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John Wick 3: Keanu Reeves' Reaction To Horse Riding Sequence Is Breathtaking
Thread: John Wick 3: Keanu Reeves' Reaction To Horse Riding Sequence Is Breathtaking
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The John Wick series has delivered some phenomenal action sequences through its three movies. One of these moments featured Wick riding a horse through New York City while assassins on motorcycles were chasing after him, trying to kill him. And one of the special features from the upcoming home release for John Wick 3: Parabellum details how the scene came together and features a very excited Keanu Reeves.
While this special feature titled "Saddle Up Wick" goes into great detail about the ins and outs of this sequence and its training, the real star of the piece is the breathtaking visage and interviews with Keanu Reeves.
This scene came together simply because the idea of John Wick on a horse is an awesome sight. "When we were finishing [John Wick] Chapter 2, I was like, 'Ok. We're in the park. John is running for his life. Let's get John on a horse,'" Reeves said with the level of excitement of a child getting a pony for Christmas. "[Director Chad Stahelski] was like, 'Yes!'" You can see a portion of Saddle Up Wick below.
Special features for home releases can be a bit dry and dull, but Keanu Reeves makes this featurette well-worth your time because there is nothing better than watching him riding a horse, with a gigantic smile on his face.
Reeves explained he was excited to begin training, and the film's horse wrangler said the actor had a lot of respect for the animals. The featurette goes into extreme detail about laying down rubber mats on the streets of New York to protect the horse's hooves, how the FX team digitally removed the wire harnesses holding Reeves up, and the specially built truck to film the sequence and hold the actor upright on the horse at the same time. However interesting that may all be, nothing is as great as seeing Reeves trying to contain his excitement as soon as the cameras stop rolling.
John Wick 3: Parabellum on Blu-ray
Parabellum scored a 7/10 on GameSpot where Mike Rougeau said in his review of the movie, "Keanu Reeves' John Wick is still the instant classic action anti-hero he's always been, and John Wick 3 absolutely delivers loads more of what the series' fans love. It's just that, for the first time, it's possible to envision a future in which we love it less and less."
John Wick 3 comes to DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD on Tuesday, September 10. The special features contain nine featurettes about the world of John Wick and the action sequences filmed for the movie. Additionally, there is a game trailer for John Wick Hex, which should arrive in 2020.
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Brad Cosenza found not guilty of OVI
Brad Cosenza found guilty on charges of open container, turn signal, and stop sign violations
Brad Cosenza found not guilty of OVI Brad Cosenza found guilty on charges of open container, turn signal, and stop sign violations Check out this story on chillicothegazette.com: http://ohne.ws/1NrvYML
Sara Nealeigh, Reporter Published 7:25 p.m. ET Aug. 12, 2015 | Updated 12:56 p.m. ET Aug. 13, 2015
Bradford Cosenza Brad Cosenza(Photo: Berman, David - Chillicothe)
CHILLICOTHE – Ross County Administrator Brad Cosenza was found not guilty of a drunken driving charge at the conclusion of a one-day jury trial Tuesday.
Law Director Sherri Rutherford confirmed the verdict Wednesday, adding that Cosenza was found guilty of three minor misdemeanor charges: open container in a motor vehicle and two traffic offenses, a stop sign violation and a turn signal violation.
Michael Benson, Cosenza’s attorney said the jury trial for the OVI charge finished around 5 p.m. Tuesday, and the jury deliberated for about one-half hour before returning with the verdict.
According to Benson, Cosenza owes $50 in fines, plus court fees. Benson said Cosenza planned to pay them as soon as possible.
Cosenza, the county’s administrator since November 2012, was cited in March after a traffic stop within a few yards of his home on Allen Avenue. An officer initiated the traffic stop after he said Cosenza failed to use his turn signal or stop at the stop sign at the corner of Piatt and Allen avenues.
At the scene and at the county jail, Cosenza refused to take a breath test designed to determine blood alcohol content. The refusal resulted in a one-year license suspension, but he has been given limited driving privileges.
The acquittal came just weeks after his attorney, Michael Benson, filed a motion to suppress on much of the evidence gathered during the traffic stop. Municipal Court Judge John Street found the officer had reasonable suspicion to stop Cosenza and probable cause to make the arrest. He also found that the officer had clearly explained what could happen if Cosenza refused the breath test and made the request for the test within the proper time frame.
But Street did also throw out all statements Cosenza made at the time of his arrest because he was not properly read his rights.
Cosenza, who also is a former Scioto Township trustee and parks and recreation director for the city, has continued his duties as administrator while the case was in the process.
“I think the feels he truth finally came out,” Benson said.
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A Question of Statecraft
By Julianne Smith
Any Western policymaker working in the field of national security over the past decade has had to grapple with the same disheartening reality: the structures and processes that governments created decades ago to analyze threats and coordinate policy responses are ill-equipped to cope with today’s fast changing geostrategic landscape. These days governments must play what international relations scholar Joe Nye calls “three-dimensional chess,” requiring policymakers to address military, economic, and transnational challenges simultaneously. Whether it is Chinese anti-access/area-denial strategies and capabilities in the South China Sea or the Russian use of energy and cyber-attacks as instruments of coercion, asymmetric warfare is presenting unique challenges not only to national security professionals but also to government ministries, which were designed for a different era.
National governments have responded to these changes by developing new strategies, policies, and tools. The homepages of Western foreign offices and ministries of defense are awash in white papers and national security strategies that outline how the world of foreign policy is evolving and why a pan-governmental approach that draws from the respective strengths of multiple government agencies is needed. Less has been done, however, in regards to statecraft. National security professionals know full well that even the best, most innovative strategies and policies will fail if they aren’t accompanied by a process that enables them to be realized. Yet statecraft—the machinery that ensures that national governments can efficiently and effectively execute policy—rarely garners as much attention.
Read the full article in Berlin Policy Journal.
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Obama campaign: Romney dishonest on abortion
Published 3:55 PM ET Sun, 11 Nov 2012
By Lisa Lambert
WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The Obama campaign on Wednesday said Mitt Romney's most recent comments on abortion were examples of the Republican presidential candidate's dishonesty and deception.
Romney told the Des Moines Register late on Tuesday that "there's no legislation with regards to abortion that I'm familiar with that would become part of my agenda."
A few hours later, the National Review reported Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul said "Governor Romney would of course support legislation aimed at providing greater protections for life." Then CNN quoted her as saying "Mitt Romney is proudly pro-life, and he will be a pro-life president."
That led to a blast from Obama's campaign on Wednesday.
"We saw proof of Romney's dishonesty yesterday when he didn't tell the truth about his extreme position on abortion and then got fact-checked by his own campaign," said Stephanie Cutter, deputy campaign manager for President Barack Obama, on a call with reporters. "He's trying to hide his real position, but there's no hiding when you're president."
Obama's campaign has hounded Romney since last week's debate about misrepresentations it says he made during last week's debate against the president. For example, Obama aides noted that Romney claimed his healthcare plan would cover most people with pre-existing conditions. Shortly after the debate Romney's campaign acknowledged that it would not.
Abortion is especially sticky for Romney. Republicans have long fought to overturn the 1973 Supreme Court Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing abortion, while Democrats have protected it. His Republican primary rivals questioned Romney's commitment to limiting the procedure, given that he supported keeping abortion legal when he ran for Massachusetts governor in 2002.
The 2012 Republican Party platform added a line to its longstanding anti-abortion clause saying the party supports a "human life amendment" to the Constitution that gives unborn children the same right to life as all Americans.
Cecile Richards, the Planned Parenthood Action Fund president who is volunteering for the Obama campaign, said it was disingenuous for Romney to say abortion is not part of his agenda.
"There's no way for him to hide from his positions he's taken repeatedly over the years - his support for overturning Roe, defunding Planned Parenthood, and ending birth control access for women through their insurance plans," she said. "Women frankly can't trust Mitt Romney and the American people clearly can't trust him to be honest and just direct about where stands."
(Editing by Doina Chiacu)
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LANXESS Welcomes Stephanie Cossmann to its Board of Management
CEO Insights team, Saturday 14 December, 2019
CEO Insights team, Press Release
The Supervisory Board appoints Stephanie Cossmann (46), who is currently head of the Human Resources group function, as the member of the Board of Management and Labor Director. Cossmann, holds a doctorate in law, will take up her new position on January 1, 2020. She succeeded Rainier van Roessel (62), who will retire at the end of the year whereas Katja Conner (51), currently Senior Director HR EMEA at U.S. chemicals company Celanese will succeed Stephanie Cossmann as head of Human Resources.
Stephanie studied law in Paris, France, and Muenster, Germany. After working as a lawyer for several years, she joined LANXESS in 2004 where she not only settup the processes & structures required in a listed company in various areas but also manages various management positions in the Legal and Internal Audit group functions. Along with General Law department in the Legal and Compliance group function (2014), Cossmann also headed Human Resources group function (2017). nd her team have completely realigned.
Appreciating about Stephanie, Matthias Zachert says, “In recent years, I have come to know Stephanie Cossmann
“In recent years, I have come to know Stephanie Cossmann as an absolutely reliable, experienced and competent colleague.
as an absolutely reliable, experienced and competent colleague. I am looking forward to an even closer cooperation with her and extend a warm welcome to her to the Board of Management,”
New HR and Legal Group functions
For many years Jochen Schroer (63), has been the head of the Legal and Compliance group function & is going to retire on December 31, 2019. His successor will be Markus Lehner (48), currently head of Compliance & Corporate Audit at LANXESS. Prior to LANXESS, Lehner worked in the legal department of Bayer AG where he was responsible for the legal support of several business and corporate divisions.
Boasting about Jochen Schorer (63), Zachert says, “Jochen Schroer is an outstanding and versatile lawyer who has played a key role in our success since LANXESS was founded. He has been an important advisor to me and the entire company in many situations. I am very grateful to him.” Further adding to it he also says, “I would also like to thank Markus Lehner for his work to date. On behalf of the entire Board of Management I wish him every success and all the best in his new role. I warmly welcome Katja Conner on board of LANXESS”.
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Class of 2024 Early Decision and Early Action Results
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Update #4 (1/16)
Here's our initial list of reported early decision and early action admission rates for the Class of 2024.
This list includes results from Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Emory, Georgetown, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, MIT, Providence College, Rice, University of Georgia, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia and Yale.
Bookmark this page, as we'll be updating it frequently over the next several weeks.
Click Continue Reading for the list.
Class of 2024 Early Decision and Early Action Notification Dates
Update #28 (12/20)
Here's our updated list of early decision and early action notification dates for the Class of 2024. As many of you know, schools often post results in advance of their "official" notification dates, so we've compiled the most recently updated dates for you here where available, as well as last year's notification dates for reference.
Good luck, seniors!
Duke Admits 887 Early Decision Applicants to the Class of 2024
Duke admitted 887 applicants to the Class of 2024 under early decision.
The total number of early decision applicants declined 11 percent to 4,300 this year, resulting in an early admission rate of 21 percent.
Click here for the news release.
Early Decision Schools That Double Admission Odds
Posted in Your College List, Early Admission, Class of 2024
Looking for a way to enhance admission odds? Here's a list of schools with early decision admission rates that are at least twice as high as their regular decision admission rates.
Because Early Decision is a binding commitment, it only makes sense if you're a competitive applicant, affordability isn't an issue, and you're absolutely certain it's the school for you. But as the list shows, there can be a meaningful advantage in applying this way if you are. For example, at Washington University in St. Louis, roughly 60% of the incoming class is admitted through Early Decision, and the admission rate is 36% vs. 11% for those who applied via Regular Decision. That's a difference too big to ignore.
Note: most early decision deadlines occur in early November, so the time is now to consider if it makes sense for you. Click here for more information about early admission, and here to find out how College Kickstart can help you take full advantage.
The Early Admission Advantage (Part 3 of 3)
PART III: Putting Early Admission Strategies to Work
In Part II of this series developed an early admission strategy based on your competitiveness as an applicant, your college list, and your strength of commitment to the top schools on your list. If you're a competitive applicant with strong qualifications, we recommend that you:
Take full advantage of Early Action for all the schools on your list
Apply Restrictive Early Action to your top school or when the restrictions don't inhibit your ability to take advantage of early admission programs at higher ranked schools
Apply Early Decision I when you are strongly committed to attending your top choice school and have no concerns about affordability
Apply Early Decision II if you have been denied admission to your top choice school, you're strongly committed to attending this ED II school as your next best option, and have no concerns about affordability
With this early admission strategy in place, let's put it to work in Part III against a couple of hypothetical applicants.
U.S. News & World Report Posts 2020 College Rankings
Posted in Class of 2024, College Rankings
U.S. News & World Report released their 2020 college rankings earlier today. Over 1,400 schools were covered nationwide and evaluated on multiple measures of academic excellence and outcomes to produce the final rankings.
Approximately 13 percent of institutions were reclassified to changes in the underlying Carnegie classification system in 2018.
Princeton retains sole possession of the top spot for National Universities, and Williams College tops the list of Liberal Arts Colleges.
Click on Continue Reading to see the rankings changes.
Undergraduate Schools with Strong Environmental Science Programs
Posted in Your College List
In search of schools with strong undergraduate programs in environmental science/studies?
Look no further, here's a list of 40 colleges with strong environmental programs curated from several sources, including the National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council, The Ecology Project, US News, Environmental Science.org, Niche, Learn.org and USA Today.
Each entry includes the institution's overall admission rate, mid-50th percentile test scores and a link that takes you directly to the college’s Environmental Science program for more information. We've also included notes that give insight to why we believe that each institution is noteworthy.
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Class of 2023 Admission Results
Posted in Class of 2023
UPDATE #33 (5/29)
Here's our latest list of reported overall admission rates for the Class of 2023. Results are now available for American University, Amherst, Barnard, Boston College, Boston University, Bowdoin, Brown, Carleton, Colby, Colgate, Colorado College, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Emory, Fordham, Franklin and Marshall, George Washington University, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Hamilton, Harvard, Harvey Mudd, Haverford, Johns Hopkins, Lehigh, Macalester, MIT, Middlebury, Mount Holyoke, Northeastern, Northwestern, Notre Dame, NYU, Oxford at Emory, Pitzer, Princeton, Rice, Santa Clara, Scripps, Swarthmore, Tufts, Tulane, University of Chicago, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Pennsylvania, University of Richmond, University of Southern California, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt, Vassar, Wake Forest, Washington and Lee, Washington University in St. Louis, Wellesley, Wesleyan, William & Mary, Williams and Yale. Latest year application totals are available for many more.
Bookmark this page as we'll update frequently as more institutions report results.
Duke Admits 2,101 Regular Decision Applicants to Class of 2023
Duke announced today that 2,101 applicants were admitted to the Class of 2023 under regular decision. 36,761 students applied under regular decision, resulting in a regular decision admission rate of 5.7 percent.
Overall, 2,981 students were admitted from a pool of 41,600 early and regular decision applicants, resulting in an overall admit rate of approximately 7 percent.
Class of 2023 Regular Decision Notification Dates
Here's our latest list of regular decision notification dates for the Class of 2023. As many of you know, schools often post results in advance of their "official" notification dates, so we've compiled the most recently updated dates for you here, along with the notification dates from last year. Bookmark this site, as we'll post updates often.
Here's our updated list of reported early decision and early action admission rates for the Class of 2023.
This list includes results from Boston College, Boston University, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Emory, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, MIT, Middlebury, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Princeton, Rice, University of Georgia, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt, Villanova, Washington University in St. Louis and Yale, along with partial data from Barnard, Bowdoin, Columbia, Grinnell, NYU, Trinity College, Tufts and the University of Miami. While Stanford has released decisions, results will not be released.
Here's our updated list of early decision and early action dates for the Class of 2023. As many of you know, schools often post results in advance of their "official" notification dates, so we've compiled the most recently updated dates for you here where available, as well as last year's notification dates for reference.
The total number of early decision applicants rose 19 percent to 4,852 this year, resulting in an early admission rate of 18 percent.
Of those admitted, 714 will be attending the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, while the remaining 168 will matriculate at the Pratt School of Engineering.
Class of 2022 Early Admission Results
UPDATE #22 (10/9)
Here's our latest list of reported early decision and early action admisison rates for the Class of 2022.
This list includes results from Boston College, Bowdoin, Brown, Claremont McKenna, Colgate, Colorado College, Cornell, Dartmouth, Davidson, Duke, Emory, Emory at Oxford, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Hamilton, Harvard, Harvey Mudd, Johns Hopkins, MIT, Middlebury, Mt. Holyoke, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Pitzer, Princeton, Rice, Scripps, Tulane (ED), the University of Georgia, UNC Chapel Hill, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Washington University in St. Louis, Wellesley, Wesleyan and Yale, along with partial data from Barnard, Boston University, Columbia, NYU, Smith, Trinity College, Tufts and Williams. While Stanford has released decisions, it will likely not release results until the end of the admissions cycle.
Social mobility indicators were added this year, while acceptance rate was eliminated as a factor and others like expert opinions and test scores were reduced in weighting.
Princeton retains sole posession of the top spot for National Universities, and Williams College tops the list of Liberal Arts Colleges.
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The House voted for an impeachment inquiry, and Republicans failed a test of character
There isn’t much more ground to cover between the historic vote on Halloween and the final immolation of the Republican Party.
The House voted for an impeachment inquiry, and Republicans failed a test of character There isn’t much more ground to cover between the historic vote on Halloween and the final immolation of the Republican Party. Check out this story on coloradoan.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/10/31/after-house-formalizes-impeachment-inquiry-witnessing-could-republicans-downfall-column/4111642002/
Tom Nichols, Opinion columnist Published 12:23 p.m. MT Oct. 31, 2019 | Updated 10:00 a.m. MT Nov. 1, 2019
The process of impeachment has begun. The House has passed a resolution “directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, president of the United States of America."
Impeachment is now virtually inevitable. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi previewed the major charge that will be laid against the president — abuse of power — when she made repeated reference to Trump’s belief that Article II of the Constitution allows him to do whatever he wants.
A nearly party-line decision
Thursday’s vote was quick and anticlimactic. But it is historic in three respects:
►Obviously, it is leading us toward only the third attempted removal of a sitting president in the modern era. (It is the third as well in my lifetime; I was a young paperboy in 1974 and delivered the evening edition with the blaring headline NIXON RESIGNS.) While impeachment articles did not reach a floor vote in Richard Nixon’s case, Trump is, to put it mildly, unlikely to resign, so we will have the second Senate trial of a president in two decades.
►We have never put a president on trial for endangering national security, but this will be an undercurrent in the abuse of power accusation against Trump. Andrew Johnson was impeached for defying the law and for being a generally reprehensible human being. (Trump’s most fervent critics probably would like to impose that latter condition, but overall odiousness is not the standard for removing a president.) Nixon was forced from office for abuse of power, among other charges. Bill Clinton was in the dock for lying and obstruction.
►Trump will be charged with all of those things, and rightly so. But it should shock us, if we are still capable of shock at all, that he engaged in these impeachable acts as a way of placing his own interests above the national interest. Johnson, Nixon and Clinton were at war with their domestic opponents. Trump weakened Ukraine, a friend at war with Russia, our worst foreign enemy. Donald Trump did so purely because he wanted the new president of a country under siege to perform a personal service for Donald Trump in exchange for help and military aid that was already authorized by the duly elected representatives of the United States of America.
Other presidents have engaged in offenses against the Constitution to save their skins when caught in various kinds of wrongdoing. Trump has attacked the Constitution for his own gain while endangering the national security of the United States. This astonishing, almost surreal fact will itself make this impeachment like no other confrontation between the branches of government in American history.
The Grand Old Party could crumble before our eyes
This is not only the beginning of impeachment. It is also potentially the beginning of the end of the Republican Party.
This is not because Trump will be removed. To the contrary, the Republican base — which will embrace the arguments of congressional Republicans about fairness and “Soviet-style” hearings — may well dig in and decide to vote for Trump again in 2020 against all evidence and reason, much as many of them did in 2016.
Rather, this is the end of the Republican Party as the representative of any kind of coherent political movement. The end of the GOP as anything but a cult of personality has been in the cards for some time now, as Trump has crashed through one constitutional barrier after another while some Republicans defended him and others dithered, hoping to avoid the wrath of their most vocal primary voters.
Editorial Board: President Trump, your stonewall to impeachment inquiry is cracking
Trump has destroyed so many norms of American life we once took for granted that there is no space to list them all, from the denigration of veterans to the adoration of dictators, from abandoning the basic dignity we expect from a chief executive to inuring us to lies so numerous that fact-checkers have been nearly defeated in their efforts to keep up.
Trashing the foundations of our political life, however, is not an impeachable offense. Republicans, of course, are arguing that this is nothing more than an attempt by Trump’s opponents to overturn the 2016 election, and if the only basis for impeachment were that Trump is a sociopathic ignoramus, the GOP would be right to insist that this is a matter for the voters and the Electoral College.
Republicans battening down hatches
Instead, Republicans have now chosen to double down against impeachment in violation of every principle the GOP once claimed to cherish.
Limited government? Trump has argued that impeachment does not apply to him, and that he is beyond even being investigated for any wrongdoing. Republicans agree. The party of national security? Trump cheers on the Republicans trying to subvert closed hearings — the kind they themselves defended when investigating the Benghazi disaster — as they barge into classified facilities with unsecured electronic devices. The guardians of patriotism? Trump enablers derided a decorated combat veteran for even daring to speak the truth about Trump’s misconduct.
The House Republicans have clearly decided to throw themselves on the pyre of Donald Trump’s burning presidency. The last act of this tragedy — and impeachment, no matter how it turns out, is a national tragedy — will be when Senate Republicans meekly submit to the will of Donald Trump and acquit him, like terrified jurors under the glaring eye of a Mafia boss who knows their names.
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There isn’t much more ground to cover between the historic Halloween vote and the final immolation of the Republican Party. The GOP will fail this test of character. What is more important is whether the American nation passes it and demands the impeachment and removal of the greatest threat to the United States Constitution ever to come from the Oval Office.
Tom Nichols is a national security expert, a member of USA TODAY's Board of Contributors and author of "The Death of Expertise." Follow him on Twitter: @RadioFreeTom
You can read diverse opinions from our Board of Contributors and other writers on the Opinion front page, on Twitter @usatodayopinion and in our daily Opinion newsletter. To respond to a column, submit a comment to letters@usatoday.com.
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The UnityUK™ service is the UK’s first and only national network for resource sharing. Among its many features are:
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In all, UnityUK gives access to holdings data from over 300 UK libraries. Many of these also subscribe: a full list of UnityUK subscribers is available on this site.
The first version of the Unity union catalogue was launched by TCR in May 1995, as a desktop application updated by means of data tapes and later CD-ROMs. The Unity catalogue contained data contributed by libraries across the British Isles, with the exception of the West Midlands, London and the South East, and parts of South Wales.
In May 2001, Unity underwent the transformation from a distributed desktop application to a Web application, and was therefore renamed UnityWeb. The new way of working opened up a range of new possibilities for the catalogue, so in 2005 TCR began looking for a developer that could bring innovative features to UnityWeb. The contract was awarded to OCLC, and the new UnityUK service was launched in April 2006.
The new name reflected not only a complete change in the underlying software, but also the fact that OCLC brought with them the data and user base of LinkUK, the catalogue serving those areas not covered by UnityWeb. Thus UnityUK became the first union catalogue to cover the whole of the UK.
For information on how UnityUK was received by libraries in its first year of operation, see our Case Study Archive.
Since UnityUK was launched, OCLC has made significant improvements to the underlying database inherited from UnityWeb:
The bibliographic records are now more effectively de-duplicated.
The database has been cleaned of erroneous records.
MARC data is now recorded in more appropriate fields.
In addition, OCLC is assisting more libraries to upload their data to UnityUK on a regular basis, improving both the currency and speed of the service.
Significant recent additions to the database include the catalogues of the Royal National Institute for the Blind, National Library for the Blind, CALIBRE Audio Library and The Torch Trust, representing the majority of the former Revealweb catalogue.
For more information about the UnityUK service, please consult the relevant pages on the OCLC site.
Libraries considering subscribing to UnityUK may also wish to consult with an authority in their area that already subscribes.
An added benefit of subscribing to the system is access to the UnityUK Members Area. This dedicated Web site offers information on all aspects of the UnityUK service including development and data news, user group and workshop details and downloadable training materials. The best way to access the UnityUK Members Area is through the link provided within UnityUK itself.
UnityUK is a trademark of The Combined Regions.
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Home Columns Indie View INDIE VIEW: ‘The Lonesome Era’ features funny animals in real predicaments
INDIE VIEW: ‘The Lonesome Era’ features funny animals in real predicaments
The Lonesome Era
By Jon Allen
The first collection of Jon Allen’s webcomic, Ohio Is For Sale, delivered some good laughs and clever themes. His new book, The Lonesome Era, apparently pulls some material from the same webcomic but expands significantly on that, creating this thoughtful, amusing coming of age tale.
Jeremiah is a bit of a train wreck, but Camden is secretly in love with him. There are several apparent problems with this scenario. One, Jeremiah and Camden have been buddies since they were little kids, so love will surely complicate things. Two, Jeremiah is not gay. Three, Jeremiah does not know that Camden is gay. In fact, no one does. Four, Jeremiah, as I said, is a bit of a train wreck, specifically in that way teenage boys can be train wrecks, and any action, any ill-considered word out of his mouth, seems to spell calamity for Camden. And five, it’s still the 1990s, so things have evolved, but coming out is obviously not the easiest thing to do.
Camden is a cautious guy with a sweet demeanor and some low-key interests, like astronomy. But he also likes metal and at a concert one night, events orchestrated by Jeremiah conspire and then careen out of control, resulting in a skateboarding accident and a broken leg, not to mention some law-breaking that’s a bit out of character for Camden. No surprise it’s mostly Jeremiah’s fault. Jeremiah has a way of fast-talking, especially when he comes up with an idea that no way should anyone follow through with, but the mix of Camden’s crush on him and the pushy insistence that forces frantic in-the-moment decision has a way of causing bad situation after bad situation.
Back to problem number five, though. One of the reasons coming out is not so easy is because of the casual homophobia that comes out of people’s mouths, most importantly Jeremiah’s, who, like so many, uses words like “queer” as an insult to some perceived failure of manhood. It’s just guy talk in that context — reprehensible guy talk — and the culture creates a situation where those who use that language are typically oblivious that they might have gay friends who are personally insulted and even wounded by the usage, not to mention shamed and made fearful of revealing their secret. And when friends and bullies alike affect the same language, keeping the secret is not a choice that is made, but a matter of survival.
If this all sounds heavy, well, it is, but that’s not typically Allen’s vibe. Camden is a cat and Jeremiah is a monkey, and the humor of their appearance is matched by the slapstick of their adventures, as well as the sharp humor of Allen’s dialogue. And while the queer issues are front and center, this is effectively a coming-of-age story that I think anyone can find themselves in even if they haven’t gone through the circumstances that Camden has. We’ve all similar challenges at that age, they just take different forms depending on the circumstance. It’s easy and valuable to find commonality in stories that are on the surface about your identity, I think. That’s how understanding spreads through society and works like The Lonesome Era are valuable in that respect.
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Heavy showers warning from Met Office as temperature plummets
"You can get a lot of rain in a short time. You can get flooding issues with people driving on roads facing large puddles"
Neil ShawNetwork Content Editior
Thunderstorms are set to break up the long spell of sweltering hot and dry weather in parts of England.
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for 11am to 8pm on Friday, putting regions such as London and south-east England, the North West, South West, Wales and the West Midlands on notice of a risk of downpours.
It is only the second thunderstorm warning to be issued since the new alert was introduced last month and it states that heavy showers in some places could bring "around 20mm (0.8in) in an hour", while others will remain dry.
When will Storm Chris arrive and what will the weather be?
Met Office meteorologist Martin Bowles said those areas which could be heaviest hit include Wales and central southern England.
"You can get a lot of rain in a short time. You can get flooding issues with people driving on roads facing large puddles," he said.
"It is a be prepared warning so it is not expected to cause problems but people need to be aware of it."
The warning states: "Heavy showers, which will most likely become thundery in places, are expected to develop quite widely across parts of England and Wales later Friday morning and through the afternoon.
"Some of the showers are likely to become focused into slow-moving bands, particularly over south-west England, with some locations receiving around 20mm in an hour.
"As is the nature of showers however, many places within the warning area will miss them altogether, and have a dry day."
Despite the downpours, which could see some lightning strikes, many people across the country will still be able to enjoy a very warm 27C-28C (80.6F-82.4F) summer day.
Anyone in a thunderstorm area and further east could see the temperature drop to around 20C (68F).
Latest weather forecast from The Weather Channel
Low pressure is moving towards the UK bringing some welcome relief from the long-running heatwave to sun-baked Britain.
After sporadic showers during the weekend, more changeable weather is now predicted to pile into many parts of the country finally signalling an end to weeks of scorching temperatures and blazing sunshine.
The first significant widespread rainfall in some considerable time is expected on Monday, although northern and western areas may experience some showers during the weekend.
Met Office warns Cornwall to brace for Storm Chris with weather warning issued for thunderstorms
It will stay very warm in much of England and there will be some sunshine on Saturday and Sunday, but thickening cloud will make it seem very humid wth temperatures up to 30C in the south-east.
Pressure will dip by Monday creating a greater risk of showers for all. A band of persistent showery rain will spread eastwards weakening towards evening as it edges across the nation.
There will still be drier spells for the south and the Midlands and it will start to feel cooler. Where it remains dry, it be cloudy with light winds.
Storm warning issued for Devon as Chris brings the thunder
More frequent showers are expected for the rest of the week as low pressure takes control. A spokesperson for The Weather Channel said: “Periodic showers are expected to feed in from the north and west as moisture moves over. As high pressure gives way, low pressure will move in over Iceland and frontal rainfall will sweep across the British Isles during the weekend.”
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Airports in Huachuca City, Arizona
There are 2 Airports in Huachuca City, Arizona, serving a population of 2,348 people in an area of 3 square miles. There is 1 Airport per 1,174 people, and 1 Airport per 1 square miles.
In Arizona, Huachuca City is ranked 13th of 494 cities in Airports per capita, and 5th of 494 cities in Airports per square mile.
List of Huachuca City Airports
Find Huachuca City, Arizona airports, local, private and regional and international airports.
Four Pillars Airport 2984 North 4 Pillars Road Huachuca City, AZ
Whetstone Airport East Adams Road Huachuca City, AZ
About Huachuca City Airports
Huachuca City Airports are aviation complexes that consist of runways for the take-off and landing of aircraft as well as aviation support structures in Huachuca City, AZ. Depending on airport size and air traffic, support structures at an airport in Huachuca City may include control towers, terminals, hangars, and maintenance facilities. Other supporting services and amenities may also be available at Cochise County airfields, including parking facilities, retail and dining services, hotels, and connections to other modes of transportation, such as rail or bus. The larger Huachuca City airports may contain internal transportation systems to move passengers among terminals and parking areas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) groups Huachuca City non-military airports into four categories: Commercial Service Airports, General Aviation Airports, Cargo Service Airports, and Reliever Airports.
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Microsoft Dublin is the latest generation of data centre that use “free air cooling” rather than mechanical chillers to maintain the low internal temperatures required around its servers. Fresh air is continually brought into the building and mixed with the re-circulating inside air. The majority of the evaporative humidifiers are situated inside the air handling units located on the roof of the data centre. During the summer months, when the outside temperatures are high, the warm incoming fresh air is fed through the humidifiers, which evaporate moisture into the air stream reducing its temperature.
This combined use of fresh air and evaporative cooling has enabled the data centre to eliminate the need for mechanical cooling for 95% of the year. The Microsoft Dublin data centre has officially been recognised by European Commission’s Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign as a “best practice” in environmental sustainability design through its innovative design, which has made it 50% more energy efficient than traditional data centres built three years ago.
The 35 evaporative humidifiers installed have the capacity to provide up to 10,930 litres of moisture per hour to the airstream feeding the 303,000 sq ft facility. The evaporating water produces an adiabatic cooling effect on the air, reducing its temperature by up to 8oC. The system was designed to reduce the incoming air from a maximum of 26°C in the summer to the room supply temperature of 18°C. Even at maximum output the total energy required to provide this level of evaporative cooling is just 17kW across all the humidifiers in the facility.
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November 27, 2013 News & Opinion » Editor's Note
Editor's Note: A streetcar named — ah, screw it
By Jim Morekis jim@connectsavannah.com @jimmorekis facebook.com/jim.morekis
I'M THANKFUL for a lot of things this season. One of them, for the purposes of this column, is that things are apparently going well enough in Savannah for us to consider high-profile projects that perhaps we shouldn't be considering.
It's a sign of economic confidence and well-being that we're always thinking big here in this smallish city, always punching above our weight. The optimist in me keeps telling myself that, anyway.
So, streetcars. Let's talk about streetcars.
Who doesn't love streetcars? I know I do. New Orleans, San Francisco. Not too many things more romantic in the ol' urban setting than a delightful throwback streetcar, eh?
Acknowledging the near-universal theoretical appeal of a wood-paneled streetcar — and maybe, just maybe, positioning themselves for future relevance as their bread-and-butter services continue to face ridership and budgeting difficulties — Chatham Area Transit is proposing not just one but two streetcar lines on the westside of Savannah.
Two!
To be clear: Development is coming to the Westside whether CAT's a part of it or not. Thanks to the extension of SPLOST earlier this month, the once-mythical new arena will almost certainly be a reality.
Make no mistake, I'll have some fun in the years to come saying "I told you so" when there are huge arena cost overruns, conflicts of interest with politically well-connected high-bidding contractors, and another property tax increase to cover another sales tax shortfall, a property tax increase which was threatened specifically to get you to pass SPLOST so you wouldn't have another property tax increase.
But hey, the voters have spoken, as the line goes.
The bigger component of the Westside renaissance is the emergence of several major hotel projects coming to the area. I don't believe the wildly inflated "official" tourism figures for Savannah anymore than I believe Oswald was the lone gunman, but at some point arguing over the numbers is an exercise in futility.
We can all agree there's a crap ton of tourists coming here — that is the official term, I believe — more than in years past and more of them to come, and they'll need beds to sleep in.
Thing is, unlike with streetcars, there's an actual need for new hotels downtown. Current vacancy in the area on busy weekends is close to zero.
Now, I'm not one of the people who say taxpayers should only fund things that are "needed." Variety is the spice of life, and aesthetics, the built environment, and quality of life are as crucial to a city's sense of civic well-being and identity as filling in the potholes.
But at some point every project must pass the smell test. This one's a little gamey.
In a nutshell, CAT's proposal involves two parallel north/south lines, one on MLK and one on Fahm Street, in the same exact sector of the northwest quadrant, bounded by Gwinnett to the south.
The tiny showpiece River Street line would remain and interconnect with them. And of course a spur is envisioned to serve the new arena, in an area now notorious for squalor and high crime, a situation the arena is intended to somehow improve.
Much of the funding would come through a so-called Tax Allocation District, essentially a tool to leverage property values and reinvest taxes into that area. TADs are tricky and by no means a guarantee of success; Eastside has one to "fund" Savannah River Landing, and we see how well that's gone.
My own admittedly cynical take, based on nothing but instinct, is that the proposed almost-bizarre oversaturation of streetcar service in one corner of our little town has more to do with how big CAT thinks they can get the City to agree to make the TAD — and with how much stuff they can pack inside of it — than with any proven demand for streetcars.
(And does anyone else get the impression that Savannah River Landing and the Eastside were forgotten way too quickly in the rush to replicate the same concept on the Westside? That whole situation is long past due being addressed, isn't it?)
But to me the biggest problem with the streetcar proposal at the human level is that Savannah should be walked. It's not only a very walkable city in terms of aesthetic, design, and climate, it's just plain little. Our downtown is simply not daunting enough to require a maze of streetcars.
New Orleans and San Francisco have thriving streetcar lines, yes. But in New Orleans they're used for everyday transportation from one part of the city to another, not just by tourists but by regular New Orleanians going to and from jobs and colleges, in non-walkable commutes.
As for San Francisco, it's a tighter area, but, you know, hills. God, those hills. And clearly a much, much higher volume of tourists, regardless of whatever imaginative figures are bandied about.
Here, streetcars would be little more than a fun novelty. Nothing wrong with fun novelties... but you'll be paying for it.
No, Savannah, dear little Savannah, should be walked. Or for us locals, biked (see our double bill of bicycling stories this issue, from John Bennett and Lee Heidel).
If CAT has patronage problems now — with bus lines that are needed to provide commute options for those without cars — what kind of patronage problems will they see with mutually competitive streetcar lines dependent on a mix of SCAD students (who usually walk or bike and also have access to SCAD shuttles) and tourists in a spate of Westside hotels?
Everyone loves a streetcar. But everyone should also understand the difference between need and... desire?
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Lest you think there's no chance such a referendum could pass, consider that there will inevitably be an enormous amount of money put into political advertising for it, and into pressuring local officials to support it.
I don't believe there has ever been a mayoral address in Savannah where lesbian, gay, bi, transgender and queer people were given specific, careful shout-outs, rather than generic pandering, if even that.
Editor's Note: Dying malls = affordable housing?
In Savannah right now, there is at least as much of a demand for affordable housing as there is for upscale condos and/or Airbnbs. Many would argue, a much higher demand. The trick is to make this demand able to be met in the real world, in a market economy.
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Action: Add mulch to control grass
One randomized, controlled study in the USA found that areas where mulch was used to control grass cover had a similar number of shrub seedlings to areas where mulch was not applied. The same study found that mulch application did not reduce grass cover.
Mulch is usually an organic material such as leaves, grass cuttings, or wood chips that is applied to the top layer of soils. Using mulch directly on unwanted plants can reduce the amount of light they receive and therefore may reduce their abundance.
A randomized, controlled study in 1997–1999 in sagebrush scrub habitat that had been invaded by grass and burnt by wildfires in California, USA (Cione et al. 2002) found that adding mulch did not increase the seedling abundance of shrub species or reduce grass cover. After one year, the number of seedlings for seven of seven shrub species did not differ between areas where mulch had been added (0 seedlings/m2) and areas without mulch (0 seedlings/m2). There was also no significant difference in grass cover between areas where mulch had been added (85%) and areas where mulch was not added (84%). In 1997 seeds were sown in five randomly located 5 m x 5 m plots, while in five other plots no seeds were sown. In spring 1997 plots were surveyed for grasses using two 0.25 m x 0.5 m quadrats/plot and two 0.5 m x 1 m quadrats/plot for shrubs.
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David Hare: Why both Johnson and Hunt should be worried about worsening NHS waiting times
By David Hare
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David Hare is Chief Executive of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network
Amidst the heat and light of the leadership campaign, and the dominance of Brexit, the two candidates vying to be our next Prime Minister would do well to avoid neglecting the re-emergence of one of the most toxic issues British politics has ever known: NHS waiting times.
They are now at their highest levels for a decade. Hundreds of thousands of patients were added to the list in 2018/19 alone. And by the time the next Conservative leader is due to face the electorate in 2022, the number of people on NHS waiting lists is expected to have exceeded 5.3 million.
No Prime Minister will want to explain at an election why an extra 1.5 million people have been added to waiting lists in the current Parliament. To do so would represent a major risk to confidence in the Government’s handling of one of the public’s main priorities, and would represent a real failure to demonstrate that patients can expect to access vital treatment in timeframes they see as acceptable.
And as a previous Conservative Prime Minister found out, this can be politically fatal.
This political toxicity is not just driven by the headline-grabbing national numbers. People around the country are now experiencing a postcode lottery in their NHS services, with more than half of hospitals failing to deliver on patients’ rights to receive treatment within 18 weeks. And the national numbers overlook the harm to patients caused by lengthening waiting times – about whom the Public Accounts Committee recently accused the NHS’s headquarters of ‘lacking curiosity’.
What will concern our incoming Prime Minister most is the complete absence of a plan to address this situation. And although those leading the NHS do have an important part to play in articulating what the NHS is able to achieve with the resources it has, the new Prime Minister must help to balance the NHS’s own wishes with the rights to speedy treatment that the patients it serves deserve.
In balancing these asks, our new Prime Minister will know too that there is nothing inevitable about long waiting times. Although they were the norm until the early 2000s, the investment in and protection for the NHS budget since then have allowed waiting times to fall, and should now allow them to stay low. Indeed, last year the Government committed an extra £20 billion of taxpayers’ money to deliver precisely this.
But with patients themselves now noticing problems with accessing NHS care, the new Prime Minister faces a choice over whether to permit waiting lists to continue rising, or to take action to bring them under control. And if he chooses the latter, all parts of the NHS should respond. With NHS being increasingly squeezed, the use of private hospital capacity will need to be ramped up to improve patient access, an approach which was key in reducing waiting times under the last Labour Government.
The private sector’s role may unsettle today’s ministers having to deal with an opposition more focused on raising the spectre of NHS privatisation than actual operational performance. But opinion polls have consistently shown that whilst this may be a concern of an obsessed minority, the public at large have little time for phony arguments about whether the public or private sectors should deliver NHS services, so long as the NHS services provided are high quality, delivered at NHS prices, and available to all free-of-charge. Sarah Wollaston’s Health and Social Care Committee has even called for the NHS to take “proactive steps to dispel misleading assertions about the privatisation and Americanisation of NHS”.
Many people think NHS waiting lists fell to their lowest levels under the last Labour Government. But it’s a little-known fact that the lowest ever waits on record were not during the Blair/Brown Governments but just over five years ago when the Conservatives led the Coalition Government. This is a record that any party should be proud of, and with the same drive and commitment, and a recognition that both public and private sector providers can help contribute to lower NHS waiting times, it can be achieved again.
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What is an App Install Ad?
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The massive growth in mobile app usage has generated competition in the marketplace. Today, the Google Play Store contains 2.1 million apps and the Apple App Store comes in second with 1.8 million. In a highly competitive fight for relevance, you need more than useful, streamlined design: you need a way to market and acquire users for your mobile app. You need an app install ad.
App install ads are a highly effective means of bolstering app store optimization (ASO) – that is, improving your app’s visibility in the app stores. Simply put, App Install Ads link your app’s listing on Google Play or the Apple App store directly from your campaigns on platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Google Search, YouTube, and other display networks.
These ads help drive installs, which factor heavily into ASO. Because consumer demand is so high, app install campaigns have been described as a “must” by many in the industry. They’re an increasingly vital element of app marketing.
