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Gucci Mane Included In Slim Dunkin’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit
By Nicolas James
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Gucci Mane has been named in a new wrongful death lawsuit concerning Slim Dunkin’s murder.
For those unaware, late Brick Squad Monopoly emcee Mario "Slim Dunkin" Hamilton was shot to death in Atlanta's Zone 6 Studio on December 16th, 2011, after an alleged dispute over candy with fellow rapper Vinson "Young Vito" Hardimon. Although a Fulton County jury found Hardimon guilty of gun possession and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in February, they acquitted him of murder and felony murder charges (he's still serving a 25-year sentence, though).
Dunkin's father, Mark Hamilton, was understandably displeased with the verdict, and filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Fulton County State Court on Wednesday, which names Gucci Mane, BC Corp. and Warner Brothers Music International as defendants, among others. Dunkin was apparently preparing to shoot a music video with Gucci when he was killed.
Gucci, whose legal troubles have come to a head in recent months, is currently serving time in DeKalb County Jail for gun charges while awaiting sentencing for federal gun and aggravated assault charges. His attorney wasn't available for comment.
Stay tuned for updates on this.
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Rocky's Silver turns to gold in Amateur National at Punchestown
Final List beaten by a length and a half
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Thee 310-mile round trip from Bandon to Punchestown certainly doesn't knock any spots off the James Dullea-trained Rocky's Silver, as the grey son of Acambaro followed up his win in November with a gusty victory in the Amateur National, writes Justin O'Hanlon.
A lot of the credit for this victory has to be given to Derek O'Connor, who got him switched off in the back straight and managed to keep a bit in reserve for the run to the line after taking advantage of a gap on the inside turning into the straight.
The horse found enough on the run-in to see off the renewed effort of Final List by a length and a half.
"Derek was at his very best there, and being Derek, he got us out of trouble. It was a fantastic ride," said a delighted Dullea.
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"Any day you have a winner at Punchestown is a fabulous one for a small yard like ours. We have no long-term plans but we could look at something like the Grand National Trial here next month."
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One of the world’s most renowned coastal drives is at your doorstep. Whether you want to escape city life or simply take things at your own pace, Ireland’s west coast will never fail to take your breath away.
Top sights and experiences on the Wild Atlantic Way
From towering sea cliffs to gentle beaches, there’s never a dull moment along the Wild Atlantic Way. Winding its way for 1,600 miles from Kinsale to Inishowen, this route incorporates some of Ireland’s most breathtaking landscapes. Here’s some of my top picks to help make your next trip unforgettable.
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All about the Wild Atlantic Way
The Wild Atlantic Way along the west coast of Ireland boasts stunning views. Stretching 2,500km from Donegal to Cork, there are so many reasons to explore this route. As Ireland is so small, the best way to take in all it has to offer is by car. An Irish road trip is in fact one of the most memorable things you will ever do. With its vast beauty, endless countryside and miles and miles of stunning coastline, it really is a sight to behold.
Where does the Wild Atlantic Way start?
The world’s longest “defined” coastal road starts in Inishowen Peninsula in Co. Donegal, winds along the counties southwards and ends in lovely Kinsale in Co. Cork. It will give you a fantastic impression of our gorgeous little country.
How long is the Wild Atlantic Way?
The drive is around 2,600 km long, so if you really plan on discovering the whole coastal road you should at least take 2 weeks, better 3 not to be pressured. You also want to enjoy the way and not rush from town to village to harbour to beach.
We’ll be starting our adventures along the Wild Atlantic way in Co. Donegal. Start all the way at the top at Malin Head, the northernmost point in the island, and slowly work your way down towards Donegal Town itself. The county itself has got loads to get stuck into, including lovely beaches such as Rossnowlagh Beach, Bundoran and Portsalon. And you just have to head up to Bunglass Point for those awesome views of Slieve League! Plan a little stopover in Letterkenny for visit to the Newmills Corn & Flax Mill, a great place to learn about the heritage and industry of the are. And of course, you can’t forget about Glenveagh National Park, the second largest national park in all of Ireland. The sweeping hills, mountains and glens are absolutely stunning to behold – outdoorsy types could even plan a night in the to get the most out of the hiking and hill-walking on offer here. After that you can chill out in Donegal Town for a little while before continuing south!
The top of Slieve League, Europe’s tallest sea cliffs. Photo: Paul Lindsay/Chris Hill Photography
Idyllic scenes at Malin Head. Photo: Tourism Ireland/Fáilte ireland
Glenveagh National Park, the country’s second-largest national park. Photo: Tourism Ireland/Fáilte Ireland
We now find ourselves in Co. Sligo. Your first port of call should be the surfers’ paradise of Mullaghmore Head, where you can catch some waves or enjoy a seaweed bath at the Pier Head Hotel & Spa – a welcome break from the driving I’m sure! A little further along, you’ll find Streedagh Beach, which features the remains of a ship dating back to the Spanish Inquisition in the 16th century (eat your heart out, Zakynthos!).
Head a little bit inland for a brief moment – since we’re in these parts now you just can’t miss an opportunity to soak up some of Sligo’s best views over at Glencar Lough. Close to where the waterfall is you’ll find a vantage point that offers views of the lough all the way down to the Atlantic Ocean. The perfect spot for a picnic! Then it’s on to Sligo Town for the beautiful sight of Ben Bulben mountain in the home town of WB Yeats.
Iconic views of Cassiebawn Castle in front of Benbulben. Photo: Fáilte Ireland
Impressive views await hikers at the Gleniff Horseshoe. Photo: Fáilte Ireland
Feel the power of the Atlantic at the Easkey Cliffs. Photo: Fáilte Ireland/Tourism Ireland
Continue down the coast, passing Strandhill Beach – another surfing hotspot – and continue on to on to Downpatrick Head; a popular pilgrim destination. Now you are in Co. Mayo, so proceed through Ballina to the Neolithic Ceide Fields, which are steeped in history from the Stone Age. Following this fascinating history, it’s on to Gealtacht village of Belmullet for some real heritage – it’s such a cute little place that you just have to stop off for a little while, have a bite to eat and enjoy the stunning scenery all around. A few other sites to maybe pop on your itinerary are Ballycroy National Park, Westport House and the beautiful island region of Clew Bay where you can take a cruise tour of the islands. Or why not swing over to lovely Achill Island?
Sweeping views from the summit of Croagh Patrick. Photo: Fáilte Ireland/Tourism Ireland
At the head of Killary Fjord lies the small yet picturesque Aasleagh Falls. Photo: Tourism Ireland
Endless hiking opportunities await on Achill Island. Photo: Tourism Ireland
Past Mayo lies the beautiful lands of Galway and rugged Connemara; follow the Wild Atlantic Way to the village of Leenane to Killary Harbour. Killary is situated in Ireland’s only true fjord (geographically speaking) and is one of my absolute favourite spots along the west coast. Continue past the spectacular views of Ireland’s west coast and drive on to the quaint town of Clifden where a night of traditional Irish music, dancing and craic is guaranteed. In the heart of Connemara, the village of Roundstone awaits you as you drive on towards Spiddal, now fully immersed in the Irish Gealtacht. Galway City is your next destination – possibly the most fun and eclectic city in Ireland. Don’t forget while you’re in Co. Galway that the famous Aran Islands are worth a visit. Also, you haven’t lived until you have taken a dive off Blackrock at Galway’s Salthill Prom!
Killary Harbour never fails to impress. Photo: Tourism Ireland
Kylemore Abbey tucked away amidst the hills of Connemara. Photo: Tourism Ireland
Dun Aonghasa is perched aboev Inishmore’s dramatic cliffs
Once you have fully experienced Galway it’s on down to Co. Clare and the exceptional Doolin, just a little further on from the lovely villages of Kinvara and Ballyvaughan and the natural wonder of The Burren. Once you’re in Doolin you can bask upon the breathtaking beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, which were once nominated as the eighth natural wonder of the world. On to Lahinch for more surfing opportunities before visiting Kilrush and Kilkee; two of the most picturesque seaside towns. For a view that spans for miles, travel to Loop Head, recently voted Ireland’s best place to holiday, to take a look out of Ireland’s most famous lighthouse.
The iconic Cliffs of Moher rising from the Atlantic. PhotoL Tourism Ireland
The ancient Poulnabrone dolmen in the heart of the Burren. Photo: Tourism Ireland
Loop Head’s charming lighthouse. Photo: Fáilte Ireland/Tourism Ireland
To get to Co. Kerry, you can get a boat across the Shannon Estuary or else continue to drive the coastline to Co. Limerick, Ennis, Bunratty, Limerick City and eventually arrive at the same place. It’s up to you which route to take! The ferry allows you to take a short break from driving to look out upon the wondrous Atlantic Ocean. From there you can head to Tralee. From Tralee, Dingle is your next port of call. Travel along the coastal route to Castlegregory, past some fantastic campsites and hidden beaches, and over the highest mountain route in Ireland: Conors Pass. Don’t let the beautiful views of Conor’s Pass fool you however – it can be a bit of a demanding drive, but when you reach Dingle it will all be worth it.
The final leg of the journey takes you around beautiful peninsulas with spectacular views of the Atlantic. Be careful while you are driving as there is some breathtaking scenery to behold. The Beara Peninsula, which straddles the border between Kerry and Cork, brings you right into what you imagine a rural, coastal Ireland would be. With archaeological sites; stone circles, wedge graves and other relics, it is a corner of the country steeped in myths and legends. There are places to get out and walk or cycle, and the Ring of Beara is one of the best drives you can do in the country. There are some very popular fishing spots and a number of small villages and hostels if you wish to spend a part of your journey here.
The dramatic scenes that make up the Kerry Cliffs. Photo: Tourism Ireland
The many lakes and mountains of Killarney National Park. Photo: Tourism Ireland
The stunning Dunmore Head. Photo: Tourism Ireland
The Ring of Beara is one of the best scenic drives in the area. Photo: Tourism Ireland
One point of interest along this part of the route is Dursey Island, an inhabited island off the south-west coast. Curiously, it is served by Ireland’s only cable car. It is a haven for dolphins, sea-birds and butterflies. If you intend to visit, be sure to bring a packed lunch as it has no shops, pubs or restaurants. From here you will continue on to Bantry in Co. Cork, a vibrant town known for its friendly character and helpful, funny people. There are a number of touring routes around Bantry and it offers fantastic scenery of mountains, lakes and waterfalls; a perfect place to stop and reminisce about your trip so far.
Onto the last part of your trip and you will continue on to another peninsula, Sheep’s Head. Much like Beara Peninsula it is made up of beautiful rugged coastline, stunning walkways and interesting sites. The Sheep Head’s Way walk was chosen as the best walk in Ireland by Country Walking Magazine. There is tons of water sports to get involved with or if you’re feeling adventurous, there is Carraig Abhann Garden and some horse riding and cycling.
The Slieve Miskish Mountains. Photo: Tourism Ireland
Sweeping views of the Atlantic from Sheeps Head. Photo: Tourism Ireland
The peaceful harbour of Bantry. Photo: Tourism Ireland/Fáilte Ireland
As you started near Malin Head, Ireland’s most northerly point, you have to visit Mizen Head, Ireland’s southernmost point. Stand near the rocky cliffs and view the ocean for as far as you can see before heading past some more fantastic viewing sites to your final stop, Kinsale. A old fishing port from the Medieval times, it is the perfect place to end your trip. It’s a relaxing town, full of choices, bustling with activity and a large variety of restaurants and pubs. Check out the galleries, hire a boat, take a tour or just stroll around enjoying the last few hours before you head back to reality.
Photo: George Karbus, Tourism Ireland/Failte Ireland
Places to Stay along the Wild Atlantic Way
If you’re feeling inspired to head to the west, then I’ve got some great recommendations for places to stay along the coast too!
Inishowen Gateway – situated in Buncrana, just a stone’s throw away from Malin Head, the northernmost point of Ireland.
Ocean Heights – a cosy B&B in Ballinfull, Sligo, with fantastic reviews!
Kilcommon Lodge Hostel – another fantastic B&B in a lovely rural location
Clifden Town Hostel – great location right in the centre of Clifden with good quality amenities and warm hosts
The Dingle Harbour Lodge – budget accommodation that’s a great base for exploring the Dingle Peninsula
Kenmare Failte Hostel – a brilliant gateway to the Ring of Beara
Bridgeview Farmhouse – located in a lovely bay close to the Old Head of Kinsale
Explore the Wild Atlantic Way, your way
Now that I have highlighted some of the stops, suggested some great things to do and mapped out a few places to stay, you should be able to make an informed decision on how to explore the Wild Atlantic Way – your way! What I have outlined is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what the route has to offer, so be bold, be brave and explore the Wild Atlantic Way whenever you get the chance! It’s an experience you’ll never forget…
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Punjab assembly: Badals’ bad blood overshadows budget as Manpreet goes ballistic
As the Badal father-son duo was not present in the House, Manpreet dared former minister Bikram Singh Majithia and other Akali MLAs to stay in the House and hear his speech.
punjab Updated: Mar 28, 2018 22:59 IST
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Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal replying to the debate on the budget in the state assembly in Chandigarh on Wednesday.(Keshav Singh/HT)
The fight between two estranged cousins, finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, has turned downright dirty.
A day after Sukhbir raised questions over his competence and joked about his love for poetry instead, Manpreet hit back on Wednesday with piercing personal attacks on paternal uncle Parkash Singh Badal, his family and the Majithias who are related to them through marriage. He accused the SAD’s Badals of duplicity, of misusing government funds and of compromising the interests of the state.
Replying to the debate on the budget in the assembly, Manpreet, usually known to be calm and gracious in his demeanour, went after the family from the word go. His opening remark — a dare to former minister Bikram Singh Majithia and other Akali MLAs to stay in the House and hear his speech — was expunged by the speaker. The Badal father-son duo was not present in the House.
As SAD members went to the well, holding placards against ‘Jojo’ (Jaijeet Singh, Manpreet’s brother-in-law), he launched the charge, saying they are looking for an excuse to leave the House. “Majithia is talking about ‘Jojo tax’. But let me say what he (Majithia) is. Say, when the poorest of the poor farmers marries off his daughter, he sells his land if he has to gift a car or scooter to her. But, when his (Majithia’s) sister (Harsimrat Kaur Badal, now Union minister) got married into our family (to Sukhbir), the car they gave was on instalments. Now, those who got the car on instalments are travelling in vehicles worth Rs 1 crore each!”
His next swipe was directly at his uncle’s family. “The poorest of the poor serve langar and prasad at their mother’s bhog (prayer meeting). I will always feel sad that at my tayi ji’s (Surinder Kaur Badal, wife of Parkash Singh Badal) prayer meeting, these were organised by the SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee). Also, they are the richest family, but expenses for her cancer treatment were borne by the government,” he claimed. In his speech, the minister did not directly name Sukhbir, but referred to him as Jalalabad MLA.
Manpreet also alleged that when the state elections (last year) were over and the results were awaited, (the then CM) “Badal saab went to the US for a heart check-up on government expense”.
“A seven-star hotel was constructed over 18 kila (acres) in Gurgaon. They should tell why Devi Lal gave the land to them? There was an SYL deal,” he alleged.
Taking another shot, the FM said those who “sold Punjab” and used government vehicles and fuel were pointing fingers at him. “They say Manpreet does not know how to handle finance portfolio. Yes, I don’t know how to operate buses, sell chitta (heroin), set up five-star hotels or loot the state exchequer,” he added.
As Manpreet continued attacking the Badals, giving primacy to the family feud over the state budget, there was no intervention from anyone on the treasury benches. Amid sloganeering by SAD members, speaker Rana KP Singh adjourned the House for 20 minutes. The moment he made the announcement, an elated local bodies minister Navjot Singh Sidhu — who is seen as the aggressive one among Congress’ newer rung of leaders, and has been having a running battle with the Badals and Majithia for years — got up and hugged him.
When the proceedings resumed, SAD members were gone and the minister began from where he had left, before finally turning to the state finances. “A day before the election results came out on March 11, cash credit limit (CCL) gap of Rs 31,000 crore was converted into term loan by the (SAD-BJP) government,” he said, calling it an irresponsible act. Manpreet said (the then finance minister Parminder Singh) Dhindsa was not happy with that move, but was told to agree to it. On being asked by leader of opposition Sukhpal Khaira whether the state government will initiate any action for its recovery, he said: “We are trying to put things back on track. Then, we will take whatever action is required.”
Denying the opposition members’ charge of fudging budget figures, the FM said the government will achieve its targets. “Revenue receipts are estimated to go up by 30% this year. Our non-tax revenue estimate is up because we have included income from PIDB (Punjab Infrastructure Development Board) that was outside the budget earlier. Also, the government will bring fiscal deficit and revenue deficit within the prescribed limit within two years,” he said before winding up his speech.
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Holland & Knight Earns "Mansfield Certified Plus" Status from Diversity Lab for Second Straight Year
MIAMI (September 3, 2019) – Holland & Knight has achieved "Mansfield Certified Plus" status from the Diversity Lab for the second year in a row. The Mansfield Rule initiative is a program aimed at increasing the number of women, minority and LGTBQ+ attorneys in leadership roles at law firms.
The Mansfield Rule Certification process measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered at least 30 percent women, lawyers of color, and LGBTQ+ lawyers for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities and senior lateral positions. In all, 64 firms met the requirements to become "Mansfield Certified" this year.
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Endo Shojiro Design and TD-Atelier Convert a Narrow Building into a Musicians Guesthouse
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This unusual property can be found in the bustling, historic city of Kyoto in Japan. The tall slender building serves as a hostel, and caters for specifically for musicians.
The project, which was completed in 2017, was a collaborative effort between Endo Shojiro Design and TD-Atelier. It’s been simply titled Music Guesthouse.
Despite it’s narrow form, the building manages to accumulate 667-square-feet (62-square-meters) of space thanks to it’s three floors. Plenty of space to pack in a bar/cafe on the ground floor, and rooms above it.
The footprint itself measures 9-feet (2.7-meters) by 40-feet (11.7-meters). The building originally served as a shop with a private residence.
In renovating the space, the designers first concern was to address the overwhelming sense of a lack of space due to the properties narrow width. To combat it, the third floor was removed and opened up entirely to the second floor, creating a double height space.
One of the other prominent features of this project serves both structural and cosmetic purposes. The angled timber posts that can be seen breaking up the interior serve to brace the property against seismic activity.
Construction cost is very cheap with a simple finish, but it is a very powerful space… it is a guesthouse that everyone can enjoy, not to mention music lovers. – Endo Shohiro Design
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The Wonderful World Tomorrow - What It Will Be Like
Human Nature Did God Create It?
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Worldwide: WE ARE DESTROYING THE LAND THAT FEEDS US!
Donald D Schroeder
More essential than oil! Man's precious physical resource — fertile topsoil — is being destroyed at rates alarming to experts!
IT COULDN'T be happening at a worse time. Just when the world is experiencing its greatest population growth in history — when the world food supply must nearly double — vast acreages of the earth's most productive croplands are losing fertility through erosion, misuse and neglect.
Sufficient moisture in many areas and record crops have lulled many to sleep. We are failing to understand the tragedy developing in croplands around the world or under our feet.
Soil expert after soil expert warns of intensifying destruction of vital soils in rich and poor nations. "Land is simply dying in place" because of increasing demands put on the soil, says one worried United States' soil official.
Here is what is happening to the Lolls of the world. Here is how their destruction — unless quickly reversed — will dramatically affect your life and pocketbook.
Life of a Nation
The soil of a nation determines the life of a nation. Cropland is the foundation of civilization itself. The fertile topsoil layer in most countries is often less than a foot thick. Yet on this thin layer of soil is grown the food and fiber that supports all life and much industry.
When soils flourish, nations and civilizations flourish. When soils die, civilizations die with them.
Make no mistake in failing to grasp this critical fact of life: fertile soil is a living organism. Just as a human individual can be injured or killed by several means, so fertile, living soil can be injured or killed. It can be abused, stripped naked, strangled, drowned, starved or poisoned.
The warning signals of abused, sick and dying soils manifest themselves through serious erosion, through water-logging or excessive salinity, through falling productivity and through sick and disease-plagued crops, livestock and humans.
Alarming World Trend
The destruction of world croplands is already well advanced. In 1977, the United Nations Conference on Desertification reported that one fifth of the world's cropland is experiencing a degree of degradation that is intolerable over the long run. The U.N. report estimated the productivity on this land has been reduced by an average of 25 percent.
"We are pushing the limits of the planet now in terms of available farmland," says Douglas R. Horn of the American Farmland Trust. "All the best land on this earth that could be put into production is in production. The rest," he observes, "is marginal."
Especially threatening to the world food stability is the rapid destruction of fertile soils in the leading food-exporting nations, particularly North America.
Soil erosion, salt buildup, falling or polluted water tables are stripping away fertile North American farmland at rates threatening the future of the region as the food granary of the world. Soils in other leading food exporting nations — Argentina, Australia and South Africa — are also being rapidly degraded.
In 1975, the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, supported by a consortium of American universities, warned that "a third of all U.S. cropland is suffering soil losses too great to be sustained without a gradual but ultimately disastrous decline in productivity."
A few years ago the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service estimated that on 40 percent of the United States' cultivated land, farmers each year lose an average of seven tons of topsoil an acre. This is well above the amounts of soil that natural processes create each year.
"Ten years from now, Americans will be just as worried about the loss of prime farmlands as they are today over shortages of oil and gasoline," warns one soil expert.
The productivity of Canada's cropland is similarly being reduced. Here much of the problem is the continual substitution of marginal land for prime land. Prime land is being lost to urbanization. The land being added is far less productive.
Australian conservation officials are even more worried about ways to reverse massive soil spoilage than North American or European officials. Australian soils are much more shallow. On the average they are only four or five — or fewer — inches deep.
Work done by the Queensland Department of Primary Industry shows that in wheat growing areas, soil is often lost at an annual rate of 50 tons per hectare (a hectare is 2.47 acres). If that rate continues many of Queensland's grain-growing soils will be depleted before another two decades. Another study shows 65 percent of the pastoral and agricultural land in New South Wales needs conservation work. Only five percent of that area has been protected through conservation.
In Western Europe, the opportunities for new land reclamation are negligible. West Germany is losing one percent of its agricultural land every four years. European cities are growing at the expense of some croplands.
In Italy, two million hectares have been abandoned in the last 10 years. The farming methods used on this marginal land have led to deterioration of the soil so that land is consumed in the literal sense of the word. Similar problems plague other southern European soils. Farmers there are struggling to maintain productivity.
Destruction Far and Near
In the Soviet Union, attempts to regain food self-sufficiency are not only jeopardized by frequent bad weather but by soils that have lost some of their inherent productivity.
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) estimates the Northern African tier of countries — Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya — are losing 100,000 hectares (a quarter of a million acres) of range and cropland each year. The ever-growing Sahara Desert is expanding westward into Senegal and eastward into the Sudan.
Ethiopia is literally going down the river. A U.S. government official reported several years ago: "There is an environmental nightmare unfolding before our eyes... It is the result of the acts of millions of Ethiopians struggling for survival: scratching the surface of eroded land and eroding it further; cutting down trees for warmth and fuel and leaving the country denuded... Over one billion... tons of topsoil flow from Ethiopia's highlands each year."
Fed by human pressures on their fringes — overpopulation, overgrazing, over plowing and deforestation — virtually all of the world's major deserts are expanding. This multiplication of human and livestock populations is intensifying desert-like conditions from the Middle East to northwestern India, as well as in many parts of Africa.
The salty kiss of death that withered many past civilizations now threatens many irrigated lands of the earth. FAO estimates that half of the world irrigation projects started since 1950. Many of them are already dangerously saline.
Water-logging and excessive salinity now plague most Middle East irrigated lands. In Iraq and Pakistan one can witness vast, glistening white expanses of heavily salted and abandoned cropland. Salinity is rapidly killing soils in the productive Imperial Valley of Southern California, and soils in Mexico and in Argentina.
Another U.N. report highlighted soil deterioration and cropland losses in the Andean region of South America. In Colombia alone, erosion robs more than 400 million tons of fertile topsoil a year — a precious resource the economically struggling nation cannot afford to lose.
The Nepalese government estimates that country's rivers annually carry 240 million cubic meters of soil to India. This loss is described as Nepal's "most precious export."
Soil erosion is creating an ecological emergency in Java (part of Indonesia). It is one of the world's most populated islands. Deforestation and misuse of hillside areas are destroying land faster than reclamation programs can possibly restore them.
The New China News Agency recently reported a shortage of fuel for cooking is forcing China's 800 million peasants to strip vegetation from large tracts of land. The result is serious soil erosion and growth of deserts.
Many food authorities see little chance to increase cropland areas worldwide. Instead, urban expansion, shopping centers and growing industry gobble up sizable amounts of prime lands. Highways of concrete and acres of asphalt parking lots eat up more.
Each year thousands of additional acres of once-productive valleys are flooded behind new dams.
And just when even greater increases are needed from the world's existing soils, food authorities point out that food production increases are leveling off, despite ever-increasing amounts of fertilizers poured on them. Many food officials feel the dramatic increases in food production of the 1960s and 1970s are over. The soil is beginning to rebel. It has been abused and mined. It will not sustain past high yields.
The True Cause
God created the earth and the living soil upon it. God commanded mankind to "dress and keep it," not pollute and destroy it (Genesis. 2:15). But from the beginning, man rebelled against his Creator. He chose to live by the "get" way of life, instead of God's "give" or "love" way.
The destruction and killing of the world's soils is the result of human individuals and nations living the wrong way of life. Wrong agriculture takes — gets — more from the soil than is being returned — given back — to it. Man is not giving back essential elements and nutrients and giving it the tender care, protection and rest it needs to keep it fertile and workable.
Selfishness and short-sightedness, along with population and economic pressures, are causing farmers throughout the world to throw many sound agricultural and conservation practices to the wind. Instead, man substitutes soil practices that damage or ruin soils for short-term profits.
Today, rapidly fading from mind or altogether forgotten are concerns for maintenance of organic matter such as manures and decayed plant life in the soil. Organic matter, or humus, helps maintain proper tilth, or soil structure, so plants and soil organisms breathe properly and feed properly.
Farm animals don't even exist on many farms anymore to assist in this job. Often manure is piled up on huge cattle feedlots where it runs off and pollutes land and water supplies. Sometimes it is reconverted, with the addition of molasses, as cattle feed! In developing nations, much animal waste is burned for fuel instead of fertilizing soils.
On many lands crop residues are removed or burned off, instead of being plowed back in or composted for return to the soil. Many farmers are trying to bypass the living organisms that provide nutrients from humus and minerals. Instead, they believe they can force-feed directly by chemical fertilizers. These fertilizers supply a few elements agricultural scientists think are critical and necessary. Such practices lead many farmers to disregard the complex chemistry and life of fertile soil.
When used exclusively or excessively, some powerful concentrated chemical fertilizers poison certain soil organisms. They cause others to proliferate and burn up existing humus at accelerated rates. The destruction of humus damages the structure of the soil: aeration, water and nutrient-holding capacity of soils drop. Under such assaults, natural granulation, the binding together of soil particles, breaks down. Then wind and water erosion strips away soil ever more rapidly. Heavier doses of fertilizers and pesticides must then be added to sustain crops.
A vicious cycle of destruction is now in motion on many soils. Bad farming increases soil hardpan and encrustation. Soils choke up, they harden so roots and water can't go down deep. Farmers are forced to use heavier machinery to pull plows and break up subsoils. But the heavier equipment often causes even greater land compaction.
Crop rotation, green manuring (plowing under various crops — especially grasses and legumes — to replenish soil nutrients and improve soil structure) and fallow cycles are being reduced or eliminated.
Monoculture — growing one cash crop instead of rotating different cash crops — is becoming the rule. Farmers must use more and more poisonous herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to control the weeds, pests and crop diseases produced by such farming. These poisons then pollute the soil and run off with eroded soil to lakes, rivers and water reservoirs. Who is not affected by such practices?
Other sound soil conservation practices are being abandoned. In the 1930s, protective shelterbelts of trees were planted on many United States soils to act as windbreaks. They are now rapidly being torn down.
Many farms are run by tenant farmers or distant owners. They have no stake in soil but in getting what they can from farmland, then moving on or selling croplands for a profit, often for nonfarm use.
A southwestern Minnesota farmer said soil erosion in his area is so bad it is now called "the black desert." "Thousands of shelterbelts are being ripped out," he said. "Farmers are so greedy for land that half an acre of protective trees are not worth anything anymore. Half an acre of dirt is. It's sad."
Under the lure of high food prices marginal land is being plowed up and fertilizers poured on to make it produce. New hillside land often is not being properly terraced as it should be. The yields from such land is unstable and plummets with any inclement weather.
Mankind seems locked into this tragic pattern of "get" agriculture. Food authorities say if chemical fertilizers and pesticides were stopped, world food production would plummet one third. What a dilemma mankind is in! We all are living on whatever good qualities world soils still have. These are rapidly being mined out or destroyed. What will happen when fertile soil resources are used up or eroded away?
What if massive fertilizer shortages occur for some reason? Crop production will tumble! No modern technology will be able to save mankind quickly after he has destroyed his fertile soils!
God Must Intervene
The Creator set laws in motion to produce and maintain healthy soils. To produce healthy livestock and human beings. Many fail to see the relationship between sick soils and sick animals and human beings. God warns in the pages of your Bible what happens to individuals and nations that break his way of life and his agricultural laws.
"Cursed shalt thou be in the field. Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store. Cursed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy land, the increase of thy kine [cattle], and the flocks of thy sheep. Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt thou be when thou goest out." Why? "... because... thou hast forsaken me [the Creator]" (Deuteronomy 28:16-20).
God says, "... thou hast polluted the land.... Therefore the showers have been withholden, and there hath been no latter rain" (Jeremiah 3:2-3). Do farmers and city dwellers see our weather problems at all related to what we are doing to our soils and croplands? Hardly!
God commanded the ancient nation of Israel to rest their land every seventh year to allow it to regenerate and restore fertility (Leviticus 25:2-7). But modern man in his greed forgets future generations while seeking his own immediate wealth. He commonly does not let land rest properly and destroys the soil.
The Creator warns nations that abuse their precious soil through overworking, "... your land shall be desolate, and your cities waste. Then shall the land enjoy her Sabbaths, as long as it lieth desolate... As long as it lieth desolate it shall rest; because it did not rest in your Sabbaths, when ye dwelt upon it" (Leviticus 26:33-35).
Only the restoration of God's government on earth through the return of Jesus Christ will save humanity from the disastrous dilemma that is occurring to the croplands of the world. Jesus Christ must return with full divine authority to force nations and individuals to preserve and increase the most precious physical resource humans have — fertile soil.
Under God's government, everyone will be given an inheritance of good land (Zechariah 3:10). It will remain a family inheritance and families will have a large stake in maintaining and improving its fertility. They will not wander off in mass to urban centers for employment.
Food production on tenderly cared-for land will skyrocket. So fertile will be the soil that this wonderful prophecy will find fulfillment: "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper..." (Amos 9:13). And "... the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose" (Isaiah 35:1).
The alarming destruction of croplands and the increasing woe of starvation will be no more! God speed that day!
Did you know fertile and healthy soil is very much alive? In a thimbleful of fertile soil there may be 100,000 protozoa, two billion bacteria and 30 million fungal plants. In poor soil there may be few.
Under the forest floor, in fertile cropland, in your garden, is a silent (to us) beehive of activity of microscopic life — and death. It's the story of the eater and the eaten. This complex living community of organisms changes mineral and humus matter so its nutrients can be available to nourish plant and animal life of many kinds.
If you could closely look at some soil organisms, for example, you would see them attach themselves directly to plant roots. The result is symbiotic relationships beneficial to both. One example is the nitrogen-fixing rhizobium in legumes such as soybeans and alfalfa.
Other soil organisms act independently of plants and are free-fixers of nitrogen or other nutrients in the soil. While some organisms need humus and oxygen to survive, others are anaerobic — they don't need free oxygen. They gain energy by working on mineral matter.
When these organisms die, the minerals and proteins of their bodies are made available to plants or other organisms.
Now consider another vital factor in living soil — humus.
Decayed plant and animal wastes we call humus or organic matter. Humus feeds the majority of microorganisms in the soil.
Without the presence of humus and the activity of microorganisms we could not have renewal of topsoil from the subsoil below.
Humus and substances from microorganisms help cement soil particles in clusters or aggregates. This clustering creates pockets of air and gives good soil a crumbly, airy texture you can feel with your fingers. It discourages encrustation. The open air space in soils is critically important: It allows plant roots and microorganisms to breathe, instead of suffocate. Rains are absorbed deeper and faster into such soils rather than running off.
God made humus to play a vital role in soil quality and fertility. Humus-rich sandy soils hold more water and hold it nearer plant roots instead of letting water and nutrients leach out. Heavy clay soils need to be rich in humus, too, for them to be easily broken up and workable. Humus-bonded soils are more resistant to water and wind erosion. They better resist periods of droughts and floods. Heavy emphasis on use of chemicals and fertilizers in farming makes soil surface particles more erodible, and deeper soil particles denser, harder to work.
In fertile soil earthworms proliferate, as do other small soil creatures. Did you know that earthworms are like farmers in the soil with a hoe or plow? — only they charge nothing for their services! Earthworms pull in and mix humus in the soil. They bring up subsoil particles and mix sand, silt and clays in a loam of tons of rich castings on every acre. These workers of the soil are additionally invaluable as they help aerate the soil and make pathways for deep-seeking plant roots. A sign of sick soil in temperate zones is lack of worms.
Good farmers and gardeners respect the life of the soil. They protect their precious resource by returning sufficient humus, animal wastes or composts to the soil. This is the law of return essential for maintaining healthy soils.
Good farmers use appropriate conservation practices. They rotate crops. Crop rotation prevents rapid soil depletion. Crops used one year may be shallow rooted, drawing most of their nutrients from that level. The following year the good farmer plants deeper rooted plants, which draw much of their nutrients from another level. The soil is used more evenly and efficiently.
Under a good rotation system, different crops will use different amounts of essential nutrients for their growth, or they will add something to the soil helpful to another crop. Some legumes, like alfalfa for example, are nitrogen fixers and their roots reach deep into sub-soils for nutrients and thus place humus matter (their roots) in them. This helps condition sub-soils for later use as top-soils.
The law of return means that nutrients taken out of fertile soil must be given back in a constructive and useable form. Modern man's agricultural practices more and more are ignoring this cycle to the destruction of soils and humans supported by them. Modern man throws organic wastes away, he buries or burns them or washes them into rivers or oceans. He pours on powerful concentrations of chemicals. He pollutes his land and water supplies while the primary physical resource of his civilization — soil languishes and erodes away.
Whether we are only a small gardener or a big farmer, it is critical that we all learn to care for the soil as a living organism.
Soil crisis is developing throughout the mid-western United States. Few realize its significance.
The state of Iowa, for example, is the richest single piece of agricultural real estate in the world.
Yet tons of Iowa's precious topsoil are being blown and washed away faster than natural soil building can replace it.
Iowa had 12 to 16 inches of marvelous topsoil when tillage began 100 years ago. But soil erosion has dwindled topsoil in many areas to 6 or 8 inches. A precious heritage is being destroyed.
"Our best land is in the Mississippi delta," say Iowa farmers. This soil loss will affect, sooner than many of you realize, vital U.S. crop production. Why? Because productivity is directly related to the depth of surface soils and sub-soils.
The earth that is eroding in Iowa and elsewhere in the American Midwest is the darker, more humus-laden soil. It is the kind of soil most able to hold water and nutrients. Some soil loss is tolerable, as long as it is little more than the amount of soil being annually regenerated by microbial activity and plant decomposition. But agricultural officials estimate Iowa loses almost 10 tons of topsoil an acre each year.
On some Iowa farms topsoil losses are several times this shocking state average.
"Without soil we're nothing," says one Iowa soil conservation official. "Many farmers really don't believe there is a finite amount of soil," he says. This official found it hard to convince farmers that their topsoil is in danger and that they must alter their methods of tillage.
Much of Iowa's erosion is subtle because it is sheet erosion. That's in contrast to more noticeable rill or gully erosion. Sheet erosion is caused by water or wind traveling across the surface of land and removing soil fairly evenly, almost like peeling a sheet of paper from a giant pad. One ton of soil an acre is only about the thickness of a sheet of heavy paper. Ten sheet thicknesses of soil may not seem like much but it is devastating year after year.
Dr. Min Ameiya, an Iowa agronomist, says farmers have been able to mask the damage caused to soils by using hybrid seeds and applying more and more chemical fertilizers to get high yields. They fail to see the day of reckoning drawing near, he warns.
The farmers see they are getting bigger crops and wonder what we are making a fuss about," says Dr. Ameiya. "It's hard to get them to look 20 years down the road and take steps to make sure they will have land to farm."
The American agricultural export boom has intensified U.S. soil erosion. As export prices rose in the 1970s, the U.S. government stopped paying farmers to keep land idle. Farmers planted fence to fence. They brought marginal lands into production and often raised two crops instead of one. Chemical fertilizers made it possible, some farmers thought, to eliminate legume rotations and cut the hard work of spreading manure. Continuous corn (maize, for our non-American readers) was planted in many areas and chemical insecticides were poured on to handle the bugs that thrive under such conditions.
When everything went to corn and soybeans in Iowa in 1973, there was an erosion explosion. Soil losses increased 22 percent in the 1970s because of such intensive farming.
