai ↑ 9
#45 My Neighbor Totoro ↓ 9
#46 The Empire Strikes Back ↑ 11
#47 Unforgiven ↑ 9
#48 The Godfather ↑ 37
#49 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington ↑ 26
#50 Tombstone ↓ 13
#51 Gladiator ↑ 14
#52 The Lion King ↓ 11
#53 The Thin Red Line NEW NEW
#54 The Iron Giant ↓ 9
#55 Seven Samurai ↓ 12
#56 McCabe & Mrs. Miller NEW NEW
#57 Die Hard ↓ 26
#58 Your Name. ↑ 42
#59 Children of Men ↓ 38
#60 Aliens ↓ 24
#61 Back to the Future ↓ 19
#62 Network NEW NEW
#63 Apocalypse Now ↑ 19
#64 Beauty and the Beast ↑ 23
#65 Monty Python and the Holy Grail ↓ 18
#66 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation NEW NEW
#67 Memento ↓ 9
#68 The Right Stuff ↑ 3
#69 Reality Bites NEW NEW
#70 Black Hawk Down NEW NEW
#71 The Blair Witch Project ↓ 25
#72 Ex Machina ↑ 16
#73 Dead Poets Society NEW NEW
#74 3:10 to Yuma ↑ 3
#75 The NeverEnding Story ↑ 20
#76 The Incredibles ↓ 25
#77 Les Miserables NEW NEW
#78 Whiplash ↓ 28
#79 Groundhog Day ↓ 3
#80 Hell or High Water ↓ 13
#81 Into the Wild ↓ 21
#82 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest ↓ 34
#83 Warrior NEW NEW
#84 The Cabin in the Woods ↓ 59
#85 Moon ↓ 1
#86 Drive ↓ 59
#87 The Red Shoes NEW NEW
#88 Reservoir Dogs ↓ 34
#89 War For the Planet of the Apes NEW NEW
#90 The Shining ↓ 10
#91 Se7en NEW NEW
#92 The Wailing ↓ 13
#93 The Departed ↓ 41
#94 The Exorcism of Emily Rose ↓ 2
#95 Fargo ↓ 12
#96 Stalker NEW NEW
#97 Pacific Rim ↓ 42
#98 Arrival NEW NEW
#99 Silence ↓ 1
#100 The Perks of Being a Wallflower NEW NEW
Dropped Out: Armageddon, Batman Begins, Dr. Strangelove, Equilibrium, Finding Nemo, Forrest Gump, Gravity, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Inside Llewyn Davis, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, No Country For Old Men, Pan’s Labyrinth, Platoon, Psycho, Pulp Fiction, Serenity, Short Term 12, The Breakfast Club, The Place Beyond the Pines, True Grit (2010), Young Frankenstein
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I’ve always wanted to expand my favorite films list to 100 and my birthday seemed like the perfect time for doing so. With that, I present my list. It is ever changing. This list is a current reflection of my personal cinematic taste – what speaks to me emotionally, and those films that are just too so entertaining that all evaluation of their technical quality doesn’t even matter. I’ve labored over this for quite some time and it was not an easy task, but I feel confident that the results are accurate. For today.
(For the purposes of this list, LotR: The Fellowship of the Ring and Before Sunrise represent their respective trilogy.)
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Kevin Burkart announces his candidacy for Prior Lake City Council
Prior Lake, Minnesota, August 8, 2016 – Today Kevin Burkart filed for and officially announced his candidacy for a seat on the Prior Lake City Council. Kevin, age 45, has been a resident of Prior Lake since 1974. He is married to Laura Burkart (Dauffenbach), also a Prior Lake native.
After graduating from Prior Lake public schools in 1989 Kevin earned a degree in accounting from St. Cloud State University. Upon graduating he was a CPA for both KPMG and Deloitte & Touche.
In 1996, Kevin founded StepStoneGroup, a local creative, marketing and digital agency. He bootstrapped the company into a multimillion dollar local employer. In 2015 he sold the company and semi retired.
Kevin is also an avid philanthropic leader in the Twin Cities and has served on numerous nonprofit and for-profit boards. Most notably, Kevin has raised nearly $500,000 for Parkinson’s disease through his world-record skydiving efforts.
Kevin wants to use his experience in business and philanthropy to bring common-sense solutions to Prior Lake City Hall. His objectives include transparency, preserving a small town feel and improving the infrastructure for downtown to thrive. He believes entrepreneurship is the most effective channel for wealth distribution; concurrently, our tax and other policies should encourage people to invest in themselves and their ideas to create new opportunities.
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5 level and would need more than one year of full-time, serious study and practice to move up to Band 7. 00 26-50 7,881 302. Beyond this, students can audition to move into the regular School Concert Band and Orchestra, and hire instruments at a low cost. Outstanding Sportspeople have the opportunity to compete at District, Regional and State levels in those sports in which they excel. Queensland College of Teachers. Coen should be rewarded for its achievements, and there must now be investment to support economic opportunities in Coen to create. Display and discuss the independent activity on slide 14. Coomera State School acknowledge the traditional owners of the land from across Queensland and pays respect to elders - past and present - for they hold the memories, traditions, the cultures and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. Students are educated from Year 7 to 12. 999631 Social Trainer Band 2 Range 1 Level 2 b2tasst 2 55,367 28. We are a band 5 school that has a full time teaching principal, an additional class teacher three days each week and two teacher aides, one full time and the other three days per week, for our 12 students in our multi-grade teaching classroom. In 2014 approximately 780 students were enrolled in the college. At the same time, students undertake a training qualification with a supervising registered training organisation chosen by both the employer and. Queensland, for example, has 950 primary music specialists and instrumental teachers working in their schools, and music education is provided in 87% of State schools. Assessment will occur again at the end of the school year. Chanel College, along with all Catholic schools, will be incorporating Year 7 as part of our secondary school in this designated year, 2015. [email protected] is an umbrella for extra-curricular learning opportunities in the Arts and many aspects of cultural life in the College. The structure of classroom teacher pay scales in Queensland range from band one to band three, with each band containing further sub-categories. LOTE: Japanese. Teachers who are registered with the Queensland College of Teachers are not required to hold a blue card as equivalent checks are undertaken during the teacher registration process. We respect each other and our right to have an excellent teaching and learning environment. Students may need to study MAT1100 or ENM1500 PRIOR to this course. Included in the curriculum at St Rita’s is the Religious Education Curriculum of Archdiocese of Brisbane. In partnership with parents and other community members, our school provides experiences and opportunities to equip your children with the skills, attributes and dispositions to be successful now and into the future. Learn Music - 188 Boundary Road, Thornlands, Queensland, Australia 4164 - Rated 5 based on 5 Reviews "Great muso's, awesome to jam with you guys!! Hope. Welcome to the Queensland Premier's Reading Challenge. Academic IELTS sub-band scores: If specified for a UQ degree program, not more than 0. When a teacher can increase the students grade from below average to average or above for a year level in one year for the school. The program receives participation from over 8,000 state school students and showcases the outstanding vocal talents in our schools. The Department of Health has launched its new website. Students are assessed at the beginning of the year as to aptitude and ability, and then placed in the music program that best cater. A commitment of two years is expected for current Year 4 students and three years for current Year 3 students to enable us to form a concert band. To date the Bands formed are the Light Horse band (marching), the Queensland Show band (concert), Bayside Youth Band ( 4 different levels), Bayside Drums and the Star Wars Band. 558233 Teacher Assistant – MDT Band 2 Range 1 Level 6 b2tat 06 59,696 30. 0 overall with a minimum 7. These ensembles perform at College events including the Annual Thanksgiving Celebration, Open Day, Orientation Day, and College assemblies, liturgies and masses. Paydays are every second Wednesday. Explore the many ways of connecting with us. Music is an integral part of students' lives at St Peters. Making achievement decisions for senior Authority subjects involves placing students on the Form R6 and determining relative achievement for the purposes of verification, confirmation and exit. Instrumental music at A. This ensures all children at Atherton State School are learning and assessed on units of work that are comparable to specific year levels right across all States and Territories in Australia. Develop and maintain a whole school curriculum plan, year level plans, band plans, a suite planning tools and the Dysart Pedagogical Framework to assist teachers to know what is to be taught and how it is to be taught. Students can thus enjoy both the benefits of an education at Springfield and access to the highest level of school sport. 75 51-75 9,838 377. A commitment to classroom teaching; Support and facilitate the embedding of challenging ICT learning and teaching ideas through the entire College (K - 12). 5 PROBE Level 17 18 Reading Age (Years) 13-14 13. The ensemble recently won the inaugural Primary State Finals of Fanfare, 1st place at the Qld Youth Music Awards, and Platinum at Prestige Music Fest. Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards NSW Australia serves teachers and a million students in both government and non-government schools. We employ teachers in a range of teaching and specialist roles — primary, junior secondary, secondary and special education in approximately 1,240 schools around Queensland. The classification of a teacher as a LT2 is criteria based (refer to Schedule 5 of the Queensland Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement 2016 (Enterprise Agreement)). 5 band below the specified UQ program requirement. The component scores are weighted equally. Vision: Queensland School Sport - a culture of excellence on and off the field. We offer professional support to teachers, specialist after school programs for students, our Instrumental Music Online Program, coordination for regional music camps and festivals, and resources. Since then there has been a growth in student population and an increase in facilities in accordance with that expansion. The following rates of pay are base salary only, unless indicated otherwise. first year of formal schooling) and is doing really well with reading. Spinal Mobility – Many teachers report that their students are wanting to include elements to their routines that require far greater levels of flexibility in the back than they currently have. Welcome to Spring Mountain State School, the new school at Spring Mountain built in the Springfield Rise Estate. • Ed Dept, school principal and teachers in the school are familiar with the ACT ESL moderations tasks and understand the meanings of the scores 1 - 5 and their implications for funding and staffing. These are recognised nationally. Extracurricular Activities. Develop and maintain a whole school curriculum plan, year level plans, band plans, a suite planning tools and the Dysart Pedagogical Framework to assist teachers to know what is to be taught and how it is to be taught. The TOCFL is administrated by the Steering Committee for the Test of Proficiency -Huayu (SC-TOP) in Taiwan on three proficiency band and six levels, with these being. An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7. Accurate, reliable salary and compensation comparisons for Australia. Salary estimates are based on 16 salaries submitted anonymously to Indeed by Teacher's Aide employees, users, and collected from past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months. The Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) is the most comprehensive, innovative and advanced examinations board across Australia. QTU president Kevin Bates said the pay increase would address the growing workload in teaching and attract more people to the profession. Open a world of opportunity with IELTS. The Queensland Certificate of Education is the state's highest school qualification. The Public Service Commission uses the Working for Queensland survey to better understand the views of the sector's workforce, to build engaging work places that support employees to be productive and effective. Gair Park (1936) at the junction of Gladstone and Annerley Roads has an elegant cenotaph, and is on the Queensland heritage register. The courses available are accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). View the chief executive remuneration ranges and benefits. com Skip to Job Postings , Search Close. Alternatively, you can narrow your search by using the Region or Type of school fields or the map showing below. The ensembles of St Rita’s annually participate in one of the largest music festivals in Australia, the Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival. As such a Year 8 student receiving a grade 5 means that the teacher is predicting that, based on the evidence available at this time, will go on to achieve a grade 5 at the end of Year 11 in the subject. Health education over the two-year band of school in line with each individual school's learning program. Our band and ensemble program allow students to participate at all levels. We were meeting to finalise Gill’s appointment as the Patron for the NSW School Band Festival, now the Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival (ASBOF). Designed to help you display an advanced level of English, the free IELTS Masterclass will give you with the knowledge and skills to boost your confidence in the IELTS test. Currently seeking: Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone and more. A strong curriculum combined with a stimulating learning environment has seen NCC consistently achieve outstanding academic results. They should strive to understan. This ensemble performs on assemblies, Eisteddfods, school functions, jazz festivals and concerts. See the notes, listen to and preview scores and download sheet music online. Paterson College prides itself on its ever expanding instrumental program where tuition is available on most instruments. Director: Mr John Evenhuis Thursdays - 3:30pm - 4:45pm - Band Room Level 1 of the Islay Lee Learning. For programs without a quota, UQ offers places to all applicants who meet the program's minimum entry requirements. DET Policy and Procedure Register > All DET > Human Resource Management Procedures > Human Resources > Annual school banding and position classification evaluation for principals and heads of special education services (HOSES). The school will award a grade to each students 3 times a year, this is a Professional Prediction of the expected outcome. Previously musicians would have to travel to Brisbane or submit pieces via video. Nambour State College was founded in 2016, resulting from the amalgamation of Nambour State High School and Nambour State School. Queensland Catholic Music Festival: Our best year to date with our 13 ensembles winning 6 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze awards. Called the Overall Position (or OP) system, the current version has been in place since 1992. School reviews The Department of Education regularly reviews Queensland state schools to ensure they're delivering quality education to students. Clarinet Level 9 Instrumental Music Curriculum A 2018 1. School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) allow high school students - typically Years 11 and 12 - to work with an employer as paid employees, while studying for their senior certificate. Aspley State High School is an Independent Public School. This year, Queensland Music Festival is staging its most exciting signature event yet − a mass choral performance of the hit Little River Band song Help is on its Way, raising awareness of. Current skills at the level of Queensland Senior Secondary School Studies Maths B or equivalent are assumed. Teaching Resource: A script which can be used during readers' theater or Drama sessions, aimed at students 10 years and over. QSHBA provides tuition and performance opportunities for all ages and without social restriction. If not specified, no more than one band below the UQ degree program overall band requirement. The Fair Work Ombudsman is committed to providing advice that you can rely on. A school will apply these allowances to positions of responsibility which are appropriate to its structure. 0 for Speaking and Listening; or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 600 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 5. au Webpages Additional reporting information pertaining to Queensland State. English and Maths are rated with 5 grades while the overall academic performance has 3 rating scales for you to choose. Pastoral Care is a significant part of the NCC offering. au Webpages Additional reporting information pertaining to Queensland state schools is located on the My School website and the Queensland Government. The "indicative annual fee" is the cost of enrolling in the Doctor of Medicine (MD-Ochsner) for the 2020 academic year. We are a Queensland State School providing a quality education for Queensland students with a verified intellectual disability and possible secondary impairments including hearing, vision, physical and Autism Spectrum disorders. Feeds can be viewed using some browsers or by using a feed reader (also known as feed aggregator) software. Candidates can also undertake ensemble performance examinations, available for string, woodwind, brass, percussion or other mixed ensembles. On 3 October 2018 Together Queensland, Industrial Union of Employees applied to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) for assistance in making an agreement with respect to the State Government Entities Certified Agreement (the Core Agreement) negotiations. You can also meet our English language proficiency requirements if you can demonstrate one of the following: 1. Clayfield College supports a philosophy of inclusive education. At all levels, it involves Performing, Composing and Analysing, with considerable emphasis on developing aural skills through singing and listening. 0 in each sub-band of the IELTS; or acceptable scores in equivalent tests (PDF, 79. Attitude shift toward inclusion needs to be compelling and demonstrated by a genuine and rigorous teaching practices and evidence based adjustments. Teachers in the state will receive a 2. When a teacher can increase the students grade from below average to average or above for a year level in one year for the school. He allowed the pitch to cool and settle for three years, and then in 1930 he cut the funnel's stem. In a partnership with Coorparoo Australian Football Club, Coorparoo Secondary College aims to provide male and female students with the opportunity to develop their Australian Football ability and to aspire to an ‘elite’ level. View the chief executive remuneration ranges and benefits. These Carnivals are held in school time and a strong band of supporters attend to cheer on and encourage. In Australian Public Service (APS) agencies, most of the senior leadership group are Senior Executive Service (SES) employees, employed under the Opens in a new window Public Service Act 1999. We are introduced to them successively: Cameroonian Geraldine in a pool in Paris; Mohammed, an Algerian migrant, on the Paris Metro; Mongolian Bukhchuluun busks in Newtown, Sydney; and Asim, a. Welcome to Buddina State School. Far North Queensland- Teaching & Learning Services Team- A Guide to Assessment Tools and Year Level Benchmarks PURPOSE OF GUIDE: Version 9, JANUARY 2012: We acknowledge the work of South East Region- Assessment Group 2010. Since then, the pitch has slowly dripped out of the funnel - so slowly that it took eight years for the first drop to fall, and more than 40 years for another five to follow. Level Any All Levels All Middle School All Primary All Secondary All Senior School All University Beginners and Intermediate Kindergarten - Year 12 Not Specified Prep - Year 12 Prep - Year 6 Pre-Prep - Year 6 Primary and Secondary Secondary and Tertiary Year 10 - 12 Year 11 & 12 Year 12. Concert band scores, sets and parts, method books, collections and more. Your level on the scale is determined by your experience and your seniority. Middle Park State School Prep-Yr 7. At Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT), we understand this responsibility—and that is why we are committed to and passionate about nurturing our students’ academic, social and personal development in a caring and safe community. Skip links and keyboard navigation. Guitar Class in the Hawkeye State Number 32: The State of Iowa By Thomas Amoriello, Jr. Bill is an experienced music teacher who enjoys giving our students a love of music. Responsible to provide guidance and motivation to all the committees on a strategic level and day-to-day operation. 0 overall with a minimum 7. 5 per cent pay increase each year for the next three years for Queensland teachers, with new teacher classifications to be introduced. There are 10 qualifications at tertiary level (post school education). Website Design Margin Media; Places. Our school music program consists of choirs, instrumental ensembles and our very own Rock Band. 5-3, classical and contemporary. Chief executive pay and benefits. Teachers in the state will receive a 2. Enable teacher teams to be informed by disseminating information regarding school and departmental priorities in a timely manner. Secondary School Teacher job description, duties and education requirements; UNIT GROUP 2414 SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS. Music Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Teacher and more on Indeed. Band 1 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Band 2 Step 5 Band 3 Promotional Teaching Positions Assistant Teacher Community Teachers Step 6 Step 7 Senior Officers Supply Teachers Effective 1 January 1999, all payment at the Band 3 Step 1 classification level. In Queensland there are 1241 state schools and 520 independent and catholic schools. Registered Level 2 Teacher. Ensemble parts perfected at an individual level in lessons are then brought together to create the whole through the ensemble. Every day, our teachers make a difference in the lives of students in diverse communities across Queensland. Has taught at the George Enescu School of Music in Bucuresti, Romania Currently conducts a number of string ensembles at Primary and Secondary levels. served two years in the one position at the one school with a transfer rating level of 6 or 7; or. Find out what's changed and how you can provide feedback. school curriculum and assessment plans, year level and band plans, teacher lesson and topic overviews and assessment materials • and topic outlines and teacher and student resources • multi-level materials including whole-school curriculum and assessment plans, Years P-6 and 7-10 semester overviews, multi-level classroom planning. Spinifex State College has a combined campus concert band. AMEB Qld offers Theory examinations in Music Craft, Theory of Music and Musicianship as. Arrange financial planning and strategy of the Rp 2 billion events with the team and successful in raising and allocating the support from more than 100 Media Partners, Sponsors, Tenants, and Vendors. Component Band Scores. The issue. Like similar systems used throughout the rest of Australia, the OP shows how well a student has performed in their senior secondary studies compared with all other OP-eligible students in Queensland. Religious Education at St Gerard Majella comprises two complementary dimensions: The Religion Curriculum and The Religious Life of the School. View the chief executive remuneration ranges and benefits. You are required to provide evidence of ELP with your application unless you completed the full four years of higher education study required for. The Yr 12 Formal is held after the final Year 12 exams in November and is attended by all Year 12 students, the Principal and Yr 12 teachers. Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. The Queensland Teachers Union want a 4. Children in this program will become members of our school band and ensemble. The ATAR is the primary mechanism used nationally for tertiary admissions and indicates a student's position relative to other students. Year 3 – 6 participate in Choir and Band. Metro South Health is the major provider of public health services in the Brisbane south side, Logan, Redlands and Scenic Rim regions. DET Policy and Procedure Register > All DET > Human Resource Management Procedures > Human Resources > Annual school banding and position classification evaluation for principals and heads of special education services (HOSES). NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair Today we visit Iowa with Sam Johnson, who teaches two music exploratory classes at Humboldt Middle School in Humboldt: one focused on the guitar, and the other focused. NAPLAN results for a selected school can be compared with the average results of a group of schools with similar students, and with the averaged results of all Australian schools. Teaching Resource: A script which can be used during readers' theater or Drama sessions, aimed at students 10 years and over. The Australian Qualifications Framework sets out what a student should be able to do once they finish their. Whether you are looking to get your day started on the right foot, or looking to reach a fitness goal, TAFE Queensland’s South Bank Campus is where you need to be. The purpose of this document is to support school leaders in REVIEWING a whole school assessment and monitoring framework. Maryborough Naval Volunteer Band, Queensland, 1905 (level 1) 9am–8pm:. 5 band below the specified UQ program requirement. Band Program & 6 the instrument and participate in band. She is kept busy running a curriculum band program for all year 5 & 6 students, teaching Music Performance (extension Music) to classes of year 7 & 8 students, teaching Year 9 & 10 elective music, conducting multiple ensembles in Junior, Middle and Senior school and organising the instrumental and. working towards QLD & Australian School Swimming Championships. dvd Meet the PM BenchMark Reading assessMent ResouRce LEVEL 20 FICTION LEVEL 19 NONFICTION The PM Reading Level Table and formulas for calculating self-correction and accuracy rates appear on the back page. Teacher salaries in Queensland government schools are dependent on where you are on the teacher pay scale. NSW teacher salary is set by where you are on the main pay scale and your accreditation level. Final Report: Making Every Day Count: Effective strategies to improve student attendance in Queensland state schools School of Education and ISSR. The championship has categories for all levels types of band from. In Australian Public Service (APS) agencies, most of the senior leadership group are Senior Executive Service (SES) employees, employed under the Opens in a new window Public Service Act 1999. Therefore, the bandscales levels do not align with the year levels presented in learning area sequences. Currently, the school has a student population of about 950 students and eighty teaching staff. The concert provided a perfect opportunity for musicians of all levels to showcase their repertoire after a term of working hard during weekly rehearsals. Queensland Year 12 or equivalent qualifications To be offered a place in an undergraduate program, you need to have successfully completed Queensland Year 12, or a qualification equivalent to Queensland Year 12 , with the required. university) qualifications that total at least 4 years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study, including an approved teacher education qualification. If a teacher then can maintain that student grade then they are an excellent teacher. As well as competing. band level 100% 100% 99% State Mean 410 390 400 421 393 School Mean 434 +15. The information above is correct and I support this nomination. Queensland, for example, has 950 primary music specialists and instrumental teachers working in their schools, and music education is provided in 87% of State schools. Currently, the school has a student population of about 950 students and eighty teaching staff. Be Connected. Bond University | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Year 3 – 6 participate in Choir and Band. He loves providing many different opportunities for the band students to show off their skills. Paterson College is delivered via private tuition on a chosen instrument and involvement in extra-curricular ensembles. Enable teacher teams to be informed by disseminating information regarding school and departmental priorities in a timely manner. Education Queensland's Instrumental Music Program was established by the Department of Education in Queensland state schools in 1971. I can provide tuition in all subjects from Prep-Grade 7 and maths (Year 8-10) and science (Year 8-10). Students can thus enjoy both the benefits of an education at Springfield and access to the highest level of school sport. This rate is the equivalent to Band 3 Step 1 classification level. In 2014 approximately 780 students were enrolled in the college. 5 band below the sub-band requirement. Payment for lessons is made directly to the school via school fee accounts. First time to EEi? Learn More!. Jazz Band is the pinnacle of Band and Stage Music at St Andrews. working towards Australian Age & State level competition. Queensland state school class size target achievements Count of classes by target achievement category group, school, school category, geographical information, year level group and calendar year. In Queensland there are 1241 state schools and 520 independent and catholic schools. Inspired learning for life Welcome to Lutheran Education Queensland. I look forward to meeting your child/ren and yourselves and welcoming you personally, into our school. Blood Bank is a five piece Indie-Post Punk outfit from Brisbane, Australia. Indicative Skill Level:. Guitar Lessons Mackay - Minster St, Mackay, Queensland 4740 - Rated 5 based on 5 Reviews "Adrian taught my 11 year old daughter guitar for over 6 months. Just select a school or a suburb or a town to view. Every year, students audition and are placed in a compulsory ensemble, orchestra or concert band. model to band students, and a different subject scaling method. Stanthorpe State High School values all people and exists to benefit our students and our community. Garage and school band experience. These ensembles perform at College events including the Annual Thanksgiving Celebration, Open Day, Orientation Day, and College assemblies, liturgies and masses. Cairns School of Distance Education is a Queensland state school offering educational services to home based and school based learners from prep to year 12. The Cathedral School runs a comprehensive rowing program for students in Years 8 – 12. The program encompasses orchestral string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. What is the colour wheel? How do the colours and levels work? What sort of books will my child read? Does the colour wheel relate to the reading National Standards?. The Queensland College of Teachers is the teacher registration body in Qld. Enable teacher teams to be informed by disseminating information regarding school and departmental priorities in a timely manner. As well as competing. This 20 piece band included one drummer and 19 brass instrument players and was led by Band Master Professor Seale. 2017 school financial information, including capital expenditure and sources of funding. If you are appointed as an. Some people claim to be a singing teacher but have no knowledge or qualifications when it comes to how the voice. What is the colour wheel? How do the colours and levels work? What sort of books will my child read? Does the colour wheel relate to the reading National Standards?. Some Queensland schools also offer certificate courses as part of Years 10–12. The ATAR is the primary mechanism used nationally for tertiary admissions and indicates a student's position relative to other students. They should strive to understan. At Helensvale State High School, we aspire for each and every student to succeed. The fore runner to our beloved Queensland Police Pipes and Drums, is the original Queensland Police Brass Band which was in existence between 1895 and 1905. They also compete at the Dalby Eisteddfod. 0 for Reading and Writing and 7. To find out what teachers earn in the rest of the country, see our full article on teacher salaries and pay scales in Australia. 860 Brunswick St is a light and airy converted Queenslander, with a large carpeted room for hire on the lower level of the building with retractable glass doors. Find your ideal job at SEEK with 34 early childhood teacher jobs found in Townsville QLD 4810. Our strong culture promotes and reflects the Godly principles and values that have made Heights College the signature school that it is today. You must hold higher education (ie. Instrumental music at A. Reading levels - posted in Your Child's Education - Year one and beyond: DD is in kindergarten (i. Browns Plains State High School aims to empower all students, living up to our motto diligence and integrity. Students’ actual reading levels may vary more widely. Clarinet Level 9 Instrumental Music Curriculum A 2018 1. To assist in the impact of private music tuition on academic classes,. Therefore, the bandscales levels do not align with the year levels presented in learning area sequences. The main type of energy of stereos and computers is: A nuclear energy B. Apply now to be what you want to be. Home to more than 9 80 students from Prep to Year 6, Gumdale State School is known for its high standards, education excellence and inclusive culture. 2 of this Award and the salary prescribed for the above classifications. • Concert Band– students will further develop performance skills in their chosen woodwind, brass or percussion instruments under the direction of their teacher and the HOD. She is kept busy running a curriculum band program for all year 5 & 6 students, teaching Music Performance (extension Music) to classes of year 7 & 8 students, teaching Year 9 & 10 elective music, conducting multiple ensembles in Junior, Middle and Senior school and organising the instrumental and. eric46713: Musician in Samford, Queensland. Commencing in 2001, the program is managed at the regional level and involves regional and state finals. The structure of classroom teacher pay scales in Queensland range from band one to band three, with each band containing further sub-categories. For programs without a quota, UQ offers places to all applicants who meet the program's minimum entry requirements. Sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. A new Health website for all Australians. Extracurricular Activities. These are our very beginners and each student is expected to commit for 6 months as a minimum. Our values and beliefs reflect the high standards of our local community - respect, responsibility and cooperation. Click on heading for salaries at 1 July 2016, 2017 and 2018 for - Stream 1 (Teaching stream which includes Band 1, 2 and 3 teachers, Senior Teachers and Experienced Senior Teachers). Your level on the scale is determined by your experience and your seniority. There is a great deal of science and physics behind safe vocal production which is either learnt at a tertiary level or through specific vocal pedagogy study. SATURDAY SCHOOLS - SALARIES AND RATES OF PAY (2014‐2016) Remuneration, Monetary Rates Per Annum ($) Classification Saturday Sessional rate from the first pay period to commence on or after 1. Ensembles – Band, Choral and Strings. In 2014, the Queensland Government announced funding for an additional 16 specialist music teachers to build on a program they see as integral to school education. What does school band mean? Information and translations of school band in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Enable teacher teams to be informed by disseminating information regarding school and departmental priorities in a timely manner. Click your icon to enter. Instrumental music at A. From 2020, the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) will replace the Overall Position (OP) as the standard pathway to tertiary study for Queensland Year 12s. To be eligible for registration as a teacher in Queensland you must be able to communicate in spoken and written English at a professional level with students, parents, teachers and others. Explore the QCT. • Ed Dept, school principal and teachers in the school are familiar with the ACT ESL moderations tasks and understand the meanings of the scores 1 - 5 and their implications for funding and staffing. When students, parents and staff show respect for themselves and each other in the way in which daily business is done then learning will take. Salaries at 1 July 2016, 2017 and 2018 for - Stream 1 (Teaching stream which includes Band 1, 2 and 3 teachers, Senior Teachers and Experienced Senior Teachers) - Stream 2 (Heads of Program stream which includes HOCs, HODs, Go, HOSES and SGOs) - Stream 3 (School leaders stream which includes SL1 - SL7 & DSL1- DSL3) - Community Teachers and Assistant Teachers - Supply teachers; and - allowances. The Public Service Commission uses the Working for Queensland survey to better understand the views of the sector's workforce, to build engaging work places that support employees to be productive and effective. 16 3 $ 50,667 $ 1,942. Test results are valid for two years from the date of the test, and must be valid upon commencement at UQ. 00 26-50 7,881 302. Just select a school or a suburb or a town to view. The Music Teachers at Toowoomba Grammar School are highly trained, qualified and experienced professionals. CAREFUL LEVELLING. Fears for missing Queensland boy. * Higher Degree by Research in the Health Sciences where research is undertaken in a clinical placement setting: IELTS only with overall band score of 7, with a score of 7 in each sub-band of listening, reading, writing and speaking. Adjustments to these allowances following State Wage determinations will maintain this relativity. The issue. Visit PayScale to research teacher aide hourly pay by city, experience, skill, employer and more. The program encompasses orchestral string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. The main type of energy of stereos and computers is: A nuclear energy B. A large Special Education Unit provides additional support structures within the school. Hi, my name is Benny Smith and I tutor high school level mathematics. Most disadvantaged SLAs in QLD – comparison with 2007 (Bands illustrate the severity of disadvantage experienced by a location with Band 1 being most severe. QACI learners seek a rich and integrated academic curriculum and collaborative learning experiences. Our School Vision, "Success for all - where learners come first", is evidenced in our constant belief that all students deserve a personally rewarding and quality education that focuses on each child's social, emotional, physical and academic development. Through our fundraising efforts we provide much needed financial aid to help support the Choir, Band and Drama Groups in their endeavors. The concert band plays music from a diverse range of musical styles and is open to all senior school musicians who play a wind or brass instrument. Find your ideal job at SEEK with 34 early childhood teacher jobs found in Townsville QLD 4810. Welcome to Fortitude Valley State Secondary College, the first school to be opened in the inner city Brisbane in over 50 years. I have taught at the secondary level in maths and in learning support. The studentships are awarded to learn any of the courses offered by the School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences at The University of Queensland. a special school or school for children with disabilities. jpg 1,942 × 1,942; 1. Teachers award one of five levels of achievement to students after they complete a course of study, which are as follows: Very High Achievement (VHA) High Achievement (HA). Members range from 8-17 years and learn not only valuable musical skills, but also develop discipline, respect, commitment, teamwork and a sense of achievement. The students in this band range from intermediate to experienced levels. * Higher Degree by Research in the Health Sciences where research is undertaken in a clinical placement setting: IELTS only with overall band score of 7, with a score of 7 in each sub-band of listening, reading, writing and speaking. Junior Big Band Thursday 3. National standards. 0 for Speaking and Listening - A score of at least 7. A commitment of two years is expected for current Year 4 students and three years for current Year 3 students to enable us to form a concert band. ANNUAL REPORT 2017 (BASED ON 2016 DATA) SCHOOL PROFILE. Boonah State School has a strong reputation in our community for providing quality learning outcomes and lasting memories for children and their families. Queensland's peak group of Secondary Principals and Deputy Principals offer extensive representation, the chance to influence policy, departmental procedures, along with professional development opportunities,. To be registered as a teacher in South Australia you must meet the Board's minimum qualification requirements. Students of this school come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and they are offered a multitude of academic, sporting and cultural opportunities. Please note that the grade levels assigned to letter and number levels on this chart reflect ideal expectations only. Safety, respect and learning are the key underpinnings of the quality education on offer at Centenary Heights State High School. Extra-curricular Music at St Margaret’s offers students a broad range of opportunities through which they can experience music at a variety of levels. Janette was the recipient of an Australian Government Quality Teacher Program's Recognition of Excellence in Teaching School Music Education Award in 2007 and is an active member of ASME Qld, co-convening their 2011 National Conference held on the Gold Coast and currently being Secretary of the ASME Qld Chapter. Maryborough Naval Volunteer Band, Queensland, 1905 (level 1) 9am–8pm:. In recent years cultural exchanges have involved overseas trips to Japan and New Zealand. 5 across all four skill areas of Listening, Speaking,. At Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT), we understand this responsibility—and that is why we are committed to and passionate about nurturing our students' academic, social and personal development in a caring and safe community. The school's culture is characterised by the provision of individualised curriculum and high levels of educational support, achieved through close professional working relationships with. 5 PROBE Level 17 18 Reading Age (Years) 13-14 13. Woombye State School is a part of the Sunshine Coast North instrumental music program and offer free weekly lessons to interested students: the String Orchestra Program (starting in year 3), and the Concert Band Program (starting in year 4) i. 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Avenger, Josh Monroe, Mac, Nelly.
The Lord of Lightning: Darkness Falls
Paul Malmont
Howard Porter
The story opens with the climax of another Doc Savage adventure as he rescues victims of a mad scientist’s rampaging lions. Spurning thanks, he returns via dirigible to his New York headquarters. As the airship nears the building, lightning flashes down burning the ground, then strikes the dirigible, setting it aflame. Doc swings toward the safety of the skyscraper just in time to rescue two boys on a school field trip from the collapse of the observation deck. He calmly chats about baseball to distract them from the danger of leaping over newly forming chasms in the masonry. Discovering the adults in the party dead, Doc also learns that the fire has filled his office suite, cutting off all escape….
Meanwhile, outside the court building downtown, Ham Brooks is giving an interview to the press with his exonerated client when lightning strikes and kills the man. At Columbia University another series of bolts destroys the classroom where Monk Mayfair is lecturing on chemistry….
Back at the skyscraper, Doc rescues the boys by carrying them on a plunge down the shaft of his pneumatic elevator, striking the walls to slow their descent and landing on the safety foam at the bottom. They are helped out of the shaft by Renny Renwick just as the walls collapse and the top of the building plunges to the street. A phone call assures them Johnny is safe but Long Tom calls to say that his new bride Marlena was critically inured by a lightning strike on their ship. Doc orders him to the hospital and heads to the Hidalgo Trading Company where he and Renny link up with Monk. Doc knows this attack is personal…then lightning strikes the building they are in….
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Worst Nightmare, Part One: The Wounded
Jason Starr
Scott Hampton
Daniel Vozzo
After an evening at a bar, a young woman is walked home by a man she just met. At the door, he pulls a knife and forces her inside. A stranger pushes in after them, shoves the man out the window and cuffs him to the fire escape by an ankle with his head downward. He calmly instructs the woman to report that the West Side Rapist is hanging out at her apartment….
Richard Benson returns to the inner city headquarters of his organization, Justice Inc. were he offers crime victims their last hope for satisfaction. He walks past his team, denying questions about the rapist and enters his office. Staff member Josh leaves to follow up a tip on a teenage runaway but vanishes down at a pier. Soon a homeless man delivers a note demanding a one million dollar ransom for Josh’s safe return; it is signed, "Your Worst Nightmare." The attack on his teammate recalls Benson to the murder of his own family years ago, which left him the bitter force of vengeance he is…. Snapping into action, he assigns Nellie to study the case Josh was working on, Mac to examine the phone records to trace Josh’s movements, and Smitty to investigate the scene of his disappearance. He promises there will be hell to pay….
Peter Silvestro (April 16, 2010)
Comments: The cover features the familiar Bantam logo, though with less of a swoop. Again, Ham has a mustache, easily the most common deviation from the source material. First mention of Doc Savage having a private bank (“First National Bank of Hidalgo, natch). On Justice Inc., Richard Benson is nicknamed “Benny” instead of “Dick” presumably to ward off juvenile snickering (why not “Rick,” though?). Benson mentions Doc Savage at one point.
The Doc Savage tale is an apocalyptic adrenaline rush of action—too bad the episode is so short we don’t really get a feel for the series. It seems more contemporary than FIRST WAVE, which has a period mood. Visually it’s nice with a larger than life look befitting the Man of Bronze. Doc is given a toned-down widow’s peak and the standard torn shirt, with the aides looking okay but not that distinctive. Two new details: Long Tom is a newlywed and Monk has a pet rat, Tort (no mention of Habeas Corpus). The only debit is that it seems like a drawn out version of the opening scene of “The Doom on Thunder Isle!” from Marvel’s b&w DOC SAVAGE #1 and that was just another baddie with a lightning machine until they added all the puzzles and moved it into Dr Moreau territory. Can’t wait to see what they do to make this original.
The Justice Inc. story pitches it quite a bit darker and grittier than the pulp original, seeming more like “Punisher, P.I.” than Dick Benson the Avenger. Clearly “The Avenger” (the series’ original title back in 1940) can’t be used because Marvel has laid claim to that word since 1962; an early-70s DC adaptation was also called “Justice Inc.” after the first novel in the series. This series is clearly set in the here-and-now with cell phones, haircuts, and dialogue indicating the twenty-first century. One of the most modern aspects of the original tales was Benson’s multiracial team: here, though, Josh Newton is now Josh Monroe and his wife Rosabel has been dropped. Also Nellie (no surname given) appears to be Asian. The biggest surprise is that there is no mention of Benson’s face-molding abilities, in fact we don’t see him in action, aside from the opening sequence so don’t yet know what he’s capable of. He is a lot more intense and bitter than the original, with a hard, vicious edge to his avenging. Verdict: Hard to tell: by splitting the magazine between two series (and tacking on a preview of Zatanna’s new series), we don’t see enough of either Doc or “Benny” to get much of an idea what either is going to be like. Here’s hoping the series is so popular that Justice Inc is spun off into its own title and Doc gets the entire book to himself.
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Flyff US & EU Moderators (forums & in-game)
The MODs help CMs with events and even run their own small events from time to time! They are not tied to one server only and will visit all five US servers and the EU server from time to time. So how will you be able to identify them in-game?
A MOD character has a [MOD] tag in front of his character name.
A MOD character uses the same name in-game as on the forums ([MOD] Amenofus and [MOD] NyKo).
A MOD character is part of the Moderators guild.
Although they are MODs, they won't have any special powers in-game. Therefore they won't be able to teleport you, ban players, create items, etc. They will buff you though with their special MOD buff sticks! And of course you can ask them questions if you need help with the game. They're all here to help you
Currently we have the following active MODs on the English Flyff forums:
Senior (MOD)Nyko
(MOD)Entrosum
(MOD)Serabell
Should you ever have an issue with any of the MODs, please send a ticket to our customer support team.
Last edited by (MOD)Amenofus; 26-12-19, 07:10 PM.
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"A MOD character has a [MOD] tag in front of his character name"
(MOD) Tag will look like this in game
(MOD)Tiasess in De.Flyff for example with the special MOD buff sticks
I am curious How our Mods Niko and Scarlet will look like in our 5 servers in US.Flyff and EN.Flyff (Clockwork).
Nerve commented
I could post a screenshot if you'd like but I'm pretty sure almost all people have seen me around at least once in the year and a half that I've been a mod.
TheBestBpEver
This is a serious question. Whats the point of mods in a dead game? Theres literally less than 50 people active probably on all us servers at peak times. This game hasn't been updated in over 4 years? It's done if you guys don't buy developing rights and merge the servers. You also need to balance this pay to win stuff. Wipe the penya completely and allow spros,apros,xpros,gpros in game for penya from npcs at least.
MrBR
Originally posted by TheBestBpEver View Post
You also need to balance this pay to win stuff
This game is so far past this point that it isn't even funny...
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Latino staff? We are always on the server, (Ignore us ¬¬) /invisible / Summon
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Wildie
do we have mods in kargo server ?
Would any moderators or CM staff let me know are there any Mod position available or how we can apply for the position. Thanks kindly.
(MOD)NyKo
Hey Chrysalis, at the moment there is no open position, when there is one it will be posted here at the forum so that everyone gets the opportunity to apply.
Thank you for the prompt response NyKo.
Any chance that the emoticons will be updated, perhaps even with those old onion emoticons?
MrBR commented
At this point I'm just impressed that this version hasn't been shut down yet. The whole server merge thing kind of shows how things are working these days. That being said it's realistically the same as it's always been with respect to the CM staff having the ability to change things about the game. I'm just amazed that this game even brings in the money to make it worth paying some kind of staff and to keep the servers open.
Wasn't JP Flyff more or less its own game in many respects, though?
Pabo commented
@MrBR
It's more or less the same game. The mechanics of the "game play" is identical with the same bugs.
Same events from the developers with a different time, sooner or rather later with Webzen, different cash shop promotion,..
"At this point I'm just impressed that this version hasn't been shut down yet.... That being said it's realistically the same as it's always been with respect to the CM staff having the ability to change things about the game. "
Yep. We have some very awesome events from our Flyff Webzen team, that I never saw in j.Flyff version.
Webzen doesn't support Flyff Legacy but others mobile games. http://www.webzen.com/
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Your siggy is gone in the forum. If you lost it.
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Tanuki ... the best server ever.
I expect friends from japan coming in end of September with all bunch of new Yukata : )
1SealedGuardian
Greetings Mods and Long time Flyffers,
My name is Xantru- Leader of a now defunct guild once known as Divine Force. I used to play Flyff for 6 years (2007 to 2012) before the economy became unbalanced and moonstones became a rare find, unless you shopped around for them. I am posting on this forum because during those years, I and other international friends of genuinely enjoyed the game and the interconnectivity it provided for us. I wanted to ask, out of curiosity and on behalf of those I enjoyed playing alongside, What is the outlook for Flyff? Are there plans to update the game? Improve the overall mechancis of play? I would like to see this game resurge. It's not too late for Flyff to make a comeback. Perhaps its the nostalgia, but this game has the fertile foundation to leave a refreshing impact on the new generation of gamers. Just my thoughts, from one who thoroughly enjoyed (and occassionally still enjoys) the beauty of the Madrigal and all it's inhabitants.
Just some thoughts I hope the GMs and Developers consider.
Xantru
GartugaKM commented
I don't it's gonna be updated any time soon.
Pauljohn
my account is scam from this name [removed],, my item my account gone please help me report this,and especially ROG GUILD & ILIOLOTEAM GUILD
IGL. ShhhX
server: Mocomochi
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Belated Bank Failure Friday… A Threefor!
Yes, the weekly ritual continued last night…
Florida, Maryland, Utah Banks Shut as Financial Crisis Deepens
By Ari Levy
Jan. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Banks in Florida, Maryland and Utah were closed yesterday as regulators wrapped up the busiest month for failures since the housing slump began in 2006.
Ocala National Bank in Florida and Suburban Federal Savings Bank of Crofton, Maryland, were shut by federal regulators, according to statements sent by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. MagnetBank of Salt Lake City was seized by the Utah Department of Financial Institutions. The banks had total assets of $876.4 million and deposits of $790 million.
Six banks have failed this month as tumbling home prices and a 16-year high in unemployment boost foreclosures. The FDIC classified 171 banks as “problem” in the third quarter, a 46 percent jump from the previous period amid the worst housing crisis since the Great Depression.
Regulators closed 25 U.S. banks last year, the most since 1993, draining money from the FDIC deposit insurance fund, which had $34.6 billion as of Sept. 30. Ocala and Suburban Federal combined will cost the FDIC fund about $225.6 million, the regulator said. No estimate was provided for MagnetBank.
Suburban Federal’s seven offices were scheduled to open today as branches of The Bank of Essex of Tappahannock, Virginia, which acquired the deposits. The Office of Thrift Supervision said it seized the bank because of more than a year of losses stemming from soured residential, construction and land loans.
“The OTS determined that Suburban was critically undercapitalized and in unsound condition,” the regulator said in an e-mailed statement.
Deposits Insured
Ocala was closed by the Officer of the Comptroller of Currency. CenterState Bank of Florida in Winter Haven is assuming the deposits and four branches.
“Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage,” the FDIC said in the Ocala statement.
The FDIC said it was unable to find a buyer for MagnetBank’s deposits, the first time that’s happened since 2004. Insured customers will be mailed checks for their funds next week.
The FDIC, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve have stepped up efforts to aid U.S. institutions that reported more than $500 billion in writedowns and credit losses, and raised more than $400 billion in capital last year. The U.S. on Jan. 16 gave Bank of America Corp., the largest bank by assets, $20 billion cash and $118 billion in asset guarantees to help absorb losses after the acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co. Citigroup Inc. got $20 billion and $301 billion in guarantees in November.
Now, if only I can get someone to make this video for me with the names of all the failed banks flashing up in sequence, now that would be “rich.”
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New Dynamics: Consolidation and 4G uptake redefine sector landscape
The Indian telecom sector is undergoing a significant change. As the market evolves to adopt new technologies and new growth drivers emerge, operators are re-looking at their business strategies. Consolidation has gained momentum and several operators are resorting to mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to derive operational benefits and ensure long-term sustainability. Data is being seen as the key revenue driver as operators focus on garnering 4G market share. Industry experts share their views on the emerging trends…
What are your views on the changing competitive landscape in the telecom sector and what are the key emerging trends?
Rahul Agarwal
The Indian telecom industry is witnessing consolidation and recent deals, wherein major Indian operators acquired spectrum from other service providers, only hint at smaller companies planning to exit the industry. Some recent deals like Reliance Jio Infocomm’s acquisition of MTS and Bharti Airtel’s acquisition of Videocon’s spectrum in the 1800 MHz band are some major steps towards consolidation. Meanwhile, operators also have a 4G strategy in place while acquiring spectrum or entering into any M&A activity. Further, operators like Vodafone and Idea Cellular have rolled out 4G services in a number of circles and are targeting the data market aggressively. They are also expected to invest in network modernisation and expansion. The entry of Reliance Jio will intensify the competition further and keep tariff increases at bay.
Kunal Bajaj
One of the key trends that we are witnessing is consolidation, and this was anticipated a long time back because the operating economics has not been sustainable for telecom companies. This can be attributed to the increased capex requirements for network deployment, network upgrades and spectrum acquisition. While costs have increased, revenues have not kept pace. This has compelled operators to look for consolidation opportunities that can help them monetise their unutilised assets.
Hemant Joshi
Consolidation is already taking place among telecom network and tower companies; however, its pace needs to accelerate. Global telecom equipment manufacturers are setting up research and development centres and manufacturing facilities in India and hence, bringing in huge investments. In the next few years, more consumers will switch to smartphones, thereby increasing data uptake. Moreover, 4G services are expected to transform the consumer behaviour and usage patterns, demanding a high quality and personalised user experience.
Inderpreet Kaur
Consolidation is under way in the telecom industry. While Reliance Communications and Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited have already concluded a merger agreement, smaller operators are likely to follow suit either by way of M&As or by consolidating their spectrum assets. The entry of new players such as Reliance Jio will not only increase competition, but will also encourage operators to identify and implement new business models centered on data and digital services. The likely trends in the telecom sector are as follows:
• The key policy reforms may be a game changer. The clearing of the spectrum sharing and trading norms indicates a move towards a more liberalised and flexible policy environment. Policy changes are likely to benefit large operators.
• While voice remains the bread-and-butter segment, data is expected to show strong growth. The growth in voice revenues is declining due to immense pressure on pricing in a 12-player market, while operators are still reporting mid-single-digit growth in voice minutes on networks. Data pricing is experiencing similar pressure, but growth in traffic is offsetting pricing cuts. According to Ovum estimates, data revenues are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 15.1 per cent between 2015 and 2020, and with a much slower growth rate, voice will account for 60.4 per cent of total mobile services revenues by 2018.
• There will be consolidation among smaller players while incumbents will focus on increasing the proportion of high-ARPU subscribers. A 12-player market is not sustainable as operators have to recoup the benefits of their investments in spectrum and networks. Smaller players are likely to exit (through either acquisitions or mergers) or find niche markets that they can serve profitably.
What will be the likely impact of the ongoing consolidation on industry stakeholders?
The ongoing consolidation and spectrum acquisition could further add to operator debt. The entry of Reliance Jio is expected to intensify competition, making it difficult for the incumbents to increase tariffs. Operators are also likely to invest in network expansion and modernisation in order to foray into the 3G and 4G markets. Operator consolidation will pose new challenges for tower companies. Fewer operators and increasing spectrum sharing/trading deals will result in fewer tenants. This will have an adverse effect on their margins and, in turn, result in higher rentals.
Consolidation amongst operators and tower companies will not have an immediate and direct impact on vendors and other players in the ecosystem. Meanwhile, from the consumer perspective, consolidation is likely to give greater pricing power to operators. We are already seeing that prices are not falling in the same way as they used to in the past. In fact, in some cases, they have actually started to rise because of the elimination of promotional offers, freebies and other introductory schemes.
The telecom industry has been highly competitive with 12 operators and the lowest ARPU in the world. With the cost of doing business increasing, there is an urgent need for consolidation, which will lead to efficient use of spectrum and profitability.
What are the key strengths and strategies needed for an operator to ensure long-term business growth and sustainability?
One of the key strengths that an operator needs is the ability to maintain a rational cost base. Further, the operators need to optimise capex to ensure maximum returns on the investments. In addition, they need to maintain consumer loyalty, which has assumed more significance, given the fact that operators are attempting to increase tariffs.
Operators need to focus on increasing data usage and gear up for the opportunities arising from Digital India, for example, smart energy, smart cars, smart metering, etc., which will be very data intensive. Improving the customer experience should also be a key focus area.
• Spectrum is the key, supported by robust fibre (backhaul) infrastructure: As the focus shifts towards improving service quality, the amount of spectrum available per mobile subscriber has to improve. As compared to developed and developing markets such as the US, Japan, France, Germany, Italy and China, India has among the lowest mobile spectrum and MHz per mobile subscriber at present.