How App Install Ads Work
App install ads allow users to install your app directly from your ad. They’re designed to drive installs directly to your mobile app.
They appear in places such as Facebook newsfeeds and redirect users to your app in the app stores. These campaigns drive installs during a short period of time, increasing the app’s ranking in app stores. In addition, they also bolster organic traffic. As a result, campaigns using app install ads typically lead to more downloads and exposure.
Here’s how it works: You begin by creating an ad and posting it on a particular platform such as Facebook App Install Ads, or Google App Campaigns. From there, you can track click-throughs, which are recorded using identifiers, such as IDFA for iOS devices and AAID for Android devices. This enables marketers and developers to track activity – and other key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance.
App Install Ad Platforms
There are many app install ad platforms. Some of the most popular ad platforms for running app install ads include:
Facebook App Install Ads: Facebook has such a massive user profile database – just shy of 2.2 billion people use Facebook every month – it’s highly useful for its targeting capabilities. You can target users by demographics, interests, and behaviors.
Google App Campaigns: Part of Google’s AdWords platform, Google App Campaigns enables marketers to drive app installs across its biggest properties, including YouTube and Google Play. Its ad composition tool generates ads by lifting the app’s graphics and text from its description in the Google Play store.
Twitter App Install Ads: Twitter has advanced targeting capabilities and a large user base – though its size pales in comparison to Facebook. Twitter offers re-targeting capabilities that enable you to reach out to users who have previously visited certain websites or installed certain apps.
Snapchat Ads: Millennials love to use Snapchat, so if you’re striving to make a dent in this demographic, you might opt for Snapchat. It offers multiple formats: full-screen (“Snap Ads”), location-based (“Filters”), and augmented reality (“Lenses”).
Here’s an overview of all the different types of ads where you can insert app install ads:
App install ad on search and display networks
These ads typically include App icon, description text, and app store ratings. They’ll often show across search and display networks and link directly to an app store.
These are full-screen ads that tend to have higher clickthrough rates than banner ads but may have a higher cost per click (CPC). These appear as the user transitions between screens or pages in an app. Typical sizes for mobile phones include: 300 x 250, 320 x 480, and 480 x 320. And, sizes for tablets include: 1024 x 768 and 768 x 1024.
Banner ads appear as a small strip or “banner” across the top of an app page or screen. They’re the most commonly used ad format for mobile devices. You can upload double-sized images (for example, a 640 x 100 image for a 320 x 50 ad slot) for high-resolution display devices. Sizes for mobile phones and tablets typically include: 320 x 50, 468 x 60, 728 x 90, and 300 x 250.
App install ads in the App Stores
Your app install ad may include App icon, app name, developer/publisher name, average rating, and your custom text. It will appear in the Google Play and Apple App Store listings and in search results. From there, it links directly to your app store listing.
Video app install ads
Your ad can include a video from a YouTube link, text, app icon, app store text, and app store rating. It will appear on display network publisher sites and videos. This will drive users to install your app, either directly from the YouTube app, or by linking to the app store. The video will automatically play on devices with WiFi connections. People using 3G, 4G or LTE connections will need to click on the video for it to play.
App install ads on YouTube
In this instance, your ad can also include a video from a YouTube link, text, app icon, app store text, and app store rating. Also, It will appear on YouTube apps on iOS and Android devices. And, will link directly to an app store for the user to install your app.
App install ads are one of the best tools a user acquisition manager has for acquiring engaged audience quickly. If you aren’t already leveraging app install ads in your ad campaigns, it’s time to invest time and resources into creating app install ads to scale your userbase.
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Religeous Tolerance.
Subject: Tolerance 101
"I am truly perplexed that so many of my friends are against another mosque being built in Sydney. I think it should be the goal of every Australian to be tolerant regardless of their religious beliefs. Thus the mosque should be allowed, in an effort to promote tolerance."
“That is why I also propose that two nightclubs be opened next door to the mosque, thereby promoting tolerance from within the mosque. We could call one of the clubs, which would be gay, 'The Turban Cowboy' and the other, a topless bar, would be called 'You Mecca Me Hot'."
“Next door should be a butcher shop that specializes in pork, and adjacent to that an open-pit barbecue pork restaurant, called 'Iraq of Ribs'."
“Across the street there could be a lingerie store called "Victoria Keeps Nothing Secret' with sexy mannequins in the window modeling the goods and on the other side a liquor store called 'Morehammered'. All of this would encourage Muslims to demonstrate the tolerance they demand of us."
Yes we should promote tolerance, and you can do your part by passing this on. And if you are not laughing or smiling at this point, it is either past your bedtime, or it's midnight at the oasis and time to put your camel to bed."
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Vulnerabilities / Threats
Kelly Jackson Higgins
Siemens S7 PLCs Share Same Crypto Key Pair, Researchers Find
Researchers at Black Hat USA reveal how security authentication weaknesses in popular Siemens ICS family let them control a PLC.
BLACK HAT USA — Las Vegas — Security researchers who built a phony engineering workstation that was able to dupe — and alter — operations of the Siemens S7 programmable logic controller (PLC) found that modern S7 PLC families running the same firmware also share the same public cryptographic key, leaving the devices vulnerable to attacks like the ones they simulated.
"All PLCs of the same model have the same key, which means if you crack one, you've cracked all of them," said Avishai Wool, a professor at Tel Aviv University's School of Electrical Engineering, of the S7-1500 PLCs he and his fellow researchers studied. "So if you are able to talk to one of them, you are able to talk to all of them."
Wool, Eli Biham and Sara Bitan of Technion, and Uriel Malin of Tel Aviv University reverse-engineered the S7's cryptographic protocol and were able to attack the S7-1500 PLC with a fake engineering workstation posing as a Siemens TIA (Totally Automated Integration Portation) system that forced the S7 to power on and off and follow other commands, as well as download rogue code. An attacker sending a rogue command to the PLC could cause a disruption to a plant's physical process, the researchers said.
They gained control of the PLC by surreptitiously downloading rogue command logic to the S7 PLC and hid it so that it was unnoticeable to an engineer. If the engineer were to check the code, he or she would only see the legitimate PLC source code, unaware of the malicious code running in the background and controlling the PLC.
The security weakness here is that in the S7 cryptographic handshake, the TIA does not authenticate to the PLC, according to Wool and Biham. The PLC just authenticates to the TIA, which allowed them to operate the fake TIA engineering workstation.
Overall, the Siemens S7 cryptographic protocol basically falls short, according to Biham, due to its key pair issue. "It authenticates only the device family, not the devices themselves. So it becomes quite easy to impersonate whatever side you wish, especially when you look at the engineering station," Biham said.
The researchers here today will detail the Siemens security issues, which they reported to the PLC vendor.
Turn on S7 'Access Protection'
Siemens recommends that its S7 customers activate the Access Protection security feature, which it said helps protect against the unauthorized changes to the PLC. "No update is necessary," a Siemens spokesperson told Dark Reading.
The company did not specifically confirm that it would alter the S7 protocol to address the security issue Wool and Biham's teams uncovered, but said it's looking at updates: "Siemens constantly enhances the security of its products. Further steps to improve security of the communication are under consideration," the company said.
Attacks exploiting the S7's crypto weaknesses would require a well-resourced threat group to pull it off, Wool and Biham note. It took them several years of work, with teams of crypto and ICS SCADA security experts. And Siemens' protocols are proprietary and not documented publicly, so they had to reverse-engineer them. "Siemens also modified their protocols and software a number of times over the years" while the researchers were studying it, Wool said. So some of their early work actually became obsolete with new updates.
Jacob Baines, principal researcher at Tenable, whose team recently hacked a Siemens TIA workstation, calls the research "impressive."
"But I'm sure it took months of research and reverse-engineering and required them to build upon years of experience in SCADA and network security," Baines said. "To actually deploy such an attack at an ICS plant, assuming the plant follows the most basic physical and network security, would be incredibly difficult."
The researchers said the S7's authentication weaknesses could be improved by ensuring each TIA has its own private key, while the PLC retains and shares the public key. Or the Siemens PLC and TIA could be configured to use a pairing mode using a shared secret.
To prevent an attacker from attacking the PLC and installing malicious code, the PLC should activate a password-protected mode on each PLC, they said. In addition, the shared key pair for the Siemens PLCs leaves them vulnerable to attacks, so the S7 crypto protocol should be updated to address the weaknesses and prevent these attacks, they said.
But like any other industrial system update, it's not a given that plants will be able to install any upcoming Siemens S7 patches or updates given the risk of potentially disrupting operations. "Every deployment, especially in SCADA, is different. Patch cycles can be very long. Given the varied nature of patch cycles, I can't speculate as to how many customers are likely to apply updates," Tenable's Baines said.
Meanwhile, Siemens said it will publish "further information regarding product security" on its Siemens ProductCERT site.
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Kelly Jackson Higgins is the Executive Editor of Dark Reading. She is an award-winning veteran technology and business journalist with more than two decades of experience in reporting and editing for various publications, including Network Computing, Secure Enterprise ... View Full Bio
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Semiconductor Startup Shows Off the World’s Biggest Processor
Cerebras' WSE chip for AI model training measures eight by eight inches, which according to the startup is 56x the size of the largest GPU.
How the New Azure Ultra Disk Storage Delivers On-Prem Latency in the Cloud
Designed for mission-critical applications like SAP Hana, it may suck more workloads out of enterprise data centers and into Azure.
Microsoft Makes More Machine Learning Advances
It's clear that enterprises are interested in making artificial intelligence and machine learning advances, but what's less obvious is how they can do so effectively.
Dell Joins AT&T to Move Edge Data Centers Wherever They Should Be
An extended partnership for Airship, which combines Kubernetes and OpenStack, could bring edge computing closer to the enterprise after all.
Edge Computing: AT&T Says the Edge Isn’t Where You Think It Is
As telcos race to 5G, one of the top ones questions feasibility – and utility – of edge computing at cell towers.
Black Hat 2019: Investment, Interest in AI for Security Ramps Up
An emphasis on AI was clear at this year’s Black Hat event in Las Vegas, where several vendors were promoting platforms that leverage AI and machine learning capabilities to address threat detection.
BGP Hijackings Take on New Meaning in Cybersecurity Climate
The Border Gateway Protocol is vulnerable to malicious actors -- and as of right now, little can be done about it from a security perspective, although there have been attempts to make it more reliable. Despite the apparent risk, last week's Black...
What’s the Best Computing Infrastructure for AI?
Charlie Boyle, the man in charge of Nvidia’s AI supercomputer line, on AI hardware and data centers today and in the future.
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Senate body lambasts govt plan to form ‘duplicate’ human rights commission
Irfan HaiderFebruary 17, 2016
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Human Rights Committee on Wednesday expressed serious reservations over the creation of a ‘parallel human rights body under the executive,’ claiming it undermines the existing National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR).
The issue came up before the Senate Human Rights Committee today after a motion moved by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Farhatullah Babar last month was referred by the upper house to the relevant committee for examination.
Babar said an official communication last week from the Prime Minister’s House revealed plans for a national human rights action plan and a new human rights body, allocated a budget of Rs400 million, further bypassing the NCHR.
Babar added that the Parliament will resist manoeuvres undermining the NCHR, and called for transferring the Rs400 million to its Special National Human Rights Commission Fund.
The NCHR was created through an Act of the Parliament as an independent body whose chairman and members are selected by a bipartisan parliamentary committee.
Read more: NCHR seeks report on Thar infants’ death
“On the one hand the government flaunts the NCHR before the European Union for extracting benefits under the GSP plus, and on the other it has set out on a course to secretly undermine the Commission,” said Babar, warning that “this duality and hypocrisy will boomerang on the government.”
“It is now quite clear why ever since its establishment, the NCHR was made dysfunctional by denying it funds”, Babar said, questioning the government’s commitment towards human rights issues.
Further emphasising the new human rights body’s redundancy, Babar reminded that under clause 9(k) of the NCHR law, it is the responsibility of the Commission to develop “a national plan of action for the promotion and protection of human rights,” and this function could not be usurped by the executive.
He said the facade of another national human rights action plan drawn up secretly was an assault on the Commission and a bid to undo it.
Babar demanded a copy of the summary on which the prime minister approved the proposal to transfer the work of the NCHR to the human rights ministry.
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Human Rights Zahid Hamid assured the committee he will look into the issue and address the concerns in consultation with the NCHR.
The Senate Committee on Human Rights, chaired by Senator Nasreen Jalil, met today in the Senate Secretariat to take up a host of issues.
Besides the NCHR, the agenda included the Hindu Marriage Bill, the Child Protection Bill, the Action in Aid of Civil Power Regulation, and a public petition of a private citizen whose son went missing in Dubai over two years ago under mysterious circumstances.
Senator Farhatullah Babar called for the annulment of clause 12(iii) in the Hindu Marriage Bill, under which a Hindu marriage will be annulled if one of the partners converts.
NCHR calls for establishing trauma, counselling centres for Kasur victims
Rs400m approved for improving human rights situation
Where is NCHR?
People of Pakistan
This is the actual face of Nawaz Sharif gov to create fake departments for us to provide SUB ACHHA to this blind Nation.
khanm
Governments that block the aspirations of their people, that steal or are corrupt, that oppress and torture or that deny freedom of expression and human rights should bear in mind that they will find it increasingly hard to escape the judgement of their own people..I take it back we are fast a sleep... we dont care about any thing...
I daily see children collecting stuff from the garbage which is too dangerous for their health and we should attain the first step which is human recognition and the rights comes later.
Baaligh
"Babar added that the Parliament will resist manoeuvres undermining the NCHR". Really ? How ? What has been the success rate of efforts of this or any other Senate or NA committee in preventing the treasury from passing any law ? Moreover, what about the policy of compromise, behaviour like friendly opposition / the MukMuka siyasat ??
Naseem Altaf
Senate Committee on Human Rights deserves our whole hearted support in the matter. Moreover the Cl # 12(ii) of the Hindu Marriage Bill is also redundant and unnecessary. It can be misused and should be annulled unless the Hindu community wants it .
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THE TIMES Magazine Back Issues - Back Issue Magazines
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Larceny By Servant Or Clerk Archives - Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
Imagine a sniffer dog incorrectly indicates to police that you have drugs on you outside the entrance of a music festival, which causes police to form a suspicion you have illicit drugs on you, but you actually don’t. Imagine, then police escort you away in view of everyone watching this infold, and you are ...continue reading
A Guide on Larceny Offences and Penalties in NSW
By Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia on 21/08/2019
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. If you’ve ever had something stolen from you, other than a whole lot of rage and frustration, you’ve probably wondered what it is that makes a thief feel so blatantly justified in carrying out such an act. Indeed, the mind of a robber is a dysfunctional and bewildering ...continue reading
A Guide on the Law on Car Theft Charges in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Uh… well… this is awkward. It is reported that last month, a man who turned up to court in Adelaide facing car theft charges was arrested again after allegedly driving there in another stolen vehicle. *Cue face palm* Indeed, on 30 July 2019, a 34-year-old man from Whyalla ...continue reading
It is reported that a man with a large knife in Sydney CBD has allegedly attempted to stab people on Tuesday. Causing the Sydney CBD to go into lockdown, the incident unfolded close to the corner of Clarence and King Street when a man who was reportedly armed with a machete went on a ...continue reading
Dishonestly Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception Penalties in NSW
It is reported that a former Coles employee has been charged with fraud and larceny allegedly worth nearly $2 million over a 5-month period of time, from February through to July 2019. 36-year-old Aaron Baslangic was Coles finance executive as Head of Strategic Initiatives for Coles online. Since his arrest in South-east Melbourne on ...continue reading
By Scott Feeney and Jimmy Singh. The Brazilian Military Police were ready. The raid was about to take place in the northeast of the country, in the low-income community of Vila Irma Dulce. It was Monday the 22nd of April, and while on a regular patrol of their beat, the police observed a man ...continue reading
A Guide on the Law on Larceny by Servant or Clerk
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. We all want to believe that there’s a great deal of good out there in the world. But the reality is, the world is far from a place where people from all walks of life aren’t committing tiny evils that bring them a bit of pleasure. One of ...continue reading
Some of the Different Kinds of White-Collar Stealing Offences in NSW
A 53-year old woman, Catherine Koster was charged with obtaining financial advantage or cause disadvantage to her employer at the time, a charity organisation called Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia. The charity organisation raises money for worthy causes including the funding for PhD students to conduct medical research, and to support people suffering asbestos ...continue reading
On 24 October 2017, Parliament in NSW assented to the amending legislation which effectively changed the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW). As of 24 September 2018, three major new sentencing options were introduced into NSW. A Magistrate or Judge can now impose any one of these new sentencing or penalty options for traffic ...continue reading
New Sentencing Option Introduced in NSW: ‘Community Correction Orders’
Our previous blog outlined how the ‘section 10 bond’ has now replaced the new ‘conditional release order’ as a new sentencing option in NSW for criminal and traffic offences. This blog outlines a further new sentencing option called a ‘community corrections order’ which effectively replaces the old ‘section 9 bond’ and ‘community service order’ penalties, ...continue reading
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Statistics on the Swiss Abroad
Switzerland and Moldova
Living in Moldova
Speeches by Simone Giger, Director of the Swiss Cooperation Office in Moldova
Swiss Cooperation Office in Moldova
All consular services and visa issues are provided by the Embassy of Switzerland in Kiev/Ukraine.
Travel advice for Moldova
Bilateral relations Switzerland–Moldova
How Switzerland and the country work together on education
Themes / Domains of intervention
In 2018, the Federal Statistical Office assumed responsibility for the production of the Statistics on the Swiss Abroad, which had until then been compiled by the FDFA. The statistics are available on the webpages of the FSO and can be accessed easily and individually via an interactive table.
Around 11% of the Swiss population lives abroad. Of the 760,200 Swiss nationals who were residing abroad at the end of 2018, more than 62% were living in Europe.
Swiss Citizens living abroad per country 2018. © FSO – Statistics on the Swiss Abroad (AS-Stat)
21% of the Swiss abroad (162,500 persons) are aged 65 or over. In some countries, such as Thailand or Spain, this age group accounts for over 25% of the population. In Thailand the majority of the elderly are men and in Spain the majority are women.
6% of the Swiss abroad (45,700) are aged 80 or over. The United States has the largest proportion (8%) of people in the fourth age.
The most popular destination: France
France has the largest Swiss expatriate community in Europe, followed by Germany and Italy.
The Federal Statistical Office website provides further information, graphics and an interactive table:
Swiss abroad (Federal Statistical Office)
Swiss Emigrants Europe 2018
The majority of Swiss Abroad live in Europe (shown in red), followed by the USA. The most popular destinations of emigration outside Europe are the United States, Thailand and Canada (blue circles) © FSO
Swiss Emigrants Europe 2018 (PDF, 2.4 MB, English)
Swiss Emigrants World 2018
Swiss Emigrants World 2018 (PDF, 2.6 MB, English)
Interactive map – Swiss abroad by country of residence 2018
The map shows the number of Swiss abroad and the number of Swiss emigrants for a specific country.
Swiss abroad by country of residence, 2018 (Federal Statistical Office)
Statistics on the Swiss Abroad 2016 (PDF, Number of pages 7, 44.3 kB, German)
Statistics on the Swiss Abroad 2014 (PDF, Number of pages 9, 676.8 kB, German)
Swiss emigration to europe in the year 2017 (PDF, 1.3 MB, German)
Swiss emigration (world) in the year 2017 (PDF, 597.5 kB, German)
Swiss emigration (world) in the year 2016 (PDF, 2.1 MB, German)
Swiss emigration (world) in the year 2015 (PDF, Page 1, 1.8 MB, German)
FDFA Relations with the Swiss Abroad
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Legend of the Mountain (Kino Cinema Classics) (Blu-Ray)
Newly restored in 4K! In King Hu’s masterpiece Legend of the Mountain, a traveling scholar is tasked with translating a Buddhist sutra said to have immense power over the spirits of the afterlife. During his research he loses his way in the mountains, encountering ghostly presences amid a haunting fantasia of color, light and landscape
Legend of the Mountain (Kino Cinema Classics) (Blu-Ray) quantity
Tags: Chun Shih, Feng Hsu, Grady Hendrix, Hong Kong Cinema, King Hu, Kino, Sylvia Chang, Travis Crawford
Newly restored in 4K! In King Hu’s masterpiece Legend of the Mountain, a traveling scholar is tasked with translating a Buddhist sutra said to have immense power over the spirits of the afterlife. During his research he loses his way in the mountains, encountering ghostly presences amid a haunting fantasia of color, light and landscape. King Hu rose to prominence in the 1960s and ‘70s as a superb director of wuxia films (A Touch of Zen), a popular Chinese action genre of swords, sorcery and chivalrous heroes. Legend of the Mountain comes from the director’s late period, when his visual artistry was at the height of its powers. The film’s astonishing nature scenes, shot on location in the Korean countryside, are reminiscent of Terrence Malick, while the reflective blend of myth and history is all Hu’s own.
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13 OF THE MOST BAFFLING ACTION FIGURES EVER
Toys! If only we'd kept all our toys in their original packaging, we'd be cleaning up right now, thanks to eBay. And when we say "cleaning up" we mean "making enough money to afford to buy a mop, to wash that putrid filth, whatever it is, off our bedroom floor".
Frankly, toys have never been more popular. Thanks to the invention of irony, you can now get action figures of everyone from Albert Einstein to Sigmund Freud to Steve "Big" Jobs.
Oh, how we all laugh at such unlikely collisions of pop culture. Quick! Let's stick a plastic lobster in a typewriter, and drink some microbrewery craft beer!
Here are 13 action figures and dolls that weren't ever intended to be ironic; they're merely the product of toy company idiots, who thought somebody might actually want to play with them.
PATENTLY ABSURD: EIGHT OR NINE GAMING PATENTS YOU NEVER EVEN KNEW ABOUT
Games have ripped off games ever since the dawn of gaming.
Indeed, ripping off other games has become as ubiquitous within the games industry as Christ's body was - both physically and spiritually - at the Lord's Supper, as referred to in the Lutheran doctrine of Consubstantiation.
Still... much as we're often taken aback by the wholesale ripping-off that goes on between games companies, not everyone has left themselves open to it.
To further illustrate that of which we speak... here are eight or nine solid gaming patents that you might not know about.
ARE GAMES TOO EXPENSIVE? - by Mr Biffo
Games are cheaper than they used to be. That's a simple fact of economics.
Yet there seems to be something of a debate raging right now about the cost of games, particularly those which stem from the indie scene.
On Steam, or the PlayStation and Xbox stores, there's a definite trend towards shorter, sweeter experiences. More concentrated doses of story and/or gameplay.
Some have argued that a game such as Superhot - currently £16.19 on Steam - is too much to pay, when the main story mode can be finished in around two hours. If you're a super-sizing fatpig like I am, £16.19 roughly equates to two trips to Burger King.
I can't quite wrap my head around this grumbling, given that there's a lot of extra content in Superhot... not to mention that the developers have promised free updates in the months to come. Also, given that it's one of the cleverest, most original, first-person shooters in living memory, it manages the trick of sticking in the memory. What's to complain about there? Why are people so stupid?
Oh. Hang on. Now my brain is telling me that they're not...
REVIEW: SUPERHOT (PC, Mac)
I had a poo earlier. Don't judge me on this; we all do it. Even you, madam.
As usual, I took a magazine in there with me (specifically, an issue of How It Works, if you must know). If you'll excuse the phrase, it runs in the family; my grandad used to take a paper in with him, and do the crossword.
He'd be gone for up to an hour. I'm not quite that bad, but I still like to take my time.
I have done this all my life. Through good times and bad. It's a refuge. A chance to de-stress, and come out feeling a couple of pounds lighter, both physically and psychologically. These days, it's about the only time I can switch off enough to read.
On this occasion, I couldn't focus. I tried to read an article about Vikings, but it wasn't going in. I ended up throwing it across the bathroom. The reason? I could only think about one thing, and that thing was this thing: Superhot. As I have done every moment since I started playing Superhot. And when I'm not playing Superhot, all I want to do is play Superhot, and if I can't play Superhot, all I want to do is talk about Superhot.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, POKEMON! HERE ARE 17 REGRETTABLE PIKACHU CAKES
We can scarcely comprehend that Pokemon is 20 years old this week. That's 4,368 in Bulbasaur years!
What better way to celebrate this milestone in the life of the so-called "Pocket Monsters" than with a cake?
In fact - why don't we celebrate with some 17 Pikachu cakes? That's one cake for every year of the Pokemons' life, barring the last three! Happy birthday, the Pokemon! Here's to another 20 glorious years.
HOW HARD CAN IT BE? - by Mr Biffo
I'm not sure I ever finished a game on my ZX Spectrum. Playing those games now, as I do from time to time, it's pretty clear why.
Many of them may be charming, they might be great for their time, but they're not particularly playable.
Even classics like Knight Lore and Underwurlde are an exercise in endurance: just how much death and battling with the controls can a person stomach?
The hardware - playing on a little rubber keyboard - wasn't really suited to gaming, ironically.
It's little wonder that games were considered anti-social for so long: they were barely accessible, and you needed to have a particularly psychotic degree of patience in order to stick with them through the repeated deaths.
These days, games have learned the lessons of the past, they've built and improved on what went before, and for the most part they're broadly accessible. If anything... they're a bit too accessible.
WHAT GAMES WOULD THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES PLAY IF THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES DID PLAY GAMES?
To the rest of the world, the USA's presidential election process is utterly terrifying. A bewildering, drawn-out, jamboree of abuse, shouting, far-fetched claims and lying, it seems less like democracy, and more like anarchy.
Pointless debates between candidates repeating entrenched opinions, speaking to supporters with equally entrenched views... frankly, why do they even bother?
But the important question that has yet to be asked of the candidates is as follows: what video game would you play if you played video games? We imagined their answers.
10 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT BEES
If you've played the video game Far Cry Primal you'll know how useful bees can be.
Not only can they do honey and buzzing, but stuff them into a thing and they become a type of bomb.
We all knew that bees were da bomb - but thanks to Far Cry Primal, they are now literally A bomb (note: not an A-bomb).
But what else can be done with bees? Here are 10 un-bee-lievable facts that you never bee (knew)!
REVIEW: FAR CRY PRIMAL (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
I've probably mentioned before how I killed a big rat a couple of years ago.
To recap: it wasn't in, y'know... a sort of fit of spite. It had gotten into the cavity wall in the extension, because an idiot builder repositioned an outside tap without me asking, and then forgot to bung up the hole.
The rat was getting from there into the kitchen, before retreating into the walls. You could hear it at night, doing the rat things. The rustling and the scratching.
Putting down a trap was the only option... and... by Wozniak... when I retrieved it the next morning, I swear the thing was the size of a toddler. It was the largest thing I'd ever killed, and I felt terrible about it (though not as terrible as a friend of mine after he drowned a squirrel in a bucket, because it had been chewing through his electrics).
Anyhow, the short of it is... I felt so bad, that I have barely killed any animals since. Apart from a dog. And a couple of gnus. And 5.5 worms. But they were for food, sort of. I'm not a vegetarian, but my other half and one of my daughters are both one of these vegans they have nowadays, and I do sometimes eat Quorn, when I'm forced to, and I'd never go up to a horse and just hit it in the face with a shoe anymore. So... y'know... I'm practically the new Linda McCartney.
Therefore, you might want to know how I coped with the wanton animal slaughter in Far Cry Primal.
BESTNESS IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER - by Mr Biffo
If you were squatted atop Twitter last night you'll know I was watching The Brit Awards.
Quite why this ceremony is given such blanket coverage - two and a half hours on primetime TV, national newspaper headlines, the BBC news - is baffling, given that it's an industry-voted exercise in keeping its biggest stars sweet.
There's no actual meaning to The Brits. Y'know, Adele won the "Global Success Award", for - presumably - most global success.
Surely, global success is a reward in itself, along with the millions of monies she'll be getting? Why would you need a shiny ornament too, least of all weep when receiving it?
Unless the people giving it to her want to keep her happy and compliant, of course. It's like giving a kid positive affirmation, so that they're more likely to clean their room.
10 TERRIBLE CAVEMAN COSTUMES
The caveperson is the ultimate "That'll do" fancy dress outfit, second only to an off-the-shelf vicar costume.
It requires the minimum of creative effort, yet you'll find one at every fancy dress party. Typically, they'll be the ones getting absolutely smashed, to numb their feelings of insecurity, so un-used are they to doing something so tentatively wacky.
Yet because of them, the market for ready-made caveperson outfits is healthier than ever - some are sexy, some are whimsical... all demonstrate a lamentable lack of ambition, imagination, and inventiveness. And here, in the week that Far Cry Primal is released, are 10 of them.
THE TOP 10 CAVEMAN GAMES
"THIS NEVER HAPPENED IN THE OCTOPUS'S GARDEN"
Far Cry Primal is the first bona-fide caveman game for several years, though one that's woefully historically inaccurate, given that it doesn't include a single dinosaur or volcano.
Thats like releasing a cowboy game which didn't feature a chiropractor who lives in a motorised fish tank.
Still... as the history of caveman games shows us, not every game has been so liberally lewd with prehistoric fact.
REVIEW-IN-PROGRESS: FAR CRY PRIMAL (PS4 - also on Xbox One and PC)
A MAMMOTH UNDERTAKING.
All these big, Ubisoft, map-mopping games make it hard for a hack like me to lazily knock-out a review after 10 minutes play.
Nevertheless, being the world's greatest philanthropist, I wanted to share my experiences with Far Cry Primal, now that I'm about four hours in.
As I wrote yesterday, it's a game I've really been looking forward to.
I've loved some of the earlier Far Cry games, and the notion of a cavemen-based romp using that model got me right fired up, in a way that most would deem unsavoury. Unfortunately... maybe I'd bigged it up too much to myself, but thus far... I'm a bit disappointed. Read on for the why of this. And!
THE THRILL OF THE NEW - by Mr Biffo
Want to live longer? Kick your fear of the unknown in the neck, and do things you've never done before. Stop buying stuff that'll clutter up your home, and buy experiences. Go on holiday somewhere new.
You might not actually live longer in a strictly chronological sense, but your life will feel longer. It's simply a scientific fact that our perception of time speeds up as we get older.
Due to a phenomenon called neural adaptation, our brain starts to edit out the familiar routines - the brushing our teeth, taking the kids to school, doing the same job year in year out, going to the gym - simply because we don't need to pay so much attention.
What does this have to do with games? Allow me to explain.
ZUCKING HELL: THAT OCULUS VR PHOTO ANALYSED
You must've seen That Picture by now. The one of Mark Zuckerberg at the Samsung Galaxy S7 launch, striding triumphantly through a sea of mostly white men wearing virtual reality headsets.
Many have drawn comparisons to the world of The Matrix, signifying that we are living in nothing less than The End of Times. They say that this photograph marks the point at which our connection with the real world evaporates forever. Not only is it crushingly awful that we spend our lives staring at screens, they say... now Zuckerberg and his ilk want us to stare at screens which block out all peripheral vision, and buy our souls into the bargain.
But what is really going on in this photograph, and what can it tell us about the terrible new VR world which awaits? We broke it down so that you didn't have to.
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GAMES OF MY YEARS: ASTRO WARS by Mr Biffo
Have you been to Teddington?
As a youth, the words "We are going to Teddington" would instil in me the sort of enthusiastic response one typically reserves for a colonoscopy, or being locked in a room with four Ainsley Harriotts all competing for the same job.
When told that we were going to Teddington, I knew that what lay ahead would be a series of seemingly endless, tooth-grinding hours, spent at the house of my dad's cousin and her family, as I slowly suffocated in a sea of vapid adult conversation.
Those evenings would feel like they stretched on for weeks. And those weeks would become months, and those months would become years, and yet - while my spirit perished beneath the weight of the blather - I would never die. I was cursed to experience every painful second as they continued their glacial crawl towards infinity, soundtracked by the idle drone about wallpaper, and petrol prices, and football.
This being the years before smartphones, Kindles, or even Game Boys, I'd just sit there, an afterthought in the corner, praying for a plastic bag to thumb down my oesophagus.
One time I was given a Matchbox roadroller to play with. I must've been ten or eleven years old; I defy any ten year-old to get four-to-six hours play out of a toy car without wanting to bludgeon themselves to death with it.
2015: THE YEAR I REALISED by Mr Biffo
In terms of the broader picture of gaming, there's not much to say about 2015 that won't already have been said in countless other gaming retrospectives.
Read those and you'll hear about big budget flops such as The Order: 1886, disappointing performances from online-only shooters such as Evolve, Konami doing its best to destroy the goodwill of its customer base, the sad passing of Nintendo's Satoru Iwata, and - if they're chronically off-message - the disappointing waft of nothing that was Halo 5.
You might also hear less miserable news about a Final Fantasy VII remake, Shenmue 3, the well-received relaunch of Destiny, and the approaching rumble of a 2016 Virtual Reality bandwagon.
Narrow the focus to my own POV, and I had a bit of an awakening in 2015. It was my first full year writing about games in a very long time, and I engaged with the games industry in the way I hadn't for the best part of a decade. What had changed about the industry in the time I was away? Oddly... not a lot. Me, on the other hand... me change much-much.
13 BAFFLING HAPPY NEW YEAR CARDS
So that was that then. 2015. All done and dusted, bar the shouting. What are your plans for the New Year? Are you going to ride The Horror Horse to Funkytown like last year? Or just stay home and get drunk?
Alternatively, you could simply hide in a wardrobe, and send one of these peculiar vintage New Year greetings cards to your friends, loved ones, and optometrists.
HOT TOPIC: YOUR FAVOURITE DIGITISER MEMORIES
Following the apparently lewd success of this site's recent Digitiser retrospective, we bring to you the first Digitiser Hot Topic in nearly 13 years.
Appropriately, it is a Hot Topic all about this one thing: your memories of Digitiser itself.
Due to the transitory nature of the teletext medium, much of Digitiser has been lost to the silvery wisps of time. We rely upon our memories to preserve it. Thanking to everyone who took the time to send something in. And now? And now click onwards to absorb these memories into your hearts and thighs.
2015 ROUND-UP: THE ANNUAL ONE
And thus, we come to the end of Digitiser2000's first full year. And what a splendid year it has been.
Given that none of this was planned, and it was a case of me very much figuring it out as I went along... I think we got there in the end; it's not quite a continuation of the original Digitiser, but something a bit more personal, I suppose. But just as silly.
We've certainly ended on a high, selling out of our Digitiser t-shirts. We also had our biggest ever month in December, and there was a brilliant response to the Games of My Years series - as a result of the reception, a much expanded version of the Digitiser story is being planned for release as a book sometime in 2016.
Thanks to everyone who has supported us through Paypal, or Patreon, or just by being really nice. It's all appreciated. And - of course - you can still support us in the usual ways.
Exhaustion and Christmas means that we've not quite gotten around to finishing the new version of the Man's Daddy's Joke Book - but it's on the way.
Next week we'll be running some of your Digitiser memories - thanks to everyone who wrote in - but in the meantime... if there is any doubt that Digitiser 2000 is your favourite gaming/nonsense website... cast your view-holes over this massive list, of just some of our most popular features, articles and videos from the last 12 months. There's more than enough here to carry you through the festive weekend; imagine it's a massive selection box of gaudy chocolates... but for your eyes.
Have the most Merry Christmas imaginable, you lovely people.
THE DIGITISER 2000 CHRISTMAS PANT-OH: Chanderella
Festive salutations! I am K-Max: the Christmas rascal.
As is tradition at this time of year, children throughout the world have retreated into their bakelite cocoons, awaiting my arrival with a mixture of consternation and conjecture. Upon my arrival, I will make some snow come out of my mouth, a bit of mistletoe emerge from my smelly navel, and a date slide out of my anti-bottom ("October 12th" - the day you were born).
Today I present to thee (you) the following: a seasonal Christmas vignette entitled Chanderella. It's behind you! What is? Your conviction for dogging and fit-ups.
BAMBOOZLE – THE ULTIMATE PLAYER GUIDE/FAQ V1.0 by Dan Farrimond
Hello! This introduction bit is by me - the pseudonymous Mr Biffo, Laird of The Dance.
I don't remember a whole lot about Bamboozle, the Teletext quiz. Chiefly, I remember it was written by a friend of mine, Julian Edwards, who I'd worked with in one of my previous jobs at Ladbrokes Racing. Julian was, for a time, my boss - we were a two-man department running the company's Oracle/teletext betting service.
Inevitably, his patience was tested on several occasions. Out of sheer boredom, I once changed all the names of the runners in a race to ridiculous things - "Lovely Jobby" being one of them - and stated that the going was "firm to wobbly". He noticed just seconds before the page was due to be sent to air. Somehow, we remained friends after I left Ladbrokes, and when I came to work at Teletext I recommended him for a job.
I only have vague memories of the creation of Bamboozle. I just about recall its original creator - not a Teletext employee - who received a payment from the company, so that they could develop his quiz idea. As far as I know, Julian created the character of Bamber Boozler, but I don't recall whether the name of the quiz was already in place when he came aboard.
Julian sat opposite the Digitiser team - for him, a curse more than a blessing, frankly - and it was easy for him to call across the partition and ask me to design a new character.
I'd forgotten all about Mr Visual until I read this piece - but it brought back memories; I remember laughing, thinking it was a peculiarly Digitiser-esque name.
And that's about all I do remember about Bamboozle. It's an important part of the Teletext story - perhaps even more loved than Digitiser seems to be (certainly, Digi has never been name-checked by Peter Kay) - and so, after the success of Games of My Years, I thought it might be nice to have something about it on here, written by somebody who remembers it better than me: one of the UK's foremost Teletext experts, Mr Dan Farrimond.
Here he comes now!
THE APP TREE: BEST CHRISTMAS APPS introduced by Mr T
Hello, children. I'm Mr T, the TV toughie with a heart of gold. I don't even want to go on planes. If you're anything like me, you're no doubt looking forward to the festive season - but anxious about the amount of refuse you'll be throwing out.
We all know how an overflowing bin can attract the local tamperers, so around this time of year, I prefer to bring my bins into the living room, where I can keep an especially close eye on them. Yes, it might whiff a bit when you have the family round, but it's the only idiot-proof method of keeping them safe.
Why not take your mind off the stink with these festive apps for your phones? But please... if you must USE these APPS, I would APPRECIATE it if you DIDN'T use THEM anywhere near MY bins. And I beg of you: no planes today.
THE FORCE AWOKE by Mr Biffo
Even though it has never happened before, releasing a new Star Wars movie in December seems to me like the most natural thing in the world; even more natural than frogspawn, or a frond ('Frogspawn and The Frond' sounds like a 1970s American buddy movie... I can almost hear the theme music).
You see, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is an unlikely mash-up of three things I sort of love - Star Wars, Christmas, and Disney.
Alright, Star Wars hasn't always been kind to us - indeed, the prequels were like watching a loved one slowly be seduced and brainwashed by a weird cult. Fortunately, I had just enough latent love for the Original Trilogy that it carried me through the mire, but it has been touch and go at times. Even for a dyed-in-the-head zealot like me.
Christmas... well, it's Christmas. Again, hasn't always been kind, but more often than not it's the best bit of the year.
Anyone who whinges about the commercialisation of it can shove this up their chimneys: I work my backside off for 11 and a half months of the year. Spending an unnecessary fortune on presents and food is my reward, especially when the days are short and dark and depressing. I'm going to spend my Christmas day rolling around on a big pile of receipts, while spooning cranberry sauce and chocolates into my gob.
REVIEW: THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE (PC/Mac)
I'm a bit late in getting around to reviewing The Beginner's Guide.
I've wanted to rub myself all over it since it was released back in October. Unfortunately, my Mac has been limping towards the cuss-bin all year; playing anything from Steam caused it grind to a halt, and start hissing at me like a defenestrated opossum.
Fortunately/unfortunately my Mac coughed its last air biscuit this week, and I had to fork out the usual thigh-watering amount of money to get a new one. You know: otherwise I wouldn't be able to do my work.
The first thing I did to make myself feel slightly better? Download The Beginner's Guide. And did it make me feel better? Yes. And it also made me feel real awful about myself.
15 AWFUL CHRISTMAS ALBUM COVERS
Can you smell that? It can only mean one thing: Ba-Nar-Vel-Oo (Christmas) is almost upon us, preparing to tear the flesh from our backs with its peppermint talons, and cheeky mouth.
Of course, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the Christmas things, and foremost among the things is the brown sauce - where would we be during Christmas lunch without lashings of brown sauce? This sauce is followed closely in the pantheon of the Christmas things by the Christmas music.
Whether it's the intangible shrieks of Boney M, or the alarming balladry of Boney F, we all have our favourites. Here are 15 more Christmas records that you may wish to add to your collection.
REVIEW: RAINBOW SIX SIEGE (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Rainbow Six Siege is a lot of things, probably, but first and foremost it is this thing: a tactical first-person shoot 'em up, in which teams of players must work together to infiltrate bases, rescue hostages, and kill terrorists. Apparently.
It's basically Home Alone: The Game, with you and your friends playing the role of The Wet Bandits. Though, I'm not sure whether you ever get to bung up any plug holes with tissue paper.
Wait - what? Hang on. Did I just say "apparently" and "probably" and "not sure"? Yes. Yes I did say them things. There's a reason for that, and the reason is this reason: Rainbow Six Siege has sat beneath my telly, unwrapped, untouched, and unsullied ever since it arrived, the same day as Just Cause 3.
That's right, children: I'm going to review a game I haven't even played yet. I'm literally history's greatest maverick!
THE DIGITISER 2000 'FIND YOUR STAR WARS NAME-O-MATIC'!
"Star Wars is coming, and the goose is getting fat: please put some money in the billionaire's hat. If you haven't got some money, A picnic egg will do, If you haven't got a picnic egg then God damn you!"
Did you like that rhymin' whimsy? We didn't. You see, it made us reflect so hard upon the movie business that we burst a blood vessel in our eyes.
Never mind, dear. Like many of you, we've been wondering what name to adopt for the forthcoming release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. To make things easier for everyone, we've designed this special Digitiser 2000 Star Wars Name-O-Matic. It couldn't be simpler, guy! In fact, the only thing easier than doing this is not doing anything at all! Look - here it is:
FROM THE ARCHIVE:
FIND YOUR GAMERTAG
THE DIGI2000 INDIE GAME TITLE-O-MATIC
IT'S TIME TO LINE UP FOR STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS!