Young and old-time farmers feel justified for their farming practices. Says one old-time Iowa farmer: "Today's economy is such that big machinery, labor costs and high prices all say to the... farmer, 'You've got to go as hard as you can, over as much land as you can, just to make ends meet.' And that doesn't lead to good land management."
But, worries Iowa State University economist John F. Timmons, "If we erode our soil away, what will the next generation have?"
"Technology is going to run out," warns William J. Brune, who heads the soil conservation service in Iowa. "When you get down to sub-soils, fertilizer isn't going to help a farmer produce more crops."
Some soil experts estimate mid-western states could experience a 30 percent reduction in corn and soybean yields within 50 years if current erosion persists. Lester R. Brown, authority on food and population, warns, "The heavy use of fertilizer made with cheap energy has masked the basic deterioration of the soil. We're only now beginning to realize that what we're doing is not sustainable in the long run." The Bible announced this same warning for these latter days more than 3,000 years ago! You can read it in Leviticus 26:14-46 and Deuteronomy 28:15-47.
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Governor Nyesom Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that he will defend the interest of the state at all times, emphasising that he will not allow the state to be controlled by external forces.
Governor Wike also declared that the State has no land to give out for the creation of cattle colony.
Speaking at the Government House Port Harcourt on Tuesday when he granted audience to D-Source Connect Group, Governor Wike urged Rivers people to always focus on the development of the state.
He said: “We will not allow our state to be controlled by external forces.
“We will not be drawn into debates on cattle colony. We don’t have land for any cattle colony in Rivers State “.
The governor advised Rivers people to mobilise for the 2019 General Election, vote and defend their votes.
“Our people should continue to mobilise for the 2019 election because it will not be business as usual where people think that they will use security to rig. That will not happen”, he said.
He said that the APC has done nothing in Rivers State to merit any vote, adding that the party has destroyed the country.
Governor Wike commended D-Source Connect Group for their commitment to the development of New Rivers.
He assured that the administration will always accommodate youths in the development process. The governor added that members of the group will be considered for appointments.
Earlier, the Coordinator of D-Source Connect Group, Mr Dike Vincent Amadi reiterated the endorsement of the Rivers State Governor by the group for a second term.
He commended the Rivers State Governor for the prudent management of resources which has led to an explosion of projects across the state.
Amadi urged the governor to consider members of the group for appointment into positions of responsibility.
He noted that members of the group will mobilise Rivers people across the state to vote for the Rivers State Governor and also defend their votes.
Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media .
23rd January, 2018.
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SUMMARY: Matt Murray, editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal, discussed the biggest issues facing news publishers today and how WSJ is addressing them.
WSJ editor talks personalisation, mobile, print, Apple News+
World Congress Blog | 16 May 2019
By Newsplexer Projects
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“Personalisation is truly the way to transform the mobile experience,” Matt Murray, editor-in-chief at The Wall Street Journal, told delegates at the INMA World Congress of News Media in New York on Thursday.
The company has been focusing on creating a more satisfying experience on mobile. Congress moderator Juan Señor commented on the power of print and the satisfaction it creates inherently as a platform. Murray agreed, saying there is no product that offers a similar experience. The Wall Street Journal has taken inspiration from print in creating its mobile product.
“I think we’ve tried to focus the product to help curate so the home page is not too deep, is not endless, so you can find what you need to know,” Murray said.
As it transforms toward a mobile-first strategy, the Journal is thinking a lot about video and audio. The company aims to engage audiences in a more real-time way, though it did recently re-evaluate its newsletter strategy. Many were not journalistic experiences, and they weren’t tracking them. Murray said the Journal overhauled its newsletter portfolio to make sure they were coherent and useful to subscribers, which is what the company aims to do across all its products.
“I think we’re all anticipating that technology is going to take us into a way of much more personalisation in the next few years, so we’re thinking harder about each of those core topic areas and how do we get the best one there,” he said.
Matt Murray of The Wall Street Journal talks about print, Millennials, data and other transformational issues.
Metrics are becoming a core part of The Wall Street Journal’s strategy as it develops and evolves its products to better serve users. Murray said some of the most important metrics the company tracks are time spent on stories and number of days spent on the Web site each month. If someone visits five or more days, they are notable. If they visit 16 or more, they are considered a super user.
Millennials are not currently buying print subscriptions to The Wall Street Journal in big numbers, Murray said, and he is not sure that they ever will. He is interested in how companies like BuzzFeed age with the generation, adding that print will probably become a boutique product for those who really want it. Making print, though, brings its own kind of satisfaction.
“I think there is a kind of a satisfaction every day in making something,” Murray said. “At the end of the day you’ve really got something you can hold it in your hands, and it’s something that you made. It can always be better, but you get the chance of coming back and making it again the next day.”
Many publishers are re-considering the role of content distribution on major digital platforms. The Journal is an early partner of Apple’s US$9.99 per month News+ product. Murray said the company is not currently concerned about subscriber cannabilisation, but is keeping an eye on the potential risk.
“Apple is the first big tech company (that) has put a product on the table that pays us for our content,” Murray said. “And they have been emphasising in the product that they are going to talk about quality content, and that means you won’t have a fake news problem. And that, to us, is intriguing and worth engaging in.”
The Journal evaluates potential platform or media expansions carefully, considering the criteria of partnership and what that means for the company. Access to data is important, though not having total control is not necessarily a deal-breaker. Journalistic integrity, however, is.
“The most important rule for us in any partnership is we have the final say over the journalism,” Murray said. “We don’t want to do any deal where we give away our journalistic imperatives.”
When asked what keeps him up at night, Murray said industry transformation is bringing opportunities to the table and raising questions for publishers.
“I worry about the constant challenge of evolving with our audience but staying true to our content,” he said. “Staying true to the really quality reporting that is the bedrock of all great journalism and making sure we don't cut those corners.”
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Igniting The Creative Spark: Noosa Civic
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by Christina Cannes
School holiday workshops at Haven by Noosa Civic set to inspire both creativity and wellness. Christina Cannes discovers a haven of wellness for all ages.
Watercolours, photography, sewing, pottery, gut health, meditation and yoga will take centre stage this April at Noosa Civic shopping centre.
HAVEN is back on for the third year with local creatives and wellbeing experts joining forces to host a mindful and creative space for both parents and children.
“We’re rolling out a well-rounded program that appeals to a range of parents and children and takes the stress out of school holidays,” said Noosa Civic Marketing Manager Aimee Agnew. “You will find Haven in a beautiful, welcoming space next door to Woolworth’s. It’s a calm sanctuary for people to unwind.”
Daily from Monday 1 to Sunday 28 April workshop participants can relax, rejuvenate and upskill all the while raising funds for mental health charity Waves of Wellness. Most commonly known as WOW, Waves of Wellness is a mental health and surf therapy charity, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing through a range of innovative programs.
“We developed these workshops as result of our focus on community, family and sustainability,” said Aimee. “And we wanted to provide something different for mums so there are workshops for an older demographic as well.
“Quite a few of our hosts have returned for the third year,” said Aimee. “They are thrilled to be back and love meeting so many positive, open people. It’s also an opportunity for them to reach outside of their existing community.”
When asked what participants enjoyed most about the workshops, Aimee explained, “it’s given them time out, the ability to be removed from everything else and mindfully present doing an activity which gives them a nice reprieve from the busyness of daily life. It’s also a lovely gift for themselves and a way to try things they’ve wanted to experience for a long time but didn’t have the time or budget.”
Aside from the free yoga classes, each workshop costs just $10, with 100% of these funds donated to the Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation. Waves of Wellness (WOW) will be rolling out local programs on the coast as of May.
“WOW has been our charity partner for the past three years,” explained Aimee. “WOW supports mindfulness and mental health. They’ve put on Fluro Fridays in Noosa for a few years and will launch a new program in May, so the campaign was a fantastic link with Haven.”
“Book early as the workshops book fast,” said Aimee. “We don’t want anyone to miss out and 100% of the workshop donations go to charity. Noosa Civic Travel Associates will also be donating 1% of all sales made during month of April to WOW.”
School holiday workshops
The HAVEN Mindful and Creative Space will be based at Noosa Civic shopping centre between 1 and 28 April. To find out more, book tickets or view the full calendar of activity, please visit www.noosacivic.com.au. For full details on WOW please visit www.foundationwow.org.
About the Author / Christina Cannes
christina@innoosamagazine.com.au
Christina loves a good story. Hailing from the US, she studied archaeology hoping to unearth ancient sites in Athens and Rome. Instead, she found a way to fund her travel and trekked into the outback crafting editorial for off road and camping magazines. After launching a successful magazine and TV show, she ventured into digital marketing, content creation and published her first novel, New Henley.
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BOSS | START COST US
"I can’t fault the players’ effort but we gave ourselves a problem" says Paul
Paul Lambert said Town paid the price for conceding two early goals as Blues went down to Bristol Rovers at Portman Road.
Strikes from Tyler Smith and Tom Nichols inside the first 25 minutes put the Pirates ahead before James Norwood’s eighth goal of the season got Town back in the game before the break.
Town had chances to get back on level terms but the Blues boss pointed to that start as being critical.
“It doesn’t matter at what level you are playing at, you can’t give teams a two goal start,” Paul told iFollow Ipswich.
“The first goal was a poor one to concede from a throw and we gave away possession for the second one. That gives them something to hang on to.
“We had chances. We scored a great goal and we tried everything to get back in the game. I can’t fault the players’ effort but we gave ourselves a problem with the two goals.
“I said there will be twists and turns along the way and we do need to pick up our home form but you only have to see the other results today to see how difficult this league is.
“We have to take the criticism when it comes along. That’s fine, part of the game and there will be ups and downs along the way but the important thing is that we stick together because there is a long, long way to go yet.”
See the full interview with Paul on iFollow Ipswich.
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17 September 2014 at 8:45pm
Edinburgh is completely energised by politics ahead of vote
Mark Austin Former ITV News presenter
Edinburgh is completely energised by politics ahead of the Scottish referendum. Credit: Robert Knight/Eye Ubiquitous/Press Association Images
Much has been made of the intimidation and unpleasantness that has crept into the closing stages of the Scottish referendum campaign.
My colleague, Tom Bradby, says he experienced less personal hostility working in Ulster in the 1990s than in recent weeks in Scotland.
Tom Bradby's confession: 'I'm not enjoying the referendum'
And there is no question there has been a nasty side to campaigning here.
Better Together's Alistair Darling and First Minister Alex Salmond during the second televised debate. Credit: David Cheskin/PA Wire
For what it’s worth, it seems the vitriol has been more prevalent following the ill-tempered confrontation between Alistair Darling and Alex Salmond in the second televised debate.
The seismic nature of the first poll putting the Yes camp ahead also seemed to mark a rapid rise in the temperature of the campaigning.
And Tom is right. Particularly unedifying has been the crass and unsubtle attempts to intimidate journalists simply doing their job.
No campaigners have also been out in force ahead of Thursday's vote. Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
But and here’s the point, there is a bigger, much more optimistic picture here on the eve of one of the biggest days in modern British history.
In Edinburgh this afternoon, I walked through a city completely energised by politics.
On the streets, in the pubs and restaurants the talk is only of the referendum.
There is nervousness, anxiety, excitement, apprehension and expectation…all fuelled by an atmosphere unlike anything seen before in recent UK politics.
The debate is fuelled by an atmosphere unlike anything seen before in recent UK politics. Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Suddenly politics matters, people care. And those previously dismissive and disillusioned are embracing the arguments, devouring the information produced by both sides and are preparing to have their say.
A few days ago, rather foolishly, Alex Salmond likened events here to the first democratic elections in South Africa in 1994.
He was rightly derided for such a comparison. Mr Salmond, for all his qualities, is no Mandela and in South Africa 25 million oppressed and brutalised people were voting for the first time to end the evil of apartheid.
People flocked to the polling stations in South Africa in 1994 as 25 million opposed could vote for the first time. Credit: REUTERS/Juda Ngwenya
I was there that day 20 years ago and a more emotional day of voting I have never witnessed.
They knew, as they queued, that they were voting to change their country and their lives forever.
The result, of course, was never in doubt, but still that vote was the most important political act they would ever carry out.
So in that sense, and only in that sense, there is a similarity.
Ballot boxes and polling station signs are loaded into vans in Edinburgh. Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
Tomorrow millions of Scots will never cast a more important vote.
It will determine their future, it will shape their life and that of future generations here. It is that important.
Scotland knows it and is electrified by it. If you don’t believe me, just take a stroll through Edinburgh.
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Notre Dame Prof: Our Schools Are Committing ‘Civilizational Suicide’
Daniel Lattier | March 1, 2016
Dr. Patrick Deneen has taught in some of America’s finest universities. He has been a professor at Princeton, Georgetown, and is now in the political science department at Notre Dame.
So what’s his assessment of America’s best students?
“My students are know-nothings.”
In an extremely important essay posted to Minding the Campus titled “How a Generation Lost Its Common Culture,” Deneen further describes his students:
“They are exceedingly nice, pleasant, trustworthy, mostly honest, well-intentioned, and utterly decent. But their brains are largely empty, devoid of any substantial knowledge that might be the fruits of an education in an inheritance and a gift of a previous generation. They are the culmination of western civilization, a civilization that has forgotten nearly everything about itself, and as a result, has achieved near-perfect indifference to its own culture.”
Deneen accurately diagnoses the problem: that schools today no longer seek to initiate students into a particular tradition, their tradition:
“But ask them some basic questions about the civilization they will be inheriting, and be prepared for averted eyes and somewhat panicked looks. Who fought in the Peloponnesian War? Who taught Plato, and whom did Plato teach? How did Socrates die? Raise your hand if you have read both the Iliad and the Odyssey. The Canterbury Tales? Paradise Lost? The Inferno?
Who was Saul of Tarsus? What were the 95 theses, who wrote them, and what was their effect? Why does the Magna Carta matter? How and where did Thomas Becket die? Who was Guy Fawkes, and why is there a day named after him? What did Lincoln say in his Second Inaugural? His first Inaugural? How about his third Inaugural? What are the Federalist Papers?”
Usually, people assume that this distressing situation is due to the failures of the modern education system. But according to Deneen, that is not the case. On the contrary, he writes that modern students’ ignorance is the education system’s “crowning achievement… the consequence of a civilizational commitment to civilizational suicide.”
He explains:
“What our educational system aims to produce is cultural amnesia, a wholesale lack of curiosity, history-less free agents, and educational goals composed of content-free processes and unexamined buzz-words like ‘critical thinking,’ ‘diversity,’ ‘ways of knowing,’ ‘social justice,’ and ‘cultural competence.’
Our students are the achievement of a systemic commitment to producing individuals without a past for whom the future is a foreign country, cultureless ciphers who can live anywhere and perform any kind of work without inquiring about its purposes or ends, perfected tools for an economic system that prizes ‘flexibility’ (geographic, interpersonal, ethical).”
If one holds to G.K. Chesterton’s maxim that a pessimist criticizes that which he doesn’t love, Deneen is no pessimist. He cares deeply for his students, and is frustrated that they haven’t been taught “what is rightfully theirs.”
But he is no false optimist either:
“But even on those better days, I can’t help but hold the hopeful thought that the world they have inherited—a world without inheritance, without past, future, or deepest cares—is about to come tumbling down, and that this collapse would be the true beginning of a real education.”
As Alasdair MacIntyre lamented in After Virtue, “[T]he barbarians are not waiting beyond the frontiers; they have already been governing us for quite some time.” It’s perhaps too late to avoid a new Dark Age. Now is the time to begin the effort of recovery and rebuilding.
Dan is a former Senior Fellow at Intellectual Takeout. He received his B.A. in Philosophy and Catholic Studies from the University of St. Thomas (MN), and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can find his academic work at Academia.edu.
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Find a “Sagra” and eat like a local
September 27, 2018 - Tuscany, Events, Festivals and Events, Food and wine
Seasonal food supplies lead to a tradition of “sagre”, mono-thematic food festivals where one type of food is celebrated and cooked in all ways possible. Sit down at the table with the locals and you will learn not only about the food, but also about the culture that produces it.
From the delicious to the ridiculous, these star ingredients range from sausage to truffles to nettles to chestnuts and on beyond. By June these festivals are in full swing and the go on long into the autumn harvest; not surprisingly the food featured varies with the season, with fruit, pasta or grilled meats and fish appearing in Summer and Winter and truffles, mushrooms or chestnuts on the menu in the Autumn.
How to Visit a Sagra
At the sagra local producers and village residents are usually the ones to prepare, sell and serve the food, normally with the scope of raising funds for a community project - a new sports field, a scholarship for a deserving student, furnishing the village hall. These food festivals are relaxed, family-style affairs offering good casalinga home cooking, with men at the grill, aproned women dealing with pasta and a swarm of teenagers waiting tables with eager efficiency.
Sagras are not restaurants and apart from the main staple, which is offered in several different ways, sagra menus are rather limited - and usually focused on the "theme" of the Sagra. There are usually a couple of pasta dishes, perhaps a soup, a couple of meat or fish dishes and some basic side dishes (usually chips, beans or fresh tomatoes). Desserts - handmade baked goods - are ordered later and separately. Wine and water are always on offer, but quite often the wine is 'sfuso', un-bottled, from a local cantina, though quite decent.
On arriving you will take your place in a social queue and work your way up to cassa or cashier's desk, where one person will take your order from the menu displayed, mark it on printed form and pass it to a second person who will take your cash. You then take your form and your appetite to a nearby table and wait for a someone to notice you and your slip of paper.
In lieu of private tables there are long bench picnic tables set up in the streets of the village or a space large enough to seat a crowd. On a first come, first served basis you find a spot and then greet the people who join your table, perhaps taking part in the conversation that quite often circles around the quality, source or preparation of the food itself. On these occasions it is the food that is important, not the décor or place setting - expect paper napkins and plastic plates, cutlery and glasses.
No need to jump up from the table when you have finished eating, for all festivals have some type of entertainment planned, be it a small band that gets the crowd onto the dance floor, games and shows, markets and even fireworks at the end of the evening. Don't hesitate to join in, the locals will appreciate your participation.
Finding a Sagra
How to find these events? Though they might be featured on-line, you're just as likely to spot a sign publicizing them along the road. Normally they run over a couple of weekends or a period of days. Here is just a sampling of yearly food festivals:
Cacciucco & Gamberone (seafood soup and king prawns) in Rufina, near Florence - April/May
Limoni (lemons) in Monterosso al Mare (Cinque Terre) in mid-May
Frittura di Pesce (grilled/fried fish) in Orbetello in August
Sagra della Miseria in Colle Val d'Elsa in June, featuring simple, typical Tuscan fare
Tartufo Bianco & Fungo Porcino (white truffles & porcini mushrooms) in San Miniato in late September
Salsiccia (sausage) in Pari in late September
Festa dell'Uva (grapes) in Impruneta at the end of September
Lepre & Cinghiale (hare and wild boar) in Terriciola (Pisa) in early October
Funghi Porcini (large Cep mushrooms) in Pievescola in first half of September
Castagna (chestnut) in Arcidosso and Cinigiano in mid to late October
Polenta in Arezzo and Gavorrano in early or late October
Fiera di Cacio (pecorino cheese) in Pienza in end of August - early September
If you'd like to visit a Sagra why not ask us to check our contacts and calendars, and look into our list of houses that are right in the centre of villages and towns, so you'll be at the heart of the festivities - it really is a fantastic way to get the the real life of an area - and to try some excellent food and wine!
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A Closer Look at How New Jersey Defines Domestic Violence – III
On behalf of Weinstock Levin | Feb 6, 2017 | Domestic Violence
In a series of posts, we’ve been examining the scope of New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991, including how it defines this criminal offense, who is protected by its provisions and, most recently, the circumstances in which law enforcement officials are required to make an arrest.
We’ll continue this ongoing effort in today’s post, examining more about how domestic violence restraining orders are granted and what they mean for both sides.
Temporary Restraining Orders
The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act permits those parties identified by law enforcement as potential victims of domestic violence to file not only a criminal complaint against the alleged offender, but also a civil complaint.
This is significant, as a civil complaint will ultimately go before a judge or Domestic Violence Hearing Officer who will determine whether it falls within the guidelines for domestic violence established by the state.
If they determine that it does, the accuser will be issued what is known as a temporary restraining order — or TRO — which is essentially an ex-parte order (i.e., one that’s issued without waiting for a response from the other side) that subjects the accused to certain conditions, including:
Prohibiting them from returning to the scene of the incident
Prohibiting them from possessing firearms or other deadly weapons
Requiring a search by law enforcement of any place where the judge has reason to believe a firearm or deadly weapon might be located, and, if one is indeed located, mandating its seizure
It’s important to note that subsequent to the issuance of a TRO 1) a copy will immediately be served upon the accused, and 2) a final hearing on the matter will be scheduled within ten days.
We’ll conclude our discussion of this topic in a future post, exploring what occurs at the final hearing and the potential punishment for violations of a domestic violence restraining order.
Until then, if you have been charged with domestic violence, please consider speaking with a skilled legal professional as soon as possible to protect your rights, your record and your reputation.
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==Other works by Amy Tan==
Article in Adult Fiction and Big Read categories.
2 Other works by Amy Tan
3 Novels featuring Chinese Culture and History
4 Novels and memoirs featuring Chinese-American Families
5 First-Generation, Second-Generation and other Immigrant Stories
6 Novels featuring Mothers and Daughters
7 Nonfiction featuring Chinese Culture and History
8 San Francisco
9 Feature Films
10 For Children
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Other works by Amy Tan
The Bonesetter's Daughter
The Hundred Secret Senses
The Kitchen's God's Wife
Saving Fish from Drowning
The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings
The Chinese Siamese Cat (adapted into the television series Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat)
Novels featuring Chinese Culture and History
The Red Chamber by Pauline Chen - An epic reimagining of the Chinese classic "Dream of the Red Chamber" is set against a backdrop of eighteenth-century Beijing and follows the intersecting lives of three women, including orphaned Daiyu, who becomes tangled in a web of intrigue with ties to the Emperor's Palace.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See - The story of friendship across class and distance follows two women throughout their lives in 19th century China.
Novels and memoirs featuring Chinese-American Families
Mona In the Promised Land by Gish Jen
The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girhood Among Ghosts by Maxine Hong Kingston. Try also her novel Tripmaster Monkey.
Girl from Purple Mountain : Love, Honor, War, and One Family's Journey from China to America by May-Lee Chai and Winberg Chai
Falling Leaves : The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter, by Adeline Yen Mah. This book is also available in a version written for younger readers: Chinese Cinderella
Bone, by Fae Myenne Ng
Midnight at the Dragon Cafe by Judy Fong Bates
First-Generation, Second-Generation and other Immigrant Stories
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
A Step From Heaven by An Na
Still Life with Rice: A Young American Woman Discovers the Life and Legacy of Her Korean Grandmother by Helie Lee
China Men by Maxine Hong Kingston
On Golden Mountain, by Lisa See
China Boy, by Gus Lee
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok
Novels featuring Mothers and Daughters
Everything Will Be All Right by Tessa Hadley
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells
Nonfiction featuring Chinese Culture and History
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang - The story of three generations in twentieth-century China, describing the life of the author's grandmother, a warlord's concubine; her mother, a member of the Communist elite, and the family's experiences during the Cultural Revolution.
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord.
Child of the Owl, by Laurence Yep
The Lost Garden, by Laurence Yep
The NEA's Big Read website has a Reader's Guide and more information about the book and the author.
Amy Tan's official website
The Chinese in California: San Francisco's Chinatown An introduction to San Francisco's Chinatown on the Library of Congress website
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Wisconsin's Legislature is meeting, but it's not passing many bills
The most substantive legislation lawmakers are taking up is Senate Bill 19, which would replace the phrase "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in state rules.
Wisconsin's Legislature is meeting, but it's not passing many bills The most substantive legislation lawmakers are taking up is Senate Bill 19, which would replace the phrase "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in state rules. Check out this story on jsonline.com: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2019/04/09/wisconsin-politics-state-legislature-isnt-up-much/3405816002/
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 11:32 a.m. CT April 9, 2019 | Updated 5:33 p.m. CT April 9, 2019
Wisconsin Capitol. (Photo: Michael Sears, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
MADISON - With Wisconsin's government divided, the state Legislature isn't doing much.
That was underscored Tuesday when lawmakers began their sole session for the month. The day's plans for lawmaking are not robust.
The most substantive legislation they approved was Senate Bill 19, which would replace the phrase "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in state rules.
But last month Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order to do just that — minimizing the effect of the legislation, which is meant to make Wisconsin a more welcoming state by taking an offensive term out of state rules.
Also Tuesday, lawmakers heard from Tehassi Hill, chairman of the Oneida Nation, for the annual State of the Tribes address.
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Beyond that, they did little. Lawmakers approved resolutions to honor the Milwaukee Brewers; proclaim April as Donate Life Month, Kidney Month and Women's History Month; and recognize the service of Mike Leckrone, the retiring longtime director of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band.
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The light agenda came as the Democratic governor and Republicans who control the Legislature continued to spar and complain the other side was responsible for sour relations.
For now, both sides are eyeing the budget. Republican lawmakers have said they will reject much of the spending plan Evers submitted in February. They will spend the spring and summer rewriting his budget, but Evers can tweak whatever they do using his veto powers.
Until Tuesday, lawmakers had sent Evers just one bill — a measure that would cut income taxes by 10% for middle-class families. Evers vetoed it because it was funded entirely using a one-time surplus instead of relying in part on limiting a tax break for manufacturers, as Evers wanted.
Evers included his own plan for cutting middle-class taxes by 10% in his budget. GOP lawmakers are expected to modify it to a version more like what Evers vetoed.
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While there was little legislative activity Tuesday, Republicans noted they were working on issues that may bear fruit later. The Assembly has convened task forces to consider ways to prevent suicide and improve water quality.
The Senate and Assembly rocketed through Tuesday's round of lawmaking.
Among the bills they sent to Evers were ones to name an I-41 interchange in the Fox Valley after late state Sen. Mike Ellis; modify how the state licenses car dealers; and expand the types of "boots" and other devices local governments can put on illegally parked cars to immobilize them.
“Is this the new normal? I hope it’s not because it feels like we’re a do-nothing Legislature with the majority leader putting together a pretty tepid floor calendar," Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling of La Crosse said, referring to Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald of Juneau.
But Assembly Speaker Robin Vos of Rochester has signaled the public should expect lawmakers to do less when Democrats and Republicans share power.
In an interview last week, he said Republican lawmakers would include little policy in the state budget to guard against vetoes by Evers.
Evers can veto individual words in budgets. That gives him the power to carve up legislative language written by Republicans to enact policies that run counter to what Republicans want.
By keeping certain issues out of the budget, Republicans will prevent Evers from doing that, Vos said.
"The status quo is my friend," he said.
Senators on Tuesday put off a vote on Senate Bill 27, which would permanently end a state rule intended to help control chronic wasting disease.
The rule would prohibit transporting deer carcasses — and in turn the disease-causing prions in infected animals — out of CWD-affected counties.
In October, the day after the rule was to take effect, the Legislature's Joint Committee on Review of Administrative Rules voted it down along party lines. The committee's co-chairman, Republican Sen. Steve Nass of Whitewater, said the rule imposed a "significant burden" on hunters.
The legislation they are now considering would permanently block the rule, which was recommended last year by then-Gov. Scott Walker and approved unanimously by the Natural Resources Board.
The bill had to be scheduled on the floor Tuesday for procedural reasons, but Fitzgerald removed it before a vote was held. He said afterward Republicans have not decided yet whether to pass the measure.
Paul A. Smith of the Journal Sentinel staff contributed to this report.
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As Jobbik popularity grows, Hungary’s governing party increases its nationalist rhetoric
By Cnaan Liphshiz March 25, 2014 12:02 pm
Protesters lighting memorial candles at a rally in Budapest against a government plan to erect a statue presenting Hungary as an innocent victim of Nazi occupation, March 23, 2014. (Cnaan Liphshiz)
BUDAPEST, Hungary (JTA) — A lone heckler tried to disrupt him, but Hungarian lawmaker Janos Hargitai was undeterred as he spoke earlier this month at a memorial day gathering in Hungary commemorating the 1848 revolution there.
The holiday marks Hungary’s attempt to break free from the Austrian Empire, and Hargitai, sandwiched between two Hungarian flags, was celebrating his nation’s independence and the full exercise of its sovereignty.
But in so doing, Hargitai employed a trope about foreign financial interests that has been gaining traction here and which critics regard as thinly veiled anti-Semitism.
“They give us dictates,” Hargitai said at the Budapest event. “In 1848, it was the Rothschilds and now it’s the International Monetary Fund. Hungarian independence compromises the Rothschilds’ interests.”
Such statements from elected officials have become commonplace here since the ultranationalist Jobbik party entered parliament in 2010, despite — and arguably because of — its antagonism toward Jews. Infamously, a Jobbik parliamentarian in 2012 called for registering Hungarian Jews as threats to national security.
But Hargitai is no Jobbik man. He is a lawmaker for the ruling Fidesz party, and his statements are reflective of what political analysts say is the party’s creeping nationalism and increasing aggression toward the Jewish community as it scrambles to maintain its lead over Jobbik ahead of next month’s general elections.
“Fidesz increasingly has been using Jobbik rhetoric as a direct response to Jobbik’s growing popularity in an attempt to weaken Jobbik and take over their voters by first taking over their programs,” said Eva Balogh, a historian and author of the Hungarian Spectrum blog.
Recent polls predict Jobbik will remain the third largest party in the April 6 election, taking anywhere from 14 to 19 percent of the vote — a handsome increase over the 11 percent of parliamentary seats it currently holds.
The same polls predict Fidesz, a center-right party, will take 36-38 percent of the vote — enough to remain the country’s ruling force, but still a substantial loss from 2010, when it garnered approximately half the ballots cast.
As Fidesz’s popularity wanes, party bosses have become increasingly inclined to abandon efforts to present a moderate face and have indulged in the sort of nationalistic bravado that has fueled Jobbik’s ascent.
The shift was evident last year in the decision to display photos of classic anti-Semitic texts at a Fidesz-sponsored cultural festival and in a plan by the mayor of Budapest, Fidesz member Istvan Tarlos, to name a street after an anti-Semitic author.
More recently, analysts have seen evidence of a rightward tilt in Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s clash with Hungarian Jewry over commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the Nazi invasion of Hungary.
The conflict erupted last month when the Mazsihisz Jewish umbrella group said it would boycott some government-led events because of a planned memorial statue that was seen as glossing over the pro-Nazi Hungarian government’s prominent role in the murder of 568,000 Jews toward the end of World War II. The statue depicted Hungary as an angel attacked by an eagle.
One senior party figure accused Mazsihisz of aligning with the left, while Orban’s chief of staff, Janos Lazar, voiced a warning at a news conference.
“They issued an ultimatum to the government, and this is causing more anxiety than a positive impact on the coexistence of Jews and Hungarians,” Lazar said.
Lazar’s statement, which some saw as threatening the Jewish community and implying that Jews are not Hungarians, was met with condemnation this week from Mazsihisz President Andras Heisler.
“We have learned that nowhere in the Diaspora should Jews, or any other minority, blindly trust the prevailing power,” Heisler said.
On Sunday, a crowd of 200, mostly Jews, stood for two hours in the rain and lit candles for the dead at a rally at Freedom Square protesting the monument.
Matyas Eorsi, a Jewish former lawmaker for the SZDSZ liberal democratic party, told JTA that Lazar’s comments were “scandalous” and denied that Jews were meddling in the elections.
“The allegation that Mazsihisz is meddling in campaign politics is absurd,” Eorsi said. “The government, not Mazsihisz, decided to unveil a revisionist monument during an election year.”
The Hungarian government denies the statue reflects any antipathy toward Jews. Officials repeatedly have acknowledged their country’s complicity with the Nazis, most recently in January, when Hungary’s U.N. ambassador, Csaba Korosi, apologized for “the Hungarian state’s guilt during the Holocaust.” In October, Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics, also a Fidesz member, acknowledged his country’s “responsibility” for the wartime deaths of Hungarian Jews.
The government insisted on the monument because “respect has to be expressed for all victims,” said Ferenc Kumin, a government spokesman. “This is a question of humanity, and not one of politics or party affiliation.”
Kumin denied that Fidesz was trying to court right-wing voters with its rhetoric.
“Even if this desire existed, doing so would be counterproductive because whatever we would gain on the right flanks we would lose much more from the center,” he told JTA. He also cited new laws against hate speech and promised the government would prevent any attempt to limit Jewish religious freedoms in Hungary.
But Istvan Rev, a professor of history and political science at the Central European University, said the government resisted requests from Mazsihisz to consider alternatives for the monument that would have more clearly acknowledged Hungarian complicity.
“This is an election year,” Rev said, “and the government does not want to be seen as backing down before those bloody Jews.”
Mindful of its clash with the government, Mazsihisz criticized the decision by the Chabad-affiliated Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation, or EMIH, to hold a conference in Budapest this week of hundreds of members of the Rabbinical Centre of Europe. A Mazsihisz spokesman told JTA that his organization feared Fidesz would use the event to downplay Jewish concerns.
But EMIH head Rabbi Shlomo Koves, who credits the Orban government for its efforts to curb extremism, dismissed the concern, saying the event was nonpartisan and unconnected to the monument affair.
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£500,000 fund for Windrush Day Celebrations 2020 launched
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Community groups across the country can bid for a share of £500,000 funding to celebrate the outstanding contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants to the nation’s social, economic, political and religious life.
The annual Grant Scheme will open today (17 October) as communities around the country celebrate Black History Month. The fund will provide up to £25,000 to local councils, charities and community groups seeking to host events for Windrush Day 2020.
The Grant Scheme supported 50 groups across the country to celebrate the inaugural national Windrush Day earlier this year with events including educational workshops, cricket matches, street parties and historical exhibitions.
Communities Secretary, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said:
“The first national Windrush Day earlier this year saw communities across the country celebrate and honour the lasting impact of the Windrush Generation and their descendants.
“Today we are opening applications for funding for Windrush Day 2020 to ensure that we continue to commemorate a seminal moment in Britain’s history for generations to come.
“Windrush Day 2020 promises to be bigger, better and bolder. Applications open today and I encourage communities around the country to get involved.”
Communities Minister Lord Younger said:
“After the huge success of the first national Windrush Day, I am delighted to confirm that applications for funding for Windrush Day 2020 are now open.
“It is vitally important to keep telling the stories of the courageous Windrush pioneers and their descendants who have helped to shape our shared history and heritage. We are committed to supporting communities to celebrate their legacy, be it through workshops, music, exhibitions, tournaments or more.
“I encourage communities from across the country to get involved and I look forward to seeing creative and inspiring proposals.”
Dr Joe Aldred, Churches Together in England, Windrush Day Advisory Panel Member said:
“Following the amazing national service of thanksgiving in a packed Westminster Abbey on 22 June 2018, and the first official national Windrush Day on 2020 earlier this year, I am looking forward to an even greater Windrush Day 2020.
“It has been a pleasure to serve with colleagues on the Windrush Day Advisory Panel where I have seen first-hand the commitment of so many to ensuring the contributions of the Windrush Generation to the life of our country is properly recognised.
“Giving honour to whom honour is due, is a sound biblical principle and Windrush Day is a significant way to do so by celebrating, commemorating and educating together, absorbing the historic and continuing warmth of Caribbean presence in Britain.”
This year saw the first national Windrush Day take place, with activities and events taking place up and down the country. Through educational workshops, theatre performances and historical exhibitions communities honoured that landmark day over 70 years ago when the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks.
The Grant Scheme is overseen by the Windrush Day Advisory Panel made up of community representatives. The Advisory Panel will consider how best to celebrate Windrush Day each year. Made up of community representatives from locations around the country, the Panel provides advice directly to Government. It will ensure that winning bids are appropriate and resonate with Caribbean communities.
Next month the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will be hosting workshops around the country to support groups during the grant application process. Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2020-windrush-day-grant
To apply, download an application form from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2020-windrush-day-grant and return the completed form to Windrushdaygrants@cuf.org.uk. Please include ‘Windrush Day Grant’ in the subject line.
We have a budget of up to £500,000 available to fund events across the country and groups can bid for a share of up to £25,000.
Bidders Day events will be taking place around the country next month in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, London, Sheffield. Find out more at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2020-windrush-day-grant
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'That's how you learn' - Warburton backs Wells after costly error
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Warburton. Picture: John Walton/PA
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Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Warburton discusses Nahki Wells' error and his team's performance in the 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough.
Mark Warburton backed striker Nahki Wells after his woeful back-pass cost his side a win at home to Middlesbrough.
With Rangers 2-1 up, Wells tried to find goalkeeper Joe Lumley with a back-pass inside his own half but Britt Assombalonga was able to intercept and finish as the points were split in a 2-2 draw.
Warburton believes the bigger issue was the lack of clinical finishing from his side and says Wells will learn from the mistake.
He said: "It doesn't help us but he's also the man that has scored a lot of goals for us and has got us out some tricky situations.
"He's human. If we take responsibility at the other end and put the ball in the back of the net then it relieves that burden.
"That's not the main talking point today. Nahki is a top pro, he came in and put his hand up.
"But for me it's not about that. He's human and that's how you learn, you make your mistake and you move on.
"We should be far more clinical in front of their goal.
"We had lots of possession second half, we were in a good position at 2-1, what happened happened but we had chances to put the ball in the back of the net and we didn't do it."