• Network investments have to increase to match other Asian markets: In 2015, the capex per subscriber in India was just $6 as compared to $35 for every mobile subscriber in China. Operators looking to make a successful transition from the current 2G-centric model will have to narrow the gap in per-subscriber capex over the next five years.
• Long term evolution (LTE) as a new revenue stream: For deriving the best business case for LTE investments, the operator focus should be on capturing new revenue streams rather than winning market share. Given that ARPU levels had fallen from $2.56 per month to $2.38 per month (although subscriptions have grown by 8 per cent) in the past year, LTE should aim at lifting ARPUs by offering data services.
Where does India stand vis-à-vis other developing markets in terms of telecom technology advancement? What is your outlook for 5G?
The Indian telecom market is ahead of most African markets and certainly at par with other developing markets. Although we were late in 3G adoption, we are fully adopting 4G across multiple bands. However, fixed broadband is an area where we lag considerably compared to other markets.
It is too early to comment on the outlook for 5G technology in India as the technology has not been commercialised anywhere. Here, we are generally not able to adopt a new technology in its early life cycle stages because we do not have that many high-end consumers who could justify investments in a new technology. We generally adopt technologies that have matured and improved up to a certain point and then take them forward.
In terms of technology adoption, India is lagging behind its global peers. This is mainly because of the high roll-out costs in a vast country like India. In addition, the high debt burden of operators does not allow them to spend on deploying new and innovative services. As far as 5G in concerned, it will take a long time for it to enter India as this market is yet to witness a full-fledged roll-out of 4G services.
China and India have been the two most dynamic mobile markets in the world. Where China has successfully made the transition from mobile telephony to smartphone and mobile internet, India remains 2G-centric, with 83 per cent of the total subscriber base on GSM networks. As of end-2015, only one in seven mobile subscriptions was 3G or 4G in India as compared to more than one in two mobile subscriptions in China. Although smartphone adoption is growing rapidly in India, only a minority of smartphone owners use mobile broadband services.
What will be the key growth drivers for the Indian telecom market?
The Indian telecom market is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing markets. The increasing penetration of mobile phones and internet services, and the proliferation of utility services such as e-governance, mobile education, health and banking have actively helped bridge the gap between rural and urban India. Some of the key growth drivers in the Indian telecom space going forward are as follows:
• Emerging middle class: With the growing middle class population, there is an increased appetite for the emerging telecom services and greater possibility for the uptake of mobility services.
• Rising disposable income: With the growing middle class households and higher disposable incomes, there is an increase in spending and demand for consumer services. India remains a high-potential market with accelerated market growth expected over the next seven years. India’s GDP (at constant prices) had grown about four times during 1990-2009 and is expected to be on an unprecedented growth trajectory, supported by a GDP growth of 6-7 per cent.
• Mobile broadband growth to pick up in India: The first phase of the telecom revolution was about voice connectivity and the next phase, which is ongoing, is about data transfer. Despite the impetus given by the government and other key stakeholders to increase broadband penetration, it continues to be negligible. Factors like poor fibre connectivity, availability of affordable smart devices, next-generation network roll-outs and cost-effectiveness of wireless technology as an access medium make mobile broadband the perfect solution for the broadband connectivity woes in India. The large population and low broadband penetration presents a huge opportunity waiting to be tapped. An underserved broadband market not only puts the sector on an unprecedented growth trajectory, but also offers immense growth prospects for service providers and equipment players. Growth in wireless broadband will help increase non-voice revenues for telecom companies. Further, increased market accessibility augurs well for innovation and manufacturing in the sector.
• LTE roll-outs: As the demand for mobile broadband services continues to grow, service providers are moving towards faster data networks. With LTE technology offering lower operating costs for mobile data transfer, mobile operators worldwide are progressively committing themselves to LTE network deployments in a bid to move towards 4G services. In India, while 4G spectrum was auctioned in 2010, the roll-outs thus far have been limited to only a few cities. However, the prospects for LTE in a country like India are encouraging as the growth of fixed broadband subscribers has been abysmal. Besides, poor fibre connectivity and cost effectiveness of wireless technology as an access medium make mobile broadband the ideal choice for increasing broadband penetration beyond urban habitats.
• Availability of affordable devices: The price of handsets and other customer premises equipment including modems have been falling due to the declining cost of materials, manufacturing, etc. There has been a constant drop in the average selling price of smartphones. This can be largely attributed to the decreasing cost of chipsets and other components. In addition, intense competition in the market has led to a price reduction.
• Government efforts to increase broadband penetration: The government’s efforts to increase broadband penetration also bode well for the growth of the sector.
The key growth driver will be consolidation across the ecosystem. It will have an impact on the operators’ ability to rationalise investments and on consumers in terms of the price that they pay for services. Finally, we need to see how things pan out once Reliance Jio starts full-scale commercial operations.
Data and machine-to-machine connectivity will play a major role in the growth of the telecom industry. In addition, services with local relevant content and regional languages could boost growth. The telecom sector will facilitate services for other sectors such as healthcare, retail, manufacturing and supply chain. This will create growth opportunities for many industries and the economy as a whole.
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'''Q: Is it true that what comes out of a USA presidents mouth can influence the whole world?'''<br>
A: The dubious calm of the whole world can theoretically suddenly explode unexpectedly into a nuclear war if the president or advisers say or do the wrong thing, and that applies to the entire elitist vassalry that cheers him/her on too. It would be stupid of a president and advisers to turn their back on the fact that he/she could thus endanger the security of the USA and the states of Europe and Asia. It is possible, and wasteful to argue the toss about it because there is no higher-powers or God etc., it is purely a matter of causality i.e. the relationship between cause and effect.<br>
A: The dubious calm of the whole world can theoretically suddenly explode unexpectedly into a nuclear war if the president or advisers say or do the wrong thing, and that applies to the entire elitist vassalry that cheers him/her on too. It would be stupid of a president and advisers to turn their back on the fact that he/she could thus endanger the security of the USA and the states of Europe and Asia. It is possible, and wasteful to argue the toss about it because there is no higher-powers or God etc., it is purely a matter of causality i.e. the relationship between cause and effect. They certainly shouldn't be making up any more lies about Russia.<br>
==Future North American Civil War in the Contact Reports==
[[FIGU_Bulletin_046#A_Word_to_Third_World_War]]
North American civil war and revolution
Common Definition: A revolution is an insurrection (usually armed) that attempts to overthrow and change the form of government. ... Resistance is sometimes a component of a civil war or a revolution. However, because it can often be peaceful, such as the United States in the 1960s movement for civil rights, it is not always armed.
Information availability about American Civil War II is limited and the information below is not exhaustive.
Before proceeding readers are first recommended to read The Deadly Might Of Thoughts And Feelings and specifically the might of nocebo preparations and self-fulfilling, negative prophecy. Focusing too heavily on a prophecy of a future event can be very damaging to an individuals Health.
1 Future North American Civil War in the Contact Reports
Q: Is Donald Trump the first elected president in US history?
A: He is the first in history to have no political or military experience, so possibly yes depending on perspective.
Q: Is it true that what comes out of a USA presidents mouth can influence the whole world?
A: The dubious calm of the whole world can theoretically suddenly explode unexpectedly into a nuclear war if the president or advisers say or do the wrong thing, and that applies to the entire elitist vassalry that cheers him/her on too. It would be stupid of a president and advisers to turn their back on the fact that he/she could thus endanger the security of the USA and the states of Europe and Asia. It is possible, and wasteful to argue the toss about it because there is no higher-powers or God etc., it is purely a matter of causality i.e. the relationship between cause and effect. They certainly shouldn't be making up any more lies about Russia.
Future North American Civil War in the Contact Reports
FIGU_Bulletin_046#A_Word_to_Third_World_War
There is in fact not a Third World War predicted, the prophecies speak solely of a possibility that such a war could become reality in the years 2003, 2006, 2010 and 2011 and in later years too, if the human being continues to pursue war on a military, political and religious basis and does not apply reason and lets the mighty of religion and states muddle on, and lets the stupid and idiotic be incited by irresponsible and criminal elements.
Contact_Report_215#The_Henoch_Prophecies
286. ...two terrible civil wars will break out in America, whereby one will follow the other.
287. Afterwards, the United States of America will break apart and deadly hostility will prevail among her, which then leads to the division into five different territories; and it cannot be prevented that sectarian fanatics will play a dictatorial role.
The Henoch Prophecies
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Something that would be hindered if humanity finally would stop sanctifying the criminal power-greedy ones, and voting them in as their leaders
Unfortunately the few reasonable ones can accomplish nothing against the mass of irrational ones and those who are slaves to the might-greedy ones, because they are still too few.
446. Through it all, new wars will come into being just as much as will also monstrous state, commercial and private debts, commercial collapses through irresponsible maladministration, exploitation of many firms by their managers, bankruptcies, into which firms will be driven by management and maladministration, which will lead to monstrously great worldwide unemployment, and under certain circumstances, can evoke a commercial and governmental collapse in all industrial countries.
447. And monstrous terrorism will become evident worldwide which will, to a great extent, in religious, sectarian, secret service and open political form, be practiced in the coming time through suicide assassins as well as through other cowardly attacks on the innocent and on their worldly possessions.
Contact_Report_230#Predictions_of_the_Prophet_Elia
And there will be new and big empires across the big ocean, and one of these empires will send out new legions of barbaric hordes under the command of powerful rulers who are degenerated in the worst form of inhumanity to carry out wars and conquer the world in order to get hold of the countries' mineral resources. But beyond the big ocean, the walls of cities and villages of the conquerors wanting to seize the world's power will collapse, and the empire will then be destroyed and be only a scorched land and muddy waters. And the peoples of the earth will interbreed, which causes a lot of harm, illnesses, infirmity and hatred, terror and revenge, as well as many deaths. And when these days arrive, humankind will be approaching very difficult times and will be standing before an impenetrable labyrinth; its entrance will be shrouded in a dark gloom, as black as the darkest night, and the human being will step into this labyrinth, where the evil will glimmer with glowing red eyes of ruin and disaster. And when these days arrive may the human being be on his guard, for the disastrous ruin will bear within destruction, and innumerable deaths, a cruel rage and wrath degenerated in the worst form of inhumanity. And the days of ruin and disaster will be long, yet in the distant future of the coming time, everything will become lighter, and there will be love, peace and freedom. It shall be so, for I see and hear in heaven, and know that it will be as I have proclaimed, for I am the herald Elia, and I speak the truth.
Warning_to_all_the_governments_of_Europe!
Threatening thunder will crack over the Earth and deaths in their thousands will rage when the criminal national powers of the U.S.A. release war into the wide world and when Israel's national forces spread just the same terror, murder, death and corruption as the Palestinians themselves, from whom uncountable suicide bombers will go; all over the world all variety of military and rebellious forms of murderers will recruit, out of all levels of the population, and drill the recruits into being murder machines devoid of feelings and conscience, to whom also every kind of torture is a shining joy.
Organized murder and terror commandoes will live secretly in cities worldwide and plan and carry out deadly attacks in order to kill thousands of people and produce unimagined destruction.
There will be no more order and no effective rule to protect the lives of the people, because, through the fault of the warmongering national powerful ones, the rebellious, religious, sectarian and fanatic terrorism will flare up like a bright flash in the night in order to sow death and corruption.
67. You are perfectly correct and you have listed a large part of the terrifying scenarios which already have existed for quite some time, which actually still spread out ever further and intensify, whereby the World Fire finally can get completely out of control, which is unfortunately to fear.
FIGU_Special_Bulletin_031
Nevertheless, however, factors threaten again in later years which could indeed still lead to a Third World War, whereby, however, it is to hope that also then the Earth humans' reason is victorious and the right thing will be done by all who can bring their influence to bear.
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Mutter's Moor: Trail Rider's Fellowship application to change classification of rights of way: consultation ends Friday 27th Sept
The Trail Riders' Fellowship have applied to change the classification of bridleways on Mutter's Moor to a 'byway open to all traffic'.
The organisation that represents responsible trail riders
Preserving historic, public rights of way for the benefit of all user groups
Working to ensure local councils and highways authorities carry out their statutory rights of way duties
Campaigning for the fair and equitable treatment of all countryside user groups
Lobbying government against the exercise of prejudice in respect of countryside access issues
The Trail Riders Fellowship was established in 1970, since when the organisation has been heavily involved in preserving access to, and helping to maintain standards of, public rights of way throughout England and Wales.
Your support helps us to keep hundreds of miles of historic routes open for use by many thousands of responsible countryside users.
Whether you are a trail rider or simply interested in preserving access to the countryside for all, please feel free to browse through our site for further information
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The TRF are being featured on Bikechannel TV on Episode 5 of Bikeworld on Motors TV available now on Sky & Virgin. See it on YouTube
Bike World Episode 5 - YouTube
Welcome to the TRF
Devon TRF is all about having fun, enjoying the countryside and meeting new people. Come along toone of our meetings, new members are always welcome.
The TRF is the national, voluntary and non-competitive body formed in 1970 by people who enjoyed exploring 'green roads' by motorcycle. Our aim is to conserve our heritage of green roads foreveryone to enjoy.
Our members do not ride on illegal routes such as footpaths or bridleways. Our members do not ride inconsiderately and do not wish to be involved in or cause confrontation with other countryside users.
We know where to ride legally and hope that you will join us. There are regular days set up for beginners where anyone who is new to trail riding can enjoy riding. We also have ride outs most weekends and some weekdays for all abilities from novices through to expert riders
However, there is considerable controversy about the access of motorized vehicles to 'green lanes'.
What is said about green laners and green laning:
Many websites that you could visit will paint a very black picture about Green laning and Green laners in general. They also seek to set a very bleak future for the environment if Green laners and Green laning continues.
Very often these sites will refer to Green laners has 'Off Roaders' and we already know that this term is nonsense, since Green lanes used by Green laners are roads (albeit un-surfaced).
They will also make very bold statements about about the condition of Green lanes. usually stating that they are unusable.
They will always place the blame for the condition of the Green lanes on Green laners, yet Horses, People and Agricultural Vehicles get off without being mentioned.
They very often generalise when presenting their distorted view of Green laners and Green laning.
The aims of this propaganda, which is largely backed up by spurious conjecture. half truths and outright lies; is too ensure that the picture they paint about Green laners and Green laning is a black one. One which can only be averted if Green laning and Green laners are stopped.
The real reason for closing these roads and stopping the public from having access to them is nothing more than N.I.M.B.Y -ism. Its about segregating and controlling access to public rights of way. So that those chosen few can have access but the general public cannot. Its about local people taking control of public rights of way... and in doing so they remove everyone's right to access.
Green Laning is
Minister presses for 'green lane' curbs on off-road drivers
By George Jones, Political Editor and David Sapsted
12:01AM BST 16 Aug 2004
Curbs on off-road vehicles, quad bikes and motorcycles using bridleways and footpaths in the countryside are to be proposed in the autumn.
Alun Michael, the rural affairs minister, wants to prevent motor vehicles gaining access to "green lanes" that have traditionally been used by horses and carts.
The aim is to close a legal loophole that allows historical evidence of use by a horse and cart, or dedication as a carriageway before the invention of the motor car, to be used to make a claim for a byway open to all traffic - which then can be used by modern recreational motor vehicles.
Four-wheel-drive vehicles and motorcycles have caused considerable damage to the 6,000-year-old Ridgeway in southern England and byways and other unsurfaced routes on the Yorkshire moors and other areas of outstanding national beauty.
Minister presses for 'green lane' curbs on off-road drivers - Telegraph
Patron: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT
The pressure group, founded in 1995, which campaigns for changes in the law to stop thoughtless off-road drivers destroying green lanes, and the rights of walkers, riders, pedal cyclists, carriage drivers and the disabled to use them without danger, difficulty and inconvenience.
We have a large individual membership as well as many Parish Councils and conservation organisations big and small, throughout England and Wales. A great many MPs and active members of the House of Lords, of all parties, are Honorary Members.
In 2005, GLEAM founded a much larger alliance, the Green Lanes Protection Group (GLPG), which currently speaks for 21 organisations. Its objective was specifically to improve the NERC Bill and is now to work for its proper implementation. GLEAM continues mainly to assist individual members, and its wider objective embraces also the management of existing rights of way. Since commencement of the NERC Act in 2006, GLEAM and GLPG have worked continuously to assist their respective members together with Defra and local authorities in overcoming the difficulties caused by a radical Act. In spite of the numerous amendments we achieved, the Act remains poorly drafted in places, which has provided a number of contentious issues. The changes have resulted in complex legislation generally, and several guidance papers have been written for the benefit of members, including The NERC Act in practice, public nuisance, user evidence, claim fighting, and enforcement.
Futures Forum: Mutter's Moor 'under threat'... Sidmouth in Bloom meeting: Monday 23rd Sept
Futures Forum: Sidmouth green lanes...
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Where to buy phones in India
By Monica Marathe12:18 AMAdd Comments
Buying a new smartphone can be a difficult decision, as there are seemingly being endless options that cover the specifications, features, and price spectrums.
The good news is that in India you don’t have to worry about network carrier contracts and locked devices like in the US. This makes it much easier to choose where to buy a phone. On the flip side, since you have to pay the full price for a neere w device, whyou buy it from could be the difference between paying the MRP (maximum retail price) or enjoying a nice discount.
What are the best places to buy phones from in India? Let’s take a look!
E-commerce stores
Flipkart was the OG e-commerce website in India, starting back in 2007 as an online bookstore. Various acquisitions and continuous expansion since its humble beginnings have made Flipkart one of the go-to online stores in India for everything like clothes, shoes, books, furniture, electronics, and a whole lot more.
Flipkart also remains one of the leading options if you’re looking to buy a new smartphone online. A lot of the best budget-friendly to flagship devices are available, with a slew of phones that are available online only on Flipkart, like the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL and most Xiaomi smartphones.
There are also a lot of great deals to be found, like no-cost EMI offers, flat discounts, exchange offers, cashback offers, buyback deals, and more. Flipkart also hosts their Big Billion Day sale multiple times a year, along with other festival period sales where massive discounts are available.
Amazon India
Flipkart’s most formidable competition in the e-commerce space comes from none other than Amazon.
Amazon entered the Indian market a few years ago and took a while to find its footing. However, the company is now incredibly popular and covers almost all your delivery needs. Amazon India is the other best option when it comes to buying a smartphone online.
There are a lot of excellent Amazon-exclusive devices available, like the OnePlus 5T, Honor View 10, Nokia 8 and more. Amazon also has numerous sales throughout the year where you can take advantage of a lot of hefty discounts, EMI offers, exchange deals, and more. As is the case with the Flipkart, it is better for one of these sales to roll around before buying a new phone.
Flipkart vs Amazon India
Choosing between the Amazon and Flipkart is very easy if you know what device you are looking for since quite a few of handsets are exclusive to one platform or the other. For example, the Pixel 2 phones and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 are only on Flipkart, while devices like the LG V30+, Nokia 8, and OnePlus 5T are exclusively on Amazon.
If a phone is available on both e-commerce platforms, then you can make your choice based on the price or delivery times. I’ve personally had a better time with Amazon’s delivery services which seem to be faster, but that may just be in my area. You also have an advantage if you are an Amazon Prime member or Flipkart First subscriber, with free delivery and early access to deals available.
OEM stores
While most OEMs have their devices for sale on e-commerce sites like Flipkart and Amazon, some also have their own websites and physical stores where you can buy these phones.
If you’re looking to get some hands-on experience with a particular smartphone, a Store Locator search on their websites will show you either their physical stores or authorized retailers in your area that have the device available.
Keep in mind the price point when ordering a phone online or buying a device directly from the OEM. More often than not, these stores will have the MRP listed, and you can usually get a discount and a host of special offers when buying the same device from Flipkart or Amazon. Of course, that experience definitely varies from company to company. For example, a lot of consumers in India prefer to order Xiaomi’s devices directly from mi.com.
If you aren’t sure of what device you want and want to take a look at different options, a great place to do so is at a physical mobile store. Most of these stores will have smartphones from every company so that you can take a look at the various choices first. A lot of budget-friendly smartphones are also “offline exclusives,” which means that your only option to get them will be at one of these stores.
There aren’t any national mobile stores as such, except for maybe Croma Electronics and Reliance Digital. However, every city will have some well-known mobile store chains. For instance, apart from Croma and Reliance Digital, Sangeetha Mobiles and Poorvika Mobiles are popular stores in Bangalore. A lot of these companies also have e-stores that let you pay online. You can then either pick up the device in-store or have it shipped to you.
To better compete with Flipkart and Amazon, most offline stores also have special deals and offers that run throughout the year. As an example, Google had an excellent Rs 10,000 discount on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL back in January that could be availed only at offline stores like Croma, while the same devices were listed at their full price on Flipkart.
Network carriers
As mentioned, we don’t have network-locked devices and carrier exclusives in India. Buying a smartphone directly from your network carrier is a relatively new idea, and only a couple have devices on offer.
Reliance Jio has a decent portfolio of smartphones on offer, ranging from the budget-friendly to the latest and greatest flagships, including the likes of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, iPhone X, and Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. Unfortunately, there are no installment plans or the like, and you will still be paying the full price for these devices.
However, one reason to buy a device from Jio is to take advantage of the great offers they have on voice and data plans when you do buy a phone from them. For example, if you buy the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus, you can subscribe to a special one-time Rs 5,000 plan that will give 1 TB of data and unlimited calls and texts for a year.
Airtel doesn’t have nearly as many devices on offer as Reliance Jio does, with the list basically limited to the different variants of the iPhone 8 and the new Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. However, you do get to take advantage of a 24-month installment plan, making it much easier to get a new flagship in your hand.
As an example, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus can be yours with a down payment of Rs 9,900, followed by a monthly payment of Rs 2,499 and Rs 2,799 respectively for 24 months. The monthly plan isn’t just the device EMI cost either. It also includes unlimited calls and text, 80 GB of data per month, handset damage protection, and a year-long Amazon Prime subscription.
There you have it for this roundup of where you can buy phones in India! While that isn’t very complicated, what can be complicated is when to buy one. There are lots of deals and offers, especially around festival periods, and they can be difficult to keep a track off. You will definitely have to do your research first to see which store, whether online or offline, has the best deal on offer and can lead to significant savings. And of course, we here at Android Authority will do our best to let you know when such great deals are available.
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The New Approved Version
Apropos of the statement by the newly released Asif, it is refreshing to hear him unmask the MMA stance. His shooting from the lip must set him apart from the doublespeak normally used by Politicians. He has rightly accused the MMA of using the Army whenever it suits their purpose, and issuing confrontational statements from pulpit and platform, while playing footsie with the Agents of the Agencies.
Politics in Pakistan is now evolving into clearer demarcation of lines, with Qazi sb taking an extreme rightist position, and the PPP showing its more centrist lines. The PMLQ has unfortunately, with its vacillating on the Muslim Passports shown that it is circumspect to the religious blackmail that the MMA can so easily invoke. This is a healthy sign, showing that maybe Political parties in Pakistan are maturing into more easily identifiable bodies. This will definitely effect the outcome in the next Elections whenever they may be. It will be interesting to see if the fire and brimstone of the MMA can matched by the thunder of the PPP. I am sure there are many formidable speakers on the PPP side who can give the Maulvis a run for their money, and will certainly expose the many chinks in the MMA armour. Also the street power of the MMA may just not be enough to deter the PPP Jiyalas from invoking their own brand of revenge here rather than in the hereafter. Interesting times lie ahead. Meanwhile back at GHQ the planners must be congratulating themselves on the emerging political scenario which is gradually isolating the MMA hardliners, and will no doubt be a prime example of the shallowness that is inherent in the Politics of Pakistan. Whether by design or default the Parties are now emerging as closer to their avowed platforms, perhaps nature is taking its course, it certainly augurs well for Pakistan.
The PPP has correctly sighted the MMA as the main adversary, and Asif realizing that he must take them on to move onto a truly National Platform is definitely projecting the new path for the PPP in establishing himself as a credible constructive element in the political landscape, one that would be welcome to the west without the toadying implied by the MMA and their Taliban supporters. He is definitely emerging as the new improved version, and his statements display a maturity that has been honed by many years of enforced introspection. In all fairness it must be said that he is not allowing bitterness to cloud his vision, instead he sounds almost upbeat.
The PPP is also endorsing the new peace moves being enacted by India and Pakistan. The statements of Qazi sb railing at these new initiatives show a complete disregard for ground realities or the wishes of the people. His constant ravings at the Shaitans in Gujranwala , or the passport stamping to make us muslims (?) will now be countered by the PPP in a more direct way, and will encourage the moderates to speak out. This will show in the Ballot results with the PPP emerging as a clear winner if they can carry on in this manner. Asif has sensed the mood of the people and is surely making the correct moves. He has learned much from his bantering with the Politicians in the assembly, and much more in the years spent away from them.
The country needs a strong PPP presence here to counter the strides being made by the MMA in the areas under their control, and their excursions into areas where they would like control. It would appear that the Asif led PPP is the only bulwark against a spreading MMA influence. The timing seems to be just right.
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Email Us Jonathan Emerson CHENEY was born on 27 JAN 1836 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: Fletcher family history : the descendants of Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass.; by Edward Hatch Fletcher, Printed for the author by Rand, Avery & Co., 1881.) Parents: Elias Eaton CHENEY and Lucy FLETCHER.
Joseph CHENEY was born on 2 NOV 1710 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died drowned in 1776. Parents: Benjamin CHENEY and Mary HARBERT.
Spouse: Elizabeth TUCKER. Joseph CHENEY and Elizabeth TUCKER were married about 1735. Children were: William CHENEY.
Joseph M. CHENEY was born on 13 FEB 1843 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 22 JAN 1845 at Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Parents: Moses CHENEY and Rebecca COLBY.
Joseph Warren CHENEY was born on 29 NOV 1825 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 7 OCT 1858. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Silas CHENEY and Judith COLBY.
Joshu CHENEY was born on 16 JAN 1772 in Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1000377; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: James CHENEY and Mary COLBY.
Joshua CHENEY was born on 11 MAR 1778 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1000377; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died on 6 DEC 1798 at Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: James CHENEY and Mary COLBY.
Keziah CHENEY was born on 11 APR 1780 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. She died on 10 JUN 1841 at Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John CHENEY and Sarah COLBY.
Spouse: Jeremiah GILMAN. Jeremiah GILMAN and Keziah CHENEY were married on 23 NOV 1809 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire.
Lavina Lydia CHENEY was born on 30 MAR 1833 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) She died on 23 DEC 1904. Parents: Daniel CHENEY and Achsah COLBY.
Lucy Bell CHENEY was born on 14 APR 1863 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. She appeared in the census on 13 JUL 1870 in Noble, Defiance County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother) She appeared in the census on 3 JUN 1880 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother) (BOOK SOURCE: Fletcher family history : the descendants of Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass.; by Edward Hatch Fletcher, Printed for the author by Rand, Avery & Co., 1881.) Parents: Samuel Fletcher CHENEY and Ellen A. "Ella" PHILLIPS.
Lucy Ellen CHENEY was born on 29 APR 1839 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 3 OCT 1850 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 16 SEP 1859. (BOOK SOURCE: Fletcher family history : the descendants of Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass.; by Edward Hatch Fletcher, Printed for the author by Rand, Avery & Co., 1881.) Parents: Elias Eaton CHENEY and Lucy FLETCHER.
Lydia CHENEY was born in 1781. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with son Whitcher.)
Spouse: Whitcher WHEELER. Whitcher WHEELER and Lydia CHENEY were married about 1802. Children were: Betsey WHEELER, George WHEELER, Whitcher WHEELER, Jane WHEELER, Dorothy WHEELER.
Lydia Ann CHENEY was born on 30 MAY 1837 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She died on 4 JUN 1837 at Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Parents: Moses CHENEY and Rebecca COLBY.
Mary CHENEY was born on 9 NOV 1822 in Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 7 AUG 1850 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1860 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1870 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census on 3 JUN 1880 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 21 MAY 1883 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. She was buried in the Bellvue Cemetery at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts
Spouse: John COLBY. John COLBY and Mary CHENEY filed marriage intentions on 6 JUL 1847 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. They were married on 22 JUL 1847 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John, Marriage: Mary CHENEY, Date: 22 Jul 1847; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Allston Thomas COLBY, Eveline M. COLBY, John Lewando COLBY, Rosella M. COLBY, Infant COLBY.
Mary Diantha CHENEY was born on 9 AUG 1833 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1870 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She died on 25 JUN 1910 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Daniel CHENEY and Miriam OSGOOD.
Spouse: James G. FLANDERS. James G. FLANDERS and Mary Diantha CHENEY were married on 13 DEC 1852 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Leonard George FLANDERS, Henry Warren FLANDERS, Albert Charles FLANDERS.
Mary Gerrish CHENEY was born on 28 OCT 1831 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She died on 24 JUN 1852. (BOOK SOURCE: Fletcher family history : the descendants of Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass.; by Edward Hatch Fletcher, Printed for the author by Rand, Avery & Co., 1881.) Parents: Elias Eaton CHENEY and Lucy FLETCHER.
Mildred CHENEY was born in JUN 1895 in Wood River, Dawson County, Nebraska. She appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1900 in Wood River, Dawson County, Nebraska. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Wood River, Dawson County, Nebraska. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Thomas Herbert CHENEY and Lillian S. BYRES.
Molley CHENEY was born on 30 NOV 1769 in Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1000377; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) She died on 30 NOV 1769 at Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: James CHENEY and Mary COLBY.
Molly CHENEY was born on 6 DEC 1774 in Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1000377; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: James CHENEY and Mary COLBY.
Moody S. CHENEY was born on 31 MAY 1840 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Moses CHENEY and Rebecca COLBY.
Moses CHENEY was born on 8 MAY 1801 in Bridgewater, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000377; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 1 FEB 1869 at Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Spouse: Rebecca COLBY. Moses CHENEY and Rebecca COLBY were married on 15 MAY 1828 in Bridgewater, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Children were: John L. CHENEY, Charles W. CHENEY, Lydia Ann CHENEY, Moody S. CHENEY, Joseph M. CHENEY, Henry Dennis CHENEY.
Nathan Colby CHENEY was born on 10 JUL 1823 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Silas CHENEY and Judith COLBY.
Nathaniel CHENEY was born about 1714 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Spouse: Lydia BARTLETT. Nathaniel CHENEY and Lydia BARTLETT were married on 19 AUG 1741 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.)
Olive P. CHENEY was born on 3 APR 1793 in New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
Olive P. Colby 67 F Keeping house $200 NH
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Warner, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254766 National Archives Film T9-0766 Page 473A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Olive P. COLBY Self F W W 87 NH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH
She died on 15 JUL 1886 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1003063, Congregational Parish Records for Warner, New Hampshire.) The cause of death was listed as Old age. Parents: Samuel CHENEY and Abigail JOSEPH.
Spouse: Chellis F. COLBY. Chellis F. COLBY and Olive P. CHENEY were married on 18 JUL 1821 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Chalice , Marriage: Olive CHENEY; Date: 18 Jul 1821; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Mary G. COLBY, James Madison COLBY, Abby J. COLBY, Sophronia O. COLBY, Almira D. COLBY.
Oramel Fletcher CHENEY was born on 4 NOV 1826 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont. He died on 2 DEC 1862 at South Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: Fletcher family history : the descendants of Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass.; by Edward Hatch Fletcher, Printed for the author by Rand, Avery & Co., 1881.) Parents: Elias Eaton CHENEY and Lucy FLETCHER.
Rebecca CHENEY was born on 21 JUN 1769 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. She was baptized on 22 JUL 1770 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Haverhill.) She died on 27 OCT 1850 at Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John CHENEY and Sarah COLBY.
Spouse: Ebenezer CHASE. Ebenezer CHASE and Rebecca CHENEY were married on 12 JUN 1787 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire.
Richard CHENEY was born on 29 JAN 1768 in Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1000377; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: James CHENEY and Mary COLBY.
Richard Bruce CHENEY was born on 30 JAN 1941 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. 1979-1989 Representative from Wyoming
1989-1993 Secretary of Defense.
2001- United States Vice President.
Parents: Robert Herbert CHENEY and Marjorie Lorraine DICKEY.
Spouse: Lynne Ann VINCENT. Richard Bruce CHENEY and Lynne Ann VINCENT were married on 29 AUG 1964.
Robert Herbert CHENEY was born on 26 JAN 1915 in Nebraska. He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Wood River, Dawson County, Nebraska. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in APR 1930 in Sumner, Dawson County, Nebraska. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 23 MAY 1999 at Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. He had Social Security Number 508-36-1537. Parents: Thomas Herbert CHENEY and Margaret Ellen TYLER.
Spouse: Marjorie Lorraine DICKEY. Robert Herbert CHENEY and Marjorie Lorraine DICKEY were married about 1940. Children were: Richard Bruce CHENEY.
Rodney W. CHENEY was born about 1861 in Ashland, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (Son of Thomas P. CHENEY and Mary E. KEYES.)
Spouse: Jessie A. THOMPSON. Rodney W. CHENEY and Jessie A. THOMPSON were married on 14 NOV 1885 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000975; CHENEY, Rodney W., Age: 24 years; Marriage: Jessie A. THOMPSON, Age: 19 years; Date: 14 Nov 1885; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.)
Roger Howard CHENEY was born on 31 OCT 1845 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont. He died in 1849 at Thetford, Orange County, Vermont. (BOOK SOURCE: Fletcher family history : the descendants of Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass.; by Edward Hatch Fletcher, Printed for the author by Rand, Avery & Co., 1881.) Parents: Elias Eaton CHENEY and Lucy FLETCHER.
Rosanna CHENEY was born about 1787. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with daughter Rosanna Jewell and family) She died on 3 DEC 1876 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1003063, Congregational Parish Records for Warner, New Hampshire.) The cause of death was listed as Paralysis. She was buried in the Coal Hearth Cemetery at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Parents: Samuel CHENEY and Abigail JOSEPH.
Spouse: Hezekiah COLBY. Hezekiah COLBY and Rosanna CHENEY were married on 19 MAY 1805 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Hezekiah, Marriage: Rosanna CHENEY; Date: 19 May 1805; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Hannah COLBY, Ruth COLBY, Rosanna COLBY, John COLBY, Abby COLBY, Sarah COLBY, Betsey W. COLBY.
Ruth CHENEY was christened/baptized on 9 MAY 1773 in Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Daughter of Elias Cheney and Ruth Jackman of Thornton, New Hampshire. She died on 19 APR 1835 at Morgan, Orleans County, Vermont. She was buried in the Gore Cemetery at Morgan, Orleans County, Vermont
Spouse: Deacon Abner COLBY. Deacon Abner COLBY and Ruth CHENEY were married on 16 SEP 1788 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Ruth CHENEY, Date: 16 Sep 1788; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: William COLBY, Mary Clemson COLBY, Daughter COLBY, Ruth COLBY, Samuel COLBY, Osmond V. COLBY, John COLBY, George W. COLBY.
Samuel CHENEY was born on 19 DEC 1762 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 5 OCT 1841.
Spouse: Abigail JOSEPH. Samuel CHENEY and Abigail JOSEPH were married on 9 DEC 1783. Children were: Rosanna CHENEY, Olive P. CHENEY.
Samuel Fletcher CHENEY was born on 2 DEC 1829 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 10 JUN 1860 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 13 JUL 1870 in Noble, Defiance County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 3 JUN 1880 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
Census Place: Defiance, Defiance, Ohio
Source: FHL Film 1255011 National Archives Film T9-1011 Page 53B
Samuel CHENEY Self M M W 50 NH
Occ: Prop. Planing Mill Fa: VT Mo: VT
Ellen CHENEY Wife F M W 40 NY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: VT Mo: NY
Lucy B. CHENEY Dau F S W 16 OH
Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: NY
Freadk. CHENEY Son M S W 14 OH
Sherman CHENEY Son M S W 12 OH
Herbert CHENEY Son M S W 11 OH
Fa: NH Mo: NY
Emerson CHENEY Son M S W 2 OH
He appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1900 in Logan, Buffalo County, Nebraska. (BOOK SOURCE: Fletcher family history : the descendants of Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass.; by Edward Hatch Fletcher, Printed for the author by Rand, Avery & Co., 1881.) Parents: Elias Eaton CHENEY and Lucy FLETCHER.
Spouse: Harriet BARRON. Samuel Fletcher CHENEY and Harriet BARRON were married on 4 OCT 1855 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Children were: Ida May CHENEY.
Spouse: Ellen A. "Ella" PHILLIPS. Samuel Fletcher CHENEY and Ellen A. "Ella" PHILLIPS were married on 24 SEP 1861 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 0909337; Marriage records, 1845-1994 ; index, 1845-1885 Ohio. Probate Court (Defiance County).) Children were: Lucy Bell CHENEY, Frederic P. CHENEY, Sherman C. CHENEY, Thomas Herbert CHENEY, Emerson Fletcher CHENEY.
Sarah CHENEY was born on 1 AUG 1761 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Haverhill.) She died on 6 AUG 1833 at Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John CHENEY and Sarah COLBY.
Spouse: Joseph LEAVITT. Joseph LEAVITT and Sarah CHENEY were married in AUG 1794 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. Children were: Nathaniel LEAVITT, John LEAVITT (twin), Joseph LEAVITT (twin), Sally LEAVITT.
Sherman C. CHENEY was born on 30 JUL 1867 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 13 JUL 1870 in Noble, Defiance County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 3 JUN 1880 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1900 in Logan, Buffalo County, Nebraska. (BOOK SOURCE: Fletcher family history : the descendants of Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass.; by Edward Hatch Fletcher, Printed for the author by Rand, Avery & Co., 1881.) Parents: Samuel Fletcher CHENEY and Ellen A. "Ella" PHILLIPS.
Silas CHENEY was born on 17 MAY 1798 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Son of Nathaniel Cheney and Mary Stevens of Sutton. He died on 21 APR 1828 at Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Spouse: Judith COLBY. Silas CHENEY and Judith COLBY were married on 20 OCT 1819 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Timothy CHENEY, Wait Stevens CHENEY, Nathan Colby CHENEY, Joseph Warren CHENEY, Caleb CHENEY.
Smith Sanborn CHENEY was born on 31 JUL 1834 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 3 OCT 1850 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 20 JUL 1853. (BOOK SOURCE: Fletcher family history : the descendants of Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass.; by Edward Hatch Fletcher, Printed for the author by Rand, Avery & Co., 1881.) Parents: Elias Eaton CHENEY and Lucy FLETCHER.
Thomas CHENEY was born about 1633 in Roxbury, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He died in 1694 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Parents: William CHENEY and Margaret (CHENEY).
Spouse: Jane ADKINSON. Thomas CHENEY and Jane ADKINSON were married on 11 JAN 1655/56 in Roxbury, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Children were: Benjamin CHENEY.
Thomas CHENEY was born on 25 FEB 1703 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 24 JUN 1767 at Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: Daniel CHENEY and Hannah DUSTIN.
Spouse: Hannah STEVENS. Thomas CHENEY and Hannah STEVENS were married on 17 MAY 1726 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Daniel CHENEY, James CHENEY.
Thomas CHENEY was born on 6 OCT 1796. He died on 5 JUN 1875.
Spouse: Sally ROWELL. Thomas CHENEY and Sally ROWELL were married on 17 NOV 1835 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Thomas Herbert CHENEY was born on 10 APR 1869 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 13 JUL 1870 in Noble, Defiance County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 3 JUN 1880 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1900 in Wood River, Dawson County, Nebraska. He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Wood River, Dawson County, Nebraska. He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Wood River, Dawson County, Nebraska. He appeared in the census in APR 1930 in Sumner, Dawson County, Nebraska. He died on 29 MAR 1947 at Sumner, Dawson County, Nebraska. (BOOK SOURCE: Fletcher family history : the descendants of Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass.; by Edward Hatch Fletcher, Printed for the author by Rand, Avery & Co., 1881.) Parents: Samuel Fletcher CHENEY and Ellen A. "Ella" PHILLIPS.
Spouse: Lillian S. BYRES. Thomas Herbert CHENEY and Lillian S. BYRES were married on 30 JUN 1893 in Nebraska. Children were: Mildred CHENEY.
Spouse: Margaret Ellen TYLER. Thomas Herbert CHENEY and Margaret Ellen TYLER were married on 20 MAY 1914. Children were: Robert Herbert CHENEY.
Timothy CHENEY was born date unknown.
Spouse: Sarah PRENTICE. Timothy CHENEY and Sarah PRENTICE were married in 1737.
Timothy CHENEY was born on 28 AUG 1820 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Silas CHENEY and Judith COLBY.
Wait Stevens CHENEY was born on 3 FEB 1822 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Silas CHENEY and Judith COLBY.
Spouse: Clarissa S. BEAN. Wait Stevens CHENEY and Clarissa S. BEAN were married on 19 NOV 1845.
Walter A. CHENEY was born about 1874 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Spouse: Susie L. COLBY. Walter A. CHENEY and Susie L. COLBY were married on 25 SEP 1899.
Groom's Name: Walter A. Cheney
Groom's Birth Date:
Groom's Birthplace: Sutton, Nh
Groom's Age:
Bride's Name: Susie E. Colby
Bride's Birth Date: 1875
Bride's Birthplace: Warner, Nh
Bride's Age: 24
Marriage Date: 25 Sep 1899
Marriage Place: Marriage Index, , Misc, New Hampshire
Groom's Father's Name: Gilbert J. Cheney
Groom's Mother's Name: Lydia Chadwick
Bride's Father's Name: Charles Colby
Bride's Mother's Name: Emma Davis
Groom's Race:
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M73146-8
System Origin: New Hampshire-VR
Source Film Number: 1000975
Reference Number: 2:24XHBWL
Collection: New Hampshire Marriages, 1720-1920
William CHENEY was born about 1603 in England. He died on 30 JUN 1667 at Roxbury, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Spouse: Margaret (CHENEY). William CHENEY and Margaret (CHENEY) were married about 1625. Children were: Thomas CHENEY.
William CHENEY was born on 8 SEP 1741 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 4 APR 1803 at Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada. Parents: Joseph CHENEY and Elizabeth TUCKER.
Spouse: Elizabeth SWETT. William CHENEY and Elizabeth SWETT were married on 17 APR 1763. Children were: Ebenezer CHENEY.
William CHENEY was born on 4 MAY 1768 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Haverhill.) He died on 18 JAN 1769 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Haverhill.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John CHENEY and Sarah COLBY.
William CHENEY was born on 20 MAR 1790 in Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Parents: Ebenezer CHENEY and Hannah EATON (twin).
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Dec 1, 2011 4:21 PMPublication: The Southampton Press
Town Will Go To Court, If Necessary, To Stop Homeless Shelter At Hampton Bays Motel
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By Lisa Finn
And Rohma Abbas
The Southampton Town Board on Friday authorized Town Attorney Tiffany Scarlato to take legal action, if necessary, to derail a controversial plan to convert a 32-room Hampton Bays motel into a full-scale homeless shelter.
Town officials said the authorization, which was approved during a special meeting, does not mean that legal action has been taken yet against the Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS). Rather, it gives Ms. Scarlato the go-ahead to pursue legal avenues, which could include the securing of an injunction against the DSS, to prevent the county agency from converting the Hidden Cove Motel on West Tiana Road into a full-scale homeless shelter.
A detailed conversation regarding what legal action could be taken will occur soon, during a Town Board executive session that will be closed to the public, according to Town Councilwoman Nancy Graboski. That conversation was pushed back because only three of five board members were present for the special meeting. Town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst, who has been vocal in her opposition to the county’s plan, and Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming were absent.
Last Thursday, Ms. Throne-Holst said the town was considering taking legal action against the DSS for alleged violations of federal, state and local laws regarding the proposed conversion of the motel. She also said that the town could seek a court injunction to stop the DSS.
“This is part of the town exploring all of our options,” Ms. Throne-Holst said at the time.
The supervisor added that Friday’s meeting was being convened to discuss the town’s best legal course of action with Ms. Scarlato. Ms. Throne-Holst stressed that board members could ultimately decide not to seek an injunction. She explained, however, that the board must meet in order to keep its legal options open. “This allows our town attorney to pursue all avenues,” Ms. Throne-Holst said.
Other types of action that could be taken by the town, explained Deputy Town Supervisor Francis Zappone after Friday’s meeting, include seeking a temporary restraining order or securing a cease and desist order against the county. But Mr. Zappone stressed that the Town Board will carefully review the situation and the town’s legal and ethical responsibility to the community. He said the town is not going to “turn a blind eye” to desperate people in need.
Town Councilman Chris Nuzzi noted that it has been a pattern with the county in recent years to house many of its homeless in Southampton Town. Both trailers housing all of Suffolk’s homeless sex offenders are located in the town; one is sited next to the Suffolk County Jail in Riverside and the other is next to the Suffolk County Police shooting range in Westhampton.
“I think we have to be sympathetic to the issue of homelessness throughout our community,” Mr. Nuzzi said. “However, the issue of again being the repository of Suffolk County’s homeless population is of concern.”
He added that he had concerns about the legality of converting a motel into a homeless shelter, adding that such a change of use could have a detrimental impact on the quality of life of those who live near the facility. Mr. Nuzzi said town officials will continue to review their options before taking any legal action.
Greg Blass, the commissioner of the DSS, declined on Friday to comment on the town’s actions. “Southampton goes to court while DSS continues to shelter the homeless,” he wrote in an email. “I will not comment until I see the lawsuit.”
He previously stated that the number of homeless families in the county has spiked in recent months, topping 500 families just last month.
Outraged residents of West Tiana Road met recently with Ms. Throne-Holst and Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman to discuss ways to stop the DSS from converting the motel into a shelter. In early November, residents who were renting rooms at the Hidden Cove Motel were told that they needed to vacate the property by the end of November to make way for a new homeless shelter.
Earlier this week, Mr. Schneiderman said that a Suffolk County law adopted in 2000 set the rules pertaining to the establishment and operation of emergency shelters for homeless families. Local Law 23-2000 requires shelter certification by the DSS and states that no more than 12 families can reside at a single facility. Currently, the DSS is believed to be housing approximately 10 homeless families at the motel, though up to 30 families could be living there once it is converted into a full-scale shelter.
On Friday, Mr. Schneiderman said that he had heard from a “reliable source” that there were 15 homeless families now being housed at the Hidden Cove Motel as of earlier that day.
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Ms. Supervisor, forget politics - stand up for the poor and homeless. Merry Christmas
By dagdavid (646), southampton on Dec 1, 11 6:14 PM
C Law, goldenrod, philathome
Dag do live next door to this shelter? I doubt it. NIMBY seems to suit you fine
By TianaBob (256), S.Jamesport on Dec 5, 11 2:41 PM
Do you know me personally? You are making and extremely broad assertion about me based on what? Intuition? Please speak for yourself and not for me.
According to the county the Town of Southampton currently has no homeless shelters. I'm sure there is a need and room for one within the Town's boundries. If not on West Tiana the town should find a uitable location.
By EastEnd68 (888), Westhampton on Dec 1, 11 8:43 PM
I live in the neighborhood and don't object to a shelter if it is run properlly. The trouble is, they never are. In this case, I would like to see that residents are required to obey the law, and that a resident would lose the right to taxpayer support & shelter at the very first offense of drugs, violence, prostitution, or any other illegal activity which is widely known to be associated routinely with shelters. There should be intelligent screening of potential residents - not just a bureaucratic ...more approach but a common sense one. If the Town is unable to monitor the situation, there should be a threshold whereby at a certain level of illegal or disruptive activity (e.g. # of arrests, complaints, etc), the property should revert to a normal residential property and the Town would have to be accountable/responsible for ownership. Common sense & creative solutions, not bureaucracy...PLEASE!
By margaret8000 (6), HAMPTON BAYS on Dec 1, 11 9:33 PM
bb, AndersEn, Crankypants, PACER, goldenrod, srk, jams
By bob surfer (8), Hampton Bays on Dec 2, 11 7:32 AM
It is absolutely false to claim that a "majority of homeless people have a mental illness" It is simply untrue.
From nhchc.org "It is a tragic aspect of our culture that homeless people, in addition to suffering from the hardship of their condition, are subjected to alienation and discrimination by mainstream society. It is even more tragic that alienation and discrimination often spring from incorrect myths and stereotypes which surround homelessness. The following examines some of ...more the myths and the realities about homelessness. " I suggest everyone reads this on their website.
By dagdavid (646), southampton on Dec 2, 11 8:09 AM
philathome
So this is SO important to the Town Supervisor that she couldn't show up to the meeting?
"Town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst, who has been vocal in her opposition to the county’s plan, and Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming were absent"
Way to stick to your guns ATH
By Nature (2966), Hampton Bays on Dec 2, 11 4:09 PM
Legal Immigrant, titest25, TianaBob
How many of these people come from Hampton Bays
I would guarantee that they are being placed from other areas or relo9cated to the East End
By Legal Immigrant (11), Southampton on Dec 2, 11 4:43 PM
By Kevin bh (1), Bridgehampton on Dec 2, 11 4:49 PM
This is a good place for a shelter.
By lucy2 (63), Southampton, NY on Dec 2, 11 5:10 PM
By xtiego (698), bridgehampton on Dec 2, 11 5:34 PM
Im reading these posts and so far the homeless have been called: druggies, violent, prostitutes and mentally ill.
"Homeless": to not have a home.
Cmon people.
By Sam (252), Westhampton Beach on Dec 2, 11 6:48 PM
Frank Wheeler
In today's economy, a lot of people are struggling--even those of us that do own homes.
By beachbabe (14), Hampton Bays on Dec 2, 11 7:40 PM
shouldn't you delete my 5:36 correction to my earlier 5:34 message?????
how dare they propose to use a building that has been legally used to house transient guests... to house transient guests! That ought to go well in court. It's only money, right?
By diy_guy (101), Southampton on Dec 3, 11 7:30 AM
dagdavid, fcmcmann
Just look at the headline: "town will go to court to stop homeless shelter". If you are a democrat or a progressive or a caring human and you voted for ATH you must demand she addresses this issue in a positive manner. The number of families becoming homeless is increasing. They are our neighbors. We must help them. We must. Ms Throne-Holst, I am so incredibly disappointed in your cold, heartless, political reaction to this.
By fcmcmann (417), Hampton Bays on Dec 3, 11 8:08 AM
dagdavid, lulu631, RegisterdIndependent
There are many people who live in the Hamptons who live pay check to pay check. There are many people who if their job was lost becoming homeless is a scary reality. It is sad to think that there are many people who feel that homeless people are degenerates who do not deserve a chance to better themselves. How is one to get a job if there isn't an address to put on an application? How is a prospective employer going to get in touch for an interview if there is no phone number to call? Most ...more homeless people are homeless based on a set of circumstances and need a helping hand. I hope this goes through.
By lulu631 (7), Sag Harbor on Dec 3, 11 9:14 AM
Sam, goldenrod
Based on his comments I guess Lars Clemensen will also encourage legal action to stop the future sale (of the numerous) houses on the market in HB, to anyone who has children... Article states, "Lars Clemensen was the only member of the public to address the board. He expressed concerns about how a potential influx of school-aged children could impact his district... “It’s like being in a sealed room, having the water level rise,” Mr. Clemensen said." He liked the 20 and 45 cents ...more increase per lunch the federal government has been paying the district who receive free or low-cost lunches, (7/27/11 article), but he just doesn't want them to live here. Shameful.