You've booked the week off work, and packed your special Star Wars bag full of exciting space things - for there are only a few days left until Episode 7: The Force Awakens is released.
If you want to stand any chance of getting a seat, you'd better get down to the cinema immediately - the idiots are already lining up outside!
Hurry! Hurry! Star Wars time! Hurry!
GAMES OF YOUR YEARS by Super Bad Advice
How well do you remember Digitiser? Probably better than we do. It doesn't help that Digitiser has all but disappeared from the universe, or that we've spent most of our lives wrecked off our banjos on "Jesus juice".
To this end, we'd like to find a way to preserve Digitiser - through the memories of those who read it.
If you have a recollection of something you read on Digitiser, which has stayed with you over the years, we'd love to hear it.
Indeed, so that we may all share in this frothy jamboree, we'll be running a selection of memories over the Christmas period (unless nobody sends any in). Please email us (no more than 500 words) here: digitiser2000@gmail.com
To get you all starting to think, here are some memories from Digitiser reader, and occasional Digitiser2000 contributor, Super Bad Advice.
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Swedish Medical Center patients at risk of HIV,…
Swedish Medical Center patients at risk of HIV, hepatitis
2,000 patients that were treated at Swedish Medical Center are being asked to be tested for dangerous viruses.
A surgical technician who worked in operating rooms from Aug. 17 to Jan. 22 could have put patients at risk, Swedish Medical Center said.
By David Olinger | dolinger@denverpost.com |
PUBLISHED: February 3, 2016 at 5:56 am | UPDATED: September 17, 2016 at 11:00 am
Swedish Medical Center is asking about 2,900 patients to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C after discovering that a former employee may have stolen narcotic pain medicines.
Sgt. Brian Cousineau of the Englewood Police Department said police are investigating 28-year-old Rocky Allen.
The surgical technologist worked in operating rooms at the hospital from Aug. 17 to Jan. 22, officials said Wednesday, and could have put at risk patients who had surgery during that time.
The hospital announced it is investigating possible exposures with the state Department of Public Health and Environment and is reaching out to patients.
“At this point we have no evidence of any patient exposure,” the hospital said. “However, we are taking a position of extreme caution by offering free testing to all patients who had surgery at Swedish Medical Center in locations where this individual worked at any time during this individual’s employment, including those days the employee was not on the schedule or in the facility.”
The Swedish investigation began after an employee allegedly was found diverting drugs Jan. 22.
“This individual was removed from the patient care environment immediately following the alleged suspicious activity,” said Nicole Williams, hospital spokeswoman.
Cousineau said Allen has not been arrested.
“(Swedish officials) have been very cooperative with us,” Cousineau said. “They have aggressively pursued criminal charges in the case.”
According to the state Division of Professions and Occupations, Rocky Elbert Allen obtained a surgical technologist license in July. It was summarily suspended Jan. 29.
The suspension order noted that on Jan. 22, “in the beginning stages of a surgical procedure,” Allen “removed a labeled Fentanyl syringe” from the anesthesia work space “and replaced the Fentanyl syringe with another labeled syringe.”
Allen “submitted to a urinalysis which was positive for Fentanyl and marijuana,” the order said.
Fentanyl is a potent narcotic pain medicine used by anesthesiologists.
The hospital did not explain how patients could have been exposed.
Dr. Larry Wolk, executive director and chief medical officer of the state health agency, said potential reuse of needles is the main concern.
Because hospitals track the inventory of needles, one risk is that a drug thief “is taking needles, not just drugs, and replacing them with used needles,” he said.
Wolk also offered an explanation for the time gap between the hospital’s discovery and the widespread notification to surgical patients.
“We had to gather a lot of information,” he said, “working with the hospital and physicians as well as patients.”
Exposure to viruses with long-term health effects also is different, he said, from acute illnesses such as food poisonings that require immediate action.
Happily, “we have no known cases identified to date” among Swedish patients, he said.
Williams said she expects testing to occur over the next several weeks.
She urged people who were not surgery patients between Aug. 17 and Jan. 22 not to call the hospital’s designated patient care line.
“We are receiving an abundance of calls from people who are not in the patient population we are trying to reach, and this is tying up the phone lines,” she said. “Our first priority is to reach these affected patients. If you were not a surgical patient at Swedish between these dates, you are not at risk at this time.”
Department of Public Health and Environment spokesman Mark Salley said he could not comment about testing of the suspect for HIV or hepatitis viruses. Patients will be asked to have their blood tested for all three infections.
In 2009, Denver surgical tech Kristen Diane Parker infected at least 18 hospital patients with hepatitis C by stealing liquid painkillers and leaving behind her dirty syringes. Parker, who worked at Rose Medical Center and Audubon Surgery Center of Colorado Springs, was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Colorado adopted tighter regulations of surgical technicians and surgical assistants in the wake of the Parker case. But state legislators are now considering whether to sunset them.
The state Department of Regulatory Affairs reported recently that the regulations appeared to duplicate other state, federal and hospital requirements, and a House hearing is scheduled Feb. 23 to consider whether they are needed.
Diana Protopapa, a lobbyist for state associations of surgical technologists and surgical assistants, said her clients favor state regulation.
“I certainly think another episode like this speaks to the need for regulation,” she said, “and perhaps greater regulation than we have.”
David Olinger: 303-954-1498, dolinger@denverpost.com.
Staff writer Kieran Nicholson contributed to this report.
Drug-diversion prevention measures
Two measures were signed into law in Colorado following the case of Kristen Parker, a Denver surgical tech who diverted drugs and exposed 6,000 people to hepatitis C, infecting at least 18, in 2009.
One law required employers to report health care workers under suspicion to the state within two weeks and to make information about a case available to the public, including future employers.
The other law set up a statewide registry of surgical technologists and surgical assistants. Employers were required to verify those workers are in good state standing before allowing them to work. That law is under review. Critics say it duplicates other state, federal and hospital requirements.
What officials are doing in this case
Although there are no known cases of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C stemming from the drug-diversion case at Swedish Medical Center, hospital and state health officials are urging about 2,900 patients who had surgeries from Aug. 17 to Jan. 22 to come in for free testing.
Hospital officials said an incident occurred Jan. 22 that led them to suspect the former employee, a surgical technologist, was diverting drugs. The employee had worked there for about five months. The state health department is concerned because there have been drug-diversion cases in which clean needles were replaced with used ones.
Rose Medical Center
David Olinger
David Olinger is a former investigative journalist for The Denver Post
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'They're heroes': Hamburg residents raise levee, local spirits amid new flooding threat
"We've never had to fight the Missouri like we do now, but the world has changed," Hamburg mayor Cathy Crain said.
'They're heroes': Hamburg residents raise levee, local spirits amid new flooding threat "We've never had to fight the Missouri like we do now, but the world has changed," Hamburg mayor Cathy Crain said. Check out this story on desmoinesregister.com: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2019/05/30/iowa-flooding-residents-embody-hamburg-strong-amid-more-rising-water/1290048001/
Shelby Fleig, Des Moines Register Published 6:11 p.m. CT May 30, 2019 | Updated 11:47 a.m. CT May 31, 2019
HAMBURG, Ia. — What's left of the old levee in Hamburg is 5 feet high, and can hold back the Missouri River up to 22 feet. Facing the additional flooding expected this week, 11 residents reinforced the wall at the western edge of town.
Using their own equipment, the men packed dirt and gravel on top of the wall, building it 3 feet higher within six hours Tuesday despite the downright swampy conditions.
"They're heroes," said Cathy Crain, the mayor of Hamburg. "When the s--- hits the fan, you can count on them to come through and save the town. This is their town."
The Missouri crested Thursday at 22.8 feet — meaning nearly a foot of water would have overtopped the old wall if they hadn't done the work. The 8-foot wall was still holding Thursday afternoon, though there was obvious seepage.
Water seepage is seen at the edge of the Hamburg levee on May 29, 2019. Residents added 3 feet onto the structure earlier in the week. (Photo: Olivia Sun/The Register)
Thursday, crews from the Iowa Department of Transportation hauled out rotting materials from front yards of Hamburg homes that were flooded with up to 10 feet of water when the levee breached on March 18.
The makeshift reinforcement is holding for now, but the conditions aren't allowing the wall to dry, which would bond the gravel and make it much stronger, Crain said.
"I'm concerned, but I'm not alarmed," she said Thursday. Crain and Sheryl Owen, the city clerk, were working at City Hall to secure plots of land and homes for those who've been displaced.
Hamburg mayor Cathy Crain and Hamburg Public Works director Alan Dovel discuss maps of anticipated flood levels on May 29, 2019. Waters were expected to crest to almost 23 feet. (Photo: Olivia Sun/The Register)
The water is likely to remain over 22 feet until next week, Crain said.
”We’re on a wing and a prayer,” said Alan Dovel, the public works director, who was part of the group who reinforced the levee Tuesday.
The National Weather Service reported "moderate flooding" Thursday on the Missouri River near Nebraska City, which is how the city gauges how high the water will be in Hamburg.
"What they call moderate flooding and how my farmers around here feel about it are two different things," said Mike Crecelius, emergency management director for Fremont County. The tiny town of Percival, 17 miles northeast of Hamburg, is only accessible by boat, he said.
"We have no protection out there (in Hamburg)," he said. "High water and bad weather could very well wash away everything they've done."
Hamburg residents receive donated meals from a Salvation Army emergency relief truck on May 29, 2019. Following major floods this spring, no operating restaurants remain in Hamburg other than a convenience and drug store, leaving most to travel to Shenandoah, 25 miles northeast, for groceries. (Photo: Olivia Sun/The Register)
Even five miles east of the Missouri, Hamburg residents know they're not safe from the excessive rainfall and increased dam releases that pump more water downstream. "We've never had to fight the Missouri like we do now, but the world has changed," Crain said.
The ground in Hamburg is also saturated from the Nishnabotna River, on the east side of town, though it receded considerably Thursday, Crecelius said.
Releases from Gavins Point Dam in South Dakota increased to 70,000 cubic feet per second Wednesday. On Saturday, the Corps will increase releases again, to 75,000 cubic feet per second.
That will continue through the summer, Crecelius said, and so will the threat of flooding.
Sandbags are seen outside Stoner Drug Co. in Hamburg, Iowa on May 30, 2019. Stoner Drug, which reopened two days prior, is one of fewer than 10 businesses currently open in Hamburg. (Photo: Olivia Sun/The Register)
The Missouri River is a relatively new headache for the town of 1,100, the mayor said. It tried to invade in 2011, but another group of loyal Hamburg residents built up the levee, much as those 11 men did this week, and spared their homes.
The Corps lowered the levee years later because the city didn't have the money to rebuild it to federal standards. More levee repairs will begin this summer, Crain said.
A temporary floodwall, made of HESCO barriers, runs through the center of Hamburg. It's a backup plan, should the levee fail, but Crain said it's unnerving to residents who worry another evacuation is imminent.
Sandbags line Washington Street in Hamburg, Iowa on May 30, 2019. Up to thirty local businesses were driven out by high waters earlier this year, some with no plans to return. (Photo: Olivia Sun/The Register)
But businesses are slowly reopening. Nine of 32 in the town are back since the mid-March flooding began, she said.
Stoner Drug, known for its old-fashioned soda fountain, is one of them. It reopened Tuesday and includes the town's only pharmacy. Down the block from City Hall, longtime employees said they're not sure what to think of the barriers.
"For caution's sake, maybe you'd want people to move or get with their prized possessions," said Chris Bennett, 70, whose flower shop was flooded in March. "I would rather pack everything and get it out as to think it will be OK and lose everything."
Bennett started worked at Stoner Drug 46 years ago, and has as long as she's lived in Hamburg. The town has shrunk over time, and some business owners won't return, she said.
Chris Bennett, 70, has been a resident of Hamburg since 1973 and has worked at Stoner Drug Co. for over 40 years. Bennett ran a flower shop before it was destroyed by the March floods. (Photo: Olivia Sun/The Register)
Debbie Reeves, 64, the store's bookkeeper, has worked at the store since she was a teen. She looks forward to the day when the soda fountain will be restored to its original glory, but knows that's months away.
"We draw a lot of traffic from the interstate," Reeves said. "Even if we had the fountain open — we don't, but there wouldn't be much business because it's driven from the interstate." Highway 2 to Nebraska City and Interstate Highway 29 to Kansas City remain closed due to flooding.
"One of the worst parts is there's nowhere to get food around here," Reeves said.
The town is without a grocery store, and the only restaurant in town, Blue Moon Bar & Grill, remains closed. Casey's General Store was a popular spot to eat before the flood but has not sold pizzas since the flood. The Salvation Army has served free daily meals out of a truck near city hall for more than 70 days.
But the donations have been "unbelievable," Bennett said. "People have come from across the country to help." Donations to Hamburg's fundraiser, for future development to the north, have exceeded $8,000.
The townspeople are sticking together, too. A group of women brought scalloped potatoes, cake and watermelon to City Hall on Wednesday, knowing Crain, Owen and visiting officials would be hungry.
"When we're in trouble, we make you a casserole, we mow your yard, we clean your house, we do your laundry," she said. "So in a time of emergency, of course this is what they're doing."
Photos: Residents of Hamburg brace for higher waters
Steve "Turk" Kamman sits for a portrait at Hamburg Oil Company, which he owns with his wife, Pat, on May 30, 2019. Olivia Sun/The Register
Flooding in Mills county reached almost a foot over its flood crest on May 29, 2019 after storms early in the week. Olivia Sun/The Register
Sandbags are seen outside Stoner Drug Co. in Hamburg, Iowa on May 30, 2019. Stoner Drug, which reopened two days prior, is one of fewer than 10 businesses currently open in Hamburg. Olivia Sun/The Register
Hamburg mayor Cathy Crain and Hamburg Public Works director Alan Dovel discuss maps of anticipated flood levels on May 29, 2019. Waters were expected to crest to almost 23 feet. Olivia Sun/The Register
Debbie Reeves, 64, has worked as Hamburg's Stoner Drug Company's bookkeeper for decades. The drugstore reopened for business just two days prior on May 28. Olivia Sun/The Register
Sandbags line Washington Street in Hamburg, Iowa on May 30, 2019. Up to thirty local businesses were driven out by high waters earlier this year, some with no plans to return. Olivia Sun/The Register
Many homes in Hamburg, Iowa remain unsafe to occupy, with the spring's major flooding posing risks of abrasions, food contamination and mold exposure. Olivia Sun/The Register
Hamburg residents receive donated meals from a Salvation Army emergency relief truck on May 29, 2019. Following major floods this spring, no operating restaurants remain in Hamburg other than a convenience and drug store, leaving most to travel to Shenandoah, 25 miles northeast, for groceries. Olivia Sun/The Register
Chris Bennett, 70, has been a resident of Hamburg since 1973 and has worked at Stoner Drug Co. for over 40 years. Bennett ran a flower shop before it was destroyed by the March floods. Olivia Sun/The Register
Water seepage is seen at the edge of the Hamburg levee on May 29, 2019. Residents added 3 feet onto the structure earlier in the week. Olivia Sun/The Register
Shelby Fleig covers news and features for the Register. She can be reached at shelbyfleig@dmreg.com and 515-214-8933.
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Whiplash: believe the hype! (review)
January 12, 2015 By Simon Roger Key
Whiplash (Chazelle, 2014) is about a 19-year-old, aspiring drummer, named Andrew Neyman. Andrew is reaching for the stars at the fictional Shaffer Conservatory – one of America’s most prestigious music schools. It’s here that Andrew meets his overzealous music teacher Terrence Fletcher (JK Simmons). The film centres upon their unusual relationship in what is essentially a ‘buddy’ movie – with Andrew wanting to be a great musician and Fletcher constantly pushing him. But, will Andrew overcome the odds or will Fletcher push him too far?
Whiplash is a brilliant film. I can’t speak with any authority on its Jazz credentials but it is a tremendous directorial debut; Chazella directs with a pizazz and confidence that is rare to find in such a young filmmaker and the fluidity of his camera work should also be commended. The film gives an Executive Producer credit to Jason Reitman, who has been at interviews to promote the film. Reitman’s influence can certainly be felt, most obviously in the script, what with its dysfunctional characters and of course the excellent casting of JK Simmons.
Simmons plays the monstrous Fletcher. Fletcher is manipulative and ferocious; he is a bully, picking on the members of his band for the way they dress, their gender or their sexuality. He is an antagonist, yes, but he is not without his softer moments and we catch glimpses of these -alluding to us that his character is more than what he appears. Simmons is brilliant as Fletcher and any award nomination for Best Supporting Actor would be well deserved. True, in some scenes Simmons looks a little amusing waving his arms about while conducting but he does so with authority, partly because he’s a very good actor but also because he studied conducting and has a degree in music.
The film begins with Andrew practicing alone at his drum kit. Almost by accident Fletcher stumbles upon him and asks him to play but he quickly dismisses the student in his charming way. And from here Andrew and Fletcher’s relationship develops into one of infrequent praise and constant challenges and put-downs. It isn’t hard to see why some have referred to the relationship as homoerotic. At one point Andrew decides to stop seeing his new girlfriend because he needs to spend more time working on his music, so he can ‘perform’ better and therefore impress/please his tutor.
Miles Teller does a wonderful job opposite the shouty Simmons. His character doesn’t always voice what he’s thinking, instead this is carried through in his actions, which is another sign of quality scriptwriting -knowing when your actors should tell the audience something and show them something. However, it takes a good actor be able to do the latter and Teller pulls this off with confidence. It might appear to be the less showy of the two performances but rest-assured, these characters are at war and both actors deliver outstanding performances.
From Whiplash’s outset it’s not entirely clear what game Fletcher is playing, but it’s clear it’s a dangerous one. The slow reveal and development of the film’s two leads is pitch perfect and it’s these elements that make Whiplash such a tremendous joy. In the film’s finale, as everything falls into place – not just for us (the audience) but also for Andrew -you will be on the edge of your seat.
Fletcher pushes his students’ to extremes but he’s attempting to create the next Charlie Parker, the next jazz legend and he believes to do so involves sacrifice -it doesn’t matter if that means shedding blood, sweat or tears or even throwing various musical instruments at your students!
As Whiplash concludes, and the adrenaline is pumping, you’ll have to decide if Andrew’s sacrifices were worth it, but personally, I don’t think there’s been a more cathartic moment in recent American cinema. Believe the hype.
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Jack Sparkes confirmed as Exeter City's number 31 for this season
The shirt is linked to the 1931 Fund
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Jack Sparkes will wear number 31 for Exeter City this season
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Jack Sparkes has been confirmed as Exeter City's number 31 for this season.
The shirt is linked to the 1931 Fund, which is contributed to by Grecians fans in order to help pay a player's wages, and the move to hand the shirt to a 16-year-old who has come through City's academy has been described by manager Paul Tisdale as a fresh look at the way the fund can help.
Previous players to have worn the shirt include Joel Grant and Pierce Sweeney, but Tisdale said he decided to use the funds available to him as a way of bringing Sparkes, an exciting young player who has had a trial at Chelsea, into City's first team.
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He said: "It has been a fresh look at the 1931 fund, which has given us an opportunity to accelerate one of our brightest young players into the first team squad."
Sparkes, a winger, impressed in the Grecians' preseason programme, scoring against Dorchester Town, although he is yet to feature in a competitive game for the club.
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Exeter City FCExeter City have kept more clean sheets than any of the 92 Football League teams this season"On another day that could have been a much different score line. But there is something about defending your goal like we did and Jonny making the saves and defenders putting their bodies on the line."
Torquay United FCAFC Fylde 2 Torquay United 3 - Gulls climb the table after much-needed away winTorquay United came from behind to win 3-2 over AFC Fylde
Exeter City FCGrimsby Town 0 Exeter City 1 - Nicky Law strike gives Grecians another 1-0 winLaw’s goal on 67 minutes, assisted by Randell Williams, was enough to keep the Grecians perfect start to 2020 going and draw level with Swindon at the top of the table.
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University Ministry’s first priority is to provide the Dominican community with opportunities and resources to support and grow in the Dominican Order’s four pillars—Community, Service, Study and Prayer. We aim to create a welcoming and integrated environment for our students and to reach out to the wider community.
We commit to each member of this community feeling a sense of belonging. Our cooperation with one another is inspired by the University’s Catholic and Dominican heritage and is embodied in its motto: Caritas et Veritas. We invite you to join us in this commitment, and to share with us your inspiration for Love and Truth!
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Newly Refurbished Lock up shop/A1 Class Use Retail Unit for lease located on a popular parade in Central Holloway.
Hornsey Road is located within the London Borough of Islington and approximately 3.5 miles North of Central London in the heart of this densely populated commercial and residential catchment area. The property is situated on the East side of Hornsey Road in a busy retail parade close to the junction with Seven Sisters Road. Sobell Leisure Center is less than 200 meters south and the Emirates Stadium only 8 minutes walk.
The space is within a few minute's walk from The Nags Head Shopping Centre with nearby businesses including, Marks and Spencer, Boots, Carphone Warehouse, McDonalds, Costa Coffee, Odeon Cinema and Morrisons. The area is well served by public transport with Finsbury Park Mainline and Underground Station (Piccadilly and Victoria Line) and Holloway Road Underground Station (Piccadilly Line) nearby and numerous bus routes serving the immediate area.
The subject property comprises of a newly refurbished lock up shop with glass frontage to be installed dependent on the in-going tenant's requirements, good natural light and high ceilings. The unit would be suitable a for a variety of businesses operating under A1 Class Use.
Ground floor: 72.9 Sq ft / 784 Sq m
Glass frontage (to be installed), wood laminate flooring, electrics, spot lighting and WC.
The premises are to be let on a new full repairing lease for a term to be agreed.
Prospective tenants are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Authority. We estimates rates payable to be approximately £5,000 per annum
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An aerial photo shows the coastal Lingang area in Pudong, Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua]
Shanghai officials on Thursday announced the construction of a demonstration zone in the coastal Lingang area in Pudong as part of the metropolis" exploration into future city development.
The 148,000-square-meter demonstration zone, also known as Harbor City Plaza, will serve as a community comprising office spaces, residential apartments, commercial entities, hotels and a library when it is completed in 2021, according to He Xiaotao, chief planner of the project.
The project was announced on Thursday at the Lingang Future City Forum which was attended by experts in the fields of city planning, economic innovation, ecology, humanity and culture.
As China has been undergoing rapid urbanization over the past few decades, many large cities in the country now face problems such as city congestion, ecological degradation and soaring property prices. Experts said that that through a system of innovation, the development of a future city, which has become one of the major drivers in China"s quest for further reforms, offers solutions to those challenges and brings about healthier, wealthier and cleaner cities for everyone.
Stephen Evans, a professor from Cambridge University, said a future city offers promises of improved efficiency, technology and ecological environment.
As a city with a leading role to play in the development of the Yangzte River Delta region, Shanghai is spearheading the development of a future city with the project, said Weng Zuliang, Party chief of Pudong New Area.
"Developing Lingang into a future city will serve as an example of Pudong"s further opening-up and innovation," Weng said.
The first stage of the four-phase project will see the establishment of office spaces, corporate headquarters, an industrial park, shared office spaces and lifestyle facilities. The buildings will also have green and sustainable features.
The second phase will focus on residential apartments tailored for young people and white collar workers.
The third phase of the project will revolve around culture and will include a landmark that comprises a library, a culture center and a theater. The commercial entities in this phase will include a cinema, a high-end supermarket, various trendy consumer brands, an art hotel and a business hotel.
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Donegal schools show their class at SPAR FAI Primary Schools 5s Provincial decider
Local pupils now looking forward to playing at Aviva Stadium
The Scoil Colmcille, Fintown team celebrate their victory at Ballyare on Wednesday
09:56:50 11 May 2019
Diamond Park, Ballyare was the venue for the Ulster Finals of the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme on Wednesday.
The SPAR FAI Primary Schools 5s Programme has seen participation figures grow year on year to become the largest primary schools’ competition in the country.
37,448 students from 1,696 schools are contesting the SPAR 5s this year, 194 of which hail from Ulster. Through a series of local qualification rounds just 6 of the 24 schools progress from a hard-fought Ulster Finals day onto the National Finals.
Scoil Mhuire, Caiseal who were among the winners at Ballyare on Wednesday
The ‘A’ Cup, open to boys and/or mixed teams from small schools, had four passionate schools with Scoil Colmcille, Fintown triumphant in what was a thrilling contest edging past Culdaff NS.
The ‘B’ Cup, for medium sized schools, again proved to be a compelling division with again 4 teams involved. The division was eventually won by St. Oran’s NS, Cockhill who topped the group on 9 points with Farnham NS in Cavan picking up a silver medal on six points.
The ‘C’ Cup, for large schools, was another hard-fought contest between 4 very talented schools. St. Joseph’s NS, Carrickmacross eventually came out on top of the large schools division with a gallant Scoil Iosagain, Buncrana in second place.
Scoil Colmcille, Fintown, St. Oran’s NS, Cockhill and St. Joseph’s NS, Carrickmacross will now progress to the National Finals on May 29 in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
Scoil Iosagain, Buncrana who won the girls C cup
The rise in the number of girls putting boot to ball has been particularly pleasing for sponsors, SPAR, as 42% of participants are now female. Participation in the girl’s division of the SPAR FAI Primary Schools 5s programme reached an all-time high this year with 15,640 girls from 4th, 5th and 6th class registered making it more competitive than ever.
The Girls ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Cup finals were held also held on the day, where there was a fantastic atmosphere throughout the competition.
In the Girls ‘A’ Cup, for small schools, 4 teams did battle in a really exciting and hard-fought division with a victorious Scoil Mhuire, Caiseal overcoming an excellent Latnamard NS of Monaghan as they collected a runners up medal.
In the Girls ‘B’ Cup Final, for medium sized schools, Glenswilly NS sealed qualification to the next stage after they overcame a tough challenge from Craigstown NS.
Glenswilly NS, winners of the Girls B cup
Scoil Íosagain, Buncrana put in a fine display against their competitors to win the Girls ‘C’ Cup division for large schools with the Inishowen school progressing to the National Finals. Runners up in that category were Gaelscoil Adhamhnain, Leitir Ceanainn.
The six Provincial Finalists will now travel to Dublin for the National Finals which will be held in the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, May 29 (KO 11.30am). We would urge all participating schools to take the day off and travel to the Dublin finale to support their school in what should prove to be a phenomenal day for all involved, players and spectators alike.
St. Oran’s NS, Cockhill winners of the B Cup
It promises to be a fantastic fun filled family day with a “Player of the Tournament” accolade for each section, goodie bags and medals for ALL 192 participants as they’re all winners on the day!
Summary of our Ulster winners and runners up
Group Winner Runner Up
‘A’ Cup (small schools) Scoil Colmcille, Fintown Culdaff NS
‘B’ Cup (medium schools) St. Oran’s NS, Cockhill Farnham NS, Cavan
‘C’ Cup (large schools) St. Joseph’s NS, Carrickmacross Scoil Iosagain, Buncrana
Girls ‘A’ Cup (small schools) Scoil Mhuire, Caiseal Latnamard NS, Monaghan
Girls ‘B’ Cup (medium schools) Glenswilly NS Craigtown NS, Carndonagh
Girls ‘C’ Cup (large schools) Scoil Iosagain, Buncrana Gaelscoil Adhamhnain, Leitir Ceanainn
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Dorset Police Increase Resources to Protect Children and Prosecute Offenders
Dorset Police is expanding the team that deals with cases of online child abuse in response to rising demand.
An additional officer has already joined the Paedophile On-Line Investigation Team (POLIT), and another two are expected to join the team by the end of the month.
POLIT is formed within CAIT (Child Abuse Investigation Team) and works as the Force’s specialist response to subjects who view and/or distribute indecent images of children (IIOC) - or who groom, incite and/or facilitate sexual activity with children through use of the internet.
POLIT officers proactively seek out offenders whilst also having responsibility for reactive referrals from the community, National Crime Agency and other law enforcement agencies throughout the world. Their work also contains referrals from companies such as KIK, Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter regarding users sharing IIOC, alongside national operations targeting known nominals and organised crime groups.
Within the first six months of this year, Dorset POLIT arrested 67 suspected perpetrators and 104 children were safeguarded or protected.
Detective Chief Inspector Gavin Dudfield said: “We are determined to identify and bring to justice, those who use the internet as a means to sexually abuse children or view and distribute indecent images of children.
“Our POLIT officers work to identify and prosecute offenders and protect children. This increase in resource means that the team has more resilience to dealing with online child abuse.”
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill, said: “One of the big, emerging, issues for people living in Dorset is child abuse and that’s why I made a commitment to increase the number of officers dealing with cases of online child abuse within my first 100 days in Office. This area of business is a Force priority due to the vulnerability of the children involved, and the long term impact incidents can have on them.
“Dorset is among a minority of police forces that were graded as ‘Good’ in the HMIC vulnerability inspection last year. The Force was praised for its work to encourage people to report sexual offences, domestic abuse and other crimes involving vulnerable victims. It is important that the Force builds on this positive result to continue to ensure the best response in dealing with online child abuse.”
Detective Chief Inspector Gavin Dudfield continues: “While our specialist officers work to identify and prosecute offenders, we also need everyone in society to do all they can to protect children.
“There are many signs that a child may be at risk. These include; drug or alcohol misuse, sexual health issues and sexualised behaviour, sudden access to money or new things, self-harm, change in appearance, and/or temperament, low self-esteem, unexplained injuries, criminality, older friends and acquaintances and repeatedly going missing, absent or truant.
“I urge anyone who has any suspicions that a child may be at risk of online grooming, or that someone possesses indecent images of children and/or is behaving inappropriately with children online, to report your concerns to the police. The information you have could be that one important piece that could prevent a child from being harmed.”
Report Child Abuse:
Dorset Police: For non-urgent reports, or to make an enquiry, please go to www.dorset.police.uk and follow the ‘Do it online’ function. Here you can pass all the details of your concerns to us via the online enquiry form. You can also email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or call 101. If you believe a child is in immediate danger please dial 999.
Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Local Authority Children’s Social Care:
• Bournemouth: 01202 456900
• Poole: 01202 735046
• Dorset: http://www.dorsetforyou.com/393713
You can also report directly to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) www.ceop.police.uk
• Child Online Safety Advice: https://www.dorset.police.uk/help-advice-crime-prevention/crime-prevention-help-advice/cyber-crime/child-online-safety/
• NWG http://www.nwgnetwork.org/
• Barnardos http://www.barnardos.org.uk
• NSPCC 0808 800 5000, help@nspcc.org.uk, www.nspcc.org.uk/childsexualexploitation
• National Helpline for male victims of CSE 07808 863 662
• UK safer internet centre website. www.saferinternet.org.uk
• CEOP resources suitable for parents and children of different ages: www.thinkuknow.co.uk
• Concerned about your thoughts or behaviour? Visit: www.stopitnow.org.uk
• Child Online Safety: www.internetmatters.org
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EU Energy Council fails to agree on restrictions to bad biofuels - 12th December 2013
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On 12th December 2013, EU energy ministers rejected a political deal to amend biofuels policy, proposed by the Lithuanian Presidency of the EU.
The rejected deal would have further weakened the European Parliament’s proposed amendments to the policy in September by increasing the cap on food-based biofuels for transport to 7% and axing mandatory accounting of Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) effects.
It was rejected by a ‘blocking minority’ of Member States, who had opposing objections. More progressive countries, such as Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Denmark and the Netherlands rejected the amendments on the grounds they were too weak whereas Hungary and Poland refused to accept limits on the use of bad biofuels.
The Presidency’s deal would have been a pitifully weak compromise, but failure to find an agreement this year has indefinitely blighted the EU’s chances of addressing the impacts of bad biofuels, which cause competition for food, land grabbing, human right violations and deforestation in Indonesia and globally. The delay allows billions of European taxpayers' money to continue to be pumped into damaging, first generation biofuels – reducing incentives for the development of more sustainable fuels and renewable forms of energy, and jeopardizing EU governments’ chances of hitting targets to reduce emissions by 2020.
As the debate continues, it is vital that other member states, which initially supported stronger reforms (such as the UK, Germany, Sweden and Finland) move out of the shadows and push forward amendments which will genuinely fix the EU’s failing biofuels policy.
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In September 2013, the European Parliament (EP) voted to tighten the European Commission’s earlier proposal to restrict the use of bad biofuels by agreeing to a 6% cap on land-based biofuels, mandatory accounting of ILUC effects and a 2.5% sub target on advanced biofuels. The results of the EP’s vote was then passed onto EU Council for further review, but centre-right MEPs refused to grant a mandate for French liberal MEP Corinne LePage, the Rapporteur (leader) of the file, to begin negotiations with the Council. The Council’s negotiations proved to be a difficult due to the divided opinions of its member states. The process was drawn out for three months during which time the Lithuanian Presidency of the EU was charged with developing a political deal on which EU Member States would vote, in December 2013.
The Presidency’s proposal for a 7% cap and exclusion of mandatory accounting for ILUC did little to fix the issues. It virtually maintains the policy status quo and the devastating impacts it causes.
The Presidency’s deal would also have scrapped a sub-target for a minimum 2.5% of fuels to be met by advanced biofuels – an incentive which would have encouraged a phase out of bad, first generation biofuels and investment in less damaging alternatives.
The European Parliament’s term will end in April 2014 and elections for the new Parliament will begin during the second half of 2014. With the Lithuanian Presidency coming to an end, the biofuels file will be handed to the incoming Greek presidency early next year. The process is now likely to be put on the back-burner until the new Parliament is elected, with any real progress delayed until late 2014.
Please contact Clare McVeigh at dteproguk@gn.apc.org for further information and keep your eyes on our agrofuels webpage for updates on how you can help with the campaign in 2014.
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May 25, 2016 Special Sections » Summer Guide
42 Things You Absolutely Must Do in the East Bay this Summer
By Janelle Bitker, Darwin BondGraham, Sarah Burke, Bert Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Sam Lefebvre, Joseph Meehan, Nick Miller, Luke Tsai, Nastia Voynovskaya
A Mac Dre homage by Oakland artist Street Bleach, curator of the Mac Dre Art Show.
Just Zoo It
There are tons of family activities available at the Oakland Zoo. Zoovie Nights are animal-themed outdoor movie screenings ($7 per ticket). This summer offers Kung Fu Panda 3 on July 22 and Ratatouille on August 26. For Teddy Bear Tea with Friends, kids come with an adult and stuffed animal for a tea party complete with morning snacks, activities and a chance to learn and interact with one of the zoo's animals — that's Sun Bears on July 16 and Macaws on August 14 ($26 for kids, $15 for adults). And if you really want to please your kid, sign up for a Family Sundown Safari (July 8 and August 6) for which families are invited to camp out for an overnight adventure including a twilight tour, special show, and campfire session complete with s'mores ($85 per person). 9777 Golf Links Road, OaklandZoo.org. (SB)
Let Your Kid Use a Real Handsaw
If your child has exhausted his or her enthusiasm for the humdrum swings and slides of a conventional playground, it may be time to pay a visit to Adventure Playground, an only-in-Berkeley wonderland of makeshift forts, abandoned rowboats, scrap wood and stray nails. Here, kids are encouraged to use real hammers and handsaws, and the only governing rule — aside from the ones having to do with basic safety — is to let one's creativity and sense of adventure roam free. Older kids won't want to miss the zipline. 160 University Avenue, Berkeley, 510- 981-6720, www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/adventureplayground. (LT)
Dance at a Museum
Combine half-price Oakland Museum of California admission for adults (ages 18 and under are free) with the diverse food truck offerings from Off the Grid — plus a pop-up cash bar, live music, and a dance floor — and you've got yourself Friday Nights @ OMCA. This local and visitor favorite takes place every week from 5-10 p.m., but come on the first or last Friday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. for tastings and demos from local breweries, coffee roasters and organic farmers. Also, every week the event features a free art workshop, along with what many folks come for: live music and groovin' dance lessons. 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, MuseumCA.org. (SJ)
Show Your Pet You Love Them
Gourmet chicken liver bites. Barbecue strips made with 100 percent natural beef. A plush porcupine with a super loud squeaker. My dog straight adores all his goodies from George, the upscale pet shop in Berkeley. George is to pets as the jewelry store is to engagements: It's where you go to remind your dog or cat that you're committed. That you're all in. And the best part is that, unlike a ring, you don't have to spend three paychecks. Sure, George has a lot of swankier treats and toys. But people throw down on big-ticket purchases for themselves all the time; why not splurge on the four-legged ones for once? 1824 Fourth Street, Berkeley, 510-644-1033, GeorgeSF.com. (NM)
Uplifting Day Party Vibes
It's always a celebration when Soulovely, now in its fifth year, returns to the New Parish in late spring. The seasonal day party is the brainchild of rapper Aima the Dreamer and DJs Emancipacion and Lady Ryan, who envisioned it as a place where queer and straight folks alike could dance to uplifting party music free of misogynistic lyrics. Taking place in the afternoon every second Sunday, and usually from May to October, the event turns The New Parish's patio into a dance floor, with eclectic sets and rotating monthly guest DJs and live performers. While Lady Ryan typically likes to play a mixture of R&B and hip-hop throwbacks, plus newer tracks, Emancipacion prefers to bring in house beats and occasional nods to her Egyptian heritage. And, like Aima the Dreamer said in a previous interview with the Express, there's no Top 40 — unless the Soulovely crew is reclaiming it in the name of the goddess. Second Sundays of the month from 3-8 p.m., 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland; $5, $10; TheNewParish.com. (NV)
Dig Some Jerry
Screw Dead & Co. (OK, so maybe don't screw them, but do you really want to fork over all that cheddar to Bob Weir?) Anyway, if seeing the Dead Lite isn't your bag, consider the fourteenth annual Jerry Day, later this summer on August 14. The name says it all: Bands, costumes, vibes, all directed at the former Grateful Dead frontman. Jerry Day's become a classic Bay Area gathering; if you haven't checked it out, make a point to do so this summer. And, oh yeah, you can donate to help the cause on their website. Sunday, August 14, at 11 a.m., at McLaren Park/Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre, 45 John F. Shelley Drive in San Francisco; JerryDay.org. (NM)
Festival Without Fear of Missing out
In its 79th year, Stern Grove Festival is a music gathering in San Francisco that's rolled out in weekly installments from June 19 through August 21. There's a certain advantage to having the festival spread out throughout the summer, as opposed to being packed into a single weekend. This way, concert-goers can choose who to see without worrying about wasting their time on those they'd rather skip — without the guilt or FOMO of bailing on a chunk of an all-day festival. This year's Stern Grove lineup is stellar, and all the shows are free. The festival debuts with a concert by avant-pop and neo-soul songstress Janelle Monae on June 19, followed by a performance from George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. On July 3, legendary Oakland hip-hop collective Hieroglyphics performs alongside the all-female Oakland dance crew Mix'd Ingrdnts. Other notable acts include the San Francisco Symphony and Oakland indie rock act Astronauts, etc. — basically, something for everyone. Every Sunday, June 19 through August 21, at 2 p.m.; 19th Ave. and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco, free; SternGrove.org. (NV)
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What to wear to a memorial service at a church
By: Aletha Reil
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A memorial service is the last place in the world that you want to offend anyone by what you are or are not wearing. Therefore, it is important to know just what you should wear, and more importantly, what you should avoid. Knowing the proper etiquette when it comes to your clothes will help you avoid offending anyone and keep you from feeling uncomfortable while allowing you to respect the memory of the deceased.
Appropriately Fitted Clothes
When attending a memorial service, your clothes must be appropriate. Avoid any clothes that are too tight, sheer, short, or necklines that are too low. Avoid anything that may be considered provocative. Clothes should fit well in length and form, and should cover your extremities for the most part. Avoid any clothes that could be considered as cocktail attire and that show off too much of your chest or shoulders.
Conservative/Professional Clothes
Err on the conservative side when attending a memorial service. Avoid clothes that draw too much attention; stick to simple fashions that are modest in cut and style. For women, dresses, skirts and blouses, or suits are the most appropriate. For men, a suit of some sort is appropriate. Depending on the service, the degree of formality of the suit and dress choice may vary. For colours, choose conservative options such as black, navy, grey or neutrals.
Themed Clothes
In some instances, the memorial service attire may be preplanned by the family who want guests to dress according to a certain theme. For instance, wearing pre-made T-shirts, clothes reflecting the personality of the deceased, or clothes representative of the deceased may be asked of you. These instructions will usually be provided ahead of time or specifically written on the memorial announcement. You can also check with the family in advance to be sure.
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Aletha Reil has a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writing from Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. She has been writing for more than three years and is currently working as a women's fitness columnist for a prominent website.
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It’s war
EuropeApr 30th 1998 edition
WHATEVER a divided western world tries to to do about Kosovo, the bloodshed in Serbia's rebellious southern province has entered a new and trickier phase. The special police units that cracked down on the ethnic Albanian majority in February have been backed up by a force with far greater firepower—the Yugoslav federal army. As the death toll mounts and Kosovo's Albanians head over the mountains to Albania proper for more guns, it is becoming harder to deny the obvious: another Balkan war, albeit so far at a low level, has begun.
Against this murky background, the meeting in Rome on April 29th of the six-country Contact Group, which is supposed to be co-ordinating policy towards Kosovo, seemed little more than a sideshow. It haggled late into the evening over a sanctions package, including a freeze on Yugoslavia's external assets first proclaimed in March. Russia, the most pro-Serb of the group, remained loth to give its approval.
Back on the ground, the paratroops of Yugoslavia's army (meaning, in effect, that of Serbia, which dominates the rump federation that also includes little Montenegro) have shown their prowess over the past week by killing at least 26 people described as “terrorists” bringing weapons from Albania. Their bodies were sent home in coffins by a police truck blaring Serbian folk music. The army has proudly displayed tons of captured weapons, most of them aged. Supposedly, the federal army is there to seal the frontier with Albania. In reality, the soldiers are merely fortifying nervous police units scattered across the province's rugged hinterland. It is too soon to say whether this will cow the Albanian Kosovars into submission.
The separatist Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), which seeks to expel the Serb forces, is still an unknown quantity. Rejecting the pacifism of Ibrahim Rugova, leader of the ethnic Albanians' main political party, the KLA has engaged in a hit-and-run guerrilla war. Its core may number some 500 fighters, who move fast and roam freely at night.