The 2-2 draw means Rangers have conceded at least twice in the last eight games and are still yet to keep a clean sheet this season.
And Warburton admits the team as whole must do better to stop goals going in.
"We defend as a team," he added.
"It's easy to sit there and say it's the centre-half or the right-back but if you do your job pressing from the front or you do your job in midfield and you press on it doesn't happen.
"It's a collective. It's not about the defender, as a team we've got to be better.
"We've got to take it back and look a little bit more closely at some things but we defend as a team and we attack as a team.
"We looked in good shape but it's a frustrating two points dropped for us today."
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REUNITED: Veteran finds teen who gave him letter at Las Vegas Veterans Day parade
'It was a thank you I didn't receive upon returning from Vietnam'
Posted: 12:33 PM, Nov 24, 2019
By: Amy Abdelsayed
Carly and Tom were reunited after a story ran on 13 Action News asking for help identifying the teen who handed out touching letters to veterans at the Las Vegas Veterans Day parade.
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A simple act of kindness and gratitude towards a stranger has blossomed into a lifelong friendship.
Earlier this month, Las Vegas veteran Tom Cittadino reached out to 13 Action News asking for help identifying the teen who gave him a heartfelt letter -- signed only as "Carly" -- during the Veterans Day parade downtown.
ORIGINAL STORY: Veteran seeks teen who gave him touching letter at Las Vegas Veterans Day parade
It turns out the author's full name is Carly King, and last weekend the two strangers were reunited as newfound friends.
"As a returning Vietnam vet, Carly's letter was so well written and heartfelt it moved me," said Cittadino, who was one of several veterans to receive a handwritten note from the then-stranger.
"It was a thank you I didn't receive upon returning from Vietnam almost 50 years ago, " he added.
"Although I was never ashamed of my service, performing my duties to the best of my ability, I didn't share my service with [anyone] other than my supportive family."
Tom Cittadino
Tom Cittadino recieved a letter on Nov. 11 from a teen named Carly while marching in the Las Vegas Veterans Day parade.
King has been writing letters to veterans ever since she was a little girl, her mother says.
"I write letters to our Veterans in hopes to make a difference and give them the recognition they deserve," said King.
After the story aired in our newscasts, King's family reached out to 13 Action News to connect with Cittadino.
On Nov. 17, the two went out for lunch.
#REUNITED: A #veteran asked for help finding the teen who gave him a heartfelt letter during the #LasVegas #VeteransDay parade. She has been found and now they are friends! Latest >> https://t.co/BSXNJnynbu pic.twitter.com/LSWFhwVsaF
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"It was a really special moment for me to be able to sit down and talk with Tom [Cittadino] about the hardships that he, along with all of our Veterans, went through. One thing that really struck me is when Tom mentioned he couldn't wait to get back home to the 'world,'" said King.
"For him to refer to this as coming back to the U.S., the place he was in must have been horrific," she said.
"Nothing but kind words should have been thrown at Vietnam vets as they returned home. I can’t comprehend why anyone would treat our heroes so poorly. The disrespect and hatred they received is beyond imaginable."
After their lunch, Cittadino gave King something dear to him as a way to say thank you.
"He gave me his veteran hat. It meant so much to me and I will cherish it forever," said King.
Tom gave Carly his Vietnam veteran hat during a reunion lunch on Nov. 17.
King called it "an honor" to meet Cittadino and says the two already have plans to meet up again soon.
As for Cittadino, he said, "I want to thank my sister, Mary, and all the folks at KTNV for getting me in touch with Carly and her family.
"We had a wonderful luncheon Sunday, and because of the broadcast I was able to forward Carly's letter to other vets."
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Art for Art’s Sake – Canmore artist Dana Roman
By Amreen Malik on March 8, 2019
Silk painter Dana Roman found her way to Canmore on a road less travelled. Back in 1968, she was working as an architect in Prague, Back in 1968, she was working as an architect in Prague, in what was then called Czechoslovakia.
But she and her husband Paul immigrated to Canada to avoid the Russian occupation of her country.They both found work as architects in Toronto.
With a Masters degree in Architecture from Prague, she worked for 10 years in her field. But after their third baby, Dana stopped working as an architect and started to paint on silk.She took courses at the Ontario College of Art, Alberta College of Art and Vancouver Island School of Art.I started to sell silk scarves, Roman said.
It went so well that I never returned to architecture.The beauty of the Rocky Mountains drew Roman and her family to Canmore 21 years ago.
When we came to Canmore I started to paint on canvas, Roman said. In the beginning I painted pictures of mountains because I was thrilled with the mountains.
After 10 years I saw everyone was doing mountains here and so I started doing abstract.An avid hiker and skier, Roman has held the positions of Canmore Art Guild president once and she was twice the CAG gallery director.She also received the Canmore Mayor’s Spotlight on the Arts award in 2011.Her painted silk scarves are available at the Art Gallery of Alberta Gift Shop, Glenbow Museum, Whyte Museum and the Ontario Craft Council.
Her abstract artwork is sold in the Bow Valley and at Gallery Odin at Silver Star Mountain Resort in Vernon and several other galleries across Alberta.Her work is constantly evolving as she creates beautiful abstract images with bold colours.In the last year or two I started painting on see through organza silk and making collages with canvas and then mixing them with acrylics, Roman said. There are several layers.When you walk slowly by her abstracts you can see changes to the light and dark through the many layers of silk.When you look at an abstract you can imagine whatever you wish, Roman said.
Most of my images have kind of a horizon. It takes a lot longer to do than a realistic painting.She paints on the silk when it is hanging across two supports and says it is extremely messy work. Sometimes she will take a work in progress upstairs from her workspace to look at it for a few days.
You keep looking at it and adding different things you think would be better until you’re satisfied, Roman said.Roman is having a solo show called Layers’ at the Canmore Art Guild, (CAG) gallery in Elevation Place at 700 Railway Avenue in Canmore starting from Saturday, April 20 to Tuesday, May 7, 2019.She is the initiator and one of the curators for the Canmore Abstract annual exhibition, in its fourth year, and she is one of 14 artists in in the show. This year it runs from March 9 to 26 at the CAG Gallery.The opening reception is on March 8 at 7 pm.Her public art piece triptych River’ is hanging on the round wall of the Council Chamber in the Canmore Town Hall.Her designs are also on Canmore utility boxes including the one beside the Senior’s Centre and the one beside the bus stop behind the library.For more information please visit her website at http://www.romandana.com.
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Shots fired at Romney Meadows damages bus stop, nearby vehicle
An argument between two groups of people outside the Romney Meadows Apartments resulted in shots fired, according to police.
Shots fired at Romney Meadows damages bus stop, nearby vehicle An argument between two groups of people outside the Romney Meadows Apartments resulted in shots fired, according to police. Check out this story on jconline.com: https://www.jconline.com/story/news/2019/06/03/shots-fired-romney-meadows-damages-bus-stop-nearby-vehicle/1328251001/
Jillian Ellison, Lafayette Journal & Courier Published 11:34 a.m. ET June 3, 2019
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LAFAYETTE, Ind.— An argument between two groups of people outside the Romney Meadows Apartments resulted in shots fired this weekend, according to police.
At about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, Lafayette Police responded to a report of shots fired at the bus stop on Old Romney Road near Romney Meadows, a news release said.
Upon investigation, officers found several gun shots had been fired, damaging the bus stop structure and a vehicle parked nearby, according to the release, but no one was injured.
The investigation is on-going, while detectives are continuing to compile details provided by witnesses.
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You Are What You Eat: A Rosh Hashanah Seder
By Donna Maher, Assistant Director of the Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation Iranian Community Outreach at The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
The reviving blasts of the shofar are upon us to remind us to wake up.
Growing up as an Iranian-American Jew, I’ve been lucky enough to celebrate new beginnings each year according to the Gregorian calendar (New Year’s Eve/Day), the Jewish calendar (Rosh Hashanah), and the Persian calendar (Nowruz). And as I got older, each represented a different part of my identity. Still, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, remains my favorite because it’s truly about rebirth — a time of spiritual correction to reflect on the past, to grow from it, and to move forward. A fresh start. A clean slate.
Like many Persian families, we gather on the first and second night of the New Year and welcome the holiday with a Rosh Hashanah Seder — reciting blessings, eating delicious foods, and connecting with one other.
This practice dates back thousands of years and was mentioned in the Babylonian Talmud. Many believe that at one point it was practiced by Jews of all cultural backgrounds. Today it remains a beloved Persian ritual. The Seder consists of nine symbolic signs (simanim – in Hebrew) represented by different foods that reflect what we want from G-d in the year to come. Each sign is accompanied by a blessing that begins with “Yehi ratzon” (“May it be your will”), and each food has been carefully chosen based on its taste, shape, or name. My family’s Seder traditions always include the signs and blessings in Hebrew, English, and Persian, and my favorite part is eating the bean stew.
On the topic of Rosh Hashanah and the sound of the shofar, I recently had a huge wake-up call: I’ve been welcoming Rosh Hashanah with a Seder for my entire life — decades — and while I know why we eat each food, I never took a moment to stop and think about how to apply these blessings to my life.
Sadly, I must admit that this exquisite, deep tradition had become a yearly routine in my life, with minimal consciousness. And if I’m feeling this way, thousands of other Persian Jews, and perhaps Sephardi Jews, must also be struggling with how to personalize the Seder.
In an effort to fuse a little mindfulness into this beautiful ritual, I’ve shared the traditional representations and my own deeper interpretations of these signs below.
SIMANIM:
Dates — “To end our enemies” or “Simplicity/innocence”: In what area/towards whom can I practice more compassion? In what ways do I want personal growth?
Beans — “Abundance”: In what area would I like to experience “abundance” in the year to come?
Leeks — “To cut off enemies”: What personal traits or self-sabotaging habits are no longer serving me?
Beets — “To depart”: What do I want to leave behind in the new year that’s holding me back?
Squash/Pumpkin/Gourd — “To proclaim” or “To announce”: What do I want to be known for this year? What’s my intention for the year?
Pomegranate — “Mitzvot”: What acts of kindness do I want to practice in the year to come?
Apples Dipped in Honey — “To have a sweet new year”: What sweetness and blessings do I want?
Meat from Animal Head (cow tongue) or Head of Lettuce — “Leadership”: Where do I want to lead this year? What leadership skills do I want to improve and what actions can I take to enhance those skills?
Fish/Lungs/Popcorn — “Lightness”: What practices can I implement to give me peace of mind, to have more playfulness in the year to come, and to connect to my inner light?
Last year, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles launched the Y&S Nazarian Iranian Young Leadership Initiative in partnership with the Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation. I was hired with the goal of celebrating the heritage of Iranian Jewry and engaging more Iranian Jewish young adults as participants and leaders throughout the community at large. Through this initiative, we hosted “Eat, Explore, Embody,” a Rosh Hashanah intention-setting program based on the simanin from the Persian Rosh Hashanah Seder. At this program, an intimate group of young professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds gathered together to eat these traditional foods, look in to their deeper meaning, and think about what they want to create in the upcoming Jewish New Year.
It’s heartwarming to remember that the blessings of the Rosh Hashanah Seder that my family recites in Los Angeles today are the same words that my great grandparents recited in Iran, their parents before them, and on and on. I find it beautiful that I can find meaning in these ancient traditions.
I have committed myself to teaching my colleagues and the greater Jewish community about Persian Jews, but, as it turned out, I’m the one who is also learning and growing in unprecedented ways. And Rosh Hashanah hasn’t even begun.
To learn more about the Federation’s work and the Y&S Nazarian Iranian Young Leaders Initiative, visit www.yaJewishLA.org or email Nazarian@JewishLA.org.
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First Ice Panfish
By Bob Jensen - November 13, 2019
Ice has arrived on the ponds and small lakes earlier than usual in the northern areas of where people go ice-fishing. In fact, there are some places where anglers are already on the ice and catching fish. Ice-fishing action can be good all season, but it seems like anglers get really excited about early ice, and ponds and small, wind-protected lakes are the first places to offer early ice-fishing. These bodies of water are often home to lots of panfish, and many early ice-anglers target panfish. If you're an early-ice person, the following ideas might help you achieve more success on your early-ice panfish adventures.
Brian Brosdahl with a big bluegill that he caught on a tiny jig.
First thing, and this is so important: Make really sure the ice is safe. You don't need to be the first one out there. If there are other people on the ice, and if they're bigger than you, you should be okay. Still, it's a good idea to wear a life-jacket on early ice. Cabela's offers inflatable vests that are comfortable, you won't even know you have it on, but they'll keep you above the ice if something bad should happen. However, don't put yourself in that situation. Some folks say that "the ice is never safe", and while that may be true, there are times when it's more reliable than other times. Just do all you can to be on safe ice.
We're going to be walking to our spots, so you'll want to keep equipment to a minimum. Early ice is one of the times when anglers really appreciate the new generation of ice-augers. Augers such as the K-Drill are powered by an electric drill. These are so much lighter that traditional drills, and the new batteries will enable you to drill as many holes as you need. One small box of jigs and some waxworms or spikes, one rod/reel and maybe a backup combo are about all you need for early ice panfish.
Look for panfish in areas where you caught them in the fall. Weedbeds can be very good, but shallow rushes can be outstanding also.
Get on your starting spot early. Remember, we're fishing just a short distance from the fish. They're straight under us, and they're going to be spooky. Drill a few holes, then let the area calm down a bit. Oftentimes it will take a little while before fish in shallow water will start biting after you've popped some holes.
Once you're set up, don't move any more than you need to. Even if you're quiet, the fish will detect movement and get spooked again. Remember, the fish might be just three or four feet below you. Oftentimes you'll be able to see them down there.
If bluegills or yellow bass or the like are the target, go with tiny baits. Panfish such as bluegills and sunfish like smaller baits because they have small mouths. Northland has tungsten jigs in several different configurations that are outstanding for panfish. Tungsten jigs are tiny, but heavy for their physical size. That means they look small, which the fish like, but fish heavy, which an angler likes.
If crappies are what you're after, go with a bigger bait. Usually a sixteenth ounce presentation will do the job. Crappies often prefer a bait tipped with a small minnow.
Small baits fish better on small diameter line. Three pound test Floroice is strong and easy to handle, and the fish can't see it very well.
When you're convinced that it's time to get on the ice, keep these ideas in mind and you'll increase your chances for success on early ice panfish.
Bob Jensen is the host of the Fishing the Midwest television series, a series of television fishing shows that highlight fishing locations and techniques throughout the Midwest. He also writes a syndicated fishing column and does fishing seminars throughout the Midwest. He is a former fishing guide and tournament angler. Visit Bob's web site at www.fishingthemidwest.com.
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Doctor from Racine facing felony drug distribution charges
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KENOSHA — A local physician is charged with 61 counts of felony drug distribution, alleged to have been overprescribing Adderall, oxycodone and weight-loss drugs.
Nedal Mejalli, 57, of Racine, was a family practice doctor and a hospitalist at Froedtert South, which runs hospitals in Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie, until spring 2019 when he was charged with stalking a 22-year-old woman who worked as a certified nursing assistant at Froedtert Kenosha Hospital.
The young woman in that case told police she had been in a consensual relationship with Mejalli in 2018, but said he had been stalking her and harassing her since their breakup. The criminal charges were filed in March 2019 after he was alleged to have approached the woman in the hospital cafeteria and threatened to kill her.
According to the criminal complaint for the new charges, the drug investigation began at about the same time as police were investigating the stalking complaint.
The complaint states that the federal Drug Enforcement Administration began investigating “suspicious prescribing practices” by Mejalli in February 2019 based on information received from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
Among the people cited in the complaint for the drug charges is the same woman named as the victim in the stalking case. She told a federal investigator and a Kenosha Police detective that Mejalli “regularly took Adderall with vodka and kept Adderall in his pockets.”
The criminal counts in the complaint are related to prescriptions written to three other women. One of the three said she was a heroin and prescription painkiller addict who met Mejalli when she was a dancer at a strip club, telling investigators he wrote her prescriptions and would send a man to bring her pills when she was “dope sick.”
The attorney representing Mejalli on the drug charges could not be reached for comment.
The complaint cites three women who received prescription drugs from Mejalli, including the dancer and two women who were health care workers.
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Meadow Meats in Rathdowney may have to close permanently say owners as beef protest continues
Protesting beef farmers in Rathdowney meeting Kilkenny Fianna Fail TD John McGuinness during the protest in August
The owners of the Meadow Meats in Rathdowney have warned the facility may close as a result of the ongoing blockade by protesters.
Talks between various beef stakeholders took place at the weekend – but despite reports that agreement had been reached, and the blockades would be lifted, not all farmers are happy with the proposals and protests continued at the factory gates in Rathdowney, as they have for almost a month now by independent farmers.
The agreement reached on Sunday includes: a number of interventions for beef producers; actions for improving information along the supply chain; the provision of a Beef Market Taskforce; and the implementation of an EU regulation on price reporting.
However, the agreement is conditional on blockades and protests being removed immediately.
No cattle have been slaughtered at the factory in Rathdowney in weeks and it is entirely shut down.
Staff at the plant were laid off temporarily last week, but the company has said the lay-offs may become permanent.
Meadow Meats, which is owned by the Dawn Meats Group, issued a statement on Monday evening where they claimed that in recent days 300 local farmers have been in contact wanting to sell more than 10,000 cattle into the abattoir.
A spokesperson for Meadow Meats said: “The current situation is unsustainable and we cannot rule out having to close the business, meaning Laois’s only beef factory would not be available to service the local farmer community.”
Almost 100 people work at Meadow Meats, which is the largest employer in Rathdowney.
Meadow Meats said that “none of the protestors” are suppliers of cattle to the factory.
Continuing, the statement said: “Their illegal blockade is in breach of a permanent court order and shows contempt for the deal agreed over the weekend between seven farmer representative groups, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and the beef processors.”
It further outlined that there have been “many instances of intimidation, verbal and physical abuse displayed over this dispute”.
The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has called on farmers involved in the beef factory dispute to give the agreement reached over last weekend a chance.
Minister Creed says the voices of the protesting farmers has been heard and that the agreement was a compromise where nobody got everything they wanted.
He acknowledged that price is a central concern but says legally that could not be discussed.
Minister Creed appealed to farmers to consider what continuing their protest means, arguing the future of the beef sector is in their hands.
Six of the country’s largest and longest-established farm organisations are recommending the settlement terms.
However, the group, Independent Farmers of Ireland, set up to represent farmers at the factory gates, said it would neither accept nor reject the settlement proposals.
RTÉ News reported that representatives of the Beef Plan Movement and the Independent Farmers of Ireland have been in direct communication with factory managers at local level around the country in a bid to see if an increase in the base price for beef can be attained this week if the protests come to an end.
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director has the sweetest reaction to Awkwafina’s Globes win
Director Jon M. Chu and his young daughter were psyched for Awkwafina’s historic Golden Globes win Sunday night.
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By Christie D’ZurillaStaff Writer
Jon M. Chu, director of “Crazy Rich Asians,” had a sweet moment with his daughter Sunday night as Awkwafina’s name was announced as a winner at the Golden Globes.
Awkwafina, born Nora Lum, took home the trophy for lead actress in a comedy/musical for her performance in “The Farewell.” She was the first female performer of Asian descent to do so, after Constance Wu was nominated last year but didn’t win.
“A memory I will never forget tonight is my daughter and I jumping up and down screaming for @Awkwafina winning BEST ACTRESS @goldenglobes and seeing the look in my daughter’s eyes of pure admiration for the woman on the screen that looks like her,” tweeted Chu, who directed the 31-year-old in her breakout 2018 role in “Crazy Rich Asians.” “Nora, we love you so much.”
A memory I will never forget tonight is my daughter and I jumping up and down screaming for @Awkwafina winning BEST ACTRESS @goldenglobes and seeing the look in my daughter’s eyes of pure admiration for the woman on the screen that looks like her. 😭 Nora, we love you so much.❤️
— Jon M. Chu (@jonmchu) January 6, 2020
“Crazy Rich Asians” costar Henry Golding chimed in as well on Instagram, saying, “Damn... This girl just blew us all away! Congrats on the golden Globe @awkwafina, so much love to you!”
Damn... This girl just blew us all away! Congrats on the golden Globe @awkwafina, so much love to you! ❤️🙌🏼
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Chu’s daughter, Willow, was born in July 2017, the year before “Crazy Rich Asians” came out. He and wife Kristen Hodge also have a son, Jonathan Heights, who was born in July and named after his upcoming Lin-Manuel Miranda movie “In the Heights,” which he was filming at the time.
Written and directed by Lulu Wang, “The Farewell” marked the dramatic lead debut for Awkwafina. In the film, she plays Billi, an American woman whose family has chosen to keep the truth of a terminal diagnosis from her grandmother in China.
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Over breakfast on a recent morning in Beverly Hills, Awkwafina proudly estimated that 80% of the people she’s met at screenings of her latest film, “The Farewell,” have come up to her misty-eyed.
“The Farewell” was nominated in the Globes’ foreign-film category, where “Parasite” took home the trophy.
“I don’t know a lot about how those different things are categorized, but it definitely is in a lot of Chinese,” Awkwafina told The Times last month after the nominations were announced. “I think my Chinese would be considered foreign to anybody because it’s so bad!”
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Even with today’s highly advanced medical technology, mistakes at hospitals, including medical centers in the Detroit area, are all too common — both within and outside the operating room. Unfortunately, according to the Journal of Patient Safety, up to 440,000 patients who go to the hospital each year suffer some type of harm that contributes to their death.
In fact, hospital mistakes are the third leading cause of death in America. However, unlike the other leading causes of death — heart disease and cancer — death and injury from hospital mistakes are preventable. Those hospital mistakes are known as medical malpractice. If you have been harmed by medical malpractice, we at Goodman Acker P.C. can help you take immediate legal action.
We have obtained the following successful results:
A $337,500 settlement in Wayne County, Michigan against a hospital for failure to timely diagnose tongue cancer
A $592,500 settlement in Wayne County, Michigan, for a male patient based on a failure to timely diagnose and treat infection.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is defined as improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, nurse, or other type of healthcare professional. When you are receiving treatment, medical professionals owe you a duty to provide competent care. Medical malpractice can occur through an act of negligence, such as an operating room error during surgery or a dosage error in a prescription medication. It can occur at any stage in the treatment process and may involve many types of hospital workers, including doctors, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, pharmacists or lab technicians.
Common Types of Hospital Mistakes
Some of the most common types of hospital mistakes we've seen in Michigan include:
Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. A large percentage of hospital mistakes are the result of patients being either misdiagnosed or diagnosed late, resulting in missed opportunities for treatment that could have prevented more serious illness or injury, or even the patient’s death.
Incorrect medications or dosages. It is estimated that approximately 1.5 million people each year are affected by incorrect medication dosages in the U.S., either by a doctor writing an incorrect dosage amount on a prescription, or by having an improper amount of medication administered.
Anesthesia errors. Anesthesia errors can take many forms, such as the failure to investigate a patient’s medical history for possible allergies or complications, or by not informing a patient of the risks that can take place if pre-operative instructions are not followed. Even minor errors when using anesthesia may result in brain damage, permanent injury or death.
Errors during surgery. A multitude of errors could occur during a patient’s surgery. For example, a surgeon could be negligent during the operation itself and puncture a vital organ, or the operating staff could make a mistake during or after the actual procedure, resulting in infection or other serious complications.
Failure to timely respond to emergency treatment. Failing to respond in a timely manner to emergency treatment is also a common hospital mistake that could result in further injury, or even unnecessary death.
Performance of unnecessary procedures. The performance of unnecessary procedures is another serious hospital mistake. In addition to the physical pain and suffering that unnecessary medical procedures can cause, these situations are also financially costly.
Take the Next Step with Our Detroit Personal Injury Lawyer at Your Side
Proving medical malpractice in Michigan is challenging and requires an attorney familiar with hospital mistake claims. Goodman Acker P.C. is the firm you need. We’ve handled countless medical malpractice claims in the Detroit metro area — and we can help you too. Because medical malpractice cases have strict time limits for filing legal claims, it is important to move forward with your case as soon as you believe malpractice has occurred.
For more information about how we can assist you, please give us a call today.
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Rinpung Dzong
Rinpung Dzong, Bhutan
One travelling to Paro, the business capital of Bhutan cannot miss the majestic fortress of Rinpung Dzong. The Dzong is essentially a translation for Buddhist monastery and Rinpung means heap of jewel. The conjoint meaning of a jewelled fortress is not very far off from reality. It is indeed one of the most beautiful structures in Bhutan. No wonder the government has made it their administrative headquarters and also as the house of monastic body for the district of Paro Dzongkhag. The sheer size, look and architecture of the fortress monastery have made it a tentative site of World Heritage in Bhutan in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Rinpung monastery was one of the first of its kind in Bhutan. This palace has been a seat of Buddhism in the country and also a seat of power since the 15th century CE. History states that in the beginning it was a small crag offered by the locals to the sage Lama Drung Drung Gyal who made a five storey temple and shrine at this place to preach the teachings of Buddha and make it a sacred establishment for Buddhists. Later in duration of time the descendents of the Lama of Hungrel bestowed this monastery to the monarch of the Drupka Lineage for his patronage towards Buddhist belief. The man was called Zhabdrung Rinpoche, aka Ngawang Nmagyal, rebuilt this temple to the fortress we see today.
The construction of the fortress monastery was done in many layers due to numerous rebuilding works thanks to manmade and natural calamities. The pagoda structured complex houses as many as 14 chapels and shrines. The fortress is truly a majestic sight to behold.
Paro tourism is greatly influenced by Rinpung Dzong and the weeklong Tsheche religious festival is the main attraction where people celebrate with pomp and glamour of the ethnic culture. Being the only airport city in Bhutan the travelling worries to Paro goes down to nil for the tourists.
Rinpung Dzong open at 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM in Summer and 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM in Winter
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On November 15, 2013, Christopher Leritz won a defense verdict for his client, CWF Wood Products, Inc., in a double wrongful death case in Howell County, Missouri Circuit Court. CWF was insured by Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company.
In 2007, CWF Lumber contracted with independent logger Kenneth Shomaker to perform all logging operations, including transportation of cut timber from the forest to CWF's Mill.
As part of the timber sale contract between the United States Forest Service and CWF, CWF was required to name a purchaser's representative who had full authority to act on behalf of CWF with regard to the timber harvesting operations. At the time of the accident at issue, Shomaker was a purchaser's representative on behalf of CWF.
On September 20, 2007, Timothy and Shelley Blunkall were killed when their pickup truck was struck head-on when Shomaker's logging truck and trailer loaded with approximately 80,000 lbs of raw timber crossed the centerline of the highway and drove into the Blunkalls' lane. The Blunkalls left three minor children. The Blunkall children were the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
Plaintiffs alleged that the logger Shomaker was an agent of CWF and CWF was thereby liable for the negligent acts of Shomaker. Plaintiffs also alleged that CWF was negligent in its selection and hiring of Shomaker as Shomaker operated his truck without the required commercial license and operated his truck in an unsafe condition. The court allowed plaintiffs to submit both theories of recovery to the jury.
Plaintiffs argued that the requirements of the Forest Service contract gave CWF sufficient control over the logger to make the logger CWF's agent, as the logger had full authority to act on CWF's behalf with the Forest Service. Plaintiffs also argued that CWF hired a dangerous and incompetent logger who did not have the skill and qualifications to safely operate an 80,000 lb log because the logger was cited for 17 separate licensing and equipment violations by the Highway Patrol after the collision. Defendant argued that CWF did not control, nor did it have the right to control, the physical activities of the logger and his employees, as required by Missouri law to create an agency relationship. Defendant also argued that the local custom and practice was that loggers and truck owners themselves make sure they were properly licensed and their equipment was in good working order.
The jury deliberated over three hours before returning a defendant's verdict on all counts.
Because of prior set-offs and judgments, the jury was to consider liability only, and damages were set at $1,000,000. The plaintiffs' last demand was $950,000 and defendant's last offer was $250,000.
Christopher Leritz is a St. Louis, Missouri attorney who practices insurance, commercial and tort litigation and trial work in Missouri and Southern Illinois.
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UFC 229 Salaries: Conor McGregor & Khabib Bank Millions
The hype for Saturday’s (Sat., October 6, 2018) UFC 229 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is in full swing. We saw that when Conor McGregor tried to kick Khabib Nurmagomedov at the ceremonial weigh-ins earlier today. Now, we’ve found how much both fighters will earn for the all-out chaos in the official UFC 229 salaries.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) released the official numbers this evening (Fri., October 5, 2018). McGregor and Nurmagomedov will both earn multimillion-dollar paydays to fight each other tomorrow night. The undefeated champion will earn $2,000,000 with no win bonus.
Former champion McGregor is returning from a nearly two-year absence to fight for the title he never lost. He’ll earn more than the champ, raking in a $3,000,000 purse with no win bonus as well.
While that may sound like peanuts based on the record-breaking payday McGregor has been touting, it only tells part of the story. The figures do not include the huge back-end pay-per-view revenue both fighters are expected to accrue. The card is expected to sell 2,000,000 or more buys. Dana White has even suggested the card will sell 3,000,000. That would therefore break the prior UFC record by a wide margin.
The fighter to earn the biggest payday aside from Khabib and McGregor is former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis. He will earn $145,000 to show with another $145,000 to win.
Check out the full UFC 229 salaries below.
UFC 229 Official Salaries:
Khabib Nurmagomedov ($2,000,000/$0)
Conor McGregor ($3,000,000/$0)
Tony Ferguson ($150,000/$5,000)
Anthony Pettis ($145,000/$145,000)
Ovince Saint Preux ($86,000/$86,000)
Dominick Reyes ($45,000/$45,000)
Derrick Lewis ($135,000/$135,000)
Alexander Volkov ($75,000/$75,000)
Michelle Waterson ($50,000/$50,000)
Felice Herrig ($40,000/$40,000)
Sergio Pettis ($46,000/$46,000)
Jussier Formiga ($43,000/$43,000)
Vicente Luque ($38,000/$38,000)
Jailin Turner ($10,000/$10,000)
Aspen Ladd ($12,000/$12,000)
Tonya Evinger ($30,000/$30,000)
Scott Holtzman ($20,000/$20,000)
Alan Patrick ($25,000/$25,000)
Gray Maynard ($54,000/$54,000)
Nik Lentz ($50,000/$50,000)
Ryan LaFlare ($33,000/$33,000)
Tony Martin ($28,000/$28,000)
Conor McGregor Boasts Record ‘Eight-Figure’ Payday For UFC 229
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Lafayette Parish School System Student Selected for 2019-2020 Scholastic Kids Press
The Lafayette Parish School System is excited to announce that one of our students, Miss Zhorie’l Tapo, has been selected to serve as a Kid Reporter for the 2019-2020 Scholastic Kids Press. Previously known as Scholastic News Kids Press Corps, the award-winning program is in its twentieth year and encourages student involvement in current events, by telling the stories from their prospective.
Zhorie’l is the only student selected from Louisiana and she will serve on the diverse team with forty-nine other reporters, ages ten to fourteen, representing the United States, Puerto Rico, and several countries around the world. She will be covering events throughout our state, region, and nation on topics including entertainment, sports, and breaking news. Her articles will appear on the Scholastic Kids Press website and may appear in their Classroom Magazines.
Miss Tapo was chosen as a 2016 Leader in Me Student Speech Contest Grand Prize winner for her speech titled “Declaration of Leadership.” She is the daughter of Leah and Carl Tapo and big sister to Zholai and Zuela. Zhorie’l is in the fifth grade and attends L.J. Alleman Middle School. In addition to taking talented theatre classes, Zhorie’l enjoys playing volleyball, singing in church, playing the violin, and acting. She has appeared in several commercials, episodic television series, and movies filmed throughout Louisiana.
We are very proud of Zhorie’l and look forward to reading her interesting articles. For more information on the 2019-2020 Scholastic Kids Press, please visit their website at
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Vol. 2 No. 13 · 3 July 1980
Mark Elvin
The Pinyin Chinese-English Dictionary
edited by Wu Jingrong.
Commercial Press (Peking and Hong Kong)/Pitman, 976 pp., £12, November 1979, 0 273 08454 2Show More
This is a dictionary of a language that does not yet quite exist. If this seems a paradoxical way to talk of standard modern Chinese, the paradox is easily enough resolved by a brief account of its origins. Let us, for the sake of simplicity, take the spoken and the written languages separately.
The subdialects spoken in the northern part of China have long been a mosaic of vernaculars that are more or less mutually comprehensible, but only very more or less. Since the late 19th century efforts have been made to evolve a standard form that would serve as a common medium of communication for all Chinese, whether from the north or not. The 1911 revolution interrupted a Central Congress of Teachers, meeting in the capital to devise such a national language (guoyu). In 1919 a rather complicated National Pronunciation was created, and recorded by Y.R. Chao, who later remarked that for more than ten years he was the only person in the country who actually spoke this artificial correct Chinese. A simpler system was adopted in 1932, very close to the Peking pronunciation system, and used as the basis for the Dictionary of the National Language published from 1937 to 1945. All later dictionaries of standard modern Chinese, including the one under review here, have been based on this pioneering work, although the overlap of phrases defined is now probably under 50 per cent. All of them have been, of intention, prescriptive as much as descriptive.
At the same time as this ‘common speech’ was being developed, there was a parallel movement to adopt the spoken language for writing on serious subjects. As early as 1898, enthusiasts like Ch’iu Ting-liang had attacked traditional literary Chinese (whose more recondite forms could only be understood by a small élite) as ‘a matchless vehicle for keeping the nation in ignorance’. He was overstating his case. Evelyn Rawski’s recent work has shown that there was quite a high level of popular literacy in pre-modern China, enough to support circulating libraries in the cities and a mass of cheap books, some of which sold for as little as the price of a bowl of noodles. Simple literary Chinese, stripped of allusions and erudite phrases, is not hard for a native speaker to learn, and can be a most effective means of communication. It was the basis of most newspaper Chinese in the first half of this century, and still is outside the People’s Republic.
The old written language was largely unintelligible when spoken aloud, but it served as the written esperanto on which the administrative and cultural unity of China depended. With its decline, national cohesion has demanded that everybody learn the new northern standard, at least as a second tongue. The government of the PRC has continued and intensified earlier efforts in this direction, and with a high degree of success, especially among the young.
But unification has had its price. The early propagandists for the universal use of the vernacular believed that its closeness to life gave it an energy and a sensitivity that were impossible for the frozen literary style. Hu Shih pointed to the masterpieces of pre-modern colloquial writing, above all to novels such as The Story of the Stone, and championed books like Han Tzu-yun’s Flowers on the Sea, written in 1894 with Soochow dialect dialogue and a northern vernacular narrative. He argued that the ‘spirit and atmosphere’ of Han’s novel would have evaporated if his Shanghai characters had had to talk in dead literary phrases or even in contemporary Pekingese. Those familiar with the flat quality of the English English of many Scottish writers who sparkle in their own Scots will appreciate the problem. The emerging standard national language, required for reasons of state, is far from being a fully living tongue for most Chinese, to put it no more strongly; and the hope of regional literatures seems to have gone for ever.
The practical necessity for a uniform spoken and written norm will increase if ever the Chinese Government decides to abandon its morphemic script in favour of a phonemic one, such as ours, for general use. (‘Morphemic’ means that the Chinese writing system uses distinctive graphs for the smallest distinctive units of meaning rather than for the smallest distinctive units of sound. Thus ‘heliotropism’ requires three graphs, one each for ‘facing’, ‘sun’ and ‘character’.) Morphemic graphs, like Arabic numerals, do not depend on pronunciation to be intelligible. At present, phonemic scripts like Pinyin can only be used inside China as educational aids. After full language standardisation, they could in principle replace the old characters for general use, purchasing efficiency at the cost of cutting the people off from almost their entire literary inheritance. It is a choice that the Chinese are unlikely to be in a hurry to make.
Various systems of transliterating Chinese have been used by westerners since the 16th century. None of them are much good. Customary practice mixes them up, which compounds the confusion. There is only one argument, but it is a powerful one, for keeping to the current western mixture of two late 19th-century systems – Wade Giles and Post Office. In most newspapers, encyclopedias, atlases, and indices generally, the same names appear as the same, or more or less the same, making effective cross-referencing possible. Introducing a new system, particularly if, like Pinyin, it changes a lot of the initial letters, can only be defended if it is overwhelmingly superior. The one possible candidate for such a replacement was the tonal spelling created by Y.R. Chao and others under the Nationalist Government. In the 1950s, presumably for political reasons, the PRC rejected this and opted for the relatively mediocre Pinyin, which is a version of a Russian system. This presumably irreversible mistake has made the transliterator’s babel worse than it has been since the middle of the 19th century.
Chinese has not had a problem creating new terms for new ideas. As early as 1913, Mateer published a dictionary of Chinese neologisms covering science and current affairs. The usual method has been to match morpheme with morpheme, as in the example of ‘heliotropism’. Sometimes an idea is rendered more generally. ‘Evolution’ is ‘advancing-transformation’, and ‘gravitation’ is ‘attraction-power-effect’. The very ease of this process has led to numerous competing alternative terms. ‘Airplane’ was at first either ‘fly-ship’ or ‘fly-machine’, but in recent years the first of these has been reserved for lighter-than-air craft. There are two main ‘dialects’ of modern Chinese. One is the PRC standard of the Pinyin and the other mainland dictionaries; the other is the Diaspora standard represented by, for example, Cheng I-li’s New English-Chinese Dictionary published in Hong Kong. To give one example only: a ball-point pen is a ‘round-pearl-brush’ in the first, and either an ‘atom-steel-brush’ or a ‘magic-pearl-brush’ in the second.