By alex119460 (2), Hampton Bays on Dec 3, 11 9:55 AM
Dear Alex 119460:
In fact, I have no opinion or position regarding the legal action by the Town regarding the establishment of the Hidden Cove Motel as an emergency homeless shelter and if you were present at the Town Board Meeting, I did not comment on the proposed legal action. My comments to the Town Board were simply an echo of my comments to the County. In the big picture, I encouraged the town to please take into account school district capacity when establishing multiple homeless ...more shelters. As a lifelong educator, I embrace my responsibility and experience in helping kids and families in need. Put simply, though, if the protocol for establishing shelters is solely the existencen of available motel/cottage units, then Hampton Bays can expect the establishment of more emergency shelters, given the preponderance of units in our hamlet. Again, my comments were simply an encouragement to the county to consider globally a school district's capacity to serve (not a willingness, because we are willing).
Lars Clemensen
Hampton Bays UFSD
By LarsClemensen (34), Hampton Bays on Dec 3, 11 12:42 PM
Mr Clemensen,
the water level continues to rise mainly because of the guaranteed wage increases and skyrocketing benefit and pensions obligations for your employees, not to mention the nice cushy salaries of the administrators. Do you even read your own budget?
To put the blame on a few additional homeless families is sad.
By C Law (354), Water Mill on Dec 3, 11 1:38 PM
Bill in Riverhead,Mr. Z,goldenrod
The budget is a direct reflection of what the Hampton Bays voters want so I'm not really sure why you are blaming wage increases for our teachers.
It's more likely they voted for the least possibly offensive bowl of crap.
By Mr. Z (11847), North Sea on Dec 4, 11 2:31 PM
The town officials named above who were absent for the special meeting for this imprtant issue know where their bread is buttered. They would prefer to support the project at Lttle Fresh Pond where Jay Jacobs proposes to build a HUGE tennis camp and additional roads to accomodate traffic where there was once a small discreet camp and once that became defunct a community tennis club was there that also petered out. This is a beautiful little natural place that Jay Jacobs wants to turn into a$1500/week ...more per child camp. Jacobs is the New York State Democratic Committee Chairperson. Why would these politicos support people who desperately need help? They can further the goals of the wealthy instead. And gain political kudos. Democrats they are not.
By Vikki K (490), Southampton on Dec 3, 11 11:28 AM
C Law
What does Jacobs camp have to do with the homeless shelter in Hampton Bays.
By EastEnd68 (888), Westhampton on Dec 3, 11 12:54 PM
Homeless people may not be who you think they are. Many are families much like our own who have fallen on hard times. I helped deliver several truckloads of new warm clothes to homeless families living at two motels out here years ago, one east and one west of the canal, and was surprised by what I found out.
The westerly motel had extended families living in very crowded conditions. Their kids were being bussed over an hour and a half to the Wyandanch School District each day, just to ...more keep them in their home school district. Those poor kids had to sit on a bus for three hours every day. How their parents managed to turn the kids out so neatly each day amazed me. It was clear they were doing their best to maintain standards and their kid's pride, even if they didn't have a home.
A few of the adults in each motel seemed to have substance or phycological problems which is probably why they ended up there, others seemed very ordinary and just down on their luck. They probably became homeless the way many of us without a lot of savings in the bank could - their job was eliminated, they had medical bills, a fire burned them out, a spouse left them.
All of their belongings and extra clothes had been put into free storage bins by the county when they lost their housing. When the seasons changed before they could find new permanent housing, they were unable to get their winter clothes out as they were not allowed to access the bins until they found a new home. They were very anxious the get some clean and new, warm clothes as it was about this time of year and getting nippy.
I came away quite disturbed by what I had seen and very grateful for my own home and my good luck that I was not living there with them. I hope each found better housing eventually, but decent affordable housing is hard to find on Long Island.
By goldenrod (505), southampton on Dec 3, 11 6:16 PM
Vikki K, pstevens, C Law, Mr. Z, highhatsize, philathome
the point is that anna throne holst supports jay jacob's project while she doesn't even show up for the meeting about the homeless project because it is to her political advantage to glad hand the wealthy dems and ignore those socially in need...politics and business as usual...hand in hand...just as in washington, dc
By Vikki K (490), Southampton on Dec 3, 11 7:41 PM
As humans we should always be caring and willing to help anyone in need, with that said I agree with the other poster who said its how its run that makes a huge difference. You cant just dump these people there and offer no other assistance to them. Our job is to help them get on their feet and better the situation they are in so that they can hopefully move back into a home and feel better about themselves. So really dedicated helpers and honest people to run the place is what the focus should ...more really be. This day in age I am suprised at how so many of you could be so ignorant people are suffering everywhere that does not make them druggies or prostitutes come on open your hearts and your minds just a little.
By Crankypants (34), SOUTHAMPTON on Dec 4, 11 8:33 AM
Sam, Mr. Z
Just remember to realize when you should close them, as well...
Merry Christmas to the homeless - thanks to our wonder-less leaders in Town Hall. If "All dogs go to heaven" where will these politicians go? The homeless need a shelter and we ought to help them when we can.
By BIGjimbo12 (201), East Quogue on Dec 4, 11 11:51 AM
Brelane
Let's put the homeless shelter right next to you.
Just a question. What about the family whose home loses value because you decided to put a shelter literally next door to their home? What about the family who once enjoyed a quiet neighborhood, who struggled and sacrificed to buy a home in Southampton town to provide a quality of life for their children? It is so easy for you all to speak in platitudes, and leave out the other side of the equation. I donate time and treasure to help out those who are less fortunate than I ( I wonder how many ...more of you all actually do from your lofty pedastals). But don't you dare judge us for trying to protect and preserve waht is ours and what we have worked so hard to keep. If your worried about the homeless donate your time or $ to organizations like Maureens Haven or your local food pantry. Don't sit on a comments page and paint concerned homeownwers as villians.
By jams (129), hampton bays on Dec 4, 11 8:59 PM
PACER, GoldenBoy
I don't get it. People buy a house right next to a motel, for a discount no less, and are now complaining about quality of life?
I only hope that if the shelter does not come to fruition that 'Jersey Shore' of the Hamptons sets up shop there for the next 10 years.
Then you can have people more fortunate than you ruin your quality of life.
By C Law (354), Water Mill on Dec 5, 11 8:13 AM
Since you wondered, see you at Cooper's Saturday, and students, especially those working at a crappy job for minimum wage get their PCs repaired for free. Occasionally, the e-waste I collect becomes a "FrankenPC". I don't sell those for money.
Due to these current "lean times", alms are needed more greatly than ever. It has to be SOMEWHERE, and my only real issue is that the County was moving forward, without any town input whatsoever. That motel owner has also "struggled and sacrificed" ...more as well. Don't see any comment from them at this point, and the rooms are not what you would call "tres chic".
A friend of mine wrote this, to explain a big part of why things are this way. I hope it helps:
"In a nutshell, here's how America got ****** by the 2008 TARP Bailout:
- The Fed secretly loaned $7.77 trillion of your money to the Big Banks
- At an interest rate of 0.01% (That's a penny interest on a $100 loan.)
- The Big Banks turned around and bought gov't bonds at 3% interest
- Then the Big Banks paid back the principle and 0.01% interest, but pocketed the 3%
Or even more simply:
I have $100 of your money in my safe. My buddies Joe and Steve want $7000. I don't have $7000 so I give them a blank check with your name on it, and I only ask them to repay me, with 70 cents in interest. Joe and Steve then come to you with your $7000 check and you give them $7210. Joe and Steve then pay me back $7000.70. And they walk away with $209.30.
Now multiply that by a billion and that's how America got ****** over by the Fed and the banks."
Maybe you should be concerned with BIGGER things, as well...
First off, who am I going to feel worse for? A homeless person, or someone whose property value (potentially) dips for the time being. Hmm... that's a tough one! I think I'd have to side with the person living in that nice big waterfront home... I mean, if they want to sell their house tomorrow they won't be able to maximize their profit! Woe is them!
Property values aren't going lower because the County is making this a homeless shelter - the place already *IS* a homeless shelter. ...more If you are living in funky motel room as opposed to a real apartment or a house you are, for all intents and purposes, homeless. I've been to this location and it aint pretty - having it be an actual County designated shelter changes nothing. Unless the County puts up a giant neon flashing sign announcing it's run by DSS I can't imagine how it would have an effect.
As for the people who "struggled and sacrificed to buy a home to provide a quality of life for their children" making this a shelter doesn't impact that at all. They still have a home. Their kids still live in one of the wealthiest regions of the County, they are within spitting distance of a beautiful bay and attend a good school district. And, not for nothing, but people who own homes there are living quite comfortably with many homes in the million dollar range and the lower end homes in the $400-500k value. We aren't talking about homes in Mastic or Shirley here... this is South of the Highway in Hampton Bays.
What are the solutions you and your neighbors have come up with? Would things be better or any different if the status quo continues? That motel is a dump and is riddled with nefarious characters and the police are quite familiar with it. Yet you guys have been pretty quiet for all the years it's been that way... now someone says "homeless families' and you're up in arms?
Mr. Z
You are so wrong. Again with the platitudes! Your average homeless shelter is not widows and orphans wake up! How can you honestly say having a homeless shelter next to your home won't affect it. So a drug addict with a criminal past you feel bad for but not the family,two parents working making month to month. Are you serious? I guess just leave us out of the equation because we don't matter at all. So the homeless get a waterfront home and the rich get to decide where to put it. And us in ...more the middle working class better just be quiet about it or we are heartless ok.
I'll ask you to re-read what I wrote, specifically this part:
"Property values aren't going lower because the County is making this a homeless shelter - the place already *IS* a homeless shelter. ..."
Drug addicts and alcoholics and the dregs of society already live there (the police reports prove this). So the County making this an "official" homeless shelter changes things how?
And I would argue the people living in that neighborhood are
A) Upper-middle class ...more
B) Knew this dump was there when they bought there home
C) Have not voiced their concerns to the Town about the place until the County dropped the words "homeless shelter".
You refuted none of my points and answered one of my questions. I'll give you another chance. . .What do you and your neighbors propose as a solution?
By Nature (2966), Hampton Bays on Dec 5, 11 9:05 AM
Property values aren't going to be lowered because county is making this a homeless shelter. Absurd statement. People who live in funky hotel rooms are for all intents and purposes are homeless. Another absurd statement. I'm sure the people down the road who bought co op apts in a very similar building would love to know that. From real experience, not your two minute drive by and assessment, I can tell you for the most part that property housed mostly single young and middle age working men ...more with service trucks, painting, plumbing, etc. That is a FAR cry from housing 30 families. Please don't attempt to compare the two. My point is the posters here are so quick to judge the residents of the area for their objections. I think any resident who would stand by without an objection is crazy. Sneidermann pointed out that these type of housing establishments should not provide housing for more than twelve families at a time. Why do you think that law is on the books. Because housing 30 families in an effiecency motel has no effect on a community? Why do the residents of Tiana Shores have to come up with a solution to Western Suffolk's homeless problem? I do my part to help local families. I don't need another chance to refute your statements, or solve Suffolk County's homeless problem. Ask yourself if this was next door to your home, you wouldn't be concerned?
By jams (129), hampton bays on Dec 5, 11 11:44 AM
I would definately be concerned. Thats why I don't live next to shady motels.
By C Law (354), Water Mill on Dec 5, 11 12:04 PM
Well not all of us can afford to live in Watermill, some of us have to reside in, how did you put it, the mastics of the Hamptons?
By jams (129), hampton bays on Dec 5, 11 12:25 PM
So, what you're saying is you JUST noticed that it's been a shelter for low income, and homeless people for years?
'Cause that's what it looks like from here...
Dec 5, 11 3:50 PM appended by Mr. Z
"Currently, the DSS is housing approximately 10 homeless families at the motel, though up to 30 families could be living there once it is converted into a full-scale shelter." Shall we stress COULD?
"Not in my backyard."... That's what I'm getting from a large percentage of these comments.
Why are people so damn uncomfortable with the statistics of the homeless population? Is it because that maybe, one day, the fear of becoming homeless might actually happen to the staunch opposers themselves? Or, is it just simply the "fear" of those who ARE homeless RIGHT NOW?? It's cold outside, people... some cannot afford to fill their oil tanks.. some cannot afford to pay their LIPA bills, ...more some cannot affod to put food on the table, IF they have a table to put it on! Some of this is a reality created by your own neighbors.
Let's face it, this is a very sad state of affairs... on either side of the coin; when there are strapping men and able bodied people taking advantage of the gevernment system that is meant to give a hand up to those who cannot (due to physical or mental disabilities) work to provide for themselves and their own.
Also, when there is this turning a blind eye by the populous of this country.. this crap only reinforces the stereotype that "Homeless people are bad". And that's unfair... how many of these homeless have YOU PERSONALLY HELPED? How many do you know from when you were a kid? How many people actually care?
Don't see many.
By Allergic2Stupidity (77), Riverhead on Dec 5, 11 2:10 PM
“The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich and the poor alike, to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread."
~ Anatole France
If only it were true.
By progressnow (556), sag harbor on Dec 6, 11 8:38 AM
The law DOES in fact forbid that from happening.
By Allergic2Stupidity (77), Riverhead on Dec 6, 11 10:08 AM
. . . unless you are part of Occupy Wall Street, in which case, proceed"
By Nature (2966), Hampton Bays on Dec 6, 11 10:30 AM
Nature, if you thumb a book called "The Great American Stickup", you would most likely better understand the Ocuppy movement's purpose. It even taught me a few things I didn't know, like how deeply Senator Phil Gramm's wife was involved with the CFTC, deregulation, and the lack thereof in the early days of the derivatives market in the '80's.
It's even more scathing than Griftopia.
Lack of regulation regarding derivatives, that is.
There is nothing majestic nor equal about the corrupt system of law in this country.
By Brelane (16), Southampton on Dec 6, 11 6:36 AM
Mr. Z, Allergic2Stupidity
Better watch out discussing ''families" and move to discussing "individuals". Homeless families tend to number in the dozens i.e. 30 families could be over 300 people.
Dec 10, 11 6:51 AM appended by Brelane
My comment had absolutely nothing to do with a person's skin color or country or origin. Homelessness does not discriminate.
By dagdavid (646), southampton on Dec 8, 11 12:41 PM
By AlwaysLocal (292), southampton on Dec 8, 11 8:09 PM
what i had said, which was blocked, was that philathome can't possibly talk to people the way he insults them on this blog. He throws around the race card, and if he did this face to face, I (as well as many other people) would hold him accountable. Also, phil, I notice that you didn't respond to my question regarding the ethnic makeup of YOUR street. Don't worry, we can all take a guess at how racially diverse it is. You, sir, are a hypocrit.
ok philathome, out of about 60 houses on my street, there are people from at least a dozen different countries from five different continents, various different religions and speaking about at least five different languages (and yes-alot of them are minorities) So since you moved there because of the "obvious" opposition hampton bays holds toward minorities.tell me, how many people on YOUR street are of different ethnic bsckgrounds?
By AlwaysLocal (292), southampton on Dec 9, 11 3:38 AM
If I lost my job it would only be a matter of time before I was homeless. Nice to know that nobody wants me.
By Sam (252), Westhampton Beach on Dec 10, 11 7:11 PM
Allergic2Stupidity
And guess what? Change starts with one person and one idea.
By Allergic2Stupidity (77), Riverhead on Dec 12, 11 10:25 AM
Mr. Z, philathome
No room at the inn?
By btdt (449), water mill on Dec 12, 11 11:00 AM
Awww... someone thought my comment was off-topic or had innapropriate content.
By Allergic2Stupidity (77), Riverhead on Dec 15, 11 2:03 PM
There is an excellent interview with Suffolk County Commissioner of Social Services Greg Blass in the current issue of another East End newspaper (an independent, free one). In it, he refutes all the arguments that have been made against the homeless shelter. If he is correct, I was under a number of misapprehensions myself. It's worth a read.
Dec 16, 11 2:28 PM appended by highhatsize
I should have mentioned that what makes it particularly readable is that he doesn't take a conciliatory, compromising attitude towards critics. If this is what he says for publication, I would like to hear what he says in the office. Refreshing stuff.
By highhatsize (4217), East Quogue on Dec 16, 11 2:28 PM
A sure way to help these families would be to place them in an area that offers an opportunity to be productive and to thrive. There are few jobs nearby. There is extremely limited public transportation and our taxis cost a fortune. Hampton Bays is a dead end for these families. The goal of economic self sufficiency will never be reached here in the Hamptons. We are simply warehousing these families by whomever will take them. While I understand that in many cases hard times got these families ...more to this place, the county is doing them no favors by placing them out here.
By teachourkids (36), southampton on Dec 17, 11 10:20 PM
There are few jobs to be had anywhere! So, even though I understand that point... it just seems to me that it has the ring of a subtle "not in my backyard" stance. If economic self sufficiency will never be reached, how then are you and yours surviving?
In the surefire way of economics, those who are willing to work for less than their counterparts WILL receive those jobs. It's a fact...and i guarantee you, that they would be grateful for it.
To get ...more the unemployment numbers down, this country should get back to manufacturing and innovation. We'd be ahead of China in no time, afterall.. aren't they using a page of our history to make themselves a world economic power? Oops.. nope. I lied.. We in fact GAVE it to them.. by importing their goods on the cheap and shipping out work to them. Why? Because they were willing to do the work at a faster pace for less money. Now we're in debt to them...
By Allergic2Stupidity (77), Riverhead on Dec 18, 11 9:30 AM
Frankly, their environmental record makes our Industrial Revolution appear as a candidate for Canonization.
Heavy metals and waste from mining operations alone have literally poured poison into the land, and water.
By Mr. Z (11847), North Sea on Dec 20, 11 9:23 PM
OK Allergic...call it what you want, but it's not in my backyard, not even in my neighborhood. so please don't question my motivation. Even if residents of that hotel were willing to work for less, how would they get there? I drive to work, as do most others on the east end. Many of the residents of this type of housing can't afford a car, insurance and high fuel costs and our public transportation system isn't the answer (do buses even go by that hotel?). There are no affordable or public day ...more care systems to care for the children while the parent work either.
I agree with you regarding manufacturing. It's a complicated problem that desperately needs to be addressed. The high cost of labor, pensions, health insurance, etc. will prevent improvement any time soon.
By teachourkids (36), southampton on Dec 19, 11 9:39 PM
It's right off of Montauk highway.. what do you think? Busses sure do! And as to day care? Yes there are places.. babysitting with the kid in the room next door, Pine Tree in riverhead (roanoke ave.. main thoroughfare) the Southampton Headstart, and people can get rides from friends/neighbors. It's called compassion and understanding. When my sponsee and her husband were living there, I would pick her up from riverhead to help her out.. It's called doing the next right thing.
Thanks, Highhatsize, for the link. Here is an important piece of that ariticle:
"I, and everyone in the department is extremely disappointed in those in a public service position who have been resoundingly silent in the face of this appalling bias that's been expressed by some," Blass said. Homeless shelters, like the one Suffolk is establishing in Hampton Bays have been described as "warehouses for criminals and drug dealers" that are sheltered to "pursue a hedonistic lifestyle," the commissioner ...more reported.
That stereotype couldn't be farther from the truth. Blass explained that clients who stay in the county's 52 shelters, plus the dozen or so motels used as shelters must sign a set of rules for behavior, adhere to curfews and meet with caseworkers who are on site daily carrying out the mission of the department – steering clients towards self sustainability. Blass is proud of the county's record of transitioning between 30 and 40 families out of homelessness every month. Still, it's a struggle to serve the average of 530 families and 200 plus individuals seeking aid each week.
Endeavoring to dispel the picture of homeless "Bowery bums," Blass reported his department's clients are predominantly single mothers with small children, including victims of domestic violence who must be moved secretly for their own safety. His clients, said the commissioner, are very motivated and eager to find their own places. One family has already transitioned out of the new Hampton Bays shelter. "These are not people who require neighbors to keep their doors locked," he said."
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H. K. Knight, Galkin, I. A., Reinisch, B. W., and Zhang, Y., “Auroral Ionospheric E Region Parameters Obtained From Satellite-Based Far Ultraviolet and Ground-Based Ionosonde Observations: Data, Methods, and Comparisons”, Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics, vol. 123, no. 7, pp. 6065 - 6089, 2018.
B. C. Kosar, MacDonald, E. A., Case, N. A., Zhang, Y., Mitchell, E. J., and Viereck, R., “A case study comparing citizen science aurora data with global auroral boundaries derived from satellite imagery and empirical models”, Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, vol. 177, pp. 274 - 282, 2018.
А. Ясюкевич, Yasyukevich, A., Клименко, М., Klimenko, M., Куликов, Ю., Kulikov, Y., Клименко, В., Klimenko, V., Бессараб, Ф., Bessarab, F., Кореньков, Ю., Korenkov, Y., Маричев, В., Marichev, V., Ратовский, К., Ratovsky, K., Колесник, С., and Kolesnik, S., “Changes in the middle and upper atmosphere parameters during the January 2013 sudden stratospheric warming”, Solnechno-Zemnaya Fizika, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 62 - 75, 2018.
A. S. Yasyukevich, Kulikov, Y. Yu., Klimenko, M. V., Klimenko, V. V., Bessarab, F. S., Korenkov, Y. N., Marichev, V. N., Ratovsky, K. G., and Kolesnik, S. A., “Changes in the Stratosphere and Ionosphere Parameters During the 2013 Major Stratospheric Warming”, in 2018 2nd URSI Atlantic Radio Science Meeting (AT-RASC)2018 2nd URSI Atlantic Radio Science Meeting (AT-RASC), Meloneras, 2018.
G. Grubbs, Michell, R., Samara, M., Hampton, D., Hecht, J., Solomon, S., and Jahn, J. - M., “A Comparative Study of Spectral Auroral Intensity Predictions From Multiple Electron Transport Models”, Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics, vol. 123, no. 1, pp. 993 - 1005, 2018.
C. Y. Lin, Deng, Y., Venkataramani, K., Yonker, J., and Bailey, S. M., “Comparison of the Thermospheric Nitric Oxide Emission Observations and the GITM Simulations: Sensitivity to Solar and Geomagnetic Activities”, Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics, 2018.
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Immediate Walk-in Care
Cancer in Children: An Overview
AIDS-Related Cancers
Breast Cancer: Introduction
Appetite Stimulation
1 in 4 Cancer Survivors Faces 'Financial Hardship' Due to Medical Costs
Cancer Warning Signs Quiz
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Hurricanes Can Hurt Survival Odds Among Those With Cancer
TUESDAY, July 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- When a hurricane strikes, as tropical storm Barry did this weekend in Louisiana, most people worry about the immediate health dangers such a storm poses.
But new research suggests that the interruptions in radiation therapy caused by power outages may also lower the chances of long-term survival among lung cancer patients.
"While we could not analyze every potentially explanatory factor for the poorer outcomes in our study, treatment delay is one of the few hurricane-related disruptions that can actually be prevented," said study leader Dr. Leticia Nogueira, from the American Cancer Society.
"Cancer patients receiving radiotherapy are a vulnerable population and, right now, there are no recommended strategies to mitigate treatment delays, so disaster management efforts that include tactics to identify patients, arrange for their treatment to be transferred, and to eliminate out-of-network insurance charges should be considered," Nogueira said in a cancer society news release.
In the study, Nogueira's team analyzed data on almost 3,500 U.S. patients with locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer, who underwent radiotherapy between 2004 and 2014. Half of the patients had a hurricane disaster declared during their radiation treatment period.
Among those who had a hurricane disaster during treatment, there were 1,408 deaths, average survival time was 29 months and five-year survival was 14.5%. Among patients who did not have a hurricane disaster during treatment, there were 1,331 deaths, average survival time was 31 months and five-year survival was 15.4%.
Patients in the hurricane disaster group had longer radiation treatment (average nearly 67 days versus 46 days) and significantly worse overall survival than those who did not have a hurricane disaster, the researchers said.
The risk of death among the study group increased with the length of disaster declaration, reaching 27% higher for disasters lasting 27 days. The association was no longer significant after 30 or more days, but only 19 of the 101 hurricane disaster declarations in the study lasted that long, the study authors noted.
Radiotherapy is particularly vulnerable to disruption when natural disasters occur because it requires dependable electrical power and daily attendance by specialized teams and patients, the researchers explained.
Further research is needed to assess how other types of natural disasters affect treatments for cancer and other diseases, the investigators concluded.
The findings were published July 16 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The U.S. National Cancer Institute has more on radiation therapy.
SOURCE: American Cancer Society, news release, July 16, 2019
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Open Color presents Bok Joy
Christian Joy
Saturday November 12th, 6-10pm
Coming to San Francisco for the first time ever is Christian Joy's Bok Joy series. Composed of larger-than-life hanging soft sculptures and inspired by children's bop bags and the work of Japanese film director Hayoa Miyazaki, these "characters" are constructed from vibrantly colored fabrics and incorporate textile designs, drawing on Joy's experience as a costume designer. With this installation, her focus is on the independent movement of fabric. The opening event will also serve as the launch for the new San Francisco-based arts collective, Open Color - founded to bridge the divide between both underground and established creatives and the growing tech sector in the Bay Area.
As a costume designer Christian Joy is best known for creating the stage attire for Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes. Since 2003 Christian has been the exclusive designer to Karen O, contriving outlandish stage looks that mix paint, print, rhinestones, newspaper, vinyl and found objects. In 2012 Christian acted as costume designer for Karen O's "Psycho Opera" Stop the Virgens. In 2016 Christian created Brittany Howard's white gown and cape for the band's performance at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards as well as two original hand printed looks for Coachella.
In addition to live music performance, Christian has conceived looks for choreographers Anna Sperber, Jillian Peńa and Mariangela Lopez of Accidental Movement for their dance projects. In 2015 Christian Joy collaborated with directors Ioulex to make costumes for their film Today/Yesterday with Isabella Boylston, principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre.
In 2012 Christian Joy had her first exhibition of original textile and poster prints alongside costumes created for Karen O at the Diesel Gallery in Tokyo for her show Do Androids Dream of Electric Shrimp?
In 2013 Christian Joy had her first non-costume exhibition, Bok Joy at Secret Project Robot in Bushwick, NY where she experimented with creating oversized stuffed sculptures. Each character was constructed using brightly colored hand printed fabrics and cut heat press vinyl. The show was seen a second time in 2014 in an expanded version through the Clocktower Gallery for Anxious Spaces: Installation as Catalyst at the Knockdown Center in Brooklyn.
In 2015 Christian was invited to show 10 new costumes at the Walker Art Center during Pop Remix as part of International Pop exhibition. She also designed Childish Gambino's costumes for his Pharos show, including glow-in-the-dark tribal paint and a pink and yellow grass skirt.
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The Greatest (at least in size) Generation
If you are millennial (Pew Research describes a millennial as someone born between 1977 and 1992), then you know what you’re watching. But for the entertainment industry, you’re an enigma and there is now a cottage industry dedicated to trying to predict your wants and desires. To this end, new outlets for user-generated and original content – YouTube being at the forefront – are cranking out hours of on-the-cheap programming that is racking up millions of views and millions of dollars for its new self-made stars. Meanwhile, big players like Disney are using their online outlets like ABC Digital to develop short form shows for millennial and YouTube and other alternative outlet-established stars, to slice themselves a piece of the pie. But new media and OTT programming are hardly the only way to engage what is now the largest demographic on Earth.
First, yes, established product placement agencies are getting scripts for shows on networks like ABC Digital for programs starring people from YouTube, etc. But here at HERO we’re also still getting over 200 feature film scripts a year (virtually all read by yours truly, which means yours truly knows the endings to just about every movie he sees, which means yours truly deserves a spoiler bonus!). Should we assume that placement in those films is less valuable to the clients we represent who are looking for millennial eyeballs? It turns out the answer is a resounding, nope!
A new report from Movio, a company that does data analytics and marketing campaigns for the film industry, delivered some great news for entertainment marketing companies with long histories with the film studios; millennials are devoted movie goers! They actually account for 29% of box office spending, and go to the movies about half a dozen times a year and a third of them are members of a theater chain loyalty program. Half of them will hit a film during its opening weekend. All in, the millennials bought 13 million tickets in 2015!
While last weekend’s record breaking $135 million opening of Finding Dory provided ample proof of this mega-demo’s power, don’t be fooled; happy go lucky, Ellen-voiced adorableness isn’t necessarily the best way to grab them. Those 20-25 year olds love them some horror films, urban dramas and sophomoric comedies just as much as animated films.
So, while placements in homemade YouTube series can be obtained (often with a sizable check to the producer/talent), the tried and true methods of brand integration (product placement in film and TV) may still be the best, most cost-effective, influential and dignified way to expose brands to millennials.
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5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Eagles’ Samba Boy Bruno Castanheira
By Eagles Admin on 12 September 2015
Geylang International’s Brazilian-Japanese Forward, Bruno Castanheira shares his journey as an Eagle and his perceptions about the upcoming fixture against Home United FC on 14th September 2015 at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
Question 1 –
Geylang International have finally ended their losing streak, with a last-gasp draw with Warriors FC at Choa Chu Kang Stadium, two weeks ago. Bruno, your thoughts about the pulsating game and the crucial one point the Eagles gained ?
Ans: I just returned from injury and made the starting line-up against the Rhinos. I honestly felt, that the squad performed well and the boys were hungry for points. Indeed, it is frustrating to be on a losing streak, but I am delighted we finally put an end to it. My strike partner, Kaplo (Jozef Kaplan) scored the equalizer at the death and granted us a much needed point. We (Geylang) could have walked away with a win, but unfortunately, three of our attempts came off the post. Then again, I am happy that the team put in a lot of effort and that we are able to take one point back to Bedok, rather than none.
Geylang have secured a 1-0 win and settled for a 1-1 draw against Home United FC, earlier this season. Can the Eagles soar for a win and go unbeaten, against the Protectors in the 2015 S.League season ?
Ans: I believe that Geylang are capable of creating upsets and springing surprises at any given day. We will try our very best to get the three points and get off the bottom spot. The team have been training strenuously and in the past week, we have been having both morning and afternoon sessions, so that we can work more on our finishing and defending. The sole point from Choa Chu Kang, have definitely spurred us on to do better and we will certainly give our best effort to etch an unbeaten streak, again.
Bruno, you have previously played for the Bishan-based club and how does it feel to come against Home United, whom are currently have been unbeaten eight games ? Do you think Geylang International FC can slay the Protectors ?
Ans: Yes. Last season, I played for Home United, but now I am an Eagle and I want the three points badly. Despite coming back from injury, I will try to score against the Protectors, not just because Home United is my old club, but because, a striker needs to beef up his reputation by putting the ball into the net. I have only scored three goals in the S.League and would like to end the season with 10 goals. Indeed, it will be tough to score against a dominant and rampant Home United side. However, with sheer determination, I know that the attacking quartet and myself can end the Protectors’ high-flying streak.
Bruno, please enlighten us on how have you been spending your time in Singapore and what has captivated you the most, in our sunny island ?
Ans: I normally hang out with my friends and chill around Orchard Road. I am a big fan of the Barclays Premier League, hence I love to watch games at around Somerset. I often patronize Cuppage Plaza to fill up my tummy. Furthermore, I usually go to Bedok Corner Food Centre, to indulge in the local delicacies, with my favourite being Chicken Rice. My favourite thing about Singapore, would be the pretty ladies. Haha. I am kidding, actually the best part of Singapore, would be its food. There are different kinds of food items at any time of day and at any place. Furthermore, the food fusion here is tasty and have endless variety. My current favourite is the ‘Nasi Merah Special Combo’. Sedaaaap !
Who is you favourite striker in the world and Why?
Ans: Simple, FC Barcelona’s Neymar Jr. The sizzling and entertaining striker’s technique and skill, caught my attention. Furthermore, he is good-looking and has the Brazilian flair, just like me. He is now enjoying his football career, in a great club and is doing well for both club and country. I often visualize myself in his shoes. I am also in a great club and am surrounded by wonderful talented players in Geylang. I really enjoying playing in the green and white stripes. No offence, but Home United and Albirex Niigata (S) FC are really strong sides. However this year, I am really savouring the moment and want to score more than 15 goals in all competitions, before the season wraps up.
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London Mithraeum: An Ancient Temple in the Heart of London
A new exhibition at Bloomberg SPACE reconstructs an ancient temple and explores the most mysterious religion of the late Roman Empire: The Cult of Mithras, the bull slayer.
Permanent display at the London Mithraeum, Bloomberg Space. Tickets are Free but it is advisable to Book Online.
In post-war London, archaeologists discovered a subterranean river laid bare by the ruins of the blitz. Next to the river they unearthed a Roman settlement.
The conditions of the marshy ground had preserved a wealth of objects such as tablets, jars and rings but most significantly - the head of a young, masculine deity, identified as Mithras.
The god Mithras originated in Persia and first appeared in Roman worship around the 1st century AD. Evidence of small underground buildings dedicated to him, known as ‘Mithraeums’ have been discovered in Rome, Ostia, Numidia, Dalmatia, and along the Danube.
These would have been dark claustrophobic spaces, lit by torchlight. Only the names of higher ranking members of society are associated with the cult, and worship involved complex and mysterious initiation rituals. Exact details of their practices remain obscure…
The original discovery has been reconstructed for the new exhibition. It aims to create a multi- sensory experience combining traditional display with theatrical effects.
Visitors will descend seven metres underground into the temple amid mist, haze, and chanting voices.
Inspired by the spirit of discovery here at Grays (which boasts its own underground river, a lost tributary of the Tyburn) we've selected some of our finest antiquities from the Ancient Roman period...
Roman Male Head, 1st-2nd Century AD. Available at Antique Choices
Roman Bronze in the Figure of a Bull, 2nd Century AD. Available at Armin Antiques
Micro- Mosaic based on original Ancient Roman Design from the Capitoline, Rome. Available at Peter Szuhay
Terracotta Rhyton in the form of a Bulls Head, 4th Century AD. Available at Antique Choices
Ancient Roman Cameo of Medusa 4th Century, set in 19th Century Gold Mount. Available at Peter Szuhay
Roman Iridescent Glass Jar, 2nd Century AD. Available at The Solaimani Gallery
Louise Dahl- Wolfe: 'A Style of Her Own' Exhibition
Louise Dahl-Wolfe: 'A Style of Her Own' is currently exhibiting at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, until the 21st January, 2018. The exhibition is the first major retrospective of her work to be shown the UK.
Image of Suzy Parker by the Seine, Costume by Balenciaga, 1953. Photograph by Louise Dahl-Wolfe. Image courtsey of Its Liquid
Louise Dahl-Wolfe (1895-1989) was regarded as one of the most important women fashion photographers of the first part of the 20th Century who defined the image of the modern independent post-war woman.
Dahl-Wolfe often photographed on location in exotic locations such as Cuba, South America, Spain and Mexico. Her work appears dynamic and spontaneous but was always meticulously planned. The exhibition features over 100 photographs focusing on three decades from the 1930s to 1950s and presents the work of couture designers Chanel, Balenciaga and Dior.
The exhibition also hones in on Dahl-Wolfe's 22 years as leading contributor to Harper's Bazaar from 1936 to 1958, and highlights the influence she had on photographers Horst P. Horst, Richard Avedon and Iving Penn. Furthermore, the museum will also be celebrating Bazaar's 150th anniversary by displaying other photographic highlights.
Liz Giubbons as photographer, 1938. Photographed by Louise Dahl-Wolfe. Image courtsey of The Guardian
Image of Evelyn Tripp, 1952. Shot by Louise Dahl-Wolfe for Harper's Bazaar. Image courtsey of High Low Vintage
Image courtesy of Louise Dahl-Wolfe and Harper’s Bazaar. Image courtsey of Its Liquid
Photgrapher Louise Dahl-Wolfe , 1958. Image courtsey of High Low Vintage
Mary Jane Russell in evening gown by Balenciaga, cover by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper's Bazaar, December 1951. Image courtsey of Pinterest.
If you're feeling inspired by the past, then why not come and visit us here at Grays where you can see our gorgeous selection of vintage items waiting to be discovered.
1950s American Metal and Lucite Handbag. Available at Linda Bee
1950s Pearl Clip Earrings. Available at Gillian Horsup
Faux Plastic Crocodile Look Alike 1950s Handbag in Red. Available at Linda Bee
1950s Gold Charm Bracelet. Available at June Victor
Tea Feather Hat, c1950. Available at Gillian Horsup
1950s Pearl Three Stand Bracelet with Rhinestone Blue Clasp. Available at June Victor
Mid 1950s Pichine Bronze Hat. Trimmed all over with ostrich feathers. Available at Gillian Horsup
Old as Time Antiques
Gifts Available
The last quarter of the year is a time when gifts are hunted down for birthdays, anniversaries and religious celebrations, or just to accompany a special moment.
At A18, The Mews at Grays Antiques we are able to offer a selection of pieces which are not only unique but also have a history.
These encompass timepieces, clocks, watches and barometers from the early 1800s to mid 20th century. These are all shop ready and have a 12 month support warranty.
Examples from our collection include:
Items from the early 1800s
Gentleman’s Pocket Watches
Japy Freres 8day 1/2hr Garniture Clock
Items from the late 1800s
Japy Freres 8day 1/2hr Mantel Clock
Fusee Wall Dial Timepiece
8day 1/4hr Mahogany Bracket Clock
Marble ‘Art Deco’ Timepiece
8day 1/2 hour ‘Art Deco’ Mantel Clock
Glass Framed Art Deco Timepiece
8day 1/2 hour Mahogany Balloon Clock
WW11 Land Issue Gents Pocket Watch
Back of WW11 Land Issue Gents Pocket Watch
Items from the mid 20th Century
8day Skeleton Timepiece
Gilded 8day Carriage Timepiece
All of our collection can be viewed by visiting A18 in The Mews at Grays Antiques, near Bond Street Station, London, or viewing graysantiques.com where some of our collection of clocks and furniture are illustrated and fully described.
Items can be purchased from ourselves at A18, or if we are not in attendance, by asking Reception to assist you in any query and/or purchase. Items can be shipped by arrangement with either Grays or ourselves.
Unit A18, Grays Mews
Open Monday, Thursday afternoons and all day Friday, or anytime by appointment.
Facebook: @oldastimeantiques
Twitter: @OATantiques
(ext 6 for the support staff)
oldastime@hotmail.co.uk
Services at Grays
With the wonderful Christmas displays popping up across the capital, now is the time for gift inspiration to take hold - with the long lead up to Christmas there's time to really make your presents extra special this year!
At Grays we have our very own specialist craftsmen; Bennett & O'Connell have been freehand quality engravers since 1965. They are highly skilled in hand engraving all precious metals, as well as a wide variety of objects from gold and silver jewellery and watches, to tankards, napkins and umbrellas. Their service now includes leather embossing - gold, silver and blind embossing or hot foil stamping of initials and messages on items such as photo albums, journals, diaries and note books.
Leather embossing by Bennett & O'Connell
Glass engraving at Bennett & O'Connell
Alfred Toro repairs jewellery, specialising in restoring antique jewellery. In addition, Alfred designs and makes his own jewellery and offers a fully bespoke jewellery design service allowing customers to purchase an item tailored to their own specifications. He is also skilled in the age old technique of wax carving - a fascinating way of making silver and gold jewellery by carving jewellery out of wax, then creating a mould to make a solid silver or gold version of the wax mould.
A detailed wax carving of an animal by Alfred Toro
A bespoke piece by Alfred Toro
Bennett & O'Connell | Stand 109 | Tel: 020 7408 1880
Alfred Toro | Stand 104 | Tel: 020 7495 7068
Día de los Muertos: The Day of the Dead
El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is a traditional Mexican holiday which begins on October 31st and culminates on November 2nd; when the souls of the deceased are believed to return to visit the living...
Young girls dressed for the Dia de Los Muertos parade in Mexico City
Parades, gatherings, and the preparation of offrendas (altars to the dead) are designed to encourage these visits by honoring their souls.
The origins of the tradition can be traced back over 3,000 years to ancient Mesoamerican civilisations. Originally celebrated in the summer months, the ancient festival was moved to its current date by Spanish conquistadors to coincide with the Catholic celebrations of All Hallows Tide.
The best known symbol of this celebration is the mischievous skull (calavera) or skeleton, which inspires costumes and decorations. Other symbols include the marigold and the monarch butterfly, a native insect which arrives in Mexico for the winter around 1st November each year.
Whilst the holiday is uniquely Mexican, its customs have spread widely throughout South and Central America and wherever those with Mexican heritage have settled. The spirit of the holiday is one of celebration rather than of mourning; but the joyous festivities are part of a more serious reminder of the nature of life and the inevitability of death.
We've been on the hunt for some Día de los Muertos symbolism at Grays, to help us get into the spirit of this unique celebration...
Enamel butterfly brooch by David Andersen, late 19th century, available at The Antique Jewellery Company
Diamante encrusted skull brooch, contemporary, available at Tings Jewellery Box
Gold and black enamel Memento Mori ring with the engraving 'Gone Before, Not Forgotten', c18th century, available at Peter Szuhay
Cicada insect brooch, Art Nouveau. Available at The Antique Jewellery Company
Stag antlers skull with original gold loop, c.1860, available at Peter Szuhay
Black net lace, c.1900, available at Diane Harby - Deekoo
London Mithraeum: An Ancient Temple in the Heart o...
Louise Dahl- Wolfe: 'A Style of Her Own' Exhibitio...
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The nature of this game will be a combination of hardcore strategy melded with the challenging world of education. This will be a turn-based game wherein players will need to answer questions, mostly everything under the sun, in order to move and defeat enemies.
There can be two modes for this game: Story/Adventure mode or PVP.
Characters will be from the game, Forest Defense. They will be divided into two groups which are: Old-Tree Hamadryad and the Automata.
Each character will have three stats: Attack, Defense, Moves per Question (this will indicate how far a unit can go with every correct answer).
Characters to be used will be from Forest Defense.
1. Players will start on a “table”. Please refer to the image.
2. A player’s team will consist of people from Old-Tree Hamadryad while enemy teams will be the Automata.
3. During a player’s turn:
a. Players will be asked one question (such as general information) which needs to be answered within 15 seconds:
Example: What is at the center of our Solar System – the answer is ‘Sun’.
b. If answered correctly, players can move their character based on the number of moves per question assigned.
Example: Character 1 has 3 moves per question. After one correct answer, he can move 3 tiles towards the enemy, or to dodge the enemy.
c. If a character from the player’s team reaches an opponent, a math question will be asked. The correct answer will be the number of times a player can attack.
Example: Subtraction, 5-2=3. So the player can attack 3 times, this will ensure an easier way to end each game.
4. For an enemy’s turn on Story mode, there is potential to have AI for both Easy and Hard difficulty modes. The difference will only be the moves assigned to each character.
Example: The Easy AI will only have 1-3 moves per character and can only attack once every time it reaches the player’s unit. For the Hard AI, it will be 2-4 moves per character and can attack the player’s unit twice.
5. For PVP mode, details of the 3rd mechanic will apply to both players.
1. We can focus on a target audience who loves educational games, as well as players who love strategy games.
2. Our market can start from those aged 10 and above.
3. We can consider cash shops, from which players can make in-app purchases to:
a. Unlock heroes
b. Gain equipment which can increase their stats of Attack, Defense, or Moves per Question.
c. Include Lifelines, such as 50:50 (which will remove two wrong answers from the choices), and an option to reveal the correct answer.
4. Players who are fans of tactical RPGs might enjoy having such a game on their mobile phones.
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CONFLICT The Producers Guide to Storytelling in Reality TV & Film by Robert Thirkell
(Professional Media Practice)
Based on his popular international C.O.N.F.L.I.C.T. seminars, television producer Robert Thirkell provides a professional toolkit for creating compelling storylines for factual or reality-based film and television.
The book features program examples from the UK and U.S. and includes well-known series such as Kitchen Nightmares, Wife Swap, The Apprentice, Undercover Boss and Oprah’s Big Give, plus advice from leading filmmakers and TV producers on the process of finding stories and characters, structuring scripts, filming, editing, delivery, and attracting an audience.
As anyone who has watched a video on YouTube knows, amateur video usually focuses on subject areas rather than storyline construction. To make the jump to professional reality programming and engage your audience, video producers must know how to identify the components of story and organize them, employing narrative construction while not interfering with the events of the documentary. This book will become the professional handbook for this popular genre. Excerpt from the text:
"The Hundred Rules of Television: To create winners, get different genres banging into each other.
Pick a mythic story, and stick to it.
Films do not need introductions, they need to get going, so get rid of the next ten minutes.Your subject and story should seem big, while being small enough to film."
About Robert Thirkell
Leading TV Producer, Robert Thirkell, is an international TV consultant with a proven track record in making hit TV documentaries and formats. Robert was Series Editor of Jamie's School Dinners and the original 'formats' Back to the Floor and Blood on the Carpet and the original producer of Troubleshooter, all BAFTA winning series. He specializes in helping broadcasters and production companies worldwide to create documentary formats, oversee new brands, and sort out problem series.
Published December 15, 2010 by Bloomsbury Methuen Drama. 256 pages
Genres: Humor & Entertainment. Non-fiction
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Life with Sudden Death by Michael Downing
A Tale of Moral Hazard and Medical Misadventure
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The youngest of nine children, Michael Downing was three when his father died suddenly and inexplicably. No autopsy was performed. The family diagnosis was God’s will.
As a boy, Downing rigorously trained as a spiritual athlete, preparing to vault into heaven. But eventually he escaped the religious dogma, and the family arena until one of his brothers died in 2003, suddenly and inexplicably. No autopsy was performed.
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Research Article | November 2008
A dynamic representation of target motion drives predictive smooth pursuit during target blanking
Jean-Jacques Orban de Xivry; Marcus Missal; Philippe Lefèvre
Jean-Jacques Orban de Xivry
CESAME, Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
Laboratory of Neurophysiology, Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgiumhttp://www.inma.ucl.ac.be/~jjodxJean-Jacques.Orban@uclouvain.be
Marcus Missal
Laboratory of Neurophysiology, Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgiumhttp://www.nefy.ucl.ac.be/CV_Marcus.htmMarcus.Missal@uclouvain.be
Philippe Lefèvre
Laboratory of Neurophysiology, Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgiumhttp://www.inma.ucl.ac.be/~lefevrePhilippe.Lefevre@uclouvain.be
Journal of Vision November 2008, Vol.8, 6. doi:https://doi.org/10.1167/8.15.6
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Jean-Jacques Orban de Xivry, Marcus Missal, Philippe Lefèvre; A dynamic representation of target motion drives predictive smooth pursuit during target blanking. Journal of Vision 2008;8(15):6. doi: https://doi.org/10.1167/8.15.6.
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Moving objects are often occluded by neighboring objects. In order for the eye to smoothly pursue a moving object that is transiently occluded, a prediction of its trajectory is necessary. For targets moving on a linear path, predictive eye velocity can be regulated on the basis of target motion before and after the occlusions. However, objects in a more dynamic environment move along more complex trajectories. In this condition, a dynamic internal representation of target motion is required. Yet, the nature of such an internal representation has never been investigated. Similarly, the impact of predictive saccades on the predictive smooth pursuit response has never been considered. Therefore, we investigated the predictive smooth pursuit and saccadic responses during the occlusion of a target moving along a circular path. We found that the predictive smooth pursuit was driven by an internal representation of target motion that evolved with time. In addition, we demonstrated that in two dimensions, the predictive smooth pursuit system does influence the amplitude of predictive saccades but not vice versa. In conclusion, in the absence of retinal inputs, the smooth pursuit system is driven by the output of a short-term velocity memory that contains the dynamic representation of target motion.
Prediction is a feature inherent to various motor systems. In particular, prediction allows the oculomotor system to track a target moving along a predictable path in synchrony by overcoming the inherent time delays present in the visual system (Bahill & McDonald, 1983; Barnes & Asselman, 1991; Barnes, Barnes, & Chakraborti, 2000; Dallos & Jones, 1963).
The predictive mechanisms driving the smooth pursuit response during the temporary occlusion of a moving target have been widely studied in one dimension (Becker & Fuchs, 1985; Mitrani & Dimitrov, 1978). In this case, both position (Barborica & Ferrera, 2004; Filion, Washburn, & Gulledge, 1996) and velocity (Barborica & Ferrera, 2003; Ilg & Thier, 2003) of the occluded target can be predicted by the oculomotor system. However, around 100 ms after target disappearance, the eye velocity starts to decay exponentially. Either it continues decreasing until zero when the target is not expected to reappear or it reaches a plateau value when it is expected to reappear (Becker & Fuchs, 1985; de Brouwer, Missal, & Lefèvre, 2001; Mitrani & Dimitrov, 1978; Pola & Wyatt, 1997). Eye velocity decay might be due to either a reduction in the gain that regulates smooth pursuit eye movements (Churchland & Lisberger, 2002; Tanaka & Lisberger, 2001) or to a reduction of target motion signals held in short-term memory. In contrast, when the duration of the occlusion is known in advance, predictive eye velocity recovery takes place before the end of the occlusion period (Bennett & Barnes, 2003, 2004, 2005). In addition, the level of this recovery is scaled to the expected target velocity at the moment of target reappearance (Bennett & Barnes, 2004, 2006b; Orban de Xivry, Bennett, Lefèvre, & Barnes, 2006). Importantly, this predictive eye velocity recovery demonstrated that the predictive pursuit observed during the periods of occlusion was influenced by post-occlusion target velocity information. Therefore, providing information about post-occlusion target position and/or velocity influences the oculomotor response during blanking (Mrotek & Soechting, 2007; Orban de Xivry et al., 2006). Similarly, predictive pursuit is also influenced by pre-occlusion target velocity information. Indeed, the pre-occlusion target velocity determines the plateau value to which eye velocity decays (Becker & Fuchs, 1985). In sum, both pre- and post-occlusion information could influence the oculomotor behavior during target blanking. Thus, it is important to minimize the influence of pre- and post-occlusion information when studying the nature of the internal representation of target velocity driving the predictive oculomotor response during periods of occlusion. This can be achieved by combining non-uniform target motion (i.e., not uniform rectilinear target motion) with randomized durations of occlusion.
Uniformly accelerated motion, a type of non-uniform target motion, has been used to investigate the representation of target motion and to minimize the influence of pre-occlusion information (Bennett & Barnes, 2006b; Bennett, Orban de Xivry, Barnes, & Lefèvre, 2007). However, in these studies, the duration of the occlusions was constant and post-occlusion information drives predictive pursuit. Predictive pursuit of an invisible sinusoidally moving target, another type of non-uniform target motion, has also been tested. For instance, Barnes et al. (2000) found that, when the sinusoidally moving target disappeared after half a cycle (i.e., at target reversal), subjects were able to increase their eye velocity for a period of 200 ms after which it decayed to zero. However, it was not clear whether the observed pursuit response was part of an active tracking of the invisible target or corresponded to the end of the pursuit response after the sudden disappearance of the tracked target (OFF-response: Pola & Wyatt, 1997). In the same vein, Whittaker and Eaholtz (1982) observed that subjects were able to track a sinusoidally moving target for almost 1 s.