The Yugoslav army, for its part, has little night-fighting ability and lacks ground radar to protect its exposed checkpoints. Spring has arrived: the wooded hills and ravines of central Kosovo provide plenty of cover. Police outposts are being attacked almost daily. Apart from a few elite units, the army is made up of gloomy, ill-paid conscripts. Trained along Soviet lines, they have no experience of counter-insurgency and rely on old tanks and armoured personnel carriers for protection.
The immersion of the Yugoslav army in Kosovo will strain relations between Serbia and Montenegro. Slobodan Milosevic, the Yugoslav president, who still calls the shots in Serbia, is using Kosovo to rally support at home. But Milo Djukanovic, the reforming president of Montenegro who wants to get on with the West, has different ideas. Above all, he deplores the goings-on in Kosovo. Mr Milosevic and those of his Montenegrin friends who oppose Mr Djukanovic will therefore try to undermine him in the run-up to a general election due at the end of this month in Montenegro.
So Mr Milosevic has his hands full. But this has not, so far, cheered Kosovo's ethnic Albanians. They despair of getting any significant help from abroad. They fear that the same sort of divisions among western governments that put off decisive action in Bosnia's war for so long will lead to similar prevarication in Kosovo. “We need a combination of military threats against Serbia and serious diplomatic efforts,” says Blerim Shala, a spokesman for Kosovo Albanians. But they have nobody with whom to negotiate. In a referendum last week, Serbia's voters overwhelmingly rejected foreign mediation. Without it, serious talks are unlikely to start.
Nor is foreign intervention of a more decisive—read, military—kind likely soon. NATO is rebuffing requests from Albania proper to help it control its lawless northern region and porous border with Kosovo. At most, NATO will support or even replace the United Nations observers' mission in neighbouring Macedonia, where a large and restive ethnic Albanian minority seeks autonomy or even secession.
This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline "It’s war"
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Obituary: Günter Grass
The beat of the drum
Günter Grass, novelist, artist and all-round agitator, died on April 13th, aged 87
ObituaryApr 18th 2015 edition
WHEN he was young, Günter Grass was taken by his mother to see “Tom Thumb” at the Stadttheater in Danzig. It delighted him. The Grimm Brothers’ tiny boy, unseen, tricked and adventured his way through life, a gadfly getting into places nobody else could. He crept into a horse’s ear, rode in triumph on the brim of a hat, was eaten by a cow, and in the end reappeared grinning from the belly of a wolf.
Tom also lodged in Mr Grass’s brain; and in 1959 he reappeared as Oskar Matzerath, the diminutive hero of his first and most celebrated novel, “The Tin Drum”. Oskar, at three, refused to grow any more, and became a small, irritating, persistent witness to 20th-century events that most Germans wished to forget. Crouched under a rostrum in 1933, he watched brownshirts and blackshirts at a rally. Hidden in a toyshop corner in 1938, he saw the Jewish owner abused and taken away, the shop smashed and fouled and the dolls disembowelled. In September 1939, curled asleep in a basket of letters in Danzig’s Polish post office, he heard and felt the shelling as the Nazis invaded.
Nor was Oskar silent. First, he had a red-and-white drum, which he hardly ever ceased beating and which, beaten right, could summon up the past. Second, he could scream high enough to shatter glass: sometimes just to make a mess, but at other times with diamond precision.
He could be an ignorant pest but was also, in some ways, Mr Grass’s ideal of how a writer should be. Not at the centre of events but on the fringes, unbiddable and subversive. Not with the establishment, the capitalists and the complacent petty bourgeois, like his own shopkeeper parents, but down with the victims and the poor, preferably on the political left. And, above all, loud. The job of a writer, especially in a postwar West Germany wrapped in wilful amnesia and silence, was to keep drumming, drumming, drumming: “pissing on the pillars of power, sawing away at the throne”, and hauling painful memories to the surface again.
Subjunctives and sausage
There was much to be recaptured, not all of it heinous. For him, the war had taken away two particular loves. One was his birthplace, Danzig, the city of towers and continuous bells, of multicoloured ancient stone and marble-topped café tables, of shipyards and the smell of the Baltic: all now lost to Poland, but reconjured in his first three picaresque novels. The other loss was his pleasure in his own language. Only regular postwar readings with other radical writers could “take the goosestep out of German” and revive his love of its “utterly supple hardness”, its artfulness and the beauty of its subjunctives; rekindling, too, his childhood feeling for the word Labsal, refreshment, as when safely home from some perilous adventure.
Again, it was important to say the words aloud. The writing of his long, dense books was slow, punctuated by coffee and by the drawing and sculpting in which he was also trained and gifted. The drawings, many of fish, plants or reptiles, appeared in the books and on their jackets, often coming to the fore if words failed; and he spoke as he wrote, chewing over the sentences with the same reflective relish he might devote to potato pancakes, roast goose or liver sausage. He liked, he said, to mix spit with his ink.
He did so in all senses, for he never held back from voicing rage. The unification of Germany he thought a disaster, an invitation to more warmongering and the end of the distinctive culture of the East; his novel on the subject, “Too Far Afield” was written from the nostalgic viewpoint of two elderly men. Fired with pacificism, he attacked Germany’s military help for Israel and the presence in Germany of American missiles. Two giant novels, “The Flounder” (1977) and “The Rat” (1986) fumed about the world’s indifference to hunger, environmental destruction and the patient, adaptable wisdom of animals. He was a speechwriter for Willy Brandt of the Social Democrats in three campaigns, but it was a rare politician who would link himself for so long to such a fulminator.
His allies did so because this vigorous figure, in cord trousers and tweed jackets and, under an ever-drooping moustache, an ever-present pipe, was both Germany’s Nobel prizewinner and its moral voice. Hence the dismay when, in “Peeling the Onion” in 2006, Mr Grass revealed that part of his own life had been wrapped in silence: his service as a teenager in the Waffen-SS in 1944. By that time, he explained, this was a mere fighting arm of that vicious organisation; he had been conscripted into it; had not fired a shot, and was soon invalided out. In his meticulous account of it all, no detail seemingly forgotten now, he was another character from a Grimm fairy tale: this time a tearful, foolish young man on the run in the woods as the Russians advanced, wetting himself with terror.
His enemies, thoroughly tired of his political eruptions, called him a hypocrite. Friends thought it showed the immensity of the task he had taken on in the beginning. National amnesia afflicted even the fearless creator of the red-and-white drum. But what would they have done without him? And what other literary figure—apart from Tom Thumb, perhaps—had so persistently, and irritatingly, and triumphantly, got under his country’s skin?
This article appeared in the Obituary section of the print edition under the headline "The beat of the drum"
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What We Mean When We Say "Data Portability"
By Gennie Gebhart, Bennett Cyphers, and Kurt Opsahl
“Data portability” is a feature that lets a user take their data from a service and transfer or “port” it elsewhere. This often comes up in discussions about leaving a particular social media platform and taking your data with you to a rival service. But bringing data to a competing service is just one use for data portability; other, just-as-important goals include analyzing your data to better understand your relationship with a service, building something new out of your data, self-publishing what you learn, and generally achieving greater transparency.
Regardless of whether you are “porting” your data to a different service or to a personal spreadsheet, data that is “portable” should be easy to download, organized, tagged, and machine-parsable.
EFF supports users’ legal right to obtain a copy of the data they have provided to an online service provider. Once you move beyond that, however, the situation gets more complicated. Data portability interacts, and sometimes even conflicts, with other digital rights priorities, including privacy and security, transparency, interoperability, and competition. Here are some of the considerations EFF keeps in mind when looking at the dynamics of data portability.
Any conversation about data portability in practice should keep privacy and security considerations front and center.
First off, security is a critical concern. Ported data can contain extremely sensitive information about you, and companies need to be clear about the potential risks before users move their data to another service. Users shouldn’t be encouraged to share information with untrustworthy third parties. And data must always be protected with strong security in transit and at its new location.
How do we unravel the data you provide about yourself to a service from the data your friends provide about you?
Second, it’s not always clear what data a user should have the right to port. There are a lot of questions to grapple with here: When does "data portability" presume inclusion of one's social graph, including friends' contact information? What are all the ways that can go wrong for those friends’ privacy and security? How do we unravel the data you provide about yourself, the data your friends provide about you, and all the various posts, photos, and comments you may interact with? And then, how can we ensure data portability respects all of those users’ right to have control over their information?
While there are no easy answers, the concept of consent is a starting point. For example, a service could ask friends for their specific, informed consent to share contact information when you initiate a download of all your data. Companies should also explore technical solutions that might allow users to export lists of friends in an obfuscated, privacy-protective form.
Portability works hand-in-hand with transparency. If some of your data is easy to download and use (portable) but the rest is secret (not transparent), then you are left with an incomplete picture of your relationship with a service. Conversely, if you are able to find out all the information a company has about you (transparent) but have no way to take it and interact with it (not portable), you are denied opportunities to further understand and analyze it.
Companies first should be transparent about the profile data that they collect or generate about you for marketing or advertising purposes, including data from third parties and inferences the company itself makes about you. Comprehensive portability should include this information, too; these data should be just as easy for you to access and use as the information you share voluntarily.
Portability works hand-in-hand with transparency to return power to users.
Both portability and transparency return power to users. For example, a comprehensive download of the data Facebook stores about a user’s browsing habits and advertising preferences might help her reverse-engineer Facebook’s processes for making inferences about users for targeted advertising. Or, in another example, the ability to take complete metadata about one’s music preferences and listening patterns from Spotify to another streaming service might make for a better user experience; Spotify might have figured out over time that you can’t stand a certain genre of music, and your next streaming service can immediately accommodate that too.
Data portability can also work alongside “interoperability.” Interoperability refers to the extent to which one platform’s infrastructure can work with others. In software parlance, interoperability is usually achieved through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)—interfaces that allow other developers to interact with an existing software service.
This can allow “follow-on innovators” to not only interact with and analyze but also build on existing platforms in ways that benefit users. For example, PadMapper started by organizing data about rental housing pulled from Craigslist posts and presenting it in a useful way; Trillian allowed users to use multiple IM services through the same client and added features like encryption on top of AIM, Skype, and email. On a larger scale, digital interoperability enables decentralized, federated services like email, modern telephony networks, and the World Wide Web.
Depending on the context and platform, data portability is vital but not sufficient for encouraging competition. In many markets, it’s hard for competition to exist without portability, so we must get this part right.
Data portability can support users’ right to “vote with their feet” by leaving a platform or service that isn’t working for them.
But on its own, data portability cannot magically improve competition; the ability to take your data to another service is not helpful if there are no viable competitors. Similarly, data portability cannot fend off increasing centralization as big players buy up or squash smaller competitors. Initiatives like the Data Transfer Project among Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, and Google could ultimately be important, but won’t meaningfully help competition unless they allow users to move their data beyond a small cabal of incumbent services. Right now they don’t.
Combined with other substantive changes, data portability can support users’ right to “vote with their feet” by leaving a platform or service that isn’t working for them and taking their data and connections to one that does. Making these options real for people can encourage companies to work to keep their users, rather than hold them hostage.
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The Single European Sky
The Single European Sky (SES) is an EU project to streamline the management of European airspace. In practice this means moving from a purely national management of airspace and air traffic, towards a series of Functional Airspace Blocks which cross national borders. In all this, the aim is to cut costs and drive the introduction of new technologies in air traffic management (ATM).
Of course the SES vision would mean profound changes for ATM workers, but the ETF is in favour of an SES that is safe, efficient and socially responsible. That means change must come gradually and be undertaken in a considered and measured way. Therefore, we are strongly against forced further liberalisation. Decision on this should be left up to the individual member states. Likewise, any cooperation between providers should be on a voluntary basis and not top-down. Changes should not bring unrealistic service targets or damage the terms and conditions of ATM employees.
The SES project began in 2001, but in 2013 the Commission proposed a series of revisions (the SES II+) which would fragment ATM service providers, impose unreasonable performance requirements based on cost cuts, and undermine quality jobs in ATM support services. Above all, the reform propose a FAB system with no human aspect to recognise the needs and rights of ATM workers. None of this would support the original aims of the SES, and could indeed lead to greater inefficiency or even safety risks.
As a result, ETF affiliates launched industrial actions and strikes in 11 countries, demanding the establishment of a fair, cooperative and social Single European Sky. Our actions provoked major debates in the European Parliament and between member states, which led to revisions of the Commission proposals. However, the final SES II+ legislation remained disappointing, with excessive liberalisation and insufficient attention to safety concerns.
The Single European Sky is a defining policy in EU aviation, with huge consequences for ATM workers and passenger safety. The ETF is determined to continue our efforts for a Single European Sky that respects safety and social concerns
Functional Airspace Blocks – FABs
Fostering increased cooperation between and the integration of air navigation service providers, irrespective of national borders.
The ETF attended the High-Level Conference on the Future of the Single European Sky (11 and 12 September 2019 in Brussels)
Shaping the future of the Single European Sky is key for the workers in the aviation sector. The ETF participated and influenced a process on European level leading to a declaration on the Future of the Single European Sky and singed the joint agreement together with all other concerned stakeholders.
Social dialogue is needed more than ever to build the single European sky!
ETF comments following the first round table discussions on the future of the Single European Sky on 28 May 2019 and the report of the Wise Persons Group (WPG):
Disappointment that not not involved at all in the works of the WPG despite the fact that we represent 30.000 employees (in all categories of ATM staff: ATCOs, ATSEPS, AIS, administrative staff);
All ATM social partners from the employee side are quite critical towards the report;
The approach followed by the WPG totally ignores the importance of the social dialogue in the EU polices and mechanisms to be implemented
ETF position on drones: “one sky – one safety”
Drones are used for task such as aerial filming and photography, safety inspections of pipelines or buildings or for agriculture. However, this new technology brings risks like collision, human errors, terrorist attacks, cybersecurity and third party risks. We call for a robust regulatory framework including categorisation of drones, pilot licenses for drones, training, registration, hardware requirements and airspace separation.
More about Single European Sky
Toolbox for successful Social Dialogue in Air Traffic Management
ETF welcomes Council’s general approach to SES2+
EP endorses commission’s low-cost approach to ATM
New Performance Targets in ATM sector continue to jeopardise jobs
European Parliament encourages low-cost ATC navigation services
Stop jeopardising jobs in European sky
Single European Sky
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Agricultural and Biological Sciences (General)
Life Sciences (General)
Herbal, Bio-nutrient and Drug Titration According to Disease Stages in Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine
Authors: Anika Al-Shura
Paperback ISBN: 9780128175804
Published Date: 18th October 2019
Print - Paperback
Herbal, Bio-nutrient and Drug Titration According to Disease Stages in Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine, the first volume in the Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine series, provides a comprehensive guide to improving outcomes with cardiovascular medicine therapy options. Coverage includes the three types of medicines used in disease stage treatment, Chinese medicine, nutritional supplements and pharmaceutical drugs. All sections are organized according to drug class in western medicine and chapters in each section are organized according to disease stage, providing ease in navigation and reference within the book.
This important reference will aid cardiovascular researchers in the study of integrative Chinese and western medicine as well as provide a clear, structured base to guide clinical practice and encourage collaboration between Chinese and Western medicine practitioners.
Integrates Western and Chinese Medicine for a realistic and complete scope of cardiology treatment, establishing the basis for standardization and rationale of inclusion of Traditional Chinese Medicine in cardiology
Presents a structure for prescribing herbal formulas and nutritional supplements with or without pharmaceutical drugs
Examines diet and lifestyle according to constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine to prevent the progression of disease and/or maintain health before or after chronic stages
Researchers in biomedical science studying cardiology and clinicians practicing Chinese Medicine within the cardiovascular field
1. Traditional Chinese Medicine
2. Nutritional Supplements
3. Pharmaceutical Drugs
Section I Anti-hypertensives
4. Recovery and Prevention Stage
5. The Acute to Chronic Stages
6. The Chronic Stages
Section II Antiarrhythmics
Section III Antithrombotic
10. The Acute to Chronic Stages
11. The Chronic Stages
Section IV Antibiotics
13. Recovery and Prevention Stage
Section V Anti-atherosclerotics
Section VI Antiglycemics
20. The Chronic Stages temporary for therapeutic purposes and are used with permanent herbal formulas
Section VII ACE inhibitors
Section VIII Beta blockers
Section IX Calcium antagonists
Section X Diuretics
Section XI Nitrates
Section XII Lipid modifiers
Section XIII Positive inotropes
34. Recovery and Prevention Stages
Section XIV Vasodilators
Paperback ISBN:
Anika Al-Shura
Dr. Anika Niambi Al-Shura is originally from Louisville, Ky, USA. She has one son, one grandson and resides in Kentucky and Florida, USA. She enjoys cultivating medicinal plants and formulating medicinal herb recipes, soap making, fine art, travelling internationally to meet people for learning new cultures and ways of living, mountain hiking and relaxing on the beach near the ocean. Dr. Al-Shura has 14 continuous years of formal education involving Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinical practice, advanced medical study, research and education between the United States, Italy and China. In 2004, her master’s degree in Oriental Medicine was earned from East West College of Natural Medicine in Florida, USA. In mainland China between 2004 and 2014, she earned hospital study, advanced scholar and specialty certificates in Chinese medicine, internal medicine and surgery and cardiology from several university affiliated hospitals. Those hospitals include Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital and Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her subspecialty training in TCM is in interventional cardiology involving the catherization lab. Dr. Al-Shura earned her PhD in medical education in 2014 through the University Ambrosiana program. Her dissertation on Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine (ICCM) became her first textbook entitled, “Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine: A Personalized Medicine Perspective”. This book was one of 7 textbooks written to introduce the concepts of ICCM. All were published and released together through Elsevier Academic Press in 2014. Those textbooks are utilized for the level 1 program studies in ICCM with continuing medical education (CME) courses. Eight additional textbooks were written on the establishment and development of intermediate ICCM theories and practices. Those textbooks are utilized for the level 2 program CME studies in ICCM. Those 8 textbooks are part of the Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine series and were published and released together through Elsevier Academic Press in 2019. Dr. Al-Shura is currently a faculty member at Everglades University in Florida, where she teaches medical and healthcare course in the Bachelors of Alternative Medicine program. She also has Niambi Wellness Institute, based in Florida and Kentucky, where Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine research and work continues. It includes a natural pharmacy lab and a continuing medical education (CME) program. The natural pharmacy researches, formulates, manufactures and distributes various patented and original formulations using TCM herbs. The CME program includes TCM cardiology courses which grant credits towards NCCAOM, state medical board and state TCM board license renewals in the United States.
Niambi Wellness Institute, Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine, FL, USA
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Remember the Anzacs
Commemorate the 1915 struggle that saw enormous courage in the face of enormous loss at Gallipoli, which many consider the psychological birth of Australia. Start with the Peter Weir classic, Gallipoli, to mark Anzac Day.
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Ten presents this digitally remastered Anzac Day film. Winner of eight AFI Awards. Academy Award winner Mel Gibson stars in this powerful tale directed by Peter Weir. Set in Gallipoli in World War I the film tells the story of the courage and mateship of two young Australian men.
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Anzac Girls
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Honouring the centenary of the commencement of WW1, ANZAC Girls is a moving new six-part series based on the unique, and rarely told true stories of Australian and New Zealand nurses serving at Gallipoli and the Western Front. In the first episode, nurses Alice Ross-King, Elsie Cook, Olive Haynes, Hilda Steele and Matron Grace Wilson sign up to do their bit. With hopes of new adventures, challenges and thoughts of finding love and themselves, they are shipped to the other side of the world to serve their country.
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The man who inspired Anzac's name
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Meet Anzac, the great-great grandson of a World War I soldier at Gallipoli, as he tells us about the inspiring man he's named after. The elder Anzac actually lied in order to be able to serve in World War I and he was eventually killed fighting for Australia. Now, we celebrate Anzac Day to remember those who died serving their country.
ANZACS: Remembering Our Heroes
Soldier Proof | Season 1 | Episode 1 | NITV
NITV pays tribute to the military efforts of the Indigenous people of Australia with a series of ANZAC 15-minute documentary specials. In this episode, the story of sea rights. How border customs officers battle outside insurgents and how local fishermen struggle against commercial fishing vessels and the autonomy of Fishing rights.
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At dawn on 25 April 1915, four mates land with the ANZAC troops at Gallipoli and find themselves in a chaotic and heroic battle for the Turkish heights. By the end of the disastrous first day, the senior British officers make a drastic decision.
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Why Anzac with Sam Neill
Sam Neill examines the enduring myths of the Anzac legend, sharing his family's war stories and uncovering forgotten truths that haunt us still today. From the Gallipoli Peninsula back to the Otago Peninsula, New Zealand, where he grew up; across the Tasman to Australia where he has lived for 35 years; and over to the killing fields of Belgium, France, Crete and Italy, Sam Neill probes why New Zealand and Australia are bound by the blood shed during a century of warfare.
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Charles Bean's Great War
Charles Bean: war correspondent, obsessive historian and reluctant mythmaker. He was largely responsible for starting the Australian War Memorial, and he was instrumental in the creation of the Anzac legend. See World War I through his eyes.
The ANZAC Spirit
When things are tough - on the sports field, in the face of natural disaster - we summon up The ANZAC Spirit. We know what we mean - the spirit shown by the original ANZACs on Gallipoli, in the Middle East and on the Western Front. But what were the qualities those ANZACs had that came together to be The ANZAC Spirit? They were: mateship, courage, humour, ingenuity, endurance and individualism. Through the resources of the Australian War Memorial - photographs, documents, objects - Neil Pigot tells six stories of the ANZACs, each illustrating one of these qualities and all in combination bringing to life the very best examples of The ANZAC Spirit.
The ANZAC landing at Gallipoli
BTN looks back at the landing at Gallipoli and what is remembered as the first real battle we took part in as a nation.
Lest We Forget What?
When we reflect on WWI what are we remembering? The facts, or just one small part of the Anzac story, a story that has become steeped in Anzac legend? Ask yourself this question when Anzac Day comes about - Lest we forget what?
Gallipoli From Above: The Untold Story
This film reveals a truth about the ANZAC landing far more significant than the myths about poor planning, wrong beaches and British generals sending the ANZACs to certain death. Gallipoli from Above: The Untold Story is the true story of how a team of Australian officers used aerial intelligence, emerging technology and innovative tactics to plan the landing at Anzac Cove.
Gallipoli: Last ANZACS Tell All
Narrated by Jack Thompson and featuring the last Gallipoli ANZACs this special challenges the widely held perspective of the Gallipoli Campaign and the birth of the Anzac legend.
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The Memorial: Beyond The Anzac Legend
The Unknown Soldier | Season 1 | Episode 1 | The History Channel
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Award winning journalist Stan Grant hosts a one hour panel show, putting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues under the microscope.
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480: ANZAC: Oodgeroo Noonuccal
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Oodgeroo Noonuccal was one of Australia's leading Aboriginal poets. She helped her country during war time, a phase in her life
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This episode is an Anzac special where we commemorate the lives of those who have served and died in war and on operational service.
Anzac Stories
Examine the personal experiences of six of the men and women whose stories are featured at the National Anzac Centre. We follow their remarkable journeys; from recruitment, departure by convoy from Albany, on to the battlefields and life post-war. Family members appear in newly filmed interviews, providing a lasting testament and deeply personal connection to the tumultuous events of a century ago.
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Part 7: War Without Borders
Season 1 | Episode 7 | National Geographic | June 22, 2019
With access to the US Armed Forces and the innermost sanctums of the Pentagon, this series is an intimate portrait of the men and women devoting their lives to fighting terrorism at all levels.
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Fame can break down barriers. It can transcend culture and race. Death is never the end, so long as there is money to be made. This episode explores famous dynasties who have brought political and social change. The Jacksons broke down racial barriers, but the pressure of success fractured the family. Francis Ford Coppola gambled as a filmmaker, with the payoff having flow-on effects on the whole family. The Kardashians have translated exposure into fame and fortune for the whole family.
Chateau De Fontainebleau | Season 1 | Episode 7 | The History Channel
Chateau de Fontainebleau began life as a medieval castle in the 12th century before being turned into a renaissance palace in the 1500s. Kings and Emperors of France resided at this grand, country retreat for 750 years. Lying 55 kilometres southeast of Paris. Fontainebleau has stood in the forests of rural France for nearly one thousand years. Among the artwork and frescoes of Italian renaissance painters, sits modern engineering in the form of a 19th century elevator. Part palace, part castle, Fontainebleau and its130 acres gardens are dazzling in so many ways. In his memoirs Napoleon Bonaparte called the imposing structure, 'The true home of Kings.'.
Young Elizabeth: A Princess Story
Episode 1 | The History Channel
Part one presents Elizabeth's formative years - the importance of family and history and the enormous effect her uncle's abdication had on Elizabeth's future. This experience would see the young Elizabeth develop a level of maturity far beyond her years and come to understand the importance of duty and sacrifice in the life of a modern ruler. This is a story of the young princess, who never would have been queen were it not for several twists of history. The story of the killing of her beloved grandfather George V by his doctors; of her grandmother Queen Mary, who taught her strict tradition and protocol; and of the favourite uncle, King Edward VIII, who abdicated and flirted with fascism. And above all, the story of her mother and father - King George VI's bravery in the face of disability and the future Queen Mother, who sacrificed a close, private, near-normal family life to save the monarchy.
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There's frankly not a whole lot of isometric mapping software out there. Do some Google searches, you'll see for yourself.
A few years ago, the "Dungeon Builder" Kickstarter campaign did really well. It was developing isometric mapping software for around $45 dollars that created mostly black & white/monochrome maps, and only for fantasy dungeon interiors. The campaign made something like $64K (given the exchange rates at the time). That software now sells direct from the developer's website for between 59 and 779 euros! That seems like a lot of money to me for software that ONLY makes isometric maps and has a relatively limited asset palette to work with.
If you search for "isometric" on Kickstarter, you'll see that there's a new campaign currently running to add isometric mapping capability to already-existing mapping software (i.e. much less risk than creating an all-new mapping app). This new project features full-color artwork that depicts both interiors and exteriors, in multiple genres, and for a fraction of the price. This is for software that already makes top-down battlemaps, hex-crawl maps, and lets you edit Donjon-generated maps. Seems like a much better deal all around, right?
So could somebody please explain the humongous discrepancy in funding performance to me? It seems to me that the new project should be well on its way to exceeding Dungeon Builder's funding. Instead, it is doing so poorly it may well not reach its modest $6K funding goal (though I suppose a lot could happen in the next 3 weeks), despite heavy promotion on RPG sites/forums, social media, map-making forums/groups, etc.
I'm honestly baffled, because Dungeon Builder made more than the new project's entire funding goal in its first day! Is it because Dungeon Builder was basically already done and demonstrably working when they launched their campaign, while this other project is seeking the funding first so that it can do the necessary additional software development and pay the licensing fees for the art, and thus can't show the app "in use" in the project video? I thought that's what Kickstarter was for (unlike many who use the platform as a store for basically-finished projects).
Fanaelialae
I'm not familiar with either Kickstarter campaign, so I can't speak directly to either. However, from what I've seen there are a lot of factors as to what makes a Kickstarter successful.
Having the product well along or completely done is certainly helpful. There are plenty of people out there (myself included) who've been burned by Kickstarters that funded but then never delivered anything. A good number of RPG Kickstarters nowadays will have a beta version of the text ready to download for anyone who pledges, and are simply raising funds for artwork and/or printing. Two examples off the top of my head are Monsterpunk and Wolves of God. Obviously, software development is not the same, but many software companies do offer demo licenses, so coding up a demo version of your software and putting up a YouTube video or even just screen captures demonstrates that the person can actually do the job and isn't merely crowd scamming.
Visibility is another major factor. Advertising, offering bonuses for social media goals, and being a Kickstarter Editor Pick (or whatever it's called) don't hurt. Heck, I'm somewhat active on Kickstarter and have an interest in isometric mapping software, and this is the first I've heard of either campaign. (Admittedly, I've never specifically searched for isometric mapping software on Kickstarter.)
There are numerous other factors, such as reputation, price point, and (from what I've heard) even time of the year.
FWIW, I've heard the Arkenforge supports isometric mapping, though I haven't tried it myself.
LordEntrails
KS success isn't about technical competency or how good a product actually is. IMO, it's about advertising, hype, social media buzz and name recognition. Part of that is how the campaign is laid out, part is about the stretch goals. But all in all, it's about making the backers feel special.
Fanaelialae, I do actually already have the software available for download, and it can be used without a license. What's still missing is the isometric-specific functionality, which is what the funds are being raised for.
I hope to get a new video posted early next week to show the iso mapping in action. In the meantime, I've replaced the project image with a better picture, since the original one was a bit meh.
And yes, both Arkenforge and MapTool support ISO, and d20Pro intends to add ISO support, but it isn't there yet.
LordEntrails, while I find your assertion terribly depressing, I also think it's correct. If only I had the funds to advertise the campaign. I'm doing the next best thing, though: trying to get bloggers to write articles about it to increase the project's visibility. Any suggestions on how to make backers feel special? Make custom ISO assets for them? That could get time-prohibitive real quick.
@heruca I didn't realize from your initial post that you were the KS creator for this project. I assume you sent a KS message to all of your previous backers letting them know about this new project?
Having looked at your other projects for MapForge, the pattern I noticed was that all of your most successful projects were in the spring. The one project that funded end of November performed the most poorly out of all of them (140% of the goal). While I'm by no means an expert on KS, I have heard people say that time of year matters. Right around now people are probably starting to budget for Black Friday / Christmas.
Personally speaking, after looking the project over I marked it to get a reminder 2 days before it ends. As long as it's in my budget at that point, I think I'll back it. To be frank, nowadays I generally won't back a project before the end unless it's something I'm exceptionally excited about or there are early bird offers available.
Overall, it seems like a well-designed and thought-out project. The artwork is really nice and I'm a fan of Alex Drummond's work. Based on your previous projects, you seem to have a solid grasp as to what you're doing and you have a good base following from what I can tell. While it's always a possibility that your core supporters simply don't have much interest in isometric mapping, I'd say that if you don't fund successfully now, try giving it another shot in February or March.
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I'm doing the next best thing, though: trying to get bloggers to write articles about it to increase the project's visibility. Any suggestions on how to make backers feel special? Make custom ISO assets for them? That could get time-prohibitive real quick.
I wish I knew. I can see "it", but I don't understand "it". My totally amateur, unscientific, and unproven observations are;
Backers want to feel they are helping bring something special "to life"
That without their support, this "magical thing" won't happen.
That somehow they are an elite special minority, rather than just a niche minority of special interest. i.e. that rather than being the weird person in the room/social circle that actually like anchovies on their pizza, they want to feel that they know something other people don't, that anchovies taste good on pizza. And perhaps they are the only ones brave enough, open minded enough, or sophisticated enough to actually try and like it.
imo, backers should get 'something' no one else gets. Whether this is a pack of iso assets that are only available in their entirty to backers, or beta access, or something. Just saving a few dollars because you backed something before it was commercially available isn't special. People want to feel special. Kind of like a collector's covers of an RPG book. They are limited in number. Even if people don't like the cover, many want it because if they get it, others can't get it too.
Thanks for the feedback, guys. I don't know why I didn't get notification earlier.
I just posted an all-new project video for this campaign. Two videos, actually. You can finally see the new isometric support and content in action.
I hope these new videos will help gain more funding. I even threw in an additional enticement by promising a free Add-On of some very useful content if the campaign funds.
Isometric Map-Making
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I'm of a mixed mind on isometric. I don't know how many will agree with me, but I'll put it out for Heruca to consider. (I know it was a well shared view during the MGT 2E playtest.)
Isometric views suck badly as in-play maps. They're decent as overview maps, but not as at-the-table, break out the minis, play maps. Even in Videogames, I find them clunky. (Especially in Final Fantasy Tactics.)
They are, however, a lot of work to do, for very limited utility. The only way a utility dedicated to doing them makes sense is if it can toggle between orthogonal and isomorphic modes; otherwise, just do them in Campaign Cartographer, or even just on your own paper. It's not hard to do them, but just a lot of careful work.
There is little demand, and so people won't invest unless the feel a need for the output... and that's a very small few.
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Aramis, I agree with you about the limited usefulness of isometric maps as tactical battlemaps, and said as much on the project page. I personally think iso maps work best as visual aids, especially for complex or multi-level spaces.
Yet somehow, these guys found over 1300 backers for a mapping app that only does isometric, and only dungeon interiors, almost entirely in black & white.
I was hoping to find at least as many backers for an app that does iso interiors and exteriors, in full color, offering content in multiple genres, especially since the app itself is far less expensive, already exists (less risk), and it handles top-down and hex-based maps in addition to isometric mapping.
The new project video is definitely helping attract more backers, but it may already be too late.
Posting the video here, for convenience:
Umbran
If you are involved with the business of a kickstarter, we have a place for that: The Publishers and Promotions forum. I'll move the thread to the appropriate place...
I posted a couple more video in KS Update #4. If you happen to own any of the Shadowrun video games, you'll want to see this.
Flexor the Mighty!
18/100 Strength!
I'm down for an overhead map making tool, so I can make classic B&W dungeon maps. But the isometric has no use for me.
In that case you can use already-existing features in MapForge, demonstrated here.
By request, five new limited-availability pledge levels have been added to the Isometric Kickstarter campaign. Get more, save more!
Entering the final stretch.
The campaign took a huge turn in the last 4 days, placing it squarely back in the realm of possibility for funding. It's at 89% now, with 3 days remaining, and only $635 to go!
Update #5, with more preview pics.
Funded! Woohoo!
First Stretch Goal announced. Edit: And already unlocked!
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More than twenty years ago professor Albert Vasiljevič Skvorcov participated in the translation of Tibetan texts in the Novosibirsk Academy of Sciences. In these texts he found a health elixir formula, later called EPAM. This man later introduced Boris Tichanovsky to Tibetan natural medicine. Skvorcov while working as a biophysicist in the Novosibirsk Academy of Sciences devoted himself to the studies of bio-energy. He examined the communication as well as mutual influence of people and plants on the energetic level. Skvorcov was invited to take part in the translation of the original Tibetan texts as a consultant and charged with providing scientific explanations for some technical issues. Here he met some colleagues that later became friends, who were devoted to the study and translation of the Tibetan text Chzud-schi, Vajdurja-onbo, the Atlas of Tibetan Medicine as well as other Tibetan literature, which had previously never been translated into a European language.
The principal teacher of Master Tichanovský was Roman Zolotnicky. Doctor Roman Zolotnicky earned his Phd. in science at a fairly young age. The issues he explored were hypnosis and influences on the human spirit and its demonstrations.
As a reward for the Soviet aid to Tibet in the sixties, the Tibetan Dalajlama decided to invite Russian doctors and some scientists, in this visit they got the chance to study the original Tibetan literature. The delegation of Russian doctors to Tibet was lead by the young doctor Zolotnicky. He ended up staying in Tibet for 15 years alltogether, to study natural medicine. In the meantime he regularly returned to Russia. He was invited to scientific congresses to the United States and Europe. In the USA he even acted as an adviser to the then US president JFK for some time.
Primarily the Novosiberian Academy of Sciences started translating the Tibetan texts made available by Dalajlama and started experimenting with the findings of these texts in practice. Great attention was paid to the Czhud-shi text and its interpretations.
Roman Zolotnicky met Boris Tichanovsky at an international healer/medium course, which he lectured. He chose Tichanovsky and Jelena Tomlina out of 500 participants as his best pupils and gradually passed on his knowledge and skills to them. It was only a few years ago that Zolotnicky finally gave Tichanovsky the permission to use the gained knowledge without restraints according to his own judgement. And that is when the Tibetan products under the title EPAM started to emerge in the market.
The knowledge passed on by Zolotnicky has provided the bases for further products from the EPAM range including Tibetan healing mud masks, skin masks, oils, bath salts, tinctures etc. A more detailed information on these products will be given later in the text.
Skvorcov has been testing EPAM in the Novosibirsk Academy of Sciences for 25 years. The professor is among other things also a strong medium and healer, and takes great interest in the research of abnormal phenomena. The complicated production of EPAM consists of various rituals ranging from mantras singing, energetic charging, usage of plant information for structuring by means of biologic “structurators” such as wood, icons (energetic paintings), minerals and energetic influence.
The product approval procedures were academically very difficult for Skvorcov, as he is not a doctor but a biophysicist. Moreover, he did not want any other doctor to join him as the author because he wanted the patent to indicate that the EPAM is an energetically charged and structured product. That gave the scientists dealing with the patent a difficult time, because they couldn't have imagined how the energy could be measured and altogether didn't believe in such concepts. And so the academic Svorcov made them perform an interesting experiment, which helped him to prove the measurability of the EPAM energy, and therefore its existence. The following is an account of this story.
You might know, that each medication, before its gets used by humans must go through laboratory mice testing. EPAM had to go through these tests as well. Skvorcov handed the EPAM production formula the medical patent committee, which then created the appropriate herbal tinctures blend. Skvorcov put a part of the EPAM aside and performed the necessary rituals with the other part without adding anything to it. He further split this portion of EPAM into two parts and heated one part to 70 °C, whereby destroying the energetic charge. Immediately afterwards he performed the experiments on three control groups of mice.
He exposed the first group of mice to a deadly dose of radiation. He poisoned the second group with a special poison, which destroys the immune system. The third group consisted of healthy mice. When the mice were given no EPAM, the ones in the first two groups died. When all the mice were given the EPAM produced by the doctors without charging, 40 % of the mice in the first two groups survived. When given the charged EPAM, 60% of the mice survived in both the first and second group. In the case of the heated EPAM, 40 % of the mice from the control groups survived. Uncharged EPAM prolonged the life of healthy mice by 20-30 %, the charged one by 50%.
The conclusion was, that the results of EPAM uncharged and charged, but heated are the same. Consequently, Skvorcov was able to prove the energetic charging of EPAMs mathematically. The doctors were no longer able to say that the energy cannot be measured, and following forty repetitions they were forced to acknowledge the energetic program.
Consequently, the patent says, that EPAM is an energetically charged and structured product, which significantly boosts the immune system.
EPAM basically renews the natural immune system of people and when necessary, mobilizes it to perform better. On the other hand, it normalizes the immune system in cases where immunity can no longer be increased. The effectiveness of EPAM has been proven in the course of twenty years of clinical practice. There have been dozens of clinical, laboratory and experimental tests performed. In the course of twenty years volunteers have used the preparation, including medical personal, patients in hospitals and children of various ages with the aim to gain overview of the emulsion's effects.
An interesting experiment was performed during flu epidemics. EPAM was distributed free of charge to all kindergartens and schools in Novosibirsk; the children were given preventive dosages. When the flu epidemics broke out, only a few individuals in these schools got sick and even those had a very mild flu. Other institutions on the other hand had to be closed as a result of the epidemics. Many newspapers noted this experiment, which is how Boris Tichanovsky found out about it. At the time he was in charge of the Center of Nontraditional Medicine in the city of Voronezh and took care of major sportsman and celebrities as a psychologist. Above all, he was interested to see how EPAM was going to work with top sportsmen. Boris was in charge of the four-time Soviet Union boxing champion Jerjeschenko as well as the Voronezh world heavyweight boxing champion Abadzhan. Therefore, he did what he could to invite Mr. Skvorcov to Voronezh. This worked out and they consequently held joint lectures at various universities and performed many experiments. And in the meantime they have jointly produced the EPAMs 20,21,22 and later added 23.
The medical school, which performed the clinical texts with the EPAMs, had very good results. EPAM has positively influenced the health of patients with more than 70 different health problems in the last two decades. These improvements have been documented and confirmed by the treating doctors.
In the last years the academic Skvorcov has surrounded himself with a very strong team of wizards, scientists, biologists and doctors, who have discovered other specialized EPAMs. These modifications work very well for serious illnesses, which are very hard to treat with other preparations or cannot be treated at all. It is for example the nerve EPAM 1000, the liver EPAM 35, the heart EPAM 36 and others.
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Lubbock firefighter, police officer killed while working crash on Interstate 27
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LUBBOCK, Texas – A firefighter and police officer were killed while working at the scene of a traffic crash in far North Lubbock Saturday morning, according to city officials.
A second firefighter was also critically injured.
The incident was reported around 8:50 a.m. in the area of Interstate 27 and Drew Street (Farm-to-Market Road 1294).
The deaths of the first responders were announced during a joint press conference between the Lubbock Police Department and Lubbock Fire Rescue late Saturday morning.
The victims were not identified during the press conference, but their names were later released early Saturday afternoon.
The police officer killed was identified as Nicholas Reyna, 27.
Left to right: Hill, Reyna, Dawson (Photos provided by City of Lubbock)
Reyna had served with LPD for one year and died at the scene, Lubbock Police Chief Floyd Mitchell said.
Eric Hill, 39, a lieutenant and paramedic died at University Medical Center, Lubbock Fire Chief Shaun Fogerson said.
Hill was a 10 year veteran of LFR.
Matt Dawson, 30, a firefighter and paramedic remains hospitalized at UMC in critical condition.
Dawson has been with LFR for five years.
Mayor Dan Pope and the Lubbock City Council released the following a joint statement early Saturday afternoon:
“Today our City grieves and expresses prayers for the loss of the two First Responders who lost their lives today in the line of duty and to the injured Fire Fighter. This is a tragic event. Our hearts go out to the families and likewise to the brave men and women who serve in Lubbock Fire Rescue and in the Lubbock Police Department. Public service is a high calling, and we are indebted to those who serve and protect our lives and safety each and every day. I ask you to offer your prayers and comforting thoughts in light of today’s tragic events.”
Lubbock City Manager Jarrett Atkinson also released a statement early Saturday afternoon:
“Today is a devastating day for the City of Lubbock, Lubbock Police Department and Lubbock Fire Rescue as we mourn the loss of valued heroes and public servants. Our Public Safety employees work day and night to protect us and are often required to place themselves in harm’s way. Today, we lost two of these heroes and a third is critically injured. We grieve with the families and loved ones of the Police Officer and Fire Fighter that were killed in the line of duty today. We also offer our support, assistance and prayers for our injured Fire Fighter, his family and loved ones. Please join us in supporting our police, fire and City families during this trying time.”
Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parish has ordered flags lowered to half-staff at all county buildings.