Translation of western books has led to structural changes first in written and then in spoken Chinese. The old literary style was based on a remarkable, and very economical, system of what might be called ‘two-level complementary linear ordering’. The sequence of ideas at sentence level was from general to particular: contexts of time, space and topic were followed by the agent or the actor, and then by a categorisation, comment, consequence or action, with further detailed specifications appended. Sentences of this sort could be embedded in other sentences. At phrase level, the sequence was reversed, and went from particular to general, with strings of qualifiers preceding the term qualified. Marker-terms were sparingly used to prevent ambiguities and sharpen the sense. There was no exact equivalent of the ‘word’ in our sense. Chinese linguistic chemistry bonded morphemes to each other in a variety of ways and with varying degrees of tightness. There was no inflection, and no parts of speech, though some morphemes and groups normally functioned as such in a fairly unambiguous manner. This summary is far too simple and schematic, but it indicates how the language could operate with no grammar as we would commonly understand it. Translationese has brought overt grammatical constructions and a wide use of suffixes defining word-class. It is still important to be sensitive to idea-order, but the latter is no longer so rigorously observed, being no longer so necessary.
In his superb Chinese-English Dictionary of Modern Usage, published in Hong Kong in 1962, Lin Yü-t’ang labelled compounds as ‘nouns’, ‘verbs’, and so forth. In my opinion, this was mistaken. Thus for zhengyin he gives ‘n. correct pronunciation’. The Pinyin, rightly, has both ‘to correct one’s pronunciation’ and ‘standard pronunciation’ – verb and noun. That a master-lexicographer should have thought such a procedure defensible shows how the tide of change is flowing. The Pinyin dictionary does not analyse the language. Unlike Chao and Yang’s Concise Dictionary of Spoken Chinese, it does not even label ‘free’ and ‘bound’ morphemes or show which compounds may be split by insertions in certain contexts, and which may not. Nor does the Pinyin show the effect of neighbouring tones on each other, which makes it an unreliable guide to pronunciation.
Somewhat primitive analytically, the dictionary becomes a fascinating document when set in its political and ideological context. An understandable taboo has caused the disappearance of the Kuomintang-flavoured term ‘national language’ (guoyu), an irony in a dictionary devoted to it. Modern notions of a heterodox nature are omitted. The reader will not find ‘telepathy’ (shenjing ganying shu) or ‘extrasensory perception’ (chaoganjueli). Obscene terms are censored. Jiba (‘cock’ = ‘penis’) is missing, and so is the more respectable yangwu, which has the same meaning. Considerately, it omits ‘big-nose’, an uncomplimentary term for westerners. Chauvinistically unacceptable names for geographical features are not even accorded the minimal existence needed for explanations. I am all for calling the highest mountain in the word by its Tibetan name, but to gloss Zhumulangma simply as ‘Qomolangma’ is carrying politico-lexicographical prudery to a ridiculous degree of uninformativeness.
It skirts the ideological minefields, sown during recent factional warfare, with a non-committal prudence. The 1965 New China Dictionary defined ru ‘Confucianism’ as ‘a school which advocated benevolence and righteousness’. The Workers’, Peasants’ and Soldiers’ Dictionary of 1973 gave it as a school that ‘represented the interests of the exploiting class’. The Pinyin, in 1979, says ‘Confucianism; Confucianist’ and avoids any definition. To be anti-Confucian would suggest a pro-Gang attitude: to be pro-Confucian would hardly be Maoist. More intriguing is the absence of the three terms for the ‘thesis’, ‘antithesis’ and ‘synthesis’ of the dialectic (often shortened to the triad zheng-fan-he). Even the Dictionary of the National Language, produced under the KMT, gives a six-line explanation. Is it because ‘synthesis’ hints at an easing of the class struggle? As the Pinyin helpfully reminds readers under the entry liangfenfa, ‘a Communist must acquire the Marxist dialectical concept of one dividing into two with regard to achievements and shortcomings, truth and falsehood.’ Glosses on terms of Cultural Revolution origin are either absent or inadequate. Kaimen banxue, the system of sending students periodically to participate in productive labour, is merely ‘open-door schooling’. Sanjiehe is given as ‘three-in-one combination’, and explained as the later union of old, middle-aged and young rather than as the original ‘triple alliance’ of old cadres, army officers and new activists. Occasionally political considerations lead to semantic confusion. Thus beiguanzhifenzi, ‘someone under surveillance’, is explained as ‘a person under the surveillance of the masses’, when it is of course the surveillance of the authorities that he is under. Here the wary reader has to translate the translation.
The Pinyin is designed to promote a society cleansed of superstitions and pre-Communist social relationships. The reader of Lin Yü-t’ang’s dictionary will find zhengqi to mean ‘a sense of honour, sense of right, the moral sense’. In the Pinyin it is ‘a healthy atmosphere’. Buddhist terms like zhengguo, ‘spiritual progress through the right path’, and Confucian ones like zhengming, ‘the doctrine of calling a thing by its right name’, have been exorcised into limbo. So have some traditional kinship terms, such as zhengshi, ‘principal wife’, and zhengzhi, ‘eldest son in the senior sublineage’. Status-defining terms of polite address are alive and well in Diaspora Chinese, as may be seen from Kuo Lin-juan’s Present-Day Practical Usage, a textbook for Hong Kong secondary schools. The majority do not figure in Pinyin. In return, there are numerous names of chemicals, minerals and plants, and what seems like the entire lexicon of Chinese medicine. There is an odour of self-congratulation in the dictionary’s emphasis on science, and certain Chinese inventions, such as the seismograph, are written up at some length.
Older Chinese dictionaries illustrated usage with tags such as ‘the filial son grows from the end of the rod,’ and ‘in a badly governed state it is a shame to enjoy wealth and honours.’ In much the same spirit, the Pinyin offers such aphorisms as ‘the lowly are the most intelligent; the élite are most ignorant,’ and ‘where the revisionist line prevailed, bad people were not looked down upon and good people were not looked up to.’ The examples of usage are a catechism of Chinese revolutionary belief (‘without destruction there can be no construction’) and improving exhortations (‘swimming is good for old people too’). I have done no computer count, but the detection and destruction of enemies seems to be a leitmotiv.
The English is full of what may be called ‘PRCese’ – terms which only occur in translations of Chinese Communist texts. ‘Bad element’ designates a person behaving contrary to Party policy, and ‘class status’ is a politically-assigned status defined in terms of a notional economic class.
Just occasionally the chill of everyday life comes through: in the terms ‘residence permit’, ‘food coupon’ and ‘denunciation meeting’, for instance, and in the sad example, ‘few people give birthday parties now.’ Much more entertaining are the proverbs and the picturesque language scattered through the pages ‘like stars in the sky or men on a chessboard’, to use a well-known Chinese expression. Someone who is meddlesome is ‘a dog trying to catch mice’. To insist on examining the realities before being convinced is ‘not to shed a tear until one sees the coffin’. Of someone who lacks self-knowledge it is said that ‘the eye cannot see its lashes.’ Perhaps the most appropriate of these sayings for a reviewer to end on is ‘the full bottle is silent, the half-filled bottle sloshes,’ which refers to the eagerness of the partially-informed to give opinions, and the silence of the wise.
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Churches at crossroads as Asia goes through rapid change
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Asian Church Leadership Conference participants visit Manila, the Philippines. Photo: Johanan Celine Valeriano
Asian Church Leadership Conference held in Manila, Philippines
(LWI) - Lutheran churches in Asia are determining their role and strengthening their Lutheran identity, in religiously and culturally diverse societies going through rapid economic growth, social and technological changes. This was discussed when The Lutheran World Federation’s (LWF) member churches in Asia met for the 2017 Asian Church Leadership Conference (ACLC).
“We need to sit together, listen to one another, express our challenges and our strengths, what we can do together through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Ms. Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF vice-president for Asia told the conference.
Some 50 church leaders representing LWF member churches in Asia gathered for the ACLC in Manila, the Philippines, 23-27 November under the theme “Asia Communion at the Crossroads: Discerning Our Journey Together”.
We need to sit together, listen to one another, express our challenges and our strengths, what we can do together through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
— Ms. Desri Maria Sumbayak LWF vice-president for Asia
The conference grappled with issues such as Lutheran identity, religious fundamentalism and ministerial formation and the church in the public space. The church leaders recognized that holistic mission, which includes proclamation, diakonia and advocacy, will remain a priority in the Asia region.
Proclamation of the Gospel: realities in Asia
“In Asia, we face different kinds of challenges when it comes to sharing our faith in a multicultural, multi-religious environment, but we have managed to live in harmony,” said Rev. Dr Martongo Sitinjak of the Protestant Christian Batak Church (HKBP) in Indonesia.
Johanan Celine Valeriano, a youth delegate from the Lutheran Church in the Philippines and an LWF Council member, said that diversity is part of Asia’s makeup. “I think our member churches in the global North can learn from us Asians on how to live in a pluralistic society and be truthful in our witness to the gospel.”
LWF vice-president for Asia Desri Maria Sumbayak speaks in a session on "Identifying Our Journey Together: Reports & Proposals." Photo: LWF/Apollos Domingo & Naiz Ramirez
Bishop Ben Chang of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong (ELCHK) called on the Asian church leaders to address the socioeconomic imbalance in the region as the root cause of poverty and religious fundamentalism.
Asian Lutheran identity and ministerial formation
The church leaders from Asia identified that their common identity as Lutherans needs to be strengthened to collaborate and address global issues that affect member churches in the region.
Rev. Joseph Soren, president of the Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church, urged the Asia church leaders to form a network between churches and their mission partners to make the Lutheran identity more visible.
From left to right: Rev Pan Li-Yen and Bishop Esra Sinaga during a Group Discussion on 'Discerning Our Journey Together' on 24.11.2017 during the ACLC 2017 at the Lutheran Center, Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippines. Photo: LWF/Apollos Domingo & Naiz Ramirez
Rev. Dr Philip Lok, LWF area secretary for Asia, reaffirmed the global communion’s commitment to further strengthen the Lutheran identity of the member churches in Asia, through its work in the coming years.
“Our church envisions itself as a leading missionary church, our efforts are then to be focused on encouraging our young people to enter full-time ministry, to be equipped to serve,” noted Rev. Antonio Reyes, president of the Lutheran Church in the Philippines, who co-hosted ACLC 2017.
Holy Communion served to ACLC2017 participants and congregation members at Trinity Lutheran Church, Manila, Philippines. Photo: LWF/Apollos Domingo & Naiz Ramirez
During the closing worship of the meeting, Rev. Dr Batara Sihombing, general secretary of the Indonesian Christian Church (HKI), underscored the fact that the church in Asia is at a crossroads.
“We need to remind ourselves to bear the cross of Christ daily and our prayer should be ‘your kingdom come, your will be done,’” he concluded.
By Steven Lawrence, LWF regional officer for the Expression of Communion in Asia. Edited by LWF communications.
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CLAIM: Older Liberals May Approve of Biden’s Creepy Behavior
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‘I bet you’re as bright as you are good looking…’
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(Brian Freimuth, Liberty Headlines) Harassing women and making suggestive remarks toward adolescent girls might be a successful part of Joe Biden’s campaign, some on the Left now claim.
Though many younger Democrats have criticized Biden’s conduct toward women, older ones just might see the behavior as a nostalgic throwback to the times before politically correct culture and the #MeToo movement.
An article published on Vox last week catalogued Biden’s creepiest advances toward females and the criticism he had received for his behavior.
However, liberals at Vox argued some might not have a problem with the former vice president’s intrusive behavior, such as telling the brothers of a 13-year-old Iowa girl last week to “keep the guys away from your sister” and telling a 10-year-old recently, “I bet you’re as bright as you are good looking.”
Astead Wesley of The New York Times also weighed in on Twitter, saying that the 76-year-old Biden appeals to many older Democrats who are not on board with the radical political correctness embraced by younger Democrats.
we talk abt Biden’s candidacy as a rejection of the progressive ideological moment but it’s also, in my talks w/ some voters, a vessel for those Dems who think recent movements have made the party too “PC.” They’re not supporting him in spite of actions like this, but bc of it
— Steadman™ (@AsteadWesley) June 12, 2019
Attention on Biden’s long track-record of inappropriate conduct, propelled largely by his opponents on the Left, appeared to peak shortly before the former vice president made the official announcement about his candidacy.
In March, several months after Biden smelled her hair and planted an unwelcome kiss on her head, former Nevada lieutenant governor candidate Lucy Flores wrote a piece describing the invasive behavior.
Biden responded to Flores remarks by posting a video on twitter in April in which he defended himself saying, “I shake hands, I hug people, I grab men and women by the shoulders,” he said. “It’s the way I’ve always been.”
Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I’ve heard what these women are saying. Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future. That’s my responsibility and I will meet it. pic.twitter.com/Ya2mf5ODts
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 3, 2019
At the end of the video, Biden promised to abide by changing social norms and respect women’s personal space.
But apparently Biden hasn’t kept his promise to change his conduct.
Now, even his liberal colleagues in the Democrat party have begun to call him by his nickname “Creepy Uncle Joe.”
The Democratic primary debates will take place on June 26. Given the level of scrutiny Biden has received, he will likely have to answer for his continued conduct toward women and young girls.
But should Biden, the current front-runner, emerge victorious from the scrum of progressive contenders, the media and the Left will almost assuredly circle the wagons to tamp down any criticism.
Despite their past hard-line positions on respecting women’s boundaries, media pundits will further attempt to rationalize and normalize the lewd conduct as Biden seeks to unseat President Donald Trump, much as they did during the blackface scandal of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam.
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Life is a Game of Poker by Jim “Cowboy” Childers
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Author and semiretired professional poker player Jim “Cowboy” Childers debuts with a brilliant fiction, philosophy book titled Life is a Game of Poker. This book caters not only players of the world famous card sport but to anyone interested in personal growth and success. Childers adeptly presents the parallel principles behind the game and real life.
Life is one big game of poker. The game’s esoteric nature is incredibly analogous to life. The game reveals the basic truths that life is a game of chance. To play, one must deal with the given. The game leaves no room for haste as it may the ruin momentum forever. It flows at a vigilant, cautious pace. The humble desire to win what is enough must not be clouded with the greed to take home everything. It is a not a game of constant wins. Rather it is a constant battle of ups and downs. One decision can ultimately ruin the game. Deliberate steps must be taken into account. It is not the art of reading people’s mind that facilitates winning but the skill of knowing the self downright to foresee what others are up to next.
Childers cleverly utilizes a fiction to convey the principles behind the game. A poker master himself, he takes readers to an insightful adventure of a young man, Dan, who plays his cards and his life with a little help from an older gentleman, Nevada. Dan discovers the most essential lessons in the game called the crash course of life.
“Poker has been compared to a mental boxing match,” says Childers. “It can be a battle of wits and wills of a man. It can be a test of one’s stamina, fortitude, belief system, courage, morals, imagination, intellect, instincts, faith, logic, creativity, intuition, tolerance, and patience—their total character.”
The game does not recognize financial status, race, creed or sex. Once on the table, players are even. It’s up to cards dealt, the best strategy and a tap of luck. Life is a Game of Poker is an outstanding book of the real lessons in life often learned the hard way. Childers grants readers a deep and striking experience to ponder upon with his debut book.
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Vatican official disapproves of Cardinals questioning Francis, says Pope’s collaborators must obey him
Archbishop Angelo Becciu, the Minister of Internal Affairs, disputes reports that the Holy Father is upset with those seeking clarification on 'Amoris Laetitia.'
Mon Dec 19, 2016 - 3:43 pm EST
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December 19, 2016 (LifeSiteNews) — A Vatican administrator disagrees with the action taken by the four Cardinals who asked Pope Francis for clarification about certain aspects in Amoris Laetitia regarding the sacraments for remarried divorced Catholics.
“As the Pope’s humble collaborator, I feel I have a duty to loyally tell him what I think when a decision is being taken — Once it is taken, I obey the Holy Father fully,” Archbishop Angelo Becciu, the Minister of Internal Affairs, said in an interview with Vatican Insider.
Becciu, who was appointed to his office by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in 2011, commented that the Pope is rather unfazed by the situation, contrary to other reports that say Francis is “boiling with rage.”
“The Pope is a very peaceful man, he is always good-spirited but obviously, every form of division causes him distress and pain,” Archbishop Becciu said.
The four Cardinals made a bold step in publishing their letter, but it has yet to receive an answer or comment from Pope Francis. While Archbishops Becciu claims that division in the Church causes Pope Francis pain, the Holy Father refuses to address certain passages of Amoris Laetitia that are causing the divide when a simple yes or no would put the matter to rest.
Becciu continued: “I will enter into the controversies, but I do wish to reiterate the principles I have always been taught by the healthy tradition of the Church: As the Pope’s humble collaborator, I feel I have a duty to loyally tell him what I think when a decision is being taken.” Then, Bacciu said, he would obey the Pope fully in his decision.
Becciu reiterated obedience to the Holy Father, yet seemingly fails to acknowledge that the four Cardinals seek an equally clear line for the Church universal to follow. The dubia has been written; the Pope has not responded to the request for further clarification.
For Becciu, the dubia puts the Church in danger. “The unity of the Church, for which Jesus sweated blood and gave his life, comes before my own ideas, however good they may be. Ideas that have involved disobedience have ruined the Church.” But if the dubia could or in fact does create a separation in the Church, why does the Pope not step in if he is keen on keeping unity?
Another Cardinal has taken the side of the four doubters. Cardinal Renato Martino, president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, explained that it would be “just if the Pope would respond,” in an interview with La Fede Quotidiana.
Having been asked about the dubia, Martino answered: “I see nothing bad in them. It is licit in a topic of doctrine to take recourse with the Pope and I think it is also just to respond.”
Martino also stressed strongly that the admission to Communion for “remarried” divorced Catholics is not and will never be possible: “The doctrine has not changed and will not change. The sacrament of matrimony is indissoluble. Certainly the ‘case by case’ of which Amoris Laetitia speaks can lead to dubious interpretations when one thinks of the pastoral viewpoint it follows.”
Regarding the recent publication of Misericordia et Misera, an Apostolic letter with which the Pope has granted all priests worldwide the capacity to lift the excommunication tied to the sin of abortion, Martino clarified what the media spun to be an alleged relaxation of the Church’s teaching on abortions.
“The risk of launching a message like this exists," he said. "People, especially in this very secularized context, could misunderstand it, and it is enough to see the reactions and interpretations of the mass media. I am sure that this was not the intention of the Pope and in reality in the document abortion remains a most grave sin.”
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1997 game wrap up LOL Defense Maryland
Demoralizing Defense
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Maryland's drive results yesterday...
The last five (5!) drives for the Terp's were all 3-and-outs.
If there's one word I would use to describe Michigan's defense it would have to be "demoralizing". Not only do they stop opposing offenses, but by the end of the game they make them want to not play football anymore. The last 5 3-and-outs weren't just Maryland not being able to move the ball...it was Maryland just wanting this thing to be over with.
As of week 6, Michigan's defense ranks...
#2 total defense
#5 rushing defense
#3 passing defense
#2 pass eff. defense
#2 scoring defense
#1 3rd down defense
#7 1st down defense
In 1997, Michigan's defense was by far the best in the country. They rode that defense to a 12-0 record, a Rose Bowl victory and a national championship. What doesn't get talked about much from that season was Michigan's offense, which finished a modest 44th in total offense that year. Aside from Charles Woodson's cameos on that side of the football, Michigan's offense wasn't much to talk about. They scored enough points to win, they protected leads, and they didn't screw up.
You can draw a lot of parallels between that offense and the 2015 iteration. There's nothing flashy about it Michigan's offense right now (which is to say it's not 2010), but when it's all said and done, it's enough to win games. When your defense doesn't even let opponents into field goal position, it's tough to lose.
It's easy to make sweeping generalizations and flattering comparisons because frankly, it helps us all feel better. At halftime yesterday, up 6-0, there wasn't much to feel very confident about offensively. Michigan's defense was doing their normal routine, but the offense was flat and sloppy. Jake Rudock made some poor decisions and some errant throws. The offensive line was having a tough time protecting the edges and opening running lanes, Mason Cole in particular looked like he was struggling a bit. And the running backs, let's just say, missed De'Veon Smith.
The second half was a welcome sight however. Michigan seemed to have found it's stride with both play-calling and execution. Drake Johnson made a solid pitch for more playing time. And with Green's struggles and Isaac's turnovers, he's clearly the 2nd option at this point. What was also great to see was Michigan's fullbacks getting more action. Houma's 12 yards on 2 carries, I believe, just begs for more touches.
But any story about this game has to feature the defense, which was brilliant. Channing Stribling was missing in action yesterday but you wouldn't have known it. Dymonte Thomas, Jeremy Clark, Jourdan Lewis, Jarrod Wilson, Delano Hill and Jabrill Peppers played brilliantly in the secondary. With Chris Wormley, Mo Hurst, Matt Godin, Ryan Glasgow, Big Willie Henry and Mario Ojemudia keeping Maryland's ground game in check, it was Michigan's defensive backs that would be tested all day...a test they passed easily.
"I mean ... there were a couple plays where they got first downs," Hurst said after the game. "We've got to look at that and correct it.
"They shouldn't have anything."
I mean, this is what it's come to. Michigan's defense expects perfection. When you have that, or even close to it, it doesn't matter what the offense is doing.
“The key to the game was when the offense made mistakes, our defense did not allow Maryland to capitalize on them,” Harbaugh said. “That was the difference.”
Michigan may not be 1997-caliber, but this is about as close as they've been since then – close enough to draw some comparisons. And with a favorable schedule packed with meaningful home games, I'll take that.
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100 years of Baselworld: a journey through time from 1917 to 2017
Published on 3/21/2017 by Christoph Spangenberg
With 29 exhibitors, the "Watches and Jewellery" group was a rather small sector at the first Swiss Sample Fair, or Muba, in 1917. Today, Baselworld, which is what it has grown into, is the most important gathering of the global watch and jewellery industry, at which the latest creations and innovations are presented. We invite you to join us on a journey through time: 100 years of watch and jewellery show. 100 years of Baselworld.
Every year, when Baselworld is held in the spring, the whole world has its eyes on Basel. That is when the most famous brands in the watch and jewellery industry present their new creations and innovations. In exhibition stands that are an experience in their own right. Some resplendent and ostentatious, some futuristic and modern, up to 1600 square metres in size and some with several floors. Around 145 000 visitors, buyers and journalists come to the exhibition halls. The event has a daily newspaper all of its own: the "Baselworld Daily News".
1917: the first Muba (Swiss Sample Fair) in Basel
It all began a hundred years ago. The first Muba opened its doors in Basel. It was set up as a Sample Fair to support Swiss industry at the time of the First World War. Of the 831 exhibiting companies, 29 belonged to the "Watches & Jewellery" group – a rather small sector for such a powerful industry. A few years before that, in 1912, the Swiss watch industry, with a market share of nearly 90 per cent, had more or less completely dominated the world market. At Muba it exhibited pocket watches, small wristwatches, wall clocks and chronometers. The principal items presented by the jewellery sector, on the other hand, were gold bracelets and rings, plus fashionable jewellery made of enamel and precious stones. The exhibitors also demonstrated the craftsmanship involved. The first Muba was a success. More than 300 000 visitors streamed into the halls, and the companies concluded business worth more than 20 million Swiss francs.
In 1923, the first small collective presentation by the Swiss watch industry, with 30 exhibitors, was staged at Muba. By 1931, the number of exhibitors had already grown to 70, and for the first time they presented their wares in a pavilion all of their own. A year after that, the fair management officially declared the watch sector to be an autonomous specialist fair.
The Muba “gem" goes international
The watch fair continued to be held even after outbreak of the Second World War. Throughout the war years, the media regularly praised it as the Muba “gem", reflecting the "strong will to hold out". In 1972, under the new fair director, Frédéric Walthard, exhibitors from other European countries were admitted too. Yet another milestone came in 1973, when the watch fair was held as an independent specialised fair in parallel to Muba under the name of "European Watch and Jewellery Fair (EUSM)". Exhibitors attended from Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. "EUSM" grew rapidly and set a new record in 1975, attracting more than 60 000 specialist buyers.
In 1984, the Watch and Jewellery Show was split off entirely from Muba. It was given the new name of BASEL 84 and was more international than it had ever been before. Of the 1550 exhibitors, only some 500 or so were from Switzerland, while more than 2000 visitors came from the USA and 8000 from other regions of the world. At BASEL 86, exhibitors from non-European countries were then also admitted, which made it the first truly international edition. From that time on, there was a steady increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors alike. The BASEL fair became one of the industry’s most important events anywhere in the world, which was underscored by adding “World Watch and Jewellery Show” to its name from 1995 onwards.
New exhibition complex by Herzog & de Meuron: an additional dimension
In 2013, the watch fair, which had been staged under the name of Baselworld since 2003, celebrated a new dimension. It was the first edition held in the new exhibition halls by the architectural duo of Herzog & de Meuron. Most of the exhibitors seized the opportunity to design and construct new stands, and since then they have formed a microcosm of luxury, fascinating non-professional visitors too.
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Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde:
Very few games reach the level of infamy of this NES classic.
But I set out to tweak the game to create a truly enjoyable experience while embracing the original experience.
- Modified the game to make it faster and more intuitive by simplying the rules.
- Built a "Director" AI inspired by Left4Dead to maintain flow.
- Expanded original systems from the game to ensure that enemies interact with one another.
- Expanded the Good/Evil theme by ensuring that EVERYONE has a dark side.
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Exploring The Island of Malta
The island of Malta is located in the south of Europe in the Mediterranean. It is around 80km south of Sicily and 280km from Tunisia. It is one of the smallest states in the world covering about 316km square. On the other hand, it is also one of the most densely populated areas. The capital city, Valletta, has to be the most densely populated in the country. The official languages are Maltese and English.
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It is a place buried with history from the pre historic period all the way to the Arab period and the days of Napoleon. It is home to at least nine UNESCO world heritage site. There is also great history pertaining to the church and the Islamic religion. A most beautiful site in the state is that of the Megalithic Temples. The islands are bursting with exotic culture brought out through their music, literature, arts, festivals, architecture and various other arts spread through out the country. If you have a chance- even the slightest- to visit this state, you shouldn’t miss it because you won’t regret it.
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The most outstanding thing about Malta apart from its beautiful sites has to be its rich culture. The island is a buffet of different times in history. Many great empires and kingdoms passed through Malta. Not to mention that the Island is one of the areas with roots in Christianity that date as far as the beginning of Christianity itself. It is home to the some of the oldest freestanding structures of the world constructed by the Neolithic temple builders. There are numerous festivals that you could indulge in depending on the time of year you visit the country.
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You could either get there by plane or by boat.
The state has Air Malta, its national carrier, which plies European countries, North Africa and Middle Eastern countries. The national airport is located in Gudja.
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Malta is a member of the Schengen Agreement. This means that if you are a citizen of a country which has agreed to the same you will need only proof of identification (passport or ID) to access the country. No visa is required for those citizens. There are also special offers for citizens of EU countries. Check with your embassy.
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In the month January, The average car rental length in Malta was 5 days.
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The average car rental duration in 2020 is 6 days.
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PGE Files Lawsuit Over Shoddy Work, Unpaid Subcontractors
A Portland-based electricity provider that fired the contractor building its natural gas plant in Boardman is suing the backers of a bond guaranteeing construction.
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — A Portland-based electricity provider that fired the contractor building its natural gas plant in Boardman is suing the backers of a bond guaranteeing construction.
Portland General Electric filed the lawsuit March 23 against Liberty Mutual Surety and Zurich North America, the backers of the plant's $145.6 million performance bond, the East Oregonian reported.
Both insurers named in the lawsuit deny liability. The contractor's parent company says the contract was wrongfully terminated.
PGE's lawsuit says the company has found potentially dangerous defects since taking over construction of the Carty Generating Station in December.
The lawsuit also says subcontractors have asserted almost $30 million in claims against the project for work that went unpaid by contractor Abeinsa, a subsidiary of Spanish energy firm Abengoa.
Construction cost estimates have risen by $156 million.
PGE is seeking $180 million in damages. Without the insurance money, the company may request a rate hike.
"We would have to demonstrate through the (Oregon Public Utility Commission's) public process that the costs were prudently incurred," said utility spokesman Steve Corson.
Abeinsa was hired in 2013 from a pool of a dozen proposals.
PGE says in its lawsuit that it advanced $5 million to Abengoa for payments to workers in November.
Workers were turned away from the construction site on Dec. 14 and an attorney for the Spanish firm said the company needed immediate financial assistance.
PGE terminated the contract four days later after plans for another advance stalled.
Abengoa is pursuing arbitration to settle what it called a breached contract.
The plant is mostly complete. Corson says defects may cause delays, but that the company is still targeting a July 2016 opening.
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NZ Maori Council releases data on child abuse and whanau violence campaign
NZ Maori Council releases data on child abuse and whanau violence campaign: major issues found that left unaddressed could cause more deaths and harm
The New Zealand Maori Council has released data showing its campaign around whanau and domestic violence when it comes to Children has been a success but more needs to be done. Called “Stop. Think. Walk Away” the campaign is the first of its kind in New Zealand to openly target the abuse suffered by children both in a physical and emotional sense. Council Executive Director, Matthew Tukaki, has said “we not only need more honest conversations about what is happening in our homes, we need to continue the campaigns to highlight the problems.”. Tukaki also highlights that this is not the end and New Zealand and Maori can expect to see more from the Council when it comes to whanau and domestic violence – including the launch of new tools and resources:
“We embarked on this campaign before the uplift process was highlighted by Newsroom and it really does go to show that the messages around stopping all forms of violence in the home were really (and still are) resonating with New Zealanders and Maori. We also decided to run the campaign in a hard hitting way that would really resonate and force people to have conversations about what was happening. The two poster images (attached) and video were not easy to look at – but it had the intended impact. Across social media one of the images reached just over eight hundred thousand people with four hundred and twenty three thousand engaged, the second saw a reach of seven hundred and seventy eight thousand people reached with just over three hundred thousand kiwis engaged and the short video was viewed by just over three hundred thousand people. The first big thing that highlighted for Council was the fact that this was a really big issue for a lot of New Zealanders and the second thing it highlighted was just how fractious the system was when it came to people trying to figure out where to go for help.” Tukaki said
“The whole campaign coverage was most high with women aged between 25 and 44 being the largest consumer group followed by men between the age of 24 and 35. Marae and Maori community organisations subsequently requested download packs so they could print them off and place them on Marae and organizational notice boards. And it was very popular outside of our major centers. This caused us to develop up an immediate response that people could easily access online and across social media about where to turn for help – especially given violence is not just about the result of a family or relationship break down its also about what happens to cause them – everything from addictions to drugs and alcohol right through to financial challenges. That immediate response was our resource encouraging whanau to seek help and where from – that has now been downloaded more than 40,000 times.” Tukaki said
“Of course the campaign really threw open the doors and highlighted the fact that as big as the problem is we don’t have anywhere near the workforce to respond, particularly when it comes to the regions and not just a social worker workforce – its also about those other services such as help through the court system, financial services, legal aid, housing and homelessness – all of which we know leads to pressure and strain. The other problem was also those looking for help with addictions – but over arching it all was the very real need to have targeted services and support for men.” Tukaki said
“The big question is where from here. If we are truly going to solve the challenge of reducing the number of our tamariki and children in State care we also need to address all of the underlying social and economic factors involved. We need a strong plan around Maori and Maori community engagement as well as a plan that focuses in on prevention and postvention (postvention is stopping the cycle of inter-generational violence) at the same time as devolving more services to Iwi and hapu at the front line.” Tukaki said
“And yes the campaigns from the Maori Council will continue – we will continue to come at this from every angle; from changes to and in the system to the very tough conversations we all need to be having about what is happening in our homes and communities – and that’s not just a conversation restricted to Maori; that’s all of us – all New Zealanders.” Tukaki
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Internationalising the North Coast
The Mediterranean gem
Summer At Marassi
Overlooking the mesmerising turquoise waters and ideally situated along the Alamein coastline, Marassi harbours within it an enigmatic community with neighbourhoods inspired by six different Mediterranean lifestyles including Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Greece, Spain and Italy. 125 kilometres from the chanting Alexandria and only a few kilometres from El Alamein, Marassi is the upcoming gateway to Egypt, sending out worldwide invitations across the Mediterranean Sea.
Indulgence transcends from its shores across its lavish residences and 3,000 hotel keys, creating a lifestyle of sheer pleasure for every holiday seeker. Marassi has a number of outstanding features that make it a prized resort development, including one of the region’s largest marinas and signature hotels and residences including The Address, which will further build its appeal as a holiday destination in par with Greek, Italian and French beach resorts. Click here to download the Marassi signature brochure
Transforming The North Coast
Marassi is set to become the North Coast’s first upscale international destination and is on fast tracks to establish itself as a world-class tourism, leisure and golfing holiday destination.
Sidi Abdel Rahman Bay: The Mediterranean Gem
Sidi Abdel Rahman Bay stands as the most paramount shoreline in the region - a Mediterranean gem - and home to another Emaar flagship landmark: Marassi.
Time and time again, the North Coast has claimed a spot among the best destinations to visit in Egypt. With its clear waters and soft white beaches, it joyously spreads the feisty nature of the Mediterranean. Marassi quickly and proudly gained unprecedented popularity in the North Coast scene, due to its vibrant nature and unmatched quality of life - all year round. It is soon to be a contender in the world’s top beach resorts.
Fine dining and a spectacular view are a match made in heaven, tempting Marassi to opt for local and international cuisines that deliver tantalizing flavors. Whether it’s a quaint café such as the Seasons Terrace or the chic décor of the Turquoise Restaurant, each and every dining experience at Marassi will offer indulging and palate-satisfying gastronomical wonders.
Summertime nightlife has a special feel; the pleasant company, the breeze and the stress-free attitude form the trifecta of nightlife. At Marassi, every night is a nocturnal night, with international DJ’s and delightful drinks echoing across several ingenious venues.
Marassi is a family-friendly zone that believes in the importance of suitable activities that strengthen the bonds between children and their parents. Several locations are available for children of all ages, engaging them in a fun and safe surrounding.
Parks are a rarity in Egypt, even more so in the North Coast. That is why Marassi brings a new hangout concept that best utilizes the cool weather and nearby seashore. The Park features the only outdoor park and garden in the North Coast, as well as leisure and entertainment outlets for every member of the family.
Marassi is home to an exquisite 18-hole signature golf course signed by none other than world-renowned architect Peter Harradine. What Harradine delivered surpassed all expectations: a golf course of curving lines and rolling hills that appear to dissipate into the clear blue ahead. Overlooking the Mediterranean, the impeccable course welcomes both professional and amateur golfers across the entire year with its already open 13 holes.
Marassi: A Year-Round Destination
North Coast weather remains warm enough for swimming most of the year, nine months of solid sunshine mean that the Marassi Beach is open and accessible for residents and visitors all year.
The Beach Clubhouse
Gourmet restaurants, lounges and bars are nestled in at the Marassi Beach Clubhouse. Set against the Mediterranean backdrop, they serve as the perfect getaway for superb service and activities.
The Lagoons
Slithering through the Marassi development is a network of Lagoons that make their way across the golf course, residential areas and the intrepid landscape. Crossover bridges have been built high enough to allow for vessels to pass under, constructing a man-made image of divine beauty.
The soft waters of the Mediterranean are perfect ground for blissful yachting into the mysterious sea. Days will turn into nights as the calm touch of the sea gently rocks the lavish boats. The Marina will be home to the largest Yacht Marina in the Middle East, and though the French Riviera inspires it, it remains Egyptian to the core, with an air of charm and wit about it. Hotels, shopping and entertainment venues will further enrich the Marassi Marina.
Marassi aims to be the North Coast destination for both local and international tourists. This calls for thousands of hotel rooms to be readily available year-round, providing services and facilities that reflect Emaar’s standards. Hotels spread across the development will cater to the guests’ specific needs with excellence and professionalism.
Golf Club and Academy
When it came to designing the 18-hole signature golf course that would be open year-round, nothing but the best would do. Marassi called on the genius of Harradine to design and construct a golf course tailored to match the delicate lifestyle found at Marassi. What Harradine delivered surpassed all expectations, a golf course of curving lines and rolling hills that appear to dissipate into the clear blue ahead.
The Marassi Golf Academy was developed for players of all levels to improve their game and receive training by international golfing professionals such as Malcolm Young and Paul Hubner. To better serve Marassi golfers, the Address Golf Hotel will be dedicated to crafting an experience that revolves around the sport.
Mporium
Indulge in a shopping frenzy at Mporium, the North Coast’s most extravagant and largest outdoor plaza and shopping hub. Mporium offers a delightful array of luxury retail, local brands and supermarkets, all of which stand to serve your every mercantile need.
Every residential zone at Marassi boasts its designated and exclusive community centre that brings holidaymakers together and serves as an epitome of relaxation and convenience for nearby village and neighbourhood residents.The ultimate venue for family gatherings, each of the three community centre includes outdoor lounges and a designated kids' play area.
Marassi received the Leisure & Tourism Project Award at the 2014 Cityscape Awards for Real Estate in Egypt, in a competition against a myriad of diverse projects and refereed by a panel of renowned Egyptian and international judges.