The present study addresses the nature of the dynamic internal representation of target motion that allows subjects to track an invisible target moving along a circular path for several hundred milliseconds. To do so, we investigated the predictive smooth pursuit response during the occlusion of a pursued target. To minimize the influence of pre- and post-occlusion target velocity information on the predictive pursuit, we made the target moving along a circular path and we randomized the duration of the blanking periods. The predictions of models integrating either a static or a dynamic internal representation of target velocity were compared with the actual predictive smooth pursuit response. The results of this comparison demonstrate that a dynamic internal representation of future target motion drives the predictive smooth pursuit response during occlusions. Furthermore, this effect is independent of the position of the eyes with respect to the occluded target. We suggest that this dynamic internal representation of target motion influences the tracking of both visible and invisible predictable targets.
Six human subjects participated in the experiment after informed consent. Their ages ranged between 22 and 40 years. Four of them were completely naive to the purposes of the experiment. They all had normal or corrected-to-normal vision and did not have any known oculomotor abnormality. All procedures were approved by the Université catholique de Louvain ethics committee and were in agreement with the Declaration of Helsinki.
Subjects were asked to pursue a visual target following a counterclockwise circular path (see Figure 1). After a period of fixation of 500 ms, the target began to move and remained visible for at least a half-circle (3.3 to 4 s). Subsequently, there were three successive periods of target occlusion (represented by gray bars in Figure 1C) ranging from 400 to 1000 ms. After each of the three occlusions, the target reappeared for a period ranging between 800 ms and 1500 ms. Thus, each test trial consisted of four periods of visible target interleaved with three periods of occlusion. At the end of each trial, the target was switched off for 2 s.
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Representation of target motion in XY plots (panels A and B) and in position vs. time plot (panel C). In the XY plots, panel A represents the first revolution of the target along the circular path of radius, R. At time t 0, the target appeared at ( R, θ 0) in polar coordinates (represented by the dashed red line) and began to move counterclockwise along the circular path. The second revolution of the target is represented in panel B. It began at time t 0 − τ, where τ is the period of target motion (represented by the continuous red line). During the revolutions, the target was occluded three times (dotted black lines on gray thick lines). The starting angles of the occlusions are given by α 1, α 2, and α 3. In panel C, we represented the horizontal (dark blue) and vertical (light blue) target positions vs. time for the same two revolutions as in previous panels. Dotted lines on gray bars represented the occlusion periods. Time correspondence between panels A, B, and C is provided by the dashed and solid red lines that delimit the starting time of each of the two revolutions.
The characteristics of the circular path varied randomly across trials. Both radius (9.6, 12.8, and 16 deg) and frequency (0.15, 0.2, and 0.25 Hz) were varied. The combination of the different radii and frequencies led to 5 different vectorial target velocities ranging from 9 to 25 deg/s (the vectorial velocity is the modulus of the velocity vector). The starting point of the circular trajectory ( θ 0) was chosen at random on the circular path for each trial.
Experimental sessions consisted of several blocks of 13 test trials and lasted a maximum of 30 minutes. Each subject performed at least four experimental sessions, which led to a minimum of 810 periods of occlusion per subject (maximum: 1125). At the beginning of each session, a learning block was presented to the subjects. It consisted of 13 learning trials during which the visual target moved counterclockwise on a circular path with the same parameters (radius and frequency) used in the test trials. However, the target was never switched off and remained visible for the whole duration of the learning trials (5 s).
Experimental setup and data analysis
Subjects sat in complete darkness in front of a translucent screen, which was at a distance of 1 meter and covered a field of ±40 deg horizontally and vertically. The target (0.2 deg) was a red laser spot, which was back-projected onto the screen by two mirror galvanometers. The galvanometers were controlled by a dedicated real-time computer, which controlled their position and illumination (see a detailed description of the setup in Blohm, Missal, & Lefèvre, 2003). Eye movements were recorded using the scleral coil technique (Collewijn, van der Mark, & Jansen, 1975; Robinson, 1963).
Eye and target positions were sampled at 500 Hz and stored on a hard disk for off-line analysis, which was performed using Matlab (Mathworks, Natick, MA, USA). Position signals were low-pass filtered using a zero-phase digital filter (an autoregressive, forward and backward filter, with a cutoff frequency of 48 Hz). Velocity and acceleration signals were derived from eye position by means of a central difference algorithm. All the trials were visually inspected and abnormal trials (blinks) were eliminated from the database. In addition, we removed all occlusions from the data that were interpreted by the subjects as the end of the trial (outlier analysis based on three standard deviations from the mean, which led to the rejection of 2.5% of the trials).
Saccades were detected using an acceleration threshold of 500 deg/s 2 and were labeled predictive if their onset occurred at least 170 ms after the start of the occlusion period. The first visually guided saccades after the end of the occlusion period were selected if their onset occurred within a time interval ranging from 75 to 400 ms after the end of the occlusion. Measures of position error or heading direction were taken 25 ms before and after each saccade. To evaluate the smooth pursuit response, we analyzed both the vectorial eye velocity profile and the pursuit heading direction. The vectorial velocity corresponds to the square root of the sum of the squared horizontal and vertical components. The heading direction of the smooth pursuit response was computed as the direction of the tangent to the smooth eye position trace. The time courses for the eye and the target heading direction during the occlusion periods were measured relative to the heading of the target at the start of the occlusion. Finally, it is worth mentioning that the vectorial eye velocity ( V) is a good approximation of the angular eye velocity ( ω) as V = R * ω. Since R remains approximately constant during the occlusions (vectorial eye position is equal to or larger than 95% of the radius of the circular trajectory 400 ms after the start of the occlusion and at its end), the angular eye velocity is directly proportional to the vectorial eye velocity.
Moreover, the horizontal and vertical eye velocity profiles (EV) were fitted with a non-linear function resulting from the multiplication of the target velocity (TV) by a negative exponential ( Figure 2). For the static memory model, TV was constant and equal to the corresponding component of the target velocity at target disappearance. For the dynamic memory model, TV varied and was equal to the actual target velocity at a specific instant in time. The parameters of the fit were the following: g, the eye velocity gain at the start of the occlusion; T, the time at the start of the eye velocity decay; G, the value of the eye velocity gain after the exponential decay; and τ, the time constant of the negative exponential. The constants were the following: R, the radius of the circular path; ω, the angular velocity of the target; and ϕ, the angular target phase at the start of the occlusion. The non-linear regression was performed on the average velocity profiles using a least-square approximation (lsqcurvefit in Matlab). The same non-linear functions were used to fit vectorial eye velocity profiles.
Illustration of the non-linear function used to characterize the eye velocity profile during occlusions. This function resulted from the multiplication of the target velocity (upper panel) with a negative exponential (lower panel). The parameters of the non-linear function that were fitted on the data were the following: g, the gain at the start of the occlusion; G, the plateau value; T, the time at the start of the eye velocity decay; and τ, the time constant of the exponential. The constants were the following: R, the radius of the circle; ω, the target angular velocity; and ϕ, the angular position of the target at the start of the occlusion period.
Statistical analyses (ANOVA, T-test) were performed using Statistica (Statsoft, Tulsa, OK, USA). Sample means were compared using T-tests. To account for multiple comparisons, the p-values were corrected by means of the false discovery rate procedure (Curran-Everett, 2000).
Finally, throughout the analyses, some variables were expressed in polar coordinates (such as the angular target velocity). The angular component of the polar coordinates was expressed in degrees, noted deg p. This is in contrast to the degree unit of visual angle, noted deg. The three frequencies (0.15, 0.2, and 0.25 Hz) of the target led to angular velocities of 54, 72, and 90 deg p/s, respectively.
Figure 3 shows a typical example of the oculomotor response during the occlusion of a target moving along a circular path. The occlusion of the pursuit target was associated with decays in the vectorial and angular smooth eye velocities that were often accompanied by the release of one or more predictive saccades ( Figure 3, saccades #1 and #2). However, the vectorial eye velocity did not decay to zero but instead reached a plateau value. The pattern of this response (decay in vectorial eye velocity and predictive saccades) was typical and occurred in about 90% of the occlusions. In addition, more than 75% of the occlusions were accompanied by at least one saccade (75% to 91% across subjects, except for subject #6 with 19%). Therefore, the data from subject #6 were not included for analyses related to saccades. Typically, a visually guided catch-up saccade corrected for the position error at the end of the occlusion ( Figure 3, saccade #3).
Typical oculomotor response during occlusions. The color code for the four panels is given on top of panel A (H: horizontal; V: Vertical; XY: 2D or vectorial). Panel A is the XY plot of both the eye and target from 200 ms before the occlusion until 400 ms after the occlusion. The origin of the reference frame coincides with the center of the circular path and the occlusion had a starting angle of 273 deg p. The brown trace represents eye position sampled every 6 ms. Saccades are labeled 1, 2, and 3, and are represented by dotted epochs on the brown trace. Panels B, C, and D represent position, velocity, and vectorial velocity vs. time, respectively, for both the eye and target. In panel B, the saccades are represented by a thicker trace. In panel C, the desaccaded smooth eye velocity is given by the thicker trace. The occlusion interval is delimited by the gray area. Target velocity was 25 deg/s.
There was a general tendency for the first saccades in the occlusion to be centripetal, which means that they brought the eye toward the center of the circle. In contrast, the second saccades were generally parallel to the circular path of the target ( Figure 3A). Both the first and second saccades gave a phase advance to the eye with respect to the target. This feature appears clearly in Figure 3 by means of the isochronic lines, connecting the eye and target at the same instant in time (thin black lines in Figure 3A). Indeed, before the saccades, the eye lagged behind the target whereas it was ahead of the target afterward. Isochronic lines also show that at the end of the occlusion period, the eye and target were in phase for this particular example ( Figure 3). This phase synchronization between the eye and the target resulted from the combination of saccadic and smooth pursuit predictive eye movements.
Smooth response
As illustrated by the typical example, smooth eye velocity tended to decay during the occlusions ( Figure 3D). In agreement with previous studies in one dimension, we found that the vectorial eye velocity exponentially decayed after the target disappearance ( Figure 4A). The time constant of the exponential function ranged from 0.07 to 0.13 s depending on the subject, except for subject #6 who had a very modest decay associated with a time constant of 0.033 s. This decay in the smooth response usually did not last for the whole occlusion. After a few hundred milliseconds, the vectorial eye velocity reached a plateau, the gain of which varied across subjects (from 0.54 to 0.85) and across target velocities (ANOVA, p < 0.001). Surprisingly, this gain did not depend on the duration of the occlusion period for four of the six subjects (ANOVA, p > 0.05 in at least 7 out of the 9 target conditions). The last two subjects showed a significant decrease in their gain relative to occlusion duration in the majority of the target conditions (7 and 8 of the 9 conditions). In addition, for all subjects, the gain was independent of the number of occlusion (first, second, or third occlusion within the trial, Tukey Post-Hoc tests, p > 0.05). This demonstrates that half a revolution was sufficient in our paradigm to build an accurate dynamic representation of target motion.
Average smooth pursuit response during the first 600 ms of the occlusions. Panel A is the average of vectorial velocity vs. time for both the eye (dashed line) and target (solid line). A negative exponential was fitted on the eye trace (dark gray curve, see Methods). Standard error of the mean was smaller than 1 deg/s. Panel B is the average of the heading directions for both the eye (dashed black curve) and target (black line). All the heading directions were computed with respect to the heading direction of the target at the start of the occlusion. Standard error was smaller than 1 deg p and was therefore not represented. Occlusions from all subjects lasting more than 600 ms were selected and averaged for these graphs. Target velocity was 25 deg/s.
In two dimensions, the vectorial eye velocity is not sufficient to characterize the smooth pursuit response. The heading direction (namely, the orientation) of the pursuit response must also be taken into consideration. Thus, the heading direction was computed relative to the target heading direction at the target offset (see Methods). During the course of the occlusion period, the heading direction of the target evolved over time (solid trace in Figure 4B). Interestingly, the oculomotor system was able to accurately predict the heading of the target (dashed trace in Figure 4B). Indeed, the pursuit heading direction matched the target heading direction almost perfectly during the first 600 ms of the occlusions.
In order to assess what drove the predictive smooth pursuit response during occlusions, we compared the predictions made by two different models. One model incorporated a static memory, and the other model incorporated a dynamic one (see Methods). During occlusions, the static memory contained information about pre- and post-occlusion target motion but no information related to target motion during the period of occlusion. Since the duration of the occlusions was unpredictable and target velocity was non-uniform (i.e., not uniform rectilinear), post-occlusion information was not available. Therefore, the static model represents the hypothesized smooth pursuit response if it was based only on pre-occlusion information. In sum, the static memory contained a constant value for the target velocity whereas the dynamic memory held a representation of the target velocity that evolved with time. For instance, when considering the group of occlusions starting a few hundred milliseconds before the target crossed the horizontal or vertical axis (groups A and B in Figure 5), the static and dynamic models made different predictions regarding the predictive smooth pursuit response. In order to illustrate these predictions, we focused on the horizontal (resp. vertical) components of the eye and target velocities for the occlusions contained in group A (resp. B). We focused on the horizontal components because the sign of the horizontal (resp. vertical) target velocity changed during these occlusions (target velocity is represented by the colored solid traces labeled “T” in Figure 5A, resp. Figure 5B). The static memory model predicted that the studied component of the smooth eye velocity should exponentially decay with respect to the target velocity during occlusions (colored dashed traces labeled “S” in Figures 5A and 5B). Thus, this component of smooth eye velocity should reach a plateau value after a few hundred milliseconds. In contrast, the dynamic memory model suggested that this component of the eye velocity should be close to the corresponding component of the target velocity held in the dynamic memory. However, these components should not match because of the exponential decay present in the dynamic memory model (white dashed lines labeled “D” in Figures 5A and 5B). Therefore, this model predicts that the component of smooth eye velocity should increase during occlusions but at a lower rate than the target velocity.
Mean horizontal and vertical velocity components for different groups of occlusions. Panels A, B, C, and D are the horizontal and vertical components of target velocity (solid colored traces) vs. time for different groups of trials (reference to panels A–B–C–D). The horizontal velocity is shown for panels A and C. The vertical velocity is shown for panels B and D. The confidence interval of the mean eye velocity traces is represented by the colored area (means not shown). The fit of the static memory model is represented by thin dotted lines (label “S”). The fit of the dynamic memory model is represented by white dashed traces (label “D”, see Methods). Inset: Categorization of the occlusions regarding their starting angle (see Figure 1) by bins of 30 deg p. Groups I and III (resp. II and IV) contain the occlusions starting just before (resp. after) the crossing of the horizontal or vertical axis, i.e., group I contains the occlusions with a starting angle between 150 and 180 deg p and between 330 and 0 deg p (with a reversed sign). A color was assigned to each group and was used in panels A–D.
Other predictions made by the two models are illustrated in Figures 5C and 5D. In these cases, we focused on the occlusions starting just after the target crossed either the horizontal or vertical axis (groups C and D in Figure 5). For these groups of occlusions, one component of the target velocity increased continuously during the first 600 ms of the occlusions (colored solid traces in Figures 5C and 5D). In this case, the static model predicts that the predictive smooth eye velocity should first increase and subsequently decrease exponentially during occlusions (colored dashed traces labeled “S” in Figures 5C and 5D). In contrast, the dynamic model predicts that the smooth eye velocity should increase during occlusions (white dashed traces labeled “D” in Figures 5C and 5D).
In each analysis, our data unambiguously supported the dynamic memory model. Indeed, the predictions of this model lie within the confidence interval of the mean eye velocity profiles (colored area around the white dashed traces in Figure 5), yielding a remarkably good fit between the eye data observed and the dynamic model. This is in contrast with the poor predictive value of the static model. Moreover, mean fitted values (± SE) for the time of velocity decay (152 ± 4 ms) and for the time constant of the exponential (107 ± 8 ms) matched the values found in the literature (Becker & Fuchs, 1985). Similar results were obtained when the fits were performed for each subject separately (time of velocity decay: 153 ± 2 ms; time constant of the exponential: 126 ± 5 ms).
Pursuit heading direction matches target heading direction across saccades
The predictive smooth pursuit response during occlusions was characterized by a decrease in vectorial eye velocity but possessed a relatively accurate heading direction on average ( Figure 4). This accurate heading direction supports a dynamic internal representation of target motion. However, during the occlusions, the eye trajectory was perturbed by the occurrence of predictive saccades that modified the eye position largely in a very short amount of time. The existence of a dynamic memory of target motion implies that the smooth pursuit heading should remain parallel to the target heading direction around the time of predictive saccades. To confirm the existence of a dynamic memory, we tested whether the change in smooth pursuit heading direction around the time of large predictive saccades was similar to the change in target heading direction during the same saccade. According to the hypothesis that there exists a dynamic memory of target motion, the only relevant information is the target heading direction at a given instant in time. Therefore, the pursuit heading direction should be determined by the current target heading direction independently of current eye position ( Figure 6A, position independence hypothesis). Clearly, this hypothesis implies that the internal representation of target motion is dynamic, i.e., it evolves with time.
Hypothesized and actual change in heading direction around the time of saccades. Panels A and B are presentations of the two hypotheses. Different eye positions are represented with red disks. Target position is represented with the blue square. Heading directions for the different eye positions are represented with either red (panel A) or blue (panel B) arrows. The black arrows represent the tangent to the circular path (thin curved line) at the different angular eye positions. The center of the circle is given by the small circle. Panel A is the position dependence hypothesis, where the pursuit heading direction is parallel to the circular target path. Panel B is the position independence hypothesis, where the pursuit heading direction is parallel to the current target heading direction and independent of eye position. Panel C is an illustration of the predicted change in the heading direction during saccades following the two hypotheses. Eye (resp. target) position at saccade onset and offset is represented with red open and filled disks (resp. blue open and filled squares). α represents the predicted change following the position dependence hypothesis, whereas β gives the change predicted by the position independence hypothesis. Panel D is a comparison between the predicted and actual heading direction changes between saccade onset and offset. (All subjects and conditions pooled together.) α, prediction from the position dependence hypothesis; β, prediction from the position independence hypothesis; Data: actual eye data.
Alternatively, subjects could have followed a circular path independently of current target heading direction. In this case ( Figure 6B, position dependence hypothesis), the pursuit heading direction should be determined by the angular position of the eye with respect to the circular path ( Figure 6B, black arrows) and not with respect to the actual target heading direction ( Figure 6B, blue square and arrow). Following this hypothesis, the only relevant information is an iconic representation of the circular path, not the actual target heading direction.
To distinguish between these two hypotheses, we tested the influence of rapid changes in eye position on pursuit heading direction around the time of the first predictive saccades ( Figure 6C). As illustrated by the saccades in Figure 3, predictive saccades modified the angular position of the eye over a short time interval. During the same time interval, the change in angular target position was much smaller. Thus, if the position independence hypothesis was true ( Figure 6A), changes in the pursuit heading direction should be equal to changes in the angular target position during saccades ( α in Figure 6C). This prediction is due to the fact that the pursuit heading direction before and after the saccade should be parallel to the target heading direction before and after the saccade, respectively. In contrast, if the position dependence hypothesis was true, changes in the pursuit heading direction elicited by saccades should be equal to changes in the angular eye position during these saccades ( β in Figure 6C). Indeed, according to the position dependence hypothesis ( Figure 6B), before the saccade (resp. after the saccade), the pursuit heading direction should be perpendicular to the radius of the circle connecting the center of the circular path to the current eye position at saccade onset (resp. at saccade offset). Therefore, according to the position dependence hypothesis, geometric rules imply that the change in pursuit heading direction should be equal to the change in angular eye position during saccades ( β in Figure 6C).
In order to test these two hypotheses, we selected saccades that brought the eye at least 6 deg p ahead of the target (30% of the first predictive saccades), yielding a significant difference between α and β. Indeed, for the selected saccades, the mean α was equal to 10.4 deg p, whereas the mean β was equal to 22.1 deg p (across all subjects and conditions, Figure 6D). Interestingly, the actual average change in pursuit heading direction during the saccades was equal to 8.5 deg p ( Figure 6D), which supports the position independence hypothesis, i.e., the pursuit heading direction is independent of current eye position. This hypothesis was confirmed by statistical comparisons for each of the conditions separately (3 target frequencies × 3 target radii × 5 subjects). For all conditions, the change in heading direction predicted by the position dependence hypothesis was significantly larger than the observed value ( T-tests, p < 0.05), which was confirmed by the multiple comparison procedure. In contrast, the predictions of the heading change during the selected saccades by the position independence hypothesis were not significantly different in 35 of the 45 conditions ( T-test, p > 0.05), when compared to the actual change. The prediction from the position independence hypothesis overestimated the actual change in the remaining 10 conditions ( T-tests, p < 0.05). However, the significance of these 10 comparisons was rejected by the multiple comparison procedure. The same results were found when the heading was measured 50 ms after saccade offset rather than immediately at saccade offset. In sum, even around the time of predictive saccades, the pursuit heading direction was parallel to the actual target heading direction and supported a dynamic internal representation of target motion.
Pursuit influences predictive saccades
During occlusions, the predictive smooth pursuit response was highly variable across occlusions ( Figure 7A). For instance, although the smooth angular velocity profiles presented in Figure 7A were taken from a single subject, the angular smooth eye displacement (i.e., the integral of the angular smooth eye velocity) achieved during these occlusions varied between 33 deg p and 78 deg p, for an angular target displacement of approximately 85 deg p. Interestingly, predictive saccades compensated for the difference between the angular smooth eye displacement and the angular target displacement (i.e., the smooth angular error). Indeed, for these four trials, the sum of the angular saccadic amplitudes (i.e., the total saccadic displacement) was negatively correlated with the angular smooth eye displacement ( Figure 7B). In other words, the smaller the smooth eye displacement, the larger the total saccadic displacement. This indicates that the smooth angular error was accounted for by the predictive saccades. We confirmed this result by demonstrating that for the whole population of occlusions, the total angular saccadic displacement was correlated with the smooth angular error, i.e., the difference between the angular target displacement and the angular smooth eye displacement during the occlusion ( Figure 7C, r = 0.55, p < 10 −4, target velocity = 25 deg/s, with all subjects pooled together). This correlation was significant for each target condition when all subjects were pooled together and the correlation coefficient was between 0.21 and 0.55 (all p < 10 −4). Overall, there was significance in 34 of the 45 conditions (5 subjects × 3 frequencies × 3 radii).
Saccades compensated for the variability of the predictive smooth pursuit response. Panel A is the four typical angular smooth pursuit responses during occlusions from a single subject (#2). The illustrated responses occurred during occlusions that lasted more than 0.9 s with a target velocity equal to 90 deg p/s. These four profiles (deg p/s) are represented vs. time (s). Panel B is the total angular saccadic displacement (sum of angular saccadic amplitudes, in deg p) represented vs. the total smooth eye displacement (deg p) for each of the four typical profiles represented in panel A. Panel C is the correlation between total saccadic displacement (deg p) and smooth angular error (deg p) for the largest target velocity. The smooth angular error corresponds to the difference between the total angular displacement of the target during the occlusion and the total angular smooth eye displacement during the same occlusion period. The four colored points correspond to the trials given in panel A. Data are pooled from all subjects.
Implications for smooth pursuit models
Current models of predictive smooth pursuit response during occlusions account for exponential eye velocity decay and the predictive recovery on the sole basis of pre- and post-occlusion information (Bennett & Barnes, 2003; Churchland, Chou, & Lisberger, 2003; Madelain & Krauzlis, 2003). In these models, efference copy of pre-occlusion eye velocity or the memory of this velocity determines the plateau value to which eye velocity decays. In contrast, the predictive recovery is determined by the level of target velocity after the occlusion (Bennett & Barnes, 2006b). In our paradigm, pre-occlusion target velocity was a poor image of target velocity during the occlusion periods as target velocity was non-uniform. In addition, the post-occlusion target velocity was not available because the duration of occlusions was randomized. However, even in the absence of this information, we observed a good match between target and pursuit heading directions during the periods of blanking and specifically around the time of saccades. Therefore, we claim that the oculomotor system has access to a dynamic internal representation of target motion, i.e., a representation that evolves with time and that closely represents current target motion (Whittaker & Eaholtz, 1982).
This dynamic internal representation could either be obtained by extrapolation of the pre-occlusion target motion (Bennett et al., 2007) or assembled by the repetition of the same target motion (Bennett & Barnes, 2006a; Orban de Xivry et al., 2006). Neural correlates of this dynamic representation have been found in the frontal eye fields (FEF) where the neuronal activity reflects an up-to-date estimation of target motion during occlusions (Barborica & Ferrera, 2003, 2004; Xiao, Barborica, & Ferrera, 2007).
Such a dynamic internal representation could also come into play during visually guided smooth pursuit. Indeed, primates have the ability to track a predictable moving target with a zero-phase lag (Barnes & Asselman, 1991; Barnes et al. 2000; Barnes, Donnelly, & Eason, 1987; Barnes & Wells, 1999; Dallos & Jones, 1963), which requires prediction about future target motion. Up to now, current models have predicted target trajectory up to 100 ms in the future based on previous target motion (Bahill & McDonald, 1983; Kettner et al., 1997; Shibata, Tabata, Schaal, & Kawato, 2005). In this study, we demonstrated that humans are able to predict target motion up to 600 ms in the future. Therefore, we suggest that the dynamic internal representation that drives predictive smooth pursuit during occlusions can also drive predictive smooth pursuit during visually guided smooth pursuit.
Importance of timing information
The storage of a dynamic internal representation must be associated with an accurate estimation of the elapsed time since the start of the occlusion period. Indeed, the drive of the smooth pursuit response should be time dependent. The importance of timing information has also been emphasized in many other contexts (Buhusi & Meck, 2005; Buonomano & Karmarkar, 2002). These examples include other oculomotor studies such as the trigger for catch-up saccades during visually guided pursuit (de Brouwer, Yuksel, Blohm, Missal, & Lefèvre, 2002) and anticipation for future events (de Hemptinne, Nozaradan, Duvivier, Lefèvre, & Missal, 2007). Such timing information is also crucial in order to evoke anticipatory eye movements that occur before target motion onset (Badler & Heinen, 2006; Barnes & Asselman, 1991; Barnes & Wells, 1999; Heinen, Badler, & Ting, 2005). In our study, timing information is necessary in order to maintain the pursuit heading direction close to the target heading direction at each instant in time.
Ecological advantage
The good match between the pursuit and target heading direction during occlusions could facilitate the processing of visual motion by MT cells upon target reappearance. Indeed, attending to a particular direction of motion enhances the neuronal response to visual stimuli moving along the attended direction (Treue & Martinez Trujillo, 1999). This enhancement changes as a function of the similarity between the attended direction and the preferred direction of the neuron (Martinez-Trujillo & Treue, 2004). In addition, some MT cells can even fire as predictors of the direction of an upcoming moving stimulus (Ferrera & Lisberger, 1997). Thus, the firing of these cells reinforces the neuronal response to stimuli in the same direction. Therefore, aligning the pursuit heading direction to the target heading direction could facilitate motion processing upon target reappearance.
Pursuit influences predictive saccades but not vice versa
A good match between the pursuit and target heading directions is not enough to optimize motion processing upon target reappearance. In addition, the projection of the target on the retina should be close to the fovea. As in many other contexts where the smooth pursuit system is limited (as reviewed in Orban de Xivry & Lefèvre, 2007), the smooth pursuit system cannot minimize position error at the moment of target reappearance independently. This is due to the exponential decay of the vectorial smooth eye velocity during occlusions. Therefore, the saccadic system compensated for the limitations of the smooth pursuit system and we observed many predictive saccades during occlusions. In agreement with a previous study (Orban de Xivry et al., 2006), these saccades compensated for the variability of the smooth pursuit response, i.e., the smaller the pursuit response, the larger the saccades. However, this relationship was one way and we showed that the predictive smooth pursuit response was not influenced by saccades during occlusions. Consequently, we hypothesize that the predictive response of the saccadic system was added to the predictive smooth pursuit response (de Brouwer, S., Missal, M., Barnes, G., & Lefèvre, 2002), without influencing it. This absence of position input for predictive smooth pursuit during occlusions is in contrast with the behavioral evidence suggesting the need of position input for the smooth pursuit system (see review in Orban de Xivry & Lefèvre, 2007). This difference between predictive and visually guided smooth pursuit responses suggests that the position input for the pursuit system should be based on sensory signals modulated by the experimental context (Blohm, Missal, & Lefèvre, 2005), not on extra-retinal signals.
In conclusion, the present study demonstrated that the predictive smooth pursuit response during target blanking is not solely driven by pre- and post-occlusion target motion but is driven by a dynamic internal representation of target motion during occlusions. This dynamic internal representation contains crucial timing information related to target trajectory and allows the heading of the predictive smooth pursuit to match instantaneously with the target heading during occlusions. In addition, we showed that this dynamic representation of target motion was the sole input of the smooth pursuit system. This observation was supported by the finding that the predictive smooth pursuit response did not take eye position into account. In contrast, the large variability of the predictive pursuit response was compensated for by the saccadic system. In sum, we propose that current models of predictive smooth pursuit response should be revised in order to incorporate a dynamic memory component.
This work was supported by the Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique, the Fondation pour la Recherche Scientifique Médicale, the Belgian Program on Interuniversity Attraction Poles initiated by the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office, Actions de Recherche Concertées (French community, Belgium), an internal research grant (Fonds Spéciaux de Recherche) of the Université catholique de Louvain, and the European Space Agency (ESA) of the European Union. The scientific responsibility rests with the authors.
Commercial relationships: none.
Corresponding author: Prof. P. Lefèvre.
Email: Philippe.Lefevre@uclouvain.be.
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Funding: € 18,200,000
Interdisciplinary Research for Good Environmental Status
Dr. Isabelle Schulz
The pilot action Ecological Aspects of Microplastics was proposed by Germany in the Management Board of February 2013. In an iterative process scientific experts together with the members of the Management Board (MB) have defined the scope of this pilot action as comprising methods, monitoring and effects of microplastics. Following a bibliometric study, foresight exercise and methods workshop, ten member countries published a joint call in 2015 of 7.7 million Euro. Four projects were selected for funding from January 2016 for a three year period.
BASEMAN - Defining the baselines and standards for microplastics analyses in European waters
EPHEMARE - Ecotoxicological effects of microplastics in marine ecosystems
PLASTOX - Direct and indirect ecotoxicological impacts of microplastics on marine organisms
WEATHER-MIC - How microplastic weathering changes its transport, fate and toxicity in the marine environment
Building on the results from the first transnational call “Ecological aspects of microplastics in the marine environment” and recent scientific findings a second call was launched by thirteen JPI Oceans member countries together with Latvia and Brazil in November 2018. After evaluation, five new JPI Oceans projects were selected for fundingt o conduct research on sources of microplastics, methods for identifying smaller micro- and (nano-) plastics and monitoring their circulation in marine systems and their effects thereon.
ANDROMEDA - Analysis techniques for quantifying nano-and microplastic particles and their degradation in the marine environment – Coordinator: Dr Richard Sempéré, Université d'Aix-Marseille, France
HOTMIC - Horizontal and vertical oceanic distribution, transport, and impact of microplastics – Coordinator: Dr Mark Lenz, GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel, Germany
FACTS - Fluxes and Fate of Microplastics in Northern European Waters – Coordinator: Prof Jes Vollertsen, Aalborg University, Denmark
microplastiX - Integrated approach on the fate of MicroPlastics (MPs) towards healthy marine ecosystems - Prof Luca Brandt KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
i-plastic - Dispersion and impacts of micro- and nano-plastics in the tropical and temperate oceans: from regional land-ocean interface to the open ocean – Coordinator: Prof Patrizia Ziveri, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
For this joint call for research proposals funding partners from Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden allocated funding. Researchers from UK, Canada and the Netherlands are participating with their own resources in the selected projects.
The second joint call for research proposals, launched in November 2018 comprised four main themes:
Identification, characterisation and quantification of the major microplastic sources, especially mechanisms and time scales of macroplastic fragmentation
New sampling and analytical methodologies - focusing on the smaller (nano-)particles and in situ measurement methods for all matrices (water, sediment, biota)
Monitoring and mapping of microplastics in the marine environment including its effects on the marine environment
Concepts to reduce inputs of plastics into the marine environment including through new recycling methods, raising public awareness, promoting behavioural change, socio-economic analyses
Microplastics are persistent, ubiquitous and have a high potential to cause physical and toxicological harm. Microplastics have been identified as an artificial substrate which could affect ecological processes and facilitate transportation of invasive species. However, knowledge about the origin, abundance and distribution of microplastics in marine systems is still limited. Furthermore, the toxicological and ecological effects on marine organisms and ultimately on human health are also insufficiently studied. Hence, for the protection of marine habitats and the safety of marine resources and seafood, JPI Oceans Member Countries decided to launch a action in the field, which included:
Bibliometric Study
JPI Oceans conducted a bibliometric study which revealed a map of strong national research clusters connected in international and global networks. The study was performed as a scoping tool and to provide a baseline for further monitoring of the expanding research field
Foresight exercise in microplastics
In order to support the development of the pilot action, the CSA Oceans project conducted a thematic foresight exercise in microplastics. The exercise developed a roadmap for microplastics research for Europe, identifying four research areas, which were used to inform the scientific orientation of the Pilot Action.
On behalf of JPI Oceans, Ghent University, with the support of the Flemish Government, hosted an international scientific experts workshop on microplastics in January 2015. The workshop reviewed the current state of science and identified best practices for methodologies, in particular with a view to developing a risk assessment framework.
Joint Call on microplastics 2015
Ten Member Countries of JPI Oceans launched a joint call on microplastics in January 2015 with an overall budget of approx. €7.5m. Four projects were selected for funding from 31 December 2015 for a period of 36 months.Through these research projects the knowledge about the analysis, weathering and, ecotoxicological effects of microplastics in the marine environment has been substantially improved. But not all relevant questions have been addressed in the four projects and the knowledge and understanding aboutsmaller microplastic particles (from 10 µm to very small particles - nanoparticles) is in particular limited.
Building on the results from the first transnational call “Ecological aspects of microplastics in the marine environment” and recent scientific findings a second call was launched in by thirteen JPI Oceans member countries together with Latvia and Brazil in November 2018. This joint transnational call intends to increase the knowledge about the relevant sources of microplastics, analytical methods for identifying smaller micro- and nano-plastics, monitoring their distribution and abundance in marine systems and their effects thereon as well as concepts to reduce inputs of plastic into the marine evironment.
Publications joint actions
Batel, Annika, et al. (2018) Microplastic accumulation patterns and transfer of benzo [a] pyrene to adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) gills and zebrafish embryos, Environmental Pollution, DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.01.028
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Primpke, S. et al. (2017) An automated approach for microplastics analysis using focal plane array (FPA) FTIR microscopy and image analysis. Analytical Methods, DOI: 10.1039/C6AY02476A
Ogonowski, Martin, et al. (2018) Evidence for selective bacterial community structuring on microplastics, Environmental microbiology, DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.14120
Ogonowski, Martin, et al. (2017) What we know and what we think we know about microplastic effects –a critical perspective, Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2017.09.001
O'Donovan, Sarit, et al. (2018) Ecotoxicological effects of chemical contaminants adsorbed to microplastics in the clam Scrobicularia plana, Frontiers in Marine Science, DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2018.00143
Rummel, Christoph D., et al. (2017) Impacts of biofilm formation on the fate and potential effects of microplastic in the aquatic environment, Environmental Science & Technology Letters, DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.7b00164
Suaria, G. et al. (2016) The Mediterranean Plastic Soup: synthetic polymers in Mediterranean surface waters. Scientific Reports, DOI: 10.1038/srep37551
Update: June 2017
Periodic Report microplastics projects
The periodic reports of the four microplasics projects funded within the framework of JPI Oceans have been delivered to the funding partners and JPI Oceans secretariat. The executive summaries of the reports can be downloaded below
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767-400 Delta One/Business Class-Do It? My wife and son and I are flying from Detroit to London in June 2016 for a British Isles cruise. Works for all the expansion packs as well, simply follow the instructions :) -O. Confusingly there have been quite a few very similar looking moulds and lots of mould sharing too. 6 984 • Flight operating cost comparisons on previous slide provide insights into. View Scotty Gilmore’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. 2 Delta 101 182 2,357$ 12. Based on history, we know that the Flight Management Systems within Boeing models are capable of assisting the entire flight through its remote autopilot functions at least since 1984, well before Bush’s politically charged ‘remote control’ flight claim in the aftermath of 9/11. FSElite is proud to be one of the fastest growing flight simulation websites on the market and our growth continues to show that. and allied government customers in 150 countries. APU with correct startup time, Various background sounds from cabin crew, flight crew. This is a full flight with commentary. $9,652 in food and drink, $9,653 in staff pay, $31,117 in airport taxes and navigation services, and over $140,000 in fuel to fly the 361 seat plane on the 14-hour journey. Delta's load factor is 82. The fares on The Flight Deal may have flight origins that are not your closest airport, which is why it is important to factor that into the overall cost of the fare as well. The nose was pushed over 49 degrees nose down. 0 by FlightFactor/VMAX In November 2013 FlightFactor/VMAX released the Boeing 757-200 RR (Rolls Royce) Professional aircraft. FSX Aircraft, FSX Commercial Aviation. Thinking about getting the Flight Factor 757 v2, convince me Few days ago I just migrated to X-Plane 11 VERY good sim although I'm still keeping my P3D since I've invested in it too much. cabin plan boeing 767. 42m (21ft 1in) stretch consisting of fuselage plugs forward (3. Drake Has Turned a Massive 767 Cargo Plane Into a $185 Million Flying Oasis Named ‘Air Drake’ These numbers also factor in the GM strike. View Boeing 757-200 seating and specifications on United aircraft using this United Airlines seating chart. Delta does not cancel flights unless absolutely unavoidable, so keep an eye out for greatly-delayed Delta flights. Travel plans covered For your next Delta flight of stairs apply this seating room chart to get the most prosperous seating room legroom and. The world’s most popular flight tracker. All logos, images, and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. Rouge Boeing 767-300ER Flight 1566 had to return to the airport after a shipment of durians in the forward cargo compartment created an overpowering odor. 0, 167059, Last Engines startup procedure - video. Size 1 GB; (Garuda Indonesia Flight 200,Delta Air Lines Flight 191,Asiana Airlines Flight 214). I was thinking of getting a good airliner for the sim, a 757 my favorite Boeing that Delta flies a lot. Aviation news, RAAF, Qantas, Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways, Jetstar,. Combining this cost with the inflation factor shows that a fleet of 179 Airbus 330-200 will cost about $14. SimCatalog: Simulation Gaming News, Reviews, and Features. For flight simulation purposes only. Flightfactor is a very know player in the development area for X-Plane, their Boeing 757 & 777 are know for being awesome aircrafts in the sim and have scored high scores with many reviewers. The B-767 aircraft fuel system provides a means of storing fuel in the aircraft, distributing fuel to the engines and APU, pr essure refueling and defueling, and provides a fuel quantity indicating system. package review leader simulator avsim commercial aeroplane review 757 chief flying the 757 - peter mcleland checklist Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Airlines can no longer operate as data “islands”. exporter, thecompany supports airlines and U. The 767 was the first Boeing wide-body to be designed with a two-crew digital glass cockpit. The nose was pushed over 49 degrees nose down. The CF6 has a long-standing proven operational record having accumulated more than 400 million flight operating hours with more than 250 customers since it entered commercial service in 1971. Since we opened our website in June 2016, we have grown from strength to strength delivering fair and impartial news, reviews, interviews, exclusives, competitions and more. Las variantes de mayor autonomía, 767-200ER y 767-300ER, entraron en servicio en 1984 y 1988 respectivamente, mientras que la versión de carga 767-300F, lo hizo en el año 1995. We use high-end technologies in order to provide the best and the most realistic add-ons, improving the simulation experience of our customers. #gtx1080 #32gigram #i7cpu Flight Factor 767 Extended. Overall, Monday was a “quite routine opening day,” said Depuy. Others will though mourn its passing. North America Livery Pack for 767-300-This is a set of livery for the VMAX Boeing 767-300 The 767-300 North America includes the following paints: AeromexicoAir Canada RougeAlaska AirlinesCaribbean AirlinesDeltaNorth AmericanSouthwestUnited The Boein. The flight attendants were friendly, offering service with a smile, especially at mealtimes, but there were no instances I can remember in which the crew went above and beyond to make the flight more memorable. Engine thrust, MTOW and range (full load) based on best options available. The Boeing 787 however is a very different aircraft with a different philosophy. For your next Delta flight of stairs use this seating chart to get the most comfortable seats legroom and recline on Boeing 767 three hundred 76P 76Q. One the A330-200 the Delta One cabin is broken down into two sections with a mini cabin toward the back with a galley in-between. For your next Delta flight, use this seating chart to get the most comfortable seats, legroom, and recline on. I hope you enjoy this first in the series of my 767 repaints. JARDesign Group – free community of people, the friends, united by the general task of development of a product for X-Plane simulator. The ultimate source for airplane seating, in-flight amenities, flights shopping and airline information. Besides giving the airplanes a distinctive appearance, the winglets create more efficient flight characteristics in cruise and during takeoff and climbout, which translate into additional range with the same fuel and payload. This is so that it can't override the autopilot. My flight, WS1 to London Gatwick, had a projected flight time of 8 hours and 9 minutes and a cruising altitude of 38,000 feet. The Boeing 737-700 aircraft has the identical fuselage as the 737-300 and fixed with. Crashing an In-Flight Entertainment System 322 Posted by kdawson on Wednesday February 21, 2007 @12:27AM from the stress-testing dept. Both towers later collapsed. In response letters to passenger demands that "Globes" has obtained, El Al's changed approach is clear. The Boeing 737classic. Seat 21G is reclinable, and has excellent legroom, though your tray rest will be on the side, which slightly narrows your seat width. In this release you can find the repaint of Level D Boeing 767-300ER in Air Niugini New Livery. It has become the most popular 767 variant, with airliners placing more orders for the 767-300ER than for all the other variants combined. Mark Vanhoenacker, a BA first officer and author of Skyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot, has flown the 747 for eight years. But because of the industry's generally poor financial condition and other factors, such as weakening oil prices and European competition,. Surely, the airline put its best people on this specific flight, but if the service on this route continues as it was on the inaugural, it will be yet another factor that differentiates Delta from its domestic competitors. Delta’s load factor is 82. United Flight 175 flew within about 200 feet of Delta Flight 2315, bound from Bradley to Tampa, Fla. It is not uncommon for airlines to operate their aircraft far below full capacity because the plane is usually needed in the destination city for a later flight, but it is rare to operate at a capacity as low as Flight 6259. You are here: Activate form mode and then use up or down arrow keys to navigate through the submenus Breadcrumb Navigation Landmark Menu. Known material risk factors applicable to Delta are described in “Risk Factors Relating to Delta” and “Risk Factors Relating to the Airline Industry” in “Item 1A. Delta Airlines Boeing 757-200, registration N624AG, in 2007 Colors. B767 FUELING PROCEDURES MANUAL 14 10-07-16 SECTION 01 B-767 FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL 1. Flightradar24 tracks 180,000+ flights, from 1,200+ airlines, flying to or from 4,000+ airports around the world in real time. Cessnarox Liveries. Airline Seat Maps, Flights shopping and Flight information- Best Airplane Seats - SeatGuru Seat Maps. Below you can find FlightFactor 767 liveries created by ProfessorMadman. In order to increased the “load” of the flight and cabin, they will discount the price of that premium seat. FSX Boeing 737-900ER Delta Airlines HOT FSX Boeing 737-900ER Delta Airlines, registration N852DN. N825MH - Boeing 767-432(ER) - Delta Air Lines - Flightradar24. This is the official expansion package for our award winning Boeing 767 product. View Boeing 757-200 seating and specifications on United aircraft using this United Airlines seating chart. All data and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Sep 19, 2019 · Delta flight 2353 dropped from nearly 39,000 feet to under 10,000 feet in minutes. Delta to JFK uses the 767 with 2-3-2 configuration. DeltaWho Liveries | Flightfactor 767-300 - Air Canada Rouge v1. Delta Aircraft Livery. North America Livery Pack for 767-300-This is a set of livery for the VMAX Boeing 767-300 The 767-300 North America includes the following paints: AeromexicoAir Canada RougeAlaska AirlinesCaribbean AirlinesDeltaNorth AmericanSouthwestUnited The Boein. AA77 United Airlines Flight 93, was also a 757-200. 7 percent growth in capacity measured in ASMs. In-flight services were the lowest-scoring factor in the study, particularly for passengers using their own mobile devices with in-flight wi-fi. Accurate, timely information is the foundation of efficient and profitable airline operations—from route planning, through the flight operations, to historical performance analysis. 7136/97 issue september 1998. I might upload it to some download site or if you want to contact me privatley. My flight, WS1 to London Gatwick, had a projected flight time of 8 hours and 9 minutes and a cruising altitude of 38,000 feet. A2A A2A Airplane A330 Accu-Feel AccuSim aerosoft AI Traffic FSX AIRAC Alabeo B737 Classic B737NGX BDOAviation Blackbox Carenado Airplane DFS Dovetail Flight School ENB FS & FS9 EZDOK featured Flightfactor FlyTampa FS2Crew FSX FSX & FS9 FSX SE FTX Collection Heavy Airplane Helicopter HiFi Immersion JarDesign Jeppesen Just Flight JustSim LIVERY. 0 percent, more than the 3. In no way are we affiliated with Delta Air Lines, its affiliates, or any other airline. The livery was created on the A330-200, as I fly on the aircraft of the manufacturer JARDesign. All logos, images, and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. With a brand new user interface, and a new level of quality in the included. 8% capacity. The professional Boeing series is therefore licensed by Boeing and tested by real airline pilots and engineers. I just purchased the 767 North America skins package for my new Flight Factor 767-300ER using X Plane 11 and the repaints work fine when I select and launch the aircraft. The Boeing 767 is a mid- to large-size, mid- to long-range, wide-body twin-engine jet airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Trip Report: Onboard Azul's First E195-E2 Flight October 20, 2019 One month after having its first Embraer E195-E2 delivered, Azul started commercial flights with the new generation regional jet on Thursday, making a roundtrip between its hub in Campinas and Brazil's capital city of Brasília. The airline did say how many people were aboard the flight. $9,652 in food and drink, $9,653 in staff pay, $31,117 in airport taxes and navigation services, and over $140,000 in fuel to fly the 361 seat plane on the 14-hour journey. (Feb 06, 2017, 06:57 am) gtsuniu Wrote: exactly what i was going to post I found all the planes and they are working correctly. FSX Qatar Airbus A350-1000 XWB v2. The Boeing 737classic. Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 is forced to attempt a water-landing after hijackers make its pilots fly their Boeing 767-200ER further than it has fuel for. The Delta Premium Economy food is described as "a fresh, seasonal menu will be presented with Alessi serviceware designed exclusively for Delta". Best Flight Sim Downloads. Capacity: 1,200. Compared to the 777-200, the Boeing 777-300 features a longer body, raked and extended wingtips, a new main landing gear, reinforced nose gear, and extra fuel tanks. The B-767 aircraft fuel system provides a means of storing fuel in the aircraft, distributing fuel to the engines and APU, pr essure refueling and defueling, and provides a fuel quantity indicating system. FlightGear is in no way affiliated with any airline or its affiliates. London flight which returned twice lands in UK Delta said the passengers were put on another Boeing 767. The load on the flight is healthy with 295 passengers (over 90% load factor). (Feb 06, 2017, 06:57 am) gtsuniu Wrote: exactly what i was going to post I found all the planes and they are working correctly. Flight Planning Made Easy Welcome to SimBrief. An often-forgotten window of release is the ‘Airline’ slot, where movies play on in-flight entertainment systems soon after their initial theatrical release. Both are terrible in my opinion. non-use, of the normal checklist by flight crews is often cited as the probable cause or at least a contributing factor to aircraft accidents. Upcoming bank/fb transfer bonus – For anyone interested, it looks like Velocity will be offering its regular bank and Flybuys transfer bonus in November again. Search for a seating plan. BREAK AWAY, I've been wanting a good Delta one without paying for it. The captain had just received his Boeing 767 type rating, and this was his first initial operating experience (IOE) flight. The 767 was the first Boeing wide-body to be designed with a two-crew digital glass cockpit. It flies routes from under 100 to over 4,000 miles apart and now flight simulation can enjoy the same fantastic flexibility! This spectacular 757 expansion has been developed by the experts at PSS and is the latest addition to Just Flight's Professional range. to their Flight Crew Training Manual regarding "Flight with Unreliable Airspeed,". The 100 freighters delivered so far have accumulated more than 2 million flight hours combined since the introduction of the model. We are a group of flight simulation enthusiasts who fly Delta Air Lines and its alliance partners' routes using Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and Flight Simulator X (including FSX: Steam Edition). The Boeing 757 V2 Professional gets from years of experience from Flight Factor to deliver the ultimate airliner's experience in X-Plane. I was thinking of getting a good airliner for the sim, a 757 my favorite Boeing that Delta flies a lot. Best seats in the plane. The resulting 767-300 features a 6. On October 29th, Dynamic Airways flight 405 suffered an engine fire while taxiing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. 2, Project Opensky 737-800, 747 Startup Procedure Tutorial Part 2 Voiced fs9 fsx fs10 fs2004 fs flight sim. The final YS-11 in operation was retired in 2006. It said 32 Kenyans, 18 Canadians, eight Americans and seven British. in a race to. American airlines (not the brand, but airlines overall in the States) just don’t seem to have any desire to step up their service. One the A330-200 the Delta One cabin is broken down into two sections with a mini cabin toward the back with a galley in-between. Photos from the individual Mayday episodes are listed along with the Mayday episode names when available, as are the dates of the original airing of the episode. FSX Delta Airlines Boeing 757-200 N624AG - Flight Sim News. military pay scale, pilot pay is dependent on many things, like how long a pilot has been with a company, whether the pilot works for a regional airline or a major airline, the region or country in which the pilot works, his or her seniority, and whether he or she is a first officer or a captain. Delta's A330 product is a close second to Delta's 747 Delta One experience overall, but nothing beats the upper deck of a 747! For international business class, the number one factor for many, including myself, is whether or not the seat is comfortable enough for sleeping. Nonetheless, after the release of the Flight Factor 767 (my most beloved airplane model), I have decided to bite the bullet and ended up buying X-Pla. Unless a compelling factor exists, 10 an airline might opt to route the flight through the hub. png or 767-300. Plus the flight is on a 763 so load factor shouldn’t be a problem. Please help us and donate what you can. 1 and, more recently, Prepar3D, almost exclusively. Birgenair flight ALW-301 was a Boeing Model 757-200 that was being operated as The flight was originally scheduled to be flown with a Boeing Model 767. Captain Sim 757 Engine Start Tutorial Started Mar 1st, 2011 at 4:12pm by Captain Sim. Boeing 767-300 ER Professional- The Boeing 767 is part of the Professional Series, the most in-depth airliner for X-Plane, period! Systems depth, the most important aspect of flight simulation - are taken to a whole new level. If you have an upload you would like to share with other Flight1 customers, please visit the upload page to see how to add your file to the library. “As a kid it was the airplane I looked up to – literally and in every sense. Brought to you by a team of professional coders, designers and pilots with years of experience in X-Plane. 1; FLIGHTSIM 2000 Specific – LOCKHEED SR-71A “Blackbird”. 777 or Delta vs. Repaint of the wonderful Captainsim 767-300 in Delta new livery. Starting with the factor that can make or break whether you have a comfortable flight, the seats in Economy Plus are the same width as Economy seats but provide an extra five inches of leg room. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released the final report into Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Beechcraft B200 King Air aircraft at Essendon Airport. Download free Boeing 767-300 liveries for FlightGear flight simulator. The note here is flyable or compatible and not a totally configured aircraft for the new X-Plane version as the simulator is still within its beta stages (XP11b11 at this article). There for I think the full retail price of 49. com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Start studying Flight Controls. The airline invites business-class passengers to board before others, including airline. 0 percent, more than the 3. This is so that it can't override the autopilot. Which is a pretty big deal, at least to me. cabin plan delta. 767 BS 903. Welcome to the Delta Virtual Airlines web site. , yesterday afternoon, and the packed 767 was delayed 1 1/2 hours until replacements. Advanced Flight Simulation Fuel Planning. 95 USD is a bit much for an aircraft that is not fully equiped yet. Be ready to be blown away by the list of features available on this aircraft, most of them are new and exclusive. 1 and, more recently, Prepar3D, almost exclusively. Delta Airlines Boeing 767-300 International seat 21G is probably your airplane,. It was Boeing’s first wide-body twinjet and its first airliner with a two-crew glass cockpit. __ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mrs. The iPad minis will replace the current portable entertainment systems on the B767 routes. A Trans East flight departed BGR in midmorning for NYC. Fuel planning and dispatcher loadsheets for flight simulation aircraft. The 100 freighters delivered so far have accumulated more than 2 million flight hours combined since the introduction of the model. Detailed seat map US Airways Boeing B767 200 ER. Com - Review: Flight Factor B767-300 Professional--. Airline Seat Maps, Flights shopping and Flight information- Best Airplane Seats - SeatGuru Seat Maps. Another jet, a United Airlines 767, was hijacked and crashed into the other tower. Systems depth, the most important aspect of flight simulation - are taken to a whole new level. After takeoff I was served with my choice of beverage, which was a 787 limited edition Dreamcraft All-Canadian Ale!. to their Flight Crew Training Manual regarding "Flight with Unreliable Airspeed,". The comments are property of their posters,all the rest © 2002-2019 by fs-freeware. Delta Air Lines offers 3 classes of service: Delta One (180-degree flat-bed seat featuring Westin Heavenly bedding and a dedicated flight attendant on U. 6 billion more for fuel than a Boeing 767- 200ER fleet during its projected service life, as illustrated in the following table. com, a virtual flight planning service designed for Flight Simulation hobbyists looking to take their flights to the next level! Registered users gain access to a web-based dispatching system, capable of generating in-depth flight plan packages featuring accurate fuel planning, weather forecasts. Home Twitch Patreon Facebook Downloads Ddenn Challenger 300 Liveries FlightFactor A320 Liveries FlightFactor 757v2 Liveries FlightFactor 767 Liveries FlyJSim 737-200v3 Liveries FlyJSim 727v2 Liveries Hot Start TBM 900 IXEG 737-300 Liveries JAR A330-243 Liveries Jrollon CRJ-200 Liveries XP11 Default C172 Liveries XP11 Default 737-800 Liveries. com, a virtual flight planning service designed for Flight Simulation hobbyists looking to take their flights to the next level! Registered users gain access to a web-based dispatching system, capable of generating in-depth flight plan packages featuring accurate fuel planning, weather forecasts. Liveries and paintkits are released under the GNU GPL V2 license. The load on the flight is healthy with 295 passengers (over 90% load factor). Buen trabajo en general, pero el groundoly podría ser mejor, mal rematado y con acabados muy mejorables, texturas de hormigón que en la distancia hacen mucho mosaico y afea el conjunto. Boeing 767 Professional by VMAX Flight, FlightFactor and StepToSky Team. AA i was tracking my sister's flight tonight DL 3 JFK-LHR and noticed that it has a scheduled 7hr 15 min flight time. That means its planes are flying at nearly 85% seat capacity. Flight Factor and StepToSky modelled the 767 to an impressive extent: all engine variants with different avionic options available from their custom EFB (Electronic Flight Bag). While the 767-400X would make a great freighter aircraft, that model with an exit limit seating capacity of 375 is way too big for the NMA mission which is put at between […]. In diesem Livestream werden wir wieder Langestrecke fliegen! Es geht in der Boeing 767-300ER der Delta Air Lines von Stuttgart nach Atlanta in den USA. If it proceeds with this project, it would be great news for GE. United Airlines Pilot Pay and Benefits. As a result, the 767's. It is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to. Download Read online. B738 'pickle fork' crack sees aircraft withdrawn. La versión original, denominada 767-200 entró en servicio en el año 1982, seguida del 767-300 en 1986 y del 767-400ER, de mayor autonomía de vuelo, en el año 2000. Today, we fly the world’s biggest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering our customers the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft in the skies. CaptainSim 767 UHD Cockpit Textures v2. Flight Deck Automation: Is It Safe? The Attitudes and Perceptions of Selected Boeing 757/767 Air Carrier Pilots by William Woodrow Clark This thesis was prepared under the direction of Dr. The very first aircraft entered service in 1988, following behind only 7 years before the first 777 entered service. flights and long-haul international flights), first class (up to 8 inches of additional legroom, up to 5. Still, you are recommended to keep the AP on throughout the flight and use the Fly-by-wire to help you only during manual flight. Wing Loading: More Important Than You Think. SimCatalog: Simulation Gaming News, Reviews, and Features. Boeing 767 Checklist Pilot Resource Document - v1. Find the best airplanes seats, information on legroom, recline and in-flight entertainment using our detailed online seating charts. It operates a domestic network from Port Moresby and Lae, as well as international services in Asia, Oceania, and Australia. 5g J Delta 757/767 LOD Fire, J Delta 757/767 LOD Automatic Flight. Three people (the two pilots for the flight and a non-revenue jump-seat pilot) died when Atlas Air Flight 3591, a Boeing 767-300 cargo jet, crashed in the muddy marshland of Trinity Bay Feb. "FCTM" (Flight Crew Training Manual) for training. Never the less the modeling, textures, sounds and flight dynamics are all very nice. #gtx1080 #32gigram #i7cpu Flight Factor 767 Extended. 2, Project Opensky 737-800, 747 Startup Procedure Tutorial Part 2 Voiced fs9 fsx fs10 fs2004 fs flight sim. The Flight Factor Airbus A350 is a good product and once the MCDU limitations are "fixed' it will be a freakingly awesome product. Boeing 767-300 ER Professional- The Boeing 767 is part of the Professional Series, the most in-depth airliner for X-Plane, period! Systems depth, the most important aspect of flight simulation - are taken to a whole new level. A great collection of nice videos only about flying: FSX, XPlane, Prepar3D, etc. All data and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Aeromexico, Air Canada, Southwest etc have the 767-300ER_xp11_icon11. Subsequently, 757s will be replaced by 767s on Newark-Berlin on June 4 and on Newark-Hamburg. A detailed seat map showing the best airline seats on the Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300 (International). Engine thrust, MTOW and range (full load) based on best options available. DeltaWho Liveries | Flightfactor 767-300 - Air Canada Rouge v1. The most famous is the jet stream over the North Atlantic exactly the part where you fly through as you head towards America or the Caribbean. The airline"s hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world"s largest and busiest airport by passenger traffic and number of landings and take-offs. We are a group of flight simulation enthusiasts who fly Delta Air Lines and its alliance partners' routes using Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and Flight Simulator X (including FSX: Steam Edition). Utilizing a custom flight model, high quality texture set and thousands of simulated objects, the A320 Ultimate promises to ‘mimic the real aircraft’. An average flight on a Delta Air Lines 737-800 costs $2,744 per hour. Canadian Wanderer (Post author) March 1, 2019 at 9:15 AM Neither was a factor for me on my flight but WestJet may have made some changes to the cabin layout in the past two+ years since my flight and installed a curtain between what are now called Premium seats and row 5. Tech Log - Fuel Consumption 767-300ER - Hi @ all I need accurate and current information, what the average fuel consumption is for a long haul flight. Boeing 767-300 ER In spring 2016, Icelandair added two wide-body Boeing 767-300s to its fleet. Seat 21G is reclinable, and has excellent legroom, though your tray rest will be on the side, which slightly narrows your seat width. Resistive circuits may be analyzed using Ohm's Law. However, there are many opportunities to earn Delta status without flying. By Delta_Who: Download: Air Malta "Valletta" By Delta_Who: Download: Air Malta (Old Livery) By Delta_Who: Download: Air Mauritius (fictional) By ErixCZE: Download: Air Middle Earth (Lord of the Rings) (fictional) By vanzie11: Download: Air Moldova: By jettojig: Download: Air Namibia (fictional) By Atarium: Download: Air New Zealand: By. Flight 11 was a Boeing 767-223ER Flight 175 was a Boeing 767-222 Flight 77 was a Boeing 757-223 The. The suggestion that a re-engined Boeing 767-400ER – dubbed the XF – could be a cheaper New Mid-Size aircraft, or 797, is flawed. Just noting that Delta's coach seating on that 767 is 2-3-2. Repainted by: Mohammed Al-Khalifa. Another factor that might help Delta fill its Paris flights. Download free Boeing 767-300 liveries for FlightGear flight simulator. cabin plan delta. Start studying Flight Controls. (Newser) - A Delta Air Lines flight landed safely Wednesday after plunging almost 30,000 feet in less than 8 minutes while over the west coast of Florida. This CamSim version 2 also includes updated Animated Ground Servicing (AGS). Hello everybody After me literally being bored out of my mind I finally decided to upload my giant 757 200 I started this about 6 months ago but just stopped for some stupid reason. Kranky Liveries. For flight simulation purposes only. CaptainSim 767 UHD Cockpit Textures v2. Explore transportation, which describes the movement of cargo or passengers to and from a location or locations. A repaint the payware of Level-D Simulations Boeing 767-300ER, in Delta Airlines Livery, registration N171DZ, textures only, supports FSX only. The proposed new flight will be Delta's second route between Seattle and China, following Beijing service which began in 2010. 18 or 30 seats in Business Class and 35 seats in Premium Class offer you an even more relaxed flying experience. This is a full flight with commentary. Upcoming bank/fb transfer bonus – For anyone interested, it looks like Velocity will be offering its regular bank and Flybuys transfer bonus in November again. The starting point of this flight will be at the gate, with the airplane in a cold and dark configuration. If a wow factor is what you’re after, the Delta Flight Museum is the perfect spot to host your next event. In the meantime, it doesn't want you to sit there entirely without entertainment because you have no seatback screen. Jet Aircraft. Model by TDS Repaint by Carlos Eduardo Salas added VC for FSX by fs-freeware. I hope you enjoy this first in the series of my 767 repaints. The 767-300ER entered service in 1988. Another jet, a United Airlines 767, was hijacked and crashed into the other tower. Others will though mourn its passing. Repaint of the wonderful Captainsim 767-300 in Delta new livery. By Delta_Who: Download: Air Malta "Valletta" By Delta_Who: Download: Air Malta (Old Livery) By Delta_Who: Download: Air Mauritius (fictional) By ErixCZE: Download: Air Middle Earth (Lord of the Rings) (fictional) By vanzie11: Download: Air Moldova: By jettojig: Download: Air Namibia (fictional) By Atarium: Download: Air New Zealand: By. Livery for the A330 JARDesign. American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767-200 United Flight 175, also a Boeing 767-200ER American Airlines Flight 77 was a Boeing 757-200. cabin plan boeing 767. Fuel Consumption 767-300ER - PPRuNe Forums Log in. Delta plans to operate the Shanghai flight with 208-seat Boeing 767-300ER aircraft featuring 36 full flat-bed seats in BusinessElite, 29 seats in Economy Comfort and 143 Economy class seats. All 189 people onboard are killed. Flight Deck Automation: Is It Safe? The Attitudes and Perceptions of Selected Boeing 757/767 Air Carrier Pilots by William Woodrow Clark This thesis was prepared under the direction of Dr. For the Canadian carrier, this is a big step forward. com is supported by a team of aviation enthusiasts. Summary; On 19 October 2009, a Boeing 767-300 being operated by Delta Airlines on a scheduled passenger flight from Rio de Janeiro to Atlanta inadvertently made a landing at destination in night VMC on parallel taxiway ‘M’ instead of the intended and ATC-cleared landing runway 27R. Use Wolfram|Alpha to investigate a diverse set of transportation concepts, which includes transportation centers, pathways and formulas. The Flight Factor Airbus A350 is a good product and once the MCDU limitations are "fixed' it will be a freakingly awesome product. Presentation on Boeing 1. 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10 Filmmakers to Watch: Andrew Ahn
By Rebecca Reynolds
In each of his short films, Andrew Ahn explores the dynamics of an Asian American family living in the United States and the very nature of family itself. Now, he makes our 10 Filmmakers to Watch list for his debut feature film, Spa Night, a film that continues to explore these themes and recently premiered at Sundance 2016 in US Dramatic Competition.