Judge Parish released the following late Saturday afternoon:
“The Lubbock community mourns the loss of our honored First Responders. Our hearts go out to their families, the men and women of the Lubbock Police Department and Lubbock Fire Rescue, and to the entire community in this time of loss. As such, it is fitting that flags should be lowered immediately to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives. Therefore, I direct the flags which fly over Lubbock County buildings be immediately lowered to half-staff on Saturday, January 11, 2020, in memory of those who lost their lives. Flags should remain at half-staff through sunset on Friday, January 17, 2020. Individuals, businesses, municipalities, other political subdivisions, and entities within Lubbock County are encouraged to fly their flags at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of honor and respect. Brenda and I extend our prayers of comfort to the families and all the men and women of the LPD and LFR and we will continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers.”
You can watch a replay of the joint LPD/LFR press conference below.
Flags lowered to half-staff outside the Lubbock Police Department. (Nexstar Media Group/EverythingLubbock.com)
Firefighters lower flag to half-staff outside the City of Lubbock Fire Department Complex Saturday morning. (Nexstar Media Group/EverythingLubbock.com)
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Popworld is coming to Exmouth as Fever gets set to close its doors
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Fever and Boutique, Exmouth. Picture: Google
Exmouth's only nightclub is set to close next month ahead of a £400,000 makeover and re-launch later this year.
Posting on social media, Fever, Boutique and Kukui said 'something new is coming' and the town centre nightclub would be hosting a farewell party on Saturday, July 6.
The venue has been operating in The Parade for more than four years.
In its place will be Popworld, expected to open later this summer.
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The chain was taken over by pub company Stonegate earlier this year who say it will be create an 'exciting' new look when it re-opens.
A spokesman for Stonegate said: "We acquired the Fever clubs earlier this year and plan to make a significant £400,000 investment in the Exmouth site to create an exciting new look.
"The premises will remain a late night business which will reopen later in the summer, creating a number of new jobs."
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Randall, 1, and Brandon Nolt, 3, love to help their father with the daily chores. Using his plastic loader tractor, Randall pushes the silage up for the cows to eat. (Catie Noyes photos)
PLYMOUTH, Ohio — John Nolt shouldn’t have any trouble preparing the next generation for the farm life as his two small sons, Brandon, 3, and Randall, 1, have already taken to helping with the daily chores.
While Brandon pulls a feed cart down the alley, his brother Randall gets right to work, pushing up the silage with a plastic toy loader tractor. “When I’m feeding the cows, he has a mixer he wants to mix his feed with,” said Nolt, who added that his sons also like to pretend they are combining.
John Nolt and his two sons make their way down the feed alley after the morning milking.
John Nolt has made a life for his family doing something he truly enjoys. Caring for the land and livestock that make up his approximately 150-acre grain and dairy operation in Plymouth, Ohio, has earned him a spot as a top soybean producer this past harvest season. “John is a very good producer,” said Chuck Gates, Seed Consultants, sales representative. “He has a very nice rotation system for crops.”
Nolt raises soybeans, corn, alfalfa and wheat on his Huron County. This year his soybean crop yielded 77.23 bushels, placing him third in the Seed Consultants yield contest. The contest was open to all Seed Consultants customers — customers are located across the eastern Corn Belt from Illinois to Maryland and down to Kentucky and South Carolina. As a third place winner, Nolt received a $500 credit toward his next seed purchase.
Right now the fields lay blanketed in cover crops for the winter, and the cattle enjoy the fruits of Nolt’s labor. Aside from a small hay purchase and supplements over the summer, all the crops are raised to support the dairy herd, explained Nolt.
John Nolt milks around 52 head of Holstein and Red and White Holstein cattle
Nolt’s parents moved to the area from Pennsylvania in the early ’70s and were one of the first families to start the Mennonite community in the area. Nolt grew up living the farm life. His family had a small hog operation and cash crop enterprise and his dad ran a tractor repair business on the family farm.
The youngest of nine siblings, Nolt spent some time helping out with his older brother’s dairy operation and decided he liked working with dairy cows. “I enjoy it. It’s a challenge,” said Nolt.
Making a dairy
He bought the farm from his father in March 2010 and began converting it into a dairy operation. The milking parlor has 52 tie stalls and a six milker system. Nolt said the family keeps around 50 head of milk cows and an equal amount of replacement heifers and calves.
Nolt’s herd of Holstein and Red and White Holstein cattle produce around 75-80 pounds of milk per cow, per day. His milk is shipped to Toft Dairy in Sandusky, Ohio, where it is bottled or made into ice cream.
The fields of John Nolt’s 150-acre grain and dairy operation lay blanketed in cover crops for the winter months. Nolt enjoys the challenges of the dairy as well as working with the soil to keep it healthy.
Working the land
While Nolt said he enjoys the challenge of the dairy, his eyes really light up when he talks about his work on the land. “I call myself a biological farmer because I like to work with the soil and keep the soil healthy,” he said.
In fact, he likes working with the soil so much, he recently purchased an additional 67 acres that he said is in need of some work. Compaction has made the soil very hard, but Nolt hopes that some deep tillage and crop rotations will help restore the soil.
His summer projects included tiling his home farm with 2-inch tile and improving the surface drainage of his soil. “I had a couple sections of land that would not drain properly.”
While he said he has not noticed any immediate improvements in his crops yields, he said he has noticed that his enhancements to the land and soil over time have helped his per acreage bushels. Nolt has also seen the benefits in his dairy herd with a lower somatic cell count and fewer cases of Ketosis and milk fever.
To prepare his soil, Nolt used a compost, rich in phosphorus and other trace minerals and a combination of sulfur and boron. Nolt said his farming practices are conventional, having applied Roundup once during the season and some magnesium to help with yellowing leaves.
Currently, Nolt only has about six acres dedicated to pasture for his heifers to which he said he would like to incorporate more, but that is hard when the “cropland produces so good,” he said with a smile.
This was the second summer the Nolt family has raised tomatoes in a small greenhouse located on the farm. They raised around 400 tomato plants this summer and packaged 60 100-pound boxes. (Last year they were able package 80 boxes.)
“We did pretty well with the crop this year,” said Nolt, noting the most difficult part of the job is packing and grading the tomatoes for market. The Nolts marketed their tomato crop at Blooming Grove Auction in Shiloh, Ohio.
Technology limits
John Nolt pours a Holstein calf some grain during morning chores on his dairy farm in Plymouth, Ohio.
Gates said being a Mennonite farmer can limit the amount and type of technology used on the farm, but that has not posed any challenges to Nolt’s operation. “We can have electricity. We really wouldn’t be limited unless computers or robotics were needed,” said Nolt.
“My farming practices do not include GPS,” he said. “I would be allowed to use a yield monitor,” which is something he noted he would like to incorporate in the future.
“John is a very progressive farmer. He looks to me as well as others for advice on what to purchase,” said Gates.
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Catie Noyes lives in Ashland County and earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture communications from The Ohio State University. She enjoys photography, softball and sharing stories about agriculture. Formerly a reporter for the Farm and Dairy, Catie is now pursuing her master's degree in education.
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Our seventh week is officially in the bag with our 6-8 age group working on 'Defending' and our 9-12 age group working on 'combination play'.
1 v 1 Defending
1. Close down and curved run (get out to attacker as quickly as possible and block off goal)
2. Slow down (to help get into defensive stance)
3. Go down (get into defensive stance)
4. Stay down (bend your knees, get nice and low to stay agile with wherever attacker goes)
5. Be the Thorn (always let the attacker know where you are, stay an arms length away and if the attacker gets past you, never EVER give up)
2 Times the Defender has the Advantage:
1. When the attacker takes a bad touch (get a challenge in, make sure 100% you can win the ball)
2. When the attackers back is turned to his own goal (PRESSURE and do not let them turn)
Combination Play
- Use of combination plays (1-2s, overlaps, under laps, sids, freds) and when to use them, at what time, and where on the field
- Timing of runs
- Timing and accuracy of passes (forward passes so players could take their touch forward and attack with speed)
- Speed and desire to get forward
- Communication (eye contact, call and show where you want the ball)
With the younger group, the biggest area of improvement would be to focus on getting out the attacker as fast as possible and not giving up if the player took a touch past you. This was one of the areas that needed to be worked on the most as at this age, this is the real focus to make the player realize that they cant give the attacker time and space on the ball.
Although we did work on the technical defensive stance, at this age this is not the major priority but to let players know how they should line up to an attacker and where to show them was additional information which becomes important as they grow older and learn to defend against better and faster players.
For the older group, the real focus was on defensive stance, showing the attacker away from goal and not diving in. Too many players were running in too fast and diving in once we said to get to the attacker as quickly as they can and did not work on slowing down enough (second stage) to help them get into their defensive stance.
Majority of players have to work on patience and to remember to let the attacker make the first move and when they are confident to make a challenge, that is when they should do so.
Combination play is a huge area which this age group needed to work on and even after this session, still needs to work on. Many players are too comfortable making a pass and not having a real desire to get forward and push the attack forward - this is something tha really, really needs to improve. Players want to have a real desire to get up the field and make passes between defenders and push forward.
Using 1-2's and overlaps are prime examples that are simple and used very commonly and are incredibly effective in the modern professional game. Players need to understand that movement off the ball is one of the important areas in the game and not just having the ball is all that matters in soccer. They need to move to get the ball, get in better positions and make the defenders lives more difficult.
Passing technique in some of the sessions was not good and it was the simple part which players sometimes struggled with as sometimes the passes were not strong enough or accurate enough especially when players were making runs. Always remember to play a forward pass when a player is running and attacking forward so they can touch into stride to keep the attack with speed. Timing of runs was sometimes too early or either too slow and players need to have more awareness when to make those runs.
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HSBC implements new RMB cross-border payments service for Chinese multinationals
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HSBC has implemented an innovative RMB cross-border payments and collections solution for a Fortune 500 company in China.
The new solution provides a centralised approach to cash management by enabling the Chinese subsidiaries of the global leader in power and automation technologies to use RMB to settle cross-border payments and collections with their parent company's overseas treasury centre.
The tailor-made 'gross-in / gross-out' model designed by HSBC not only eliminates foreign exchange exposure and optimises liquidity management for the company, but it sets a precedent for other multinational companies that will ultimately help boost circulation of the RMB outside mainland China.
Kee Joo Wong, HSBC's Head of Global Payments and Cash Management in China, said: "The growing need for innovative cross-border RMB cash management solutions reflects the increasing importance of the Chinese currency in the global payments system. HSBC has implemented an innovative RMB cross-border settlement model for our client that other multinationals can also benefit from. By leveraging our global footprint and cash management expertise, we are able to provide tailor-made cash management solutions for companies using RMB to settle cross-border transactions."
Use of the RMB for global trade and payments has soared since Chinese authorities began to liberalise the rules governing the currency in 2009. Some 10.5 per cent of China's total merchandise trade was settled in RMB last year, and HSBC forecasts that share will rise to 30 per cent by 2015.
The RMB was the 13th most used currency for global payments in January, according to SWIFT data, climbing from 20th place in January 2012 after overtaking currencies including the Russian Rouble and Danish Krone.
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Commissioner Tobia says there are too many resolutions, so he starts voting 'no' in some
Tobia felt resolutions were taking up too much time of county staff and of members of the public, who were waiting for other, more substantive items
Commissioner Tobia says there are too many resolutions, so he starts voting 'no' in some Tobia felt resolutions were taking up too much time of county staff and of members of the public, who were waiting for other, more substantive items Check out this story on floridatoday.com: https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2019/11/25/tobia-says-there-too-many-resolutions-so-he-starts-voting-no-some/4295680002/
Dave Berman, Florida Today Published 12:54 p.m. ET Nov. 25, 2019 | Updated 12:04 p.m. ET Nov. 26, 2019
Brevard County Commissioner John Tobia has begun voting against ceremonial resolutions from commissioners who have introduced more than 12 in a year. (Photo: For FLORIDA TODAY)
County Commissioner John Tobia failed earlier this month in his bid to limit how many ceremonial resolutions a commissioner could introduce in a year.
So now he's going to plan B. Tobia said he will vote "no" on any resolution introduced by a commissioner who already has introduced 12 or more in a year.
Tobia felt the resolutions were taking up too much time of county staff and of members of the public, who were waiting for other, more substantive items to come up later on County Commission agendas.
Tobia started his new policy last week by voting against two resolutions introduced by Commissioner Curt Smith, who already had introduced 29 resolutions in 2019; and one by Commissioner Kristine Isnardi, who had introduced 13 resolutions.
In explaining his strategy, Tobia told other commissioners: "Due to repeated and gross abuse of the 'resolutions, awards and presentations' section of the agenda by fellow commissioners, and the undue burden placed on county staff and citizens' time, I have decided to vote no on all the resolutions presented in this section … once the presenting commissioner has reached 12 resolutions per calendar year," Tobia said.
Tobia said the only exception he will make will be for resolutions recognizing fallen public safety officers and members of the armed forces.
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So, last week, Tobia voted against Smith's resolutions on "No-Shave November" for prostate cancer awareness and on Farm-City Week. He also voted against Isnardi's resolution for Alpha-1 Awareness Month to increase awareness for the hereditary disorder Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
Traditionally, the County Commission unanimously approves ceremonial resolutions. But those three resolutions were approved 4-1.
Tobia said his no votes do not represent "a judgment on whether these particular resolutions are worthy."
As he introduced his prostate cancer awareness resolution, Smith gave his own perspective on why he thought resolutions are important.
"I know that at least one of my fellow commissioners doesn't think that these resolutions have much effect, and are largely a waste of time," Smith said. "I think these resolutions are an opportunity for the County Commission to recognize outstanding people and outstanding organizations in our community."
"Our community is diverse. We have almost 600,000 people, and the few minutes that we take" at the beginning of County Commission meeting for resolutions "is well worth it, from my perspective, because we're recognizing people that are at the forefront of ideas and efforts to make this a better county," Smith said.
Smith said he would not change his approach to resolutions.
"As long I can, and as long as I'm not overruled by my fellow commissioners, I fully intend to continue with recognizing the folks, as has been done in boards for countless, countless years," Smith said.
Tobia and Isnardi earlier this month voted in favor of Tobia's proposal to limit the number of resolutions a commissioner could introduce to 10 a year as part of the "resolutions, awards and presentations" section at the beginning of County Commission meetings.
But the other commissioners wouldn't go along with an annual limit, because it could force commissioners to reject introducing resolutions that are worthy if they have reached their 10-resolution-a-year limit. (The ideas for many resolutions that come before the County Commission are generated by local organizations or individual constituents.)
After Tobia's proposal was defeated, then-County Commission Vice Chair Bryan Lober offered up an alternative proposal which would limit each commissioner to two resolutions per meeting during the resolutions, awards and presentations period of each County Commission meeting. The County Commission chair would be exempt from the two-per-meeting limit, because the chair often is asked to introduce resolutions of countywide significance.
Lober now is the County Commission chair, succeeding Isnardi.
If a commissioner other than the chair wanted to introduce more than two resolutions at a meeting, the additional resolutions would have to be put in the consent portion of the meeting, during which there is no discussion, no reading of the resolution, and a number of items are approved in a single vote. As an alternative, the resolution would have be put in the "miscellaneous new business items" section toward the end of the meeting.
Lober's proposal was approved 3-2, with Lober, current Vice Chair Rita Pritchett and Smith voting yes. Isnardi and Tobia voted no.
Dave Berman is government editor at FLORIDA TODAY.
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The story behind my best friend; my Mobile Phone(s)
by honeystars | 1st November 2014 29th June 2017
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For most of us, I believe that the thing we spend the most time with (besides the computer and our bed), would be our mobile phone. Before I start archiving my memories into the vault, I guess it would be good to start penning some of these moments down. This entry would be dedicated to my loyal companion, my handphone.
The handphone has become such an integral part of our lives that we just can’t live without it. There are times where I return home after leaving house just to take my phone. I check my phone when I wake up in the morning, before I sleep, when I’m on the public transport, when I’m having my meals, whenever I’m bored or just stoning around. From checking bus timings to buying movie tickets to using the GPS or even make internet bank transfers to blogging from my mobile phone, and the list goes on. There were times where I thought that my tablet (used to be Samsung, now xiaoMi) could overthrow my handphone’s position, but my handphone still remains as the reigning champion for its portability.
If I’m not wrong, I got my mobile number from M1 back in 2001, somewhere near my birthday from the Parkway Branch. Even though the sim card was not bought with the intention of being mine, I gained possession of it as time went by. To date, my mobile number is 13 years old and I finally switched from m1 to singtel last year after they introduced the mobile portability scheme. In the past, if you were to change telcos, you would have to change your mobile number as well and that can be really really annoying.
So.. I can’t remember which had been my first official phone but I think this orange-lighted alcatel phone had been in my possession for quite some time. In the past, it must seem really cool to type on your keypads so much that the numbers and alphabets become faint.
Alcatel (can’t remember the exact model)
Back then, SMSs were 5 cents (price remained unchanged throughout the years) and talktime were limited to the usual 60 or 100 minutes with NO FREE INCOMING. On the hindsight, there was this “PROMOTION” whereby Singtel customers do not have to pay for the first 7 seconds of their incoming call. Most of us saw this promotion as a challenge to keep conversations as short as possible. Often, I had to call my brother and get a reply from him on whether he was eating dinner or not, all within 7 seconds.
This Ericsson phone looks extremely familiar but I can’t remember if I owned it or not.
Do you remember this ringtone? The cool but annoying ringtone..
Motorola V70 (2002 to 2003/4)
This was one of the coolest mobile phones during that time and (on a hindsight) they were really brilliant in marketing this totally useless 360 degrees function, as the most amazing thing ever. When it was launched, it was positioned as a high-end and classy phone, costing a freaking $750. Don’t ask me how I became the proud ‘owner’ for this phone. I did not exactly chose it. It was just a “spare” phone for my use..
Motorola Walkie Talkie which also functions as a mobile phone
This walkie talkie had a rather significant role in my life. It has this godlike battery life and I think unlimited free incoming calls for a specific timing like 7pm to 7am (a rarity during the early 2000s). As my house did not have a cordless land line phone, it was troublesome if I wanted to talk on the phone in the comfort of my room. With this amazing free-incoming walkie talkie, I could get my friends to call me using their home phone and the conversations would just go on forever.. I have no idea how much radiation entered my brain cells back then :/
Nokia 2100 (2004 to 2006)
NOKIA 2100 was my second choice phone back then. It’s white and bright back-light was one of it’s selling factor and I always use my phone as a night light when the lights are all turned off.
Back then, the coolest thing about Nokia was NOT snake or snake 2, it was the customization of ringtones within the keypad. If I’m not wrong, I was trying to set some 5566 ringtone or something. There were limited spaces in the phone and you can only store a few at each time. It was always a tough choice to decide which ringtone to replace..
SMS was limited to the pathetic 160 characters and mobile language was born. Short forms like “u” for you or “gd” for good, “oredi” for already, “thx” for thanks, “ty” for thank you, “tmr” for tomorrow.
For most phones, SMS inbox was limited to like 30 messages. It was so hard to decide which messages to delete and there were those cute old school SMS “emoticons” or text art. I even tried to design my own text art before! It’s just so cute and adorable. There were some messages which even shows “moving” text art as you press down on your (nokia) mobile phone.
@)–‘–,—
(=’.’=)
(“)_(“)
☆.´ `. ☽¸.☆
(͡๏̯͡๏)(͡๏̯͡๏)
( , ,)( , ,).
¯**´¯**´¯`
I did not own this phone but I remember it was one of the earlier colour phones. Back then, I felt that this phone was ugly and bulky and we were discussing on how there’s a higher possibility of spoiling due to its slide function (which could possibly become loose some day). Back then, although the handphone camera was like uber pixelated, it was already good enough to give the WAH! factor.
Nokia 6233 (2006-2007,2008 to 2009)
This phone was totally not my first choice. It is kind of ugly and looks like a brick but it became one of my prized possession due to its long life. This was my first camera phone, weighing 110g, with a 2 megapixel camera which surprisingly takes quite decent photos which I developed prints for. It was also the phone whereby we used the infrared and/pr bluetooth function frequently to transfer songs and games between phones. In this phone, I have installed games like diner dash, puzzle bubble, monopoly and even worms! The best thing is that it has a micro SD slot for me to increase the size of my storage. It was a really tough choice to decide between having more songs, more games or more photos. Also, the inbox in this phone was no longer limited to the pathetic 30 messages. You could store more messages at the expense of lesser songs and photos. This model was the longest phone that I ever used, before iPhone came into the picture.
Photos taken using Nokia 6233:
Sony Ericsson w910i (2007-2008)
At 86grams, it’s very light in comparison to my Nokia 6233. (Lightest phone I ever owned was still Motorola V70 at 83 grams) I chose this phone for its aesthetically striking red colour and walkman function. Back then when everyone else owned a iPod Nano or iPod, I was just super satisfied with my all-in-one mobile phone which had the functions of an MP3 player, a gameboy and a camera. Sad but true, pretty things usually don’t have a long lifespan. This phone died five days after the one year warranty.
Photos by w910i:
iPhone 3G (2008 Oct – May 2009)
Once again, it was due to luck and chance that I gotten my hands on an iPhone 3G, the ultra amazing touch screen phone. Since then, apple and I had an amazing relationship, even till today. It had been a pretty tough switch initially. The learning curve was hard and I now have to use qwerty keyboard instead of the number pad to type messages. There were no more songs or game transfers between phones and iPhone was pretty much a stand alone phone. I got to admit, its file sharing capability is crap and the lack of customization (without jailbreak) makes it boring for adventure seekers. However, being able to surf the internet on my mobile phone and use the GPS function was really the coolest thing ever. The photographs taken on my iPhone was pretty decent, even though the camera was only 2.0 mega pixel. Despite it being heavy weighted, at 133 grams, its functions and capabilities (with 16GB of storage space) way exceeds the extra weight and bulk. To me, the iPhone was really one of the best invention of the century.
Sadly, the relationship between me and iPhone 3 was a really short one. I lost my phone during a camp as I was hanging both my camera and my iPhone around my neck on my lanyards. The zip attaching the camera pouch (with the phone) to my lanyard snapped and disappeared somewhere in marine parade/east coast park on a saturday evening during a night activity T_T (Lesson Learnt: never hang two heavy things around your neck. It’s very hard to tell if anything has fallen off as the tension is pretty suffocating. Moreover, the rush and confusion that night.. I think I only realised that I had lost my phone after a few hours)
(in between May 2009 and Nov 2009, I was using Nokia 6233 – the loyal and reliable Nokia Phone)
The iconic and default iPhone ringtone. The annoying alarm ringtone which I have. The ringtone which identifies you as an apple user. The annoyance when multiple marimba’s ring concurrently. Urgh!
iPhone 3GS (Nov 2009 – Oct 2012)
During the months where I had to survive without an iPhone, I really felt terrible and I kind of started saving money in order to buy another iPhone. Not sure if I did managed to pay the full amount myself or that I had a partial sponsorship, I had my hands on a White 32 GB iPhone 3GS. At 135grams, with a 3 Megapixels camera, this phone was my companion for 3 years. As of today, my phone is 5 years old (replacing my Nokia 6233 as the longest surviving phone) but it is working perfectly fine as an MP3 for my alarm clock. I have not updated anything on the phone for the past 2 years and my music collection remains stagnant as at 2012. It is permanently docked and “charging” on my radio and it’s something really special and I will not throw it away. I learnt a lot from this phone, including jail breaking and customizing my own themes (All these were only possible when I was a student). FYI, I (with my brother’s help) changed its battery once in the first half of 2012 as the battery life was crap. It will auto shut down and show battery low although its battery life shows 20%+. After I changed its battery, my iPhone 3GS was given a new life and it was all good and mighty again =p
Motorola Walkie Talkie i335 (adhoc “phone”)
Some of my family and friends would have known of this amazing walkie talkie which can send SMSs for 5 cents in USA and South Korea (back in 2010-2011). There was some special partnership then, and all 4 of us had this walkie talkie when we were in USA. It allowed me to SMS my friends back in Singapore without having to pay the international charges (whatsapp and 3G was not that popular yet). To use this phone, I had to type using the number pad AND restrict myself to the pathetic inbox space. argh, but it was good while it lasted.
iPhone 5 (Oct 2012 – Now)
I was a little unwilling to part with my iPhone 3GS but with its increasing lag, absence of front camera, outdated mega pixels and heavy weight, I decided to upgrade to a white 32 GB iPhone 5 (112grams, 8.0MP). Despite being two years old, it is still a relatively good phone (FYI, battery replacement done in early 2014 due to bloated battery problem which apple only acknowledged and offered free replacement in Aug 2014.)
I think the main evolution of mobile phones during this time frame was the introduction of power banks and selfie sticks. AND, the person who replaced my battery claimed that over reliance on powerbanks and overnight-charging killed my battery life. Last year, I was so tempted to upgrade to iPhone 5S due to it’s gold colour but it felt a little bit retarded as I always use handphone covers which would hide the “gold” away. This year, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus was introduced but there wasn’t enough wow factor for me to make the switch. MOREOVER, my phone still works perfectly fine, I guess I don’t have any urge to change my phone for now.
So.. the other day I was thinking.. iPhone’s long lifespan and its stability and reliability might end up killing its own brand. I’ve not met much Samsung (or other brands) users who are able to use the same phone for more than 3 years. Most of the time, the laggy-ness pisses them off and they feel irritated and change their phone. Sometimes, they switch to a newer Samsung model, sometimes, they get really annoyed and switch to iPhone (welcome to the club!) and rejoice at its speed. Of course, there are the other brands like HTC and LG which pretty much don’t perform well after 1 to 2 years. At the end of the day, I still root for iPhone but at the same time, I worry about its declining sales as people like me stop buying phones as often as before.
So.. can you remember your phone’s history? It was pretty touch for me at first and I kind of suspect that my vague memories were a little incorrect at the beginning.
Well, I challenged my friend to remember all their old phones that they have used over the period of time.
This was the answer: nokia 8210 > nokia 3210 > nokia 8310 > nokia 6510 > nokia 6610 > nokia 6680 > nokia n70> nokia n73 > nokia e51 > HTC touch diamond > samsung s8300 ultratouch > iphone 4 > nokia lumia 920 > iphone 4s > iphone 5 > sony xperia sp > iphone 5s
and at the end of the day, iPhone is the reigning champion!
(Note: This article was written on my own freewill and I am not sponsored by apple in any way or another, though I wouldn’t mind if any phone sponsorship comes along.)
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Posted on January 3, 2019 by Galion Inquirer
Northmor girls stifle Scot offense in Wednesday win
Local Sports, Sports
Northmor made a run near the end of the first quarter to claim a 13-8 lead over the Highland girls after eight minutes and never looked back in winning by a 52-39 margin to improve to 4-7, 3-4 in league play. The host Scots fall to 6-4, 5-2.
For the Golden Knights, it was their third win in their last four outings — a fact that pleased coach Freddy Beachy after his team got out to a slow start.
“We struggled starting out early in the year,” he said. “We changed a few things, changed our offensive scheme and I think they’re buying into it.”
The game was close in the early minutes, as four points by Madison Cecil helped keep Highland within a 9-8 score late in the opening period, despite the Golden Knights getting five from Addie Farley. However, Northmor finished the period with back-to-back buckets from Macy Miracle and Farley to lead by five.
They followed that up by opening the second with baskets from Farley and Lexi Winger, increasing their advantage to a 17-8 margin. While Highland got a score from Peyton Carpenter and a three-pointer from Cecil, they still trailed 20-13 at the half.
Highland coach Whitney Levering Smith noted her team’s problems in the game were easy to diagnose: They struggled with both shooting the ball and keeping their opponents off the offensive glass.
“Two things — we shot 19 percent and you can’t win games shooting like that and we can’t let them have offensive rebounds. We couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn. It looked like they were still caught up in New Year’s and not here.”
With the score 21-15 in the third quarter, Northmor got a free throw from Julianna Ditullio, followed by another three by Farley and a basket from Reagan Swihart to increase their lead to a 27-15 score. While the Scots got a spark from Savannah Fitzpatrick, who drilled back-to-back three-pointers to make it a six-point game, the Golden Knights were able to finish the period on a high note, getting five points from Farley to help them take a 34-25 lead going into the fourth.
Northmor maintained their advantage over the first few minutes of the quarter, with a Wenger three putting them up 43-32 with four minutes remaining. However, a three-pointer by Brooklyn Baird sparked a 5-0 run that made it a six-point game with just over two minutes left.
Highland would not be able to keep that run going, though. Swihart connected from three-point range and Wenger hit a basket and free throw to start a 9-0 run that sealed the game for Northmor.
Beachy said that the winter break didn’t affect his team because their schedule was loaded with games during that time.
“They were off for the week, but we played four times and practiced every day,” he said. “They didn’t have time to sit around and get rusty — they’ve been in the swing.”
Farley, who hit three times from long range, led Northmor with 20 points. Both Ditullio and Wenger scored 10. For Northmor, Cecil connected on three threes and scored 13, while Fitzpatrick had eight.
After the game, Levering Smith noted that her team will next have a big game at home with Danville Saturday — a team they edged on the road early in the year.
“We have Danville next and it’s a huge game,” she said. “We played them the first game of the season. We just have to go out and put the ball in the hoop and do a better job of everyone playing collectively together.”
Northmor’s Lexi Wenger works inside for a shot attempt against Highland on Wednesday.
https://www.galioninquirer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2019/01/web1_lexiwenger.jpgNorthmor’s Lexi Wenger works inside for a shot attempt against Highland on Wednesday. Rob Hamilton | Morrow County Sentinel
Peyton Carpenter tries to connect from outside in her team’s Wednesday night game at home with Northmor.
https://www.galioninquirer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2019/01/web1_peytoncarpenter.jpgPeyton Carpenter tries to connect from outside in her team’s Wednesday night game at home with Northmor. Rob Hamilton | Morrow County Sentinel
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WATCH: Hazel Park's Bow blows by defense for win
Tabbed as the No. 30 ranked player by Mick McCabe entering this season, Hazel Park's Carl Bow has received an offer from St. Peters
WATCH: Hazel Park's Bow blows by defense for win Tabbed as the No. 30 ranked player by Mick McCabe entering this season, Hazel Park's Carl Bow has received an offer from St. Peters Check out this story on Freep.com: http://on.freep.com/2EWm6w9
Special to Detroit Free Press Published 1:16 a.m. ET Jan. 20, 2018 | Updated 1:16 a.m. ET Jan. 20, 2018
High school basketball(Photo: Photo illustration)
Hazel Park might be the best team in all of Michigan boys basketball. Senior guard Carl Bow is a major reason why they are No. 2 in the state.
Bow, 6-foot-2, contributed 14 points on Friday night in a 69-65 road win over West Bloomfield. His most dazzling sequence came in the fourth quarter.
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Leading by five, Bow grabbed a defensive rebound and went coast-to-coast for a layup, beating three Lakers defenders in the process. The final few dribbles, complete with a nasty crossover and NBA-quality Eurostep, illustrate why Bow is generating so much interest from Division I college programs.
Hazel Park Carl Bow with a nifty move 58-51 HP 4th @THEREALBIGCB1xhttps://t.co/xVpdAfBz6Xpic.twitter.com/21mwr5mTxv
— The D Zone (@TheD_Zone) January 20, 2018
Tabbed as the No. 30 ranked player by Mick McCabe entering this season, Bow has received an offer from St. Peters out of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. There are a number of other schools taking a long look at Bow, including Cleveland State and UIC.
Hazel Park plays next at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 against Troy.
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Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos OK with playing other positions for contender
Nicholas Castellanos is a right fielder. But the Detroit Tigers’ trade chip isn’t limited to the outfield, if the team is right
Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos OK with playing other positions for contender Nicholas Castellanos is a right fielder. But the Detroit Tigers’ trade chip isn’t limited to the outfield, if the team is right Check out this story on Freep.com: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2019/07/26/detroit-tigers-nicholas-castellanos-mlb-trade-rumors/1835184001/
Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press Published 6:47 a.m. ET July 26, 2019 | Updated 10:35 a.m. ET July 26, 2019
Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners series photos
Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones fields the walk-off hit by Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford in the 10th inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford, center, smiles as he is mobbed by teammates after hitting in the winning run in the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Elaine Thompson, AP
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford tags out Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones on a stolen base attempt during the eighth inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Joe Nicholson USA TODAY Sports
Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez throws during the eighth inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Joe Nicholson USA TODAY Sports
Tigers pitcher Trevor Rosenthal throws during the ninth inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Joe Nicholson USA TODAY Sports
Tigers left fielder Christin Stewart heads down the third base line to score in the fifth inning on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Elaine Thompson, AP
Tigers second baseman Harold Castro hits an RBI-single during the fifth inning on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Joe Nicholson USA TODAY Sports
Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum, right, claps his hands together as he crosses home on his solo home run in front of Mariners catcher Tom Murphy in the fourth inning on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Elaine Thompson, AP
Tigers catcher John Hicks, left, grabs the leg of Mariners' Tom Murphy as he reaches for an errant baseball in the fourth inning on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Elaine Thompson, AP
Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd delivers in the fourth inning on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Tigers first baseman Brandon Dixon underhands the grounder to pitcher Matthew Boyd to tag out Mariners right fielder Kristopher Negron in the fourth inning on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Joe Nicholson USA TODAY Sports
Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd throws against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Joe Nicholson USA TODAY Sports
Tigers left fielder Niko Goodrum, right, is greeted by designated hitter Miguel Cabrera, left, after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Seattle. Joe Nicholson USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Tigers right fielder Niko Goodrum leaps, but can't catch a double hit vs. the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning Saturday, July 27, 2019, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Ted S. Warren, AP
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire watches from the dugout during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Seattle. Ted S. Warren, AP
Detroit Tigers left fielder Christin Stewart slides as he tracks a foul ball hit into the stands by Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager during the fourth inning Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Seattle. Ted S. Warren, AP
Detroit Tigers reliever Nick Ramirez walks with catcher Bobby Wilson after giving up hits against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park, Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Seattle. Jennifer Buchanan, USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander, center, is pulled from the game against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park, Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Seattle. Jennifer Buchanan, USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander, second from left, is pulled by manager Ron Gardenhire during the fifth inning Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Seattle. Ted S. Warren, AP
Tigers right fielder Niko Goodrum tracks a fly ball hit by Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager during the second inning on Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Seattle. Ted S. Warren, AP
Mariners second baseman Austin Nola turns a double play after forcing out Tigers left fielder Christin Stewart at second base on a ball hit by third baseman Jeimer Candelario during the fourth inning on Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Seattle. Stephen Brashear, Getty Images
Tigers pitcher Tyler Alexander throws a pitch during the first inning on Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Seattle. Jennifer Buchanan USA TODAY Sports
Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones receives a high-five from designated hitter Nicholas Castellanos after scoring during the third inning on Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Seattle. Jennifer Buchanan USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Detroit Tigers second baseman Gordon Beckham (29) tosses the ball to second base for an inning ending double play against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Jennifer Buchanan, USA TODAY Sports
Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales a pitch during the second inning on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Seattle. Stephen Brashear, Getty Images
Tigers pitcher Tyler Alexander delivers a pitch during the first inning on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Seattle. Stephen Brashear, Getty Images
Mariners left fielder Mallex Smith, left, has sports drink dumped on him by teammate Dee Gordon, who is wearing a Seattle Seahawks helmet, after Smith hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Ted S. Warren, AP
Tigers first baseman Brandon Dixon, right, jogs off the field as Mariners left fielder Mallex Smith, left, begins to celebrate his walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Ted S. Warren, AP
Tigers pitcher Jose Cisnero (67) stands on the mound during a conference with pitching coach Rick Anderson, right, during the ninth inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Ted S. Warren, AP
United States women's national soccer team midfielder Allie Long waves after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Tigers catcher John Hicks rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the third inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is forced out at first by Mariners first baseman Austin Nola in a short rundown after Brandon Dixon hit into a double play in the fourth inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Tigers left fielder Niko Goodrum hits a triple in the seventh inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford makes a quick-turn throw to first base to throw out Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario to end the top of the ninth inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Tigers pitcher Jose Cisnero looks at the ball as he heads back to the mound after allowing runners to advance with a wild pitch in the ninth inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris throws out a pitch during the first inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Jennifer Buchanan USA TODAY Sports
Tigers first baseman Brandon Dixon celebrates with third baseman Jeimer Candelario after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Jennifer Buchanan USA TODAY Sports
Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris goes to the ground for a ball during the sixth inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Jennifer Buchanan USA TODAY Sports
Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris walks off the back of the mound after giving up a two run home run to Mariners catcher Tom Murphy during the seventh inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Jennifer Buchanan USA TODAY Sports
Tigers second baseman Harold Castro cannot glove the throw as Mariners right fielder Kristopher Negron steals second base during the seventh inning of the Tigers' 3-2 loss on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Seattle. Jennifer Buchanan USA TODAY Sports
Tigers catcher John Hicks reacts as he crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of the Tigers' 10-2 loss on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Seattle. Ted S. Warren, AP
Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones greets catcher John Hicks after Hicks hit a solo home run in the third inning of the Tigers' 10-2 loss on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum can't bring in the single by the Mariners' Austin Nola in the third inning of the Tigers' 10-2 loss on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford celebrates hitting a triple as he stands on base behind Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario in the fourth inning of the Tigers' 10-2 loss on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Tigers pitcher Drew VerHagen is visited on the mound as Mariners second baseman Tim Lopes is checked out after getting hit by a pitch in the batting helmet in the fourth inning of the Tigers' 10-2 loss on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos watches the ground rule double by Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez bounce into a fan's glove in the fourth inning of the Tigers' 10-2 loss on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Getty Images
Seattle Mariners second baseman Tim Lopes turns a double play against Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park, July 25, 2019. Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Tigers reliever Blaine Hardy walks around the mound after surrendering a solo home run to Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park, July 25, 2019. Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Drew VerHagen reacts after surrendering a grand slam home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at T-Mobile Park, July 25, 2019. Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Mariners left fielder Tim Beckham hits a grand slam home run against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning at T-Mobile Park, July 25, 2019. Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Drew VerHagen throws against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at T-Mobile Park, July 25, 2019. Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Tigers catcher John Hicks (55) is greeted by Miguel Cabrera after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at T-Mobile Park, July 25, 2019. Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones slides and steals second base before Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford can apply a tag during the first inning at T-Mobile Park, July 25, 2019. Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports
SEATTLE — Nicholas Castellanos is a right fielder.
But the Detroit Tigers’ trade chip isn’t limited to the outfield.
Castellanos, of course, came up through the minor leagues as an infielder. He debuted with the Tigers in 2013 in left field and started at third base until two seasons ago, when the team began his transition to right field.
With less than a week to go until the July 31 trade deadline, some teams eyeing Castellanos could consider that versatility a plus. Though it does not appear any interested teams are planning to play him elsewhere, his experience at third base could provide protection in the case of an injury.
“If I’m on a team where we’re in it and we’re playing to compete, I’ll play third, I’ll play first, I’ll play left, I’ll play right,” Castellanos said on Thursday afternoon. “At that point, it’s about winning.”
As a free agent-to-be, Castellanos is widely expected to be traded within the week.
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This season, he is hitting .282 with 11 home runs and 37 RBIs. He leads the major leagues with 36 doubles.
Castellanos’ openness to moving around the diamond is not surprising: In his second full season in right, Castellanos has improved markedly, both in appearance and analytics.
And though the Tigers approached him last season about playing first base – Castellanos declined – the situations are entirely different.
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Entering his contract year, Castellanos likely did not want to risk his offensive numbers slipping at the mental expense of learning a new position. Already he had limited his salary arbitration-earning abilities with the move to right field and proved himself as a team player in making that move – along with other moves he made in past years.
The Tigers are not focused on winning this season. They have toyed with Castellanos plenty in the field over the years. But if the unidentified team which has yet to trade for Castellanos needs him to play elsewhere in a pinch, he is all ears.
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Big scores as Sudbrook put Croesyceiliog to the sword
By Free Press reporter
Matthew Kinchin played football for Caldicot Castle during the winter and celebrated his return to cricket with 108 not out - including four maximums
South East Wales Cricket League
LONG-SERVING members of Sudbrook Cricket Club were rushing for the record books after watching the home side put Croesyceiliog to the sword at the weekend, writes Bob Cypher.
The Mill Lane faithful were fairly certain that the 368-3 was the highest seen there “for quite a while” as one fan put it.
On a chilly, windy day, Croesy skipper Ryan Avery won the toss and asked Sudbrook to bat.
Openers Ross Lewis and Matt Spencer began warily but once they had played themselves in, both men cut loose and took the score to 100 without offering a chance.
Although Spencer departed first, trapped leg before, he played some fine shots in his 65 runs.
Spencer’s departure brought Matt Kinchin to the crease and he and Lewis continued the good work, keeping the scorer on his toes as the run rate crept up to an impressive seven runs an over.
Lewis showed his usual range of shots to all corners of the ground but must be kicking himself after he caught the top edge of his bat when on 96 and watched the ball lob to a fielder on the boundary edge who took the catch comfortably.
Lewis was muttering something as he returned to the pavilion but it was unlikely to have been “good catch”.
Scott O’Leary joined Kinchin in the middle and added a useful 43 before he too was caught which gave Kel Stevens some time in the middle.
Stevens made 29 not out as the innings ended at 368.
In reply, Mitchell Slape caught and bowled Croesy opener Ryan Avery without scoring and although his partner Alex Barry offered spirited resistance, making 87 being falling victim to Ryan Hudson’s bowling, he lost partners regularly.
Two batsmen made low double figure scores before being snapped up by home skipper Jamie Watkins (2-6 and one maiden) while Hudson (3-40 with two maidens) and Jonathan Lewis (3-25) brought the match to an early close with Croesyceiliog on 155 all out in 27 overs.
Lewis took three wickets in one over but was denied a hat-trick.
Skipper Watkins was delighted with the back-to-back victories.
“I thought the way the batsmen went about their business was exceptional, all of them looked in really good nick, and scored very quickly,” he said.
“It was great to see Matt Kinchin return with a century and all the top order batsmen contributed, a testament to the hard work they have put in during the winter.
“Ryan Hudson was the pick of the bowlers and continues to impress in his first season, supported ably by the rest of the bowling unit.
"We are delighted to make it two wins from two but we are not getting carried away.
“We know tougher tests await, but we are playing good cricket and are well prepared for the season ahead.
“We travel to Usk on Saturday looking to build on the momentum gained from the opening two weeks.”