Marassi had previously won the Best Built and Future Leisure & Tourism Project Award at Cityscape 2013.
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NASDAQ:RPD - Rapid7 Stock Price, Forecast & News
Adding Rapid7 Inc
Rapid7, Inc provides analytics solutions for security and information (IT) operations. Its vulnerability management solutions include InsightVM and Nexpose, which enable customers to assess and remediate their overall exposure to cyber risk; InsightAppSec, an insight platform based solution; AppSpider, an application security testing solution; and Metasploit, a penetration testing software solution. Read More…
Industry Prepackaged software
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolNASDAQ:RPD
Webhttp://www.rapid7.com/
Forward P/E RatioN/A
Annual Sales$244.09 million
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Price / Cash FlowN/A
Book Value$1.85 per share
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.01)
Net Income$-55,540,000.00
Net Margins-17.27%
Return on Equity-40.74%
Return on Assets-5.97%
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Rapid7 (NASDAQ:RPD) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rapid7's stock symbol?
Rapid7 trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "RPD."
How were Rapid7's earnings last quarter?
Rapid7 Inc (NASDAQ:RPD) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November, 5th. The technology company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.19) by $0.20. The technology company had revenue of $83.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $80.11 million. Rapid7 had a negative return on equity of 40.74% and a negative net margin of 17.27%. The firm's revenue was up 33.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted ($0.04) earnings per share. View Rapid7's Earnings History.
When is Rapid7's next earnings date?
Rapid7 is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 10th 2020. View Earnings Estimates for Rapid7.
How can I listen to Rapid7's earnings call?
Rapid7 will be holding an earnings conference call on Monday, February 10th at 12:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at Not Available.
What guidance has Rapid7 issued on next quarter's earnings?
Rapid7 issued an update on its fourth quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 5th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of ($0.02) - $0.00 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.04. The company issued revenue guidance of $87.4-89.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $87.37 million.
What price target have analysts set for RPD?
18 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Rapid7's shares. Their forecasts range from $45.00 to $75.00. On average, they expect Rapid7's share price to reach $64.29 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Rapid7.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Rapid7?
18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rapid7 in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Rapid7.
Has Rapid7 been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about RPD stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Rapid7 earned a coverage optimism score of 1.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the technology company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days. View News Stories for Rapid7.
Who are some of Rapid7's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Rapid7 include Datadog (DDOG), Tyler Technologies (TYL), Temenos (TMNSF), Coupa Software (COUP), Ceridian HCM (CDAY), Black Knight (BKI), Guidewire Software (GWRE), PTC (PTC), Mongodb (MDB), UBISOFT ENTMT S/ADR (UBSFY), Alteryx (AYX), HubSpot (HUBS), Momo (MOMO), Anaplan (PLAN) and Paylocity (PCTY).
What other stocks do shareholders of Rapid7 own?
Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Rapid7 investors own include CA (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Micron Technology (MU), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Alibaba Group (BABA), Athabasca Oil (ATH) and YY (YY).
Who are Rapid7's key executives?
Rapid7's management team includes the folowing people:
Mr. Corey E. Thomas, Chairman & CEO (Age 43)
Mr. Jeffrey A. Kalowski, Chief Financial Officer (Age 63)
Mr. Lee David Weiner, Chief Product Officer (Age 45)
Mr. Andrew F. Burton, Pres & COO (Age 47)
Mr. Tas Giakouminakis, Co-Founder & CTO
When did Rapid7 IPO?
(RPD) raised $91 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, July 17th 2015. The company issued 6,500,000 shares at a price of $13.00-$15.00 per share. Morgan Stanley and Barclays served as the underwriters for the IPO and Pacific Crest Securities, William Blair, Raymond James and Cowen and Company were co-managers.
Who are Rapid7's major shareholders?
Rapid7's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Red Spruce Capital LLC (0.04%), Sciencast Management LP (0.01%) and Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC (0.00%). Company insiders that own Rapid7 stock include Alan Matthews, Andrew F Burton, Bain Capital Venture Investors, Benjamin Nye, Christina Luconi, Corey E Thomas, Jeffrey Kalowski, Judy Bruner, Lee David Weiner, Michael J Berry, Peter Kaes, Thomas E Schodorf, Timothy P Mcadam and Vii Lp Tcv. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Rapid7.
Which major investors are selling Rapid7 stock?
RPD stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Sciencast Management LP. Company insiders that have sold Rapid7 company stock in the last year include Andrew F Burton, Christina Luconi, Corey E Thomas, Jeffrey Kalowski, Judy Bruner, Lee David Weiner, Michael J Berry, Peter Kaes, Thomas E Schodorf, Timothy P Mcadam and Vii Lp Tcv. View Insider Buying and Selling for Rapid7.
Which major investors are buying Rapid7 stock?
RPD stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Red Spruce Capital LLC and Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Rapid7.
How do I buy shares of Rapid7?
Shares of RPD can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Rapid7's stock price today?
One share of RPD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $62.77.
How big of a company is Rapid7?
Rapid7 has a market capitalization of $3.10 billion and generates $244.09 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $-55,540,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.01) on an earnings per share basis. Rapid7 employs 1,246 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Rapid7.
What is Rapid7's official website?
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NYSE:PAG - Penske Automotive Group Stock Price, Forecast & News
Adding Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
Penske Automotive Group, Inc operates as a transportation services company. The company operates through four segments: Retail Automotive, Retail Commercial Truck, Other, and Non-Automotive Investments. It operates automotive and commercial truck dealerships principally in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe; and distributes commercial vehicles, diesel engines, gas engines, power systems, and related parts and services primarily in Australia and New Zealand. Read More…
Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations
Sub-IndustryAutomotive Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Current SymbolNYSE:PAG
CUSIP70959W10
Webhttp://www.penskeautomotive.com/
Annual Sales$22.79 billion
Net Income$471 million
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Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penske Automotive Group's stock symbol?
Penske Automotive Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "PAG."
How often does Penske Automotive Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Penske Automotive Group?
Penske Automotive Group announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 8th will be given a dividend of $0.41 per share on Tuesday, December 3rd. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.40%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 7th. This is a boost from Penske Automotive Group's previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. View Penske Automotive Group's Dividend History.
How were Penske Automotive Group's earnings last quarter?
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 29th. The company reported $1.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $5.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.89 billion. Penske Automotive Group had a net margin of 1.91% and a return on equity of 16.40%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.53 earnings per share. View Penske Automotive Group's Earnings History.
When is Penske Automotive Group's next earnings date?
Penske Automotive Group is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 5th 2020. View Earnings Estimates for Penske Automotive Group.
How can I listen to Penske Automotive Group's earnings call?
Penske Automotive Group will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 5th at 12:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at Not Available.
What price target have analysts set for PAG?
5 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Penske Automotive Group's shares. Their forecasts range from $57.00 to $61.00. On average, they expect Penske Automotive Group's share price to reach $59.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Penske Automotive Group.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Penske Automotive Group?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Penske Automotive Group in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Penske Automotive Group.
Has Penske Automotive Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about PAG stock has been trending negative recently, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Penske Automotive Group earned a media sentiment score of -2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned headlines about the company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View News Stories for Penske Automotive Group.
Are investors shorting Penske Automotive Group?
Penske Automotive Group saw a decrease in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 5,220,000 shares, a decrease of 5.9% from the December 15th total of 5,550,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 316,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 16.5 days. Currently, 15.7% of the company's shares are sold short. View Penske Automotive Group's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Penske Automotive Group's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Penske Automotive Group include O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY), AutoZone (AZO), CarMax (KMX), Advance Auto Parts (AAP), AutoNation (AN), Lithia Motors (LAD), Monro (MNRO), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), PROSPECT CAPITAL 6.25 NTS (PBY), Sonic Automotive (SAH) and America's Car-Mart (CRMT).
What other stocks do shareholders of Penske Automotive Group own?
Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Penske Automotive Group investors own include salesforce.com (CRM), Alaska Air Group (ALK), Signet Jewelers (SIG), L Brands (LB), Schlumberger (SLB), Harman International Industries (HAR), Lululemon Athletica (LULU), Novartis (NVS), Intel (INTC) and AbbVie (ABBV).
Who are Penske Automotive Group's key executives?
Penske Automotive Group's management team includes the folowing people:
Mr. Roger S. Penske Sr., Chairman, CEO & Director (Age 82)
Mr. Robert H. Kurnick Jr., Pres & Director (Age 57)
Mr. John D. Carlson Jr., Exec. VP & CFO (Age 49)
Mr. Shane M. Spradlin, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 49)
Mr. Claude H. Denker III, Exec. VP of HR (Age 60)
Who are Penske Automotive Group's major shareholders?
Penske Automotive Group's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Fenimore Asset Management Inc. (0.52%), Occidental Asset Management LLC (0.02%), Wedbush Securities Inc. (0.02%), IFP Advisors Inc (0.01%) and Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Co. (0.00%). Company insiders that own Penske Automotive Group stock include & Co Ltd Mitsui, H Brian Thompson, John Barr, John D Jr Carlson, Kimberly J Mcwaters, Robert H Kurnick Jr and Shane M Spradlin. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Penske Automotive Group.
Which major investors are selling Penske Automotive Group stock?
PAG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including IFP Advisors Inc. Company insiders that have sold Penske Automotive Group company stock in the last year include John Barr, John D Jr Carlson, Kimberly J Mcwaters, Robert H Kurnick Jr and Shane M Spradlin. View Insider Buying and Selling for Penske Automotive Group.
Which major investors are buying Penske Automotive Group stock?
PAG stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Fenimore Asset Management Inc., Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Co., Occidental Asset Management LLC and Wedbush Securities Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Penske Automotive Group.
How do I buy shares of Penske Automotive Group?
Shares of PAG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Penske Automotive Group's stock price today?
One share of PAG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $48.21.
How big of a company is Penske Automotive Group?
Penske Automotive Group has a market capitalization of $3.91 billion and generates $22.79 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $471 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.34 on an earnings per share basis. Penske Automotive Group employs 27,000 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Penske Automotive Group.
What is Penske Automotive Group's official website?
The official website for Penske Automotive Group is http://www.penskeautomotive.com/.
How can I contact Penske Automotive Group?
Penske Automotive Group's mailing address is 2555 TELEGRAPH ROAD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI, 48302. The company can be reached via phone at 248-648-2500 or via email at [email protected]
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Dollar rises on better trade data
By Wanfeng Zhou
Published: Apr 12, 2006 4:57 p.m. ET
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar rose against most of its rivals Wednesday after a Commerce Department report showed a narrower-than-expected February trade deficit.
After surging to a record level in January, the U.S. trade gap narrowed 4.1% to $65.7 billion in February. This is the biggest improvement since last November. Read full government report.
Economists had expected the trade gap to narrow, but the improvement was more than expected. The consensus forecast of Wall Street economists was for the deficit to narrow to $67.3 billion. See full story.
"Trade data is a little better...but I think the dollar rally should be limited as the prospects for the trade deficit still aren't very good," said Kathy Lien, chief currency strategist at Forex Capital Markets. "Oil prices spiked in March not February, so odds are the March number can be much worse."
In late New York trading, the euro changed hands at $1.2105, down 0.4%. The dollar was fetching 118.45 yen, up 0.3%. The British pound changed hands at $1.7501, up 0.05%. The dollar rose 0.2% to 1.2986 Swiss francs.
Having rallied on favorable interest-rate expectations in the past year, the dollar is expected to come under pressure in the coming months as the market's attention has shifted to focus on U.S. long-term structural concerns, some analysts said.
Many dealers were reluctant to take large positions ahead of the long-holiday weekend, traders said.
Trade gap with China improves
Slowing U.S. demand for Chinese exports due to Chinese New Year-related closures in February is a big reason why the data "came in so good," said Greg Anderson, foreign-exchange strategist at ABN Amro.
The U.S. trade deficit with China was $13.8 billion in February, the lowest monthly deficit since last March. The trade deficit was $17.9 billion in January.
President Bush will meet President Hu Jintao next week in Washington to discuss the bilateral trade relationship.
FXCM's Lien cautioned that the trade gap with China "is expected to widen once again in March" as China recorded huge surplus figure for March.
China said on Tuesday that its trade surplus with the U.S. widened to $11.2 billion in March, the second highest total on record.
"While the US trade deficit showed an unexpected improvement in February, any lasting market enthusiasm was firmly misplaced," said Michael Woolfolk, senior currency strategist at the Bank of New York. "Energy prices continue to rise while China remains resistant to further currency flexibility."
"With market players shifting their focus from interest rate differentials to global imbalances, next Monday's TICS report [on foreign capital flows] takes the spotlight," he said.
Sterling up on wages
The British pound was stronger following data showing that average earnings in the three months to February rose 4.2%, up 0.6 percentage points.
The earnings rise -- which was driven by bonuses in the financial sector -- came alongside data that showed unemployment in the three months to February up 0.1 points to 5.1%, with March jobless claims up 12,600 to 937,600.
Overnight, the Bank of Japan Governor Fukui said he was concerned about the recent rise in long-term yields. He noted that the bank "must closely monitor their movements" and that he had no plans about when short-term interest rates would move from zero percent.
On Tuesday, the BOJ policy board voted unanimously to keep benchmark interest rates virtually at zero. Fukui said that future monetary policy would depend on economic conditions and that the Bank of Japan can keep rates at very low levels as long as inflation remains contained.
The yen found some support after a Nikkei newspaper story said many economists now predict that the BOJ will end its zero interest rate policy in the July-September period, according to research firm Action Economics.
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Oracle buys Sleepycat Software
By Michael Paige
Published: Feb 14, 2006 4:36 p.m. ET
Software giant also plans to shed a training unit
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LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Oracle Corp. said Tuesday that it bought Sleepycat Software, the privately held maker of the Berkeley DB open-source database, as it looks to enhance its embedded database offerings.
Oracle ORCL, -0.54% added Berkeley DB to its product line that includes its Oracle Lite software, used for mobile devices, and its Oracle TimesTen for in-memory database applications.
The company didn't close financial terms for its purchase of Sleepycat.
Berkeley DB is a widely used open-source database, with deployments estimated at more than 200 million, and is available under both a public and commercial license.
"Sleepycat's products enhance Oracle's market-leading database product family by offering enterprise-class support to customers who need to embed a fast, reliable database at a lower cost," according to Andrew Mendelsohn, a senior vice president at the Redwood Shores, Calif.-based company's database server-technologies business.
Oracle cited research from industry tracker IDC that estimated the market for embedded databases would grow to more than $3.2 billion by the end of 2009, up from just more than $2 billion last year. See archived story on TimesTen acquisition.
'Numerous' expressions of interest in OnTarget
Separately, Oracle announced that it would divest its OnTarget sales-methodology consultancy.
OnTarget, which the company gained through its recent $5.85 billion acquisition of Siebel Systems Inc. of San Mateo, Calif., isn't core to Oracle's business strategy, it said following a review.
"Oracle believes that for the right company OnTarget is a very valuable asset," observed Douglas Kehring, senior vice president of corporate development at Oracle. "Numerous parties have already expressed interest in acquiring the operation and we expect to complete the divestiture this spring.
Siebel acquired OnTarget in 1999 and is part of the so-called Siebel University. OnTarget helps clients design and implement sales processes and methodologies to improve the effectiveness of their sales organizations.
Oracle's stock eased in the latest session, giving back 0.7% to close at $12.40. Shares have ranged in price from $11.25 to $14.51 over the past 52 weeks. See analyst coverage of Oracle.
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U.S. stocks fall; Dow, S&P 500 post weekly loss
U.S. stocks end lower as disappointing late-Thursday results from the technology sector and ongoing concerns about Europe weigh on investor sentiment. See full story.
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Marsh on Monday
Why the ECB must show collective leadership
Published: Aug 29, 2011 12:00 a.m. ET
Commentary: For Europe, it must be ‘all for one, one for all’
DavidMarsh
European markets columnist
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (MarketWatch) — During the past two years of euro-crisis escalation, the European Central Bank in general has cut a competent image. However, since the early summer the picture has darkened.
Up to then, the ECB benefited from the failure of European politicians first to recognize the scale of the euro’s EURUSD, -0.0180% difficulties and then to tackle them with the right firepower. (All this, by the way, has been said in speeches last week by a most impressive figure I recently met on the international central bankers’ circuit, Gov. Gill Marcus of the South African Reserve Bank.) Up to a few months ago, observers maintained that the ECB filled the political vacuum, shining beacon-like as Europe’s sole fully functioning crisis manager.
Now those days are over — mainly because of evident disagreement on monetary policy within the ECB’s Governing Council. With his ‘no’ to ECB purchases of southern member states’ government bonds, Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann has admitted that, in the euro’s central decision-making body, Germany is now in a structural minority.
This steps up the opposition shown by Weidmann’s predecessor Axel Weber who — once he displayed his initial dismay about bond purchases in May 2010 — tried reasonably hard not to rock the ECB boat with too many external signs of discord. By contrast, Weidmann now fully articulates his resistance within the ECB Council
The ECB’s fragmentation is a dangerous sign of dislocation at the heart of monetary union. How long can this state of affairs drag on? A partial solution might be available in coming weeks. The ECB has the chance of appearing in public with collective leadership and a more cohesive voice. The retirement of President Jean-Claude Trichet on Oct. 31 could bring a new beginning. His successor, Bank of Italy Gov. Mario Draghi, like Trichet a former Treasury chief, faces several serious challenges. Despite the cyclical slowdown, the ECB will probably have to raise interest rates in the next six months. Sufficient liquidity has to be pumped into ailing banks. There’s no end in sight to Greek misery. Further support action for southern government bonds is possible. A further weakening of the ECB’s balance sheet and the need for recapitalization cannot be excluded.
From November Draghi has to manage this colorful collection of dilemmas in the court of progressively more skeptical public opinion. Draghi may be a shrewd personality on the global central banking scene and a respected policy authority in his Italian homeland. International economic superstar he most definitely ain’t. Draghi lacks a firm hold on the Governing Council and has no great experience with the international media. Rather counter-productively, he has apparently lately been turning down chances to meet the international press — even though this is just the time when he needs to build up constructive links to the fourth estate.
Draghi has to overcome these obstacles. The sooner the better. Trichet has always practiced an imperial style of ECB leadership — accentuating the pattern of predecessor Wim Duisenberg. My suggestion is that Draghi should bring in collective leadership. He should appear before large audiences only with other members of the ECB’s executive board in tow. Above all, Draghi should insist that at the ECB’s monthly press conferences he is accompanied by an appropriate number of board colleagues. Not only, as happens up to now, Vice President Vitor Constancio should appear before the media.
In addition, board member Jürgen Stark, an ex-Bundesbank official who backs Weidmann’s tough line on state bonds, should be there — and Draghi should allow his colleagues actually to speak. Trichet’s current press rituals embody the absurd theater that his experienced, well-respected deputy Constancio (who held the office of Portuguese finance minister as long as 33 years ago) sits lamely next to him during press conferences but hardly makes any comments because of Trichet’s overbearing monopoly power.
A change in communication style would best reflect the ECB’s difficult external circumstances as well as its increased internal plurality. It would side-step the considerable threat to Draghi that he could be made the sole scapegoat for future setbacks. The ECB Board must embrace an Alexandre Dumas-style policy of “all for one, one for all.”
Trichet-era autocracy has to end. The answer lies in collective leadership. This will not of course be a permanent fix for the euro’s woes — but it’s a good way for the ECB to overcome its obvious fragility and mount a more effective public presence.
David Marsh
David Marsh is managing director of the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum.
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Cart Mover Reduces Risk Of Injury And Increases Efficiency At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTFT) has reduced risk of accidents and injuries to its staff and improved handling efficiencies by investing in six cart movers. The electric operated materials handling tugs are used to move roll cages for catering, laundry and medical notes around its two sites.
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He continues: “As well as being inefficient in terms of manpower, moving heavy goods around our sites posed too high a risk of injury to staff. Pushing a roll cage can be physically demanding for staff and dangerous in terms of line of sight. If you are pushing a roll cage, you cannot always see what’s in front of it, or if you’re pulling a roll cage, you can’t always see what’s behind you.”
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HomeLatest NewsGulfIraq Latest NewsMore than 61 villages retaken from Daesh in Mosul: Sources
More than 61 villages retaken from Daesh in Mosul: Sources
October 30, 2016 MEO Staff Iraq Latest News, Islamic State Latest News
– Nearly 1,400 families also liberated since start of ongoing campaign to retake Daesh-held city
– Over 60 villages have been retaken from the terrorist group Daesh since the Oct. 18 start of the military campaign to recapture the city of Mosul in Nineveh province, the Iraqi federal police announced Sunday, according to Anadolu Agency.
“Iraqi forces have retaken 61 villages, liberated some 1,400 kilometers of land, and evacuated about 1,396 displaced families since the start of the Mosul operation,” Lt. Gen. Raed Shakir Jawdat said in a statement on Iraqi state television.
“At least 747 Daesh terrorists have been killed and 88 others arrested during the operation,” he added, but gave no figures for losses suffered by the Iraqi army.
On Oct. 18, the Iraqi army – backed by U.S.-led coalition airstrikes –launched a much-anticipated operation to retake Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, which Daesh overran in mid-2014.
While most of the villages on the city’s outskirts have since fallen, Daesh remains in control of Mosul, the last Daesh stronghold in northern Iraq.
Iraqi army takes 2 more villages from Daesh
The Iraqi forces have captured two more villages near the northern city of Mosul from Daesh militants, according to an Iraqi army officer.
Ahmed al-Shemari, a captain in the Iraqi army’s Nineveh Operations Command, said army forces seized control of the villages of al-Hokool and Ali Rash north and east of Mosul.
On Oct. 18, the Iraqi army — backed by U.S.-led coalition airstrikes — launched a much-anticipated operation to retake Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city which Daesh overran in mid-2014.
While most villages on the city’s outskirts have since fallen, Daesh remains in control of Mosul, the last Daesh stronghold in northern Iraq.
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Rochdale 3-3 Millwall
Our take on a topsy-turvy Spotland encounter...
Jed Wallace's 77th minute strike gained Millwall a hard-earned point at Rochdale on Tuesday night in a pulsating 3-3 draw.
Lee Gregory and Aiden O'Brien raced The Lions into a 2-0 lead early on, but Dale turned the match on its head with strikes from Nathaniel Mendez Laing, Ian Henderson and Callum Camps.
Wallace, however, poked home the equaliser to ensure a share of the spoils.
Millwall boss Neil Harris made three changes from Saturday's goalless draw with Bury, welcoming Jordan Archer back into the side after injury, along with Calum Butcher and O'Brien. They replaced Tom King, Ben Thompson and Shane Ferguson, who all dropped to the substitutes bench.
Chances were few and far between in the opening exchanges, but Rochdale carved out the first with nine minutes played. Good work from Nathaniel Mendez Laing saw the winger tee up a cross, but the ball flashed across the face of goal, much to Millwall's relief.
With 14 minutes on the clock, The Lions opened the scoring from the penalty spot. Byron Webster was pulled down inside the box, leaving referee Mr England with no choice but to point to the spot.
Gregory stepped up and dispatched his penalty past Conrad Logan to give Millwall the lead.
Nine minutes later, The Lions doubled their lead. Indecision in the Rochdale box saw Gregory pounce on a loose ball and after setting up O'Brien, the Irishman was left with the simplest of tasks in slotting under Logan to make it 2-0.
Steve Morison could have trebled Millwall's advantage on the half-hour mark, but curled his shot narrowly over the crossbar.
Wallace forced a good save from Logan shortly after as The Lions upped the ante, but the lively Mendez Laing was to get Dale back in the game on 34 minutes, striking low past Archer.
One minute before half-time, the scores were level. A well-worked free-kick saw an initial shot saved by Archer - however, Ian Henderson was on hand to poke home the equaliser from close range.
Nine minutes into the second-half, Rochdale took the lead. A corner-kick was cleared straight into the path of Callum Camps, who rifled home past Archer off the post.
With just 13 minutes remaining, The Lions levelled the scores in a topsy-turvy encounter. Outstanding work from Gregory down the right-hand side culminated in a shot being saved by Logan, but Wallace was handily-placed to tap home the rebound and score his first goal since returning on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Tony Craig and Gregory had chances to win the game for Millwall late on, but the final whistle blew shortly after, with both sides settling for a point following a frantic night at Spotland.
Rochdale: Logan, McNulty, Canavan, McGahey, Vincenti (Rafferty, 78'), Andrew, Camps (Rathbone, 87'), Mendez Laing, Allen, Bunney, Henderson. Subs not used: McDermott, Wilson, Owusu, Morley, Kitching.
Bookings: Allen, Vincenti, McNulty
Scorers: Mendez Laing (34'), Henderson (45'), Camps (54')
Millwall: Archer, Cummings (Romeo 62'), Craig, Williams, Gregory, Wallace, Butcher, Webster, Morison, O'Brien (Onyedinma, 89'), Cooper. Subs not used: King, Hutchinson, Worrall, Thompson, Ferguson.
Bookings: Butcher, Cooper, Craig
Scorers: Gregory (pen, 14'), O'Brien (25'), Wallace (77')
Referee: D England
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Home News How artificial intelligence can set the perfect drug dose for cancer treatment
How artificial intelligence can set the perfect drug dose for cancer treatment
Can you believe that artificial intelligence has stopped advanced cases of prostate cancer from spreading?
Technology known as CURATE.AI (CAI) is being used to continuously assess how well a patient is responding to their medication and adjusts the doses accordingly.
In an experiment on one patient, these dose changes reduced cancer markers in his blood to the lowest levels they’d ever been. CT scans showed his tumours hadn’t spread.
Lead researcher Professor Dean Ho, from the National University of Singapore, said: “The unique ability
for CAI to rapidly identify the drug doses that result in the best possible treatment outcomes allows for optimised personalised medicine.
“We are excited that CAI could enhance patient accessibility to new combination therapies, saving lives in the process. AI modifies drug dosing to increase efficacy.”
The researchers developed CAI using the patient’s own medical data, such as drug doses he’d already received, and it noted how this affected the size of his tumours and the levels of cancer biomarkers in his blood. From this, the scientists mapped out the patient’s personal treatment response.
Levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in the patient’s blood were used to determine how he was responding to treatment, while CT scans monitored changes to his tumours.
After starting CAI, the AI slightly increased the patient’s anti-cancer drug dose, which led to decreases in his PSA levels.
Professor Ho said: “CAI uniquely modifies drug dosing to increase efficacy. Our clinical study has shown that dosing can profoundly affect the efficacy and safety of treatment. Patients respond to chemotherapy differently from one another.
“Even a single patient’s response to therapy can vary substantially over the course of treatment.
“In fact, many patients do not respond at all to the drug combination because the dosages, which can profoundly impact efficacy, are not suitable.
“Therefore, while fixed dose combination therapy represents a standard of care, it may also serve as a barrier to realising truly optimal and personalised medicine.”
Study author Dr Allan Pantuck added: “With fixed dose therapy, patients are often switched to other drugs when they no longer respond to treatment.
“However, CAI has shown that patients can still respond to the therapies that have seemingly stopped working by continuously identifying the patient’s optimal dose parameters.”
As well as cancer, the researchers believe CAI could be used for any disease. Technology never ceases to amaze me.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Lead exposure concerns on Aburri barge highlight need for reform of Northern Territory safety regulator: Maritime union
Concerns have been raised about the lack of maritime expertise among inspectors from the Northern Territory safety regulator following reports by former crew members of safety concerns involving the transfer of lead-zinc concentrate from the McArthur River Mine.
The Maritime Union of Australia said safety concerns raised by former crew members of the Aburri barge, which takes concentrate from the mine to bulk carriers offshore, highlighted the need for an urgent overhaul of workplace health and safety regulation by the NT Government.
The union said a lack of maritime expertise among NT WorkSafe inspectors was regularly hampering the agency’s ability to protect the safety of local workers in the sector.
MUA NT secretary Thomas Mayor said he was concerned by reports that lead-zinc concentrate was blowing over workers and into the sea while being transferred from the Aburri barge to bulk carriers.
“Reports of lead contamination issues from former workers on the Aburri barge are deeply concerning, but they also raise a bigger issue of whether the safety regulator has the resources and industry knowledge to ensure workers and the environment are properly protected,” Mr Mayor said.
“In recent years, workers on the Aburri barge decided to unionise, which has resulted in vastly improved safety conditions, but there is still a long way to go to ensure our members are protected from the risks posed during the transfer of lead-zinc concentrate.
“The safety of workers and protection of the environment must be priorities for management of the Aburri barge and the McArthur River Mine, and our members should be properly consulted to ensure safety issues are identified and rectified as soon as possible.”
Mr Mayor said the union was keenly awaiting the outcome of the independent review of workplace health and safety being conducted by Tim Lyons, announced by the NT Government in May, but the real test would be whether its recommendations were acted upon.
“A review of our broken health and safety system is long overdue, but unless the NT Government takes those recommendations and turns them into practical reforms to how safety laws are enforced, workers will continue to have their health put at risk,” he said.
“Instead of a tough cop on the beat, too often we have seen Federal and NT safety regulators struggling to properly investigate fatalities and major incidents because they lack the industry expertise and resources to properly identify problems and implement actions to fix them.”
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Home Highlights on Morocco Morocco Launches National Commission for Public Procurement in Rabat
Morocco Launches National Commission for Public Procurement in Rabat
Rabat - Head of government Saad Eddine El Othmani chaired, on Friday in Rabat, the installation ceremony of the National Commission for Public Procurement (CNCP), an autonomous body of a technical nature.
Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani
Rabat – Head of government Saad Eddine El Othmani chaired, on Friday in Rabat, the installation ceremony of the National Commission for Public Procurement (CNCP), an autonomous body of a technical nature.
The mission of this Commission will be to oversee public procurement, control public spending and guarantee the principles of transparency and parity in the development and execution of contracts between competitors, while improving the handling of complaints.
The importance of CNCP is linked to public procurement’s remarkable development, driven by the record volume of public investments of the state, local authorities and public companies and institutions that has increased from 160 billion dirhams in 2011 to 195 billion dirhams in 2018, equivalent to 17.4% of GDP.
While serving as an instrument of moralization of public life, this mechanism is also a tool for consolidating confidence and credibility with economic operators, domestic and foreign investors, by offering them real guarantees to protect the companies from all types of excesses or injustice.
The CNCP is considered as a voluntarist and independent instrument in its missions of prevention, supervision, intervention and consultation to raise the level of competitiveness and quality in the field of public procurement.
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Part 1: Verifying an Email Sender's Identity
Recently, someone hacked the Gmail account of "Susan", one of my wife's friends, and started sending emails with a link to a website that presumably would attempt to install malware on the recipient's phone or computer. My wife was suspicious of the email and replied asking if this was a really Susan. The response came back quickly...yes it was Susan and she should click on the link for the really cool photo. Still suspicious, my wife called Susan, who said that she did not send the email and was understandably apoplectic that someone else was in control of her Gmail account.
My wife sent a note to all of their mutual friends telling them about the compromised email and not to click on any of the links--Susan couldn't send the email, because she didn't have control of the account. A friend replied that she had almost been fooled, and was about to click on the link. Her antivirus software might, or might not have stopped the malware attack.
Receiving spoofed or hacked email from a trusted friend's email address is all to common today. How can you tell that your friend is actually the person that sent the email? Fortunately, there is a way to do this, but it isn't really used all that often. The article that follows will tell you how to set things up to tell whether or not the email you receive is from a trusted friend--if they take some steps on their side as well.
The article will cover setting up your email clients to receive Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME). S/MIME is a protocol that allows a sender to digitally sign an email to authenticate themselves, and to allow you to send encrypted email to them. It is based upon the signer obtaining an SSL certificate from an authorized Certificate Authority (CA). To digitally authenticate the email that they send, your friends will have to obtain and install a certificate. To authenticate the email that you send, you will need to obtain and install a certificate. This article discusses how to receive S/MIME email. A separate article will discuss how you can send S/MIME email to authenticate the emails that you send and to allow others to encrypt emails sent to you.
The article covers the following topics:
Choosing phone and email clients that support S/MIME
Receiving a digitally signed email on an iPhone
Receiving a digitally signed email on Thunderbird (Windows, Mac and Linux)
Receiving a digitally signed email on Microsoft Outlook
Receiving a digitally signed email email on OS X email client
Receiving a digitally signed email on Firefox for a Gmail account
There are many email clients that support S/MIME, but the following are some of the popular clients that offer support
Gmail within Firefox with "Gmail S/MIME" or "Panango" add-on. Panango is also available for Microsoft Internet Explorer
The following popular email clients DO NOT at this writing support S/MIME email. This is not a comprehensive list.
Gmail within Chrome/Chromium
Choosing a phone that supports S/MIME is easy--get an iPhone. align=center although there are corporate S/MIME email solutions available for Windows, Android and Blackberry, the iPhone is the only one with a convenient consumer solution. If someone knows of a client for these devices, please, please tell me.
On Android, Dgigzo, R2Mail2 and a few others offer consumer email solutions, but they aren't really all that convenient--you have to know a number of settings for you email server to get them working.
I haven't been able to find consumer S/MIME clients on Windows and Blackberry.
Turning on S/MIME for an iPhone
Since my wife and many of her friends do most of their email on an iPhone, that is the first device that I'll cover. Surprisingly, you have to turn on a setting to receive S/MIME email--it isn't on by default.
For each email account on your iPhone, go to the Advanced settings and turn on S/MIME as in the screen capture below:
Screen capture of iPhone email account advanced setting to enable S/MIME email signing and encryption.
Notice that the Sign and Encrypt sliders are still turned off--we will turn those on in the article on setting up to authenticate the email that you send. For now, let's look at an email to figure out how to tell if it was digitally signed.
In the email below notice that blue circle with the check-mark that you've never seen before, and which only shows up on some emails. This circle means that the email was digitally signed and that the iPhone client has verified the signature against the Certificate Authority. If your phone does not have a data connection when you open the email, or the signature is invalid, it will show up as red.
Since all of my email is digitally signed, my wife knows not to trust any from me that does not have the blue circle.
Screen capture of iPhone email client to show blue check-box that indicates a valid S/MIME digital signature.
To find out more about the sender, select the sender's name to get the address book entry
Viewing a certificate, then installing it
Screen capture of iPhone email client to show address book entry for an S/MIME signed email.
From here, select "View Certificate" to look at the information on the certificate.
Installing a certificate...this allows you to send encrypted email to the person named on certificate
The "View Certificate" screen shows which Certificate Authority issued the certificate and whether or not it has been validated against the CA. For untrusted certificates, you can view the reason for the problem. You might accept a recently expired certificate, but you shouldn't do that as a standard practice. Email certificates are usually good for one year.
Screen capture of iPhone S/MIME email certificate information.
The next step is to install my certificate on my wife's phone so that she can send encrypted email to me if she wishes. Select "Install" and that's about it. If you send or recieve enctyped email, it is imperative that you have antivirus scanning software. Most email providers have some antivirus scanning capability in their servers, but these scanners cannot scan an encrypted email or attachment--that can only be done by antivirus software on the client after it decrypts the email.
View the certificate chain
If a certificate from someone that you normally trust shows up as untrusted, the most likely cause is an expired certificate. Most commonly, the person forgot to renew it and get a new one (you will have to install the new one), but sometimes it means that you are woefully out of date on your device software.
In the certificate chain below, You will notice that the Certificate Authority root certificate installed on the phone has an expiration date. Apple distributes updated root certificates as part of the IOS maintenance process. If you haven't applied maintenance in a long time, some of your root certificates may have expired. This will cause the email sender's certificate to show as untrusted even though it has not expired. Never, ever install a root certificate unless it is part of the normal maintenance stream for your device.
Screen capture of iPhone S/MIME email certificate chain.
Thunderbird is an old email client that runs on Windows, OS X and on Linux. To receive digitally signed email, you don't need to do anything. In the figure below, the small envelope with the red sealing wax in the email header indicates that this email was digitally signed. If you click on the envelope icon, it will give you information about the certificate.
Screen capture of Thunderbird email client with icon indicating S/MIME digital signature.
Receiving a Digitally Signed Email on Outlook
In Microsoft Outlook, the red ribbon in the email header indicates that the email was digitally signed. Clicking on the ribbon icon will give you information about the certificate.
Screen capture of Microsoft Outlook email client with icon indicating S/MIME digital signature.
Receiving a Digitally Signed Email on OS X Email Client
In the Apple OS X 10.9 email client, there is no default display of whether or not an email was signed.
Screen capture of Apple OS X default email display, which hides S/MIME certificate information.
To find out if the email was signed, you must select the "Details" text in blue, which will display the certificate information shown below. Once you turn on the details display, it will stay on for reading other emails.
Screen capture of Apple OS X email display after showing details to display S/MIME certificate information.
The first step in using S/MIME to sign or encrypt Gmail using a browser is to install a browser and extension that supports S/MIME signing and encryption. At this writing, Chrome doesn't have add-ons or otherwise offer the support for S/MIME certificates. On Firefox, the Gmail S/MIME and Panango add-ons provide S/MIME support, but I was not able to get either one to work on Firefox 28.0 on Ubuntu Linux. Panango is available for Microsoft Internet Explorer, but I have not attempted to use this configuration.
The preferences for S/MIME and Panango are needed for sending email but not for receiving it.