10 Filmmakers to Watch 2016: Call for Nominations
By Maddy Kadish
Now in its eighth year, The Independent’s 10 Filmmakers to Watch highlights filmmakers – producers, programmers, animators, and others – whose upcoming work we think will wow you this year. Submit your nominations by February 15, 2016.
Extra: Hear from Amelia Evans’ mentor and former professor, Ross McElwee
By Minhae Shim
The Independent‘s Minhae Shim, talks with esteemed filmmaker Ross McElwee (Bright Leaves, Photographic Memory) about filmmaker Amelia Evans. McElwee, Evans’ former professor, was an advisor on her film, Minor Attraction. Read about how he advised Evans through the complex subject matter of her documentary.
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2015: Amelia Evans
New Zealand human rights lawyer turned filmmaker Amelia Evans is not one to shy away from controversy. She follows the lives of pedophiles to find ways to prevent child abuse and understand their taboo attraction to children in her thought-provoking documentary Minor Attraction.
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2015: Navid Khonsari and Vassiliki Khonsari
By David Pierotti
Game developer Navid Khonsari and filmmaker Bessie Khonsari join our 10 to Watch list with a genre-merging project, 1979 Revolution, a video game that aims to evoke the empathy of film. Navid and Bessie Khonsari participated in the New Frontier Story Lab at the Sundance Institute in 2014 and 1979 Revolution appeared as an exhibit in Sundance Film Festival’s New Frontier and at SXSW in 2015.
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2015: Stephanie Langhoff
Producer Stephanie Langhoff has a dream job working for Mark and Jay Duplass. Her work on The Bronze got her noticed at Sundance – where the film’s much-talked-about sex scene also turned some heads.
Extra: How Thomas Ikimi works with his editor, Scott Brock
By Mike Sullivan
The Independent’s Mike Sullivan talks with Scott Brock, who has worked as an editor and consultant with our 10 to Watch filmmaker Thomas Ikimi on several of his projects. Brock is a UCLA graduate and an award winning editor with twenty years of editing experience. He has assisted editor Thelma Schoonmaker on several films for Martin… Read more »
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2015: Thomas Ikimi
Having lived on three continents, Thomas Ikimi brings an international perspective to his films. His latest is the short thriller Nostradamus, which revolves around drone warfare and premiered at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival, and coincidentally was chosen as one of the best films of the fest by our senior critic, Kurt Brokaw.
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2015: Hasan Minhaj
Comedian and storyteller, Hasan Minhaj, may be best known as one of the newest correspondents for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, but it was his work merging stand-up with storytelling that brought him to our attention. You can read about his latest project, a solo show, Sakoon, and its film adaption, Paint the Town, in 10 to Watch.
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2015: Radium Cheung
By Anisha Jhaveri
Using cameras on mobile phones with some clever adaptations, cinematographer Radium Cheung brought his vast experience and unique sensibilities to Tangerine, the story of a transgendered prostitute in Los Angeles. The result is an eye-popping yet humanistic look at a hard world.
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Macedonia's former transportation minister Mile Janakieski is expected to testify later today before the parliamentary commission probing mass illegal wiretapping. Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski testifies yesterday behind closed doors. He told journalists he was innocent.
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski testified on Monday | Photo by: MIA
Normalization abnormalizes wp.me/p1c8fI-6yJ So argue Drilon Gashi and Ard Morina about #Kosovo's relationship to #Serbia.
by DanielSerwer via twitter 12/15/2015 9:20:25 AM
by LSE EUROPP blog via twitter 12/15/2015 9:21:36 AM
Albania's ruling and opposition parties gave the green light on Monday evening to constitutional changes allowing for a new law that will 'decriminalise politics' by stopping people with criminal convictions from holding public office.
MPs will vote on the decree on Thursday and the law is expected to be in force from January 2016.
UNFPA: Youth advocates take on child marriage, gender inequality in Albania
unfpa.org/news/youth-adv…
by RomaBuzzMonitor via twitter 12/15/2015 10:04:49 AM
The European Commission will adopt its decision to form a European Border and Coast Guard today, a new EU agency aimed at tackling organised crime and terrorism threats, which also has permission to secure the EU's outer borders even if countries oppose it.
Building of the European Commission. | Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Private Chinese firm CEFC will buy a 51% share of KMG International, a unit of Kazakhstan’s state oil and gas company, which also owns Romania's biggest oil refinery, Petromidia.
by Marian Chiriac 12/15/2015 11:09:52 AM
Montenegro is expecting to preserve its historically close relations with Moscow in case of its accession to NATO, there will be no change in the travel regime, Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic said.
"Russians gladly visit NATO countries: Spain, Italy, France, Greece and others. Our neighbor, Albania, has also become a NATO member, and Russians do not need visas to visit [the country]. Why should Montenegro be any different?" Djukanovic said in an interview published by the Russian newspaper Kommersant today.
Photo:gov.me
by dusica.tomovic 12/15/2015 11:14:15 AM
US Ambassador to Albania Donald Lu will take part in a public Facebook chat at 3:30pm today on the topic of corruption, following his criticisms yesterday about its prevalence in Albania's justice system.
U.S. ambassador in Tirana | Picture: U.S. embassy
Croatian kingmaker party MOST will continue negotiations with centre-right Patriotic Coalition on forming a national unity government with the country's three leading parties and a non-party PM at its helm after it showed openness to the proposals.
Centre-right coalition Croatia Grows canned the idea, but MOST MPs have decided to "keep the door open" for the coalition to reconsider.
MOST MPs. | Photo: Facebook
#NATOPA President Hon. @RepMikeTurner visiting #Montenegro twitter.com/Sigurna_CG/sta…
by NATO PA via twitter 12/15/2015 12:39:50 PM
by Bloomberg View via twitter 12/15/2015 12:45:44 PM
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic will make a special announcement at 5:30pm today after she has met with all parties and individual MPs following the third round of consultations today on awarding a mandate to form a new government.
The president said during the first two rounds of talks that if a none of the party leaders receive a majority of support during the negotiations, she will call for new elections and form a temporary non-party government.
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic on the meeting on Monday with MPs of both major coalitions. | Photo: BETAPHOTO/HINA/Damir SENCAR/DS
In the scope of its 69th anniversary, UNICEF has opened the 'Museum of Reality', a special exhibition at the Museum of Illusions in Zagreb, Croatia, that uses optical tricks to show visitors the hardships refugee, internally displaced and other endangered children face.
Visitor in a lifebelt installation. | Photo: BETAPHOTO/HINA/Damir SENCAR/DS
Around 1,000 shepherds have flocked past police into Bucharest's parliament and are currently staging a protest in the building's courtyard against a law on the number of sheepdogs they can use and grazing regulations during winter.
Shepherds storm Parliament in Bucharest protesting agains law regulating their activity | Photo: ziarulevenimentul.ro
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Conclusions on Enlargement, Stabilisation & Association process: ow.ly/VU3Wj. #Turkey #Montenegro #Serbia #WesternBalkans
by Maja Kocijancic via twitter 12/15/2015 3:00:35 PM
A total ban on the use of tobacco in enclosed public spaces across Romania has been imposed by the Romanian parliament today.
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Bosnia's Commission on Defence and Security said SIPA "operated in full respect of the law" and in cooperation with Republika Srpska's Ministry of Interior in the lead up to the arrest of five war crimes suspects.
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'Conditions ripe for name solution'. Can @NikosKotzias & @NikolaPoposki build a new era in Athens-Skopje relations? ekathimerini.com/204323/opinion…
Montenegro should hold a referendum on joining NATO, and less than half
of the country's population backs joining the military alliance, Russian
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
Rally in Montenegro on Saturday demanded NATO referendum | Photo:BIRN.
The Kosovo border police received an order at midnight yesterday to deny entry to all persons with Serbian IDs that reside in the territory of Kosovo.
Director of the Serbian government's Office for Kosovo-Metohija (KiM) Marko Djuric has said there is speculation about the order, but the situation at the crossings is being watched closely.
by sasa.dragojlo 12/16/2015 9:15:49 AM
Serbian police have cut a large weapons-trafficking chain that leads to France and arrested two Serb nationals in Novi Sad, Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic said today.
Serbian Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic | Photo: Beta
Reps. #Albania #Montenegro #Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia( FYRoM), Kosovo* discuss water mngm in Drini River Basin *UNSC Res.1244
by UNDP Albania via twitter 12/16/2015 9:44:54 AM
Macedonia open to changing its name to end 24-year dispute with Greece trib.al/L3L8co5
by The Guardian via twitter 12/16/2015 9:56:21 AM
The decision by Pristina authorities to block entry to Kosovo to all persons with Serbian IDs that reside in the territory has been suspended, said the Serbian Deputy Interior Minister Milan Radojevic.
He added that Serbian police at all crossings between Kosovo and central Serbia are informed about the new situation.
Photo: Kosovo police
The European Parliament voted yesterday evening to suspend special trade measures with Bosnia and Herzegovina as of January 1 in response to the refusal of Bosnian authorities to adapt their Stabilisation and Association Agreement to include preferential trade connections with Croatia, as granted by the CEFTA.
The decision will affect access of Bosnian products to the EU market without any import fee among other covenants.
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic said she will not let a political stalemate "cause unforeseeable negative consequences for the stability of the state," announcing a new round of consultations for next Tuesday after none of the country's political parties managed to secure the majority support of the parliament to form a new government yet again.
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic. | Photo: BETAPHOTO/HINA/Tomislav PAVLEK/DS
Student activists in Tirana are heading to the government building to stage another protest against Albania's new higher education law, which came into affect in September.
Students staring the protest | Photo: Ivana Dervishi
Horoscopes, peace movements, communism and tarot cards lead to pedophilia, claims a controversial ad set up by Catholic priest Ivica Bedrik in Zagreb.
Bedrik made the ad because "all kinds of things get on people's minds when they distance themselves from God," he told Croatian news website Index.
Controversial ad in Zagreb. | Photo: Facebook
Romania's parliament overwhelmingly approved the state budget for 2016 today with 309 votes in favour and 13 votes cast against.
Under European standards, Romania will target a budget deficit equivalent to 2.8% GDP next year, up from 1.8% in 2015.
Romanian MPs approves the state budget for 2016
Albanian dentists, lawyers, architects and other professionals have amassed in front of the parliament building in Tirana to protest against a new law - expected to be passed this month - that will see their social security contributions increased, claiming they will suffer financial struggles as a result.
by fatjona.mejdini 12/16/2015 12:40:05 PM
Since June this year, 341,920 refugees and migrants have entered Macedonia. Of them, only 83 have requested asylum while the others only transited through the country on their way to Western Europe, the Macedonian Interior Ministry said.
Photo by : Meri Jordanovska
by sinisa 12/16/2015 1:09:38 PM
Montenegro Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic says his country seeks membership in NATO and the European Union "because we follow our interests" and that he is surprised by Moscow's angry reaction to Podgorica's westward pivot.
In an interview to RFE/RL, Djukanovic also said he believes Moscow's reaction is more about Russia-NATO relations than about Montenegro itself.
The EU adopted the new cross-border cooperation programme for Italy, Montenegro and Albania, worth nearly 93 million euros.
"This new cross-border cooperation programme contributes to pave the way for smart and sustainable economic development of the beneficiary area, which includes two candidate countries (Albania and Montenegro)," EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn, said.
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski denied telling the UK Guardian newspaper that he would be open to changing his country's name to end a 24-year dispute with Greece, saying it was journalistic commentary in his press statement today.
Croatian National Bank, HNB, estimated the country's GDP growth to be 1.7 per cent in 2015 and 1.8 per cent in 2016 in its forecasts published today.
These latest figures are more optimistic than HNB's earlier estimates of 1.2 per cent and 1.7 per cent for 2015 and 2016 respectively.
Croatian national bank. | Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Welcome #Montenegro #SAPC delegation #EP. Leading the integration process also means a lot of responsibility. Good luck in reform process.
by Eduard Kukan via twitter 12/16/2015 5:35:37 PM
That was a short lived story then. @guardian #macedonia twitter.com/b92english/sta…
by Tim Judah via twitter 12/16/2015 6:10:06 PM
#Kosovapress Assembly to hold two parliamentary sessions tomorrow: President Atifete Jahjaga is set to... bit.ly/1UzNIJN #Kosovo
Video of our #Dayton & #Bosnia conference at @HarrimanInst last month. Great analysts and my hard line moderation. | youtube.com/watch?v=nckFkD…
by Jasmin Mujanović via twitter 12/16/2015 6:21:48 PM
Montenegro's Moment: Edward P. Joseph is Executive Director of the Institute of Current World Affairs, and a l... binged.it/1YhrYrw
by Montenegro News Link via twitter 12/16/2015 6:38:57 PM
Macedonia's health ministry will submit a draft law for “controlled and legal” medicinal use of cannabis products and said it will allow hemp to be grown locally for the purpose.
Photo by: Wikimedia Commons
The former president of the state union of Serbia and Montenegro and senior Montenegrin official, Svetozar Marovic, was arrested this morning by order of the Special Prosecutor's Office for organized crime, local media report.
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Commercial Refrigeration & A/C
Commercial Refrigeration Trainer
The Commercial Refrigeration Trainer is designed for comprehensive and advanced work studies involving industrial and commercial refrigeration systems. The trainer enables in-depth studies and demonstrates the principles of commercial refrigeration and further studies about the components and operational characteristics of commercial refrigerators, freezers, and cold rooms.
Model Number: RCO-CRT SERIES
Industrial Refrigeration Trainer
The Industrial Refrigeration Trainer enables students to learn advanced techniques and familiarize them with systems used on larger industrial refrigeration systems. Applications are explored for units that utilize multiple evaporators, water-cooled condensers, water towers, electric defrost, hot-gas defrost, crank case regulators, oil separators etc. Labtech Refrigeration & Air conditioning trainers emphasize theory as well as the practical.
Model Number: RCO-IRT SERIES
Air Conditioning with Heat Pump Trainer
This trainer has been designed to enable students to learn principles of the thermodynamic cycle of a heat pump. The trainer can simulate the use of a heat pump in either winter or summer sessions, depending on the cycle selected the position of the 4-way reversing valve will determine if the refrigerant expansion takes place “indoors” or “outdoors”. Labtech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trainers emphasize theory as well as the practical.
Model Number: RCO-HPT
Commercial Air Conditioning Trainers
These trainers allow students to experiment with and control a typical commercial type installation for a smaller sized industrial application such as water-cooled, package or water chiller systems. These systems are used to generate cooled air or water that can be used in a variety of applications for air conditioning, refrigeration or as a sub-system for improving the efficiency or performance of other systems.
Model Number: RCO-WCT SERIES
Centrifugal Fan Air & Ducting Trainer
This trainer is a flexible learning platform for exploring air flow and characteristics common to HVAC applications which use centrifugal fans and ducting. It consists of a multipurpose air duct mounted on a trolley fitted with a centrifugal fan. The ducting is made from either galvanized steel or melamine coated wood. We offer multiple options for diffusers, ducting joints, and filters, as well as temperature, air flow, and humidity measurement.
Model Number: RCO-ADU
Compound Refrigeration System Trainer
This trainer allows the student to experiment with and control a Compound Two-Stage Compressor Application. Compound multi stage systems are typically used where ultra low temperatures are desired but cannot be economically obtained through the use of a single stage system. This is because the compression ratios would be too high to get the necessary evaporating and condensing vapor temperatures.
Model Number: RCO-CRS-1
Cascade Refrigeration System Trainer
This trainer allows the student to experiment with and control a Cascade (Multi stage) Compressor Application. Cascade systems are typically used where ultra low temperatures are desired but cannot be economically obtained through the use of a single stage system. In industrial applications cryogenic temperatures can even be achieved with this type of system.
Model Number: RCO-CCS-1
Cold Room & Freezer Room Trainers
Labtech offers specialty “walk-in” Cold or Freezer Room Training Systems made from actual commercial refrigeration systems. These systems have been modified to meet the needs of training labs and workshops and are ideal for exploring the operational and functional characteristics typical of such Systems. Principles of operation may be demonstrated as well as servicing exercises and troubleshooting conducted.
Model Number: RCO-SRT SERIES
Ice Maker Trainer
The Labtech Ice Maker Trainers have been especially designed for instruction in the operation of refrigeration systems that produce Ice Cubes. It is able to simulate system under a variety of conditions and includes a chamber for ice making. Two sizes are available: a compact unit for studying smaller applications such as home or restaurants, and a larger Commercial Unit that is more typical of larger industrial applications.
Model Number: RCO-ICM-1
Multiple Compressor Refrigeration Control
This trainer is for demonstration of the combined operation of compressors. In high capacity refrigeration systems several compressors are often used in combination to deliver higher output with variable capacity to meet changed load conditions. This compound system is controlled via a regulator so that individual compressors can be switched in, depending on the performance required.
Model Number: RCO-MCC
Central Air Conditioning System Trainers
Labtech provides several types of educational central air conditioning training systems that are typically used either in residential, commercial or industrial applications. These systems are normally used for cooling large areas or central type air conditioning applications. It consists of an air handling unit with several different types of cooling systems, an outdoor unit or cooling tower, a ducting system and a control panel.
Model Number: RCO-CAC
VRV Air Conditioning Trainer (Build Up Type)
The Variable Refrigerant Volume Air Conditioning Trainer Systems incorporate the latest in air conditioning technology with innovative educational design features that allow for comprehensive understanding of these systems. VRV systems are lightweight and modular for easier and non-invasive installations. The modular design allows easy integration of more outdoor units and indoor units according to future requirements of the building.
Model Number: RCO-VRV-1
VRV Air Conditioning Trainer
These trainers are designed to demonstrate the operation and performance of Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) type air conditioning. The student can follow the refrigeration cycle, explore the lay out and function of all major components and controls, review installation procedures, and perform servicing and troubleshooting exercises. The trainer is a fully operational unit including all the basic components as found on VRV.
Model Number: RCO-VCA-A
Series and Parallel Pump Test Set
This self contained bench top unit consists of two independent sets of centrifugal pumps. By manipulating flow control valves, each pump can be operated individually or connected, in series or parallel, to measure flow rate, head, power input and efficiency at various speeds. The measurement of relevant process parameters with electronic sensors allows the data to be acquired by a PC with the included data acquisition and analysis software.
Model Number: TDS-RPP-1
Industrial Cooling Plant With Ice Store Trainer
The Trainer has been specially designed for demonstration of industrial cooling plant systems with Ice Stores. The system comprises three moveable flexibly laid out modules that can be joined by hoses. The basic module is to contain along with the usual refrigeration components, a brine circuit with intermediate tank and as a special feature an ice store that can provide storage over an extended period. The two other modules contain a wet cooling tower unit and a dry cooling tower unit.
Model Number: RCO-ICP-A
Most of building services engineering use ventilation systems to control the required air change rates in the individual rooms. The RCO-VTS-A ventilation system has a built-in water to air heat exchanger to provide heating or cooling mode. Air humidity control also can be done in a ventilation system as a preliminary stage for an air conditioning system. The system is assembled from standard industrial components that used in air conditioning and ventilation systems. Clear acrylic windows are provided in the air duct line and Air Handling Unit (AHU) to show the components that are normally hidden such as filters, heat exchanger (heaters/coolers), manual damper, etc.
Model Number: RCO-VTS-A
Domestic Refrigeration & A/C
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东莞龙泉国际大酒店
Lung Chuen International Hotel
China Hotels Group Set off a Gold Rush
Following Platinum Tao, Huazhu Hotel Group has embarked on the journey of "going to sea". On October 8, Huazhu announced that its first overseas hotel, Orchard Road Singapore, was officially opened all season. The hotel also became the first direct hotel for Huazhu to "go to sea". So far, Huazhu has officially joined the domestic hotel group "going to sea" to seek gold. Previously, with the maturity of the domestic hotel market and the improvement of internationalization of domestic enterprises, domestic hotel groups have been increasingly "going to sea" cloth. Industry insiders pointed out that the current domestic hotel group "go to sea" gold prospecting is facing a lot of challenges. The higher human costs in some foreign regions and differences in laws and regulations have made it more difficult for domestic hotel groups to "go to sea".
In recent years, due to the continuous growth of China's outbound tourism market, many domestic enterprises also seek to divide the "cake" of outbound tourism. According to the "Big Data Report on Chinese Tourists'Outbound Travel 2018" published jointly by China Tourism Research Institute and Ctrip Tourism Big Data Joint Laboratory, the number of Chinese citizens' outbound tourists is close to 150 million, an increase of 14.7% over the same period of last year, and the per capita consumption of overseas tourism is also about 800 US dollars. Fu Tianzhu, CEO of First Travel before the founding of PRC, told Beijing Business Daily that the outbound tourism market of Chinese tourists has increased year by year, which also provides an opportunity for the development of Chinese local hotel brands in overseas markets.
Prior to this, domestic hotel groups such as Jinjiang and Putao had their own layout overseas. In April this year, the Lifeng brand of Putao Group opened its first hotel in Indonesia, and the hotel group has more than 20 "going to sea" projects in the global market. Not only that, in June this year, another major domestic hotel group's first trip, such as Home, revealed the idea of "going to sea" cloth after it landed its first transportation hub-type characteristic hotel with the Spring and Autumn Group.
In the upsurge of domestic hotel groups planning to seek gold in overseas markets, some insiders point out that domestic hotels are facing many challenges in overseas development. A Hotel Executive pointed out that, first of all, laws, regulations and policies at home and abroad are different, which depends on whether foreign managers should be hired. In addition, some foreign markets have high human costs, so when hiring local employees, they need to account for the cost. Previously, Zhang Min also said frankly when talking about overseas plans, "Many employees of Huazhu have no background of working abroad, and their language skills are slightly weak, so Huazhu hopes to find overseas local partners to work together to enter the overseas market."
Not only that, the domestic hotel group "going to sea" is also facing more intense competition with the International Hotel group. It is reported that Marriott, Hilton, Continental International and other international hotel groups are opening high-end hotel brands in the Southeast Asian market. Zhao Huanxuan, chief knowledge management expert of Huamei Hotel Consulting Co., Ltd., pointed out that the overseas development of China Hotels Group is still in the tentative stage. At this stage, the brand awareness of China's local hotel management companies is not enough. In addition, there is also a need for strong backstage system support. These are all issues that need attention.
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Epic Fantasy Books – Ebooks for $2.99
Epic Fantasy Books - Ebooks for $2.99
I love epic fantasy books…okay, I write epic fantasy ebooks so of course I love them. I thought I’d share a list of 5-star rated ebooks on sale for $2.99 for your reading pleasure. And of course Bonded, book one of the ShadowLight Saga also falls under this category–if you haven’t given it a try I would be honored for your to do so. 😉
Epic Fantasy Ebooks – 5-Star Rated for $2.99
The Sable City (The Norothian Cycle) by M. Edward McNally:
Volume One of the Norothian Cycle. Muskets, Magic, and Matilda Lanai.
Tilda Lanai has trained for years to take her place among the Guilders of the Miilark Islands, but now the Trade House she is to serve is imperiled by the absence of a legitimate Deskata heir. Scenting blood in the water, rival Houses begin to circle. The desperate search for an exiled heir takes Tilda across a war-torn continent and to the gates of the Sable City, where centuries ago dark magic almost destroyed the world. Along with a sinister sorceress, a broken-hearted samurai, and a miscreant mercenary long on charm but lousy with a crossbow, Tilda must brave the demon-infested ruins. Only then can she find John Deskata, who may not want to be found at all. Click here for Amazon page.
Frost Arch (The Fire Mage Trilogy) by Kate Bloomfield
Avalon lives in a post-apocalyptic world where Mages are the dominant life form and humans are uneducated and enslaved. As a Fire Mage who can’t control her powers, Avalon flees her home town after almost killing her little sister. What Avalon doesn’t expect however, is that her life will take a dramatic change when she moves to Frost Arch, a snowy city where she gets a job as a maid, and befriends a local Healer. Before she knows it, Avalon is on the run from the law. ‘Frost Arch’ is the first book in The Fire Mage trilogy. Click here for Amazon page.
The White Tree by Edward W. Robertson
Secrets don’t like to stay hidden. In the kingdom of Mallon, all knowledge of the death god Arawn has been brutally quashed–but a teen named Dante has just found the dark god’s holiest book. Within days, Dante’s attacked in the streets. Not by the city guard. By Arawn’s own servants, long-hidden. Two things save his life: a big-mouthed bodyguard named Blays, and his own growing skill with the nether, the shadowy power that fuels the world. But the attacks on Dante are just the first stirs of a larger threat. In the far north, Arawn’s followers are rallied by a priestess named Samarand. Mallon is burning. To save their homeland, Dante and Blays will have to travel to a half-ruined city and assassinate the woman driving her people to war. Click for Amazon page.
Mark of the Dragon Queen by Katie W. Stewart
Kira has led a sheltered life, brought up by her widowed father, whom she adores. When he is arrested and imprisoned for a murder he allegedly committed 18 years before, she is devastated. So when she overhears an ex-student of her father’s planning to visit the prison, Kira decides to go, too. However, the student – Arun – is not who she thinks he is, and she soon learns that her father has not always been the man of integrity she has known for fifteen years.
Caught in a rebellion against the Lord High Councillor who would return the country to Wizard Rule, Kira finds that there is one more lesson she has to learn – about herself. Success depends on her, but is she willing to make the sacrifice it will require? Click for Amazon Page.
Taming Fire (The Dragonprince Trilogy, #1) by Aaron Pogue
Daven Carrickson grew up as a beggar in the filthy alleys beneath the shadows of the palace. He’s the son of a known thief, disgraced and despised. His only real talent is his ability with a sword, and his only real chance at finding honor or a home is a desperate dream of joining the King’s Guard. Then Daven receives a new future when Master Claighan invites him to study magic at the Academy. The wizard offers to make him into a new kind of soldier: a swordsman equally skilled with forged blades and mystic forces. It only helps that Daven has no home, no family, and nothing left to lose. But when conspiring forces destroy the wizard’s plans, Daven finds himself wanted for treason and murder. Hunted by a great black beast of a dragon, caught between the King’s Guard and a rebel force led by a rogue wizard, Daven’s only hope of surviving is to become more than he’s ever dreamed possible. Click here for Amazon Page.
Bonded – Book One of the ShadowLight Saga by Mande Matthews
Hallad Avarson’s vow to protect a mysterious warrior maiden pits his best friend against him, endangers the life of his little sister, and leads him into a treacherous realm of magic and intrigue. As the son of a chieftain, Hallad Avarson’s future in his father’s footsteps seemed certain. But an encounter with a mysterious warrior maiden—with whom he discovers an instant, inexplicable bond—changes his destiny forever. When the same evil that hunts Swan, the warrior maiden, steals Hallad’s young sister, he and Swan are implicated in the abduction and must flee for their lives. Thrust headlong into a desperate mission to save his sister while defending Swan, Hallad journeys to dark but beautiful realms, encounters fantastic and complex societies, and battles with a dangerously seductive power that is bent on destroying the woman he was born to protect. On Amazon and Barnes & Noble
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This 3-pack of clever Wi-Fi water sensing units signals you of leakages for $23.45
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Into Election Week we go. For many, including the British electorate, there will the hope for an end to the Brexit saga.Live televised debates and Q&A sessions may have ultimately gone in favor of the Opposition Party. But, the lead and the reality of Brexit looks to have given the Tories the lead with just…
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Photos surface of Saudis allegedly sent to target writer
This image taken from CCTV video obtained by the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet and made available on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 claims to show Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Turkey said Tuesday it will search the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul as part of an investigation into the disappearance of a missing Saudi contributor to The Washington Post, a week after he vanished during a visit there. (CCTV/Hurriyet via AP)
Activists, members of the Human Rights Association Istanbul branch, holding posters with photos of missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, talk to members of the media, during a protest in his support near the Saudi Arabia consulate in Istanbul, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. The poster reads in Turkish: ' Jamal Khashoggi, missing since October 2, 2018'. Khashoggi disappeared after entering Saudi Arabia's consulate to obtain paperwork required for his marriage to his Turkish fiancee. Turkish officials have alleged he was killed in the compound while Saudis officials said he left the building unharmed. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
Security guards stand outside the Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. Turkey said Tuesday it will search the consulate as it investigates why journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a contributor to the Washington Post, vanished there Oct. 2, an extraordinary probe of a diplomatic post amid Turkish officials' fears the writer had been killed inside the building. Saudi officials said he left the building unharmed.(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
ISTANBUL — A newspaper close to the Turkish president published photos Wednesday of what it said was a 15-member "assassination squad" allegedly sent to target Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing after entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul last week.
Turkish officials suspect Khashoggi was killed at the Saudi consulate, allegations rejected by Saudi Arabia, which says he left the premises. Turkey has been given permission to search the diplomatic post, an extraordinary development that shows the increasing international pressure the kingdom faces over Khashoggi's disappearance.
The report by the Sabah newspaper, which is close to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, published images of the men apparently taken at passport control. It said they checked into two hotels in Istanbul on Oct. 2, the day Khashoggi went missing, and left later that day.
Khashoggi had written a series of columns for the Washington Post that were critical of Saudi Arabia's assertive Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has led a widely publicized drive to reform the Sunni monarchy but has also presided over the arrests of activists and businessmen.
On Wednesday, the Post published a column by Khashoggi's fiancée, Hatice Cengiz. She acknowledged the writer first visited the consulate on Sept. 28 "despite being somewhat concerned that he could be in danger." He later returned Oct. 2 after being promised needed paperwork so the two could be married.
A surveillance video image surfaced Tuesday showing Khashoggi walking into the consulate in Istanbul's upscale 4th Levent neighborhood. No evidence of him leaving the consulate has been made public, but Turkish officials also have yet to provide evidence he was kidnapped or killed.
"At this time, I implore President Trump and first lady Melania Trump to help shed light on Jamal's disappearance," Cengiz wrote. "I also urge Saudi Arabia, especially King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to show the same level of sensitivity and release CCTV footage from the consulate."
She added: "Although this incident could potentially fuel a political crisis between the two nations, let us not lose sight of the human aspect of what happened."
Khashoggi had sought to become a U.S. citizen after living in self-imposed exile since last year, fearing repercussions for his criticism of the prince, Cengiz wrote.
Trump, who took his first overseas trip as U.S. president to the kingdom and whose son-in-law Jared Kushner has close ties to Prince Mohammed, said Tuesday he had not yet talked to the Saudis about Khashoggi, "but I will be at some point," without elaborating.
Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said Tuesday that Saudi authorities have notified Ankara that they were "open to cooperation" and would allow the consulate building to be searched. It's unclear when such a search would take place.
Embassies and consulates under the Vienna Convention are technically foreign soil and must be protected by host nations. Saudi Arabia may have agreed to the search in order to reassure its Western allies and the international community.
Fraser reported from Ankara, Turkey, and Gambrell reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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MO LOUIS
Radio DJ, 102.3 BXR, Disc Golf Enthusiast
Mo Louis, DJ at 102.3 BXR and avid disc golf player, knows Columbia better than just about anyone — he’s called it home for nearly 30 years. When he's not spinning discs or slinging them, you'll catch Mo checking out the latest restaurants and Columbia classics or exploring its rich and diverse music scene at one of his favorite venues. But one place you’ll rarely find him? At home. “There’s always something happening in Columbia.”
DISC JOCKEY TO DISC GOLF
One of the reasons I love Columbia is the Parks and Rec department. My fellow disc golfers and I went to the city and we were like, ‘We need a championship-style course. The courses that we have are great and they’re challenging, but the top pros are not challenged by them.’ And they went both feet all the way in and got John Houck, the best disc golf designer in the world.
Disc Golf Course Review magazine rates Harmony Bends as the number one course in America, which basically means in the world. It is gorgeous and a couple of the holes are just art. It’s got four par-five holes on it, which are just daunting to anybody that plays. It’s a three-hour round to play all the way through with a group, and it’s a hike. Real long, but beautiful.
MO THE MUSIC MAN
We love the live music scene downtown. I think maybe my favorite spot in all of Columbia would be out on the lawn at Rose Music Hall — on a spring evening, listening to some music outside and enjoying some of our good local brews. We also like The Blue Note and Cafe Berlin — of course all the Summerfest shows that happen. Another great up-and-coming venue is Cooper’s Landing. I love Cooper’s Landing. It’s been down on the Missouri River for as long as I can remember and is evolving into this great music venue, camping area and party site. There’s just a lot to do down there.
BEST IN NEW MUSIC
The Columbia music scene is getting stronger and stronger. It starts with the great venues and places to play, but we’ve got a lot of talented people in town that are doing a lot of fun, different things. The young music scene in Columbia, especially, is really, really strong — The Sweaters, The Burney Sisters, The Adaptation — they’re the future of our music scene.
BEST PLACE TO PULL UP A CHAIR
I love to cook, but I will say that my wife and I like to go out. And I’m the instigator. We like to go to the downtown restaurants and microbreweries and grab a bite to eat and something cold to drink.
But how can you talk about Columbia food without talking about Shakespeare’s or Booches? I love to go get a Booches burger from time to time. I also like The Quarry; that’s one of our favorite places and they’ve got this Cajun menu. There are a lot of really good restaurants in town.
The microbrew scene in Columbia is also really great. You’ve got Rock Bridge Brewing Company, Bur Oak, Broadway Brewery, Logboat, Flat Branch. All of the breweries have great tasting rooms and they each offer very unique flavors.
(SECOND) BEST PLACE TO GET OUTDOORS
One of the things that I think a lot of people even in Columbia take advantage of are these trail systems that not every city has. I can go from my house, which is on the east end of town to Cosmo Park, which is on the west end of town, on a trail that doesn’t cross a street. How is that possible? It goes under bridges, they’ve got tunnels; it’s a great system. And then the MKT Trail here in Columbia joins up with the Katy Trail, which will take you to Kansas City or St. Louis and it’s amazing. The trail system here in Columbia is something that we’re all really proud of.
BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE
102.3 BXR
Columbia Parks & Rec
John Houck
Harmony Bends
Rose Music Hall
Cafe Berlin
Cooper's Landing
The Sweaters
The Burney Sisters
The Adaptation
Booches
Rock Bridge Brewing Company
Bur Oak Brewing Company
Broadway Brewery
Logboat Brewing Company
Flat Branch Pub & Brewing
MKT Trail
Barred Owl Butcher & Table
Show Me Disc Sports
Albert-Oakland Disc Golf Courses
Indian Hills Disc Golf Course
Twain: Missouri Taproom
CJ’s Wings
Addison’s
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Why can't Firefox playback half of YT videos?
Moderators: Flash, Ian, JohnMurga
nubc
Posted: Sun 14 Apr 2019, 09:21 Post subject: Why can't Firefox playback half of YT videos?
Half of YouTube videos won't play in Firefox. I allow FF to crash my system every night at 1:00 AM, when it audo-updates. You mean, this browser updates every night, and it STILL can't play YouTube videos? Why am I using this POS browser? Let me tell you what happens when our beloved Firefox won't play a YT video. First step, I have to refresh the page, because it may be a false error. That's right, the previous video error often carries over in to the next video, and when I refresh the page, sometimes a video starts to play. BUT, if the next video was actually HTML5, then the YouTube page blanks out and becomes inoperable. So, if I'm lucky, I can go back a page and get the original error page. BUT, the original error page now has no scroll bar, and I have to go back to the source page and try to find the link that brought me to this video. Summarizing, when I encounter a YT video with the HTML5 error, I am faced with the question whether it's a false error. If it's not a false error, which is likely, and I gamble on it being a playable video by refreshing the page, I lose the video and have to painstakingly retrace my steps to find it again. Does this seem convoluted? Here's another thing, I download a video. If that browser instance has a problematic video in its history, the download dialog may present the last playable video, not the video I am now trying to download giving an error, whether the latter is playable or not. If fact it could get stuck on this one video, and any video download dialog gives only this certain video that Firefox fixates on. Since half of YouTube videos won't play in Firefox, I have to download loads of stuff just to hear it, and this certainly makes the evaluation process difficult, and slower, and a lot less fun. I don't explore like I used to, because every video is potentially problematic, even the ones I am familiar with, since videos that used to play won't play any more. The FF download dialog can't remember the last download location, which is good, because when I use my virtual keyboard, the download applet tries to autocomplete with suggestions and this usually covers the entire page including my virtual keyboard. Why would I want autocomplete or suggestion on a download title??????????????????????????? Stupid defaults. but I guess I'm asking for it, because I am using a virtual keyboard. Oh, that's why nothing works. I'm afraid to talk to Mozilla. Oh, I see, you're not using Windows, are you? Well, that's the fault of Puppy Linux, it doesn't support such and so, not our problem. We can't help you. OR, yeah, YouTube changed something two years ago, and there's nothing we can do about it, because we are pure as the driven snow when it comes to proprietary software. Mozilla apologists always blaming Google/YT. Not being able to play YT, I'm going to have to do something about this.
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8Geee
Location: N.E. USA
Posted: Sun 14 Apr 2019, 09:52 Post subject:
Lets get past the bitch piss and moan.
What Puppy
What version Firefox
Do you have GTK3.0 and apulse installed if Firefox is newer than version 60
Linux user #498913 "Some people need to reimagine their thinking."
"Zuckerberg: a large city inhabited by mentally challenged people."