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8 Cool Details About Making The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance From Its Incredible Documentary
Seladon, Tavra, and Brea, making similar faces to ours when learning just how much work goes into making an episode of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. (Image: Netflix)
A wonderful thing happens when you roll the credits on the final episode of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance: you’ve finished watching one of the best TV shows of the year. But then another wonderful thing happens: The Crystal Calls, an almost hour-and-a-half long making-of documentary, immediately queues up.
If you’re anything like me, no matter how late is was or tired you were by the time you’d finished Age of Resistance, the mere revelatory existence of such a documentary was enough to goose you up with more energy to watch it immediately than a fistful of espressos. The Crystal Calls is a beautifully earnest love letter to craft, a lens into the passion that brought Jim Henson’s incredible vision of an alien, fantastical world into the 21st century. It’s also just jam-packed with some really neat tidbits about what it actually took to do all that, and the long-road there.
It’s well worth a watch, but if you needed more convincing, here are eight little details from it to whet your appetite for some behind-the-scenes puppet goodness.
Very early concept art for some of the potential heroes of a new Dark Crystal. (Image: Netflix)
1) The suggestion to make Age of Resistance live-action came from Netflix.
Originally the Jim Henson Company approached Netflix with the intent of pitching an animated series based on the beloved film. But creatives at Netflix had a counter offer — they didn’t want to make an animated The Dark Crystal, so what would it take to do it all with actual puppets? The Henson team leapt at the chance, despite knowing the cost would be high, and the seeds of Age of Resistance were sown.
The CG Gelfling created for the initial test reels of Age of Resistance. (Image: Netflix)
2) Originally, a test pilot was made with completely CG Gelfling.
Early on however, it wasn’t going to be a completely live-action series. In 2016 a test reel was made with the help of VFX workhouse Double Negative, featuring a Skeksis chasing a young female gelfling through the Crystal Castle.
The thing was though, only one of them was a puppet: the Gelfling was a purely CG creation, with Lisa Henson, a producer on Age of Resistance as well as daughter of Jim Henson himself, citing her father’s somewhat disappointment that more wasn’t done on the original film to make Jen and Kira feel more lifelike. Ultimately, the clash between a pure CG character and a tangible puppet was too much and it was decided to make do puppet Gelfling once more.
An example of blinks and other subtle tweaks added to Kira from footage in the original movie. (Image: Netflix)
3) There are still some CG enhancements to the puppets, though!
That’s not to say CG still didn’t play a role in their development. While the Gelfling in Age of Resistance are all puppeteered, physical characters — crafted with the same kind of latex the originals were, controlled with a mix of radio-controlled animatronics, rods, and the puppeteers themselves — after offering a test reel based on footage from the original movie, the VFX team embellished the base performances for Age of Resistance’s Gelfling with subtle blinks and facial movements to humanise the Gelfling even further.
Podling Phonology! (Image: Netflix)
4) The Podling language is real.
J.M. Lee was the writer of several Dark Crystal young adult novels prior to Age of Resistance even existing as a concept, that ultimately served, alongside previously released graphic novels, as the basis for a lot of the world-building concepts for the show, like the seven Gelfling clans being a matriarchal society.
But Lee’s other major contribution in the writer’s room was his interest in linguistics, creating a Podling-English reference guide given to actors and puppeteers that broke down the phonology and structure of Podling language so they could both accurately pronounce it, but attempt to convey meaning that felt real and understandable if you tried to translate their language into English.
Dixon rehearses for the Wanderer and the Heretic’s show. (Image: Netflix)
5) The crew turned to a YouTuber to help make one of the show’s cleverest moments come to life.
As if there wasn’t enough creative flexing in this show, they also added a bloody puppet show within a puppet show! The mythology-laden moment of puppetry crafted by the Heretic and the Wanderer to show Deet, Rian, Brea and Hup what they need to do to fight back against the Skeksis is one of the most visually imaginative moments in the show.
But while the production crew on the series was jam packed with master puppeteers, for the even smaller puppets these puppets were meant to be manipulating, they turned to YouTuber Barnaby Dixon, who had previously gone viral with his videos about incredibly intricate finger puppet creations he’d made. You can check out some of his videos here!
What it takes to become Skeksis. Well, beyond splitting yourself in two that is. (Image: Netflix)
6) Puppeteering a Skeksis is no easy feat.
From a tiny scale to a far bigger one, the Skeksis were an altogether different challenge for the puppeteers on the show. The new puppets for the villains were actually larger than the ones made for the original movie and weren’t simply just rested on the shoulders of their puppeteer like a Gelfling or Podling could be.
The Skeksis were built on a rig a puppeter could strap into — with just about enough space for a second to also hide under and help manipulate — that gave them the freedom to move with their hand held up manipulating the head and mouth of the Skeksis, while attached around their midriff was a small screen that let the performer get multiple camera feeds to help both shape their performance and also see out of the Sekis costume. A bit more elaborate than simply sticking your hand up through a puppet’s head!
The Frouds working together in the Creature Workshop. (Image: Netflix)
7) Two generations of the Froud family helped bring the show to life — thanks to the Baby from Labyrinth.
The artist Brian Froud, responsible for capturing the quaint fantastical world of Thra for the original film and his wife Wendy — a puppet maker on the original film who met Brian while making it — also worked on Age of Resistance in similar capacities. But the Frouds were also joined by their son, Toby, who acted as a creature and costume designer for Age of Resistance. That meant that the Frouds were often collaborating as production continued, translating Brian’s artwork (he designed many, if not most, the characters and costumes for Age of Resistance) into tangible objects.
And yes, Toby Froud really is the baby from Labyrinth. All grown up, but still working with his parents! Now his work just happens behind the camera.
One of Lore’s puppeters, suited up and ready to be erased out of existence for the final shot. (Image: Netflix)
8) Lore the stone guardian was going to be fully CG, until it was decided to simply blue screen his puppet performers out of the picture.
Even with the decision to be a live-action, primarily puppet-based show, not all characters and creatures in Age of Resistance are purely puppets — while there were full-scale puppets of them for some scenes, the spider-like Arathim, for example, were mostly realised in computer graphics.
Lore, the stone guardian Brea uncovers hidden underneath the throne of the All-Maudra, was going to be one of them... until the puppeteering team saw early designs for the character and potential animation techniques to bring the pile of rocks to life and got excited about the prospect of making Lore a lavish, multi-person puppet. The key? Accepting that they could get Lore’s puppeteers clad in blue screen-material jumpsuits and simply edit them out of shots afterwards.
A CG Lore model to enhance the work done on set with the physical puppet was also made — with the twist that it was animated with a wire frame rig that didn’t just compose Lore himself, but emulated the way the actual puppet was controlled on set, with three humans (one for each arm of lore and then one for its body and feet, essentially having Lore strapped on front of them) walking around behind, to accurately create a similar gait and movement process for the times Lore needed to be partially or fully CG.
The Crystal Calls is something rare — especially for a streaming service undertaking like Age of Resistance. Behind-the-scenes material is usually left to the confines of bite-sized social media snippets or home release bonus features, never enough to truly dive into what it takes to make any show, let alone one as uniquely crafted as Age of Resistance. It’s every bit worth the watch as the show it’s actually about is.
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Scottish Cup open-top bus parade shambles 'must not happen again'
Scottish Cup open-top bus parade debacle 'must not happen again'
Exclusive by Catriona Stewart @LadyCatHT Columnist/reporter
A LOCAL councillor is calling on police, the council and football bosses to meet and assure fans there will be no repeat of the shambles following the Scottish Cup Final.
Following Celtic’s victory, there were plans on May 25 for an open top bus parade through the city to celebrate the win.
But safety fears meant the celebration was called off - leaving supporters gutted.
Local councillor Martin McElroy said he had received a deluge of complaints from fans angry about the re-routing of the bus.
He said: “Football supporters across the world regularly get to celebrate their team’s triumphs with public parades....except in Glasgow.
READ MORE: Celtic fans blasted for leaving Glasgow in ‘disgusting’ state following treble treble street party
“If Hearts, Hibs or Aberdeen won a trophy, it’s a certainty that fans would expect an open top bus through the streets.”
The councillor pointed to other cities where post-football parades are a success and said Glasgow should be aiming for the same.
Mr McElroy added: “Just look at the scenes from Liverpool with the supporters who weren’t able to go to the game but still wanted to enjoy the atmosphere.
“We’ve never really had this in Glasgow for our team’s achievements.
“The chaos from the aftermath of the Scottish Cup final shows that we still have work to do.
“We need to make sure that fans aren’t let down in the future and we can have properly organised events going forward.”
Mr McElroy has written to George Gillespie, Executive Director Neighbourhoods and Sustainability at Glasgow City Council; Peter Lawwell, Chief Executive of Celtic Football Club; and Chief Superintendent Brian McInulty, Divisional Commander - Greater Glasgow Division.
The Parkhead side’s 2-1 win over Hearts at Hampden brought thousands of fans out on the streets to celebrate.
But the excitement over Celtic’s ninth domestic trophy in three years meant there were too many fans in the area spilling into the road, making access for the bus at the Gallowgate a safety concern.
The bus procession through the city streets had been due to leave Clyde Street at 6.30pm but at 7.30pm police told fans the event would not go ahead.
Mr McElroy’s letter reads: “I appreciate that the decision was made with public safety as the primary concern, however the factors that led up to the cancellation were entirely predictably and avoidable.
“I witnessed myself the inadequate preparations for the agreed route with no pedestrian barriers, insufficient stewards or police, conflicting information, and virtually no other arrangements beyond the closure of the road.
“Glasgow has hosted many world class events in the recent past, and we fantastic knowledge and experience. We cannot let incidents like this jeopardise our internationally renowned reputation and we must do everything possible to avoid a repeat of the chaos we saw that day.”
Superintendent John McBride, Greater Glasgow Division, said: "The planned parade by the Celtic Football Club bus following the Scottish Cup Final was re-routed and cancelled, in consultation with the club, on the grounds of public safety.
"The organisation of any similar event would be a matter for clubs. Police Scotland will assist and have a comprehensive policing and traffic management plan in place.
"We have received correspondence from Councillor McElroy and will arrange to meet him to discuss how Police Scotland polices such events in due course."
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Viking Ocean Cruises may only be four years old, but it has already got a reputation for value that has made Australia its second-biggest market. Peter Lynch tries one of the line's Asian journeys. My cruise documents arrive in a felt zip-bag with a quote from Albert Einstein woven on the cover: "The important thing is to never stop questioning". Einstein might have felt right at home on Viking Orion. Its book-lined public spaces, planetarium (complete with resident astronomer) and lecturers would have appealed to the man who produced the theory of relativity. Viking founder and chairman Torstein Hagen, a Norwegian billionaire who conquered Europe's rivers and once inaugurated 14 vessels in one day, says his four-year-old ocean fleet offers "the thinking-person's cruise". But if that sounds like hard work, don't worry. There's plenty of fun to be had on board Orion, and her crew are probably the friendliest bunch I've sailed with. Hagen's "no kids, no casinos" catchcry means his guests are adult not just in age, but also in outlook. And it's a stance that is resonating with a baby-boomer generation - including many Australians. We are sailing on Viking Orion as she travels from Bangkok, Thailand, through Cambodia, Vietnam, China and Hong Kong - a terrific Asian sampler which takes a relaxed journey through the region's most fascinating cultures. The 670 Americans, 60 Australians, 41 Brits and 35 Canadians on board genuinely treasure the peace and tranquillity of sea days, when reading and good food are the order of the day. The ship's Scandinavian interiors are crisp, light and modern. There are nooks and crannies everywhere to hunker down with a good book or enjoy the free wi-fi. High tea in the beautifully designed Wintergarden is as crowded as the dainty cake plates (egg and cucumber sandwiches with crusts off, followed by scones with jam and cream). The Viking Classic Duo play cellos while we feast, and in the evenings, there are shows, an open-air cinema on three of the nights, and solo performers around the bars, while guests settle into comfy designer chairs and sofas for a chat or game of Scrabble and a glass of wine. The port talks are packed and peppered with questions about the local culture and experiences. Enrichment lectures on topics such as Asia's politics, the Vietnam War and the region's history are also surprisingly well attended. The seven-strong Viking ocean fleet is only four years old, but already has a huge fan base. It's not hard to see why. At 930 passengers, the size is just right. Orion can dock close to city centres - in Hong Kong we are at Ocean Terminal, just a stone's throw from the Peninsula Hotel. We see this astonishing city's nightly light show from the upper deck with a glass of bubbly - it has to be one of the best views in town. We get to know quite a lot about the Viking chairman on our journey. Hagen is as proud a Viking as Ragnar Lothbrok from the TV series Vikings, and his ships are a mobile billboard for his culture. There is a small Viking museum, and Scandinavian art is everywhere. There's a Nordic bathing ritual (it involves an ice bucket, steam room, cold bath, sauna, snow grotto and a scrubbing brush - not for the faint-hearted!), a LivNordic Spa and even a Nordic hair ritual. As we sail, we begin to understand Hagen's boast that he never "nickel and dimes" his passengers. Viking Ocean's all-inclusive cruises mean you can pretty well leave your wallet in your cabin. All meals are included, so no specialty charges. And the food on offer in all the restaurants and bars is excellent. Wine and beer are served free with meals, though you can buy a premium drinks package for $28 a night if you like. We opted for one during our Chef's Table meal, and were served an Italian pinot grigio, an American riesling and a Loire Valley dessert wine, accompanied by a running commentary from our sommelier. We particularly loved the way the staff at every restaurant made it a point to fill your glass just before nine o'clock, when the free pouring stops. Food is a high point. Manfredi's - impishly named after one of the owners of rival ultra-luxe line Silversea - is one of the best Italian restaurants we've sampled. And the Chef's Table serves up a series of exclusive dishes every night and there is a Chef's Kitchen, where you can go to local markets with the ship's head chef, then cook what you bought for lunch. You can take one of the included shore excursions at every port, and we found most tours informative and entertaining. The spa's Snow Grotto (a Viking exclusive) steam room, pool and sauna are free, and spa staff members are under instructions not to upsell. In fact, we never felt pressured to buy anything - a very pleasant change from some cruise lines that need onboard revenue to survive. We stayed in a 25-square-metre Deluxe Veranda Stateroom which has a Nespresso coffee maker, soft drinks in the mini bar and snacks that were also free of charge. While maintaining Viking is not a luxury line - Hagen calls it "deluxe" instead - there are many more inclusions than most, making Viking Ocean hard to place in the customary cruise ship categories. For Australians, it's a value proposition hard to resist. Pricewise, Viking sits at about $466 a day per person - a significant difference from Silversea's $620 per day and Seabourn's $892 per day for Asian journeys. The line has confirmed the return of Viking Orion to her seasonal Sydney and Auckland home ports between December 2021 and March 2022 - her fourth consecutive season based Down Under. She will offer six 15-day Australia and New Zealand itineraries from Sydney to Auckland or vice versa, plus a 17-day Komodo and the Australian coast voyage from Bali to Sydney, before sailing Asian routes similar to the one we travelled.
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November 23 2019 - 12:00PM
Viking Orion cruise: putting the journey to the test
There's plenty of fun to be had on board Viking's Orion.
Viking Ocean Cruises may only be four years old, but it has already got a reputation for value that has made Australia its second-biggest market. Peter Lynch tries one of the line's Asian journeys.
My cruise documents arrive in a felt zip-bag with a quote from Albert Einstein woven on the cover: "The important thing is to never stop questioning".
Einstein might have felt right at home on Viking Orion. Its book-lined public spaces, planetarium (complete with resident astronomer) and lecturers would have appealed to the man who produced the theory of relativity.
Viking founder and chairman Torstein Hagen, a Norwegian billionaire who conquered Europe's rivers and once inaugurated 14 vessels in one day, says his four-year-old ocean fleet offers "the thinking-person's cruise".
But if that sounds like hard work, don't worry. There's plenty of fun to be had on board Orion, and her crew are probably the friendliest bunch I've sailed with.
Hagen's "no kids, no casinos" catchcry means his guests are adult not just in age, but also in outlook. And it's a stance that is resonating with a baby-boomer generation - including many Australians.
We are sailing on Viking Orion as she travels from Bangkok, Thailand, through Cambodia, Vietnam, China and Hong Kong - a terrific Asian sampler which takes a relaxed journey through the region's most fascinating cultures.
The 670 Americans, 60 Australians, 41 Brits and 35 Canadians on board genuinely treasure the peace and tranquillity of sea days, when reading and good food are the order of the day.
The ship's Scandinavian interiors are crisp, light and modern. There are nooks and crannies everywhere to hunker down with a good book or enjoy the free wi-fi. High tea in the beautifully designed Wintergarden is as crowded as the dainty cake plates (egg and cucumber sandwiches with crusts off, followed by scones with jam and cream).
The Viking Classic Duo play cellos while we feast, and in the evenings, there are shows, an open-air cinema on three of the nights, and solo performers around the bars, while guests settle into comfy designer chairs and sofas for a chat or game of Scrabble and a glass of wine.
The port talks are packed and peppered with questions about the local culture and experiences. Enrichment lectures on topics such as Asia's politics, the Vietnam War and the region's history are also surprisingly well attended.
The seven-strong Viking ocean fleet is only four years old, but already has a huge fan base. It's not hard to see why. At 930 passengers, the size is just right.
Orion can dock close to city centres - in Hong Kong we are at Ocean Terminal, just a stone's throw from the Peninsula Hotel. We see this astonishing city's nightly light show from the upper deck with a glass of bubbly - it has to be one of the best views in town.
We get to know quite a lot about the Viking chairman on our journey. Hagen is as proud a Viking as Ragnar Lothbrok from the TV series Vikings, and his ships are a mobile billboard for his culture.
There is a small Viking museum, and Scandinavian art is everywhere. There's a Nordic bathing ritual (it involves an ice bucket, steam room, cold bath, sauna, snow grotto and a scrubbing brush - not for the faint-hearted!), a LivNordic Spa and even a Nordic hair ritual.
As we sail, we begin to understand Hagen's boast that he never "nickel and dimes" his passengers. Viking Ocean's all-inclusive cruises mean you can pretty well leave your wallet in your cabin.
All meals are included, so no specialty charges. And the food on offer in all the restaurants and bars is excellent.
Wine and beer are served free with meals, though you can buy a premium drinks package for $28 a night if you like. We opted for one during our Chef's Table meal, and were served an Italian pinot grigio, an American riesling and a Loire Valley dessert wine, accompanied by a running commentary from our sommelier.
We particularly loved the way the staff at every restaurant made it a point to fill your glass just before nine o'clock, when the free pouring stops.
Food is a high point. Manfredi's - impishly named after one of the owners of rival ultra-luxe line Silversea - is one of the best Italian restaurants we've sampled. And the Chef's Table serves up a series of exclusive dishes every night and there is a Chef's Kitchen, where you can go to local markets with the ship's head chef, then cook what you bought for lunch.
You can take one of the included shore excursions at every port, and we found most tours informative and entertaining.
The spa's Snow Grotto (a Viking exclusive) steam room, pool and sauna are free, and spa staff members are under instructions not to upsell. In fact, we never felt pressured to buy anything - a very pleasant change from some cruise lines that need onboard revenue to survive.
We stayed in a 25-square-metre Deluxe Veranda Stateroom which has a Nespresso coffee maker, soft drinks in the mini bar and snacks that were also free of charge.
While maintaining Viking is not a luxury line - Hagen calls it "deluxe" instead - there are many more inclusions than most, making Viking Ocean hard to place in the customary cruise ship categories. For Australians, it's a value proposition hard to resist.
Pricewise, Viking sits at about $466 a day per person - a significant difference from Silversea's $620 per day and Seabourn's $892 per day for Asian journeys.
The line has confirmed the return of Viking Orion to her seasonal Sydney and Auckland home ports between December 2021 and March 2022 - her fourth consecutive season based Down Under.
She will offer six 15-day Australia and New Zealand itineraries from Sydney to Auckland or vice versa, plus a 17-day Komodo and the Australian coast voyage from Bali to Sydney, before sailing Asian routes similar to the one we travelled.
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On DVD/VOD: February 4, 2020
1h 42m | Comedy, Romance
This rom-com inspired by the classic Christmas tune of the same name by the music group Wham! revolves around Kate (Emilia Clarke), who has a job as an elf at a year-round Christmas store. While walking around the streets of London during Christmastime, the bad decisions she's made in her life tend to leave her glum, despite the beautiful displays and sounds of cheer.
That is, until she bumps into Tom (Henry Golding), a happy-go-lucky guy who seems almost too good to be true. Despite being almost complete opposites, the two find themseves attracted to what makes them different, while Tom sees through the barriers Kate has put up. For the first time in a long while, Christmastime becomes one of joy for Kate.
Director: Paul Feig
Producer(s): David Livingstone, Emma Thompson, Jessie Henderson, Paul Feig
Cast: Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Emma Thompson
Writer(s): Emma Thompson, Bryony Kimmings
Official Site: lastchristmasmovie.com
'Last Christmas' Trailer
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Amal at Greenbelt
A greener festival
2019 G-Talks
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What is Greenbelt?
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The Allotment Gallery
The Allotment Gallery is back for its sixth year.
Our pop-up gallery space is housed in a garden shed and it can be found in The Wilderness, playing host to eight fantastic mini-exhibitions across the weekend.
Our 2019 Allotment Gallery Artists:
Virtual Reality Fernforest
by James Bragg
Experience a virtual reality fern forest with treeferns and flowers. By wearing a virtual reality headset a viewer can move around a small area of forest, viewing the plants from different angles.
Dr James Bragg is a mature fine art student at UWE Bristol, having previously worked as a GP. His interests include electronic music, live visual projections and recently he has been exploring virtual reality as an artistic space.
Wit, Wisdom, Colour, Line, Shadow and Light
by Kim Morison
This exhibition will present a series of images printed on rag paper; moments capturing the elements of composition in the ephemera and humour of day to day life.
Kim is an artist, writer and teacher currently living in Australia.
Birds Sing, Dogs Bark
by Anthony Stevens
Two characters that show up regularly in Anthony’s hand embroidered works are the dog and the bird. The dog represents directed anger, common sense and a down to earth approach to living. The bird represents the ability to see a larger perspective and a deep wisdom. Influenced by the Buddhist concept of ‘Nothing is wasted’, his work is made from scrap materials.
Anthony is a self-taught artist who uses his work as a form of self expression.
by Colin Mallett
For Colin, Sculpture is a reflection of his life experiences expressed through steel, cement and ceramics. Using castings of limbs, head and torso segments his sculptures often capture a mood or emotion, and deal with human interaction and experiences as well as popular myths and legends.
Colin is a Lecturer in 3D Art at Exeter Art School and a practicing Artist.
Welcome to my Game of Life!
by Debbie Wood
This mixed media work shows the cross roads and way markers encountered in one women’s journey through this game of life. You, the audience, will have the opportunity to compare, contrast or even question both her and your own life choices, and the logic behind them.
Debbie has recently returned to her love of fine art and is enjoying experimenting with mixed media techniques.
Grey and Dingy Blue
by Stephen Spicer
What it means to be a person who is very long term depressed, anxious, and self-harming.
Grey and a dingy blue. The colours in the inevitable waiting room.
In 2016 Stephen did a show of drawings on mental health; how it affects the person, their carers, the way the system deals with it. This is the sequel. Twenty years on and they are still on the hamster wheel of therapy, potent drugs, despair. The drawings are based on their experiences and those of people who care.
This has been put together with the hope it may articulate what a person in the depths of depression or anxiety finds it hard to say to others, and to encourage you if you support that person.
Steve Spicer is an artist, cartoonist and long-time Greenbelt regular.
One3nine
by Fred Apps
After coming across the phrase “people of no economic value” in an article about work, Fred Apps started to paint the faces of people he saw in the street from memory, to acknowledge that all humans have value.
Fred is an illustrator who as spent many years illustrating children’s books and working in advertising and publishing.
Teiliau Tyddewi • The Tiles of St Davids
by Martin Crampin
Martin is bringing to Greenbelt a series of canvas prints created for an exhibition at St Davids Cathedral. The prints are based on the medieval tiles of St Davids, evoking the art of the tiled floor which has long been a feature of Gothic and Gothic Revival churches. These individual tiles transform into a larger repeating pattern when exhibited as a single work, representing the the Christian Church worldwide whose individuality is defined, but made more complete when interlocking with others.
Martin Crampin is an artist and art historian who makes work based on the medieval and modern visual culture of the church.
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2015 - The Bright Field
2014 - Travelling Light
Visual Arts Outdoors
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Two characters that show up regularly in Anthony's hand embroidered works are the dog and the bird. The dog represents directed anger, common sense and a down to earth approach to living. The bird represents the ability to see a larger perspective and a deep wisdom. Influenced by the Buddhist concept of 'Nothing is wasted', his work is made from scrap materials.
Sunday 12:00
This mixed media work shows the cross roads and way markers encountered in one women's journey through this game of life. You, the audience, will have the opportunity to compare, contrast or even question both her and your own life choices, and the logic behind them.
Monday 13:00
After coming across the phrase "people of no economic value" in an article about work, Fred Apps started to paint the faces of people he saw in the street from memory, to acknowledge that all humans have value.
Fred is an illustrator who as spent many years illustrating children's books and working in advertising and publishing.
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Sources: TenKsolar Winding Down Operations After a Series of Field Failures
Updated 5 p.m PT with comment from APSystems
Eric Wesoff May 09, 2017
Eric Wesoff
Eric Wesoff is Editor-at-Large at Greentech Media. Prior to joining GTM, Eric Wesoff founded Sage Marketing Partners in 2000 to provide sales and marketing-consulting services to venture-capital firms and their portfolio companies in the alternative energy and telecommunications sectors. Mr. Wesoff has become a well-known, respected authority and speaker in these fields.
His expertise covers solar power, fuel cells, biofuels and advanced batteries. His strengths are in market research and analysis, business development and due diligence for investors. He frequently consults for energy startups and Silicon Valley's premier venture capitalists.
TenKsolar, an American builder of integrated high-efficiency solar panels, is winding down its operations, according to sources close to the firm.
Few solar hardware startups survive to adulthood in this ruthlessly competitive market. The demise of many PV firms can be blamed on greed, sloth, pride or any of the other deadly startup sins. But in tenKsolar's case, it appears that rampant inverter failures (from other vendors' equipment) are the cause of this company's imminent end.
The firm was founded in 2008 as a builder of integrated PV panels with intra-module power conditioning in tandem with a reflector. The company started shipping in 2010 with a focus on commercial roofs. It designed a system which mated an "illumination-agnostic solar panel and a novel wiring scheme." Innovations in PV-cell-to-PV-cell interconnections ensured there was no single point of failure, according to Dallas Meyer, the CTO and founder of tenKsolar, in a previous interview. "We're talking 30 percent to 40 percent advantage in power harvesting and a far better LCOE," he said. Meyer no longer works at the company.
In October 2015, tenKsolar had to reprogram or replace APsystems microinverters at about 100 installation sites in Minnesota, most of them residential.
[updated] "We provided tenKsolar with an inverter which met specifications they outlined, however we found that they were operating the product far outside the parameters of those specifications," said Chris Barrett, APsystems' Director of Engineering and Technical Services. "No other APsystems inverters have experienced similar issues."
And just a year and a half ago, tenKsolar raised $25 million from Goldman Sachs, Kresge Foundation, Oaktree Capital Management and Greencoat Capital. Investors from earlier financing rounds included PrairieGold Venture Partners, ESB Novusmodus and Korea's Hanwha. Since 2010, the firm has raised more than $60 million.
TenKsolar claimed it has produced panels for more than 500 installations, with many in the 1-megawatt range. It partially constructs panels in China and completes them in Minnesota.
At one point, tenKsolar employed more than 90 workers in its Bloomington factory. The CEO at the time, Joel Cannon, said the firm expected sales of $40 million in 2015 and $100 million in 2016. Last year, the company named Jeffrey Hohn, former GM of 3M's renewable energy division, as CEO.
Hohn and other executive staff have not responded to inquiries from GTM.
We've heard from several sources close to the firm suggesting that microinverters, this time from a different vendor (Lead Solar), are the cause of a series of disastrous field failures.
There were "catastrophic potting failures on their Lead Solar 700 and 1400 inverters, and they're failing everywhere," said a source.
Layoffs have impacted "two-thirds" of the staff, with the rest slated to be let go by the end of June. The company is selling off its inventory and looking for a buyer for its technology.
EPC customers of tenKsolar are "using Dow 832 sealant to seal existing Lead Solar 700 W and 1,400 W inverters that are failing from water intrusion owing to failed potting installation during manufacturing in China," a source said.
TenK had a number of good design ideas but "should have focused on one or two of those ideas," according to sources, who acknowledged the difficulty of popularizing a unique solar panel. GTM Research solar analysts and tenKsolar partners appeared to genuinely like the company's technology. Price point was a big issue, but in the end, inverter choices hastened tenKsolar's downfall.
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Several turns after the disappearance of the High Queen's successor, rumors of a plague spread across the Empire of Mu. Two parties, the Rebellion and the Council, clash over the strange phenomenon and its source, the Tainted.
Cruentus Fate, a young Royal from the second kingdom of Mu, becomes entangled in the battle for the Capital as she and her brother, Abyssus, seek out the truth about their relationship with the enigmatic Grim. Her life turns upside down when she's separated from her brother and sold to the brothel by their father, the King of Macellarius. The brothel's Madam, Fortuna, takes Fate under her wing and broadens her knowledge of the Empire, the war at hand, and the secret behind her existence.
With her new understanding, Fate sets out to restore balance to the Empire, and to recover her brother from their father's clutches. First, she must rally the support of the unstable prince of the neighboring kingdom.
Around every bend lies another dark secret about the world she lives in, and the more she uncovers, the more entangled she becomes in the web of lies her family has spun.
Book 1: The Spinner's Web
Welcome to the Grim's Truth Official Website.
On this page, you will find a guide of characters throughout Book 1: Rota Fortunae. Click the READ MORE button to see full renders and character details.
Click through the gallery below to see different scenes from our first book, The Spinner's Web!
Don't see your favorite scene? Request it on our Submissions Page.
"From the moment I picked up this book, I could tell it was different, even the texture of the cover...like a glove that fit perfectly.
I was drawn in, like an un-suspecting prey in a spider's web."
"Book 1 of ROTA FORTUNAE presents a compelling puzzle of world building and story that proves to be quite rewarding. I feel like there's quite a bit I'm missing, but I look forward to reading it again and reading future books to see how it all comes together. Great characters, world, etc. Definitely worth reading."
Sheila D.
Trusty Trevs
"Highly recommend this book. It is written in an interesting way that makes you think and become highly involved with the characters. Haven’t read anything this thought provoking in a long time."
"I enjoyed the developing story and the variety of characters introduced in this first book. I am looking forward to be succeeding books to see how the story unravels and how the characters interact in the future."
"I was not expecting to become so hooked on a series so quickly. I read alot. Like hundres of books and I've never come across a series so addicting as Grims Truth. I thought I knew epic fantasies from growing up with Harry potter and reading Lord of the rings. This brings it to a whole different level. Not only are there multiple universes, different locations, and dark and mysterious plots but the characters are what stole my vote. They are so well written and each has there own personality with there own story to tell. Not just a throw away character. And some you might think play no part, actually had a huge deal to do with what was going on!"
"I really enjoyed reading this amazing story! It was more than I could ask for! The way the author(s) draw you in with how the characters are being described and how they interact with each other in such a diverse way."
Esther L. Beltran
"Wow, what a way to begin a new fantasy series. Co-authors Isu Yin and Fae Yang have made quite the impression with their impressive first book of their Grims’ Truth Series published by Evolved Publishing: Rota Fortunae. It has elements fantasy fans would expect to find without the clichés readers normally come across. True, magic is perhaps the most dominate element within this fantasy, but what makes this story so endearing is the fact that the authors’ magic is written about in a rather realistic fashion."
Joshua Grant
Alicia C. Smock
"Book 1 of The Spinner's Web presents a compelling puzzle of world building and story that proves to be quite rewarding. I feel like there's quite a bit I'm missing, but I look forward to reading it again and reading future books to see how it all comes together. Great characters, world, etc. Definitely worth reading."
"This book immerses the reader in the power of language, the molding of interspecies attitudes, and the daunting task of taking charge of one’s future. It will make you think deeply about culture in general!"
Corine Ann Barnes
"Wow, what a way to begin a new fantasy series. Co-authors Isu Yin and Fae Yang have made quite the impression with their impressive first book of their Grims’ Truth Series published by Evolved Publishing: The Spinner's Web. It has elements fantasy fans would expect to find without the clichés readers normally come across. True, magic is perhaps the most dominate element within this fantasy, but what makes this story so endearing is the fact that the authors’ magic is written about in a rather realistic fashion."
The world in The Spinner's Web created by Isu Yin and Fae Yang is really cool and imaginative! Yin and Yang (yes, seriously) have built a cast of fun characters that are confronted with deep challenges, epic battles, and an unspeakable evil that’s trying to destroy an already divided world. I love the freshness of this novel and can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next one!
"After reading this story, it really made me think. I thought it was a mix of fantasy with a splash of fairy tale mixed in. I found it surprisingly addicting and different. Once I finished the first chapter I had to keep reading to see what happened to Fate and what was really going on. I thought there were good guys and bad guys and terrible people I liked to hate. Just a wildly different story. Plus it was amazing what Fate had to learn and I really wanted to know what her destiny would be and what paths she would choose. A few twists were here and there and never quite knew what would come next. I received an advance copy and liked it. Cannot wait to see what happens next. I expect to be surprised."
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GRIMS' TRUTH OFFICIAL WEBSITE
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Laura Ashley rebrand begins at Burnham Beeches Hotel
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Burnham Beeches Hotel, located in South Buckinghamshire, has revealed a first look at its new Laura Ashley designed bedrooms, as it begins its transformation to rebrand as a Laura Ashley Hotel.
The four-star hotel is currently undergoing a major refurbishment and later this year will become the third hotel in the Laura Ashley Hotels portfolio.
The rooms are decorated with accessories from the Laura Ashley home furnishings range, including large gold circular mirrors and antique-style brass glass frame pendant lights. The bathrooms feature a fresh colour palette, with a pattern tile floor design. The interior design will be extended across the hotel.
Rebecca Fewings, marketing manager for Laura Ashley Hotels, said: “We’re delighted that the first steps have begun to transform Burnham Beeches Hotel as it joins the Laura Ashley Hotels portfolio later this year. A thorough refurbishment is underway and outline planning permission has been agreed. It is a very exciting time for the hotel.”
The 82-bedroom Burnham Beeches hotel will continue to undergo restoration and renovation throughout the property as part of the rebrand. The Laura Ashley Hotel portfolio, which also includes The Belsfield Hotel, Windermere, and soon to include The Chace Hotel in Coventry from July 2018, aims to offer guests an “authentic home from home experience” against the backdrop of the Laura Ashley Home range in properties across the UK.
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James Harden scores 60 as Rockets rout Atlanta
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Jonathan Feigen , Houston Chronicle Nov. 30, 2019 Updated: Nov. 30, 2019 10:47 p.m.
1of19Rockets guard James Harden, right, shoots against Atlanta’s Evan Turner during Saturday night’s blowout of the Hawks at Toyota Center. Harden finished with his fourth career 60-point game.Photo: Michael Wyke, FRE / Associated Press
2of19Houston Rockets guards Russell Westbrook (0) and James Harden, behind, laugh after a score against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
3of19Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore (16) loses a rebound in front of Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
4of19Houston Rockets guard Chris Clemons, middle, drives between Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len, left, and guard Tyrone Wallace, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
5of19Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce claps for his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
6of19Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni stands on the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
7of19Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots against Atlanta Hawks guard Evan Turner (1) as DeAndre' Bembry (95) and Tyrone Wallace (8) look on during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
8of19Houston Rockets guard James Harden, middle, drives between Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando, left, and guard Tyrone Wallace during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
9of19Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks to pass the ball under pressure from Atlanta Hawks guard DeAndre' Bembry (95) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
10of19Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts as he drives past Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
11of19Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore (16) dunks the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
12of19Atlanta Hawks guard DeAndre' Bembry (95) knocks the ball away from Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
13of19Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (17) drives in front of Atlanta Hawks guard Allen Crabbe, back, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
14of19Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) drives past Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
15of19Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore (16) hangs on the rim after his dunk as Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
16of19Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) tries to drive around Houston Rockets forward Gary Clark (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
17of19Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) passes the ball in front of Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (17) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
18of19Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots between Atlanta Hawks guard Evan Turner (1) and forward Bruno Fernando (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
19of19Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) hangs on the rim after his dunk as James Harden (13) and Atlanta Hawks guard Allen Crabbe (33) look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Photo: Michael Wyke/Associated Press
Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni caught James Harden on his way back from the shower to share a last laugh.
More than share a word or a chuckle, D’Antoni offered a pantomime, step-ping back and mimicking Harden’s left-handed delivery one more time, re-calling the 3s that were increasingly ridiculous — and unstoppable — through the night.
The Hawks had thrown everything they had at James Harden. They did not have much, with tired legs sapping the energy from an already shoddy de-fense. But what they might have lacked in quality, they had in variety.
The Rockets torched every scheme, every trap, every double team, then got out of the way for Harden to offer one more blast, scoring 29 of his 60 points in the third quarter to drive the Rockets to a 158-111 romp that was not even that close.
So, when asked about one of the 3-pointers that was particularly unfair, a 28-footer over Jabari Parker, D’Antoni considered all he had seen in four season and was still amazed into offering an impression.
“He’s so good, I don’t know how he does it,” D’Antoni said of the futility of defending Harden one-on-one. “I’ve never seen anybody have the strength where he can shoot over 6-10 guys and whap!
The Hawks had no intention of asking anyone to defend Harden without help. They came with double teams and traps. They went with a box-and-one, or something that looked like one. They Rockets torched them all, like body shots that left the Hawks weak and wobbly.
With that, the Hawks went back to the drawing board and trashed it, leaving a rotation of defenders on Harden island where at least they could suffer alone.
“I was just being aggressive,” Harden said. “A couple minutes into the game, they let me play one-on-one, then they started to trap. I just read what the defense was giving me and try to attack it as best as possible.”
Harden said he did not know what he was scoring in the third quarter, never considered going back in the game in the fourth quarter to score two more points to establish a new career high. D’Antoni was not tempted.
“You guys would kill me if I did that and he got hurt,” D’Antoni said, presum-ably not being literal. “I’d kill myself, first of all. Then, you’d shoot me.”
Harden had already become the third player in the past 25 seasons to score 60 points without playing in the fourth quarter, joining Klay Thompson and Kobe Bryant. His fourth career 60-point game moved him into a tie with Jordan for the third-most career 60-point games, two shy of Bryant’s total and 28 from Wilt Chamberlain’s collection.
No one had ever done it in as few shots, with Harden making 16 of 24 at-tempts and 8 of his 14 3s.
His latest run into the record books, however, began with the Rockets tak-ing apart the Hawks defense with aggressive and decisive passing and shot making after Harden gave up the ball.
Ben McLemore, starting with Danuel House Jr. joining Clint Capela as out with an illness, had a season-high 24 points, making 6 of 11 3-pointers, adding a career-high 13 rebounds. Russell Westbrook needed to play just 27 minutes to score 15 points with eight rebounds and eight assists.
The Rockets shot so well, they had 25 3-pointers for the fifth time in the past two seasons. In league history, the rest of the NBA has reached 25 3s in a game once.
That was enough to force the Hawks to try something else, even if that meant inviting Harden to light them up.
“One of the timeouts I told the guys, ‘they got to take it (the double team) off pretty soon because everybody else was hitting shots all over the place,” D’Antoni said. “He just goes around them and scores anyway.
“We were getting everything we drew up. It wasn’t fair to them because they were tired. You can see when you don’t have legs, it’s tough.”
On Saturday, defending the Rockets was tougher than “tough,’ defending Harden impossible.
“What he does, he does it so consistently,” Austin Rivers said. “It’s like any-thing else, you get used to it. You do anything night after night people … grow unappreciative of it. The world or basketball fans are very unapprecia-tive of James’ scoring. What he’s doing has not been seen. My man had 60 and didn’t play in the fourth quarter.”
The Hawks showed their appreciation for what they were up against with what they tried to do to stop it, and with what happened when they tried something else.
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Jonathan Feigen has been the Rockets beat writer since 1998 and a basketball nut since before Willis Reed limped out for Game 7. He became a sports writer because the reporter that was supposed to cover the University of Delaware basketball team decided to instead play one more season of college lacrosse and has never looked back.
Feigen, who has won APSE, APME and United States Basketball Writers Association awards from El Campo to Houston, came to Texas in 1981 to cover the Rice Birds, was Sports Editor in Garland before moving to Dallas to cover everything from the final hurrah of the Southwest Conference to SMU after the death penalty.
After joining the Houston Chronicle in 1990, Feigen has covered the demise of the SWC, the rise of the Big 12 and the Rockets at their championship best.
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17/03/2019 /41 Comments/in Big Race Previews - Cheltenham Festival | geegeez.co.uk, Horse Racing Blog - News & Info | geegeez.co.uk /by Matt Bisogno
The stands have once again fallen silent after four breathless days of racing on Cleeve Hill, and the Cheltenham Festival 2019 is now confined to the memory banks and the history books. It was a captivating, challenging, emotional roller coaster of a week; these are my Festival reflections.
Champion Hurdler?
In the build up to the opening day, pundits and punters alike were relishing a duel between Apple's Jade and Buveur d'Air - or in some cases a three-way-go including Laurina - but what came to pass was one of those everyday 'you couldn't script it' scenarios for which racing's glorious uncertainty is known.
First, Apple's Jade was taken on at a helter-skelter lick by Melon, her chance seemingly compromised by this manoeuvre as she faded tamely into sixth. Meanwhile, reigning two-time champ, Buveur d'Air - with his trademark slick low jumping - took a liberty, and a consequential tumble, at the third flight. In so doing, he brought down Sharjah.
With the top two out of the race, as well as one of the key form line horses, surely it was Laurina's Champion Hurdle to lose? Lose it she did, the talk of her ascendancy proving some way wide of the mark. She was the only one of the supposed main three that had the chance to run her race, and she failed big time on this step up in grade. No obvious excuses there.
For Apple's Jade, it was a fourth visit to Cheltenham and a third defeat at a track where she seems to be beset by misfortune whether it's being in season, getting compromised on the lead or something else. It is not unreasonable to assume, given the full body of her work, that she is unsuited by the track.