Sending Digitally Signed Email
To send digitally signed email, go to the next article in this series Email Security Part 2: Digitally Signing your Email
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Scott, Nelson Campaigns File Lawsuits After Florida Recount Begins, Broward Recount Still Delayed
Florida Gov. Rick Scott's campaign cited Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes' alleged "history of breaking the law by destroying ballots"
By Kelli Kennedy and Terry Spencer • Published at 12:39 pm on November 11, 2018
Mishaps, protests and litigation are overshadowing the vote recount in Florida's pivotal races for governor and Senate, reviving memories of the 2000 presidential fiasco in the premier political battleground state.
All 67 counties are facing a state-ordered deadline of Thursday to complete their recounts and half already have begun. Many other counties were expected to begin the work Monday after a weekend of recount drama in Broward and Palm Beach counties, home to large concentrations of Democratic voters.
But on Monday, recounting had yet to begin in Broward as ballots were still being sorted and ballot pages separated, elections officials said. There was no word as of Monday night when the recount would begin.
The developments added up to a tumultuous political day in Florida. More than half of Florida's 67 counties began a recount process that's unprecedented even in a state notorious for settling elections by razor-thin margins. State officials said they weren't aware of any other time a race for governor or U.S. Senate required a recount, let alone both in the same election.
In Broward County, the recount was delayed for hours Sunday because of a problem with one of the tabulation machines. The recount continued to be delayed on Monday.
The delays prompted the Republican Party to slam Broward's supervisor of elections, Brenda Snipes, for "incompetence and gross mismanagement."
Snipes said the recount was expected to begin Monday night, and said they would still make Thursday's recount deadline.
"I think the lawsuits as they are written certainly cast aspersions on my character and usually we build character over a period of time and character is always on display and I've worked here for about 15 years and I have to say this is the first time that this office or I have been under such attacks," Snipes told reporters Monday. "If we make mistakes, we own mistakes. If there's something that the public needs to know then we provide that information."
Broward officials faced further headaches after acknowledging the county mistakenly counted 22 absentee ballots that had been rejected. The problem seemed impossible to fix because dismissed ballots were mixed in with 205 legal ballots and Snipes said it would be unfair to throw out all the votes.
Gov. Rick Scott, the Republican candidate for Senate, filed suit against Snipes. He was seeking a court order for law enforcement agents to impound all voting machines, tallying devices and ballots "when not in use until such time as any recounts." The suit accused Snipes of repeatedly failing to account for the number of ballots left to be counted and failing to report results regularly as required by law.
An emergency hearing was being held Monday morning over Scott's suit before Circuit Chief Judge Jack Tuter. Tuter said he wouldn't issue an injunction as he's seen no evidence of wrongdoing in the vote-counting in Broward and urged all sides to "ramp down the rhetoric," adding that there is a need to reassure citizens that the integrity of the Florida recount is being protected.
To that point, he urged lawyers for Scott and others representing the Republican and Democratic parties and their candidates as well as the Broward County elections office to agree on some minor additions in security, including the addition of three more law enforcement officers to keep an eye on things.
And the judge says that if anyone any evidence of voter fraud or irregularities, they should report it to law enforcement.
Also on Monday, Sen. Bill Nelson, the Democratic incumbent, sued the Florida Department of State in an effort to count vote-by-mail ballots that were postmarked before Election Day but not delivered before polls closed.
Scott campaign spokesman Chris Hartline called the lawsuit "nothing short of a legal white flag of surrender."
The outcry from Democrats over's Scott's suit was immediate.
Juan Penalosa, executive director of the Florida Democratic Party, accused Scott of "using his position to consolidate power by cutting at the very core of our democracy."
"An honest vote count is no longer possible" in Florida, President Donald Trump declared Monday, without elaborating. He demanded that the election night results — which showed the Republicans leading based upon incomplete ballot counts — be used to determine the winner.
Trump went on to allege that "new ballots showed up out of nowhere, and many ballots are missing or forged" and that "ballots (are) massively infected." It was unclear what he was referring to.
Meanwhile, in Palm Beach County, the supervisor of elections said she didn't think her department could meet Thursday's deadline to complete that recount, throwing into question what would happen to votes there.
The recount in other major population centers, including Miami-Dade and Pinellas and Hillsborough counties in the Tampa Bay area, has been continuing without incident. Smaller counties were expected to begin reviews between Monday and Wednesday.
State officials said they weren't aware of any other time a race for governor or U.S. Senate required a recount, let alone both in the same election. The recount process in the two nationally watched midterm races is unprecedented even in a state notorious for settling elections by razor-thin margins.
Unofficial results showed Republican former U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis led Democratic Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum by 0.41 percentage points in the governor's contest. In the Senate race, Scott's lead over Nelson was 0.14 percentage points.
State law requires a machine recount in races where the margin is less than 0.5 percentage points. Once completed, if the differences in any of the races are 0.25 percentage points or below, a hand recount will be ordered.
As the recount unfolded, Republicans urged their Democratic opponents to give up and let the state to move on.
Scott said Sunday that Nelson wants fraudulent ballots and those cast by noncitizens to count, pointing to a Nelson lawyer objecting to Palm Beach County's rejection of one provisional ballot because it was cast by a noncitizen.
"He is trying to commit fraud to win this election," Scott told Fox News. "Bill Nelson's a sore loser. He's been in politics way too long."
Nelson's campaign issued a statement later saying their lawyer wasn't authorized to object to the ballot's rejection as "Non-citizens cannot vote in US elections."
In Fort Lauderdale, Gillum appeared at a predominantly African-American church Sunday evening, warning against vote suppression and declaring voter disenfranchisement isn't just about being blocked from the polling booth. He said it also includes absentee ballots not being counted and ballots with mismatched signatures that "a volunteer may have the option of ... deciding that vote is null and void."
Gillum and Nelson have argued each vote should be counted and the process should take its course.
Both the state elections division, which Scott runs, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement have said they have found no evidence of voter fraud.
That didn't stop protests outside Snipes' office, where a crowd of mostly Republicans gathered, holding signs, listening to country music and occasionally chanting "lock her up," referring to Snipes. A massive Trump 2020 flag flew over the parking lot and many members of a Bikers For Trump group wore matching shirts, mingling among a crowd that included a protester wearing a Hillary Clinton mask.
Registered independent Russell Liddick, a 38-year-old Pompano Beach retail worker, carried a sign reading, "I'm not here for Trump! I'm here for fair elections! Fire Snipes!" He said the office's problems "don't make me feel very much like my vote counted."
Florida is also conducting a recount in a third statewide race. Democrat Nikki Fried had a 0.07 percentage point lead over Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell for agriculture commissioner, one of Florida's three Cabinet seats.
For some, the recounts bring back memories of the 2000 presidential recount, when it took more than five weeks for Florida to declare George W. Bush the victor over Vice President Al Gore by 537 votes, thus giving Bush the presidency.
Much has changed since then.
In 2000, each county had its own voting system. Many used punch cards — voters poked out chads, leaving tiny holes in their ballots representing their candidates. Some voters, however, didn't fully punch out the presidential chad or gave it just a little push. Those hanging and dimpled chads had to be examined by the canvassing boards, a lengthy, tiresome and often subjective process that became fodder for late-night comedians.
Now the state requires all Florida counties to use ballots where voters use a pen to mark their candidate's name, much like a student taking a multiple-choice test. And how counts proceed is now clearly spelled out.
AP writers Tamara Lush and Brendan Farrington contributed to this report.
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Measuring well-being rather than the absence of distress symptoms: a comparison of the SF-36 Mental Health subscale and the WHO-Five Well-Being Scale.
Bech P1, Olsen LR, Kjoller M, Rasmussen NK.
Psychiatric Research Unit, Frederiksborg General Hospital, Hillerod, Denmark. pebe@fa.dk
The health status questionnaire Short-Form 36 (SF-36) includes subscales measuring both physical health and mental health. Psychometrically, the mental health subscale contains a mixture of mental symptoms and psychological well-being items, among other things, to prevent a ceiling effect when used in general population studies. Three of the mental health well-being items are also included in the WHO-Five well-being scale. In a Danish general population study, the mental health subscale was compared psychometrically with the WHO-Five in order to evaluate the ceiling effect. Tests for unidimensionality were used in the psychometric analyses, and the sensitivity of the scales in differentiating between changes in self-reported health over the past year has been tested. The results of the study on 9,542 respondents showed that, although the WHO-Five and the mental health subscale were found to be unidimensional, the WHO-Five had a significantly lower ceiling effect than the mental health subscale. The analysis identified the three depression symptoms in the mental health subscale as responsible for the ceiling effect. The WHO-Five was also found to be significantly superior to the mental health subscale in terms of its sensitivity in differentiating between those persons whose health had deteriorated over the past year and those whose health had not. In conclusion, the WHO-Five, which measures psychological well-being, reflects aspects other than just the absence of depressive symptoms.
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For over a century, NCJW has been at the forefront of social change – championing the needs of women, children, and families – while courageously ensuring individual rights and freedoms through programs and projects initiated by our members. What unifies its 90,000 members and supporters around the country is a belief that progressive ideals put into meaningful action can improve the world.
Consider getting involved with NCJW; you can take that action and become a powerful force for change. Our current projects are listed below. Please click on the links for additional information.
Kindergarten Festivals
The Kindergarten Festivals are initiated through collaboration between the Long Beach Unified School District and NCJW Long Beach Section, are entering their eighth year. These "School Readiness" FREE festivals are aimed at preparing children who will enter kindergarten the following fall and their parents. They provide information about the district, the expectations of kindergarten teachers, workshops about math, reading strategies for parents working with their children, and information about community resources available in the community. In addtion, there are free blood pressue, cholesterol, glucose, and dental screenings.
Each pre-kindergarten student receives a backpack filled with LBUSD-donated school items funded by NCJW Long Beach Section and grant monies awarded to the Festivals.
On the day of each Festival, our NCJW volunteers register families on site, hand out backpacks and provide support services as needed.
Holiday Baskets
In December, JFCS provides us with the names of two or three needy families. We purchase clothing and games for the children and provide a gift certificate for a local grocery store to the adults.
Mishloach Manot (Gift) Baskets
For Purim, baskets are assembled and delivered to members who are “under the weather.” The baskets, filled with Kedem wine, fruit and nuts are delivered together with our best wishes.
Thanksgiving Tea "For the Child"
Thanksgiving-related food items are collected for needy families in the Long Beach area.
Hugpacks: Our Project to Benefit Foster Children
Long Beach Section in California provides “hugpacks” for foster children in our community. The project, started 13 years ago, was so named because we would like to give each and every child a loving hug. Three times a year, one hundred backpacks are provided to children from different grade levels, ranging from elementary through high school.
We collaborate with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (LACDCFS). Our enthusiastic members decide on the contents, shop, pack, and deliver the hugpacks to the LACDCFS and social workers distribute them to the children. The packs are filled with school supplies, books, gender-specific hygiene items, dental supplies, snacks, scientific calculators, and age-appropriate games or toys. We also include a “good luck” note from NCJW.
We have received letters from social workers, the Director of the LACDCFS, and from some of the foster children, expressing their appreciation for filling some of their needs, and, most importantly, for caring about them. One high school girl expressed, “I didn’t know what Jewish was and now I know they are people who care.”
Senior Intergenerational Purim Luncheon
Every Purim we prepare and host a luncheon at the AJCC for seniors from the surrounding area. AJCC Pre-School children help with their handmade table decorations and entertain the seniors with their enthusiastic singing of Purim songs.
"The generous support that the Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS) receives from NCJW allows us to provide career counseling services and emergency financial assistance to individuals and families in need. We value our partnership with NCJW and appreciate the help they provide each year with registration for our annual Race With a View. The support of NCJW helps JFCS achieve our vision of healing the world, one person, and one family at a time."
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2019 Ally of the Year: Kevin Kettner
Congratulations to Kevin Kettner, VALOR's 2019 Ally of the Year. Kevin was awarded the inaugural VALOR Ally of the Year award on April 10, 2019 at the conclusion of the VALOR Presents presentation. Kevin has a long history of serving student veterans at NDSU. To learn more about Kevin and his receipt of this award see NDSU News: https://www.ndsu.edu/news/view/detail/37211/.
VALOR Presents: Rising to the Challenge: History, Action, and Vision presented April 10, 2019 by Jeri Vaudrin
Jeri Vaudrin shared how she came to work with student veterans, what she learned along the way, and what lies ahead for those seeking to improve student veteran experiences and outcomes at NDSU. Her presentation stimulated a robust Q & A segment.
Jeri Vaudrin is the Campus Veteran Outreach Development VISTA for the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. Prior to her current position, she worked for a decade as the Project Coordinator for Veterans Education Training (VET) at NDSU (which replaced the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program). Since her retirement from NDSU in 2015, Jeri has continued working with student veteran issues as a VALOR Board Member.
VALOR Presents: Serving Veterans presented March 13, 2019 by Bryan Watters
Bryan Watters covered a number of topics relevant to serving veterans to include the NDDVA website, the services provided by State Veteran Service Officers, State Loan and Grant Program, veteran indicator for the ND license, veteran ID Card and application process, ND license plates, and some examples of other veteran appreciation programs.
Bryan was raised in Southern Minnesota and served in the USMC as an Infantryman from 1987 to 1991 to include the First Gulf War. He graduated from Moorhead State Univ in 1997 with a B.A. in Biology. Bryan went on to serve in the Minnesota Army National Guard as a Field Artillery Officer from 1991 until his retirement in 2017. In 2013, he started his veteran advocacy as the Department Service Officer for the North Dakota American Legion. Bryan joined the NDDVA in 2015 and is currently the VSO Supervisor for the NDDVA.
VALOR Presents: Military Sexual Trauma presented February 13, 2019 by Calie Lindseth
Calie Lindseth discussed Military Sexual Trauma (MST) an its impacts. MST impacts 8 in 10 women and 3 in 10 men serving in our US Armed Forces. 16 new North Dakota Veterans, each month, reach out to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the first time in an effort to find healing and services.
Calie is the Women’s Veteran Coordinator with the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. Her position focuses on women veterans, minority veterans, LBGTQ veterans, military sexual assault survivors, among others. She has served with the ND Army National Guard for over 11 years, with two tours overseas-to Kosovo and to Kuwait. Calie holds undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Psychology and a Master’s in Public Health from NDSU. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. at SDSU. Much of her academic and research interest has focused on alternative treatments for mental health, trauma intervention, and suicidality.
President Bresciani Signs The 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
On February 12, 2019, President Bresciani signed the 8 Keys to Veterans' Success on behalf of NDSU.
In signing the 8 Keys, Dr. Bresciani promised to ensure that veterans receive the best possible educational experience at NDSU.
1. Create a culture of trust and connectedness across the campus community to promote well-being and success for veterans.
2. Ensure consistent and sustained support from campus leadership.
3. Implement an early alert system to ensure all veterans receive academic, career, and financial advice before challenges become overwhelming.
4. Coordinate and centralize campus efforts for all veterans, together with the creation of a designated space for them (even if limited in size).
5. Collaborate with local communities and organizations, including government agencies, to align and coordinate various services for veterans.
6. Utilize a uniform set of data tools to collect and track information on veterans, including demographics, retention, and degree completion.
7. Provide comprehensive professional development for faculty and staff on issues and challenges unique to veterans.
8. Develop systems that ensure sustainability of effective practices for veterans.
VALOR Presents: A Call to Action: Preventing Veteran Suicide, Suicide Awareness and Prevention through Limiting Access to Lethal Means presented January 9, 2019 by Nicole Veselka
Nicole Veselka, BSN, RN, discussed key facts about veteran suicide to include: protective factors and risk factors that increase the likelihood of suicide attempts (including unique risk factors for Veterans), how lethal means reduction prevents suicides, and resources for veterans and the whole community.
Nicole is the Suicide Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist at the Fargo VA HCS. She has been a nurse since 2007, and has experience in long term, acute, and primary care at the VA. She is also a member of the ND State Suicide Prevention Coalition. She served in the military as an active duty Army Medic from 2000-2004 and deployed to Iraq from 2003-2004 in support of OIF I.
VALOR Presents: What Job Service Does to Support Veterans and the Importance of that Support - presented December 12, 2018 by Jerome Billups
Jerome Billups, a Veteran Employment Specialist from Job Service North Dakota, discussed the ways in which Job Services works to meet veterans' needs. He explained how veterans can translate military experience to education and employment. Jerome is an Air Force Retiree (22 years of service) who is invested in early intervention and access to education to stabilize employment throughout a veteran's life.
VALOR Presents: How the Effects and Trauma of War Impact a Service Member's Transition from the Military - presented November 14, 2018 by Brad Aune
Brad Aune discussed the ways in which the effects and trauma of war impact a service member's transition from the military. Through Brad's story of living with PTSD and his personal transition from the military, attendees got a better understanding of the unique challenges veterans can face once they “come home”.
NDSU Veterans Day Ceremony - held on November 9, 2018
Coming in 2019 - the Valor Ally of the Year Award
In May 2019, the VALOR Advisory Board will award the first Valor Ally of the Year Award. Stay tuned for more details about the criteria for this award and the nomination submission process.
ND Cares Signing Event
ND Cares Signing Ceremony, September 17, 2018 (From left to right: Grant Larson, Fargo ND Cares; Kelsey Handt, NDSU ND Cares (student representative); Carol Cwiak, NDSU ND Cares (VALOR representative); Jim Stoddard, NDSU ND Cares (VET Program representative), Connie Sprynczynatyk, ND Cares; President Bresciani, NDSU; Darcie Handt, ND Cares; and, Major General Alan Dohrmann, North Dakota National Guard.
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Best Shots Reviews: BATMAN - CURSE OF THE WHITE KNIGHT #4, AMAZING MARY JANE #1, G.I. JOE #2, More
By Newsarama Staff October 24, 2019 03:00pm ET
Credit: Dark Horse Comics
Greetings, ‘Rama readers! Ready for your Thursday pellets? Best Shots has your back with this week’s Rapid-Fire Reviews! Let’s start off today’s column with Kicking Kat Calamia, who takes a look at Batman: Curse of the White Knight...
Credit: DC
Batman: Curse of the White Knight #4 (Published by DC; Review by Kat Calamia; ‘Rama Rating: 9 out of 10): Batman: Curse of the White Knight #4 automatically gets you sucked in with its gut-wrenching opening sequence, as writer/artist Sean Murphy intercuts between Jim’s death with a memory shared by Barbara and her father. These three exquisitely executed pages propel the rest of the issue as Barbara lives by her father’s words – she fights back on her own terms. It’s an issue filled with a lot of raw emotion, as Barbara is ready to kill the people responsible for her father’s death, while Bruce deals with the consequences of keeping secrets, and contemplates if he wants to continue to keep his identity under wraps. These emotions are beautifully portrayed by Murphy's gritty pencils and Matt Hollingsworth’s haunting colors. Batman: Curse of the White Knight #4 is one of the best issues of the franchise as it balances action and emotion as the Bat-Family mourns Jim Gordon. They explore the weight of what he meant to Gotham and, most importantly, each other.
Credit: Marvel Comics
The Amazing Mary Jane #1 (Published by Marvel Comics; Review by Kat Calamia; ‘Rama Rating: 6 out of 10): The Amazing Mary Jane gives its own unique twist with a metacommentary on MJ’s role as a supporting character. She is ready to take control, and be much more than a plot device to progress the hero’s story. The issue’s biggest strength is her conversation with Mysterio about her role in his film, but the story begins to lose steam when MJ leaves the set. Her conversation with Peter goes in a rather wacky direction, which honestly took me out of the story. The narrative then jumps to a cliffhanger that could have had a much better lead-up if the Peter/MJ scenes were traded for more panel time with these characters. On artwork, Carlos E. Gomez delivers some solid pencils, and shines the most when the issue explores the movie’s extravagant set. The Amazing Mary Jane might feel like a disconnect from Nick Spencer’s take on the character, but the moviemaking angle gives the series a unique enough spin to give the second issue a shot.
Credit: IDW Publishing
G.I. Joe #2 (Published by IDW Publishing; Review by David Pepose; ‘Rama Rating: 10 out of 10): Exquisitely drawn and lovingly paced, if G.I. Joe #2 isn’t the best comic book on the stands this week, it’s certainly going neck-and-neck for it. Writer Paul Allor continues to use Tiger as a charming audience surrogate, as he grapples with what it takes to be a Joe, while he scaffolds his story with a great metaphor about the five stages of grief, and what that might mean for General Hawk moving forward. Meanwhile, artist Chris Evenhuis and colorist Brittany Peer deliver some incredible work here, particularly in a scene where Scarlett beats the hell out of Tiger - watching the actual panels suddenly cut away in a white blur of pain is such a smart technique to really put us in the ring with Tiger. If this is the level of quality Allor and Evenhuis are bringing with just their second issue, G.I. Joe is going to be in great hands.
Credit: BOOM! Studios
Angel #6 (Published by BOOM! Studios; Review by Kat Calamia; ‘Rama Rating: 6 out of 10): We are only six issues deep, and already the series’ title character has vanished amidst the chaos of the Hellmouth - instead this issue focuses on Gunn, Fred, and Spike as Angel deals with the events unfolding in Sunnydale. Angel #6 only scratches the surface with these characters, but it was nice to see Spike as more than Drusilla’s pet. The series is taking the initiative to let Spike’s stronger characterization peek through earlier in the Buffy timeline. This type of development would have been great for a normal issue of Angel, but as a tie-in it’s a bit disappointing. The events of Hellmouth only seem to be referenced as writer Bryan Edward Hill focuses more on the plot that was already stewing in the book. On artwork, Gleb Melnikov’s style gives the perfect tone to the series as it dives deeper into the darker side of the Buffyverse. Angel #6 isn’t the strongest tie-in, but it was nice to see the title take Angel’s absence as an opportunity to put a spotlight on the book’s supporting characters.
Amazing Spider-Man: Full Circle #1 (Published by Marvel Comics; Review by David Pepose; ‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10): The fact that Amazing Spider-Man: Full Circle is readable at all is a miracle - so the fact that it’s fun to boot is just unbelievable. A murderer’s row of writers and artists - including Jonathan Hickman, Al Ewing, Chris Bachalo, Chris Sprouse, and a whole lot more - do their own riff on DC’s Kamandi Challenge, creating an exquisite corpse story bouncing the Web-slinger across space, time, and a whole lot of werewolves. While Gerry Duggan’s werewolf subplot becomes a stubborn quirk that the rest of the team can’t seem to shake, there’s some real standouts here - Hickman and Bachalo set the bar high with their opening story, while Ewing and Sprouse deliver the most heartwrenching Spider-Ham story I’ve ever seen. Valerio Schiti also does strong work in a short with Kelly Thompson, as he bounces through a cross-section of a werewolf-ized Aunt May’s home in stunning fashion. Do things get a little hectic towards the end? Definitely. But is this a cool jam band session of some of Marvel’s greatest talents? Absolutely.
Aquaman Annual #2 (Published by DC; Review by David Pepose; ‘Rama Rating: 9 out of 10): Even with the symbol of Doom lighting across the skies of the DC Universe, it’s nice when books like Aquaman Annual #2 shift focus to the everyday struggles that superheroes face. In this case, it’s Z-list supervillain Sea Daddy (yes, I don’t think he knows what he’s saying either) ruining Amnesty Bay’s Founders Day celebration, and Aquaman, Aqualad, Tula, and Salty the Aqua-Dog trying to salvage things for the oceanside community. Oh, and did I mention there are two demigods running around in the mix? Writers Kelly Sue DeConnick and Vita Ayala do a great job at humanizing Arthur Curry by simply keeping the stakes simple - why punch out supervillains when there’s so much more drama to be wrung from having a missing dog? Artist Victor Ibanez is also in his element here, as he’s able to lean into expressive characters rather than the over-the-top fisticuffs. A really strong showing from all involved, and a great place to fall in love with Aquaman.
Ghost-Spider #3 (Published by Marvel Comics; Review by Kat Calamia; ‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10): Gwen’s life is perfect! She’s enjoying her classes, making friends, and even arriving to band practice on time. Wait - this doesn’t sound right. Gwen is a Spider-person - what happened to the old Spider luck? Well, Gwen learns the hard way that balancing a life between two worlds isn’t going to be easy, as she has a dire reunion with her “arch-nemesis” the Bodega Bandit. It raises the stakes for an issue rooted in routine. On artwork, Takeshi Miyazawa does a great job at balancing the series slice of life storytelling with its high energy action. Ghost Spider #3 is the calm before the storm, as Seanan McGuire continues to build Gwen’s antagonists in the background to become even bigger threats.
Count Crowley: Reluctant Monster Hunter #1 (Published by Dark Horse Comics; Review by David Pepose; ‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10): A love letter to 1980s horror kitsch, Count Crowley: Reluctant Monster Hunter #1 is the Lois Lane/Jessica Jones mashup that you didn’t know you needed. Writer David Dastmalchian makes the leap from the big screen to the comic book page with few stumbles - his heroine Jerri Butler is bracing, as her alcoholism torches her career as a reporter, forcing her to man the 11 o’clock schlock block. Artist Lukas Ketner and colorist Lauren Affe lean into the 1980s era art style with colors that feel purposely muddy and overdramatic, like something thrown into a longbox ages ago. The only hiccups here are pacing — the first few pages feel a bit decompressed (especially since we revisit that scene at the end), while Jerri’s alcoholism is perhaps overplayed one scene too many. Regardless, Count Crowley: Reluctant Monster Hunter #1 is a must-buy for fans of ‘80s horror.
Marauders #1 (Published by Marvel Comics; Review by Kat Calamia; ‘Rama Rating: 6 out of 10): What do you do when you can’t enter paradise? You become a pirate, of course! Marauders delivers plenty of interesting concepts for the rest of the series to tackle, but lacks the emotional resonance to make this a totally successful first issue. Kroaka is the one place Kitty can’t phase through, and her feelings towards this aren’t really explored. The plot moves so quickly that there is no time to dig deeper into Kitty’s character motives or the reasoning behind why she wants to change her name to Kate, which is a bigger plot point than you think it would be. Wasn’t becoming the leader of the X-Men enough to prove her maturity? On artwork, Matteo Lolli does a great job with the series’ comedy and action sequences as Kitty Pryde has a chance to show off her ninja skills, but he also doesn’t instill enough emotion. Marauders has a ton of potential with the series’ roster and plot points, but needs to deliver stronger character beats.
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More States Are Moving To Raise The Legal Smoking Age To 21
By Briana Koeneman
Lawmakers throughout the country have taken steps to raise the minimum age for buying conventional tobacco products and e-cigarettes.
More and more states are working on new laws to bump the smoking age up to 21.
Lawmakers in several places — including Texas, Maine, Michigan and Nebraska — have taken steps to raise the minimum age for buying conventional tobacco products and e-cigarettes.
Three states already made it official — Hawaii, California and, most recently, New Jersey.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarette smoking is still the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. The agency says tobacco kills more than 480,000 people every year.
Related Story The CDC Says The Way Movies Are Rated Could Affect Teen Smoking
Health advocates hope a higher smoking age will help deter teenagers from picking up the dangerous habit in the first place.
Opponents argue it infringes on the rights of young people who are considered responsible enough to vote and serve in the military.
And convenience store owners worry sales of other products will decrease if fewer customers are coming in to buy cigarettes.
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In the kitchen: Chef Ben Zemmel, Alforno Trattoria
By Joan Gordon Norwich Magazine
The popular Old Saybrook restaurant Alforno—“from the oven” in Italian—was the brainchild of Bob Zemmel, Chef Ben’s father. Tired of the routine of running a garment business in Queens, New York, Bob’s form of relaxation found an outlet in his love of baking his own bread. After a trip to Connecticut, and consuming lots of slices of Pepe’s Pizza in New Haven on the way, he decided to leave his business in New York, find a spot in southeastern Connecticut, and open his very own pizzeria.
At the time, he knew next to nothing about running a restaurant, but the business became a family affair when his wife, Linda Giuca, a former food editor of the Hartford Courant, and a creative Italian cook on her own, came into the marriage with loads of her mother’s and grandmothers’ wonderful Italian recipes.
The couple made a perfect combination. In 1992, they secured a place in Old Saybrook, and designed an interior with upscale decor. It took lots of grit and determination, trial and error. The menu was initially quite simple—great pizzas and salads, and one or two desserts. Plus Bob’s breads, which sold out so quickly they could hardly keep up with the demand. As word got around, local residents flocked to the place. The menu grew, dishes were refined and modified, and the pizzas stayed, baked in a custom-built brick oven. Later, adding an up-to-date pasta making machine allowed the staff to concentrate on other menu items.
Linda and Bob’s son, Ben, grew up in the restaurant. When it came time for college, Ben chose a different route, attending Boston University to study classics, especially Greek literature. While there, and after graduating, he did stints at the original Stephanie’s Boston restaurant, and later became the general manager of Stephanie’s new location in suburban Newbury. During this time, Ben came to realize that his true passion was back in Old Saybrook, at Alforno—where he knew his parents’ business like the back of his hand.
To gain additional knowledge, however, he first set off to the Villa Marina, a seafood specialty restaurant on the Adriatic coast of Italy. There, he pounded, gutted and cleaned all sorts of fish and shellfish, and prepared them from raw state to plate. Along with being a line cook, he studied the management style of the very successful establishment.
Alforno Trattoria
1654 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook
Family also drew him back to Connecticut. He speaks fondly of the memorable Sunday dinners at his grandmother Giuca’s house. He beamed when telling me about her manicotti, his grandfather’s squid stew, and his mother’s lasagna. Tradition is important to him.
Ben will soon marry his fiancee, Michelle. The two met several years ago at a mutual friend’s birthday party. Michelle is a trained bartender and pitches in at the restaurant whenever necessary.
Now that he is at the helm of Alforno, Ben has some small changes in mind. He is incorporating more seasonal dishes into the menu and is planning to roll out a selection of cicchetti, Venetian small plates. Wine dinners sell out almost as soon as they are posted. Recently, under his mother’s guidance, Alforno hosted two very successful fund-raisers for the people of Amatrice, Italy, devastated by recent earthquakes.
Alforno’s business is vibrant, and with the renewed energy that Ben Zemmel and his soon-to-be wife Michelle bring to it, the fires of that pizza oven are burning brighter than ever.
As much as I love Ben’s meatballs, his rich, earthy Tagliatelle Bolognese is outstanding, and customers regularly clamor for it. I can’t resist, and Ben has kindly shared his recipe so you, too, can make it at home.
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Recipe courtesy of Ben Zemmel
Restaurant Alforno
Serves four people for first course or two for entree portions.
The amounts listed below can be adjusted or doubled. Large quantities can be frozen for future use. This is really good information since it takes such a long time to make this recipe, but it’s well worth every minute. The payoff comes in the incredible flavors imbued in the sauce from the low slow cooking. Weight and ounces are approximate.
1-2 lbs of beef chuck, rolled and tied
1-2 lbs of boneless pork butt
2 - 4 Tablespoons of olive oil
In large deep casserole or heavy duty pot, brown meats on all sides. Set aside.
1/2 lbdiced carrots
1/2 lb diced celery
1/2 lb diced onion
6-8 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
Stir above vegetables into remains from browning meats
Add a bundle of 6 - 7 bay leaves, 3 sprigs of thyme, tied together
Add 1 gallon dark chicken stock
3 28-oz. cansreally good plum tomatoes, such as Muir Glenn or Napa Valley.
Coarse sea salt and pepper, to taste
You should now have all meats, plum tomatoes, chicken stock and vegetable and canned tomatoes in casserole. Cover casserole and place in preheated 250 degree oven for 5 to 7 hours.
When cool enough to handle, remove bag of herbs and discard. Remove meats to cutting board, let cool, then cut and shred into bite sized pieces. Return everything to pot.
Stir everything together.
If serving immediately, simmer Bolognese on low heat.
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
1 lb pasta (serves two for entree or four people for first course, primi)
6 - 8 oz of Bolongese sauce per serving
Add 2 Tablespoons of heavy cream for each serving
Finish plate:
3 sprigs of parsley, coarsely chopped
Freshly grated asiago or parmesan served separately to top individual servings.
Heaven on a plate. It doesn’t get any better.
Bon Appetito
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Indiana Reacts To Trump's Running Mate Pick Gov. Mike Pence Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence has been involved in Indiana politics for years. But lately, his reputation at home has taken a hit, even among Republicans.
Indiana Reacts To Trump's Running Mate Pick Gov. Mike Pence
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Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence has been involved in Indiana politics for years. But lately, his reputation at home has taken a hit, even among Republicans.
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Donald Trump will appear with his running mate this morning, Indiana Governor Mike Pence. The announcement came after a wild week of guessing who Trump's final pick would be. As Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith reports, the decision has also created chaos in Indiana.
BRANDON SMITH, BYLINE: When rumors first surfaced about Donald Trump's interest in Mike Pence as a running mate, it sent shock waves through Indiana's political scene.
JOHN KETZENBERGER: I have not seen anything quite like this or anything even close to this.
SMITH: That's Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute President John Ketzenberger, who's been following Indiana politics for 25 years. Pence campaigned and governed as a conservative and had a divisive reputation in the state. As governor, he signed bills that restricted access to abortion and appeared to give private businesses the right to deny services to LGBT customers. So as he prepared for re-election, Pence was looking at a tough campaign.
KETZENBERGER: I don't think it's any secret that this race was going to be very close and very much a referendum on Mike Pence because he just wasn't popular.
SMITH: Still, Barbara Hackman says plenty of folks in Indiana are disappointed Pence won't get a chance at four more years in the governor's mansion. But she believes Trump picked the right person.
BARBARA HACKMAN: Mike is such a conservative. And with his - and I think it kind of balances out, you know, Trump's flamboyancy and Mike's just good, down home conservative values.
SMITH: Hackman is the GOP chair in Pence's hometown. He even filmed the first TV commercial for his 2012 gubernatorial run on her farm. She's excited to see Pence, a former member of Congress, elevated to the national stage again.
HACKMAN: I know we need to have an election, but I look forward to having Mike up in Washington, D.C., as our VP.
SMITH: Pence's approval ratings at home had been negative for a while. Here's recent Indiana University graduate Sam Velazquez.
SAM VELAZQUEZ: Pence makes a lot of people really angry. I don't know that this will necessarily hurt or help Trump.
SMITH: Regardless of Pence's legacy, University of Indianapolis political scientist Laura Albright says all Hoosiers should be pleased to see Pence as Trump's pick.
LAURA ALBRIGHT: The fact that we're able to create and cultivate such great political leadership, it's wonderful. And even for Republicans or Democrats, I think it's a win-win.
SMITH: Pence's decision to run as Trump's vice president means he's not seeking re-election. Now, several prominent Republicans, including the lieutenant governor and two members of Congress, have jumped into that race, opening up even more vacancies down the ballot and unsettling Indiana politics for the forseeable future. For NPR News, I'm Brandon Smith in Indianapolis.
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Titans players given shot at redemption
Tony Webeck
Tue 8 Aug 2017, 05:00 PM
Titans coach Neil Henry has urged his humiliated squad to not only earn some personal redemption against the Dragons on Saturday but prove that the Titans have a prosperous future on the Gold Coast as the fallout from last Saturday's 54-0 loss to the Broncos continues.
Twenty-four hours after suffering the worst loss in the club's history long-time benefactor Darryl Kelly said that he was considering withdrawing any future financial support for the club only to back-track on those comments yesterday.
But Kelly's short-lived threat is not the only financial hit taken by the Titans this week with confirmation that major sponsor Aquis has chosen not to take up the two-year option to continue their support as they channel their energies into the local racing industry.
The Aquis decision has been in the offing for a number of weeks but the timing could hardly have been worse for the club as they plummeted to new depths just a week after falling out of finals contention with a listless display against the Wests Tigers.
Proving a hindrance to the top eight aspirations of the Dragons is not the only motivating factor for Titans players this week as they fight to earn back some belief amongst their fans and support amongst potential sponsors.
With limited depth in his squad and injury clouds still hanging over halfback Ashley Taylor (knee) and Kevin Proctor (hamstring) Henry was not in a position to make wholesale changes, preferring for the most part to allow the 17 that took the field last week to earn some redemption.
"Really it's about the same squad getting out there and looking for a bit of redemption," Henry said.
"We are limited in what we can do. I and the other coaches feel that they need an opportunity to redeem themselves as well.
"We need to resurrect ourselves there and prove to ourselves that we're a better team than that."
After the past fortnight's performances Henry's position as head coach has also come under the intense glare of the media spotlight but he has not shied away from any accountability, accepting that such speculation "is the nature of the beast" for NRL head coaches.
"Obviously things fall with the head coach, that's the nature of the game and I accept that," said Henry, who guided the Titans to the finals last year but has seen his squad decimated by injuries to key players this season.
"You roll with the good times and you've just got to hang in during the tough times but we all agree that it wasn't a very good performance at all.
"We accept that, it's done, what we can do now is react to it and we've got four games to go to play some decent football at the back-end of the season."
Henry also accepted that with the front of jersey up for sale and the club currently in the process of being sold to private owners by the NRL that the players running out to represent the Gold Coast this week need to show far greater pride in the jersey.
"We need to get results, we need to build our club," said Henry, who also trumpeted the re-signing of Morgan Boyle and signing of Manly prop Brenton Lawrence.
"Your sponsors want to see a team competing every week and a team ideally playing finals football. Certainly that's not going to be achieved this year but what we can achieve is some good performances at the back-end of the year.
"[Aquis] were a very good major sponsor for us and certainly looking to raise their profile on the Coast but I've got complete faith in our team upstairs that are finding sponsorship for the club."