Wiz57
Location: Chickasha, OK
I gave up on Firefox a few months ago after discovering Palemoon/New Moon...these even work on my ancient WinXP (New Moon by roytam). I use Palemoon in all my Pups now (all Slackware based), and videos work pretty much the way they did a year ago! Much simpler than hoping I choose the correct launcher script for FF to load any work-arounds for pulse audio etc. Also a bonus with PM/NM...they seem much more responsive, quicker...but that may just be a perception on my part.
I have apulse and libgtk-3, tahrpup 605, FF Quantum 66.0.3 (32-bit)
The download capability in Pale Moon is inferior and tedious.
It's hard to find content for my Betamax. See 8Geee's response.
Location: King's Lynn, UK.
@ nubc:-
Y'know, words fail me. I have never seen anybody else on this (or any other forum, come to that!) have so many 'issues' with their browsers as you do.
What on earth d'you do to the poor things? (Auto-updates every night; what, are you using Nightly, the dev version?) I'm amazed that you can't just use, say, Fred's 'portable-Quantum' (download, unzip, follow a couple of very simple instructions - in clear, plain English) and watch YT with that. More and more of us are using it regularly. It just 'works'!
I use it to watch YT not every day, but fairly regularly.....and my viewing experience is seamless.
And as for 'inferior, tedious' download speeds in Palemoon.....sorry, can't agree with that. For me, stuff from Palemoon downloads in the wink of an eye (and we have a pretty average broadband connection. Which for the UK, is quite a bit slower than what you guys are used to t'other side of 'the Pond').
Downloads aren't instantaneous, y'know.
You could always swallow your obvious prejudice against Google, and try an up-to-date Chromium-based browser. Google own YT, so it's in their own best interests to make sure it all 'works'.
Just my tuppence-worth (FWIW).
EDIT:- Try this. Delete your profile and cache.....and start again with a clean sheet. Pounds to pennies most of your trouble stems from old, 'stale' settings/config stuff, somewhere along the line.....
Or delete Tahrpup completely, and start again from scratch..... Doesn't take long.
MY 'PUPPY' PACKAGES
In the last 6 months, I went through two Dual Core computers, and now I'm using a Pentium 4. I complained above that Mozilla frquently blames Google/YT for their problems or issues. There is no 32-bit Chrome that is supported, and generally, Chrome extensions are not as good as FF. I'm moving to another house, and I don't have as much free time. FF updates crash my computer once a day, usually in the wee hours of the morning. At such a time, I usually ask myself, when did I give permission to do that, because this update comes without warning or explanation? I find out after a hard reset that FF is installing updates.
Some firefox (and/or ffmpeg?) packages don't support H.264, MSE & H.264 due to licensing issues. I'm not sure which versions of firefox (and/or ffmpeg?) available on this forum either as packages, sfs files, installed as part of the distro or available via the package manager have this issue.
I do know how to patch this issue for the Opera browser (and likely other chrome based browsers). See post:
s243a wrote:
I discovered a youtube page which tells you what HTML5 formats that your browser supports:
https://www.youtube.com/html5
Currently, the firefox from the tazpup package manager supporting:
Media Source Extensions
WebM VP8
MSE & WebM VP9
what is unsupported is:
MSE & H.264
I might take a look at one of the portable sfs versions of firefox developed on this forum instead and try that instead of the one supplied by the tazpup package manager.
I found a way to get these two video formats working for the opera browser.
Download the amd64 version of the package located at:
https://packages.ubuntu.com/xenial-updates/chromium-codecs-ffmpeg-extra
Extract this package using uextract. From the extracted folder copy the file
/usr/lib/chromium-browser/libffmpeg.so
/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/opera/libffmpeg.so
I recommend backing up the old version of libffmpeg.so
Note that I took the version from xenial because the version from bionic requires too new a version of glibc.
On a related note I don't think I need ffmpeg and if I decide to use opera as the browser for the next release then I don't need xine or the MozPlugger plugin. The chromium-codecs-ffmpeg-extra is part of the ubuntu meta package "ubuntu-restricted-addons". The other packages which are dependencies of this meta-package are gstream plugins and as I note above I don't think these gstreamer plugins are required. As a side note these are only recommended dependencies so if one has their package manager set to not download recommended packages then they won't be downloaded.
I created a patched version of the opera browser to support these video formats:
opera_stable64-58.0.3135.127_H264_x86_64.tazpkg
I haven't tested it now but plan to include the patched version in the next release...maybe part of the adrv, so it is easier to remove if someone wants to create a lighter weight browser.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=1024866#1024866
If your running a recent 64bit version of puppy you might be able to use the Opera package I built but you'll have to convert it using taz2pet.
Note that the newer versions of firefox come with a plugin pre-installed that supposedly can play H.264, MSE & H.264 but this didn't work for me (on my TazPup64) and I have no idea how to troubleshoot it.
P.S. as for getting firefox to work maybe try Fred's 'portable-Quantum' as Mike Walsh notes above.
@ s243a:-
I'm sure I'm not the only one who's ever visited Mozilla's site, or had a squizz through the package listings, read some of the blogs, etc. I do know this much; in normal usage, if one is using the 'stable' releases of Firefox, they, like the Chrome releases, are usually updated every 6 weeks or so.
The only version of Mozilla's browser that I know updates literally 'every night' is 'Nightly'. I mean, the name says it all, right?
nubc wrote:
There is no 32-bit Chrome that is supported...
Chrome itself, no. Google haven't built a 32-bit Linux version of Chrome for around 4 years. They build 32-bit for Windows & Mac.....but not for us poor, destitute ingrates on t'other side of the fence.
Chromium, however, which Chrome is based on.....well, the 32-bit builds are still very much alive and kicking. However, I can tell you now, you will not get current Chromium to run with a P4; Chromium is built to be 'cutting-edge', and to require the very newest of everything.
OscarTalks has, however, got a version of Iron 69 available. Iron, like SlimJet, compile the Chromium source code against older dependencies to produce their browsers. It runs on my ancient, P4-powered Dell lappie.
Iron will do everything Chrome does. Guaranteed.
My understanding is that any browser should be able to play HTML5, and that was the whole point of it. I refer back to my original question. Why can't Firefox in Puppy (Tahrpup 605) play an HTML5 file? Something to do with pulse audio perhaps? Some kind of funky permissions artefact?
If you think I went to Mozilla to pick up a nightly updated browser, you are mistaken. I picked up the FF package from a link provided on this forum. I wouldn't normally desire a dev version of any software. I prefer standard software for users.
It's my understanding that newer versions of firefox use ffmpeg to play HTML5 with the exception of H.264, MSE & H.264 in which case firefox comes in with a built-in plugin for H.264, MSE & H.264 that may or may not work...depending on your setup. .
Regarding updates, maybe there is something in about:config that you can change to stop it from updating.
What video chip-set in the computer are you using? i915, radeon, etc. Pup Sys-Info will find name.
It's my understanding that newer versions of firefox use ffmpeg to play HTML5 with the exception of H.264, MSE & H.264 in which case firefox comes in with a built-in plugin for H.264, MSE & H.264 that may or may not work...depending on your setup.
A-ha. That might have something to do with it.
Canonical, for reasons best known to themselves when building Tahr, decided not to use ffmpeg, but instead to revisit the older avconv instead.
Tahrpup doesn't have ffmpeg, unless you add it yourself. Fred 's got a couple of fairly recent ffmpeg packages for 32-bit and 64-bit; size is 30 MB and 46 MB respectively. They're a lot bigger than the stripped-down versions Pups have shipped with for years (which seem to be missing a good many options); replacing the standard Puppy version of ffmpeg with these has cured the audio recording problems I'd been plagued with ever since I went all-Puppy around 5 years ago.
For Tahr 606 (605 will be the same), I installed Fred's 32-bit ffmpeg. I then deleted /usr/bin/avconv, and re-created it as a sym-link to /usr/bin/ffmpeg. Result? Anytime Tahr wants to use avconv, it'll look for it, find it, think it's using it.....but in reality it's using an up-to-date version of ffmpeg instead.
Works for me. (Mind you, that's not to say it'll work for anybody else...)
Last edited by Mike Walsh on Mon 15 Apr 2019, 06:30; edited 1 time in total
I do not find Fred's 32-bit ffmpeg. Please provide link.
It'd take too much tracking down (it's buried in the middle of a discussion thread about something else entirely; Fred never posted a separate thread about it)), but I have it mirrored at my Google Drive, here:-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YDqa2P2y_dvIPu2gTTvsS48Ozk9A_dmL/view?usp=sharing
Rmember what I said about deleting /usr/bin/avconv, then re-creating it as a sym-link to /usr/bin/ffmpeg. And please realise that this won't necessarily work for you ( a lot seems to depend on the audio chip in use).....all you can do is to try it. In fact, rather than delete avconv altogether, move it to a safe location so you can replace it if this doesn't do what you want.
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The Creepy Tales Of The Haunted Parallel Forest In Lawton, Oklahoma
The Wichita Mountains in Lawton, Oklahoma, have some unbelievable scenery, including a variety of waterfalls, wildlife, and an excellent site for hiking.
There’s one strange place near the mountains called “The Parallel Forest” that most people are unaware of it.
The Parallel Forest has many weird events and haunting stories. This can attract people who are interested in visiting paranormal destinations.
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The Parallel Forest has more than 20,000 red cedars, planted precisely 6 feet apart in each direction. The total forest spans roughly around 16 acres.
The federal government built the forest as a method to stop some of the wind and dust from harming crops during the Dust Bowl.
Once you enter this forest, you will notice all the trees are parallel and evenly spaced out, no matter which direction you look. This is the reason why this forest has been named as “The Parallel Forest.” It’s eerie to see a forest so flawlessly parallel.
This beautiful forest is also called as the Medicine Park. However, the fact is that Medicine Park and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge are not the same places, though they are right next to each other.
In the cold winter months, the dense trees of the forest rarely allow sunlight to seep through. Dust haze looms over the forest, making it an ideal background of a horror movie.
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With each spooky events comes its bizarre rumors, and the forest has plenty of them. The tales range from satanic rituals, legends of monsters, and other creepy activities.
It is said that satanic rituals are being performed in the forest. There’s a formation of rocks in the middle of the wood that looks like an altar.
The purpose and origins remain a mystery, so visitors have come up with different thoughts. A number of people claim to overcome with strange feelings when they’re near the satanic altar.
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Many visitors say this forest isn’t haunted at all since they have never experienced such paranormal sensations in this haunted forest. However, they all also claim that the mysterious presence of this forest is sufficient to give some real creeps.
The Parallel Forest is the right place for someone fond of paranormal activities. They can visit and investigate a spooky haunted place in Oklahoma.
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New Jersey considers bill to cancel tax on Jersey Shore rentals
Friday, July 5, 2019 9:51 PM EDT
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It could soon cost slightly less money to rent a beach house along the Jersey Shore.
Lawmakers have approved a bill that would cancel a tax imposed on people who rent out their homes by the beach. The bill is currently on Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk to be signed.
The 11.6% tax was imposed this summer on shore rentals. But the original law was never intended to target them. The law was supposed to impose the tax on homes or rooms rented out via online sites like Airbnb or VRBO – where often only one room is rented out.
The idea was to treat these rentals like hotels or motels and levy the 11% tax. But the law affected some property owners like Duane Watlington, who rent directly to tenants or use a real estate broker.
“I’ve lost rentals. I’ve lost three weeks already this year that I’m not going to get back,” Watlington says.
Watlington says that not as many summer homes are being rented out because the costs are increasing to offset the tax.
“An average vacation rental at say $3,000 or $4,000 a week, you’re adding anywhere from $360 to $400 additional for the tax,” Watlington says. “That’s less money those families have to go out to dinner, to spend a couple more nights on the boardwalk, to buy souvenirs.”
Officials say that the law was never intended to hurt homeowners. Companies like Airbnb were on board with the tax – which came out to a 6.6% sales tax and a 5% hotel occupancy fee.
If the governor signs the law, it would go into effect immediately.
New Jersey groom gets probation after sexual assault at reception
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A judge in Pennsylvania has sentenced a Willingboro man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage waitress at his wedding reception to probation.
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RIMUUT: THE COMPANY THAT PUTS FREELANCERS FIRST
January 15, 2020 – Tallinn – Rimuut, an Estonian e-Residency startup, known for removing the most common commercial problem of all freelancers across the world, proudly announces a great deal in a bid to assist freelancers when it comes to Issuing valid VAT invoices and getting paid without having a registered company.
The usual Billing, Settlement, and Payment (BSP) process between two registered companies won’t work between an individual and a commercial entity. Thus, freelancers feel this handicap by losing clients or being replaced by agencies or registered businesses, while in fact, freelancers are the most cost-effective solution when compared to businesses giving the same service.
Rimuut eliminates this handicap, plus solves the problems of companies that work with freelancers: Since freelancers who are unincorporated are not able to issue valid invoices, companies face higher tax payments since the freelancer payouts cannot be used for tax deduction purposes.
On its second year after the launch, Rimuut reached over 25.000 freelancers across 40 countries and completed tens of thousands of transactions, while achieving 91% customer satisfaction, 77 NPS (SaaS Avg: 26) and a quarterly recurring revenue rate of 75%, which indicates that Rimuut continues its sustainable and rapid growth.
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26958. Sat Oct 15, 2005 9:24 am
A dacoit is an Indian armed robber, but I post this topic because it could get us into the QI topic of Thuggee. The most recent book on the subject (Thug: the True Story of India's Murderous Cult by Mike Dash pub Granta) apparently maintains that they were not members of a religious cult (although they did have various rituals and traditions in common). This contradicts what I have always understood, so it might be worth looking into if we think the thing about Kali-worship is well-enough known.
This is good: the Thugs were suppressed in the 1830s, but the government department set up to combat them continued to function until independence in 1947. Sounds like a good basis for a sitcom.
I haven't read the book, just a review of it.
Celebaelin
40760. Tue Dec 20, 2005 2:00 am
Just like the ancient times, when the dacoits used to worship Ma Kali with great gusto, modern day gang-leaders also do the same, albeit on a lower scale.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/kali-pooja-in-bengal.html
Whilst I wouldn’t claim to know a great deal about this I do know a little so I’ll put a reply up and see what happens. Kali is interesting in that she leads to three further Ds, Dance, Death and Destruction. This is not all doom and gloom! The cyclical nature of life is acknowledged, life, death and rebirth. Oh, and Devils – four Ds – there are definitely devils at one stage which the other deities call on Kali to slay.
When the Hindu Gods could not defeat a plague of demons, they called at last upon Kali. Severed heads adorn Her necklace, Her skin is black as night, and Her tongue protrudes from Her black face with the bloodlust of battle, and the immense laughter of Kali, destroyer of illusion, who sees beyond all delusions of the mind. Kali's dance is destruction that must occur for each new beginning. Kali's love is tough love; yet the dancing feet and the flaming sword of Kali are among the most powerful expressions of Divine Love.
http://www.rainewalker.com/kali.htm
Kali has become massively linked with Shiva in the later traditions. The unleashed form of Kali often becomes wild and uncontrollable, and only Shiva is able to tame her. This is both because she is often a transformed version of one of his consorts and because he is able to match her wildness. His methods vary from challenging her to the wild tandava dance and outdoing her, to appearing as a crying infant and appealing to her maternal instincts. While Shiva is said to be able to tame her, the iconography often presents her dancing on his fallen body, and there are accounts of the two of them dancing together, and driving each other to such wildness that the world comes close to unravelling.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali
Kali is the universal mother. It is believed that she goes into the darkness with us, and for us, to swallow our sins, worries and concerns. She can show us how to radically transform our lives by embracing our own darkness, rather than fearing and fleeing from that which haunts us.
In the aspect of Bhairavi, Kali is the counterpart to Shiva, taking pleasure in destruction, and the ultimate dissolution of the universe.
Kali is also thought to be an aspect of the Devi or Mahadevi or Mahakali, who was the most powerful and complex of all the great Goddesses. When She is in the aspect of Mahakali, Kali uses Her very appearance to terrify the various entities, demons, and devils who represent the sinister forces.
It is in this aspect, as Mahadevi, that Kali is depicted with black skin and a hideous tusked face and claws; Her forehead bearing a third eye like Shiva's. Here, Kali is shown with four arms, the upper two holding a bloody sword and severed head, while Her two lower hands are held out in welcome, as She grants favors to Her devout followers.
http://www.dollsofindia.com/library/article0009/2/
Kali is a combined form of Shiva and Parvati born out of anger at an erroneously perceived infidelity during Parvati’s period of asceticism undertaken in order to achieve the aspect of Gauri.
Myths of the World Michael Jordan Kyle Cathie Ltd (1995)
I'm constantly being erroneously implicated in perceived infidelities during Parvati’s period of asceticism undertaken in order to achieve the aspect of Gauri. It's quite inconvenient.
41003. Tue Dec 20, 2005 9:14 pm
You are the demon Adi who has transformed himself into Parvati's aspect of Uma, placing lethal nails within your vagina in an attempt to kill Shiva; and I claim my £5 prize.
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Great Day Houston and Ashley HomeStore surprise Pomeroy teacher with Red Apple Award
Pasadena Independent School District » About » News » Current News » Great Day Houston and Ashley HomeStore surprise Pomeroy teacher with Red Apple Award
KHOU11 and Ashley HomeStore surprise Pomeroy teacher, Alejandro Martinez, in his classroom.
By Reesha Brown
Every adult remembers a special teacher who made a difference in their life. For Fabiola Acosta, that teacher was Alejandro Martinez of Pomeroy Elementary.
Martinez taught Acosta 16 years ago, when she was a first grade student and the following year when she was a second grader at Pomeroy. Acosta, now 22-years-old, still remembers the impact Martinez made in her life. In honor of his outstanding dedication to students, Acosta nominated Martinez for the KHOU 11 Great Day Houston and Ashley HomeStore Red Apple Award.Every adult remembers a special teacher who made a difference in their life. For Fabiola Acosta, that teacher was Alejandro Martinez of Pomeroy Elementary.
“Whether you were falling behind, whether something was bothering you, or you just didn’t get something even if it was a simple thing, Mr. Martinez is the type of person to be there for you and do his very best to help you as much as he can, without losing patience or belittling you,” said Acosta.
KHOU11 and Ashley HomeStore surprised Martinez in his classroom with a Red Apple trophy, along with $500 in gift cards and $2,500 for Pomeroy Elementary to remodel the teacher’s lounge.
“I had no idea it was happening.” Martinez said. “For me, it is a surprise for everybody to share.”
During the surprise visit, Cristina Kooker, KHOU11 reporter, showed Martinez an old class photo from 2002-2003 and pointed to a little girl. The girl in the photo was Fabiola Acosta.
Acosta was afraid Martinez wouldn’t remember her. But to her surprise, this was not the case.
“This is Fabiola Acosta,” Kooker said while pointing to the photo. “Yes, ma’am. She wanted to be a doctor,” Martinez responded, recalling the little girl’s dream.
Kooker stepped aside revealing Acosta who was hiding behind the reporter. Acosta had returned to Pomeroy to talk to Martinez once again.
“After all that time, she remembered [me]. I can’t believe it,” Martinez said. “I remember a long time ago she said she wanted to be a doctor. And I told her, if you want to be a doctor, you will be a doctor. Don’t let people tell you otherwise.”
Martinez started his 22-year teaching career in Pasadena ISD as a paraprofessional, before returning to Mexico to finish his degree in education. When he returned, he worked as a PE teacher for two years before working at Pomeroy. For 18 years, he has been teaching various grade levels at the school, including third grade dual language.
It was no surprise to Pomeroy Principal Steven Harding that Martinez had been nominated for the recognition.
“He’s an amazing teacher and a wonderful role model for these kids,” Harding said. “He builds relationships with them. When they told me the person nominating was a former student from 16 years ago, it didn’t surprise me because you can tell that he has that kind of impact on kids.”
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Papageno and Werther effects – public policy lessons for the prevention of suicide
I recently blogged about the new German film ‘Goethe’, a study of the early life of the celebrated German poet of the same name.
It retells the quasi-autobiographical love story ‘The Sorrows of Young Werther’ which made Goethe famous. Werther commits suicide after his lover marries another man. The book, when initially published in 1774, provoked a spate of suicides amongst young people, and thereby gave rise to the medical term ‘Werther Effect’ meaning ‘copycat suicide’ or ‘suicide contagion’.
The ‘Werther Effect’ is the subject of the WHO international guidelines on the portrayal of suicide in the media, ‘Preventing Suicide: A Resource for Media Professionals’.
The guidance sets out the type of media coverage of suicide that is likely to elicit copycat behaviour, most of which has been breached by BBC coverage of assisted suicide.
I was therefore most interested to find a recent paper by Austrian authors in the British Medical Journal and a much longer one by the same group in the British Journal of Psychiatry published only late last year reviewing media coverage of suicide.
The authors note in the first (BMJ) paper, ‘Papageno vs Werther Effect’, that some media coverage of suicide actually leads to a decrease rather than an increase in suicide rates.
‘Newspaper items accounting for (a decrease) form a distinct non-sensationalist class of suicide reporting. They follow the recommendations of the World Health Organization in reporting suicide—for example, avoiding terms such as suicide epidemic. Our findings suggest that media reports on individual mastery of suicidal crises are highly relevant in preventing suicide.’
In other words, media stories about how people coped positively with suicidal feelings actually lead to a decrease in levels of suicide in the general population.
They name this protective effect ‘the Papageno effect’ in honour of the character in Mozart’s opera the Magic Flute.
‘When Papageno fears that he has lost his love, Papagena, he prepares to kill himself. But three boys save him at the last minute by reminding him of other alternatives to dying.’
The second (BJPsych) paper had the aim ‘to test the hypotheses that certain media content is associated with an increase in suicide, suggesting a so-called Werther effect, and that other content is associated with a decrease in suicide, conceptualised as a Papageno effect.’
It concludes that ‘The impact of suicide reporting may not be restricted to harmful effects; rather, coverage of positive coping in adverse circumstances, as covered in media items about suicidal ideation, may have protective effects.’
They concede that ‘More research is needed to understand the Papageno effect’ but argue that ‘from a public health perspective, even small protective effects could have a noticeable positive impact on internationally ongoing collaborations between health and media professionals’.
So we have a tale of two fictional lost loves. Werther killed himself but Papageno was helped to find new meaning in life. Werther effect bad. Papageno effect good.
Now all we need to do is to persuade the media in Britain, and especially the BBC, to apply these findings.
Labels: Euthanasia, suicide
Yeah, whatever. Feeling suicidal right now. Stopping thinking about it will make me feel better, right?
Peter Saunders 12 June 2011 at 14:21
Not at all. But talking to someone who has perhaps been there and can help you see things differently may well do.
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Thursday, December 12, 2019 by The Press in Opinion
Are those Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals still available?
The date was Dec. 2, a Monday — and a particularly busy day for me at work.
I stayed focused on my to-do list, so I could head out the door on time.
It was Cyber Monday, and I had a mission.
I rushed home from the office, opened my laptop and systematically attacked my family’s Christmas lists, finishing the orders before anyone else got home that afternoon.
What a sense of accomplishment at having gotten such great deals!
Fast forward to Dec. 3, a Tuesday — and emails from my favorite stores that Cyber Monday had been extended.
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Holiday concert on Dec. 15
Thursday, December 12, 2019 by The Press in News Briefs
The Allentown Band, under the direction of Conductor Ronald Demkee, will perform an Americans We: Tribute to Veterans holiday concert 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at Miller Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown.
Special recognition honors will include local WWII veterans.
The concert will feature patriotic and holiday music.
Guests will include Daniel Rodriquez, “America’s Tenor,” Master Sgt. Michael Mergen, trumpet soloist with U.S. Marine Band, and the El Sistema Chorus of the Lehigh Valley, under the direction of Steven Paszkowski.
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LCTI plumbing instructor receives national award
Thursday, December 12, 2019 by The Press in School
Kenneth Midgett, the plumbing and heating instructor with Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, Schnecksville, was nationally recognized as the 2019 Plumbing Instructor of the Year at the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association’s National Conference on Oct. 4 in Indianapolis, Ind.
The award recognizes instructors who provide the highest standards of training needed to develop tomorrow’s workforce in the plumbing field.
Pennsylvania Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Executive Director Michael McGraw commented on the award.
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Oysters and desserts at Jacob’s Church
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Thursday, Dec. 12: Elem.: Tangerine chicken, mozzarella sticks. M.S., H.S.: General Tso’s chicken, M.S.: Mozzarella sticks, also.
Friday, Dec. 13: Elem., M.S., H.S.: Pizza.
Monday, Dec. 16: Elem., M.S., H.S.: Assorted chicken entrees. Elem., M.S.: Pizza, also.
Tuesday, Dec. 17: Elem., M.S., H.S.: Tacos. Elem., M.S.: Pizza, also.
Wednesday, Dec. 18: Elem., M.S., H.S.: Assorted breakfast entrees. Elem., M.S.: Pizza, also.
Thursday, Dec. 19: Elem., M.S., H.S.: Grilled cheese, tomato soup. Elem., M.S.: Pizza, also.
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Children singing, falling snow;
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Twinkling lights are all aglow,
Christmas is near.
It’s time for the holly.
It’s time to be jolly.
Dreams by all the girls and boys,
of Santa and his toys.
Choirs sing and church bells ring. I see it, I hear it.
Joy and laughter all around; I feel the Christmas spirit.
The stars shine bright above, as God bestows his love,
We dream of peace on earth for all, as families come to call.
Christmastime is here again,
There’s magic in the air.
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Carolyn K. Sullenberger, 92, formerly of Quakertown and New Tripoli, died Dec. 7, 2019, in Phoebe Richland, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of Charles W. Sullenberger.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William H.T. and Rose K. (Remich) Rusk.
She was a loving wife, and a talented and wonderful mother.
Her survivors include children Christine McMullen, Scott Sullenberger, Jo Horning, Lee Murray, Peter, Sam and David Sullenberger, and Sue Radom; and several grandchildren.
Her services will be private.
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Ralph F. Bonsell, 80, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Allentown, died suddenly on Nov. 10, 2019.
Born on Aug. 5, 1939, in Tyrone, Blair County, he was the son of the late Ralph F. and Anna Jean (Wagner) Bonsell.
After graduating from Tyrone Area High School in 1957, he faithfully and honorably served his country by joining the U.S. Air Force.
He and his wife, Joan (Knotek) Bonsell, recently celebrated 45 years of marriage.
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Mervin W. Peters Sr., 87, of Walnutport, formerly of Schnecksville, died Dec. 8, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.
He and his wife Emilie R. (Schoener) Peters were married 62 years on April 6.
Born Dec. 17, 1931, in Egypt, Whitehall Township, he was the son of the late William J.C. and Naomi I. (Oswald) Peters.
He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Korean War era.
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Top 5 Best Albums of All Time
Posted on January 10, 2010 by ericpeebles
I don’t want to boast about my vast knowledge and understanding of popular music, so I’ll cut the introduction short.
I have a weekly column in Hoop magazine where I review music. Last week I decided I’d let the readers know what albums have influenced me, not just as a writer and a musician (http://www.thebungaloproject.net), but as a person. These are the albums that have really changed the way I think — albums that have defined me. Some of these albums are old and some of them are new, but they all have one thing in common: they all have a very special place in my heart.
N-Dubz – Against All Odds
Definitely one of the most exceptional albums of the last decade. It’s an album comprised almost purely of gorilla anthems, authentic chemical rhythms, and liquid urban beats. I genuinely haven’t heard a record this pugnacious and exuberant since DJ 2Tonix released Bad Fever back in 2000, but this has the added emotional donk that Bad Fever just didn’t have.
What can we say about the album cover? Well, it’s got Dappy, of course, looking like a young John Waters, holding up a three finger salute – obviously a reference to the work of E.E. Cummings. Then we’ve got Sheesha lookin’ well bluffty, her eyes suggesting new sounds from the N Dubz massive. Finally, Basil stands at the end with his finger over his mouth, as if to say, “Shhh, don’t tell anyone, but this album is wicked!”
It’s a beautiful cover that really makes you think.
A Lil’ Bitta Dappy Time (Shunt Mix)
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows
higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)
Ken – By Request Only
Back in the ’70s, I wanted to be Ken Powers! I bought the suit, asked my mother to brush my hair for me, and grew a moustache. And boy did the ladies love me!
When By Request Only came out, I was young and impressionable. I just remember my friend Quentin coming round and saying, “Man, you’ve gotta check out this record.” So we popped it down on the record player and this voice came out of the speakers, “Back by popular demand… It’s me, Ken!” It was off the hook. After that first song finished, nothing was ever the same again. The way I thought about life completely changed after that. It was incredible.
A lot of Ken’s earlier albums, Beat Fuzz, Crack Junkie – You Be Ya, and especially Gun Fizz ii, never really grabbed my attention like By Request Only did. They were always a little too noisy for me, but this one is a true classic. Really lovely.
You shut up, you cow, ’cause there’s only one thing I regret
And that’s makin’ love to you, woman.
Cody Matherson – Can I Borrow A Feelin’?
The original bad boy of rock, Cody Matherson, has always been known for his violent approach to his songwriting. Often compared to GG Allin, back in the late ’80s and early ’90s, Matherson was known primarily for his crazy onstage antics, which often involved a caged panda and a pair of his own dentures.
Considering how unstable Matherson was at the time, it’s a wonder this album was even made. Matherson was reportedly difficult to work with during the Feelin’ sessions and occasionally trashed his own gear and beat his producer, Rodney Nougat, over the head with a Casio Rapmaster.
Despite this, the results really speak for themselves. Songs like Don’t Protest – You Want It, and Get Off That Stoop really make Can I Borrow A Feelin’? A truly original piece of work.
The cover, which some have compared to The Beatles (White Album), has often been a hot topic among Matherson’s dedicated online fan base. The original cover, taken by Micky Bluff, featured a naked woman performing oral sex on an intoxicated Cody. The picture was later cropped due to pressure from Cody’s record company and Matherson insisted that the new design feature him standing in front of a random suburban house.
Touch me there and you might just feel…
My intentions
Steve Warren – Reflection
What an album. I know it’s cool to say, “Oh, it’s just a rip-off of Blood On The Tracks”, but it’s not. Sure, the themes are similar, with all the references to Warren’s divorce from model Rita Von Huggentuff, but some of Warren’s mirror-based material on Reflection rivals anybody’s and remains unique, even to this day.
I remember back in ’82, maybe even ’83, when I was lucky enough to see this guy perform at the Perch & Whistle. Wow, what a showman. Out he came wearing his trademark leather jacket, his fists pumping in the air. He took one look at his band as if to say, “Y’all ready for this?” opened his mouth, and sang the first few lines of Reflection:
Who’s that man in the mirror?
Who’s that handsome man?
He’s callin’ out to you, babe,
To take his hand.
… My reflection.
What a joy.
The cover art sums up the album perfectly. It’s Warren reflecting on his life as a used-mirror sales man. I love the LP version because when you open the sleve up the LP has an image of Warren looking into the mirror and being greeted by a sexy woman.
Pooh-Man – Funky As I Wanna Be
Jeremy Webbles, AKA Pooh-Man (MC Pooh), sold his house and all of his possessions to pay for the Funky As I Wanna Be sessions. A struggling gynecologist with a love for MC Hammer, Webbles had grown up with a passion for both rap music and vaginas, but Funky As I Wanna Be was the first time Webbles introduced those two passions.
As the title suggests, Pooh is as funky as he wants to be, and that’s evidently very funky. He could have possibly been a bit funkier, but this is funky enough for me. Mad beats, women going “Wow-a-wow-a-wow, yeah!”: this album has everything a good gynecological album needs.
Unlike some of his later albums like Pooh-Face and I Just Poohed Myself: Welcome To My World, this album really sums up what Pooh’s about: rapping about the female reproductive system.
V-Dawg
Woke up in the morning, threw on my black suit
Workin’ some girl’s V, then I hang with my crew
I said, “you shoulda seen what came in today
I work on more women than Cassius Clay”
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I cant stop laughing about that Steve Warren one.
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Many voices offered perspectives on racism and reconciliation at the 2017 Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly May 5-6.
Bishop Claire Burkat encouraged those gathered to be “more open to engage, to explore, to repent, to be humbled, to align ourselves with this incredible and abundant new life in Christ.” She called on congregations and leaders to take steps this year to build relationships and listen to the stories of others. “We are on this road together to disrupt the system of evil by having the courage to address the complexities of race, class, and ethnicity,” the bishop said. “We are on this road together to proclaim that Christ changes everything.”
“Race is a human-made concept, but racism is very real,” said Judith Roberts, ELCA program director for racial justice. She led the Assembly through a series of conversations about how individual backgrounds and perceptions create our attitudes about race.
Though reconciliation is difficult and sometimes discouraging work, God accompanies us on the journey, the Rev. Carlton Rodgers said in a powerful sermon. “We can act as if black and blue lives matter, that brown and yellow lives matter, that white and red lives matter, because all lives matter in God’s eyes,”
Members of the Synod Anti-Racism Team (ART) shared their stories of coming to understand the privilege that they carry and how that effects others. The bishop called on congregations to invite the team to lead conversations about race and reconciliation in their communities over the next year. “I had no idea how much implicit bias I was carrying around, nor did I grasp that my long life has been smoothed since birth by white privilege,” said team member Janet Bischoff. “It’s time for us…to get honest with ourselves. … We need to repent.”
Worship planners had difficulty finding hymns appropriate to the topic of racial justice, so the Synod commissioned a new hymn, “Now is the Time” by composer Paul Freisen-Carper, that addresses our call to reconciliation. Congregations will be able to reproduce the hymn for worship through next April. The worship team also created a rite for Anti-Racism Confession and Reconciliation that was the centerpiece of Saturday morning’s worship. The text of the rite is available here.
In this 500th anniversary year of the Protestant Reformation, the Assembly also learned about the 2016 repudiation of the doctrine of discovery by the ELCA, voiced its support for refugees and immigrants, and learned of the kairos moments in the formation of United Lutheran Seminary. We also welcomed Deacons to the roster of Ministers of Word and Service during our opening Eucharist. — Bob Fisher
Download an Assembly summary to print and share with your congregation: Assembly 2017 Summary
Bishop Burkat: “This is the acceptable time”
In her address to the assembly, Bishop Claire Burkat broke open possibilities to embody racial reconciliation in the work of congregations and the synod at large. The bishop encouraged those gathered to be “more open to engage, to explore, to repent, to be humbled, to align ourselves with this incredible and abundant new life in Christ.”
The bishop called for a “portable vision” that can be carried with us wherever we go.
“A vision more permeable, more accessible, more egalitarian, more authentic, more mobile, and certainly more communal than the shape of the church of the 20th Century, which means no person, no group, not even the church will be able to contain it.”
Noting the sweeping changes in church and society, the bishop announced the synod’s new ministry Brave New Church, created “to equip congregations to be pioneers of a bold, new kind of church for a rapidly changing world.” To support congregations, bravenewchurch.org, “a hub of resources and conversation partners is available to engage challenges and opportunities of ministry in a brave new world.”
Calling upon a favorite image for the people of God, the bishop invites people once again to be ambassadors of Christ and ambassadors of racial reconciliation, where listening and relationship-building are the focus for our work.
“I’m hoping that next year at this time we can look back and be able to tell the stories of how God is working on our hearts, our relationships, our churches – calling us to be ambassadors of Christ. I want us to look back at this time and realize that Christ is in our midst, just as he was with the disciples at Emmaus. I want us to look back and say, were not our hearts burning within us?’ >>Read more
Is your church a vibrant faith community?
In her speech to the Assembly, Bishop Burkat offered some ideas for reflection in congregations:
Vibrant, visionary communities of faith make room and time, and set aside funds to strengthen spirituality and form faith in all sorts of ways for all sorts of people, coming from all sorts of places, any old time.
How are your people being ambassadors for Christ? Inside and outside the church?
How are you celebrating, not only counting, all the hands and heart-felt ministry you do?
How can we identify, support, and bless the vocations of our people who are working in the world?
How can we maximize the gifts among us already? How can we encourage risk-taking and diminish shaming and blaming?
Bishop: We are called to racial reconciliation
In her sermon, Bishop Claire Burkat expressed her confidence that members and congregations of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod are ready for conversation around racism and to do the work of racial reconciliation.
Recalling the recent powerful reconciliation work with the Mennonites, inspired by the anticipated 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, the bishop invited the synod to be heartened for the work ahead. Recalling the powerful words of the Apostle Paul, the bishop shared God’s invitation to embody resurrection in our relationships. And the support God offers as we do this.
“Everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us.”
Sharing a personal story around racial reconciliation that opened her eyes to the power of speaking and listening to truth buried in pain, the bishop invited worshippers to hold the stories of others as gifts and as “Christ moments.”
“Christ-moments aren’t Hallmark moments or cross-stitched pillow mottos. They are real moments of gut-wrenching realization that open our eyes on the Emmaus road. Like the disciples seared by the sight of the risen Christ as they shared a moment of heart-felt truth, I can look at that moment with [my friend] and say, ‘Was my heart not burning within me as she was talking to me on the porch?’ It was a kairos moment when the Divine truth intersected with our very human reality.”
Casting a vision for what might be possible as we engage this work faithfully, the bishop invited the synod to remember the roads we walk together.
“We are on this road together to disrupt the system of evil by having the courage to address the complexities of race, class, and ethnicity. We are on this road together to proclaim that Christ changes everything. We are on this road together to make it plain: resurrection is borne out of cross-shaped pain that is transformed by God into new life.” >>Read more
Racial Reconciliation: “The choice is ours”
In Ephesians chapter 2, the Apostle Paul was “speaking to a church that was very much like our own,” a church divided by race and culture where historic majorities found themselves in the minority, the Rev. Carlton Rodgers said in a powerful sermon during Saturday morning’s worship. Those early Jewish Christians had to “look across the pews and see people who they thought were not worthy singing the same songs, praying the same prayers, governing on the same church councils.”
“Instead of focusing one differences, Paul urges the community to focus on the unity that we share in Jesus Christ,” said Rodgers, pastor of Tabernacle Lutheran Church, Philadelphia. “Instead of building walls of separation and exclusion, Paul talks of people coming together,” united by the “apostolic notion that Christ’s death on the cross was redemptive for everyone.”
As the apostle welcomed Gentile Christians as members of the household God, the church today “is on the front line of this cosmic battle between good and evil,” Rodgers said. In a racially divided America, “the problem is not color; the problem is sin.”
Rodgers exhorted those gathered “to show that we are of God” by building bridges of community and inclusion, changing the narrative to “be the church that is breaking down walls that separate.”
“We can act as if black and blue lives matter, that brown and yellow lives matter, that white and red lives matter, because all lives matter in God’s eyes,” Rodgers said. “There are no big “I’s” and little “you’s” in SEPA or in ELCA.” Though there is much work to do, and discouragement is ok, God is with us.
“There is hope today. We can be reconciled to each other today. We can be better today than we were yesterday. We can move forward together in faith, if we want to. The choice is ours.”
Judith Roberts: Racism is Very Real
“Race is a human-made concept, but racism is very real,” Judith Roberts, ELCA Director for Racial Justice, told the 2017 Assembly. Roberts guided participants in beginning to understand the many factors that contribute to one’s view of race by sharing their own backgrounds and upbringing with one another in small-group conversations. Racism may show up as “microagressions,” everyday slights and indignities persons of color, women, LGBT individuals or other marginalized people experience in their day-to-day lives, Roberts said. Racism also has “macro” expressions including institutional and structural racism. How people see race is affected by their personal history, life experience, science, and other factors. Roberts’ advice is for individuals and congregations to educate themselves, which can lead to self- and community awakening. “We can then take that knowledge, do nothing, and perpetuate the cycle,” she said. “Or we can take the knowledge and change the community and world we live in.”
Anti-Racism Team: It’s Time to get to work!
The Synod’s Anti-Racism Team (ART) is available to help lead your congregation understand racism as it exists in individuals, institutions, and societal structures, including our churches, and how to become allies with persons who live with this sin on a daily basis. Members of ART were present at the Synod Assembly to share their stories and lead two forums on the work of the team.
You can begin the process by inviting ART to your group for an introductory 2-hour overview. Once your group has committed to embark on this journey, the training encompasses 18-24 hours which can be customized to fit your group’s schedule (for example, the training could be done on 3 Saturdays consecutively or 3 Saturdays over the course of 3 months.) ART also invites you to join the team.
For more information, please send an email to antiracism@sepa.org.
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“The reason I participate is that this is not something we can leave to other people. Someone said yesterday that they hoped God will get this done. Well, God has been telling us to get it done forever.
“The only way this gets done is that God has given us these tasks at baptism, to love everyone, to love our brothers and sisters in Christ, to love the people that are with us all the time. That is what we are called to do.”
— The Rev. Susie Folks
“When I joined the anti-racism team last summer I had no idea how much implicit bias I was carrying around, nor did I grasp that my long life has been smoothed since birth by white privilege. I am starting to get it.
“The Lutheran Church, with it’s life-giving theology of grace…has always been culturally embedded in whiteness… It’s time for us…to get honest with ourselves. … We need to repent.”
— Ms. Janet Bischoff
“When it comes to waking up to the implicit bias through which I see others… when it comes to the unsought privilege that my unchosen skin color affords me in society… and when it comes to understanding how unfair laws and unchallenged cultural practices have shaped my life by an inheritance of institutional racism, not just unlearned habits of the heart, I tell you my eyes are just beginning to open.”
— The Rev. Christopher Weidner
Anti-Racism Team members: Janet Bischoff, Sem. Lenny Duncan, Chase Ferguson, Rev. Susie Folks*, Fern Hagedorn, Carrie Johnston, Rev. Gwen King, Rev. Linda Manson*, Rev. Jane Marston, Rev. Jay Mitchell, Karen Paulus, Rev. Chris Weidner. (*co-chairs)
Hymn, Rite of Reconciliation Available to Congregations
SEPA congregations may use the hymn commissioned for the Assembly, “Now is the Time,” in worship and may reproduce the hymn with permission for one year. The hymn by composer Paul Friesen-Carper is available as a lead sheet, accompaniment, and C-instrument score for download.
Video of “Now is the Time” from Assembly worship
The worship team also provided a rite for Anti-Racism Confession and Reconciliation, which may also be downloaded and used by any congregation.
Video of Anti-Racism Confession and Reconciliation from Assembly worship
Learning about the Doctrine of Discovery
Prairie Rose Seminole
The 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery, a legal concept originating in the 15th Century that gave Christian explorers the right to claim and exploit lands occupied by non-Christians. The doctrine is enshrined in US law and Lutheran experience, as Lutherans coming to the Midwest moved onto what was called “Indian surplus land,” Prairie Rose Seminole, Director of American Indian-Alaska Native Ministries for the ELCA, told a 2017 Assembly forum. Taking of Indian land continues to happen today, and the doctrine has been cited in court decisions as recently as 2005. The ELCA is working with three dozen native congregations and working to open new ones, she said. The church is also working to educate native leaders in their communities. Reconciliation, though, will require building relationships to overcome long-standing disconnects, and honoring the dignity of native peoples, she said.
Assembly approves surplus budget
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod finished 2016 with a surplus despite the ongoing decline in mission support from congregations, Treasurer Janet Neff told the 2017 Assembly. The Assembly approved a 2018 budget which also anticipates a small surplus at the end of the fiscal year.
A Kairos Time for United Lutheran Seminary
“The times are changing with rapidity, and we suddenly realized that we were in a kairos time” as the Philadelphia and Gettysburg Lutheran seminaries approach becoming United Lutheran Seminary (ULS), the Rev. Dr. J. Jayakiran Sebastian told the Assembly. Sebastian, currently dean at Philadelphia seminary, reported that it has been an “intense, challenging, and fulfilling journey” as the schools are coming together “in God’s good time” to form ULS.
Sebastian premiered a video, “Imagine a Seminary,” featuring ULS President-Elect Theresa Latini and faculty and students from both schools. The video pointed out that ULS will be the most diverse Lutheran seminary in North America, both confessionally rooted and ecumenical. The curriculum will be integrative, experiential and empowering, and a witness of coming in union with Christ and one another.
Dean Sebastian introduced seminarian Leah Woehr-Grande, a senior and member of the last graduating class from LTSP. She thanked the synod and ELCA Fund for Leaders for scholarships which enabled her to complete seminary. She began as a student at LTSP in 2007, and has been a part of the LTSP community as it wrestled with determining what theological education could be. She sees the future school taking a new approach appropriate for the context we are in today,
He thanked SEPA Synod for the ongoing support from SEPA pastors and lay people, and offered thanks that SEPA led in Region 7 of the ELCA in investing in theological education and identifying people to serve in ministry. He is confident that all times are in God’s hands.
Bulletin of Reports and Supporting Documents
Bulletin Of Reports 2017 (PDF, 9 MB)
Addendum to Report of the Synod Council – 2016 Synod Assembly Minutes New!
Friday Eucharist Worship Folder New!
Forums New!
Synod Constitution 2017a version New!
SEPS Constitution 2016a New!
Assembly Menus New!
Maps New!
MIF SEPA 2017 New!
REVISED Mission Center Layout 2017 New!
Additional Biographical Information for Floor Nominees
Resolution: Support of Welcoming Immigrants and Refugees (APPROVED)
One resolution was received by the deadline and will be considered by the Assembly:
Resolution 1 Revised New!
For Peace In God’s World Social Statement
Immigration Social Message
ELCA presiding bishop addresses President Trump
LIRS Statements Updated!
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College of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences
The subject of statistics was introduced in the University of the Punjab at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels in 1941. In 1950 the Department of Statistics was established by late Dr. M. Zia ud Din. In the same year in addition to postgraduate diploma course, a two-year Master's Degree Program in Statistics was started. In 1952, the Department was upgraded to the status of the Institute. Since its inception, the Institute has been engaged in individual and collective research in the field of theoretical and applied statistics. In 2007, the Institute of Statistics was upgraded to the College of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences.
Presently, the College is offering academic programs in the following areas:
2. Operations Research
3. Actuarial Science
4. Biostatistics
5. Business Statistics and Management
We are planning to offer a specialization in 'Data Science'.
The Punjab University is the largest and the oldest university of the region. The College of Statistical & Actuarial Sciences is the pioneer institution in Pakistan in imparting education in Statistics. The development in 21st century has resulted in an immense importance of Statistics. Statistics provides well-developed methods for optimization and efficient decision-making, which makes it the most widely-used subject with applications in almost all the areas.
The graduates of Statistics have a wide range of national and international job opportunities. Our graduates are serving in public as well as in private sector. The job opportunities are available in teaching sector, bureau of statistics, banks, hospitals, planning & development departments, chambers of commerce & industry, research & development organizations and marketing research companies.
I welcome the new students to this pioneer seat of learning in the field of Statistics. I assure you that we will provide you the best available facilities for your learning and personality development.
M.Phil / Ph.D. Produced
• M.Phil in Statistics Produced 164
• Ph.D in Statistics Produced 07
• Ph.D in Statistics thesis (submitted) 03
We are committed to the advancement of statistical methods by developing new techniques and exploring their applications in society and industry. Our mission is to train our students with the modern statistical knowledge and to prepare them for the challenges of modern world.
Developing faculty in all the specialized areas of Statistics.
Strengthening the existing academic programs by continuing process of revision of curriculum according to the needs of industry and society.
Ensuring quality education with a clear defined track for further education and job opportunities
Developing industrial linkages for better training, education and job placement of our students.
Strengthening the M.Phil and Ph.D programs by developing collaboration with the researchers in the developed countries.
Providing students the knowledge, skills and motivation for entrepreneurship.