And what of the winner and the placed horses? Espoir d'Allen, a progressive five-year-old bringing an eight-from-nine career record to the party, enhanced that to nine out of ten on this second attempt at Grade 1 company. He was soundly enough beaten in the Spring Juvenile Hurdle, his sole previous G1 effort, in February last year but may have been unsuited to the steady pace there.
This was fiercely run. Mark Walsh sat in midfield, away from the crazy tempo up top and, avoiding the fallers, came through almost in his own time to saunter fifteen lengths clear of a gallant but spent Melon, with 80/1 poke Silver Streak back in third.
Handicapping the race is difficult, especially for those intent on literal interpretations. Fortunately, some clever bods - notably Simon Rowlands in this piece on the ATR website - have confirmed what the peepers were suggesting: that they went way too fast early and slowed up dramatically late.
To contextualise that, Rowlands notes that the Champion Hurdle was run four seconds - about twenty lengths - faster to the third flight, and yet the differential at the line was a mere two-and-a-half lengths. Pace collapse territory. That enabled Mark Walsh and Espoir d'Allen to record even fractions throughout in a sort of tortoise and hare setup - if it's not beyond rude to refer to a Champion Hurdler as a tortoise!
The fact that Melon, spoiler-in-chief for the favourite, was able to cling valiantly to second in spite of running remarkably inefficiently anchors the form in my book. Five-year-olds have a notoriously weak record in the Champion Hurdle and, while that alone is far from sufficient to crab the victor, the nature of the run of the race with - as Rowlands again notes - the first six home in the Supreme bettering the Champion Hurdle runner-up's time leads me to downgrade the race in form terms.
Projecting to this time next year, Espoir can certainly win another Champion Hurdle: he'll be a year older and stronger, and he has that crucial track experience to boot. But he's a lousy price at 7/2 in a place (6/1 tops still not enticing). Buveur d'Air will be nine next year, an age that didn't stop Hurricane Fly or Rooster Booster this century, and won't stop him if his appetite is undiminished after this spill. Apple's Jade will surely not contest this again; ditto Laurina. Melon at 25/1 could be interesting each way though he's shown himself to be beatable, albeit in very different setups and where he's run above himself both times.
But the one which might be most appealing for long-range forecasters is City Island. The Ballymore winner has a much better record than the Supreme winner in the Champion Hurdle, and Martin Brassil's six-year-old was comfortably the best with all the right horses close enough behind to suggest there was no fluke to the performance. Enthusiasm for the 33/1 is tempered markedly by connections referencing the Stayers' Hurdle (for which he is 20/1) as his target in post-race debriefs; with that in mind, splitting stakes may be more sensible (if taking a price 359 days before an event is ever sensible).
National Hunt Chase 'Disgrace'
The National Hunt Chase is the second oldest race at the Festival, after the Grand Annual, but it has been run the most times due to the latter named being dropped for a chunk of the late 1800's - so wikipedia tells me, anyway. I also learn there that the race was considered the second most important, after the Grand National, in the calendar until the 1930's.
It is a four mile race for novice chasers ridden by amateur riders. For as long as I've been blogging and previewing Cheltenham - which is eleven years now, gulp - I've made mildly condescending noises about it. That's because I'm not a traditionalist, you see; I view most races through the prism of the sport as I see it and, naturally, as a wagering conduit.
This year, with welfare and good intentions aforethought, a number of jockeys in the race - notably Declan Lavery, who rode third placed Jerrysback - got into hot water with the stewards for persisting when their horses were considered by the arbiters to be too tired. These decisions have been roundly lambasted by horsemen of all vintages.
I am neither a traditionalist, as mentioned, nor a horseman, and additionally I have sympathy with the less militant parts of the welfare lobby, which leads me to an often conflicted head space on jump racing, a pursuit I love more deeply than flat racing. In that confused context, here's where I've got to: there WAS a problem in the National Hunt Chase - there simply has to be when, despite changes to attract a better class of horse and despite amateur jockeys being closer to their professional counterparts in ability terms than at any other time in history, eighteen horses set out and only four finished.
Of the fourteen non-completions, eight fell, one of which sustained fatal injuries.
Quite frankly, that is bullshit.
I happened to watch the race with a fairly senior member of the BHA, and we both audibly winced when the wonderful mare Atlanta Ablaze came down two out. It was a bridge too far for a pair of hardened NH spectators.
Here's the thing: this race is hideously anachronistic. It is probably twenty years past its sell by date, hence the ongoing tinkering with its conditions.
I know that the trads will lobby for its retention and I understand the reasons why. But it cannot be countenanced for another year in its current format. Blaming the jockeys for trying their best in a race which makes extraordinary demands of both humans and equines, each group inexperienced in the context of the meeting as a whole, is big-time deflection.
The issue here is the race, or rather its conditions. Here is a suggestion, not intended as a 'we should do this' blueprint, but as a strawman starting point to be discussed, pulled apart, iterated and refined.
The National Hunt Chase should be run over three and a half miles. It would still be the longest main track race at the Festival but it would be one-eighth less attritional. It should be contested only by horses with a defined level of experience and also, potentially, with an approved level of jumping ability. It should have a ratings ceiling to prevent the dilution of the RSA Chase, and a floor to prevent horses being outclassed and put at risk. Horses should be six or older (almost all are), and carry eleven stone rather than 11-06 (and jockeys will have to be able to do the weight without wasting/fasting). Jockeys should have a defined level of ability/experience to ride.
All of the above would make the race less testing; none of the above would make the race less compelling. Let's sort this crap out and stop blaming jockeys for the errors of history and the programme book.
Joyful Thursday
If racing has a propensity to shoot itself in the foot, it also continues to produce human (and equine) interest stories of almost universal appeal. Last Thursday's racing looks set to be as enduring as it was endearing - it truly was one of the great days of racing.
Victory for the resurgent former Triumph Hurdler, Defi Du Seuil, was a terrific start. JP McManus is one of the more likeable of racing's mega-rich, for all that he is domiciled in Switzerland for tax efficiency purposes (he does distribute funds across a number of sports in Britain and Ireland which, I guess, is a more expedient direct contribution to racing), and his colours were worn to victory three times on this day.
Defi is a bit of a forgotten horse in a way. Considering he's won eleven of his sixteen races, and five of seven races at Cheltenham, he has been spoken of in somewhat disrespectful tones in the lead up to the JLT Chase. But he showed his usual class and some of his more occasional mettle to repel a regular rival, Lostintranslation, and confirm the Scilly Isles Novices' Chase form. This was the first winner of the Scilly Isles to double up in the JLT, breaking a sequence of second places.
That was but an amuse bouche for a couple of scintillating main courses. Before those, there was the Geraghty master class on Sire du Berlais, a horse that was sent off 4/1 favourite but traded as high as 240 in running. He looked cooked but BJG conjured a magic ride to get by one challenger and repel another in a tight finish.
Then came those delicious appetisers, starting with the Ryanair. This is a race which has been - rightly, in my view - called out in the past as a hiding place for second tier Champion Chase or Gold Cup prospects; but the 2019 renewal was a proper horse race, one packed with legitimate two-and-a-half-milers and legitimate Grade 1 horses.
From the veteran Un De Sceaux to Gold Cup non-staying fourth, Road To Respect, to Arkle victor, Footpad, to Cheltenham specialist, Frodon, all were worthy players for whom, with the possible exception of Footpad, this was undoubtedly the right race. Chuck in last year's winner Balko des Flos and another winner from Festival 2018, The Storyteller, as well as high class second season chaser, Monalee, and it was truly a deep and classy field.
Sometimes such setups disappoint, runners failing to show their true ability left and right. Not this time. It was a super race from start to finish, with a fairy tale outcome.
Frodon, incredibly, has only recently celebrated his seventh birthday and yet seems to have been around forever. Since joining Paul Nicholls he's made Cheltenham home, winning five of nine chase starts at the track. That palmarès was rounded off prior to Joyful Thursday by a huge performance off 164 (and top weight) in handicap company, and a battling victory in the Grade 2 Cotswold Chase over a trip beyond his comfort zone. Here he added a first Grade 1 success in typical front-running heart-on-sleeve style.
In the aftermath it was left to Frodon's rider, Bryony Frost, to speak for her horse. Her affection for their partnership, her joy at what they'd just achieved together, and her youth and exuberance are the sorts of PR racing can't buy. Her post-race anthropomorphism of Frodon to any microphone that was turned on was beautifully sincere, faintly bonkers and, frankly, absolutely bloody marvellous. That Bryony adorned many of the newspaper front pages as well as their other covers on Friday morning was a much-needed shot in the arm for a sport sometimes struggling for relevancy in a world that increasingly fails to 'get it'.
And, if that wasn't enough, Cheltenham Thursday - so often the poor relation of the four day meeting - was able to sustain the Festival feel-good factor through the day's other championship event, the Stayers' Hurdle. This time it was Andrew Gemmell, a racing nut who has been blind since birth, who was the centre of attention.
His Festival had already been noteworthy when Discorama, a horse he part owns, ran a brave second in the National Hunt Chase. But this lad, owned outright and a strong favourite for the long distance hurdle crown, was the one that carried his hopes and dreams. Trained by Emma Lavelle and ridden by Aidan Coleman, both seeking their first Festival Grade 1's, those who could watch the race were left in no doubt from some way out about who would win; at least not until a horlicks at the last which would have floored a more fatigued horse.
Gemmell, reliant on the on-course commentary, would also have heard a cacophony of gasps to attest to the late drama which unfolded at the final flight. But Paisley Park, and Coleman and Lavelle, and Andrew Gemmell were not to be denied this joyful moment on Joyful Thursday.
What a day of racing that was. Alas, racing is never all 'up'.
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same
Kipling's these days almost trite verse about the journey to manhood will rarely have been more apposite than in the case of the boy-man Joseph O'Brien and the emerging brilliance of his four-year-old, Sir Erec. O'Brien is more than a chip off the old block, he is a carbon copy of the determination, diligence and intelligence of his father, Aidan.
Not 26 until May and rider of the winners of two Derby's, a 2000 Guineas and a St Leger, he already has a Classic victory and a Melbourne Cup win as a trainer. Although not named on the license at the time of Ivanovich Gorbatov's Triumph Hurdle win of 2016, he was widely rumoured to have been the trainer then; this was his chance to get a first Grade 1 win at the Festival.
But disaster tragically did strike. On the landing side of the fourth flight, Sir Erec broke a leg - I'm not sure how, I haven't been able to bring myself to watch the recording yet - leading to his inevitable euthanizing.
As I've already said, I'm an animal lover and a fan of the sport. In these days of heightened sensitivity in all walks of life - it sometimes feels like we're returning to a 17th century puritanical era - harmonising those two attributes, animal lover/NH fan, is increasingly difficult to explain to those who don't follow the game.
How can you love a sport where horses of the quality, beauty and, yes, purity of Sir Erec are allowed to be sacrificed? It's a deep and nuanced question, and it has different answers depending on who is asking. It's a huge issue, maybe for another day, but suffice it to say that I was reminded of Our Conor and that difficult day, and the nausea in the pit of the stomach remained through the rest of Friday afternoon.
But there is more to life. Indeed, JPOB probably couched it better than anyone when he was quoted as follows:
“We’re devastated about what happened to Sir Erec, but when you see what happened in New Zealand last night it puts it all into perspective…” – classy words from @JosephOBrien2 on the extremely sad loss of Sir Erec pic.twitter.com/5XYCrn57Al
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) March 15, 2019
Horse racing in the moment is everything, but when we pull our heads from the trough and see the stuff going on outside...
Gold Cup win no silver lining
We need to talk about Willie. Again. Some won't hear of such as what is to follow, but the evidence is growing and only faintly masked by the excellent performance of Al Boum Photo in winning the Gold Cup. At a time when, as mentioned already, racing is fighting a battle against a rising tide of animal welfare sympathisers, faller - and especially fatality - rates are something which are going to be closely scrutinised.
Any horse can fall of course, and misfortune is as accepted as it is unwelcome in the winter game. But some incur greater levels of misfortune than others. To paraphrase the peerless Oscar Wilde (without intention to belittle the subject),
To lose one horse may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two looks like carelessness
The Mullins stable saddled two of the three horses fatally injured at last week's Festival.
Obviously that's a tiny number and could easily be noise. Indeed it is very likely noise in and of itself. But, when looking at larger datasets, we see a similar pattern. Here, for instance, are the fall/unseat rates at this year's Festival:
Total Fall/Unseat - 32/498 (6.4%)
WPM Fall/Unseat - 5/59 (8.5%)
That's still a tiny sample, so let's expand to 2009+ at the Festival, eleven years and all of the data in geegeez.co.uk's Query Tool:
Total Fall/Unseat - 368/5315 (6.9%)
Total Fall/Unseat excl WPM - 327/4852 (6.8%)
WPM Fall/Unseat - 41/463 (8.9%)
Regardless of how many more competitive runners the trainer has, this is a significant outlier at the top of an unwelcome chart. Comparing with his most immediate Cheltenham Festival peers - Messrs. Elliott (14/181, 7.7%), Henderson (19/401, 4.7%) and Nicholls (23/321, 7.2%) - fails to improve the picture by relativity.
And yet still some may contend that the samples are too small. So, as one final set of data, here are the fall/unseat figures (chase races only) for all starters in UK and Irish races since 1st January 2015 for a select group of top trainers:
The obvious next question is, "Why?".
It is not for me to answer that: I don't have any 'in' on the yard nor do I think value is added by speculating on the basis of nothing. However, I will reference this quote from the trainer regarding Cilaos Emery, a horse who missed the Festival, that might just offer a window on this world:
He pulled a muscle schooling in Navan the other day. That's why you didn't see him this morning. We'll have to wait and see how he's going to come out of it. If he doesn't come out of it in the next seven days, then I think we might have to draw stumps for Cheltenham. That's a disappointment, but when you school them you take your chance.
When you school them you take your chance...
Give Back Friday
On a wagering note, the week went well for me personally, and also for keen followers of the previews I penned on here. 40/1 advised William Henry was an obvious highlight from an odds perspective, though I was far more invested in shorter-priced runners, including my biggest bets of the week on Road To Respect - who blew his chance by bungling all of the last three fences - and Native River, who ran a creditable race which was only good enough for fourth. I'd had an overstaked each way bet on Anibale Fly at 33/1 which took some of the heat out of the Gold Cup situation but that, and small nibbles at big prices on Hazel Hill, could not quite cover the Friday losers elsewhere.
The County Hurdle (We Have A Dream 2nd at 25/1), Grand Annual (failed to have a small bet on the 66/1 winner, first time I've not backed him in four spins in this race) and Martin Pipe (over-staked bet on Dallas Des Pictons 2nd at 7/2) are races where you're not supposed to pick up. In fact the first and last of that trio were perfectly gettable - just not by me.
Adding into that a personal and perennial inability to identify the winners of either the Gold Cup or Triumph Hurdle, and the crap shoot that is the Albert Bartlett and oftentimes the Foxhunters as well, you'll see why I consider it 'Give Back Friday'; though of course that assumes that you've borrowed some off those lovely bookie types from Tuesday to Thursday.
How was it for you? Feel free to leave a comment below - I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Tags: Champion Hurdle form, Cheltenham Festival 2019, Frodon, Willie Mullins fallers
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reynard says:
Great preview on the four days matt very interesting articles with much in depth information.
Have you had time to analyze how the bad bets to avoid at cheltenham finished up after the four days. Another year is a long time to wait?
Thanks again for all your time and efforts on this site.Kevin
Matt Bisogno says:
Not looked yet, Kevin, but I will do. With Paul Nicholls faring betting than usual, it will be interesting (and probably a negative bottom line). I’ll update the post in the comments when I get a chance – later today, hopefully.
Just to say I’ve updated that post now – quite interesting P/L figures, highlighted there in red:
https://www.geegeez.co.uk/cheltenham-festival-avoiding-the-bad-bets/
Stuart Parkes says:
Finished up over the week my hunch for some shocks proved correct
£20 win klassical dream 6/1 + forecast
£3 win espoir d’Allen 20/1
Mares had the forecast after benie fell
City island £15 win 11/1
£3 win envoi Allen 20/1
Eglantine de seuil £6win at 65 (also had 2nd to win wish I did forecast haha)
Pentland hills £10 win 20/1
Minella indo £3 win 65/1
Al boum photo £10 win 20/1
Hazel hill £15 win 7/1
And like you didn’t back croco bay for the 1st time in this race and it romped in gutted
Well done, Stuart. I presume you also had some losers, too. Otherwise, I need to borrow your crystal ball!!! 😉
yeah my 2 biggest loses were clan des obeaux £20 win at 7/1 and Derrinross £30 win at 12/1. Also talked myself into the mullins pair in the opener so the win on klassical dream was offset by a £15 loss on aramon. overall started with 400 (100 per day before extras from wins) ended on 1800. cant complain although i see rich people like the golfer sticking £240 on 1 bet and wish i could do the same lol
Jossy says:
Worst type of ‘after-timing’ comment ever!
Put them all up beforehand did you? Link to it? If not, then do one!
Ben Blane says:
Couldn’t agree more with your comments on the national hunt race. The welfare of the animals and jockeys should be paramount. Its got to change.
RonCombo says:
Thoughtful, well-nuanced piece Matt. Enjoyed reading that. Thank you.
Native River and Crooks Peak (amongst others!) did for me. I can only thank you from the bottom of my heart for City Island and William Henry.
I thought JPOB’s comment was the best contextual comment of the week in the face of so much hysteria.
No greater animal lover than me, but I recognise that death is part of the venture for both parties, human and equine, and will never give up the game – despite the casualties.
The worst maybe yet to come, in terms of adverse publicity.
I think it is relevant, after this year, to remind ourselves that a crippling injury, or a mortal one, has yet to happen to a female rider, at one of the annual festivals.
The virulent anti-sport posting, following the deaths of our equine participants, will be as nothing, if such a severe accident befalls a woman.
The sport may never recover from such an adverse occasion.
kemal says:
Unfair to cast aspersions on Willie Mullins I think..a few reasons that he has more fallers and unseats…his horses are usually bang in contention so therefore run further in races than a lot of others which have been pulled up and so are under pressure at the business end of the race.Ruby and Paul Townend seem to make a lot of mistakes at the last as they have a tiring horse in with a winning chance. Also Irish horses tend to run on soft or heavy ground more times than English horses due to their weather in Ireland!…and therefore might be more tired coming to the final stages.The man is a genius..we should revel in his expertise not make snidey comments! I know you don’t like criticism Matt so I look forward to your reply! 😉
Hi Kemal
I (obviously) don’t agree. My reply, based on reference to the facts I’ve already published, is not that I don’t like criticism but rather that you have nothing to support your statement that ‘the man is a genius’.
There are direct comparisons with Gordon Elliott who runs twice as many horses and has just about as many winners. I strongly feel that the comments and observations – not aspersions by any stretch – are both contextualised and justified. The comments are not snidey – the quote is from the trainer himself. Whatever your preconception about his ‘genius’, data are data, and they paint an incontrovertible picture.
Adrian Rigby says:
I am very surprised to see someone who makes his living from the support suggest we are “sacrificing horses” for our enjoyment. Wouldn’t it be ironic if the sport was stopped because comments like yours are taken to heed.
I would much rather listen to the comments of Sir AP McCoy, a man with just a little bit more experience of riding these great animals than most, before listening to a “bandwagon bill”.
FWIW, my take is that some of the fences looked a lot stiffer than at previous festivals,and I noted to friends that mistakes were ending in falls a lot more than usual, very much like we saw on Betfair day, up at Haydock earlier in the year.
McCoy has nothing to offer the debate. His sole concern is maximising what jockeys, trainers and owners can get out of a horse. Saying that people who are concerned about animal welfare know nothing about horse racing is just cretinous. What do they need to know? If, as Matt says, there are inexperienced jockeys riding inexperienced horses that is a recipe for disaster, If a horse is clearly out on its feet and being whipped to get into a place that’s abuse. McCoy, like Ruby Walsh, has never shown genuine concern for animal welfare and there are more intelligent people than him outside of horse racing whose opinions are much more valid.
great article Matt, very difficult to summarise all 4 days isn’t it, but you did a great job. We also got to see the brilliant Altior win at his 4th successive festival and a really good RSA where the front 2 in particular and first 3 looks fabulous 2nd season prospects.
And also, some of the other stories, Rachel Blackmore of course, Kielan Woods riding a winner for Ben Case, Jamie Codd’s 2 winners and finally, the maestro himself, Tiger Roll winning at his 4th festival by a mighty 22 lengths.
I’m going to spend this week myself going through the Festival. The National Hunt Chase is a tricky problem, but I think you’ve made a good start with your proposals there.
Peter Borg-Neal says:
What did you make of the way Donagh Meyler rode Dallas Des Pictons? Looked to me that he was over confident and Jonjo Jnr caught him out.
PeterBN says:
What did you think of the way Donagh Meyler rode Dallas des Pictons?
He traveled like the proverbial good thing through race. Jockey should have put the race to bed a bit earlier. He stays 3m so stamina wasn’t an issue.
A year’s a long time to wait but he will win next years RSA.
Tonto says:
Another first class article Matt . Thank you . Couldn’t agree more with you regarding you comments on the Grand Annual . And as for Sir Erec….. having stood stock still for several minutes whilst being re- shod , his poise and beauty were breathtaking .
He became my new favourite horse in those moments . 3 fences later…….I still feel sick about it now . Thursday’s tears of joy turned to Friday’s tears of despair . Lostintranslation looks like a huge Gold Cup player for next year , and don’t rule out Lalor bouncing back when he gets his ground . Thanks for all your great work Matt .
Spot on in regard to the National Hunt Chase. I wrote an article, not as eloquently as your good self I may add, which briefly covered the race.
A race over a marathon trip, for novice chasers, many of who hadn’t raced beyond 3 miles and ridden by amateur riders. A recipe for carnage just waiting to happen.
Now, I don’t have a problem with a 4m Chase at the festival, I wouldn’t have a problem with reducing it 3m 6f either.
What I do have issue is why the sport allows amateur jockeys to do the riding. People will say that amateur riders are part of the very fabric of Cheltenham festival history. I get that and that’s why we have the Foxhunters Chase and the Kim Muir Handicap Chase for the amateur riders.
If the National Hunt Chase is to stay in its present format, which I hope it does then it’s time for the professional jockey to be called in.
The end of the race was tough to watch and really didn’t portray horse racing in the right sort of light at all.
My recommendation would be to make the Cross-Country race, one for the amateurs only and get the professionals in for the four-mile race or 3m 6f. It really is that simple!
Wow. How misguided is that comment? So you don’t want amateurs to ride over regulation fences fences over 4m but would rather see them doing it over 3m6f over the most demanding of obstacles instead…….I wont be taking time to read any of your articles if this is your logic process.
Your tone is pretty condescending and, I’m afraid, too confrontational for this site, Adrian. We welcome opinions, but we most certainly do not welcome personal remarks of the type in both your comments.
All perspectives on the racing are welcome here, but please keep your personal slights to yourself (thank you).
I hear what you are saying, but Kemal seems spot on, in that, rather than answer a perfectly acceptable point, you really don’t like any criticism of your posts. As I said, AP came out with similar comments, is he being disrespectful to you too?!
Do you also think that sending ams over 3.6m of cross country is a good solution to taking them off 4m of regulation fences?!
I have responded to every point Adrian, and again, you’re trying to make it personal!
Amateurs don’t go over 3m6f in cross country, pro’s do. Some amateurs ride in that race as well. I thought it was pretty clear that my suggestion for the NH Chase was a starting point and that I (obviously) don’t have the answers.
I am fine with constructive criticism when it is supported by evidence. But a person – any person – simply saying it is x because I (or Tony McCoy or anyone else) say(s) it is, doesn’t work on this site. We use data to support our assertions. There are other websites for people with unfounded opinions, or for re-stating the opinions of others. This one is not like those, whether you like that or not.
Roddo says:
Not sure what point you are trying to make about Matt Bisogno or why you are wanting to have personal attacks against him. God knows who this bandwagon Bill is you are on about either. I must be one of the longest serving Matt Bisogno members as i think i have been with him since the first few posts he put up. There is not a more genuine person out there and the value of the Geegeez gold is unbeatable in racing. I have had my disagreements with matt in the past but neither of us have fallen out. An absolute top man who has kept an old man like me informed and up to date. . You are bang off the mark Adrian. BTW i have never been employed by Matt so its all from my experience of his work.
Very kind, Roddo, thank you. Hope you’re keeping well.
David Priest says:
Nice review of the week, and you raise an interesting question about the faller rate of Mullins’ horses.
However, you fail to address one aspect of this subject…
the ability of the jockey!!
Consider, if you will, the propensity of the jockey to fail to stay in the saddle when a horse makes a mistake.
Some jockeys are just better at “clinging on” (usually for dear life) than others.
I raise this, not cos I have any great insight, but cos I read an article about it just prior to the Festival, on another (nameless) racing site.
Be interested to see your conclusions on the matter, should you decide to have a go at analysing it.
alpha2 says:
Good article Matt, wish I’d heeded your opinion and laid off my 50/1 about Clan Des Obeaux instead of saving on four others, not including Al Boum of course!
Sam Carson says:
Thanks Matt There is no finer sight than a chaser in full flight. Like yourself I feel as guilty as hell when a horse loses it’s life. I had never really given it a thought until I witnessed the wonderful Combermere fracture a leg several strides after the 2nd last in the Scottish National. I also note that the same jockey was on two of the fatalities , what is his record like in chases as opposed to bumpers ?
Sophia sadiq says:
No amount of excitement can make make up for the sickness I feel when I think of the horses that lost their lives and the pain they must have endured. We should all lobby the BHA to make the changes to ensure it never happens again. It’s a disgrace
Frank McClure says:
Great read again, Matt, but, why the need to highlight the fallers and unseats table? Makes no sense to publish, then not proffer an opinion on it. Heard the usual, “Ruby jumping off at the last” crap! As the great man himself said when this came up previously, “would you jump off a half a ton of horse travelling at 40mph? Well, neither would I” Personally, Thursday and Friday were tremendous for me, betting wise. Ctibello, was particularly sweet! Less than a year now till the Festival!! Best racing ever, win or lose!
Matt quoting Wilde ? Who would ave thunk it….maybe only Alice Plunkett
Great week, more winners this year than any other
On the Sir Eric theme Ive often thought is their any merit on the idea that flat horses
going to hurdles should be gradually introduced so as to strengthen their muscles?
Great shame when he looked so peaceful being shod too
vasilis says:
An insightful analysis, clearly by a person who does care about horse racing in all of its aspects
Graham Willetts says:
There are far too many ‘head in the sand’ and dinosaur types in the racing industry when it comes to issues of horse welfare. It is not so long ago there was an outcry in certain quarters about proposals to make it less likely horses would die in the Grand National by modifying the structure of the fences.
Vested interests abound and there is in my opinion a concerted effort underway to undermine the efforts of Nick Rust at the BHA to address some of the longstanding issues within the sector which have resulted in horse welfare not being given the priority it should attract.
The latest outburst suggesting that trainers rather than the BHA be given the responsibility for animal welfare overlooks, inter alia, the competing pressures on trainers, especially those struggling to make a living. Furthermore, anyone with an understanding of what happens to many horses after their careers are over will be concerned about the ramifications of such a proposal.
As the equine flu saga demonstrated, views differ and many trainers would hold very different views on the actions of the BHA on that and many other current ‘controversies’. There are too many racing journalists and pundits only too willing to put the boot in without any serious effort to consider the evidence or question the agendas and motivations of those rushing to make comment.
The criticism you have received for merely raising questions and stimulating debate is sadly typical of the defensiveness so often present when people are resisting change and reform. Somehow if you are a big name trainer or jockey your views on equine welfare must therefore be accepted without question. Calling for people to be sacked or agencies having responsibilities taken away from them says more about the people making such comments than those on the receiving end of them.
A very thoughtful piece and one deserving of measured and reasoned responses.
Boggy2 says:
As ever Matt well scripted well thought through and plenty of food for thought. I had some winners and some losers and more or less broke even. I was in tears at Frodo and Sir Eric the calmness of a stallion being replated an dthen for that to happen was heart breaking. The delight in animals and the issues of welfare I also share and whilst any death is one too many if we didn’t have racing these horses would not exist in the first place, they live in a life’s of luxury pampered beyond belief and sadly sometimes give their life in pursuit of running and jumping which is what they do naturally and happily in the wild. I say this as. Avery poor horseman with 6 horses.
wednesday31 says:
That was a great read Matt, thank you.
Could not agree more with your comments regarding the NH chase. The race conditions are outdated and need reform before next year. I backed Atlanta Ablaze and it was a huge relief when she appeared on her feet from behind the screens. Ran an amazing race but in the end the trip was just too demanding for her, as was the case for most.
Thursday was an incredible day of action and was a great advert for jump racing..it was made all the better by backing all the JP winners and Paisley Park 🙂
So to Friday and being utterly convinced I would be celebrating another JP winner, only to witness that terrible sight in the triumph. That kind of ruined the day for me and like you said brought back memories of Our Connor. Another with huge potential and who provided one of my favourite Cheltenham moment’s when hacking up in the very same race.
Now having emerged from my Cheltenham bubble it’s easier to get some perspective on events and look forward to seeing how the festival form pans out at Aintree.
Rotund legend says:
Excellent write up matt.
I struggled over the four days to find winners at a meeting I usually do OK at. I did a lot of prep for it and that may have dulled my brain for the gruelling four days punting?
Although Gordon Elliott had some winners his horses did seems a bit under the weather.
I plan to look out for those horses finishing fourth to eighth in the bigger field races to see how they get on next time. I thought that there were some horses who struggled to get in to races until it was too late.
northern says:
I well written and thought provoking article as ever Matt.
If only people would engage in a proper debate on some of the issues facing our sport without resorting to emotive, outdated, unreasoned arguments. My fear is that unless we put our house in order, someone is going to come along and do it for us, in a way that non of us would want. The world has moved on in all aspects of life, you just need to talk to the young generation and their take on the world, really quite different to people aged 40 plus.
Can anybody explain to me what this personal attack from Adrian is all about. Matt Bisogno is possibly the best person i have come across in racing (i have over 50 years involvement). I have followed Matt since his first posts and i have also had disagreements with him but neither of us have resorted to personal attacks. He has developed and improved what he delivers to get to the stage where his Geegeez Gold is far and away the best product on the market. I am very hard to please as well. I hope to meet Matt one day and thank him for directing an old man into the right direction. Stop the personal attacks and use constructive criticism like Matt does. An absolute top man who takes criticism well and is always prepared to discuss subjects with one and all.
Ian Murray says:
As ever a thought provoking piece. And some forthright views which adds spice to the article – aside from the festival which I enjoyed for the most part there are two main issues which seem to have drawn most comment: safety and WP Mullins. Sadly some folk seem to delight in being personal – a sickness of the Internet age – hiding behind the keyboard. So as a longstanding Gold member I respect Matt immensely. He was the first to introduce a web based package that frankly knocked the socks off anything else in terms of accessibility and at ridiculously good value. More to the point he showed me the importance of research into form in a long video requiring the necessary mug of tea or your favourite choice of whatever – mine tonight is Wadsworth’s Old Timer. However, to the main points: safety should be paramount but in a sport like horse racing there is always a risk of broken bones, fatalities and other mishaps. Ok we don’t ask the horse, but Briony Frost spoke so eloquently about the rider and horse relationship that while we still want to race horses and horses enjoy doing so then we have to accept things can happen, heartbreaking thought it must be. I agree that changes should be made to safeguard horse and rider, remove races that are from the past and increase risk. Second issue revolves around Mullins. I understand where Matt is coming from but the data is exactly that and in my view can only point towards possible consequences – it also depends on a fiendishly detailed understanding of the individual case for complete verification. I don’t think you can imply that Mullins has a certain approach to the “schooling of his horses” from data. Let us instead think about how a set of Irish trainers tend to dominate racing, namely O’Brien, Mullins and Elliott. These are the stables that command many horses, can fill races with four or more horses, can effectively try to dictate outcomes from races. The trainers have to satisfy their owners etc. Think too how flat racing at the top end is dominated by money from the Arabian nations. These are facts not just confined to horse racing. Data is data – a guide, a vital informative telescope but it does not reveal the whole picture. I should stop here as I have run out of Old Timer.
bigvern63 says:
Great read Matt, as were the daily previews, which I have always loved for the big meetings.
A real weeks of highs and lows, as is often the case with this great sport, which is what makes it so dramatic.
On the punting front, Geegeez formed the foundation of my portfolio and managed to bag enough of the bookies cash on the first 2 days to ride out flat days on Thursday and Friday…..Gold Cup winner never even hit the radar, let alone come under consideration.
Next stop Aintree…..although will hopefully be heading to Wembley when the National is on…..Seagulls!!!!
Cheers, Chris
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Solar Energy Outpaced Fossil Fuels in 2017
By Stephanie Mlot 04.11.2018 :: 11:00AM EST 04.11.2018
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Global investments in renewable energy skyrocketed in 2017, according to a report.
Thanks to falling costs of solar electricity and wind power, more world governments are seeing the appeal of clean energy—China in particular.
The sovereign state last year added 53 gigawatts of solar power (more than half the global total), and invested $86.5 billion to convert sunlight into electricity.
That’s great news, courtesy of the Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018 report, released recently by UN Environment, Frankfurt School-UNEP Collaborating Center, and Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
Even better news, for eight consecutive years, global investment in renewables have exceeded $200 billion. Since 2004, the world has invested $2.9 trillion in green energy sources.
“The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and, more importantly, what the economic benefits are of such a shift,” UN Environment head Erik Solheim said in a statement.
China is by far the world’s largest investing country in renewables, spending a whopping $126.6 billion in total. But other nations are jumping on the clean-energy bandwagon: Australia earmarked $8.5 billion, Mexico $6 billion, and Sweden $3.7 billion for sustainable resources.
“Investments in renewables bring more people into the economy, they deliver more jobs, better quality jobs, and better paid jobs,” Solheim continued. “Clean energy also means less pollution, which means healthier, happier development.”
Not everyone is so keen to go green, though.
Some big markets (*cough US and Europe cough*) saw declines in 2017 funding. The United States—under the thumb of a conservative with a preference for natural gas and “clean coal”—dropped 6 percent to $40.5 billion.
The Brits, meanwhile, fell much harder, sliding 65 percent to $7.6 billion; Germany slipped 35 percent to $10.4 billion, while Japan downsized 28 percent to $13.4 billion.
“In countries that saw lower investment, it generally reflected a mixture of changes in policy support, the timing of large project financings, such as in offshore wind, and lower capital costs per megawatt,” Angus McCrone, chief editor of Bloomberg New Energy Finance and lead author of the report, explained.
Even without some nations’ support, the world commissioned a record 157 gigawatts of renewable power last year—more than the 70 gigawatts generated by fossil fuels.
“The world added more solar capacity than coal, gas, and nuclear plants combined,” Nils Stieglitz, president of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, said.
Based on current levels of electricity generated by renewables, we’ve prevented some 1.8 gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions—roughly the amount produced by the entire U.S. transportation system.
“This shows where we are heading,” Stieglitz added. “Although the fact that renewables altogether are still far from providing the majority of electricity means that we still have a long way to go.”
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Discussion in 'Need For Speed' started by FT-1, Aug 19, 2018.
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@SestoScudo and it will be called Need For Speed Battle Royal.
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I didn't like Payback very much; I only played it 4 times. Yet that was also to do with the fact my brother bought it. He told me to stick to GT Sport instead as I couldn't understand the drifting. Speaking of which, the brake to drift mechanic is extremely dumb and has to go for the next game. I know NFS is not a simulator but it should at least have a plausible drift mechanic similar to real life. Rip the handbrake to kick the rear out, not the brake Ghost.
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With FH4 looking to match, or even pass, FH3's marks in terms of sales, love, and critical reception most likely, it's made me think about what's left as competition for FH. Specifically, NFS, and this supposed 2019 game. What it all means for the series.
There's no doubt that the masses want another Underground game. Another crowd wants a return to the beginnings of the series. Really, this is where the problems lie right off the bat. There's no denying that the majority want another Underground/Most Wanted type game. The problem with this, or the 'go back to Hot Pursuit/High Stakes!' idea is that really, all it is doing is pigeonholing NFS as a series that is only able to relive the past, and never do anything that even remotely resembles an original idea. Of course, nostalgia tinted glasses from fans will always come out when you're dealing with a series that has lasted the 20+ years or so that NFS has, but by this point, there's an obvious canyon between having any sort of creativity and just playing the hits, over and over again.
I still remember the filled diapers and meltdowns that came out from Prostreet's announcement from people who wanted yet another game in the Most Wanted/Carbon mold. I still remember people having meltdowns when The Run was announced. Funny then that these games have aged relatively well in the 11 and 6 years they've been out, and represent some of the most original ideas that Black Box made for the series under their tutelage.
Really, I liken NFS by this point to the old high school quarterback who has a sort of deified view and nostalgia for his time as one, and tries to regale the stories of his gridiron exploits to whoever will listen. It reminds him of the time when he was the talk of the town, the top dog. He was something.
In NFS's case, this sort of deification of nostalgia is going both ways, and it's being done by the fans. For as average as Ghost's time with the series has been, at best, the chances of them having an original idea for NFS are getting slimmer by the day. Payback feels like a good mix of both the past, and the present. Underground, and the classic era. I have a feeling we'll just keep yoyo-ing between these two eras for the rest of eternity.
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Frankly I don't see FH4 making or breaking this game as odds are those who buy one will buy the other. If FH4 makes a genuinely better NFS in comparison and NFS drops the ball, like not finding it's niche and style, then doubtless FH will pick up what NFS effectively gives them otherwise if NFS remains NFS then FH4 can't touch it short of whoring itself on the altar of NFS which does Forza no favours. At the end of the day we have two distinct games with their own flavours selling to the same audience and as long as they don't try to get too crazy they should be fine until one or other screw up.
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Frankly I don't see FH4 making or breaking this game as odds are those who buy one will buy the other. If FH4 makes a genuinely better NFS in comparison and NFS drops the ball, like not finding it's niche and style, then doubtless FH will pick up what NFS effectively gives them otherwise if NFS remains NFS then FH4 can't touch it short of whoring itself on the altar of NFS which does Forza no favours.
I think that no matter how good Horizon does, there will always be NFS. However, the aim and scope of the two games are extremely similar, outside of the story mode of the two - that's the only thing setting them apart in my opinion. Everything else seems to be pretty similar across the board, it's just that Horizon just has so much more polish than what NFS does, and has been that way for a while.
NFS definitely has the customization aspect down, but I really don't feel that's enough at this point as the driving alone in FH already makes it such a better game in comparison. FH4 has already made a better NFS, and NFS has already dropped the ball since 2015 and now they're trying to recollect, and while they've made a decent effort, it still pales in comparison. Even with Forza's lack of customization(which is minor at best), there's nothing that Horizon "can't touch" in my opinion.
What I do like about NFS is that it appeals to the boy racer in me. Ridiculous customization on cars, from head to toe. I did it more for just looking at it than actually driving the cars, and that's somewhere I feel Forza could definitely do better with. I'll always have a spot for NFS, even if I don't agree with a lot of things it does, and will always try to give it a chance - Did that with Payback and I was more pleased than not.
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The difference between Forza and NFS is narrative. With the exception of 2 games (NFS Shift) NFS has always been an outlaw racer. It hasn't always hit the formula dead on due to experiment, but from the original to the current you were on the edge of law and always the underdog against a higher force. Forza, even Horizon, has always been a racer for the sake of racing. Where NFS's strengths lie are story (single play) and party play. Horizon is largely the same as the main forza series for single player, with it's greatest strength (more so than NFS of late) is multiplayer. The game that Horizon usurps is Test Drive Unlimited, not NFS.
While the narrative was different, they are both about starting from the bottom and working your way up to the top. I think the main difference to point out would be that you have "bosses" in NFS along the way. I certainly hope Horizon never takes that route, because story wise, they've all been pretty terrible(and horizons isn't even that good either) and would be hard pressed to call that a strength as it's really not its strong point whatsoever in my opinion. However if you're saying that Motorsports and Horizon single player aspect is similar, than I'd say you're completely wrong.
The thing with these games is that the singleplayer aspect is integrated completely into a multiplayer aspect too if you'd like as the main story is one and the same regardless if you play alone or not, while also having a more indept multiplayer aside from that. I hardly play these games online at all, both NFS and Horizon, and going off single-player campaign alone, NFS is bad in comparison. The only way that I can even think that NFS story as a strength is that it's more indepth, but that does it no favors because it's actually just bad in general.
Will NFS take on The Crew/FH4 with some kind of Underground setup thingy with 9999 levels and whatnot.
Big open world map
PVP right away
Online Optional.
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??? What do you mean by Underground?
Like the Underground series that they had for 2 games?
It would be like that,
Underground 3 but with FH4/The crew 2 setup with 9999 levels
Open world.
PVP.
CleanCut
^^^ We can only hope.
I think that there's a definite place in the market for NFS whether FH4, etc, are successful or not. The "outlaw" aspect is the main thing that sets NFS apart, and I think it's an important distinction. It's fun to have a car game that's a little bit GTA but without the killing.
I've played the FH4 demo, and even though it's fun and I'll probably buy the game eventually, it just doesn't give me the same feeling of excitement. I'm putting my old man pants on now, but FH4 is just too "millennial" for me. I can't even pick an avatar, male or female, who isn't wearing skinny jeans. And while the house buying feature is cool, it all comes across a little too much like "The Sims" or some other lighthearted life simulator LOL.
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Ghost Games are likely to take a look at Forza Horizon 4 and implement some new concepts from it for NFS 2019 - Since they pretty much did that already in Payback with offroad racing, open world activities and derelicts. Whatever they do, I hope Need For Speed does not turn into a Horizon clone and lose the gritty feel.
As some of you have said, making the protagonist an Outlaw in NFS is what sets it apart from the Forza Horizon series. If each series maintains some distinction, there's no reason why both games can't be successful.
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Not entirely related, but the NFS Sub-Reddit seems very bored right now.