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In death metal history, Suffocation stands unique for fusing the technical with the percussive, brutal "older" styles of death metal as well as for being emulated more than any other band. Forming in 1989, SUFFOCATION quickly released their 3-song debut Re-incremation. Within weeks of its existence came the interest of many labels who wanted to claim stake to the first SUFFOCATION full length album. The band chose to release it's follow-up, “Human Waste” Ep, through Relapse Records in 1991. Complex and unrelentingly savage, "Human Waste" saw Suffocation bash out the beginnings of death metal's most visible style, the "New York" combination of blasting grind core beats and metallic textures. This was only but the beginning... In 1991The now classic, “Effigy of the Forgotten” was released via Roadrunner Records. Effigy... took the rhythmic relentlessness of hardcore beats, put them into speed metal structures and overlaid off-time counterpoint structures. "Effigy of the Forgotten" took SUFFOCATION to a new plane, taking the multiple languages of music and unifying them in an evocative, thundering chorus of death metal. In 1993's the band released their 2nd full length album “Breeding The Spawn” via Roadrunner Records.
Thunderously heavy and rigorously artistic, "Breeding The Spawn" surpassed expectations. Highly rhythmic, Suffocation's second album built on the legacy of their first with more emphasis on the bearing weight of repeated changing / off time rhythms (see later day practitioners MESHUGGAH) and a SLAYER-derived sense of melody.. After the release of “Breeding the Spawn” SUFFOCATION hit the road for months on end bringing their jaw-dropping live performances to both their devoted legions of followers, and hordes of wide-eyed new devotees.. Following the release of 1995's “Pierced From Within” via roadrunner Records, SUFFOCATION embarked on successful tours of Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the United States, playing to thousands and enjoying increased album sales. In 1998, Suffocation released the EP, “Despise the Sun” via Vulture Records. "Despise the Sun" contained A savage example of engaging, energetic and insightful death metal with no letup in intensity. In September of 2000 Relapse Records reissued “Despise the Sun”.
The increased awareness and exposure led many to believe that SUFFOCATION were ready to reclaim their rightful place atop death / extreme metal's hierarchy In June, 2003, and, as a testament to their universally-recognized impact on the genre, SUFFOCATION was profiled on both "Uranium" and MTV2's "Head bangers Ball" which would be the first of many in- studio appearances to come. Suffocation now has two videos currently airing on “Head bangers Ball” weekly. The wildly influential band entered The recording studio in the Winter, 2003 to begin recording their first full album of new material since "Pierced From Within" , entitled “Souls to Deny” via Relapse records a truly devastating display of technical death metal. In April, 2004 “Souls to Deny” was released and the band hit the road with extensive touring and has yet to let up. 400+ shows and countless US and European tours later , SUFFOCATION once again entered the recording studio to release upon the World their most matured and destructive album of their now Legendary career . The self titled 2006 release "SUFFOCATION" further propels the band to the forefront of the Death metal genre proving why Suffocation has solidly held its position as one of the most important and influential bands the Death metal genre has seen to date. In September Suffocation along with the services of Video director Dale Resteghini completed their first video in support of the New album. The video for the song “Abomination Reborn” which debuted on Mtv’s Head bangers Ball in early October 2006, just prior to the start of their 7 week Fall US tour.
Most American death metal painted itself into a corner years ago, but SUFFOCATION, through musicality, inventiveness, and sheer conviction, continue to invent ways to push the envelope and inject personality into the Extreme metal genre. "Suffocation", the album, is a multi-dimensional death metal feast that never forgets its primary mission to beat the listener into submission. In 2006 the band was hired by the cable network A&E and the History Channel to use and perform one of their original songs “Bind, torture, Kill” in a commercial to advertise the History Channel documentary “The Dark Ages”. This commercial was advertised in over 700 movie theatres as well as aired on MTV, VHI, A&E and the History Channel. This opportunity helped to further propel the bands already legendary status amongst the pioneers of all things extreme.
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Employer confidence drops further in run-up to election
Employers’ confidence in the UK economy has dropped to the lowest level since mid-2016, according to new data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). In the run-up to the general election, confidence levels have fallen to a net figure of -34 in the REC’s latest JobsOutlook report.
The findings underline the need for this election to focus on work. Employers are ready to invest, and significantly more businesses are looking to increase their permanent staffing than decrease it, both in the short term (net: +23) and the medium term (net: +26). However, these ambitions are being held back by political and economic uncertainty, and hiring confidence has dropped back into negative territory (net: -4).
Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the REC, said:
“This month’s figures show that there is a great deal of potential in Britain’s businesses, just waiting to be unleashed. With so many firms at or close to full capacity, it’s no surprise that employers want to invest in their workforces. And it’s not just permanent staff – hiring intentions for temporary workers are positive too. Recruiters are using all their expertise to help find the right people to fill these vacancies, and three in four employers are happy with the work they’re doing.
“But it is uncertainty that is holding firms back. An incoming government should prioritise work by ensuring the two-way flexibility of the labour market is protected, allowing employers to recruit the staff they need while also protecting workers. This is the last set of JobsOutlook data before the general election, and we are urging all parties to think hard about how their policies will impact companies and their workers.
“Concrete measures like delaying changes to IR35, introducing an affordable two-year temporary work visa, or creating a Good Recruitment Taskforce will support employers and workers to make great work happen. By putting people at the heart of its industrial strategy, a new government can help employers to boost productivity and provide good jobs for people across the country.”
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Anemia in kids can be prevented
Sprinkling a vitamin and mineral packed powder onto young kids' food may help prevent anemia.
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Kids with the extra nutrients, including iron, zinc and vitamin A, were about 30% less likely to be anemic and 50% less likely to be iron deficient, researchers found.
Their work sums up data from past studies of anemia and iron deficiency in babies and toddlers who received the vitamin boost compared with those who didn't.
For other aspects of nutrition or kids' development, there's still not enough data to say if the supplements have an impact, according to the researchers, whose findings are published in The Cochrane Library.
"Anemia and iron deficiency probably are the most widespread nutritional deficiencies in the world," said study author Luz Maria De Regil, from the World Health Organization in Geneva.
Half of all young kids are affected by an iron, zinc or vitamin A deficiency, she told Reuters Health, most of them in poor countries. The studies that she and her colleagues reviewed all took place in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean.
By the time babies are six months old, they are starting to run low on the iron reserves they were born with, researchers say.
The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding up to six months and continued breastfeeding until kids are at least two years old. During that in-between period, parents typically start to incorporate semi-solid food into babies' diets -possibly offering an opportunity for the addition of extra sources of vitamins and minerals.
Health programs have relied on iron drops or syrups to prevent anemia in young kids, De Regil said. However, she added, "supplements can be perceived by the mom...as something like a drug. Micro nutrient powders are sprinkled into the food so that they don't change the flavor - (parents) think that they are improving the diet without giving a medication."
In addition, iron drops "really do taste awful," said Purnima Menon, from the International Food Policy Research Institute, based in New Delhi. "A really substantial advantage of this is you can feed it really easily."
De Regil and her colleagues found six studies that compared the nutrient powders to nothing extra or a nutrient-free placebo powder in kids between 2 and 23 months old. Of more than 3,000 youngsters, those who got the extra vitamins and minerals for a few months at a time, usually daily, were less likely to be anemic or iron deficient at the end of the fortification period.
In two studies that compared the nutrient powders with iron drops or syrups, the researchers found no difference in anemia rates, but cautioned against drawing too much from the less-robust findings.
"There is a huge controversy," De Regil told Reuters Health. "A possible side effect of iron supplements given very frequently is to increase the risk of malaria in some places."
Based on the current findings, the WHO has updated its guidelines on nutrient supplementation in young children, which now state, "Home fortification of foods with multiple micro nutrient powders is recommended to improve iron status and reduce anemia among infants and children 6 - 23 months of age."
The authors note that the nutrient powder packets are convenient and could also be used in schools or refugee camps, for example. They are currently looking at their effect in older, school-age kids.
For now, the new review suggests that the powder "is a promising innovation to address childhood anemia," said Menon, who did not participate in the study. "Any innovations that take us closer to solving the problem are more than welcome."
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Japanese Yokai: Types of Ghosts and Supernatural Monsters
Hiroko Matsuyama
Shirime by Mizuki Shigeru (google.com)
Japanese Yokai consists of ghosts and supernatural monsters which have been used as an explanation for the phenomena which can’t be accounted scientifically. Numerous Japanese Yokai from the ancient period has dreadful features as they needed the darkness to exist. The darkness stimulates the fear and the imagination at the same time, that produced countless Yokai. Let’s take a look at some famous and funny Yokai!
Brief Introduction of Yokai
Dreadful Yokai
Spooky Yokai
Instructive Yokai
Comforting Yokai
Funny Yokai
1. Brief Introduction of Japanese Yokai
Japanese Yokai, also known as “Monono-ke” – spirits, “Ayakashi” – beings that do supernatural things, and “Mamono” – demons, is a general name for the supernatural phenomena in Japan from the ancient times.
In the beliefs of Animism, spirits dwell in all kinds of phenomena and have their emotions as well. If they are calm, they are called Nigi-Mitama, which brings a good fortune like a good harvest, if they are wrathful, they would bring a disaster or a plague, called Ara-Mitama. The means to convert Ara-Mitama to Nigi-Mitama is the rituals of calming souls, which is a basic way of Shinto.
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The boundary between Yokai and Kami – deities are sometimes very vague since they both have supernatural power and can be positive or negative depending on the emotion they possess. For instance, a part of nature such as the weather and climate, appropriate amount of sunny days and rainy days are welcome which bring a good harvest, but an excess amount of them could bring a drought and water damage. This type of belief is seen as nature worship which is a primordial form of Animism.
How Yokai-like being can be born, it’s because of the grudge of people, which turned to be Ara-Mitama that weren’t enshrined, failed to be enshrined or stopped to be enshrined. Ara-Mitama can be produced in nature as well when people fail to take care of them with respect.
However, in the course of time, fewer and fewer phenomena which people recognize as supernatural, Japanese Yokai became the subjects of entertainment as they lessened their fearful nature.
Below are notable picture books of Japanese Yokai which you can see varieties of them.
Gazu Hyakki Yagyo by Toriyama Sekien 『画図百鬼夜行』鳥山石燕』 is the most popular book that you can look all kinds of yokai.
Hyakki Tsuredure-Bukuro by Toriyama Sekien鳥山石燕の妖怪画集『百器徒然袋』
Shinkei 36 Sellection of Strange by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi『新形三十六怪撰』月岡芳年
Get your copy on Amazon!: The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons: A Field Guide to Japanese Yokai by Matthew Meyer
This field guide contains over 100 illustrated entries covering a wide variety of Japanese Yokai such as elephant-dragons which feed solely on bad dreams and baby zombies, and fire-breathing chickens. Each Japanese Yokai is described in detail—including its habitat, diet, origin, and legends—based on translations from centuries-old Japanese texts.
Get your copy on Amazon!: Japandemonium Illustrated: The Yokai Encyclopedias of Toriyama Sekien by Toriyama Sekien (Author)
This historically groundbreaking compilation includes complete translations of all four of Sekien’s Yokai masterworks: the 1776 Gazu Hyakki Yagyō (The Illustrated Demon Horde’s Night Parade), the 1779 Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki (The Illustrated Demon Horde from Past and Present, Continued), the 1781 Konjaku Hyakki Shū (More of the Demon Horde from Past and Present), and the 1784 Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro (A Horde of Haunted Housewares). The collection is complemented by a detailed introduction and helpful annotations for modern-day readers.
2. Dreadful Yokai – Japanese Yokai
Gashadokuro – Japanese Yokai
Mitsukuni_defying_the_skeleton_spectre_invoked_by_princess_Takiyasha by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, it isn’t originally drawn to depict Gasyadokuro, but its image has been used as Gashadokuro due to its large size (Wikipedia)
Gashadokuro is said to be a giant skeleton which incorporated of the war dead, people who died in a ditch, not buried, skeletons and grudge. It wanders around at night shaking his bones, making loud rattling noise, and whenever he finds a man alive, he makes an assault, crushes him and finally eats him.
Akkorokamui
Bussan Zue, Product Painting by Ando Tokubei, this octopus is in Namekawa, Toyama, but its image should be close to Akkoro-Kamui (www.city.namerikawa.toyama.jp)
Akkorokamui, at kor kamuy in Ainu, is a huge octopus that resides in the bay of volcano in Hokkaido. When Akkorokamui spreads his legs, it can reach up to 2 miles and devours a ship or a whale in a swallow. His whole body is red, and its color reflects not just the sea around him, but also the reflection painted the sky red.
If a ship comes close to Akkorokamui carelessly, people knew he would kill them, so they don’t sail to the area which looks red both the sea and the sky, made sure to carry a scythe.
There is a folklore of Akkoro-Kamui’s origin.
A huge spider monster “Yaukeshipu” used to appear in Rebunge, destroyed numerous houses, and devastated the lands. People got scared and prayed for kami to solve this problem, and their prayers are heard. “Rebunkamui”, the kami of the sea accepted to take charge of him in the sea. Drawn into the sea, “Yaushikebu” was forced to change its figure to an octopus, and became a raging Yokai “Akkorokamui”.
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It brings you detailed information on almost 50 of these amazing creatures for the first time in English by illustrations detail the potential appearance of each Yokai with each Yokai’s important features at a glance.
Nuribotoke – Japanese Yokai
Nuribotoke by Sawaki Suushi
Nuribotoke is considered to be a kind of Japanese zombie, evil Yokai. It’s a hideous statue made by a fallen priest sealed off his grudge by applying black paint on the brand-new Buddhist statue. Its black paint is called “Chigote”, which is believed to be made by newborn baby heals any kind of wound.
It moves as the creator wants it to and has the power to curse, but he goes to the hell once he curses somebody. It is why it’s also called “the Buddhist statue of the hell”. It’s considered that all Nuribotoke was destroyed at the time of an anti-Buddhist movement, but be careful when you happen to find a black Buddhist statue somewhere…
3. Spooky Yokai – Japanese Yokai
Nurarihyon – Japanese Yokai
Nurarihyon by Kawanabe Gyosai 1890 (www.nichibun.ac.jp)
Generally, Nurarihyon is slippery like an eel, we have no clue what he thinks or does the next. There is a lot of drawings of Nurarihyon in scrolls in the Edo period, yet no further details are provided. It’s hard to read his true feelings from his facial expression whether he is grinning or being puzzled.
In the picture books of Japanese Yokai for children which published in the Showa and the Heisei period, there’s an explanation of Nurarihyon. It enters the house without getting noticed, the time people get busy in the evening preparing dinner, it drinks green tea smoking tobacco as if it were its own home. Even people see Nurarihyon in their homes, somehow they take it as their owner of the houses, they don’t make it leave.
Rokurokubi – Japanese Yokai
Rokurokubi in “Hokusai Manga” by Katsushika Hokusai (Wikipedia)
There are two types of Rokurokubi, one is a flying head and another is an unusually extended neck. We will introduce you to the story of the latter.
A maid was suspected as a “Rokurokubi”, the head of the maids comes at night to see this maid found something eerie. There was rising steam from around her chest, while it thickened up, her head was gone, and her neck extended in no time. The chief maid gasped at the scene, and the sleeping maid rolled over in bed and her neck was back into the original position.
This maid is nothing different but her face is always pale. The chief maid let her take a break taking this incident eerie. She can’t stay in any workplace for long because of this.
Some researchers say this could be “ectoplasm” in the field of spiritual science, that the spirit comes out from the body and can be seen visually, physically.
Makuragaeshi – Japanese Yokai
Makura-Gaeshi by Mizuki Shigeru (Pinterest)
Makuragaeshi appears in a bedroom where a man sleeps and puts his pillow upside down. Some of them even change the position of his bedding. And that’s all that they do.
However, there are some awful Makura-Gaeshi as well. A famous story of them comes from Wakayama and they used to be spirits of a large fir tree. Eight woodcutters were working on the tree to cut it down, once they cut it half the way, then the next day there was no cutting mark and the tree was complete in the original state.
They came to realize that spirits of the tree mend the cutting with the sawdust, they burned them, and finished the job cutting down the tree. The night they cut down the tree, Makuragaeshi appeared in their bedroom and began putting the woodcutter’s pillows upside down one by one…
The next morning, seven of them found dead and only one survived miraculously. The spirits let the one who chanted the Heart Sutra alive because they thought this man should be faithful.
There are some thoughts on this story. In folklore, a pillow is symbolized as a border between the physical world and the dream world. It stems from the thought that Japanese people believed that people go to another world while they sleep and dream is what they see and hear in that world.
So that once the position of a pillow changed while one sleeps, a man’s soul cannot come back to the physical world correctly and that can cause death. Changing the position of the pillow can mean the reverse of the order, there would be no more physical world where the soul has to be, and a soul would be flown somewhere into another world. Quite a pillow.
4. Instructive Yokai – Japanese Yokai
Dorotabo – Japanese Yokai
Yokai, Dorota-Bo emerges from the rice field to urge farmers to take care of the field well (www.youkaiwiki.com)
Dorotabo appears in the rice fields. There’s an anecdote about the rice fields which a grandfather handed over to his grandson. This grandson was a big drinker, hadn’t take care of the rice fields which he was given at all, and top it all he sold them to somebody.
After that, Dorotabo appears there night by night kept cussing him out “Give me back the rice fields, give it back to me …”
Kappa – Japanese Yokai
” How to catch a Kappa” by Hokusai, 河童を釣ルの法
Kappa might be the most popular Japanese Yokai now and then, the story cited as an instructive lesson to have not children get close to the water side since in the old times there was a lot of water accidents. So the adult told kids if they get close to the water or the pond, Kappa would attack you…
The drawing above shows how to catch a Kappa. People believe cucumber is their most favorite, but actually “shirikodama” can top it. What’s that? It’s considered to be an organ which is a part of man’s anus, so exposing one’s butt to allure a Kappa should be the most effective way to catch it while risking one’s life. Because a man who was robbed of his “shirikodama” by a Kappa lost his soul, became gutless and would be no use.
Kappa is believed to be a fallen kami (deity) of water, and there is a custom to dedicate cucumber to the kami of water, so it’s Kappa’s other favorite.
The Book of Yokai: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore by Michæl Dylan Foster (Author), Shinonome Kijin (Illustrator)
You’ll definitely find fastinating of the stories of Japanese Yokai which rages from tengu (mountain goblins) and kappa (water spirits), to shape-shifting foxes and long-tongued ceiling-lickers.
5. Comforting Yokai – Japanese Yokai
Hitotsume Kozo – Japanese Yokai
Hitotsume-Kozo (http://youkaiwiki.hateblo.jp)
Hitotsume Kozo does no harm, just appears out of a sudden to surprise people. It is oftentimes depicted as a humorous and relatively lovely figure due to its personality.
Tofu Kozo (blog.goo.ne.jp)
There is some similar yokai such as Tofu Kozo, Amefuri Kozo. Both of them are maids, Tofu Kozo, it wears a bamboo hat, holds a round tray, and there’s a piece of tofu with a maple mark on it.
Another one, Amefuri Kozo wears a Japanese traditional umbrella holding a lantern. Amefuri Kozo sometimes stalks people at night with the rain, but it does nothing more than that. It’s depicted as a bit too naive, shy, and funny character. Some other Yokai finds it weak, they pick on it.
Nuppeppo – Japanese Yokai
Nuppeppo by Toriyama Sekien (Wikipedia)
Nuppebo has no eyes, no nose, no lips. It comes close to a passerby pretending as if it were one of them, starts small talk with him, and exposes his white self (kind of white-powdered skin) when he lets his guard off.
In 1609, the early Edo period, a piece of meat-like-looking thing appeared in the middle court of Suruga Castle. Its shape was a boy’s, it has hands but no fingers. Samurai tried to catch him but no luck since it moved so fast. Ieyasu Tokugawa who resided in Suruga Castle at the time told his retainers to make it leave instead of catching it, so they chased it away from the castle to the mountains. Sometime later, a man who is an expert on medicine heard this story bit his lip since it could have been “Hou” which is written in the ancient Chinese book, the medicine which would amazingly energize a man.
Nyoijizai – Japanese Yokai
Nyoijizai by Toriyama Sekien (Wikipedia)
“Nyoi” is one of the Buddhist objects which a priest has, also used was a back-scratcher. Nyoijizai is considered to be a Yokai which was born from the objects, Nyoi. Just like a back-scratcher, it scratches where itchy. It can come in pretty handy if you treat it right, otherwise, you would be scratched pretty badly.
6. Funny Yokai – Japanese Yokai
Shirime
Shirime used to appear on Kagtabira street in Kyoto. When it sees a man, takes its clothes off, sticking his butt up to a man and its eye gleaming to surprise a man. There’s nothing on its face, but why it got an eye on his butt, nobody knows.
Tenjo-Name
Tenjo-Name in 『百器徒然袋』 (www.youkaiwiki.com)
In old times, they used to have a high ceiling and there would be some spot where the light can’t reach. Sekien, an Ukiyo-e Artist explained that’s the dark spot Tenjo-Name makes.
In the documents from the Showa and the Heisei period, Tenjo-Name is described as a yokai that licks the dust on the ceiling using his long tongue, the spots you find on the ceilings are the marks of this action. Those marks can look like a monster or a frightening look of a man, it’s said that some people look at them from their bedding went mad, lost their mind and end up dead.
Haradashi
Haradashi, dancing to make people laugh if they offer sake (moon.ap.teacup.com)
Haradashi appears in the evening, once it’s offered sake, it accepts it with great pleasure and begins funny dancing. Anyone who sees the dance is said to have a good fortune.
It never does anything to give trouble to a man. It has basically a cheerful personality, sometimes comforts a man who is in sorrow. A man’s anxiety would be gone once he sees its dance and even start to have a hope for the future.
…Having seen a lot of Japanese Yokai, some fearful, some funny, and some still unknown. But we understand we should keep our promise of whether it’s with people or Yokai and treat them nicely they would even reward you.
Either Yokai which has its origin in the ancient times or the modern times, as long as we have an uncharted territory or new darkness which stimulates our imagination for the unknown, new Yokai would be born in every corner.
Well, let’s be nice to them when we happen to see one of them (except the dreadful ones)!
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Razer gets into networking with Sila, a $250 router built for wireless gaming that doesn't suck
The Sila is stuffed with antennas and smart networking management tools.
By Brad Chacos
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Razer’s encroachment into every part of your PC that’s not inside your PC continues with the Sila, a luxurious $250 router built with gamers in mind. And not just PC gamers; Razer designed the Sila for seriously fast gaming over Wi-Fi, because nobody wants ethernet cables strewn across their living room.
The tri-band AC3000 router—one 2.4GHz band at up to 400Mbps, and two 5GHz bands at up to 1,733Mbps and 866Mbps—bristles with nine antennas under the hood and relies on smart software-management tools to optimize your gaming experience. Razer’s FasTrack engine prioritizes gaming bandwidth when your network starts getting clogged, and the Quality of Service tool is smart enough to identify and prioritize each of the major gaming consoles. Razer told us FasTrack will learn which applications are games over time and shift their load automatically. You can also enable a “Gaming mode” that reserves a set slice of your bandwidth for gaming alone.
The Sila also utilizes “Multi-Channel ZeroWait DFS” technology to discover the least congested Wi-Fi bands in your area and switch to them—a boon if you’re in a crowded apartment building. It also lets you tap into non-public Wi-Fi bands. The technology builds on the back of the Portal router from Ignite Design Labs, which Razer partnered with to create the Sila.
Don’t let those fancy buzzwords fool you though. While QoS and dynamic frequency selection are stellar technologies to include in a gaming-focused router, they aren’t revolutionary. Other routers already include similar features, though DFS is mostly limited to newer models.
But those aren’t the only nifty tricks. The Razer Sila can transform into a mesh routing system if you’ve got a large area to cover, with two Silas covering 6,000 square feet and a trio of Silas extending that all the way out to 9,000 square feet. Though at $250 a pop, setting up a mesh system with Sila would get very expensive, very quickly. For comparison, you get two of Netgear’s Orbi routers for $330.
It might be worthwhile for speed freaks though. When you’re using the Sila in a mesh configuration, one of the 5GHz bands becomes dedicated to backhaul, or speaking to each other, while the second 5GHz devotes itself to communicating with client devices (like your PC and phone). The Sila is one of very few mesh routers to include a dedicated backhaul channel at 866Mbps speeds, which should improve your network’s performance, though we’d need to test the router ourselves to validate the claim.
You configure the Sila using a mobile app, and Razer equipped the router with three LAN ports and a pair of USB connections for folks who prefer the hardwired life. Sadly, the illuminated Razer logo on its top isn’t RGB-enabled, though you can adjust the strength of its green glow using the management app.
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That’s a mighty intriguing set of features, especially for folks who rely on Wi-Fi more than ethernet cords. They’re not revolutionary though. We’re interested in seeing how the Sila stacks up to routers like the Netgear Orbi ($330 on Amazon), our favorite mesh network system, and traditional gaming-centric routers like the Linksys WRT32X ($180 on Amazon), which have offered Quality of Service tools for gamers for a while now. You can buy the Sila now for $250 on Razer’s website.
Senior editor Brad Chacos covers gaming and graphics for PCWorld, and runs the morning news desk for PCWorld, Macworld, Greenbot, and TechHive. He tweets too.
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‘Abstract World’ visits Peoria City Hall
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West Valley Art Museum hosts African art exhibit
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Birt’s Bistro announces the return of “All in CASH” for a free “Happy Hour” concert from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24. The Johnny Cash tribute starring Steve Christiansen and Kenny K. will entertain the crowd with a lineup of hits from the “Man in Black” and other classic country music.
The Encore at ABT Series runs Sept. 20 through Oct. 7
Arizona Broadway Theatre presents four shows in The Encore at ABT Series, while offering discounts to save up to 50 percent per show or get all four for $99.
Summer Music Series presents Barry Smith, Shawna McGuire Aug. 21
Local artists Barry Smith (avant-garde electric violin) and Shawna McGuire (guitar, vocals) will perform from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 as part of the 2018 Summer Music Series at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. Admission is free, but seating is limited.
13th annual Old World Oktoberfest set for Oct. 5-6 in Peoria
Just as in old Bavaria, the traditional tapping of the keg kicks off the 13th annual Old World Oktoberfest and its opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at Centennial Plaza Park in Peoria, 9875 N. 85th Ave. The event is open 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 5, and continues from 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 6.
Arizona Broadway Theatre creates youth troupe
Arizona Broadway Theatre has formed HyRev, a new program for Valley youths ages 13 to 19 who are strong, committed singers and dancers seeking to throw themselves into creating artistic work together. The new program will be headed up by Valley performing arts duo and ABT alums Mark and Lynz…
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts presents Campfire Demo
The Summer Music Series features the musical talents of local artists. Each Tuesday night there will be a new performance in the McMillin Theater. Admission is free, but seating is limited.
Hot rods, cool bikes featured at July 28 charity show
Arrowhead Harley-Davidson has partnered with Hooters of Peoria to host its annual charity bike and car show from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 28 at the bike dealership, 16130 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive.
The John Leo Group brings rowdy rock ’n’ roll back to Birt’s Bistro
Birt’s Bistro restaurant’s free “Happy Hour” concerts continue from 5 to 7 p.m. July 20 as “The John Leo Group” returns to showcase its brand of bawdy blues and rowdy rock ’n’ roll. Birt’s Bistro is on the main Benevilla campus at the Hellen & John M. Jacobs Independence Plaza, 16752 N. …
The smooth sounds of Vito Mandarino return to Birt’s Bistro with free concert July 13
Birt’s Bistro restaurant free “Happy Hour” concerts continue from 5 to 7 p.m. July 13 as Vito Mandarino returns to play his popular hits of the ’50s through the ’70s. Birt’s Bistro is on the main Benevilla campus at the Hellen & John M. Jacobs Independence Plaza, 16752 N. Greasewood St. …
Escape Hogwarts at Sunrise Mountain Library
Teens ages 12 to 17 are invited to an after-hours event for a night of Harry Potter fun from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. July 13 at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Ave. Attendees can break out of the Hogwarts Escape Room, design their own wands, make buttons and enjoy a variety of Harry Potter…
Peoria Community Center offers summer fun for youths
The Peoria Community Center staff invites children ages 8 to 14 to join in on a journey off campus to explore some of Peoria’s best kid-friendly amenities. Pre-registration is required, and transportation to and from events will be provided by the Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson St.
‘Catch Me If You Can’ premieres July 13 at ABT
An Arizona regional premiere based on the hit Steven Spielberg film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, “Catch Me If You Can” is a high-flying musical comedy that tells the true story of conman Frank Abagnale Jr., a brazen young man who fools some of the best security in the world. The…
TheaterWorks presents ‘The Little Mermaid’ as the 2018 summer musical
Audience members are invited to take a dip with TheaterWorks July 13 through 22. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is a love story for the ages and will capture audience hearts with its irresistible songs, including…
Movies by Kids camps features interactive learning
As part of the various special interest classes taking place during the summer, the city of Peoria is hosting Movies by Kids camps. The camps are for children age 6 to 12 and consist of five classes that run 1 to 4 p.m. each day during the specified week. Attendees will learn the art of stop…
Get 'Mild and Wild' at Birt’s Bistro June 15
Benevilla’s Birt’s Bistro restaurant free “Happy Hour” concerts continue from 5 to 7 p.m. June 15. “Wild & Mild,” starring Shirlene and Albert Rutledge, brings a lineup of wild and mild pop music to the stage. Birt’s Bistro is on the main Benevilla campus at the Hellen & John M. Jaco…
Summer exhibit features West Valley art treasures
A special summer exhibit curated by the West Valley Art Museum showcases fine art and rare quality collectibles from the private collections of community leaders, as well as members and friends of the museum.
ABT holding auditions for elite youth troupes
Arizona Broadway Theatre will hold auditions for young performers ages 13 to 19 for the new elite teen performance troupes known as HyRev. Auditions will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. June 25 in the Arizona Broadway Theatre Encore Room, 7701 W. Paradise Lane.
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Comedy Schools presents comedy Kids in America
Tony Vicich and Comedyschools.com take their year-long Peoria Comedy Series to the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, at 7:30 p.m. June 9. The monthly comedy series promises to bring the best national talent and comedy artists from the local comedy community. Set in …
John Hodgson brings classic rock back to Birt’s Bistro
Birt’s Bistro restaurant “Happy Hour” concerts continue 5 to 7 p.m. May 25 as “John Hodgson” returns for a free concert with his blend of classic acoustic rock and eclectic humor. Birt’s Bistro is on the main Benevilla campus at the Hellen & John M. Jacobs Independence Plaza, 16752 N. Gr…
Childish Gambino announces additional tour dates
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Mary Poppins flies into ABT June 1
Arizona Broadway Theatre’s 100th Mainstage Production, Disney’s “Practically Perfect” blockbuster Broadway hit, “Mary Poppins,” flies in for the month June 1 through 30.
American Legion Post 62 Auxiliary holds competition, offers female veteran art classes
Annually, the Department of Arizona, together with the Arizona VA, sponsors an art competition for veterans. Competing in more than 150 categories, veterans take the opportunity to develop a craft-- while others find therapy in the work. Unit 62 makes a monetary donation every year to suppor…
‘Ferdinand’ showing at P83 Food Truck Movie Night
The Peoria Sports Complex opens its gates at 5 p.m. May 12 for its second movie night of the season. Guests can enjoy an array of food trucks and kid-friendly fun throughout the stadium and field before the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Showing on the new scoreboard and sound system will be 20th…
Arizona Watercolor Association exhibit opens April 16
The Arizona Watercolor Association’s spring show, featuring 60 paintings from its members, runs April 16 to May 24 at Peoria City Hall Art Gallery, 8401 W. Monroe St. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays.
Birt’s Bistro welcomes back All Star Big Band April 13
Birt’s Bistro restaurant “Happy Hour” concerts continue from 5 to 7 p.m. April 13 as the 19-piece big band All Star Big Band returns with its lineup of ’40s through ’80s classics. The cover charge is $5. Birt’s Bistro is on the main Benevilla campus at the Hellen & John M. Jacobs Indepen…
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ on stage May 4
Theater Works presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” May 4 to 20 on the Gyder Stage at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive.
Local woman headlines 5th annual Recycle Arts Festival
Guest artist Sheri Caldwell will headline WHAM Art Association’s fifth annual Recycle Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 14 at 16560 N Dysart Ave. in Surprise.
Inaugural Sonoran Desert Plein Air Art Festival at Trilogy this weekend
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Peoria celebrates Earth Day with ‘Planetpalooza’ Earth Festival
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Movie in the Park features ‘Coco’ April 14
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Celebration of Artists continues through April 12
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ABT presents Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown
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'Coco' showing at Scotland Yard Park
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Birt’s Bistro continues Friday and Saturday Happy Hour concerts
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‘You'll Be In My Heart’ – a cabaret concert
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Upcoming events in Peoria
Participate in a recycle fashion show during Planetpalooza Festival
Food Truck Movie Nights return March 31
Food Truck Movie Nights are back at Peoria Sports Complex and they’re bigger than ever. Beginning with “Trolls,” showing 5 to 9 p.m. March 31, the movies will be shown inside the stadium, using the new, larger screen.
Panhellenic luncheon March 21
The West Valley Panhellenic annual luncheon will be held 11:30 a.m. March 21 at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West. For reservations, or more information, call 253-230-5043.
Audition for ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
Only a few slots remain to audition for YouthWorks’ production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Open to youths, ages 12 to 19, auditions will be held March 17 and 18 at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive.
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Museum expert retained for historic artifacts
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A city lease of buildings occupied by the Peoria Arizona Historical Society (PAHS) was terminated on July 23. Given this development, the city will be taking steps to ensure historic items within the facility are properly maintained.
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TricorBraun acquires rigid packaging company PSI
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TricorBraun is one of the largest distributors of primary packaging in North America. Credit: russellstreet.
Rigid packaging designer and supplier TricorBraun has acquired Minneapolis-based Packaging Solutions Inc (PSI).
PSI has 25 years of experience in supplying rigid packaging for pharmaceutical, pet food and personal care sectors.
The acquisition further establishes TricorBraun’s position in the Minneapolis, US, market, and providing it with an additional warehouse for continued growth.
TricorBraun president and CEO Court Carruthers said: “Our acquisition of PSI strengthens our Minneapolis presence as we continue to grow across North America.
“We look forward to serving our customers in this region with exceptional products and services and we welcome PSI to the TricorBraun family.”
Following the acquisition, PSI owners Doug Greenberg and John Greenberg and their team members will continue to work with TricorBraun.
Founded in 1902, TricorBraun is one of the leading primary packaging suppliers in North America.
Owned by private investment firm AEA Investors, TricorBraun acquired and integrated more than 20 companies over the last 25 years. The latest acquisition is the company’s seventh in the last three years.
The two companies have not disclosed the financial terms of the agreement.
In a separate development, TricorBraun announced its certification in Amazon’s Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS) programme.
The programme supports vendors, sellers and manufacturers in securing certification for their products as Frustration-Free Packaging (FFP), Ships-in-Own-Container (SIOC) or Prep-Free Packaging (PFP).
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Tribbett Promoted to Executive Team at Pac/West Communications
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Veteran Lobbyist Brings Vision for Growth
WILSONVILLE, Ore. – Pac/West Communications announced Oct. 1, 2019 the promotion of lead lobbyist, government affairs team manager, and accomplished political strategist Ryan Tribbett to the position of Executive Vice President.
Tribbett has been with Pac/West for nearly 12 years and developed both a diverse work portfolio and the reputation as skilled negotiator and influential advocate for his clients. He specializes in construction, labor, and agriculture policy, but as manager of seven Pac/West lobbyists, he has a hand in all the firm’s work in the Capitol and around the state.
“Ryan has been a cornerstone of this company and played a major role in its success,” said Pac/West President Paul Phillips. “He has proven himself to his clients and this company time and again and has a bold vision for what Pac/West can and should be in the years to come”
Tribbett became the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs in 2015 and has been instrumental in Pac/West’s expansion into rural issues, culminating with the opening of a Hermiston office in September. He has led the diverse government affairs team through six full legislative sessions, relying on personal relationships and keen negotiating skills to get the desired results for clients.
“When we’re selling our services, what we’re really selling is our staff,” Tribbett said. “We recruit talented people with all kinds of interests. I help identify their natural talents and provide training to amplify their passions into skillsets and bonafide expertise. That makes our entire team effective for our clients.”
Members of the Government Affairs team say they appreciate Tribbett’s political insights and his focus on training through shared life experience, his personal advocacy, and respect he shows them every day through his actions.
“Ryan has been an advocate for me from the get-go,” said lobbyist Miranda Miller. “He seeks input from everyone on the team and trusts our opinions. It allows us to do our best work knowing he has our backs.”
“Ryan sits down with people on completely opposite ends of the spectrum who are entrenched in their positions, and find a way to hit the reset button,” said lobbyist Phil Scheuers. “He knows how to break down barriers and rebuild shared values and goals into consensus, and that’s a valuable skill.”