Dr. Sohail Chand
Principal & Associate Professor Dr. Sohail Chand
Principal & Associate Professor
Mr. Munawar Iqbal
Assistant Professor Mr. Munawar Iqbal
Ms. Irum Sajjad Dar
Assistant Professor Ms. Irum Sajjad Dar
Ms. Aasma Riaz
Assistant Professor Ms. Aasma Riaz
Ms. Nadia Saeed
Assistant Professor Ms. Nadia Saeed
Dr. Rehan Ahmad Khan
Assistant Professor Dr. Rehan Ahmad Khan
Dr. Maryam Ilyas
Assistant Professor Dr. Maryam Ilyas
Dr. Sana Saeed
Assistant Professor Dr. Sana Saeed
Ms. Shumaila Abbas
Lecturer Ms. Shumaila Abbas
Mr. Samar Abbas
Lecturer (on study leave) Mr. Samar Abbas
Lecturer (on study leave)
Mr. Ghulam Nabi
Lecturer Mr. Ghulam Nabi
Ms. Deeba Akhtar
Lecturer (on study leave) Ms. Deeba Akhtar
Ms. Maham Faheem
Lecturer Ms. Maham Faheem
Ms. Wajiha Batool Awan
Lecturer Ms. Wajiha Batool Awan
Ms. Huma Shakeel
Lecturer Ms. Huma Shakeel
Mr. Toqeer Ahmad
Mr. Muhammad Amin
Computer Lab. Coordinator
Mr. Rehan Ahmad
Mr. Ahsan ul Haq
BS Statistics (Regular & Self-Supporting)
BS Operation Research (Regular & Self-Supporting)
BS Actuarial Science (Regular & Self-Supporting)
M.Sc. Statistics (Regular & Self-Supporting)
M.Sc. Actuarial Science (Regular & Self-Supporting)
Master of Information and Operational Management (Self-Supporting)
M.Sc. Biostatistics (Self-Supporting)
M.Sc. Business Statistics and Management (Self-Supporting)
M.Phil in Statistics (Regular)
Ph.D in Statistics (Regular)
Pakistan Journal of Statistics and Operation Research
Publications/ Research / Books
Last Three Year Articles
Dr. Sohail Chand,; Modeling Income Distribution and Measuring Income Inequailty, Caspian Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 4, 2015
Dr. Sohail Chand & Sana Saeed,; Spatial Distribution of Aresenic Concentration in Drinking Water using Kriging Techniques., Science International, 21 (2), 2015
Dr. Rehan Ahmad Khan,; Random Intercept and Random Slope A-Levels Multilevel Models, CJASR, 4(2), 2015
Irum Sajjad Dar, MA Haq & Qura-tul-Ain,; Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction of Nurses in Public Hospitals, Science International, 27(3), 2015
MA Haq, Irum Sajjad Dar & Qura-tul-Ain,; Performance Comparison of Classification Techniques, Artificial Neural Network, Discriminant Analysis & Logistic Regression. Application "Establish more private Academics of Not", Science International, 27(3), 2015
Gulzar Shah Shabbir, F Nadia Saeed & Dr. Shahid Kamal,; Risk factors for childhood blindness in Punjab, Pakistan, European Journal of Scientific Research, 98(4), 2013
Azam Zaka & Dr. Ahmad Saeed Akhter,; Methods for Estimating the parameters of the power function distrubtion, Pakistan Journal of Statistics and Operation Research, 9(2), 2013
Amina Shahzadi & Dr. Ahmad Saeed Akhter Betul Saf,; Regional frequency analysis of annual maximum rainfall in monsoon region of Pakistan using L-moments, Pakistan Journal of Statistics and Operation Research, 9(1), 2013
Rehan Ahmad Khan & Dr. Shahid Kamal,; Generalization of random intercept multilevel models, Pakistan Journal of Statistics and Operation Research, 9(2), 2013
Rehan Ahmad Khan & Dr. Shahid Kamal,; Random intercept and random Slope 3-levels multilevel models, Caspian Journal of Applied Scientific Research, 2(6), 2013
Rehan Ahmad Khan & Dr. Shahid Kamal,; Random Intercept and Random slope K-levels Multilevel model, European Journal of Scientific Research, 99(2), 2013
Farhat Iqbal Dr. Sohail Chand,; Efficient bootstrap forest intervals for return and volatility: Using the Linear estimator of ARCH Models, Middle East Journal of Scientific Research, 14(11), 2013
Dr. Sohail Chand Dr. Shahid Kamal,; Bootstrap power of times series goodness of fit tests, Pakistan Journal of Statistics and Operation Research, 9(2), 2013
Butt, I. , Ghaffar, A.,; Ground Water Quality assessment near MehmoodBoti Landfill, Lahore., Asian Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, Japan May 2012, 1, 2012
Ms. Maryam Ilyas,; Creating a quality teaching learning environment, The International Journal of Learning, 18(6), 2012
Dr. Sohail Chand,; On tuning parameter selection of Lasso-type methods – A Monte Carlo Study, IEEE, , 2012
Ms. Nadia Saeed,; Time Truncated group acceptance sampling plans for lifetime percentiles under generalized log- logistic distributions., International journal of current research and review, 3 (11), 2011
Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal & Dr. Sohail Chand,; Variable Selection by Lasso-Type Methods, Pakistan Journal of Statistics and Operation Research, VII no.2 SP, 2011
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Saeed Akhter,; Estimation Accuracy of Exponential Distribution Parameters, Pakistan Journal of Statistics and Operation Research, VII no.2, 2011
Mr. Rehan Ahmad Khan,; An Assessment of Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors in Punjab Using Ordinal Regression, Proceeding of Joint Statistical Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, , 2010
Ms. Mariam Ilyas,; Managing Delivery of Technology Related Services for student satisfaction, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Ms. Mariam Ilyas,; Principal Component and Common Factor Loadings: A comparison, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Ms. Mariam Ilyas,; The role of empowerment and systems thinking to improve student enrolment, 2nd Canadian quality congress organized by Total Quality Research Foundation (TQRF) Canada and hosted by University of Toronto, Canada, , 2010
Ms Nadia Saeed,; Group Acceptance Sampling Plans for Generalized Log-Logistic Distribution or Burr Type Distribution using Percentiles, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Ms. Irum Sajjad Dar,; The Impact of Cell Phone on the Academic Performance of Students of University of the Punjab, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Ms. Irum Sajjad Dar,; Assessment of QOL of Diabetic Patients , Presented in Conference, Lahore, , 2010
Dr. Sohail Chand,; Toning parameter selection and oracle properties of lasso-type methods. , Spasse Structures: Statistical theory and practice, June 16-18, 2010, Bristol, UK, , 2010
Dr. Sohail Chand,; Oracle properties of lasso-type methods in regression problems. , RSC 2010, April 12-15, 2010, Warwick, UK, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Ghausia Masood Gilani,; Comparing Ridge Regression (RR), Principal Component Regression (PCR) and Partial Least Square Regression (PLSR) Methods to Tackle the Multicollinearity Problem, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Ghausia Masood Gilani,; Breast Cancer Survival Results According to Stage: How encouraging the Results are?, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Ghausia Masood Gilani,; An Assessment of Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors in Punjab Using Ordinal Regression, Proceeding of Joint Statistical Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Saeed Akhter,; On A Cherian Family of Gamma Distributions, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Saeed Akhter,; Estimation Accuracy of Exponential Distribution Parameters, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Saeed Akhter,; Approximate Linear Estimates of the Parameters of Extreme Value Distribution Type I using ordered observations, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Saeed Akhter,; Estimation of the Scale and Location Parameters Based upon the Upper Records Values of Rayleigh Distribution from Type II Singly and Doubly Censored Data, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal Prof. Dr. Ghausia Masood Gilani,; Principal Component and Common Factor Loadings: A Comparison, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal Prof. Dr. Ghausia Masood Gilani,; Comparison between different Main approaches of Penalized Spline Smoothing, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal Prof. Dr. Ghausia Masood Gilani,; Multivariate Order Statistics for Parametric Distributions, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal Prof. Dr. Ghausia Masood Gilani,; A Comparative Study of Similarities & Differences Among ANOVA & ANCOVA on Agricultural Data-Set, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal Prof. Dr. Ghausia Masood Gilani,; Ridge Regression Model for Near Collinear Factors of Infant Mortality Rate in Punjab Province of Pakistan: Evidence From Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2003-04, Presented in International Conference on Statistical Sciences, PU, Lahore, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal,; An Assessment of Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors in Punjab Using Ordinal Regression, Proceeding of Joint Statistical Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, , 2010
Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal,; Estimation of Population Meaning Two-Phase Sampling, Middle East Journal of Scientific Research (ISI Indexed Journal), 6, No.2, 2010
After sincere efforts along with the support from the faculty, the first issue of a quality research journal ‘Pakistan Journal of Statistics and Operation Research' (PJSOR) was published from this College in year 2005. Now, PJSOR is being published on quarterly bases and follow all the SOP's laid by HEC for National Journals. Quality research papers published from scholars from across the Globe. The journal has ISSN 1816-2711. In 2016, the journal has been indexed by Thomson Reuters and listed under Database “Master Journal List ~ Emerging Sources Citation Index” (http://science.thomsonreuters.com/cgi-bin/jrnlst/jlresults.cgi?PC=MASTER&ISSN=1816-2711). Moreover, it is currently recognized in “Y-Category” by HEC and the case of its up-gradation is also under consideration in HEC. With the support of University of the Punjab, the journal has no processing or publication charges and all the issues of PJSOR are available electronically at www.pjsor.com free of cost.
Seminar/ Conferences
Organization of National and International Conferences
Three International Conferences were successfully organized in year 2006, 2007 and 2010. The honorable Governor Punjab (Chancellor of PU) presided over the first two conferences. A large number of International participants as well as national participants from different Universities, Govt. Colleges, multinational companies, organizations attended and presented quality research papers. Funds from HEC, Islamabad and Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad along with Punjab University were hunted for these conferences. The audited adjustments of all expenses (objection-less) of these three conferences were timely submitted to the concerned donor organizations.
First International Conference on Statistics and Operations Research–2006
International Conference on ‘Statistical Data Produced and Applications of Statistics’ 2007
Third International Conference on “Statistical Sciences” 2010
The College has its own library to cater the needs of students and faculty members. It currently contains a small but useful collection of over 8000 volumes on Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, Operation Research, Actuarial Sciences, Management, Mathematics and other related fields. Some general books on Pakistan and Islam are also available.
The College has a spacious air-conditioned reading hall in the library with a sitting arrangement for around 75 students. Readers are encouraged to read the books along with the newspapers, research journals and periodicals.
The main library of the University is located at the Quaid-i-Azam Campus and is one of the largest libraries in the country. It has a valuable collection of books on a wide range of subjects. The total collection of the library has reached nearly 400,000 volumes which include over 20,000 manuscripts. Over 100 research journals in various disciplines are subscribed by the main library. The main library also has internet facilities available for 100 students at a time. Online facilities in the library are also available. This main library of the Punjab University is another big resource and is also available for the M.Sc Biostatistics students.
Library Rules & Regulations
Every reader in the College is required to abide by the library rules and regulations. The students are expected to cooperate with the library staff. The library remains open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on every working day.
The College of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences has its own modern computer laboratory equipped with more than 70 latest machines including over 40 P-IV computers. The computer lab is networked with the University-wide network to provide fast internet connectivity. This lab will be available to the students. Free Internet facility is also available to the student to keep in touch with upto-date knowledge. The Computer Lab. remains open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on every working day.
All the classrooms are air-conditioned, spacious and well-lit to meet the requirements of the students. Some classrooms are also equipped with multimedia and overhead projector facilities.
Study and Recreational Tours
Study and recreational tours are regularly arranged for the students of the College. Study tours are arranged to hospitals, research organizations and pharmaceutical industries. Recreational tours include both short as well as long trips to scenic and historical tourism places of Pakistan .
The College is known all over the campus for its active cultural life. Holding of debates, sports, dinners, welcome and farewell parties etc. is part of the extracurricular training program pursued in the College. We believe that such activities are necessary for the overall development of a healthy personality. Our students have won prizes in debates, essay writing competitions as well as in sports, including the National Games.
The College provides merit scholarship to the students with excellent score in each semester. Moreover, financial assistance is also provided to the students lacking in financial support. The financial assistance committee recommends the students for financial assistance.
One Lab is for students of BS, M.Sc. Students and one Lab is for the Research Students of M.Phil. / Ph.D.
The University runs a health centre with a wide range of facilities for out-door patients. The University provides these medical facilities to both resident and non-resident students as well as the employees and their families.
The University provides transport services to the students. In addition to half hourly shuttle service between the Quaid-i-Azam Campus and Allama Iqbal Campus, the University buses cover about 20 other routes in the city to provide the transport facility to its students throughout the day.
There is a Student Teacher Centre in Quaid-i-Azam Campus. Numerous students study tours, good-will mission tours from various other universities and colleges of Pakistan frequently visit the University. They are provided with boarding and transport facilities to create maximum good-will between the visiting students and students of the University. There are special halls for indoor games, public lectures, seminars and conferences of the Centre. It also includes 8 furnished guest rooms for academic visitors of the University. The Centre provides many amenities which students may need to day to day life. These include a modern shopping centre, public call offices and a spacious cafeteria. It also caters for receptions and various University and departmental functions. The Centre also provides Counseling and guidance services to students.
Other facilities include services of an in house bank, post office, photocopying services & PCO and sports facilities. A variety of sports facilities including playgrounds for cricket, hockey, football and athletics, a swimming pool for male students, squash courts are available. Indoor games facilities in the hostels are available at the Quaid-i-Azam Campus. Playground for various sports and a female swimming pool are provided near the Allama Iqbal Campus, Rowing Club provides recreational as well as competitive rowing facilities at the canal of the Quaid-i-Azam Campus as well as the River Ravi, in the north of the city. The sports facilities for male and female students are managed by the respective sports offices.
Tel: +92-42-35962612-4 ~ E-mail: info.stat@pu.edu.pk
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Hollered Quotes
Yeah, we hollered at him. 'Stay on the ball! Stay on the ball!' Now he stands right in there and hits it that way nine miles and hits it this way nine miles. - Tom Kelly
We saw two guys fishing in a boat (a few hundred yards away) and we tried to get their attention... we hollered at them for three hours and they kept on fishing. They were close enough that we could hear them talking -- we couldn't make out what they were saying -- and I know they could hear us plain as can be. We were whistling and shouting and waving our oars and hats. - Rene Lavigne
There the Bush Administration has offered only a merry go-round policy. They got up on their high horse, whooped and hollered, rode around in circles, and ended right back where they'd started. - Senator John Kerry
That's the word I always had for him. He had that smooth way about him, that pleasant nature. He never screamed or hollered. And he never ripped a player because he didn't have to. He'd just tell you what he was seeing, and you could make your own opinion. - Johnny Pesky
She hollered, 'I can't get out!' I said, 'Don't worry, baby, I'm gonna get you out.' And I got her out. I came out behind her. - James Jamison
She hollered about a lot of stuff that day, but those were the words I heard. - Vince Young
I'd love them to play but I don't think it's going to happen, because it's more work than they want and they think it's going to screw up the field. They've yelled, screamed, hollered to keep anything but football out of Lambeau Field. - Jerry Watson
I just grabbed the kids and ran down and he ran down without me so I was looking for him and I just hollered where's Michael and everyone said he's down here just come on down so we came down. - Mary Young
I feel more hopeful than I felt in a long time. This makes me feel that maybe I can go home again. Voting is the only time we get to shout. Other times we're just whispering. I hollered today. - Gilda Burbank
I always wanted to coach against the guy who jumped up and down on the sideline and got up on the table at halftime and hollered. Put it like this: When you line up and a guy knocks the slobber out of you, you're not thinking about what the coach on the sidelines is telling you. - Jackie Sherrill
Linda Wilson Aaron Boone Ozzie Guillen Patricia Wright Mike Stevenson Zach Weismann Christopher Cox Jason Cain Plaxico Burress Franco Frattini Stephen Sansweet Sidney Jones Anthony Fauci Al Wallace Brenda Stieger Andre Smith Jerry Polinard Matt Mitchell Kevin Collins Roland Fite Jane Passa Roberto Garza Greg Brunner Amy Mondloch Sohma Yuki
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Comics Review: Not Alone
By Vyatcheslav F. & Nickolay P. (Ag Digital)
The folks at the start-up, Ag Digital, bring us this twenty page, full-color graphic novel. It's full color, sure, but that's not to say that it's full of color. In fact, it's a pretty drab backdrop to the dreary existence the book's characters find themselves—like their lives, the colors are muted. Not Alone is a story about being alone. It's about alienation in a relationship between a husband and his wife and child. The story is simple with very little dialogue: man wakes up in the morning, he kisses his wife as she lays sleeping, but something’s not quite right. She appears to be a mannequin. Time passes. They argue over the breakfast table. “Don’t yell at me,” the man says, but his wife's expression never changes—how could it? She’s made of plastic. In the end the roles are reversed and it is the man who becomes inanimate. At least that's how he appears to his wife, but maybe this is just the way they see each other. Maybe this is the way we all see each other?—Chris Auman
Always read Reglar Wiglar!
Labels: ag digital, alienation, graphic novels, not alone
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Geologic Map of the Fort Thomas area, Graham County, Arizona
Youberg, A.M.
Cook, J.P.
Fort Thomas map area encompasses portions of the Fort Thomas, Geronimo, Bylas, and Gila Peak quadrangles in the Gila River Valley of Graham County, SE Arizona. This geologic map was funded in part by the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program under StateMap award number G16AC00294, 2016.
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DGM-126-Plate(pdf)
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DGM-126
Youberg, A.M. and Cook, J.P., 2018, Geologic map of the Fort Thomas area, Graham County, Arizona. Arizona Geological Survey, Digital Geologic Map (DGM)-126, one map sheet, 1:24,000 map scale.
Arizona Geological Survey. All rights reserved. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Government.
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A Resume of the Geology of Arizona 1962
Wilson, E.D.
This report is designed to serve as a brief, general account of the geology and mineral deposits of Arizona, especially in connection with the County Geologic Maps of Arizona*, Geo(ogic Cross-Sections*, Outcrop Maps*, Map of Known Metallic Mineral Occurrences of Arizona*, Map of Known Nonmetallic Mineral Occurrences of Arizona *, and Map and Index of Arizona Mining Districts*.
Arizona Bureau of Mines
A Resume of the Geology of Arizona 1962 Report
Map Showing Names and Outlines of Physiographic Areas in Arizona Used by the Arizona Geological Survey with Comprehensive Base Map
Trapp, R. A.
Reynolds, J.S.
The primary criteria for selection of boundaries are geology and topography, in a few instances political boundaries were used 2) The lower Colorado River Valley extends along the Colorado River from Hoover Dam to the U.S -Mexican border; it also Includes the lowland areas along the Colorado River such as Mohave Valley and Clbola Valley, which are delineated by dashed lines and considered subdivisions of the Lower Colorado River Valley.
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Map Showing Names and Outlines of Physiographic Areas in Arizona Used by the Arizona Geological Survey with Comprehensive Base M
OFR-95-2a
Trapp, R. A. and Reynolds, J.S., 1995, Map Showing Names and Outlines of Physiographic Areas in Arizona Used by the Arizona Geological Survey with Comprehensive Base Map. Arizona Geological Survey Open File Report, OFR-95-2a, 1 map sheet, map scale 1:1,000,000.
Arizoan Geological Survey
Map showing names and outlines of physiographic areas in Arizona used by the Arizona Geological Survey with base map showing township and range only
Trapp, R.A.
Reynolds, S.J.
Map showing names and outlines of physiographic areas in Arizona used by the Arizona Geological Survey with base map showing township and range. Map scale 1:1,000,000
Map showing names and outlines of physiographic areas used by the Arizona Geological Survey: base map showing township and range
OFR-95-2b
Trapp, R.A. and Reynolds, S.J., 1995, Map showing names and outlines of physiographic areas in Arizona used by the Arizona Geological Survey with base map showing township and range only. Arizona Geological Survey Open File Report, OFR-95-2b, 1 map sheet, map scale 1:1,000,000.
Geologic map of the New River Mesa 7.5' Quadrangle, Maricopa County, Arizona
Ferguson, C.A.
Gilbert, W.G.
The New River Mesa Quadrangle is located along the northern fringe of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The quadrangle includes several high-standing mesas, and although the rugged terrain of the New River Mesa area is undeveloped, the area to the south is becoming increasingly urbanized and is undergoing rapid population growth. Geologic mapping was related to other previous and ongoing mapping projects of urban fringe areas located to the north and northeast of the Phoenix metropolitan area. A series of color 1 : 24,000-scale aerial photographs (dated 11-5-79 and 6-11-88) were obtained from the U. S. Department of Interior and the Tonto National Forest office in Phoenix, and these were used by the field geologists to assist with mapping and to identify contacts in areas where access was limited due to private land holdings. This study is contiguous with geologic mapping recently completed in the Humboldt Mountain Quadrangle to the east (Gilbert and others, 1998). Road access for most parts of the quadrangle is limited. Portions in the southwestern corner along lower Cave Creek are accessible on Forest Road 48 from Cave Creek. Grapevine Wash, in the southeast corner, is accessible along private roads that serve subdivisions north of Carefree. The northern third of the map area is accessible from a system of primitive Forest Roads that can be reached from graded Forest Roads 24, 41, and 17 from the north and east of the map area. Additional roads that provide access to inactive mines or mining claims are commonly locked and not accessible to the public. Most of the land and trails within the map area are administered by the Tonto National Forest, and areas in the east-central part of the map area were reached by walking or horseback along a welldeveloped trail system. Report and geologic map of the New River Mesa 7.5' Quadrangle, Maricopa County, Arizona, scale 1:24,000.
New River Mesa 7.5' Quadrangle, Maricopa County, Arizona - Report
Explanation to accompany the geologic map of the New River Mesa 7.5' Quadrangle, Maricopa County
Cross-sections to accompany the geologci map of the New River Mesa 7.5' Quadrangle, Maricopa County
Ferguson, C.A., Gilbert, W.G., and Leighty, R.S., 1998, Geologic map of the New River Mesa 7.5' Quadrangle, Maricopa County, Arizona. Arizona Geological Survey Open File Report, OFR-98-12, 3 map sheets, map scale 1:24,000, 29 p.
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flavocaeruleus, Holocentrus Lacepède [B. G. E.] (ex Commerson) 1802:331, 367 [Histoire naturelle des poissons (Lacepède) v. 4; ref. 4929] Mauritius, Mascarenes, southwestern Indian Ocean. Neotype: MNHN A-5747 (dry skin). Type catalog: Bauchot et al. 1984:41 [ref. 19232]. Originally flavo-cæruleus. Based on description in manuscript by Commerson (Philibert Commerson, 1727-1773, French explorer and naturalist). Neotype designated by Randall & Whitehead 1985:37 [ref. 9723]. •Valid as Epinephelus flavocaeruleus (Lacepède 1802) -- (Kyushin et al. 1977:194 [ref. 19756], Katayama in Masuda et al. 1984:128 [ref. 6441], Heemstra & Randall 1986:525 [ref. 5667], Winterbottom et al. 1989:24 [ref. 13251], Randall et al. 1990:107 [ref. 15987], Randall & Heemstra 1991:155 [ref. 19601], Heemstra & Randall 1993:154 [ref. 21042], Randall 1995:130 [ref. 22896], Fricke 1999:186 [ref. 24106], Allen & Adrim 2003:31 [ref. 26830], Manilo & Bogorodsky 2003:S104 [ref. 27377], Heemstra et al. 2004:3319 [ref. 27945], Heemstra & Heemstra 2004:166 [ref. 28072], Fricke et al. 2009:45 [ref. 30213], Craig et al. 2011:140 [ref. 31786], Allen & Erdmann 2012:273 [ref. 31980], Fricke et al. 2013:256 [ref. 32706], Fricke et al. 2018:148 [ref. 35805], Ma & Craig 2018:455 [ref. 36100], Eagderi et al. 2019:108 [ref. 37020], Zajonz et al. 2019:70 [ref. 36871]). Current status: Valid as Epinephelus flavocaeruleus (Lacepède 1802). Serranidae: Epinephelinae. Distribution: Indian Ocean: East Africa, South Africa, Persian Gulf, Socotra, Madagascar and Mascarenes east to Andaman Islands, western Thailand, Malay Peninsula and Sumatra (Indonesia). Habitat: marine.
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MADHAV PAI, Director, Embarq India
ONNO RüHL, India Country Director, The World Bank
JACK SIM, Founder, World Toilet Organization
Madhav Pai
Director, Embarq India
Madhav Pai is the Director of EMBARQ India and is responsible for overall leadership and management of the program. Madhav has led and managed EMBARQ’s involvement in BRT and city bus system projects in various cities, as well as in capacity building initiatives with the Ministry of Urban Development, the World Bank and the British High Commission. Madhav is the lead author of “Bus Karo” (a guidebook on bus operations and planning), “Role of Auto- Rickshaws in Sustainable Transport” and “India Transport Indicators”. Prior to joining EMBARQ India he was Regional Director in South Asia at Citilabs, Senior Transportation Planner at Dowling Associates Inc., and a researcher at the Institute of Transport Studies at the University of California Berkeley. Madhav holds a Master’s Degree in Transport Planning from the University of California, Berkeley. He is based in Mumbai, India.
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Street Crime? Public Jobs, Contracts are the New Brown Envelopes of Ocean County’s Organized, Legalized Political “Crime”
By Phil Stilton
NEW JERSEY-They treat the business no differently than an organized crime syndicate, but in New Jersey, it’s completely legal. Gone are the days when politicians take brown envelopes under the table filled with cash. Now, they take perks, such as politically appointed jobs, jobs for their wives, family and spouses and financial-political campaign contributions in return for high-paying professional public contracts for the bosses who are the ones who pull the levers of government these days.
Sitting in a meeting with lawyers, engineers, accountants, and politicians these days in Ocean County is like sitting at the table of a 1980’s Genovese crime family sit-down. They even try to look and speak the part of mafia crime enforcers and bosses.
They use words and terms that are commonplace in television mafia crime operations. If you’re upset with the way a politician is treating you, you can call a local boss and ask for a sit-down. If you’re a good soldier during a campaign, they “bring you to the table”. If you go against the crime families, they’ll “starve you out” or much worse, they can whack you, stripping you of your political jobs and even firing your friends and family from positions that were previously given in township or county government.
It happens every day, all over Ocean County. These street hustlers, disguised as accountants, engineers, lawyers, mayors and councilmen across our county are making big financial deals and enriching all of those around them. What makes it worse is that it’s all completely legal and it’s being done with money collected through your own town’s property taxes.
We’re not talking local neighborhood hoodlums pushing a few thousand dollars here and there, or a building shoving a brown envelope under your door. We’re talking about a legalized crime syndicate that pushes tens of millions of public money through the system in Ocean County each year to the new public mafioso.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll examine and detail how this operation works from the ground up and how it starts in your own town and works its way all the way up to the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
How mayors, councilman, and local political party bosses feed public money up the ranks of the syndicate in return for public jobs for their family members, political appointments, official political recognition as everyone works their way up the food chain.
That climb for many starts as a lowly campaign worker making phone calls and soliciting financial donations and ends with either a publicly elected position or a lucrative publicly funded financial reward. Some get to jump ahead of the line because one of their relatives is already a “made man”.
In the coming weeks, we’ll look at how this syndicate operates in Jackson, Toms River, Brick, Manchester, Lacey and other towns around the county and how some towns are fighting back this year and feeling the heat for doing so.
Our first feature will be to explore the new organized public syndicate boss, Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank Holman and his political enforcers, Attorneys Jerry Dasti and Greg McGuckin and Ocean County Freeholder Virginia Haines who have spent the past six months lobbying and pressuring rank and file Republicans, mayors, councilmen, and others into falling in line behind the new boss. Promises were made, money was offered and money was withheld from campaigns that did not fall in line behind the new regime.
In each segment, we will reveal who’s giving them money, who’s giving the jobs, taking the jobs and who is using fear and intimidation to make sure it was all properly divided up amongst the bosses, captains and rising stars in the syndicate at last week’s annual reorganization meetings. Later we’ll divulge how some public officials essentially paid for their seat at the table in the legalized crime syndicate.
Stay Tuned as we detail the syndicates operating under our noses every day.
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Home Automobile Public dumps on Trump plan to reconsider automobile fuel economy standards
Public dumps on Trump plan to reconsider automobile fuel economy standards
Hurricanes. Wildfires. Heat waves.
Asthma. Bronchitis. Emphysema. Lung cancer. War.
Those specters and more were raised Wednesday at a public hearing in Washington by opponents of a Trump administration plan to consider cutbacks in pollution and fuel economy standards for automobiles and light trucks.
Dozens of people — including environmentalists, academics and a former general in the U.S. Marines — blasted that plan, citing global warming, jobs, and consumer savings among the reasons.
Nearly everyone who offered testimony at the Environmental Protection Agency hearing strongly supported the current standards, which call for a fleet average of about 40 miles per gallon in real-world driving by 2025, up from the mid-20s today.
Among the few supporters of the move to pull the standards for a fresh review were two lobbying groups representing major automakers, both foreign and domestic. Individual auto companies did not speak.
“We need to give manufacturers the flexibility to each pursue the most effective ways to achieve aggressive targets and still meet the needs of their respective customers,” said Julia Rege, environment and energy director for GlobalAutomakers, which represents Toyota, Honda and Hyundai, among others.
The hearing Wednesday came in response to the Trump administration’s decision to reopen for review fuel economy and emissions standards for 2022-25 that automakers agreed to under the Obama administration.
A review was required by April 2018 to assess progress and make adjustments if needed. But days before President Trump was inaugurated, the Obama administration fast-track published its review and set the 2022-25 standards as policy.
The Trump administration wants the review process reopened.
Although Rege did not detail what the automakers might want changed, she called for “one national program” to administer and coordinate regulations. Right now, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration coordinate the regulations, with input from California’s Air Resources Board.
California sets its own standards, which are followed by 11 other states. Under the Obama administration, California and federal regulations were harmonized, and state officials have said California will hold firm with its tougher standards.
Chris Nevins, energy and environment director for the Auto Alliance, said the EPA “needs to reconsider many issues that were not adequately addressed … such as changing market conditions” as well as the methods by which the regulations were crafted.
The general assumption, of course, is that the auto industry wants the real-world 40 mpg standard to be rolled back so automakers can save money and direct it elsewhere — to other investments inside the company, to the direct benefit of shareholders, or both.
“That’s the only reason” the automakers would want a new review, said U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (D-San Diego), who spoke out against the plan.
“The less (gasoline) we use, the less we have to buy, and the less we have to buy, the less we spew into the air,” Peters said. “Right now, we’re ahead of the curve. Let’s stay there.”
Retired Marine Gen. James Conway, chief executive at Securing America’s Future Energy, talked about emissions standards as a national security issue. He said the standards represent “one of the greatest weapons” against reliance on foreign oil.
The U.S. still relies on imports for its oil needs, leaving it vulnerable to foreign national oil companies and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC, several speakers noted, has fought U.S. domestic production in recent years by increasing oil supply and keeping prices low. Fuel savings in the U.S. represent “a preemptive strike against this coalition,” Conway said.
Conway also warned that a political impasse over emission standards is “the last thing we need right now.”
Union representatives came out to support the standards, they said, not only because they reduce emissions, but also because they create jobs.
Dan Boone, president of United Steelworkers Local 970 in Cleveland, said the regulations push innovations that in turn create jobs, such as lightweight steel to improve fuel economy.
“We’re now doing some manufacturing for Tesla and they’re about as green as you can get,” Boone said. “It’s important to keep those standards strong and keep driving innovation.”
Annette Hebert, a division chief at the California Air Resources Board, highlighted other automaker innovations that have improved fuel economy and reduced emissions in recent years, prodded by the federal standards. Small turbocharged engines and “light hybrid” technologies are two examples of many technological advancements that have improved fuel economy from the mid-teens in the 1980s to the mid-20s today.
The EPA has until April 2018 to approve the Obama administration plan or make changes.
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David Mosse
In: Margins of Faith: Dalit and Tribal Christianity in India
Chapter 11: The Catholic Church and Dalit Christian Activism in Contemporary Tamil Nadu1
Edited by: Rowena Robinson & Joseph Marianus Kujur
Subject: Sociology of Religion (general), South Asia Studies
Mosse, D. (2010). The catholic church and dalit christian activism in contemporary tamil nadu. In R. Robinson & J. M. Kujur (Eds.), Margins of faith: Dalit and tribal Christianity in India (pp. 235-262). New Delhi: SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd doi: 10.4135/9788132106043.n11
Mosse, David. "The Catholic Church and Dalit Christian Activism in Contemporary Tamil Nadu1." In Margins of Faith: Dalit and Tribal Christianity in India, edited by Rowena Robinson and Joseph M. Kujur, 235-262. New Delhi: SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd, 2010. doi: 10.4135/9788132106043.n11.
Mosse, D 2010, 'The catholic church and dalit christian activism in contemporary tamil nadu1', in Robinson, R & Kujur, JM (eds), Margins of faith: dalit and tribal christianity in india, SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, pp. 235-262, viewed 17 January 2020, doi: 10.4135/9788132106043.n11.
Mosse, David. "The Catholic Church and Dalit Christian Activism in Contemporary Tamil Nadu1." Margins of Faith: Dalit and Tribal Christianity in India. Eds. Rowena Robinson and Joseph M. Kujur. New Delhi: SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd, 2010. 235-262. SAGE Knowledge. Web. 17 Jan. 2020, doi: 10.4135/9788132106043.n11.
The Catholic Church and Dalit Christian Activism in Contemporary Tamil Nadu1
The Catholic church and Dalit Christian activism in contemporary Tamil Nadu
DavidMosse
Today the Christian churches in Tamil Nadu publicly express a preference for Dalits, for Dalit perspectives, and Dalit theology. But Christian institutions have also long provided a context for the reproduction of caste inequality and discrimination. This chapter takes a look at the relationship between Christianity and caste society in the context of contemporary Dalit activism in Tamil Nadu. It examines some of the many strands of social critique and conservatism among Christian clergy, and the implications for Christian Dalits and wider Dalit politics in the state. My focus will be on Roman Catholics who comprise by far the largest and oldest group of ...
Chapter 10 Christianization, Hinduization and Indigenous Revivalism among the Tribals of Gujarat
Chapter 12 Identity, Conversion and Violence: Dalits, Adivasis and the 2007–08 Riots in Orissa
Chapter 2: Tribal Church in the Margins: Oraons of Central India
Chapter 3: Dalit Encounter with Christianity: Change and Continuity
Chapter 4: Margins of Faith: Dalits and Tribal Christians in Eastern India
Chapter 5: Varieties of Dalit Christianity in North India
Chapter 6: Christian Piety and the Emergence of Hindu Nationalism in Central India
Chapter 7: Legally Hindu: Dalit Lutheran Christians of Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Chapter 8: Contradiction and Change in the Mizo Church
Chapter 9: The Broken Mirror: John Masih's Journey from Isai to Dalit
Chapter 10: Christianization, Hinduization and Indigenous Revivalism among the Tribals of Gujarat
Chapter 12: Identity, Conversion and Violence: Dalits, Adivasis and the 2007–08 Riots in Orissa
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Sea of red swallows Guangzhou for Team WE's big moment
There was a bit of an adaptation by SKT recently where your team began playing more with strong side lane picks to win top and bottom. Would you talk a little bit about this change?
Huni: Yeah, we actually felt that it was kind of hard when [opponents] were winning side lane, and minions all push to us. We don't have side lane control, then the game is really hard. We knew that, but it was harder than what we expected. Also, just the meaning of having side lane control is just like -- you can actually push into the turret and move away from lane and things like that. This is why we picked it up, but there is a strength point and a weakness point to it, but it was not hard to pick up.
Traditionally, it has felt like SKT is more of a team that likes to scale and play team fights. What is the difference in your role personally when you are playing an early game strong side lane pick like Jayce and a team fight-oriented champion like Cho'Gath?
Huni: I think, right now, for the top laner, it's really hard to group when the tank champion will not have the side lane control aspects of a damage dealing champion. The tank champion is kind of useless when it gets pushed into turret. They need more people to come and catch the side lane. From there, we can get mid pressure as four or as three. Also, I'm able to move. Right now, the split push -- Jayce is the strongest champion in split push meta, so that's why.
Misfits have played differently in that they don't seem to want to put Ardent Censer on its support champions. Over the series, SKT developed to follow the trend. Why did you end up not picking Ardent supports in Game 4 and Game 5?
Huni: We just picked it up because the lane -- they were getting pressure off the melee supports like Leona, [which is] actually really strong with something like Tristana. There was also banning. We thought that we could also play other champions better, so that's why we piced it up. Also, there were tiny mistakes in two games, so that's why we changed.
Though Huni's time on SKT was short-lived, he saw a reinvention in attitude towards the game. Provided by Riot Games
SKT have also played really well around getting vision around Baron, but picks like Blitzcrank made it seem difficult to secure vision in that area. What do you have to do when you're playing against a champion like Blitzcrank?
Huni: Usually it's really hard when we don't have the mid lane control. It's like, kind of hard to play against Blitzcrank when we don't have vision, so first of all, we didn't have that much control around the mid. Also, we couldn't move in as a group. Blitzcrank had vision, and it's really easy to get hooked. It's so much pressure, so from there, it's really hard. I think Blitzcrank is a really good champion for taking control of an area.
It also seemed that Tristana became an increasingly important pick. How do you build a composition around Tristana?
Huni: We actually found that Tristana is a really safe pick. Her late game is really long range also, and she's really fast at pushing turrets and minions. That's why we picked it up in the last game as first pick. We thought that Tristana was really good before, so that's why we picked it.
In the last game, you still felt confident to push out in side lane even when you didn't necessarily have wards down. How do you know what is a good time to split push vs when to group with your team?
Huni: If I have no [teleport], and the enemy is grouping as five to pressure Baron, and I have no vision, I either group or sometimes when my team does need to group as five and push to take vision, then we group also too. When I have TP, it's way safer to just go split push. Always, I can TP no matter what, so that's why.
Do you think it's generally best with a champion like Jayce -- obviously there's no hard-and-fast rule -- to just always split-push in a side lane when you have TP up?
Huni: Yeah, when TP [is available] with Jayce -- the strongest champion -- if you're really good at Jayce, you can sometimes just 1v2 or just going bot vs tank champions, you can just push no matter what.
Last time you were at a world championship, you were playing with Fnatic, another European team. How do you feel about the level of the EU LCS now that you are back and playing against them from the LCK?
Huni: I think the EU LCS is a really decent level. Actually, there's a chance -- also, last year, too there was like semi-final for H2K -- so that's why, I think Europe's teams are really professional too, and they're really trying hard. LCK is at a really high level too. I think maybe there's going to be a time when the EU LCS catches up to the LCK. That's what I think.
A lot of people have sort of talked about how there may be some communication issues around SKT's top and jungle. How has your team worked on this, and do you think this is an existing problem?
Huni: For us, there is sometimes a problem and sometimes not. Sometimes, of course, it can be a problem. It happened because we are just human, and we cannot always be perfect. Actually, our communication is really good right now, but we are still working on it. We are not perfect, but we are trying to be perfect. Sometimes, there is a misjudgment [between me and the jungler]. That's why it seems like there is this kind of problem, but we are still working on it.
You made it to the semifinal along with Samsung on the other side of the bracket. Looking forward to the rest of the tournament, what teams are making you the most apprehensive?
Huni: First of all, it's going to be [Royal Never Give Up] -- I, not expect, but predict, that RNG is going to meet us in the finals. RNG is first seed, and Fnatic is second seed. Fnatic seem doesn't seem really rock solid. First of all, it's RNG, and Samsung. Samsung is going to be really good too.
If you make it to the final, it could potentially be a rematch against Samsung. People have really praised CuVee. What do you think of CuVee as a top laner you've played against before?
Huni: First of all, he is really good at playing against any top laner. He actually won vs Khan who is really good, too. I think he's really good, but I don't think he's unstoppable.
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A little of this and a little of that...
I thought I'd give an update on this post as well as answer a few questions that have piled up since last time.
As you may know I stopped doing my FanRequestFriday series a little while ago because I kept finding myself too busy with work and falling weeks behind on the suggestions. But I missed drawing for fun and so when some of the members of the Frank Cho messaage board, which I visit occasionally, decided to start a sketchblog I thought this might be another opportunity to do a weekly drawing just for fun. And since I'm not the only one participating, if I happen to miss a week no big deal.
So here's a link to the FOCer's Sketchblog (FOC stands for Friends of Cho), so go there and check out what I'm posting and what the other artists are doing. If you don't want to go there for whatever reason don't worry, I'll also post my drawings here.
The first post was just a painted version of one of my FanRequestFriday drawings which coincided with the first week's theme: Liberty Meadows - the great Frank Cho's great comic strip. It worked out good for me since I was already pushing other deadlines.
Here's from this week's theme - Samurai. I'm also going to reveal my first and second roughs for this piece. Unfortunately this isn't an exclusive since I also posted these on my Facebook Art of page , which you should also check out if you haven't already.
I originally envisioned this as a female samurai warrior, but decided to pull in my libido a little and go full on nasty male samurai with it instead - as you can tell by the second rough.
Now onto some questions:
Dani's Blog asks:
Hello, I have a question.
I really liked the Storyline between Kurt-Mystique-Rogue, and also the way Kurt show he liked his mother in "Impact". Did you ever discuss how these characters would end up? It seems Mystique wanted to get both of them to like her and to be a mother.
I really liked all those dynamics as well that started with Shadowed Past - an episode I directed in season 1. I wish I had an answer for you, but if this was discussed I wsn't part of that discussion. I assume that since the storyline was so meaty it would have been re-visited if the show had gone onto another season
Anonymous asks:
Thanks for posting this, x-men evolution was a fantastic show! Heres my question: In season 1 Mystique has a different blue on her face and hands than on her arms/legs/back, I was just wondering what was the thinking behind this? Thanks
Originally her legs and arms were the same as the rest of her skin. KidsWB was skittish about so much flesh showing so instead of completely redesigning the character (we were already into production at that point) we opted to just give her sleeves and leggings and painted them in such away that it wasn't too distracting. KidsWB accepted this as a solution, but when season 2 came up we took the time to completely redesign the character because we weren't very happy about the final look
BlazeRocket asks (or says):
ee, now I'm amused because the "Pietro was probably 8 and Wanda was probably 6. But I could be wrong..." was the answer you gave me a few years ago when I asked. I like your new answer better though!
Sorry about that, but it just goes to show you we never discussed it much and my personal opinion was never clear. Though, if I answered "8 and 6" years ago that very well might have been the directions I was given by Boyd when I asked him what their age difference was when I started designing Wanda. I like my new answer better as well ;)
another Anonymous asks:
Hi, Steve. Any chance of seeing early concept art for X-Men: Evolution?
I think I only have one or two of those early drawings. I'll look around and post them if I can find them.
Also everyone should check out some of the fan art linked to on the comments on the previous post. Some fun stuff!
Questions from XME fans
Recently I was asked by a very nice young lady (a young lady who sometimes dresses as XME Jean Grey) if I wouldn't mind answering some questions from members of a group that she belongs to - an X-Men: Evolution group, of course. I told her I'd do my best and from the looks at some of the questions these fans seem to know a lot more about the show then I do.
WHY did the show have to end?
That's an answer that I can only answer in vague terms since I don't want to offend any future employers. I can tell you another season had been originally part of the original contract and plan, but for several reasons KidsWB and Marvel decided not to go through with the next season and just wrap it all up at the end of season 4. Needless to say we were disappointed.
Do you ever read any of the fanfics or look at fanart created by the fans for the show?
I've never read any of the FanFic (though I understand some of it can get quite "interesting"), but every now and then I stumble across some of the FanArt (some of that can get quite "interesting" as well). I do get sent some photos of some of the Cosplays though every now and then. Feel free to send me any of the FanFic or FanArt. I'm always curious....I think.
Why did they create the acolytes with good-guy characters?
I wasn't part of that decision so I can't tell you the exact reasons since it wasn't one of the discussions I was involved in. In fact, I knew nothing in regards to the Acolytes prior to this show - as I've said in other interviews, I hadn't read or collected comics in a lot of years prior to getting the job on XME so I wasn't even aware of who Wolverine was.
I regards to the Acolytes, I suspect the reason we used these specific characters is that they wanted to bring them onto the show and this seemed like a good way to bring them in as opposed to bringing in some bad guys never to be used again. Especially since (or so I've heard) that there was some history of these characters being bad guys at one time or another.
Why wasn't Dazler/Marrow/the White Queen/Polaris ever included?
I can only address two of these since I don't recall any discussion in regards to Polaris or Emma (though I'm not sure why - especially since Emma she seems to be a fan favorite and a favorite of Craig Kyle who was the Marvel guy starting in season 3). I know that Marrow wasn't used because we accidentally created a new character (Spyke) that had the same basic powers as Marrow. Believe it or not, we truly had never heard of Marrow until after we had already went forward with the Spyke intro episode. Kind of surprises me , in retrospect, that Marvel never said anything. The other character that you mention that I remember some discussion of is Dazzler and, if I recall right, it was determined she was too dated.
What are the main character's ages?
We never determined specific ages other than the obvious ones. Kitty was young enough to just be learning to drive in season 2 (if I'm remembering right) and Scott and Jean were seniors. Most of the characters were discussed in more general terms. Like so-and-so was in their 30's or so-and-so is younger than Kurt, etc.
Sounds like you have it right to me and I don't think I can add anything more to it. I don't think we thought of them in any more specific terms than these.
Are there ANY plans to continue the series someday? Maybe in comic form?
Anything is possible...but I seriously do not believe there is any chance of the show coming back after being cancelled so long ago at this point. Unless DVD sales are huge (like Family Guy) I wouldn't hold my breath.
All I can say is anything IS possible, BUT I really can't imagine it happening. Marvel never really accepted the show (even though many of the ideas we came up with they adapted and claimed as their own) so I can't imagine now that Marvel is in charge of their own animation that anything more will ever happen with the XME universe.
If the series hadn't ended, what storyline would they have tackled next?
To my knowledge the next season's shows had never been seriously discussed (this usually only happened after the next season was green lighted) and these visions were created as just a way to wrap up the series for the fans - and ourselves.
Where was Gambit's flirtatious side in Evo?
I wasn't involved in story discussions for season 3 and 4 (I was only freelancing the character designs and the occasional storyboard - my day job was at DreamWorks) so I don't know what their thinking was in regards to Gambit. I thought they tried to use it a little bit, but it didn't become quite as big a deal as it did in the comics. Keep in mind we liked (and I think the fans did too) that Rogue had sort of a thing for Scott and too much Gambit/Rogue flirtation would've interfered with that.
Why wasn't Gambit at the final battle with Apocalypse?
I have no idea...sorry. Too many Mint Juleps...?
Why wasn't Rogue and Gambit's relationship explore further?
I think I answered this in the earlier question as best as I could. When I was involved in story discussions I know we didn't feel it was necessary to replicate all relationships and personalities from the comics. We sure went quite different with many of them like Rogue (no longer the big haired Southern Belle but now Goth Trailer Trash).
If the show had continued, would Gambit have joined the X-men, and if so, how?
It wouldn't have surprised me, but if anything was specifically planned I couldn't say for sure. My best guess would be that he would've only been an occasional guest star on the show and used for specific episodes.
Does Rahne shed?
Constantly. That's why they didn't let her on any of the good furniture.
Why did Rahne get taken out from the show?
After season 2, I think it was determined that we had too many characters to adequately service and give quality time to so they used the outing of Mutants in season 3 to move some of the characters off screen.
What is the correct way to pronounce "Rahne"? In the show, both "Rain" and "Rawnee" are used.
When we checked with Marvel they said it was pronounced "Rain", but I had a friend that was actually from Ireland and even though she'd never heard of that name before she assumed it would be pronounced "Rawnee" and couldn't imagine it ever being pronounced "Rain". Why was it pronounced both ways on the show...? I can only assumed someone made a mistake and it wasn't caught.
Was Moira MacTaggert Rahne's foster mother in Evo verse?
I don't think we ever went that far in our thinking. If someone had come up with a good storyline that involved that connection we might have used it.
Would you say Magneto is a: Misunderstood old guy in a helmet or Crazy old guy bent on worldwide domination?
Even though it wasn't real apparent in season 1, I think our goal was to try and show that he was someone that had been wounded by the Human race and felt he needed to do what he could to save Mutant-kind. I think this actually worked much better in Wolverine and the X-Men then in XME. I also think he suffered from being forced into the position of being the Big Bad in XME and this caused any subtleties to be smoothed over quite a bit.
Where did Pietro disappear to for the end of "Shaddowdance"? (He's seen arriving with his four dates, but after arriving all five are never seen again).
Though I haven't read any of them, I suspect that FanFic has probably addressed that better than I could.
Would Wanda have ever gotten her memories back?
I'd be willing to bet that would have come up in a future episode. We were very proud of that whole "Wanda was institutionalized by her father and was damaged goods" storyline we created, so I imagine it would've come up again.
Who is older, Pietro or Wanda? How old were they when Wanda was institutionalized?
Pietro was probably 8 and Wanda was probably 6. But I could be wrong...
I always assumed they were fraternal twins - isn't that what they were in the comics (not that mattered in the XME universe)? But I'm not sure we ever discussed it. If pressed I would assume Pietro was slightly older
What exactly happened to Kurt in those experiments?
We never really discussed it (that I recall) and we purposely left it vague so the audience could come to their own conclusion. BUT I always assumed that Magneto had done something to force his mutation to occur sooner then it would have naturally (we were working on the hypothesis that mutations didn't usually manifest until the character in question reached adolescence). Whether that caused his mutation to be different than what it would have been if left to evolve on its own is anyone's guess.
What does the "E" stand for in Kurt E. Wagner? (from "Bada Bing Bada-Boom" where Tabby has doodled what fans speculate to be her initials (T.S.) and Kurt's initials (K.E.W.) in a heart http://www.xmenetv.com/images/caps/02/02_03_56.jpg http://www.xmenetv.com/images/caps/02/02_03_57.jpg )
I have absolutely no idea...sorry. My guess is it was something the writer came up with.
How much can Kurt eat in one sitting?
I don't know...as much as a normal teenager - In other words, a lot!
What's X-23's real name?
I'm pretty sure there was never one created. I think the idea was, since she was a clone and had no real parents, that she was just given an identification number and X-23 was the 23rd attempt at the cloning process.
Why were two entire episodes devoted to X-23?
There might be a couple of reasons for that. The first is that it was a way to make a couple of episodes specifically involving Wolverine without them being directly about him and the other reason is that the Marvel guy in charge of the show starting in Season 3 was Craig Kyle and he created the character X-23. X-23 was based on the niece (I think she was the niece) of Craig's fiance. She was used as the original model for X-23 and Craig's fiance was used as the model for Dr Risman.
Paul: Where did he come from, and why wasn't there MORE of him?
I assume the writer's came up with the character so Scott could have a non-Mutant friend and eventually they found fewer reasons and less of a need to include him. I did try to insert him into crowd-shots whenever possible, but that was pretty limited
Did Paul ever realize that his milk was overflowing? (While he's watching the X-men on TV in "Day of Reckoning: Part Two")
If he never figured out Scott was a Mutant then I suspect he never realized his milk was overflowing and probably is still overflowing to this day
What colour are Scott's Eyes? (In the show, in various flashbacks, and single-frame freezes, his eyes are shown as being Green, Blue, and Black (or possibly a very dark brown).)
Hmmm...I'm not sure. I know we did come up with a color model, but I couldn't tell you which color was the official one...sorry
What ethnicity is Avalanche?
American Trailer Trash. Pretty sure we never worried about his heritage beyond that.
Why was Spyke blond?
We were just trying to come up with a unique look for him and it helped tie him in a little with his Aunt Ororo. Originally he was designed with Corn-rows, but the people in charge thought it looked too "gangsta" and might scare the children (?)
Blob vs Juggernaut. Who'd win?!
Since Forge appears underage, does he have a hard time buying beer or getting into clubs and stuff?
Forge doesn't party - he's a geek. At the end of MiddleVerse originally Forge was going to give Kurt the Star Trek "live long and prosper" sign and Kurt would try and return it unsuccessfully (he was NC at this point), but the KidsWB didn't want us to reference Star Trek.
Was Piotr an artist, like in the comics?
I'm not sure and I doubt we would have gone there, but anything is possible.
Was there a back story or origin story for Ray Crisp? Why was he at the institute? How did he know about the Morlocks?
I'm not sure his backstory was ever really worked out (same for many of the new recruits), but we did know he had a relationship at one point with the Morlocks.
I'm afraid I wasn't nearly as authoritative as some of the XME fans would've liked, but I did my best and I'm always willing to answer more questions (assuming I know the answers) In the future.
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"Never Give Up"
There was a lot done in a little time this week. Four brilliant speeches were heard and evaluated. There was a short but lively topic session and the club annual AGM was dealt with efficiently too in the second part of the meeting . Toastmaster clubs do put emphasis on time management and this skill was certainly to the fore at this meeting to the credit of Toastmaster for the evening, Kieran Butler who joined President Jerry Mulcahy and Topicsmaster Liam Flynn at the top table.
It was a special night for the club as a new member gave her first speech. She was Helsa Giles and she delighted the crowd with a very clever humorous and charming speech about herself. We all look forward to Helsa's participation in the club. Margaret O'Regan evaluated Helsa's speech.
Mary Buckley's speech from the Specialty Speeches Manual, drew many wry smiles from the audience. She delivered some telling information via Shane Ross and Nick Webb's book, "The Wasters",about the waste of public money engaged in by public representatives with access to tax payers money in the time of the boom. Jaws dropped around the room as details of trips to international sporting and cultural events were described, at the flagrancy of it all. Kylie Minogue's song " I should be so lucky" was mentioned and everyone related totally to that sentiment ! Rona Coghlan evaluated Mary's speech.
James Kelleher's inspirational speech was entitled "Never Give Up". It was about a young man who 10 years to the day was involved in a near fatal car crash and spent 5 months in Rehab with little hope of walking again. Miraculously he recovered and is now dedicating himself to being a paramedic and specialising in attending to people in road traffic accidents. James was in fact that young man and in telling his own story so effectively he reminded us of the preciousness of life. Marie Lynes evaluated James' speech.
Anne Buckley's speech was a hoot and about in essence a boot or 2. Frugality and Fashion was the title and Anne very humorously described her dilemna when faced with a very expensive pair of boots which she really really liked. She developed a condition she diagnosed as "shopping paralysis" The moral of the story was that often in shopping expense does not equal success but on the other hand sometimes it does. Anne's evaluator was Brendan Foley, who must have been thinking of all the ladies in the audience when his only recommendation to improve this speech would be if Anne brought that beautiful boot with her.
Liam Flynn provided a very entertaining topics session, with topics ranging from "Sell me Mallow" to "History is bunk".
The timing of all the contributions was closely observed by Timekeeper of the night, Mary Moynihan.
Michael Cronin was General Evaluator of the evening.
At the AGM, a new committee was elected for next season, under the leadership of President Elect, Noel O'Connor.
All were warmly welcomed to the meeting by Guest Greeters, Mary Moynihan and Marie Lynes.
Speak Easy Toastmasters meet on alternate Thursdays at 8pm at the Hibernian Hotel Mallow.
The next meeting is the last meeting of this season and really a bumper meeting to end the season with, as we will have 6 speeches, a real treat. Don't miss it on Thursday 30th May, 8pm at the Hibernian Hotel Mallow.
Non members are most welcome and never asked to speak.
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A Tribute to.............
Speakeasy Toastmasters is a thriving cooperative where everyone makes a contribution to producing a vibrant club, but none more so than the founder and updater of the amazing resource that is the club’s website, Sean Corcoran.
At every Toastmaster meeting up to 16 members are involved with roles at the meeting. These include the speakers and their evaluators, the toastmaster, topicsmaster, guest greeters, timekeeper, grammarian and the general evaluator. For every role there is an information sheet, which is a great help in defining the requirements of each role. These sheets were compiled by Sean and are one of the many useful resources available to members on the club website. Nearly every member of a Toastmaster Club also at some stage serves in some and for most people , in every! role on the committee. The roles are, Guest Greeters, Secretary, Membership, Treasurer, PRO, Educational Vice President and President. The website serves all committee members with all sorts of information and resources to help them perform their role.
Besides this wonderful and stress reducing font of information, there is also plenty of entertaining aspects to the website. It gives a history of the club, the roll of honour, -namely all who have served as Club Presidents. It has a photo album and newspaper cuttings where all the occasions down the years can be scrutinized. There are links to other types of publicity the club has had, such as utube recordings of members giving prize winning speeches, radio interviews and television programmes that have been produced on the club. Weekly articles are sent to local papers and these are uploaded by Sean to the club website blogspot and twitter. This blog has articles dating back to 2002. If you have a job that requires computer skills or indeed computer parts you don’t have, you can be assured Sean will find them for you.
Besides devising and updating the website, Sean Corcoran has served in every role in Speakeasy including that of President. He puts the same thoughtfulness into everything he does and some good humour too. In the Topics session where a member is expected to speak for 2 minutes on a given topic Sean can totally convince with his great delivery when in reality he is unbelievably yes,- bluffing. At meetings Sean goes out of his way to include the welcome guests and to encourage new members. He is a proponent of life long education and taking on new challenges. That is why he epitomises the best spirit of Speakeasy Toastmasters. On the 20th Anniversary, its time to pay a tribute to the webmaster. Sean Corcoran, take a bow.
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"We'll never get caught like this again"
It was an eclectic meeting this week at Speakeasy Toastmasters. Speech topics that ranged far and wide, between Emmeline Pankhurst to Nordic TV programs. The meeting was in the capable hands of Toastmaster Claire O' Connell who joined President Jerry Mulcahy and Topicsmaster Marie Fitzpatrick at the top table.
Bridie O'Connell was working from the Interpretative Readings Manual when she chose to read the moving words of Emmeline Pankhurst who spoke on the subject of womens rights and the manner in which women had to fight for them, in the early 20th century. It was as that great woman put it, "what Civil War is like when Civil War is waged by women" It was a powerful speech and wonderfully interpreted by Bridie, who was evaluated by Tom O'Connor.
Brendan Foley gave a most accomplished and amusing speech with a historic twist on the subject of economic bubbles, tracing the first economic bubble to the 1630's in Holland when demand for tulips took off until eventually the bubble burst and the inflated price of tulips crashed. At least it was felt, - we'll never get caught like this again.....and that line certainly got a laugh. Ray Ryan evaluated Brendan's speech.
Marie Lynes had a captivated audience with a stirring speech where she brought the union leader James Larkin to life and took us all back to a time of terrible hardship for working people. A man who didn't deal in compromise but the "Workers Champion" without a doubt.
Down the dark corridors of Nordic Drama we were taken next by Pat Sexton who lauded the nineties for the great TV shows it produced like the Sopranos and the West Wing. Now apparently its the turn of the Danes whose fairytales are definitely grimmer but have the edge. Pat did PRO for BBC4 where we can find this fare. Tongue firmly in cheek one presumes, Pat suggested this was his recipe for increasing refinement. Tony O'Regan evaluated Pat's speech.
Finally Pat Duggan, working from the "Educational Speech Manual" gave a most useful speech accompanied by handout. The topic was "Concluding your Speech" and it was a wonderfully clear succinct speech.
Marie Fitzpatrick set the audience thinking with a wide selection of topics.
The General Evaluator for the meeting was Anne Buckley who ably evaluated the evaluators and the meeting as a whole
Angela Sheehan did timekeeping duties.
All were warmly welcomed to the meeting by Sergeant at arms, Mary Moynihan, Marie Lynes and Ronan Condon.
Speak Easy Toastmasters meet on alternate Thursdays at 8pm at the Hibernian Hotel Mallow. Next meeting Thurs May 16th.
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East Broad Top 2006 Fall Spectacular Schedule
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EAST BROAD TOP RAILROAD FALL SPECTACULAR 2006
October 7 - October 8
e-mail: ebtrr@innernet.net
Steam Locomotives #14 & G.E. Diesel #M-7
Special #M-1 Gas Electric
Speeder and Handcar Rices
Special #M-3 Excursion
Roundhouse & Shop Tours
SPECIAL PHOTO RUN-BY OF AN AUTHENTIC EAST BROAD TOP FREIGHT TRAIN
The East Broad Top Railroad, owned by the Kovalchick family of Indiana, PA, announces the schedule for the 2006 Fall Spectacular event. Excursion trains from the original Orbisonia Station in Rockhill, PA will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue through 3:30 p.m. on October 7 & 8, 2006. The East Broad Top will be using steam locomotive #15 (built 1914), diesel locomotive 50-tonner #M-7 (built 1964), gas motorcar #M-3 (built 1923 and just restored by FEBT), speeder cars, and a handcar.
Tours of the Rockhill shops and roundhouse, in which the M-1, M-3, and much of the EBT's rolling stock was built, will be offered several times each day by the Friends of the EBT. Shop tour tickets can be purchased at the shop door only. Schedules can be found below.
This year the East Broad Top will operate a SPECIAL PHOTO RUN-BY of a STEAM-powered freight train. This train requires a special ticket or all day pass. Passengers will be taken to the photo run-by site on the Shade Gap Picnic Train, departing at 9:00 a.m. At the photo site, passengers will de-train and the freight train will perform two run-bys. Passengers will then reboard the Picnic Train for the return trip to Orbisonia Station.
The night trains will depart at 6:45 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. on Saturday evening only. Approximately 24 excursions are scheduled to operate during this two-day event. For your convenience, several food vendors will be on site both days.
Steam locomotive #17, a 1918 Balwin 2-8-2, will be on display during this event.
The Rockhill Trolley Museum will use all operational equipment including a rare Brill curve-sided car, an open summer car, a Bullet car, and work & snow-fighting equipment.
Advance tickets are available by mail. Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed eneloped with your check payable to the East Broad Top Railroad, memo: Fall Spectacular. Be sure to specify the number and type of tickets requested.
To purchase EBT tickets in advance, please send check or money order to:
East Broad Top Railroad
Rockhill, PA 17249
All Day Pass (includes photo freight train) *
- A separate pass must be purchased for both days $100.00 $100.00
9:00 am Photo Freight Train $50.00 $50.00
Passenger Train w/ #15 $18.00 $15.00
Shade Gap Picnic Train w/ #M-7 $18.00 $15.00
M-1 Gas-electric $30.00 $30.00
Handcar & Gas-powered Speeder Rides $5.00 $5.00
M-3 Motorcar Rides $7.00 $7.00
Shop Tours $7.00 $7.00
Children under 2 years of age ride free.
Attention: The EBT does not accept credit cards at this time.
* All day passes do not apply to the M-1 gas-electric, handcar & speeders, M-3 motorcar, or shop tours. A separate pass must be purchased for both days.
Other discounts do not apply during this event.
Fall Spectacular Train Schedule
9:00 a.m. Shade Gap Picnic Train - Diesel #M-7: Photo Train;
please note special tickets are required for this train.
9:05 a.m. Photo Freight Train - Loco. #15: No riders will be permitted on this train.
The picnic train will take photographers to the photo location,
then the freight train will run-by northbound and then southbound.
The picnic train will then pick up all photographers and return to the station.
10:40 a.m. Passenger Train w/ Locomotive #15
10:50 a.m. Shade Gap Picnic Train w/ Diesel Locomotive #M-7
12:00 p.m. Passenger Train w/ Locomotive #15
12:10 p.m. Shade Gap Picnic Train w/ Diesel Locomotive #M-7
1:45 p.m. Passenger Train w/ Locomotive #15
1:50 p.m. Shade Gap Picnic Train w/ Diesel Locomotive #M-7
2:00 p.m. Special #M-1 Gas-Electric departs on track #3
6:45 p.m. Night Train w/ Locomotive #15 (Saturday only)
6:55 p.m. Night Train w/ Diesel Locomotive #M-7 (Saturday only)
Shop Tour Schedule
Roundhouse Tour Schedule
10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.(Saturday only)
We reserve the right to substitute equipment or change the schedule as conditions warrant. The railroad is not responsible for insufficient capacity. Should you have any questions please ask any of the train crew or station staff. The East Broad Top Railroad and the Kovalchick Family are proud to bring you this event.
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2019 NBA Draft Profile: Zion Williamson
Dylan Burd
Zion Williamson is widely looked at as the best NBA Draft prospect since Lebron James. So let’s break down his game in detail.
Position: SF
NBA Combine:
*Did not participate*
College Stats:
Athleticism/Physicality: There are plenty of crazy athletes in the NBA… and then there’s Zion Williamson. He’s probably the most gifted athlete we’ve seen in quite some time. It’s not just about Zion Williamson’s record breaking (at Duke) vertical leap of 40+ inches, but it’s about the combination of his leaping ability, speed, and strength at 285 lbs. Zion Williamson will have the second highest weight of any NBA player once he’s drafted in June. Meanwhile, he possesses the speed and leaping ability of someone who 185 lbs. He’s a freight train.
Why is his athleticism so important? Well a large portion of Zion’s game is based on it. A lot of NBA prospects are gifted athletically coming out of college, but don’t use it to their advantage in order to maximize their potential as a player. Zion Williamson is already able to do just that. He uses his athleticism to help him get to the rim, grab rebounds, and dominate on the defensive end. I’ll get into some further detail about how he does this later on.
When watching some film, I came across a Zion Williamson play that blew my mind. Yes, a lot of Zion Williamson plays blow your mind, I know. However, this one wasn’t a crazy dunk or crazy block, so it definitely didn’t get the attention it deserved. Check it out here.
This Zion Williamson play… Wow. Insane original rebound. Crazy second, third, and fourth efforts. #NBADraft #Duke pic.twitter.com/mAvqR8AcMc
— Dylan Burd (@Sports_Burd) May 20, 2019
First of all Zion flies in for the one handed rebound/tip like he’s Odell Beckham Jr. which was impressive. It doesn’t stop there though. The second leap to get his own offensive rebound was so quick. It’s just something I haven’t seen before. Not to mention the third and fourth efforts which were almost as impressive. Finally, he draws a foul.
It doesn’t matter that Zion Williamson is only 6’7.” He more than makes up for it with his athleticism and physicality.
Efficiency: Out of the 32 games that Zion Williamson played last season (that doesn’t included the UNC game where he was injured less than one minute in), he shot over 75% in 17 of them. He shot an astounding 68% from the field this season, which ranked second in all of the NCAA behind Tacko Fall (74.8%). Let’s also keep in mind that Tacko Fall is almost a full foot taller than Zion. Zion Williamson is only 6’7″ and managed to shoot that well from the field. Yes most of his shots come in the paint, but no, he’s not dunking every ball. This type of field goal percentage is unheard of for someone at Zion’s height. He has two guys three-four inches taller than him jumping with him (or at least attempting to) every time he puts up a shot in the paint as well. It doesn’t even matter.
It’s also worth noting that Zion Williamson led the NCAA in player efficiency rating (40.8). That’s the highest player efficiency rating of any college basketball player since the 2009-2010 season. The next best over that time period was a player efficiency rating of 36.93 by John Brown of High Point.
Defense: When it comes to Zion Williamson on the defensive side of the ball, we’re talking about a guy who can defend every position one through five at a high level. His athleticism allows for this kind of versatility defensively. He’s a potential future Defensive Player of the Year. Zion Williamson posted a defensive rating of 87.4 last season, ranking first in the ACC and 8th in NCAA Division I. He also ranked second in the ACC in defensive win shares with 2.8 (13th in NCAA).
Going back to Zion’s off-the-charts athletic abilities, here’s a couple of his wowing plays he made defensively using that athleticism. For reference, he averaged 2.1 steals per game (2nd in the ACC) and 1.8 blocks per game (5th in the ACC).
Zion Williamson with a RIDICULOUS block. #DukevsUVA pic.twitter.com/qpAbXn2BAE
— Dylan Burd (@Sports_Burd) February 10, 2019
Dickie V explains the life of every Knicks fan for the next few months… And he’s spot on. #Knicks #NBA #SJUvsDuke pic.twitter.com/JPsD26Uzk9
— Dylan Burd (@Sports_Burd) February 2, 2019
Passing/Court Vision: When you’re a guy as dominant as Zion Williamson, you’re going to face a plethora of double teams throughout your career. Reading the defense and finding the open man is that much more important for Zion Williamson for that reason. You see this all the time with guys like Lebron James and Giannis Antetotkounmpo when they’re swarmed and kick out to open shooters. Passing is also extremely important for someone who’ll be running in transition often. Fortunately, Zion Williamson’s court vision is off-the-charts, and he made fantastic passes in transition all season. Below are two of the best.
THAT PASS BY ZION!!! #ACCTourney pic.twitter.com/tMAZsCeXbi
— Dylan Burd (@Sports_Burd) March 17, 2019
Zion Williamson catches a block, then makes a beautiful pass in transition to R.J Barrett for the and-one. Beautiful to watch. #DukevsUK pic.twitter.com/SvdC9nHBzy
— Dylan Burd (@Sports_Burd) November 7, 2018
Shot Off the Dribble/Quick Catch-and-Shoot: The main concern with Zion Williamson coming into this season was whether or not he can shoot. After watching him, I definitely feel a lot better about his shooting abilities. Despite his unorthodox release, Zion Williamson isn’t that bad of an outside shooter compared to what the expectations were. He did shoot 33.8% from beyond the arc and is much further along with his three-point shot than guys like Kawhi Leonard and Blake Griffin were at this point in their careers. The NBA is so shooting driven today that everyone develops a jump shot. I mean look at Brook Lopez. I think that Zion will be able to build on what he already has.
The main issue I came across when watching these made Zion Williamson three-pointers is that they weren’t quick catch-and-shoot plays or shots off the dribble. These were “the defense is leaving me open for three seconds, let me set-up and shoot.” Many of the attempted quick catch-and-shoot threes (which weren’t that quick compared to NBA standards) didn’t go in. Here’s an example of Zion Williamson being left open for three and waiting a few seconds before deciding to shoot. It didn’t go very well.
Zion Williamson did shoot 33.8% from beyond the arc, but there’s no doubt his outside shot needs to improve. It’s kind of like Giannis. When Giannis can consistently shoot from deep, he’ll be the best in the league. Zion’s game will be brought to a new level with a jumper. pic.twitter.com/uxh7tjuLeK
Even talking inside of the three-point line… If Zion Williamson is even a threat to shoot a mid-range jumper when he catches the ball outside of the paint, then he’ll become that much more impossible to guard. It’s taken a while, but Giannis Antetokounmpo is slowly developing that shot outside of the paint. The day Giannis can shoot is the day he becomes the best player in the NBA. It could end up being a similar case for Zion, maybe not on that large of a scale, but he’ll be impossible to guard if he can develop a consistent jump shot, whether it’s mid-range or from beyond the arc.
Free Throws: I don’t want to sit here and nit-pick Zion Williamson by writing weaknesses just to write weaknesses. This is the best prospect since Lebron James. There aren’t many weaknesses. However, if there’s another place besides Zion’s jump shot that he needs to improve on, it’s his free throw shooting. He only shot 64.0% from the charity stripe last season, a number that could be tremendously improved.
NBA Player Comparison: Blake Griffin
When it comes to Zion Williamson, there’s isn’t one guy that I feel good about comparing him to. Zion Williamson isn’t a prospect that we’ve seen before. He’s in his own category in terms of his body type and athleticism combined. However, if I had to choose one guy to compare him to, it’d be Blake Griffin. While Blake Griffin is a few inches taller, there’s a similarity between Williamson and Griffin’s dominance in college, their ability to dominant in the paint and their off-the-charts athleticism.
Projected Draft Position: #1
There’s no doubt that Zion Williamson is going to be the first overall pick. As of approximately a month ago, his odds of being drafted first were -2000. When’s the last time that the first overall pick was this much of a lock? Who knows, but it’s well deserved for Zion Williamson. Once we inch closer to the NBA Draft, these “Zion Williamson to be drafted first overall” odds will be available at the Top Sportsbooks.
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What has sex got to do with family law?
Bremner, Phillip (2015) What has sex got to do with family law? In: Researching Sex and Sexualities Conference 2015, University of Sussex, 8th - 9th May 2015, University of Sussex.
Law’s involvement in our intimate lives can have the effect of normalising and validating certain practices of intimacy and intimate relationships, whilst devaluing others. This workshop contribution discusses aspects of a small-scale qualitative study that explores same-sex parenting and the law following assisted reproduction involving both biological parents. In the study, a range of practices emerged around conception in female couples ranging from clinical involvement to highly sexualised home insemination and sexual intercourse. Following conception, a number of parenting arrangements also existed, some of which involved multiple parents, even though there was not necessarily an intimate sexual connection between them. The legal framework is not, however, sufficiently nuanced to accommodate this range of experience. Legal analysis of these issues may fail to capture the relevance and impact of this on how individuals experience intimacy and express their sexuality. This begs the question, therefore, how insights from research into sex and sexualities in other disciplines might be brought to bear to help us understand expressions of sexuality and intimacy in the context of the reproductive choices that LGBT individuals make and how the law regulates this.
Family Law; Sex; Sexuality
School of Law, Politics and Sociology > Law
H Social Sciences > HQ The Family. Marriage. Women
H Social Sciences > HQ The Family. Marriage. Women > HQ0012 Sexual life
K Law
Phillip Bremner
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Tiger & Lunatic #16 — Daddy Issues
This episode was about 80% flashback and angst, and you know how I love that.
The theme of this episode was basically "less is more." Every time they did something right with the writing, they had to go too far and completely undermine what they just did right. It started relatively promising, with a very short origin story for Lunatic inadvertently (well, probably) killing his father for beating his mother and then showing up in the middle of a chase. Then he changed his mind, left, and out came Bunny’s garish red suit and it was back to more Bunny flashbacks. Can we manage to go at least a couple episodes without that? You don’t see Batman spending every minute of every day wailing about his parents. Oh, and Kotetsu was getting increasingly fussy over his dwindling powers.
The second half got more interesting… even if it did have to unfortunately begin with a Lunatic shower scene before revealing that Lunatic’s dad was Mr. Legend. I have no idea why they felt the need to space that out across about four flashbacks except to pad out the episode. Also, his mother is crazy as hell. Maybe that’s why she was getting smacked around. The scene was fine until mommy started foaming at the mouth. She went from a sympathetic character to incomprehensibly crazy in about 10 seconds of screen time. Then it was just more angsting around, random rapists on roofs with whips who are strong enough to hurl other people through the air with one hand, and flashbacks about Mr. Legend becoming increasingly unhinged as he lost his powers and self-medicated with alcohol. Well, since Yuri’s also screaming at ghosts of daddy while downing a bottle of vino, he’s not exactly a pillar of mental stability either. Again, something that this episode really could have done without. Along with Kotetsu ending up in a dumpster. I got it, he’s pathetic now. You’re skirting the line here between heavy melodrama and Biff Tannen crashing into a truck full of manure.
Kotetsu goes home to wallow.
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what happened to my ambiguously gay hero comedy?
lollerman says:
I’m curious. Angsting is synonymous with bad writing, it seems. What would you consider good angst? Or is that simply impossible to do?
When it is part of the scene and adds to a character or writing instead of dominating it. Angst is not the same as drama or depth, which is the confusion anime makes far too often, especially when it’s resorted to week after week. A character can easily be emotive without wallowing in self-pity. Used judiciously, a little pathos is fine, but far more often it’s clumsily wielded like a giant sledgehammer.
Basically all of that goes for exposition and technobabble too while we’re at it. Other things that Japan hasn’t seemed to gotten the hang of yet.
v1cious says:
I don’t understand why you’re still following this show. It should be clear by this point that you’re never going to like it.
DmonHiro says:
… name 5 shows he blogged and liked.
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500 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0497
To: John M. White
State Representative 70th Legislative District
[ D-Lawrenceburg - Lawrence, Lewis, part of Wayne and Maury Counties
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/House/Members/h70.htm ]
From: Paul G. Summers
Attorney General and Reporter
Vickie P. Hall
Assistant Attorney General
Date: December 20, 2000
Re: Request for Informal Opinion - Validity of Statute
Requiring Tennessee Commission of Indian Affairs to Consist
of at Least Three Individuals of Native American Lineage
You have asked this Office to opine informally on whether it is
constitutional for Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-34-104 to require at least three
members of the Tennessee Commission of Indian Affairs to be of not less
that [sic] twenty-five percent (25%) Native American lineage. For the
reasons set forth below, this statute is constitutionally suspect.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-34-104 sets forth a statutory obligation for the
governor to appoint persons of not less than twenty-five percent (25%)
Native American lineage to at least three of the five member positions of
the Tennessee Commission of Indian Affairs. The language of this statute
is similar to two other Tennessee statutes whose constitutionality was
determined to be suspect in two separate Attorney General Opinions. Op.
Tenn. Atty. Gen. 93-9 (January 28, 1993); Op. Tenn. Atty. Gen. 89-140
(December 8, 1989). (Copies of each attached.) [not here]
The 1989 opinion asked whether the reservation of two positions on the
Metropolitan Government Charter Commission for persons of "African American
descent" was constitutional. Citing _Peters v. Moses_, 613 F. Supp. 1328
(W.D. Va. 1985), concerning reservation of two school board positions for
members of the black community, the opinion concluded that to categorically
exclude persons from consideration for public office solely on the basis of
race was a violation of the Equal Protection Clause, unless it could
survive a strict scrutiny analysis. The
[end page 1. begin page 2.]
opinion also cited _City of Richmond v. Croson_, 488 U.S. 469, 109 S.Ct.
706,102 L.Ed.2d 854 (1989) which held that the standard of review under the
Equal Protection Clause for race-based classifications is a strict scrutiny
analysis. The Court went further to say that even measures purporting to
alleviate past discrimination through racial classification are subject to
strict scrutiny. Id. at 494, 109 S.Ct. at 722.
The 1993 opinion questioned whether legislation requiring race-based
classifications for membership on the Parole Eligibility Review Board would
violate the Equal Protection Clause. Relying on _Wygant v. Jackson Bd. of
Ed., 476 U.S. 267, 106 S.Ct. 1842, 132 L.Ed. 2d 158 (1986) among other
cases, this opinion concluded that, while this legislation was not per se
unconstitutional, it was constitutionally suspect because it would be
subject to a review under strict scrutiny and must be narrowly tailored to
achieve a compelling governmental interest.
Since the issuance of these opinions, the Supreme Court has affirmed that
all racial classifications, imposed by any federal, state or local
governmental actor, must be analyzed by the reviewing court under strict
scrutiny. _Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena_, 515 U.S. 200, 115 S.Ct.
2097 (1995). Further, the Court held that such racial classifications are
constitutional only if they are narrowly tailored to further a compelling
governmental interest. _Id._ at 227, 115 S.Ct. at 2113.
This Office, of course, is not a fact-finding entity and is not aware of
the circumstances that led to the enactment of the racial classification
within the statute. However, in reviewing the language of the statute, it
does not state any reasons for the requirement of three Native American
commission members. Perhaps there are compelling state interests not
articulated in the statute which could withstand a court's review under the
very high standard of strict scrutiny required by case law. Absent any
compelling state interests to support this race-based classification,
however, the statute is unconstitutional.
[end page 2. end of document.]
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Red Rum Club at Sheffield 02 Academy It’s the first night of Red Rum Club’s tour and tickets to Sheffield’s O2 Academy have already sold out. Town Info were given the opportunity to catch up with the band following their sound check as they prepare for one of their biggest gigs outside of Liverpool. All dressed in black and without a glimmer of nerves to be seen, the band warmly introduce themselves with a confidence that leads us to believe they have done this a thousand times before. So how long have the band been together? ‘Too Long’ Francis answers with a grin before pausing to give the question some serious thought. ‘As Red Rum Club we’ve been together about 3 years.’ The rest of the band start laughing and tell him he has in fact been saying that for the last 4 years. “Ok, we got serious about 3 years ago. But before then we were just all local lads, playing in different bands.. just messing about for 12 years.. but we got quite good then..” They may only be promoting their debut album, but it’s been a busy couple of years for Red Rum Club. With gigs in Glasgow, the Isle of White, London and Glastonbury Festival. The band even tell us about their ‘Soju fuelled’ trip to play at Zanadri Fest Seoul South Korea this time last year. Whilst the guys don’t tell us exactly what happened in South Korea, I can’t help but laugh when I hear someone mention that ‘Joe thought the toilet was Si’s suitcase…’ Whilst Red Rum Club may have…
An Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash at The Forum, Bath I’m ashamed to admit that I had never heard of Graham Nash before being invited to see him at Bath Forum. The venue, having originally opened as an art deco cinema in the early 30’s, sits modestly on St James Parade opposite the train station in the ancient Roman city of bath. It may only be Thursday evening but as we take our seats in one of the largest auditoriums in the South West, I can’t help but notice how many people have come out tonight to see the Grammy award winning musician and co-founder of The Hollies, Crosby Stills & Nash. As Graham humbly walks onto a stage decorated with an accumulation of candles and acoustic guitars, the audience greet him with an ovation reserved for only the mast talented and respected of musicians. Their prominent reaction only intensifies my curiosity (and indignity) of not really knowing much about who this man really is. Originally born in Blackpoool, Graham formed the Hollies with school friend Allan Clarke in the early 60s before becoming an American citizen in later years where we met with David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Neil Young in Los Angeles. His distinctive vocals and iconic harmonies compliment the songs beautifully. From The Hollies first US top ten hit ‘Bus Stop’, to the more folky Moroccan inspired ‘Marrakesh Express’; the acoustic guitars alone set the scene perfectly, removing the need for a drummer or bassist. Graham surprises us with a moving rendition of Beatles classic ‘A Day in the Life’ before claiming that “there will never be…
Black Stone Cherry at Caerphilly castle If Friday night was reminiscent of my teenage years; carefree summer evenings filled with brit pop infused indie bands and Bacardi Breezers, Saturday is about to take me back to another era entirely. The hard and heavy southern flavoured rock and roll of Kentucky band ‘Black Stone Cherry’. It’s been over 10 years since Chris Robertson’s raspy vocals and hard-hitting guitar riffs tore through my speakers one morning whilst listening to Planet Rock’s ‘Breakfast With Alice Cooper’ show. With musical talent way beyond their years and ‘that voice’, I was thrilled to discover that Black Stone Cherry were only on their first album and not another band that I’d regretfully missed out on by being born a decade or two too late. Black Stone Cherry were the band I’d always promised myself I’d see, yet here I am almost 14 years later about to see them play for the very first time. With the unique fairy-tale setting in the historic grounds of Caerphilly Castle making it almost worth the wait. Opening for what is probably one of the most popular southern rock and roll bands of our time is no mean feat, but one man who’s not one to back down from a challenge is Torquay’s very own Kris Barras, delivering a blisteringly fresh take on the blues that inspired him to pick up a guitar at 6 years old after listening to childhood hero and guitar legend Gary Moore. With their Nashville inspired blues and no-nonsense ‘Rock and Roll Running Through My Veins’, you’d be forgiven for thinking this…
The Zutons at Caerphilly castle. As we approach the sun-soaked outskirts of Caerphilly Castle it almost feels as though we are coming home. It’s been a year since we were last here with legendary pioneers of rock ‘Thunder’, yet the raw excitement and anticipation radiating through the castle walls remains. Another sunny afternoon tricks us into believing there is a secret dome overlooking the Castle grounds; protecting us from any looming threat of stormy clouds as it welcomes us with open arms. Whilst the number of Orchard gigs we have attended reaches double figures, the three-time regional promoter champions have once again surprised us with a diverse variety of exclusive headlining acts. And what better way to kick off the weekend than an adrenaline filled punk infused performance from Hertfordshire’s very own indie band ‘The Subways’? Originally catapulted to fame in 2004, the triumphant motley crew famously won Michael Eavis’ competition for unsigned bands granting them a slot at Glastonbury Festival. Almost 15 years later it’s clear to see why they won. The Subways ferociously work their way through an energised set list of teenage angst and convivial chaos. With hits including, ‘Oh Yeah’, ‘Girls and Boys’ and ‘We Don’t Need Money To Have A Good Time’, the band’s infectious interaction with the crowd combined with their trademark catchy riffs are the perfect way to start any Friday night. Time flies when you’re having fun and it’s not long before ‘The Zutons’ take to the stage, starting as they mean to go on with the opening track from their debut album, ‘Zuton Fever’. As they…
Clean Bandit, Mabel, Van Morrison, Corinne Bailey Rae at Bath Festival Finale Weekend Thousands of people turned up to join in the celebrations of Bath Festival Weekend Finale. Saturday the sun was reaching very hot temperatures and the acts that were playing brought in the younger crowds. The energy of the festival was at an all time high. After the introduction acts had performed Jaz Karis got the party started, although she was an unknown artist to me; she brought a great opening R&B/Soul vibe to the festival. Bristol Born Raleigh Ritchie (Jacob Anderson) was next on stage; well known for his role as Grey Worm in Game of Thrones . The singer-songwriter and rapper entered the stage wearing a space helmet, bringing the stage and crowd to life with his highly energised performance. Like Jaz Karis, Jacob Banks singer and songwriter from Birmingham also brought a strong R&B and soul vibe to the stage. Jacob Banks became the first unsigned act to ever appear on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. Mabel, the daughter of Neneh Cherry and Cameron McVey was next on stage. The Spanish-English singer/songwriter really got the crowd going, with lots of screaming and excitement as she arrived on stage. Mabel’s contemporary R&B vibe fitted perfectly with renditions of “Don’t call me up” and “Finders Keepers“; her first UK top 10 single. The final headliner act brought the first day to a close with Clean Bandit. The Electronic dance-pop group has dominated our radios during the last two years with their hits. On this sunny evening at The Bath Recreation Ground they did not disappoint. They were definitely a crowd favourite…
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at Cardiff Castle Oasis are a band that’s always been very close to my heart, having seen them perform at least 17 times over the last two decades. Whilst I’m undoubtedly excited to be seeing Noel Gallagher perform at Cardiff Castle with his High-Flying Birds, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little apprehensive. Following a two-year creative collaboration with renowned producer, DJ and composer, David Holmes, Noel Gallagher will be showcasing a brand-new expansive sound with experimental anthems from his most recent album ‘Who Built the Moon?’. Joined by an array of backing singers and percussionists, it’s ‘half the world away’ from the band that fearlessly took the 90s by storm with their first single ‘Supersonic’ and critically acclaimed albums ‘Definitely Maybe’ and ‘What’s the Story Morning Glory?’. I secretly wonder how Noel will adapt to the role of front man without the confident swagger of his younger brother and endless back catalogue of Oasis crowd pleasers to fall back on. It’s a brave step to take for the Oasis ‘Chief’ so far outside of his comfort zone and in front of so many fans, many of whom will surely be thinking the same as me. As we approach the outskirts of Cardiff Castle the atmosphere is infectious as fans of all ages fill the castle grounds; relaxing in the evening sun and laughing as they pose for photos in the medieval stocks that overlook the Castle entrance. Orchard have once again done a superb job of selecting another unique and magical backdrop to showcase one of their many prestige…
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Miss Divine UK Finals – 2018! The sun sparkles against the river Usk as we arrive at the modern Riverfront Theatre in the heart of Newport. This is the first time Miss Divine UK have held their grand finals at the impressive venue and it’s the perfect setting for the crowning of this year’s Queens. The competition is high and there’s an air of excitement as contestants from all over the United Kingdom arrive at the theatre with shared hopes of taking home their very own Miss Divine title. The girls have worked exceptionally hard to earn their place as a contestant in one of Wales’ most empowering beauty pageants; after having already won their divisional titles. Glamorous ball gowns, high heels and glittering crowns are carefully escorted through the reception area as the girls make their way backstage in preparation for the busy day ahead. It’s not the first time we have joined Miss Divine UK in their grand finale celebrations. After attending their first crowning ceremony the year before we were in awe of the determination, hard work and passion radiating from all of those involved; attributes which have become fundamental to the pageant’s success. This year I have been given the unique and exciting opportunity of joining the Miss Divine UK judging panel; gaining an insight into all the hard work put in by everyone involved. We will be scoring the girls based on a variety of different qualities and the great work they have carried out throughout the year working tirelessly to support a wide range of charities and communities. Joining me…
Diamond Head bring Lightning to the Nations at Cheltenham’s Frog and Fiddle Walking into the Frog and Fiddle, I give my name to the friendly doorman in exchange for a red cross hastily scrawled across my hand; granting me access to Diamond Head’s intimate sold out gig. Costing only £8.80, the entry fee is remarkably modest for a band known to have played in stadiums supporting the likes of ACDC, Sabbath and Iron Maiden. The band that ignited the fire of new wave heavy metal in the late 70’s and throughout the 80’s. Their debut album ‘Lightning to the Nations’ famously inspiring metal giants Megadeth and Metallica with their iconic guitar riffs and menacing vocals. You can feel the excitement begin to build as the bar soon fills with thirsty Diamond Head fans of all ages. From the older rockers of the early 80’s to the teenagers only just old enough to order a pint at the bar; the pure diversity of Diamond Head’s fan base prove they are still a force to be reckoned with. A treasured secret to not only those who were lucky enough to see the original line up first hand, but to all of those who have discovered them since. From the outside, the Frog and Fiddle is a small venue; conveniently tucked away in the charming Brewery Quarters of Cheltenham Spa. It doesn’t appear to be much bigger than my local pub, however as I make my way towards the darkness of the barn where the band will be soon be playing, I realise there is more to this unique music venue than meets the eye. I take a…
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General Election 2010: Probes into 'fraudulent' polling results mar election
Claims of malpractice have included cases where electoral rolls are said to have been packed with bogus voters, and others where marginal constituencies saw a flood of questionable late postal vote applications.
There are at least 81 allegations of electoral malpractice have been lodged with police forces around the United Kingdom.
Cameron and Clegg hold discussions
Tory leader David Cameron and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg have held face-to-face talks as they continued their attempts to thrash out a power-sharing deal.
A senior Conservative Party spokeswoman said the talks were "constructive and amicable".
The meeting took place at Admiralty House in Whitehall and lasted for 70 minutes. Further negotiations between the two parties are planned on Sunday.
The spokeswoman said: "David Cameron and Nick Clegg met alone this evening at Admiralty House. The meeting lasted 70 minutes and was constructive and amicable.
"The negotiating teams will meet as planned tomorrow at 11am to continue discussions."
America's hidden soup lines hit 40 million
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Nearly 40 million Americans received food stamps -- the latest in an ever-higher string of record enrollment that dates from December 2008 and the U.S. recession, according to a government update.
Food stamps are the primary federal anti-hunger program, helping poor people buy food. Enrollment is highest during times of economic distress. The jobless rate was 9.9 percent, the government said on Friday.
The Agriculture Department said 39.68 million people, or 1 in 8 Americans, were enrolled for food stamps during February, an increase of 260,000 from January. USDA updated its figures on Wednesday. more...
Why the ageing population is driving the debt crisis
The latest report from the Bank of International Settlements puts the global stock market meltdown in perspective.
Look at Table 1 on page 3. US government debt will explode from 62% of GDP in 2007 to an estimated 100% in 2011. Over the same time, Britain's will double from 47% to 94%, Greece's level will go from 104% to 130%, Spain's will rise from 42% to 74% (and unemployment there is 20%), Portugal's will go from 71% to 97% in the next two years and Japan will end 2011 with a debt ratio of 204%.
Growing fears that the Greek fiscal mess is just the tip of a sovereign debt crisis have spooked markets for weeks. more...
Lib Dem MPs back Clegg's Tory talks
Liberal Democrat MPs have endorsed leader Nick Clegg's decision to enter talks with the Conservatives over possible co-operation in forming a new government.
Mr Clegg addressed his senior frontbench team and a meeting of the party's 57 MPs in Westminster and received the "full and complete" support of both groups for his strategy, said Lib Dem negotiator David Laws.
The Liberal Democrat and Conservative negotiation teams are to meet again on Sunday morning at the Cabinet Office to continue talks after it became clear that no party had secured an outright majority in Thursday's General Election.
Smoke and mirrors politics and the UK endgame
A Predicition
It's all smoke and mirrors, pre-planned in the corridors of real power, well worked out and ultimately deadly in it's final plan for the destruction of the UK.
The Lib/Con pact will fail. The Lib Dems will form a coalition with Labour and the others involved in the 'Alliance of the losers'- Socialist, one and all. Proportional Representation will be forced through quickly, resulting in a permanent Lib/Lab coalition.
Within a week Milliband will be PM and all hope will be lost.
It will be blamed on the voters, of course- it's the will of the voters, but some of us will know the truth- precious few alas.
Hope I'm wrong but I doubt it, it's too much of a perfect opportunity for the Global Elite to silence and subjucate us once and for all, to destroy us in the debt maelstrom soon to come. Can they afford to miss such a golden opportunity? Unlikely... me thinks.
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Euro Falls Most Since Financial Crisis on Contagion Concern
The euro fell the most against the dollar since the collapse of global credit markets in 2008 as the European Central Bank failed to ease concern that Greece’s fiscal crisis would intensify across the region.
“There was blood on the street,” said Samarjit Shankar, a managing director for the foreign-exchange group in Boston at Bank of New York Mellon, the world’s largest custodial bank, with more than $20 trillion in assets under administration. “The focus has been on the inability of European policy makers to come up with something coherent to try to calm investor nerves. There is a faint glimmer of hope that there could be something out of the ordinary that could be announced over the weekend.” more...
CITY IN TURMOIL AS POUND TAKES A BATTERING
THE pound took a battering and stock markets nose-dived yesterday as the City braced itself for days of turmoil following the hung Parliament result.
And home owners were warned that the fall-out could mean higher mortgage repayments. more...
US takes the war into Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - The approval given to the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) by the administration of President Barack Obama to expand drone strikes in Pakistan's tribal regions is on face value a declaration of war by the US inside Pakistan. The move comes at a time when Pakistan is trying to win some breathing space to delay an all-out operation in North Waziristan, home to powerful militant groups and an al-Qaeda headquarters.
The CIA was given authority on Wednesday to expand strikes by unmanned aerial vehicles against low-level combatants, even if their identities are not known. Obama had previously said drone strikes were necessary to "take out high-level terrorist targets". more...
Computer Software decodes emotions over the phone, predicts behavior
The innovative program can not only predict a caller’s emotional state, but may also diagnose a range of medical conditions.
Less than two minutes into a cell phone conversation, a new computer program can predict a broken heart -- literally and figuratively.
An Israeli company called eXaudios has developed a computer program, known as Magnify, that decodes the human voice to identify a person’s emotional state.
Some companies in the United States already use the system in their call centers. eXaudios is even testing the software’s use in diagnosing medical conditions like autism, schizophrenia, heart disease and even prostate cancer. more...
Look Out, Obama Seems to Be Planning for a Lot More War
Judging by the Barack Obama administration's reports, pronouncements and actions in recent months point to even greater war-making across the planet.
There's more war in America's future - a great deal more, judging by the Barack Obama administration's reports, pronouncements and actions in recent months.
These documents and deeds include the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), the Ballistic Missile Defense Report, the nuclear security summit in New York and the May 3-28 United Nations nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference, as well as the continuing wars in the Middle East and Central Asia, and the 2011 Pentagon war budget request . more...
Labour MP urges Brown to stand down
A newly re-elected Labour MP has called on Gordon Brown to step down as the party's leader.
Bassetlaw MP John Mann said that Labour would only have influence in the outcome of the current negotiations over the future of the government if Mr Brown agrees to give up the leadership.
And he said that the Prime Minister cost Labour votes in last week's election from people who would otherwise have supported the party's programme.
Mr Mann's comments are the first overt Labour challenge to the Prime Minister's position since the party lost 91 seats and its Commons majority in Thursday's poll.
If You Think Sovereign Debt Is Just A Greek Problem, Get Ready For It To Hit Home Soon
As Americans observe the chaos in Greece, most assume that the strength of our currency, the credit worthiness of our government, and the vast expanse of two oceans, will prevent a similar scene from playing out in our streets. I believe these protections to be illusory.
Once again the vast majority fails to see a crisis in the making, even as it stares at them from close range. Just as market observers in 2007 told us that the credit crisis would be confined to the subprime mortgage market, current analysts tell us that sovereign debt problems are confined to Greece, Spain, Portugal, and perhaps Italy. They were wrong then, and I believe that they're wrong now. more...
DNA evidence = 'Do Not Assume' evidence.
The Angry Exile, ʇuǝpuodsǝɹɹoɔ uʍop ǝpısdn
Millions to one against, that's what they used to say about the reliability of DNA evidence. Soon it became billions to one, and now juries around the world are given the impression, perhaps aided by TV, that DNA evidence is a magical standard on a par with several dozen eye-witnesses and a signed confession. So much faith is put in it that people will even say that murderers convicted on DNA evidence may as well be executed since no doubt exists. more...
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Pound is hung out to dry as the nation’s indecision takes its toll
The pound, gilts and equities all came under huge selling pressure yesterday as traders — already punch-drunk from Thursday’s violent convulsions on Wall Street — digested the news that Britain had elected a hung Parliament for the first time in 36 years.
Sterling, which had risen to $1.4935 against the US dollar after early results pointed to big swings from Labour to the Conservatives, fell as low as $1.4478 once it became clear that no party would have an overall majority. more...
Weeds Are Now Resisting Monsanto Weed Killer, Spurring Crisis in American Agriculture
Yep, thanks to Monsanto Roundup, American agriculture is in quite a fix now. See, Monsanto sells genetically modified seed that’s supposed to survive spraying with their weedkiller. Unfortunately, the weeds learned to resist it – and now their GMO seed is struggling against the pesticide-resistant weeds that evolved as a result of their own product.
Wouldn’t it be nice if companies thought that far ahead before they pushed their products into the mainstream? And wouldn’t it be nice if we had government agencies that didn’t rubber stamp them? more...
Big Brother is watching in high definition
The Homeland Security Department is testing a new 360-degree video surveillance system at Logan International Airport in Boston that is described as offering high-resolution imaging and analytics without the distortion of the typical fisheye lens.
DHS' Science and Technology Directorate partnered with the Massachusetts Port Authority to evaluate the new Imaging System for Immersive Surveillance (ISIS) technology. The significant new capability of the system is its high-definition, image-stitching technology that seamlessly melds together images from several cameras in real time and without the usual distortion, according to a May 6 news release from the department. more...
Greenspan: "Most Virulent Global Financial Crisis Ever"
Alan Greenspan previously said that the current credit crunch is "by far the greatest financial crisis, globally, ever" -- including the 1930s Great Depression.
As Bloomberg noted:
Greenspan said that while the economy was in worse shape in the Great Depression, the recent financial crisis was potentially more harmful than that in the 1930s because “never had short-term credit literally withdrawn.”
Today, Greenspan said:
The evaporation of the supply of such credits on so global a scale within hours or days of the Lehman failure is, I believe, without historical precedent ...
The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in September 2008 precipitated what, in retrospect, is likely to be judged the most virulent global financial crisis ever.....
Greenspan is not alone. more...
UK credit rating safe - for now
Ratings agency statements helped stem the losses in UK government bond prices after a torrid few days
Credit ratings agencies have rushed to reassure jittery markets that Britain's coveted top notch rating is not under immediate threat following an inconclusive election result.
Investors fear that the incoming government will lack the firepower to cut Britain's deficit swiftly enough to stay the hand of agencies such as Standard & Poor's that have recently cut their assessment of Greece and Spain. But both S&P and Moody's today say nothing in their view of the UK will change for now.
Their remarks leave the door open for downgrades later in the year, but they helped stem losses in government bond prices which had sold off sharply this morning. more...
Euro crisis goes global as leaders fail to stop the rot
The growing crisis in the eurozone threatened to undermine the global economic recovery as markets plunged across the world on fears that European leaders may not be able to contain the debt contagion spreading from Greece.
Stock markets in London, New York, and Shanghai dived following criticism that much delayed and half-hearted measures to rescue Greece were undermining confidence in wider efforts to kick start the world economy. more...
Would you put up with what is being asked of the Greek people?
Want to know exactly why public anger in Greece is running at such explosive levels? Then take a look at the austerity measures currently being debated by the Greek parliament.
The BBC reports that as part of the IMF/ EU bailout Greek leaders are proposing the following measures. more...
15 Mind-Blowing Facts About Wealth And Inequality In America
The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.
Cliché, sure, but it's also more true than at any time since the Gilded Age.
The poor are getting poorer, wages are falling behind inflation, and social mobility is at an all-time low. more...
One teenager in five leaving school unable to read or do maths
One in five teenagers leaves school illiterate and innumerate despite two decades of education reform, research shows. More than 100,000 lack the basic skills needed to function in society.
A study found there has been little or no change in the last 20 years in the proportion of youngsters rendered unemployable because they have such a poor grasp of words and numbers.
About 17 per cent of 16 to 19-year-olds are functionally illiterate, according to the study led by Professor Greg Brooks from the University of Sheffield. more...
Why solar panels are the new double glazing: They don't work much of the time and take 100 YEARS to pay for themselves...
Once upon a time, Lee Comer was a plumber. But he has come a long way since those days. He is now a company director and lives in a beautiful thatched cottage in Dorset complete with its own stables.
How did he make his money? Answer: out of pensioners like Wendy Hammett.
Mrs Hammett, 66, a former secretary, paid Comer's firm, Simplee Solar, more than £10,000 for solar panels at her bungalow outside Bournemouth.
Stubborn PM refuses to quit despite winning just 29% of the vote
Aides tell Gordon Brown to form coalition with Lib Dems, nationalist parties and others if talks between Cameron and Clegg fail
Mandelson: It's 'premature' to speculate on Brown's future
Foreign Secretary David Miliband favourite to succeed as Labour leader
General Election 2010: the markets are in no mood for horse-trading
For once, both the markets and the polls had it right: hung parliament, Tories with the most seats, no clear majority; LibDems to hold the balance. It was the result markets had priced in for weeks, so you might have expected a pretty mild reaction yesterday.
But whether it was the pall cast by the Greek sovereign debt crisis, or merely cold, hard reality biting, Friday's result could hardly have gone down any worse. As the prospect of days, if not weeks, of uncertainty, of the lack of a government, dawned on investors they responded in the only way they knew, and dumped anything with a UK hallmark. These were not Black Wednesday-style collapses in sterling and gilt prices, but they were enough to send a potent reminder to policymakers: there is no patience for horse-trading in the face of the biggest budget deficit in modern history. more...
General Election 2010: Probes into 'fraudulent' po...
Why the ageing population is driving the debt cris...
Euro Falls Most Since Financial Crisis on Contagio...
Computer Software decodes emotions over the phone,...
Look Out, Obama Seems to Be Planning for a Lot Mor...
If You Think Sovereign Debt Is Just A Greek Proble...
Pound is hung out to dry as the nation’s indecisio...
Weeds Are Now Resisting Monsanto Weed Killer, Spur...
Greenspan: "Most Virulent Global Financial Crisis ...
Euro crisis goes global as leaders fail to stop th...
Would you put up with what is being asked of the G...
15 Mind-Blowing Facts About Wealth And Inequality ...
One teenager in five leaving school unable to read...
Why solar panels are the new double glazing: They ...
Stubborn PM refuses to quit despite winning just 2...
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Trend Following with Michael Covel
Bestselling author Michael Covel is the host of Trend Following Radio with 8+ million listens. Investments, economics, decision-making, human behavior & entrepreneurship--all passionately explored. Guests include Nobel Prize winners Robert Aumann, Angus Deaton, Daniel Kahneman, Harry Markowitz & Vernon Smith. Also: James Altucher, Dan Ariely, Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, Kathleen Eisenhardt, Marc Faber, Tim Ferriss, Jason Fried, Gerd Gigerenzer, Larry Hite, Sally Hogshead, Ryan Holiday, Jack Horner, Ewan Kirk, Steven Kotler, Michael Mauboussin, Tucker Max, Barry Ritholtz, Jim Rogers, Jack Schwager, Ed Seykota, Philip Tetlock & Walter Williams. All 800+ eps at www.trendfollowing.com/podcast.
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trend following
Bestselling author Michael Covel is the host of Trend Following Radio with 8+ million listens. Investments, economics, decision-making, human behavior & entrepreneurship--all passionately explored. Guests include Nobel Prize winners Robert Aumann, Angus Deaton, Daniel Kahneman, Harry Markowitz & Vernon Smith. Also: James Altucher, Dan Ariely, Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, Kathleen Eisenhardt, Marc Faber, Tim Ferriss, Jason Fried, Gerd Gigerenzer, Larry Hite, Sally Hogshead, Ryan Holiday, Jack Horner, Ewan Kirk, Steven Kotler, Michael Mauboussin, Tucker Max, Barry Ritholtz, Jim Rogers, Jack Schwager, Ed Seykota, Philip Tetlock & Walter Williams. All 800+ eps at trendfollowingradio.com/rss.
Ep. 820: Tell Me Something I Don't Know with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio 0
Tell Me Something I Don't Know? Well, Scott Galloway, Brian Christian, Matthew Walker and Jeffrey Tucker do just that on this post holiday mega episode.
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