Pac/West, an award-winning firm, that provides services including lobbying, political consulting, campaigning, issues management, branding, marketing, public relations, website development, crisis communications and association management. Founded in 1997, Pac/West has 25 full-time employees. Find out how Pac/West can help you at www.pacwestcom.com
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Italian Journal of Food Safety
In vitro evaluation of bacteriocin-like inhibitory substances produced by lactic acid bacteria isolated during traditional Sicilian cheese making
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2016.5503
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Published: Feb 9, 2016
Bacteriocins, BLIS, Spot-on-the-lawn method, Well diffusion assay, Enzyme assays
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Macaluso, G., Fiorenza, G., Gaglio, R., Mancuso, I., & Scatassa, M. L. (2016). In vitro evaluation of bacteriocin-like inhibitory substances produced by lactic acid bacteria isolated during traditional Sicilian cheese making. Italian Journal of Food Safety, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2016.5503
Giusi Macaluso
Institute for Experimental Veterinary Medicine of Sicily, Palermo, Italy.
Gerlando Fiorenza
Raimondo Gaglio
Department of Agricultural and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Isabella Mancuso
Maria Luisa Scatassa *
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Maria Luisa Scatassa | luisa.scatassa@izssicilia.it
Bacteriocins are antimicrobial proteins produced by bacteria that inhibit the growth of other bacteria with a bactericidal or bacteriostatic mode of action. Many lactic acid bacteria (LAB) produce a high diversity of different bacteriocins. Bacteriocinogenic LAB are generally recognised as safe (GRAS) and useful to control the frequent development of pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. For this reason they are commonly used as starter cultures in food fermentations. In this study, the authors describe the results of a screening on 699 LAB isolated from wooden vat surfaces, raw milk and traditional Sicilian cheeses, for the production of bacteriocin-like inhibitory substances, by comparing two alternative methods. The antagonistic activity of LAB and its proteinaceous nature were evaluated using the spot-on-the-lawn and the well-diffusion assay (WDA) and the sensitivity to proteolytic (proteinase K, protease B and trypsin), amylolytic (α-amylase) and lipolytic (lipase) enzymes. The indicator strains used were: Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella enteritidis. A total of 223 strains (belonging to the species Enterococcus spp., Lactobacillus spp., Pediococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Leuconostoc spp. and Lactococcus lactis) were found to inhibit the growth of Listeria monocytogenes by using the spot-on-the-lawn method; only 37 of these were confirmed by using the WDA. The direct addition of bacteriocin-producing cultures into dairy products can be a more practical and economic option for the improvement of the safety and quality of the final product.
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'Good'bye: An Ode to Archie Panjabi's Kalinda Sharma
By Nadia Chaudhury | Lists | October 15, 2014 |
It was announced today that Archie Panjabi is departing The Good Wife, where she won an Emmy for playing Kalinda Sharma, for a show of her very own on Fox. So, expect her to get shot in a courtroom by someone from Weeds (Shane? Definitely Shane) any episode now. Here are a few reasons why she’ll be missed.
1. Her mystery
We never really learned Kalinda’s full story, beside that whole crazy ex-husband storyline, which sort of helped explain the Kalinda we know. She’s a mysterious giftwrapped present that should never be unwrapped. The less you know, the better.
2. Her dynamic with Alicia, Cary, and Diane
Now that Will is gone (RIP), Alicia and Cary are the closest people in Kalinda’s life, despite not being on speaking terms with one and sleeping with the other. Yes, she’s annoyed at Alicia and Cary for not asking her to leave with them, which is why she helped Lockhart and Gardner get dirty on the fledgling firm. Yes, she slept with Peter (though I still don’t see how that happened; their chemistry never made sense to me). And yes, Alicia rightfully held that against her. But a weaker form of contempt is still an emotional reaction, and they still care about each other in a weird way. They’re friends on a break now, and there’s hope of some sort of reconciliation (or maybe a blow-up?) before the end of the season. Though you have to wonder why she told Lemond about Alicia running for district attorney…
3. Her Efficiency
She’s a damn good investigator who uses what she has (even people) to get what she needs, which leads to…
4. Her love affairs
She OWNS her sexuality. Men and women alike love Kalinda, and my monocle is still popped over some of her scenes The Good Wife got away with on network television.
5. Those outfits
C’mon, they’re iconic. Next Halloween costume idea?
We’ll miss you Kalinda (though not as much as Will).
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Carl Malmsten
This piece is a well-known design that is well documented in general design literature
Vintage, Scandinavian Modern
QDP-408919
Beech, Wool
Going against the grain of his contemporaries, Swedish architect-designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) was a strong critic of functionalism and a proponent of traditional Swedish craftsmanship. Malmsten was also a devoted educator who sought alternative approaches and methods to developing hand-produced products.
Malmsten was born in 1888 in Stockholm, going on to study at the University of Stockholm, graduating in 1908. He then gained practical experience through a carpentry internship at the Nordic Museum and at Skansen (1909-1910). From 1911 until 1916, he worked in various architectural firms.
In 1916, at the age of 28, Malmsten established his studio in Stockholm, working as a freelancer in furniture design. That same year, he won a furniture competition for Stockholm’s new City Hall. With the exposure of his furniture designs, he soon became a highly sought after designer, and in 1917 exhibited alongside esteemed Swedish architect-designers by the like of Gunnar Asplund and Uno Åhrén at The Home Exhibition. Malmsten’s lifetime goal was to create practical furniture that would developed the user’s well-being and create total harmony within the space the furniture occupied. With a fine eye for detailing, he was meticulous in his construction, often focusing on the direction of fibers, as well as refining and preserving the structure of each piece.
Sometime between 1904 and 1973, he designed for the world-famous NK Department Store in Stockholm. During in the 1920s, Malmsten was commissioned to create furnishings for a number of highly important clients, including the prince of Sweden, Gustaf VI Adolf in the Ulriksdal Palace (1923), Stockholm’s Concert Hall (1928), The Swedish Match Company (1928), Waldorf-Astoria in New York (1930), and the House of the League of Nations in Geneva (1934). Most of his furniture was named after the towns or clients who commissioned them.
In 1930, Malmsten founded the Carl Malmsten Furniture Studies in Stockholm, which later became its own department at the Linköpings University in 2000, offering educational courses in furniture design, cabinetmaking, furniture conservation, and furniture upholstery. In 1957, Malmsten established his second school, Capellagården, on the island of Öland in Vickleby. Today, the school offers courses in textile craft and design, cabinet making, furniture design, interior carpentry, ceramics, and organic horticulture.
Over the course of his illustrious career, Malmsten was awarded with several prestigious awards including the Prince Eugen Medal for design in 1945. Notably, he was a member of Svenska Slojdforeningen (Swedish Society of Industrial Design). He advocated the traditional role of the home as a place for gathering and leisure, believing that the rationalization of the home according to functionalist principles was a perversion of these import roles.
Malmsten passed away in 1972 on the island of Öland in Sweden. Malmsten continued to work, designing and teaching until his death. It is believed that the designer left behind more than 20,000 sketches and detailed drawings of his designs, which today are considered an exclusive cultural heritage and are part of the Siv and Carl Malmsten Memorial Foundation. Malmsten’s contribution to Swedish handicrafts and education is still remembered today, as he wished for future generations to have the opportunity to nurture their innate creative desires. His dedication and passion to Swedish design has afforded him, alongside Bruno Mathsson and Yngve Ekström, the title of one of Sweden's best known furniture designers.
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Serious Fun: Who the Heck is PĀNiA!?
Unravelling the mysterious über-cool-girl of Mokopōpaki.
Ka tīaho mai he marama pai,
puta pō rere wai, mai a Pānia.
When the night is still and the moon is clear,
you can see Pānia appear.
– Sam Freedman (nā Alby Bennett i whakamāori)
Let’s begin by addressing the elephant in the room, or – given the artist’s enthusiasm for all things equine – the thoroughbred in the room: who the heck is PĀNiA!? In the literature put out by Mokopōpaki, the art space on Karangahape Road with which she is associated, she has been referred to repeatedly as an “enigmatic but always interesting über-cool-girl, artist-about-town.” PĀNiA! is so cool, in fact, that we don’t know who she really is. When she pounds the pavement, it is without paparazzi. Her chosen anonymity has led to some daring guesswork. In a recent review of her current exhibition-cum-performance project at Te Tuhi in Pakuranga, The True Artist Helps the World by Asking for Trust, critic John Hurrell ventures that she is “of Māori and Dutch extraction”, presumably basing this on the content of a number of the works on show, since the idea has not been put forward anywhere else.
PĀNiA!, Sore Horse, 2019. Wood, powder coated steel, hobby horse head, dowel, glue, leather, duster, wheels, fake eyelashes, band aid, bandage, fixings, sound. Courtesy the artist, Te Tuhi and Mokopōpaki, Auckland. Photo by Sam Hartnett.
More than a few people I’ve spoken with have suggested that PĀNiA! might be neither a woman nor Māori, despite presenting as both. The notion is theoretically possible, but I’m inclined to think it is folly. I don’t buy that PĀNiA! is invested in falseness. The True Artist Helps the World by Asking for Trust, is not, in my estimation, asking for faith as a prelude to hoodwinking the visitor. It is asking for it despite the withholding of expected information: a full name, a date of birth, a whakapapa. Like her ostensible namesake Pānia of the Reef (famously represented in a romantic statue in Ahuriri Napier, which appears several times in the exhibition), PĀNiA! moves between worlds. She is legendary.
PĀNiA! Left: Cloakroom Motukiore Māori School, 2019. Coat hooks, beanies, embroidery, fixings. Right: Portrait of the Artist as Bruce Nauman (After Bruce Nauman), 2019. Colour duraprint, textured card. Courtesy the artist, Te Tuhi and Mokopōpaki, Auckland. Photo by Sam Hartnett.
Yet PĀNiA! is not a wholesale fiction. As the artist recently put it in an email to me (we communicate only by email): “She is a real person. She is a mystery. Something like that.” If she is mysterious, she is paradoxically frank, open about what she does. Or people close to her are. As with other artists, anonymous and not, who work with Mokopōpaki, PĀNiA!’s shows are attended by comprehensive (and always gorgeously well-designed) catalogues, which explore the many facets of individual works and point to the ideas and strategies that characterise her practice more broadly. The booklets do not sit outside the shows, as curatorial addenda, but are integral, being developed by the artist in close collaboration with her whanaunga at Mokopōpaki.
The temptation is to read the gesture immediately and essentially as an institutional critique
The publication accompanying her Te Tuhi show runs to 40 pages including covers (the hardcopy version is printed on coloured papers that echo the hues and themes of the project) and centres on an extensive sports-commentary-style text, not unlike a script for a piece of absurdist theatre. This describes a tennis-like ‘Artist versus Curator Exhibition Match’ between PĀNiA! and ‘Defending Champion’ Gabriela Salgado. The Artistic Director of Te Tuhi since early last year, Salgado is described elsewhere as a co-curator of the show, alongside Mokopōpaki and the artist. The commentators are identified as Jacob Tere (AKA Jacob Terre, Jacob Raniera etc.), ‘Keeper of the House’ at Mokopōpaki, and an associate called Kohine. (The word kōhine may be translated in English as ‘girl’ or ‘maiden’. Interestingly, the usage example given on the online Māori Dictionary includes the term pania, meaning, among other things, to smear or to paint.)
PĀNiA!, Pā Māori Plankjes, 2019 (detail). Wood, acrylic, custom vinyl stickers, straw, pāua laminate, magnets, fixings. Courtesy the artist, Te Tuhi and Mokopōpaki, Auckland. Photo by Sam Hartnett.
The commentary points to a central conceit of the project as a whole: the notion of exhibition-making as a game between artist and curator, or between artist and institution-as-represented-by-curator. The temptation is to read the gesture immediately and essentially as an institutional critique. Woe that galleries have become spaces in which star curators compete with artists for attention! It is perhaps worth recalling that PĀNiA!’s solo presentation at the 2018 Auckland Art Fair, ONE OF ALL, included a work titled ATTENTION/PLEASE/PAY/PLEASE (2018). Based on American artist Bruce Nauman’s PLEASE/PAY/ATTENTION/PLEASE (1973), and handed out for free, the work acknowledged not only the commercial context of the fair, but also the pressure on artists to proclaim their presence and value, so as not to be overlooked and under-analysed.
PĀNiA!, ONE OF ALL, 2018. Installation of 10 vintage mirrors, each unique, signed by the artist with tape. Auckland Art Fair, 2018. Courtesy the artist and Mokopōpaki, Auckland. Photo by Arekahānara.
But there are other, and arguably more important, ways of reading the match motif. It might equally be understood as a cooperative negotiation and mutually enjoyable exchange. Artist and curator play a decorous game-of-rules, each with a specific agenda to push, but each also pushing the limits of the other. As it happens, I’ve experienced such a game; I’ve played with PĀNiA! myself. Last year, she participated in Projects 2018, the non-commercial presentation within Auckland Art Fair co-curated by Salgado and me, producing a series of witty way-finding signs pointing visitors to the area occupied by ONE OF ALL. This year, as sole curator, I invited her to nominate another artist to participate in Projects 2019, titled Whanaungatanga. (My intention in using this title was to acknowledge Mokopōpaki’s influence on my thinking, to embody my belief in the importance of kaupapa Māori, and to quietly counteract Pākehā devaluation of te reo.)
PĀNiA! found a way to turn my rather ‘institutional’ position into an invitation to a deeper kind of trust
As with the other ‘alumni’ I called on, I invited PĀNiA! to hand over the project or to work with her chosen newbie. Her initial desire was to fulfil an ambition expressed in ONE OF ALL to work directly with Nauman, but for one reason or another this did not eventuate. PĀNiA! then proposed to present another work based on the example of the ‘superstartist’. I quibbled, suggesting that what she had in mind was not really in line with my curatorial objectives, representing less a collaboration and more an homage or détournement. PĀNiA! answered this by positing a collaboration with me, by which I would provide a series of lists that she would convert into a Nauman-like word stack. PĀNiA! found a way to turn my rather ‘institutional’ position into an invitation to a deeper kind of trust. She also showed up the limitations of my declared intention to cede curatorial control. Advantage, PĀNiA!
PĀNiA!, The True Artist Helps the World by Asking for Trust (After Bruce Nauman), 2019. LED neon, acrylic, fixings. Courtesy the artist, Te Tuhi and Mokopōpaki, Auckland. Photo by Sam Hartnett.
Our match, inevitably, did not end there. When it came time to write texts for the various projects, PĀNiA! and I again found ourselves in a competition of wills. I wished to insinuate my voice into the 200-odd words allocated to her work. PĀNiA! had her own way of doing things. We went back and forth a bit by email. A couple of details she wished to include perplexed me, not least because the work was still in development and I was basing my thinking and writing on a proposal alone. I kept trying to edit the text such that it made sense to me. Ultimately, I permitted some of PĀNiA!’s phrasing to remain in, but the blurb was not precisely as she wanted it. Nor was I wholly convinced by the result. We were, at best, at deuce.
The poem can be read as a rather personal message to me, and – surprise, surprise – I am tempted to so read it
When the fair opened, I was surprised to discover that the resulting work, Nounman, had shifted significantly from what had been proposed. Particular phrases that PĀNiA! had wanted to include in the write-up made perfect sense, or would have, had I put my faith in her and run with them. The key elements planned were there. As promised, the project centred a large LED neon modelled on the form of a ‘universal man’ of the sort found in signage for bathrooms. However, where I had expected to see a large number of words riddling the male body, and carved out of the lists I had supplied, PĀNiA! presented just eleven, reshaped into a didactic cinquain and embroidered on a lily-white towel with which the figure might cover his shame (should he wish to): “ORANGE / MAN DANCE / CROSS INSTAGRAM DREAMTIME / SMILE FRĀNZ! FUTURE LOVE / MATCH.”
PĀNiA! in association with Francis McWhannell and Mokopōpaki, Nounman, 2019. Presented with support from The Chartwell Trust, Creative New Zealand and an anonymous donor. Projects 2019: Whanaungatanga, Auckland Art Fair, 2019.
The poem can be read as a rather personal message to me, and – surprise, surprise – I am tempted to so read it. It includes references that hold special meaning for me. Dancing, for instance, appears in a recent piece I wrote about Shannon Novak’s Sub Rosa. I use Instagram entirely too much. I am an inveterate insomniac with a deep interest in Australian Aboriginal cultures (long and not entirely unproblematic story). FRĀNZ! is a name by which PĀNiA! has come to call me. The closing ‘match’ is beautifully ambiguous. I like to think of it as a subtle statement of triumph: game, set, match, PĀNiA! Coupled with the preceding ‘love’, it recalls my partner, whom I had mentioned in my lists. It also reminds me of a comment made by the artist when I contacted her for this piece. Being overly busy, she declined to “play interview tennis” but noted, “Quite like to do this in future, possibly as a doubles team.” Today’s opponent can be tomorrow’s mate.
PĀNiA! Left: Orange Ballroom, 2019. Mixed media installation. Right: Tennis Racket, 2019. Wooden vintage tennis racquets, safety earmuffs. Courtesy the artist, Te Tuhi and Mokopōpaki, Auckland. Photo by Sam Hartnett.
In his review of The True Artist Helps the World by Asking for Trust, Hurrell suggests that the catalogue “tends to overdetermine the show’s meaning.” I understand what he’s getting at. The text is extravagantly detailed in its unpacking. Reading it post-visit became something of a sport for me. Was there a reference I could spot that hadn’t been included? Orange Ballroom (2019) must surely be referring to the Orange Coronation Hall at the top of Newton Road. Yes, there was the acknowledgment on page 20. But, aha!, I couldn’t see a direct mention of the hall’s association with the Protestant Orange Society, which is in turn associated with the Dutch House of Orange, which ties in with the Dutchman Abel Tasman, who is named in connection with another work, The Merchant Was Here (2019) – to say nothing of the spinoff show, The Dutch Embassy, now on at Mokopōpaki.
PĀNiA!, The Merchant Was Here, 2019. Plastic, steel, rubber, wood, wheels, sand, mirror, rhinestones, hazard reflectors, ceramic tokens, mini plastic/wooden spades, tennis pole, nylon cord, antique plastic orange, pennant, wire, tripod, fixings. Courtesy the artist, Te Tuhi and Mokopōpaki, Auckland. Photo by Sam Hartnett.
Which is to say that – despite a high level of catalogic determining – there are plenty of meanings lying in the exhibition sand to be dug up. I find myself digging away with particular fervour at Pakuranga Customs House/Attitude Arrival Lounge (2019), which is treated only briefly in the commentary. Here, visitors are invited to acquire a passport to a PĀNiA! ‘artventure’. The artist plays cut-and-paste with the Aotearoa example of the document. She keeps a favourite feature of mine: diverse traversers of the moana shown on the pages for kōkota or visas (seabirds, waka, Pākehā ships). On the cover, she replaces ‘New Zealand’ with the Dutch ‘Nieuw Zeeland’, symbolically passing over James Cook (and at precisely the time of the 250th anniversary of the ‘arrival’ of his fleet) in favour of Tasman, who could have been a cross-cultural tennis player if only he had picked up a racquet instead of kicking up a racket.
... all of us (even the grown-ups) should be able to explore ideas by having fun
I’m unsure whether PĀNiA! intends to nod towards Simon Denny, who memorably commissioned a documentary on the New Zealand passport as part of his Freeview Passport: CD NZ presentation (2012). Perhaps, instead, she intends a reference to Dr Sandy Adsett (Ngāti Kahungunu), who was central to the design of this much-loved carrier of national identity. Possibly it’s a question of neither. The game of engaging with the work of an artist is, of course, to construct your own meanings and feel your own resonances. Beyond any crowd-pleasing spectacle, any gasp-inducing demonstration of canniness and virtuosity, that is the fun of the art game. And PĀNiA!, it seems, is all about that. As the commentary notes, “all of us (even the grown-ups) should be able to explore ideas by having fun.”
PĀNiA!, Pakuranga Customs House/Attitude Arrival Lounge, 2019. Rope, bunting, concrete temporary fence feet, furniture, bollards, tables, chairs, blanket, passports, stamps, inkpads, stationery, fixings. Courtesy the artist, Te Tuhi and Mokopōpaki, Auckland. Photo by Sam Hartnett.
The catalogue on the whole is imbued with this message. The text patently has fun playing with form. In places, it is more transactional, educating in the way that wall texts in larger institutions do. In others, it is marked by knotty, poetical wordplay, suggesting the performative erudition of so many turgid curatorial provocations. Ultimately, though, it’s just a rollicking good time, made to delight all of us who claim to love art but sometimes get a bit hung up on the serious side of things, fixating on the element of high-stakes competition, and forgetting the more fundamental element of diversion. Stopping by Mokopōpaki, and engaging in the kōrero that is so essential to the space, I am confirmed in this understanding by Keeper Tere. “Lately,” he says, “I’ve been challenging myself to sum up artists using just one word each. I’ve decided that Fiona Connor’s word is ‘record’. Simon Denny’s is ‘inform’.” And PĀNiA!’s? “Oh, PĀNiA!’s is ‘entertain’.”
The mystery simply adds to her appeal
If entertainment is PĀNiA!’s primary objective, then her anonymity, that old horse-chestnut, might be understood to serve the same purpose. Undoubtedly, it makes for a good story. Children, Tere tells me, have no trouble grasping that notion. They accept the fact that the artist prefers to remain elusive, like a character from a fairy tale or a being from a time or space a bit different to our own. The mystery simply adds to her appeal. Adults are the ones who have more difficulty, wanting to read the decision as something dishonest or as a rather dry art historical or theoretical reference, evoking antecedents, such as Marcel Duchamp or (closer to home) et al., who have experimented with ‘masks’ with little or no actual anonymity.
No doubt, there’s a measure of quotation going on. But Tere indicates that being unknown in the conventional sense also gives PĀNiA! a certain freedom. It makes her feel safe, allowing her to play without being too exposed, too invasively scrutinised. And, as a consequence, every one of us in the arena gets to win.
This piece is dedicated to the late Roger Blackley with much love.
The True Artist Helps the World by Asking for Trust
Works by PĀNiA!
A collaboration between Mokopōpaki and Te Tuhi
Co-curated by Gabriela Salgado, Artistic Director, Te Tuhi; Mokopōpaki; PĀNiA!; and the artists
23 March – 19 May 2019
This piece is presented as part of a partnership with Te Tuhi. They cover the costs of paying our writers while we retain all editorial control.
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Our bodies are made up of many different kinds of cells that routinely grow and divide in an organised way throughout our lifetime. When these cells multiply and grow in an uncontrolled or abnormal way, then cancer can develop.
Pancreatic cancer occurs when the cells in the pancreas organ begin to grow and form a lump. This growth can interfere with the way that your pancreas functions.
These alterations in cell growth are most commonly caused by changes, called mutations, in the DNA that carries the instructions the cells follow when they grow. Mutations can confuse the cell, which means it does not stop growing when it should. It is not always clear why mutations happen. Some are inherited from your parents and others happen over time while you age. 5-10% of pancreatic cancers are caused by inherited mutations.
Types of pancreatic cancer
Stages of pancreatic cancer
Risks and Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
Current Treatments and Outcomes
The pancreas is a leaf shaped organ in your body that can be found between the stomach and backbone and is part of your digestive system.
It has two important functions:
producing enzymes which break down food to allow the body to absorb nutrients
producing a range of hormones including insulin which help keep the level of sugar in your blood at a steady level
There are three main parts of the pancreas which are called the head, body and tail.
The head is the widest part of the organ nearest to the small intestine and is the most common site of pancreatic tumour growth. The body is the middle section and around 15% of cancers are found here. Finally, the tail is the thinnest part of the pancreas. Only 5% of pancreatic tumours are found here.
Not all cells in the pancreas are the same. They differ depending on the role that they play.
The cells in the pancreas that produce pancreatic enzymes are known as exocrine cells. Exocrine pancreatic tumours are made up of these cells and are the most common type of pancreatic cancer.
9/10 (90%) of exocrine pancreatic cancer is known as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (shortened to PDAC). This particular cancer develops in the channels, known as ducts, which carry pancreatic juice from the pancreas into the small bowel. Other types of exocrine cancers are rare.
The cells that produce hormones are known as endocrine cells. Tumours that grow from these cells are known as endocrine cancers. They account for only 5 in 100 (5%) of all pancreatic cancers. These tumours can also called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PNETS) or islet cell tumours.
Endocrine pancreatic tumours are treated differently to exocrine tumours so it is important to know what kind of pancreatic cancer you have.
The stage of a cancer reflects the size of the cancer and how far it has spread.
This means knowing the size of the tumour (T), if there are any cancer cells present in the lymph nodes (N) and if the cancer has spread from the pancreas to any other organ in the body (M). This is described as the TNM stage of a cancer and gives a stage from 1-4
Stage 1 – the earliest stage and the cancer is found only in the pancreas.
Stage 2 – the cancer has spread into nearby tissues and/or there is cancer in lymph nodes near the pancreas.
Stage 3 – the cancer has spread into the large blood vessels near the pancreas and/or the stomach, spleen or large intestine.
Stage 4 – the cancer has spread to distant sites such as the liver, lungs or bones.
Pancreatic cancer is unusual before the age of 40, more commonly in those over 70 years of age.
Risk factors for pancreatic cancer include
tobacco smoking
Chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
Hereditary pancreatitis
Signs and symptoms can be similar to common illnesses and are as varied as upper abdominal pain, jaundice (yellowish skin and whites of the eyes), dark urine, loss of appetite, weight loss, bowel problems or blod clots, but these may not appear until pancreatic cancer is quite advanced and surgical removal is not possible.
Pancreatic cancer can be treated with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy or palliative care, or a combination of these.
One reason for the poor outcomes for pancreatic cancer is that it is often diagnosed late. By the time someone has symptoms, goes to their doctor and is diagnosed, the cancer is very often quite advanced. About 15% of patients can have surgery to remove their pancreas, which gives the only chance of cure.
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma typically has a very poor outcome: after diagnosis 20–25% of people survive one year and 5% live for five years. Even in those lucky enough to have surgery, only 25–30% will live for five years. Only 1% will survive their cancer for 10 years or more after diagnosis.
For those whose pancreatic cancer has spread into other parts of the body and surgery is not possible, patients will live about six months to a year.
Gemcitabine was the chemotherapy standard for many years for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. Then from 2007, doctors began to combine Gemcitabine with other drugs that target specific abnormalities within cancer cells, as in the case of Erlotinib (Tarceva) which blocks chemical signals causing cancer cells to multiply. While these combinations, including with Capecitabine, improves the way Gemcitabine works, they have still not significantly changed survival rates.
More recently, the Gemcitabine plus nab-Paclitaxel (Abraxane®) and FOLFIRINOX combinations have become the standard of care for patients who are well enough to cope with the significant side effects. However, these newer treatments only extend survival by a few months at best – the two-year survival rate for advanced disease remains less than 10%.
Importantly, there are small groups of patients who will derive significant benefit from some of these therapies. Identifying these patients before commencing treatment, and not giving treatments to patients when they will not work may seem obvious, but this is the current challenge facing doctors involved in cancer care.
As pancreatic cancer spreads to nearby lymph nodes and other organs, the increasing burden of symptoms means that patients are no longer well enough to have surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy and the primary medical focus is on making the patient comfortable.
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PHD climbs Gunn Report for Media
PHD’s New Zealand, Canada, India, UK, Hong Kong and China offices amongst most awarded in the world
PHD has jumped into third place in the Gunn Report for Media, cementing the network’s position as one of the most creative media agency network’s in the world.
Sister agency OMD leads the list with 632 points, followed by Starcom-Mediavest (Publicis) with 529 points; PHD with 476 points; Mindshare (WPP) with 445 points and Mediacom (WPP) with 329 points.
Notably, PHD’s offices in New Zealand, Canada, India, UK, Hong Kong and China were amongst the 20 most awarded in the world – more than any other network.
PHD agencies also accounted for three of the eight campaigns worldwide named in the Gunn Report as an Outstanding Media Campaign of 2016 (defined as a campaign that won media awards at four or more regional or global festivals.) With PHD New Zealand’s Brewtroleum campaign for DB Exports, PHD UK’s Gift of Reading Campaign for Sainsbury, and PHD Hong Kong’s Price of Living 2040 campaign for Manulife all earning Outstanding Media Campaign honours, PHD agencies delivered approximately 40 percent of the work recognised in this category.
After breaking into the top three for the second time in the last three years, PHD jumped from its fourth place ranking last year, fueled by a strong showing at the 2016 Cannes Media Lions where the agency picked up four awards, including a Gold won by PHD New Zealand; a Silver awarded to PHD UK; and a Bronze awarded to both PHD Australia and India.
The Gunn Report for Media is the industry standard for evaluating media creativity, ranking agencies according to their performance in the top industry awards shows around the world. Most importantly, it recognises the vital role media agencies play in today’s highly competitive and fragmented communications landscape. The rankings reflect a point system based on awards won in more than 50 annual award competitions worldwide.
With a combined 1108 points earned by its OMD and PHD networks, Omnicom Media Group marks a second consecutive year of earning the highest total points of any media holding group in the ranking.
Mike Cooper, CEO of PHD Worldwide said, “We continue to punch well above our network weight by being recognised as one of the most awarded networks in the world, in addition to six of our offices being cited as the most awarded globally and three campaigns out of eight being named ‘outstanding media campaigns’. Reclaiming our third place position in the Gunn Report is testament to PHD’s commitment to deliver ROI for clients through creativity and innovation”.
You can view the report here.
PHD New Zealand and PHD Australia pick up Silver, Bronze and two special awards at WARC Media Awards for Effective Channel Integration
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29 Jul 2019 | Written By Nick Giles Features, Latest News
Season Review 2019/20
PLAYR helps footballers improve. And we have the stats to prove it.
Over the past year, thousands of you have used PLAYR technology to take your game to the next level. To celebrate our first birthday, we’ve taken a look at all the data that’s been generated to showcase some of the best stories from the PLAYR community.
Tracking your top speed, distance covered, power plays and sprint distance has been an adventure. We’ve come across the highs and lows of your training, the celebrations and commiserations of your games.
One thing that’s become very clear, is those of you who used PLAYR for three consecutive months saw definite improvements; an average improvement of 3.54% in top speed, 11.7% in distance covered, 25% in power plays, and an impressive 26.1% increase in the highly coveted sprint distance metric.
We found some geographical surprises for the fastest male players; Hong Kong has on average, the fastest male players (average speed of 7.41m/s), followed by Croatia, Mexico and Malta. Three of the four Women’s World Cup semi-finalists feature in the top four countries with the fastest female players; the Netherlands, Sweden, and champions USA. However, it is Saudi Arabia that wins gold for the fastest female players on average (6.22m/s) – and they don’t even have a women’s national team.
Explore our 2019 season review, including most popular days for training, what country the most PLAYR users are from, who the most popular ‘matched-with’ professional player is, and much more…
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Economic crisis unites Argentina's fractured Peronist movement
Troubles with national debt has sent the country into the arms of the populist group many times before.
These Argentine women fight against a justice system 'written by men, for men'
In Argentina, violence against women is rising nationwide. Prosecutor Marcela Juan is among a number of women trying to solve the problem. Some are working on legislation while others are taking to the streets, making their voices heard.
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In Argentina, a mostly Catholic and conservative country, discussion around sex education has been heated. That’s why a law passed in 2006 to give kids comprehensive sexual education has been sporadically implemented. Until recently, it was ignored and put on the back burner.
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Legal abortions remain elusive in Argentina, especially for the most vulnerable
In Argentina, abortion is illegal — except in cases of rape, incest and danger to the life of the mother. But abortion rights activists say even those rare cases where abortion is lawful, women and girls have a hard time accessing one.
Argentine actress’s #MeToo story provokes national outrage
Sexual abuse allegations against a popular actor have rocked Argentina in recent weeks. Thousands of women have come forward with their stories of sexual assault using the hashtag, #Miracomonosponemo, meaning, "Look at what you've done to us."
Onerous standard rent deals in Buenos Aires force many into informal settlements
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Rents in many informal settlements in Buenos Aires are just as high as rents in the city’s safer districts, which boast better utilities. But many have no choice but to live in the former, because rental contracts in the latter demand onerous down payments beyond the reach of many locals.
Prefabricated homes may fix Argentina’s housing crisis — and put builders out of work
Facing an acute housing shortage and the plummeting value of the Argentine peso, Argentina’s housing authority is touting a construction solution that would be both cheap and fast. But for the country’s construction industry, this solution may turn out to be a problem.
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Yellow fever returns
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Global hit - Tango
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The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Palermo, a neighborhood in Argentina's capital city, Buenas Aires. Palermo is known for its bohemian cafes and hyper-active nightlife. It's also the birthplace of a high-tech dance party movement, known as "zizek. Zizek's musical foundation is cumbia, a rhythm originally from Colombia. Reporter Corey Takahashi has today's Global Hit.
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August 14, 2019 - Product Security Notification for DICOM Vulnerability
Johnson & Johnson is aware of the recently published DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-11687. The DICOM standard is the international standard to transmit, store, retrieve, print, process, and display medical imaging information. This vulnerability is in the preamble defined by the DICOM File format, which could allow DICOM files stored on the media to have executable malware inserted.
We have analyzed our products and determined that the DICOM Vulnerability poses a low risk across products from the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. We have security controls in place to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.
Additional details per product can be found in the advisory below:
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If you are concerned that a product of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies has been impacted by a Cyber-attack related to this vulnerability, please immediately disconnect the system from your network and contact the Product Security Team at productsecurity@its.jnj.com.
May 24, 2019 - Product Security Notification for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Vulnerability
(Updated May 31st, 2019)
Johnson & Johnson is currently monitoring the Remote Desktop Services remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2019-0708), which was announced by Microsoft on May 14, 2019. This vulnerability affects systems that use remote desktop services on Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008.
The vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to connect and run arbitrary code on the targeted system. This vulnerability is pre-authentication and requires no user interaction making it a "wormable" vulnerability, meaning an exploit could potentially spread quickly to other systems.
To address this vulnerability, Microsoft has released a patch along with security guidance on mitigations/workarounds. They recommend that the patch be installed, or mitigation be completed, as soon as possible.
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We are currently investigating the impact of this vulnerability on our products. If any further action is required, any product-specific updates and information will be distributed directly to customers.
Additional details per product can be found in the advisories below:
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April 9, 2018 - Product Security Notification for Biosense Webster CARTO® 3
Biosense Webster, Inc. (BWI) reported controlled risk in the CARTO® 3 System related to operating system security patches and anti-virus signatures. BWI has produced a software update that applies operating system patches and anti-virus signature updates to close known vulnerabilities in the operating system of the affected product. This update will be applied to CARTO® 3 Systems starting in April 2018, as part of the free-of-charge CARTO® 3 Version 6 (V6) base software version, which is designed to upgrade compatible CARTO® 3 Systems running Version 4 (V4) and above. Additional details can be found in the advisory here:
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January 12, 2018 - Product Security Notification for Meltdown and Spectre
(Updated April 12th, 2018)
Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities (https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA18-004A) are two techniques that circumvent security in Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and have the capability to access passwords, proprietary and personal information, and/or encrypted communications that have been processed by computers, cloud servers, embedded devices, medical devices and smartphones.
We have determined that Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities pose a low risk across products from the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies due to the required access to the underlying Operating System and additional security controls that must be defeated to exploit these vulnerabilities. There have been no reports of active exploitation to date involving our products.
As patches are provided by CPU and Operating System manufacturers, we are committed to investigating, testing, and applying necessary updates where appropriate. Customers with additional product or site-specific concerns should contact their sales or service representative. Any product-specific updates and information will be distributed directly to customers.
If you are concerned that a product of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies has been compromised, please immediately disconnect the system from your network and contact your service representative and/or productsecurity@its.jnj.com.
January 9, 2018 - Product Security Notification for Ethicon Generator Gen11
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (Ethicon) is issuing a field cybersecurity routine update and patch to address a cybersecurity software vulnerability of the Gen11 when used with non-OEM devices. The identified risk associated with the Gen11 cybersecurity software vulnerability is considered a controlled risk. Additional details can be found at the DHS ICS-CERT website: Ethicon Generator Gen11
June 29, 2017 - Product Security Notification for Nyetya
Johnson & Johnson is currently monitoring the Nyetya threat (also referred to as Petya, NotPetya) that has been reported to affect companies worldwide. The Nyetya ransomware uses the same EternalBlue exploit on Windows SMBv1 vulnerabilities as the recent Wannacry ransomware attacks. Customers should refer to the below bulletins on Wannacry for additional information related to products and services provided by the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. This information will be updated if necessary. If you are concerned a product of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies has been impacted by this Cyber-attack, please immediately disconnect the system from your network and contact your service representative and/or productsecurity@its.jnj.com.
June 2, 2017 - Product Security Notification for WannaCry Ransomware
(Updated August 7th, 2017)
On May 12, 2017, a Ransomware Cyber-attack took place impacting institutions, including hospitals and utility companies, across the world. The WannaCry Ransomware takes advantage of a vulnerability within the Microsoft operating system to essentially “lock” access to the system and/or its data, demanding payment of a fee to unlock the device/data. A security patch is available from Microsoft for this specific vulnerability, MS17-010.
J&J recognizes that cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving. We have robust processes and systems in place to safeguard our networks, our products and our data which we regularly and consistently update. We believe in the strategy we have in place for protecting Johnson & Johnson. There has been no business impact to our internal networks or safety risk to our products as a result of the recent ransomware attacks.
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At Johnson & Johnson, we are continuing to monitor the situation and the potential impact it may have on products and services provided by the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. If you are concerned a product of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies has been impacted by this Cyber-attack, please immediately disconnect the system from your network and contact your service technician and/or productsecurity@its.jnj.com
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