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It's interesting to note which of the essence posts have the most points as of right now. It seems as though the people disagree with Ghost, and would rather see a return of the cops vs racers style games. And frankly, given that it's been nearly a decade since we last had a competent, nevermind a genuinely good one of those, I'd tend to agree. There's still the question of it having to not just be the NFS franchise itself off and actually bring some new, interesting concepts to the franchise - say what you want about 2010, but it took the classic concept and brought it into the 21st century, and that's a good thing. Also any reason to watch the E3 reveal trailer is good enough for me.
Alternatively, you, EA, you may be an unreliable scumbag of a publisher, but I still don't see any scenario in which you don't have enough competent studios in limbo somewhere, just waiting for you to give them responsibility for a new game. You still have some remnants of Criterion lying around. Ex-Evolution Studios is up for hire again. Get them together, get them working on future classic-spirit NFS titles, have them alternate releases with whatever Ghost happens to be cooking up, and watch the money print itself. Because, trust me, it will. As long as you don't it up with greedy, exploitative mechanics that "don't have a material impact" for your precious shareholders. There's also a joke to be made about how that means the Evo guys will inevitably get fired again, but.. that's not really a surprise in any way, given that they would be dealing with Unicronic Arts, is it? On the other hand, Ghost has somehow survived to see the production of their fourth NFS game..
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What I want is the return to style of the critierion NFS games. Mostly exotic cars, minimal customization, no cheesy story, and a focus on the cops-and-robbers style gameplay like Hot Pursuit.
Would agree except I'm in the camp of more customisation. Customisation is something that is generally complementory to a game imo. I'd be a bit annoyed if NFS whent back to Shift (if EA want Shift as a stand alone title then fair enough, just drop the NFS banners and logos) as sim racing NFS ain't
Other than that (add multiple maps or a super massive map) I'd still appreciate a rudamentory story such as you're an anon making waves, earning a rep and facing down challengers and bosses to earn or unlock better cars (would be bloody boring after a time if all you're doing is grinding for and/or buying best from the outset). The multiplayer and end game should be like the burnouts
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What I would like is something along the lines of NFS MW (First edition) where you have to go up the list.
Combine it with Underground (1 or 2)
Then the map of (GTA? Midnight club? Something big)
Then also have some TDU2/Midnight club where you can challenge AI people (As online would be optional)
Some perks line (Like FH4/Crew 2)
And physics that slightly more improve on than NFS Payback.
Customization (Like GT Sport)
Then I think you have a nice game.
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Your idea would definitely be a "do not buy" for me. I'd be bored to tears.
Yes, I agree that this would be a great formula.
Either that, or go all in on the underground style, focus on tuners for the most part. I just don't want a mishmash like Payback.
Just go one direction or the other.
Change slightly to significantly and I think you have something going.
So you want them to go backwards?
I didn't say they will go backwards, just improve on the customization like full on details. Neon lights, tint, Wing, etc.
Physics as long as it's not like Burnout style full on but not quite the GTS physics.
Well you said like GTS, so that's pretty backwards considering the complete lack of customization in that game lol. I think they have the customization aspect on lock and I don't see any games beating them anytime soon, in my opinion. They should be the ones that other games look at when they need to learn from that area.
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I'm sorry but I don't understand your need to have the two options be exclusive. You can drive (and finish the game) with any car you want, so if you want a customized tuner, go for it, if you want a non-customized exotic, go for that... I'm just happy that they give us a choice of both and I hope they continue that, so I can have a customized exotic if I want.
I'm sorry but I don't understand your need to have the two options be exclusive.
While I agree with you on the principle that the two game styles are only ever as mutually alienating as Ghost wants to make them - Payback is essentially proof of this - merging them together opens up a different can of worms. Peel away the arguments that NFS is "distinctly" about being an "outlaw", that there has to be something that vaguely resembles a F&F story and so on and so forth, and you'd be left with a game that's basically Forza Horizon. Or Test Drive Unlimited. Or The Crew. The point being that, aside from a handful of not-really-game-changing-if-we're-being-honest points, NFS is far from the only game of its kind out there. And while there was potential in Payback, it was also - objectively - the inferior version of all of the above.
As far as I can see, there are three exits from the crossroad NFS is currently at: embrace the past (all of it), step up its game significantly, or do bugger all and live long enough to see itself become the bargain-bin copycat.
And - in an almost M. Night Shyamalan kind of plot twist - the best option NFS has to avoid ending up in a valley of obscurity and irrelevance might just be to embrace the past - but keep the styles separate. The most obvious option being an alternating-releases-each-year kind of deal. One year is a game with deep focus on customisation, the other is a more thrill-of-the-chase game. Taking this route brings with it not just the advantage of not having all your eggs in one basket and NFS being able to properly distinguish itself from aforementioned competition, but both "communities" get exactly the kind of game they want. "If you can't win on a compromise" and so on. Plus, let's not kid ourselves, EA has plenty of competent studios to move around with, and that's before we consider the possibility of them making new acquisitions.
I can understand that everyone has their own preferences on how to play a NFS game and what features make a good one. And would have no problem with them releasing two different styles of games on alternating years. But I just don't understand why it all can't be in a single game and you can choose which options to pursue. It's entirely possible to go through the entire game (of Payback) with never having to touch a single option in the garage. So that's why it's puzzling to me when I hear state that "Less customization" should be a feature of the next game.
If a person is all against customization and the game forces them to use it, then I understand.... examples of this were NFSU2 which had a star-rating system which forced a player to rice out their car. NFSMW05 and Undercover had heat levels which forced you to change, at the bare minimum, the color of your car. So, again, it's not like Ghost has resurrected those bad ideas (bad because they force a player to do something they may not want to do).
So instead of wanting a game that has either tuners or either exotics, or either customization or either not, why not make a game that has both and all choices are completely optional? Oh, wait, they already did... it's called Payback.
Going back to your point about making two different games though Rally, if certain corners of the fan base simply can't stand the option to add a Liberty Walk body kit to their Lambo, then maybe the best solution, from a purely marketing standpoint, is to make two games each with different styles. BUT, this would probably only succeed if they have two different studios working on them. I wouldn't want to see a single studio try to make both, as the quality of both would suffer.
My personal opinion of the idea to make an "old-style" NFS? - It's outdated. It would end up feeling like a very shallow game, because Forza and GT have surpassed that level of simplicity long ago. Forza Horizon already has the formula AND they still add customization on top of it. Throwing an NFS game out there with less content than the previous would not be a sound competitive strategy, again, in my humble opinion.
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I'm not disagreeing. As I've said many times before, if we take away the shoddy execution, Payback had potential to be one of the - objectively - best NFS games ever, because it was the first serious attempt since the original Most Wanted at trying to combine the two game styles. And in a way, I do wish they'd have continued working towards that vision, but, as I said, that just exposes an entirely different problem, which is going directly up against mastodons like the Forza Horizon franchise. As you go on to state later in your post, Forza Horizon is already basically the ultimate combined NFS game, to the point where it's pulling sales numbers that rival - if not surpass - NFS in its heyday. And no, that's not a reference.
I'm not saying "defeating" Forza Horizon is impossible, oh no. I'm just saying it's one heck of a task - one I'm not sure they're up for.
maybe the best solution, from a purely marketing standpoint, is to make two games each with different styles. BUT, this would probably only succeed if they have two different studios working on them.
..and, if you'd read the entirety of my post, you'd have come across this paragraph. Take a good guess as to what I'm hinting at here:
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Plus, let's not kid ourselves, EA has plenty of competent studios to move around with, and that's before we consider the possibility of them making new acquisitions.
..not to forget when I said this just last week:
I still don't see any scenario in which you (EA) don't have enough competent studios in limbo somewhere, just waiting for you to give them responsibility for a new game. You still have some remnants of Criterion lying around. Ex-Evolution Studios is up for hire again. Get them together, get them working on future classic-spirit NFS titles, have them alternate releases with whatever Ghost happens to be cooking up, and watch the money print itself. Because, trust me, it will.
Speaking of which:
..leaving aside the discussion on which of the style extremes is the most outdated, I'd like to present the theory that it's not necessarily about the amount of content - it's about whether or not it's the *right* content. Case in point, NFS Carbon. Ginormous load of content to be found in there. Sold an estimated 4.5 million copies worldwide, across both sixth and seventh generation consoles. Compare that to 2010's Hot Pursuit. Not a lot of "content" in that one, and yet it sold an entire million extra, and, by that extreme group, widely regarded as the last "good" NFS game.
Which brings me on to a bit I didn't see you adress, and a theory of mine: those that are really into combining the two NFS styles have already found their ideal game - someplace else. Again, let's be brutally honest and ask ourselves the question: "what can I do in NFS Payback that games like Forza Horizon 4 aren't already doing better than it?" In other words, why should you settle for NFS if you can have Horizon? Aside from the argument that NFS is also sold on PS4, in which case the question becomes how long you seriously believe EA - being a AAA publisher - is satisfied with only *really* selling on one platform?
Let me put it to you differently: on one single console, Driveclub - which had the wonkiest marketing campaign of all time, had the disadvantage of being a new IP and was basically an "outdated" NFS - managed to sell a grand total of ~2.4 million copies over its lifetime. On the same console (and released just about a year later - which, for the sake of this comparison, is close enough), NFS 2015 shipped ~2.7 million. There's clearly a market for both extremes, especially given that there's basically no competition in the former (and that EA can snap up most of the previous competition in one fell swoop) and the latter is made up only by the hotchpotch that is Super Street - The Game. It's a golden opportunity, not just in terms of keeping the fanbases happy and the franchise financially stable, but, perhaps more importantly, also in terms of keeping it relevant.
..not to forget when I said this just last week:...
Which brings me on to a bit I didn't see you adress, and a theory of mine: those that are really into combining the two NFS styles have already found their ideal game - someplace else. Again, let's be brutally honest and ask ourselves the question: "what can I do in NFS Payback that games like Forza Horizon 4 aren't already doing better than it?"
I read your whole post, and was simply agreeing with you and restating the truth - that two developers would be needed to tackle two different types of NFS games.
There's a couple of things that separate Forza and NFS. The main thing being cops. The outlaw aspect of NFS sets it apart still. Forza is awfully sandbox'ish as well. I agree that it has loads more content, and the quality is undeniable. But I honestly enjoy the single player experience that a game like Payback has to offer. The argument could be made that Payback still offers a player a greater opportunity to create a unique ride suited to their personality. It's nice to see Forza offering widebody kits in the new game, but it's still pretty limited, whereas in Payback you can do more.
This is just me, but personally, if I were in charge of all things NFS, I would tell Ghost to stick with the Payback formula. Keep single player, keep a story, keep giving us characters to role-play. Keep the structure of the game in tact. KEEP COPS. Give us more variety of events that include them. Use the progress made on Payback to build something better, rather than reinvent everything like they keep doing. DON'T give us 400 vehicles, use resources to pick the creme of the crop and then give us even more options to customize them. Fix brake to drift. If they did those things they still wouldn't sell as much as Forza, but there's a lot of money to be had out there and even EA knows that a piece of the pie is better than none of the pie.
To be honest, the stories are so forgettable that I really don't even pay attention to it while I'm playing. The way I play the two end up being the same because of that.
As for customization, I agree. I was hoping this iteration would be the one where they really ramp things up. While they added a fairbit of new widebody kits, they also had to focus on the upgrade kits for offroad vehicles as well. Because of that balance, it kinda sucks for those that don't really use the offroad vehicles. If they had a much smaller list like Payback, I'm sure we could have seen more, but having so many vehicles can be a blessing and a curse it seems. Paybacks saving grace is it's customization, but only that in my opinion as other games seem to just outshine it in too many area's.
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The former New York Jets quarterback got his swagger on in his signature full-length fur coat during Sunday's big game.
This Super Bowl, we're not exactly rooting for any team in particular (our beloved Chicago Bears are out of the race, after all). But regardless of who takes home Sunday's game, one thing is certain at the top of the first half -- Joe Namath's pimp coat has already won.
The NFL legend (and former New York jets quarterback) first busted out his signature long, furry beast coat in the '70s, when he would routinely sit on the sidelines in said outerwear and bitchin' bell bottoms. The flashy Hall of Famer's coat became such a thing, in fact, that it inspired the NFL to ban any off-brand apparel by league personnel during games.
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Fur isn't the only style signature sported by the QB. He also earned the nickname "Joe Willie Whiteshoes" for a love of white low-tops instead of black high-tops on the field. During his time, his swagger was also enhanced by having dated Hollywood bombshell Raquel Welch as well as appearing in Noxema commercials with Farrah Fawcett.
Though the coat is really nothing new, the fact that Namath busted it out for Super Bowl XLVIII is nothing short of badass. And for that, we commend him.
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Hull mum-of-four dies days after falling down stairs at home
An inquest recorded a conclusion of accidental death
Tom KershawSenior Live Reporter
Fadila Hassan Fakir fell in her home in Lovat Close (Image: Google)
A Hull mum died six days after falling down the stairs which woke up her family with "screams", an inquest heard.
Fadila Hassan Fakir, 68, was found lying at the bottom of the stairs at her home in Lovat Close, west Hull, at 4.50am on May 1.
Hull Coroner's Court heard the mum-of-four was in cardiac arrest for 13 minutes and later found with head trauma and a neck fracture.
Sadly, Mrs Fakir never recovered from a hypoxic brain injury following the fall and after six days doctors decided to retreat the care she was receiving in the Intensive Care Unit.
Shelley Moxon, clinical supervisor at Hull Royal Infirmary, who gave written evidence at the hearing on Friday, said: "Her family heard her cry out before she fell and was discovered lying on her back at the foot of the stairs."
Mrs Fakir's daughters came to her aid following her fall down the flight of steps at their home and they rang for an ambulance.
Paramedics were on the scene within minutes to administer CPR, but due to the possibility of a neck injury, the fire service had to help lift her into the front room.
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She was then taken to Hull Royal Infirmary where she remained until her death at 12.05am on May 7.
However, upon arrival to hospital, Mrs Fakir began suffering from seizures and was given medication to prevent them.
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Mrs Fakir, who arrived in Hull from Basra, Iraq, in 1995 with her husband Atia Abdul Latif Fakir and four children, was said to have been complaining of chest pain "during the weeks and days leading up to her death".
Dr Caroline Hibbert, consultant in Anaethesia and Intensive Care, said it would have been impossible to tell if the cardiac arrest "had happened before or after the fall".
The post mortem revealed Mrs Fakir died of a cervical spine fracture and head trauma following the fall at her home.
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Returning a conclusion of "accidental death", Senior Coroner Rosemary Baxter said Mrs Fakir's death was an "extremely sad case".
She said: "From the report, the fall was the trigger which led to this deceased person's death which was referenced in the post mortem as being the catalyst for this.
"I therefore officially place on record the cause of death was accidental death."
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Hull City fans panel give their verdict on Grant McCann, recruitment plans and season hopes and fears
We spoke to nine of the club's supporters to get their thoughts on the club
Kathryn Batte
James Smailes
Hull City manager Nigel Adkins applauds his team's supporters following the game with Bristol City
It’s been another summer of upheaval for Hull City with a change of manager, issues with memberships and an expected lack of investement.
We asked a selection of Hull City fans what they think of the current situation at the club as the Tigers prepare to head to Marbella at the end of the week for a warm-weather training camp.
What do you think to the appointment of Grant McCann, do you think he will be successful?
Nick Quantrill (@NickQuantrill) : If the job had become available under normal circumstances, I’d be thinking he was a young manager with the potential to move the club forward. Of course, we always have to consider the backdrop, so the question of success will largely depend on how well he’s backed by the owners.
Bobbi Hadgraft (@bobbihadg): It’s one of the best options from an uninspiring list of rumoured candidates. His record at Doncaster proves his ability to get the best out of existing players regardless of budget which is what City need.
Henry Clark (@HenryWAClark) : It’s hard to say as I don’t know a lot about him as a manager. People say he’ll be eager to get the ball down and play attacking football so I think it’ll be an exciting season with goals at both ends. It’s hard to determine what success is for McCann; for most managers of a club that have recently been relegated from the Premier League you’d suggest top-half minimum. But the City manager’s position isn’t an ordinary proposition at the moment.
Sue Cracknell (@1280sue) : Having listened to him and read what others say, he appears to be young and hungry for success and of a similar mentality to Nigel Adkins. If he can get the best out of lads as Nigel did then he has my full backing.
Rick Skelton (@HullCityLive) : I fear McCann will not be allowed to be successful. It’s an interesting appointment to go for a young coach rather than someone ‘proven’ and you have to admit the Allams pick good managers, but they have a mixed record when it comes to backing them.
Charlotte Johnson (@charlottej1904) : He will have them playing a similar exciting style like he did at Doncaster last season. It will depend on the resources he has to work with.
Graham Cannon (@GrahamCannon) : I’m optimistic. I understand he favours an attacking 4-3-3 formation so hopefully we will be seeing some entertaining football.
Jan Holmes (@JanHCAFC) : If he’s able to choose his own players who play his type of football he could do okay.
John Uzzell (@Uzzell01) : A decent appointment. We are facing a season of limited budgets and investment. He would have faced that at Doncaster and did well there. Given a proper chance he could do well.
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Who would you like to see him bring in – which areas of the team need strengthening the most?
Nick: On the assumption Jarrod Bowen and Kamil Grosicki move on, he’s going to need to find some creativity and goals and do it on a small budget. That’s a big ask.
Bobbi: Some of the names I’ve seen bandied about in Herbie Kane and Alan Hutton have sparked my interest. Kane stood out for his strong work ethic and energy at Doncaster. At 34, Hutton would provide experience and leadership in the back four which we’ve lacked since Dawson’s departure.
Henry: I can’t see that we will do much business despite our predicament. The attack looks severely depleted. The midfield is okay (relative to City’s ambition) which leaves room for investment at full-back and a back-up keeper to George Long.
Sue: I’d like to see Fraizer Campbell stay but I suspect Grant has his own ‘shopping list’. I’m all for him bringing in players from lower leagues as there’s some hidden talents. We need another attacker, possibly two as well as a full-back and centre-back.
Rick: We need a keeper, striker and experienced centre-half most urgently but we know that with Grosicki, Bowen and Markus Henriksen likely to depart that they will need replacing like for like.
Charlotte: We need to strengthen up top and we may need to add to the midfield depending on departures.
Graham: We need a new keeper, full-back and possibly a new striker. The potential shortage of money could mean a chance for academy players to shine. Hopefully we will see more first-team appearances from Keane Lewis-Potter.
Jan: A lot depends on who we lose but a proven goal scorer or two should be a priority.
John: With the imminent loss of Campbell our forward line is badly lacking. We need three strikers.
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Were you sad to see Nigel Adkins go?
Nick: I wasn’t a huge fan when he was appointed, but like many, he changed the perception that he’s little more than a motivator with a neat line in positivity. Shrewd signings and successful tactics created a sound base that the club really should have valued more.
Bobbi: Absolutely. Despite a relatively short spell at the club he proved one of my favourite gaffers. He would go the extra mile when it came to supporter engagement and challenged the sense of apathy that surrounds the club for many.
Henry: I don’t think sad is the right word – unfortunately it’s the fickle nature of football these days. I was disappointed but the longer the contract talks were dragged out, the less hopeful I was of Adkins staying. He did a magnificent job to turn that group around and challenge anywhere near the play-offs.
Sue: I had hoped he’d stay. I spoke to him in Portugal and liked him from the start. He had a knack of getting the best out of people, including the fans.
Rick: I was very disappointed Adkins left. I’ve never been his biggest fan but his work over the last year, his humility, his blooding of young players and general popularity amongst the squad won me over. He’s a big loss.
Charlotte: Very sad and disappointed to see Adkins go. He brought the fans together despite the owners seemingly trying to divide them. I think the Allams under-appreciated what he did and what he could do with the squad.
Graham: Very much so. I wasn’t initially convinced by him but once he got the squad to buy in to his vision we saw some great football and he was genuinely likeable guy.
Jan: Nigel wasn’t my favourite manager but did as well as we could hope with the players he had. The worry when he left was who would want to come and work here under the circumstances.
John: I was never his biggest fan but the club needs stability and continuity. Because of that I was sorry to see him go.
Hull City head coach Nigel Adkins (right) consults with assistant Andy Crosby
Do you think the club can hold on to their best players, like Bowen and Grosicki?
Nick: It’s difficult to see them staying much longer. It’s easy to be cynical and see it as the club cashing in, but Bowen has earned the right to further his career. It’s the natural order of things, so the question is how the money is spent.
Bobbi: I’m highly doubtful. I thought we were fortunate to keep Bowen in January. It’d be a blessing if they were here at the end of the window.
Henry: No chance. Any player with any serious ability like Bowen and Grosicki will be looking to move on – and who could blame them? I think the owners will be quite happy to cash in on City’s last few assets of value too.
Sue: I can’t see Jarrod, Kamil or Marcus being here when the season kicks off. We’ve been here before but we seem to have a knack of replacing players so I’m not overly concerned but the constant rebuild is unsettling and does nothing for stability.
Rick: I don’t think there is the ambition to keep the best players. Grosicki and Henriksen, like David Marshall and Campbell, are on wages they want to get off the budget and Bowen is far too valuable. The only hope is that sales bring down the asking price.
Charlotte: It’s clear the owners want to cash in so I think it’s likely we will lose one or possibly both. The loss of Grosicki may depend on what interest comes from outside of England.
Graham: Hopefully but it will be difficult. From the players’ point of view, it depends if Grant can sell them a vision of success and progression at City. It comes down to money, both what the club are willing to offer them and whether they want to cash in on any bids.
Jan: I don’t think City will hold on to Bowen or Grosicki or any other high earners who could be sold.
John: I can only hope but realistically any decent offer and they will be gone. The only hope is any money that comes in is used to reduce the asking price for the club.
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Which players do you think will be key next season – who are you tipping to do well?
Nick: It’s likely to be safety first, so Reece Burke and Jordy De Wijs need to keep progressing to give the team a foundation to build on. It’s also a chance for Dan Batty to develop and really put this stamp on the team.
Bobbi: Watching Batty, Fleming and Sheaf playing first-team football last season was refreshing. With a restrictive budget I believe McCann will be counting on academy prospects to step up to the challenge.
Henry: Next season will be a big one for De Wijs and Burke. De Wijs had a rocky start to his Hull career but during the play-off push the pair were immense and laid the foundations for the team’s success. I still have question marks over their fitness so hopefully a full pre-season does them good. Batty is another one to look out for, especially if Henriksen leaves. There could be a lot of pressure on that young man’s shoulders.
Sue: We started to see the best of Kevin Stewart at the back end of last season and he will be key this season. Long has shown he is more than capable between the sticks and Eric Lichaj can be a leader.
Rick: The spine of the team lacks experience but has promising players. Burke and De Wijs came on tremendously last season and, if they can stay fit, can be a partnership as good as most. Batty is a very good prospect and he and Kevin Stewart can step up after having really good spells last season. The experience and quality of Jackson Irvine and Lichaj is vital too.
Charlotte: I’d like Stewart to progress again as he really started to make the midfield his own nearer the end of the season. De Wijs could have a big season now he has settled into the English game.
Graham: I think the partnership of Burke and De Wijs will get better and better if they can stay injury-free and get more time together. I think we will see more from Stewart and hopefully he can live up to the promise he showed earlier in his career.
Jan: Without knowing which players we are still going to have in July it’s hard to say who will be key!
John: De Wijs and Burke have the potential to become very good Championship defenders.
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Which teams do you expect to be battling for promotion and relegation?
Nick: Cardiff will be up there and West Brom will be interesting. Huddersfield look like they’ve got a chance to be a yo-yo club. At the bottom, money talks, so clubs coming up like Barnsley and Luton need to keep their momentum. I can see Millwall and QPR finding it tough again.
Bobbi: I hate to say it but after their play-off blow last season I expect Leeds to be up there with Nottingham Forest as potential dark horses. As for the bottom three: Wigan, Barnsley and Millwall.
Henry: It’s hard to say this early on with so many deals yet to be done. I imagine Leeds and Derby will be in and around the top, but a lot could hinge on their ability to retain their top players. I was really impressed by Brentford and if they keep hold of Neal Maupay they could be dark horses. Birmingham could be in real trouble. The fiasco with Garry Monk is just the latest in a series of questionable moves by the club’s owners. I think Millwall will struggle too.
Sue: I expect Middlesbrough, Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday to challenge and Charlton, Stoke and Barnsley to struggle.
Rick: Leeds will be up there again along with West Brom, Derby and Middlesbrough. I also fancy Fulham to bounce back. It’s hard not to see City struggling but they’ll at least fancy finishing above Barnsley, Luton and Charlton while Wigan and Millwall are losing key players.
Charlotte: Charlton could struggle with the uncertainty of surrounding their manager and Wigan and Millwall could be down there too. The relegated clubs will probably challenge for promotion but Bristol City and West Brom could also challenge with Derby making their usual top six appearance.
Graham: For promotion you can’t write off the three relegated teams because of the parachute payments. Leeds may finally go up. For relegation probably Barnsley, Reading and Wigan.
Jan: I don’t tend to make predictions but I expect City to struggle.
John: The clubs relegated from the Premier League always have a chance to go back up because of the parachute payments. I can only hope City won’t go down.
Kamil Grosicki of Hull City crosses the ball against Sheffield Wednesday (Image: Focus)
Which game are you most looking forward to?
Nick: The eye always goes to Leeds, but I prefer Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley when it comes to Yorkshire derbies.
Bobbi: Leeds away for sure. It goes without question that both sets of fans will make their presence known at Elland Road.
Henry: Living in the south I’m really looking forward to playing Charlton at the Valley – only because it’s half an hour from me!
Sue: Huddersfield home and away. They have a good fan base and play decent football.
Rick: Luton away in the league and Tranmere in the cup. Proper grounds we’ve not been to far a while.
Charlotte: Luton away stands out as well as the final trip to Brentford’s Griffin Park. A few Yorkshire derbies too.
Graham: Luton away, the idea of going into a football ground through someone’s back yard is brilliant!
Jan: I’m not really looking forward to the new season. The KCOM isn’t a happy place to be on a Saturday.
John: The Yorkshire derbies are always fun. Sheffield Wednesday don’t seem to like us very much after we beat them at Wembley.
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What are your expectations and predictions for the season ahead?
Nick: I’d be surprised if many fans were feeling particularly hopeful. As ever, it comes down to the owners and their ambivalence towards the club. It would be in everyone’s interest, including their own, if they sold up. Staying up has to be the first aim, but I wouldn’t expect to see the team outside of the bottom third.
Bobbi: Mid-table mediocrity. Nothing more and (hopefully) nothing less. I’d love to achieve a top half finish but with limited resources this could be quite an ask. To see McCann keep us out of the danger zone and unleash the potential of certain squad members would be my principal objectives.
Henry: A long and hard season. For McCann to have any chance, fans must understand the limitations he will face and adjust their expectations accordingly. If you offered me 15th today I’d snap your hand off.
Sue: If Grant turns out to be anything like Nigel we could finish mid-table. All I ask every season is those at the club give 100% for the fans on the terraces.
Rick: I expect, sadly, a battle to stay in the Championship. I predict we will and hope McCann can overachieve. We’ve seen what momentum can do and there is the opportunity to start well.
Charlotte: Last season we massively overachieved with the resources we had. It all depends on what McCann can do with the possible limitation he will face. Looking at the style of play he had at Doncaster we may see a lot of goals. A mid-table finish would be a success.
Graham: I will be happy to see entertaining football and avoid relegation.
Jan: I expect City will struggle The ideal scenario is the owners will sell but that doesn’t seem likely.
John: With the current ownership and the end of the parachute payments it looks like a season of consolidation at best. I fear we may be dragged into a relegation fight but I really hope not.
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On the inverse Laplace transform of the product of a general class of polynomials and the multivariable H-function
K C Gupta R C Soni
Volume 100 Issue 1 April 1990 pp 21-24
https://www.ias.ac.in/article/fulltext/pmsc/100/01/0021-0024
The Laplace transform; the multivariable H-function; a general class of polynomials
In this paper we evaluate the inverse Laplace transform of$$\begin{gathered} s^{ - \eta } (s^{l_1 } + \lambda _1 )^{ - \sigma } (s^{l_2 } + \lambda _2 )^{ - \rho } \hfill \\ \times S_n^m [xs^{ - W} (S^{l_1 } + \lambda _1 )^{ - \upsilon } (S^{l_2 } + \lambda _2 )^{ - w} ]S_{n'}^{m'} [ys^{ - w'} (S^{l_1 } + \lambda _1 )^{ - \upsilon '} (S^{l_2 } + \lambda _2 )^{ - w_r } ] \hfill \\ \times H[z_1 s^{ - W_1 } (S^{l_1 } + \lambda _1 )^{ - \upsilon _1 } (S^{l_2 } + \lambda _2 )^{ - w_1 } ,...,z_r s^{ - w_r } (S^{l_1 } + \lambda _1 )^{ - \upsilon _r } (S^{l_2 } + \lambda _2 )^{ - w'} ] \hfill \\ \end{gathered} $$
Due to the general nature of the multivariable H-function involved herein, the inverse Laplace transform of the product of a large number of special functions involving one or more variables, occurring frequently in the problems of theoretical physics and engineering sciences can be obtained as simple special cases of our main findings. For the sake of illustration, we obtain here the inverse Laplace transform of a product of the Hermite polynomials, the Jacobi polynomials andr different modified Bessel functions of the second kind. A theorem obtained by Srivastava and Singh[7] follows as a special case of our main result.
K C Gupta1 R C Soni1
Department of Mathematics, M. R. Engineering College, Jaipur - 302 017, India
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Five awkward moments during Trump's education secretary Betsy DeVos' confirmation hearing
DeVos grilled from guns to fight grizzly bears and Trump's behaviour towards women.
By Graham Lanktree
Trump's nominee to head education in the United States, Betsy DeVos, faced tough questioning during her confirmation hearing and gave some slightly awkward answers.
DeVos, who is in line to become secretary of education, answered questions Wednesday (17 January) on everything from guns in schools to fend off grizzly bear attacks to saying that Trump's behaviour toward women would be labelled sexual assault if it happened in a school.
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We've rounded up five of the strangest moments.
1. Grizzlies and guns
When asked whether guns have any place in American schools, DeVos said that she thinks it is an issue "best left for locales and states to decide." DeVos said she could imagine schools threatened by grizzly bears, like one in Wyoming, that is surrounded by a bear-proof fence, would probably need "a gun in the school to protect from potential grizzlies."
2. Is it sexual assault?
Senator Patty Murray asked DeVos directly if actions Trump describes in a 2005 Access Hollywood recording in which he "was recorded bragging about kissing and groping women and girls without their consent" would be considered sexual assault if it happened in a school. "Yes," DeVos said.
3. Student growth versus proficiency
Senator Al Franken asked DeVos about whether she thought proficiency or growth were more important for the development of students. She seemed to misunderstand the question. Franken noted the debate between how much students improve (growth), versus whether they meet a set standard (proficiency) have been a long running debate in the Senate Committee on Education.
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4. Should private and public schools meet the same standards?
When asked by Democrat Tim Kaine whether all schools that receive public funds should be held to the same accountability standards — be they public or private charter schools — DeVos didn't answer him directly. "Do you not want to answer my question?" Kaine said.
5. Managing more than $1tr in student loans
When asked if she had any experience running an organisation like the $1 tn student loan bank administered by the Department of Education, DeVos said "I do not." She also said that she, nor her children, have ever taken out a student loan or know what it is like having student debt.
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The Asian community must not be seen as a bloc vote by Asian politicians
Exclusive by Jonathon Shafi
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Anas Sarwar speaks on stage at the launch of his campaign to be Scottish Labour Leader at the Gorbals Parish Church on September 15, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. The current Scottish Labour Party leadership election was tr
Scottish Labour party sources were briefing on the run up to the deadline for new members to join and vote in the leadership battle that over a thousand Asian members had joined the party. Indeed, one party source claimed that a recruitment campaign among the Asian community emerged to ‘edge it for Anas’ - meaning Anas Sarwar, the candidate from the right of the party - and that of the 1600 new members, 1200 had ‘Asian sounding names.’
Reports of this surge in recruitment have been combined with calls for a strict vetting process. There have been examples of multi-resident households signing up using only one e-mail address or a single phone number. This has raised concerns, especially when new members are not required to provide a signature. The branch secretary of the Labour Glasgow Southside branch – covering an area where much of the new Asian intake comes from - quit his post in protest at recruitment irregularities following last week's revelations by the Sunday Herald.
The Asian community is extremely well integrated into our cultural and social life. But when it comes to politics and the media, Asians have very limited representation. This context makes discussing the Sarwar recruitment drive and influx of Asian members particularly complex. It is of course entirely legitimate that many Asian people would embrace the possibility of Scotland’s first ever Asian First Minister. It is also problematic to assume that those who comprise the 1200 people with ‘Asian sounding names’ are necessarily backing Sarwar. As Sarwar says: “There were no complaints when people joined to vote for Jeremy – but some in the party have questioned the number of people with Asian sounding names joining up. We are proud to be a diverse party and action must be taken against anyone involved in this smear against new members.”
Sarwar represents a very prominent family, has well networked business interests and economic power that can be deployed to raise support for political endeavours. Money and privilege talk when it comes to political success. It is possible to mobilise such resources to win election contests, unlike Momentum which invests heavily in grassroots mobilisation. But such currency doesn’t speak a language – it is a permanent feature of the political scene regardless of race.
The problem comes when the Asian community is viewed by society – or indeed by powerful and aspiring Asian politicians – as a block. WhatsApp messages are circulating the Asian community urging them to sign up to vote for Sarwar. But there are many political traditions and if Asians are going to seriously break through into Scottish political life, this must be drawn out, rather than being funnelled into a select few politicians who the rest of the community are in some way expected to support.
Sarwar’s campaign has been marred by a series of scandals that for have for many people fatally undermined his ability to proclaim that he stands for ‘Labour values’. His business was found to be paying workers less than the real living wage. This allowed Nicola Sturgeon to attack the party as a whole: "The problem here, as Anas Sarwar so clearly illustrates, is there is a massive gulf - a gulf as wide as the Clyde - between what Labour says and what Labour does.” It was also revealed that the firm had no formal trade union recognition.
This raises substantial questions. In an era of discontent at a rigged system, why would working class Asians not prefer to support Richard Leonard (the leftwing contender in the leadership race) who can deliver a far more authentic challenge? Given the popularity of Jeremy Corbyn - who recently attracted 1500 people to Glasgow Central Mosque -why not support a clear ally of the Corbyn project over someone who months before the general election wanted him sacked? Are people constrained because, understandably, they also want to see more Asian political representation at the top of Scottish politics?
As a mixed race Scottish Pakistani who has been involved in Scottish politics at grassroots level and in national campaigns for over a decade, I reject the idea that the field of vision for taking political action should narrow itself on a select few, well established, Asian politicians. Instead we need a radical revival in the Asian community that reflects the best traditions of the workers movement and the authentic left. We need an injection of politics from the bottom up and a reminder that Asians have played a key role in left-wing movements whether that be opposition to the Iraq war, building trade union organisation or in contributing towards ideas and organisation during the independence referendum.
The key to making the breakthrough into Scottish politics will not come from one or two individuals occupying elite positions in government, regardless of party. It will come from the vibrancy that extra-parliamentary movements which challenge inequality and injustice generates. It will come as part of the broad debate about where we as a society are going, domestically and internationally. In that discourse we need more Asian voices speaking up in Scotland, especially as racism and islamophobia is on the rise in Europe. But let them be diverse, working class, radical and irreverent. That would add so much to the richness of our political life - and it would take everyone forward.
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Dear 'Washington Post': You got it all wrong!
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Letter to Yad Vashem: Do not whitewash history
I return to the continuing one-man battle that I have been trying to wage in recent years. As a tour guide, I have visited Yad Vashem many hundreds of times, both the former and the current version. Many structural and technical innovations have upgr...
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Democrats are riding on the wrong horse when it comes to Israel
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Supreme Court's cake shop ruling is good for the Jews
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The Chabon speech
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PBEM - RDU: The Mavericks - Example & Discussion
Nuadha replied to RDU Neil's topic in Champions
Re: PBEM - RDU: The Mavericks - Example & Discussion LOL! I don't think that after that session, there is any doubt why I play Amber. (For those not in-the-know, my character had the dice turn completely against him in the final climactic battle of the dragons mini-campaign. So, what should have been the big exciting battle was over in a couple turns as I rolled failure after failure.)
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Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I wasn't referring at all to Greymankle's pic. That's his commission and his wishes should be respected. I was replying to the response about an earlier pic and the putting dibs on a pic. I guess that's the confusion that comes when I only catch up on the boards once every couple of weeks.....it gets a little confusing which one I am talking about. I wasn't referring to the use of the Hades pic in Mutants and Masterminds either. Neil was just saying that he was wanting to use the Hades pic at some point for his own NPC, not in Mutants and Masterminds. I agree that certain pics would completely become hands off after being used, particularly a long-running pc like Chango. There are sometimes that the picture gets to closely identified with the character. However, Neil uses a lot of pics that end up being one-use bad guys who may not even survive their first encounters with the PCs. Theres no reason a picture like that couldn't end up showing up in a game by Greymankle later as a different character.
Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. As I just said to Neil regarding Storn's Hades pic which I am using for my character, Archon in Necessary Evil, there is no reason why a pic can't be used again in another campaign as another NPC. Different world, different person.
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Re: Quote of the Week from my gaming group... PC#1: She has mind control. PC#2: Doesn't all women? Me: Yeah, it's bought with a Focus....Obvious....usually Inaccessible.
Re: Quote of the Week from my gaming group... Damn, Neil. You beat me to it. I guess, I'll share some recent quotes from my Buffy game, "Gillian the Vampire Slayer", instead. Episode 1.11 "Why is there a whole bunch of ice in the freezer?" -- GM, speaking for George "It's demon ice, don't ask." -- Andrew Episode 1.12 "I've got magic, I've got saving the world, I've got school.... My plate's full!" -- Amy to Gillian Episode 1.13 "(Dorian, the Vampire's) evil." -- Jarrod "He's not evil." -- Carla "He said he was evil." -- GM "Oh, I guess he's evil then." -- Carla "Are we a network show or are we on cable? Because there's been a lot of swearing going on tonight." -- John "This has been a cable show since episode one!" -- GM Episode 1.14 "If we combine...." -- Andrew, discussing strategies for fighting Levistus "If we combine, we can be two irritating gnats instead of one." -- Amy "I walk downstairs and I get shot...by my roommate?!?" -- Andrew to the group "It's college." -- Amy Episode 2.3 "When Gillian gets here we'll touch lightly upon this." -- Nigel to the group, regarding Gavin's disappearance "Gavin's been banished." -- Nigel, when Gillian arrives Episode 2.5 (THe special Valentine's Day episode) "Do you have any plans for Valentine's Day?" -- GM "Well, no boys have asked me out lately...who are living." -- Amy
Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I really like her pose Storn! The costume is also very classy.
Re: Storn's Art & Characters thread. I love the Red Ensign, Storn. It's always nice to see a non-American patriotic hero that doesn't just look like Captain America in different colors.
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Quotes from Gillian the Vampire Slayer Characters Gillian Black, Vampire Slayer Jessica Pierce, demon symbiote host Gavin Black, Gillian's twin brother (introduced in ep. 1.8) Amy Nguyen, witch Nigel Harker, Watcher Andrew Wells (aka Andrew Harris), witch George Carver, computer hacker and inventor Quotes from Episode 1.1 "What Fresh Hell?" "Can I get back to you in a few minutes? Because we're about to play (Jessica's) death scene and it's really important." -- GM to Nigel's Player "What?!?" -- Jessica's Player "Gillian probably won't get killed, but as soon as all of her little friends start dying, then maybe she'll listen to me." -- Nigel to GM "(Andrew) faced the First." -- Amy's Player "Actually, (Andrew) was the First's bitch." -- Andrew's Player Quotes from Episode 1.2 "That's Entertainment!" "Remind me to change roommates." -- George, waking up the morning after being poisoned during a demon attack "I don't think it's so much your roommate. You just need to learn how to dodge." -- Nigel "I'll go back to my room and read (Gillian's) Slayer's Handbook. Because apparently this is something important." -- Amy "Oh good. At least someone will have read it." -- ? "Then she can tell me what it says!" -- Gillian, excited Quotes from episode 1.4 "Painful Lesson" "Maybe I could date someone for real." -- Gillian "I don't know, have you been to any parties recently?" -- Amy "Where you haven't killed anyone?" -- Nigel "The last party I went to turned into frat boys summoning demons in their basement." -- Gillian "They all turn into that." -- Nigel "Gillian, (Dorian) kind of saved your life. A thank-you note would at least be appropriate." -- Amy to Gillian "So do I have to send all of you thank-you notes?" -- Gillian to the Scoobies "No, we live with you." -- Amy "I don't live with you, I want a thank-you note." -- Andrew Episode 1.5 "It's Your Party" "It's a horatham (demon)." -- Andrew "A whore?" -- Gillian "No, a horatham. It's like a whole bunch of whores." -- Andrew "Competing. For charity." -- Amy "I wonder if there's magic that can put hair on your back?" -- Amy "I wonder if there's magic that can put hair on your chest?" -- Andrew "At least one of us should have some." -- Amy "I'm not going to be in the mood for my birthday party." -- Gillian to the group, after Amy tries to kill her "So, like, is this where you're going to hate me forever? Just because I electrocuted you, kicked you in the head, and kicked you in the ribs?" -- Amy to Gillian "I see Drusilla. She's touching Amy." *pause* "It's not a bad touch." -- Andrew, using his postcognitive powers "It's Drusilla, of course it's a bad touch!" -- Amy "Gillian, it's your roommate. Sorry I tried to kill you. We need to start planning your party. Stop pouting and give me a call." -- Amy, leaving voice mail for Gillian Episode 1.8 "There's No Place Like Home" "Do all Watchers wind up like Nigel?" -- Andrew "How so?" -- Watcher "Self-important and arrogant." -- Andrew "Oh, no." -- Watcher "What percentage?" -- George
The tent minis print out really nice. Thanks, Dynamo.
One of the players in my monthly Changeling game loves writing down the funny quotes and later emailing them to everyone. Here are some highlights from one of the sessions: "You're nice. Why are you (working) here?" -- Abigail to Maevren, Drusilla's groundskeeper "I check to see if there's anything out of the ordinary." --Samuel Titus "Other than the elf and the vampire, no." -- GM "I'm not going to shoot you, you're my groundskeeper. I don't want to mow." -- Drusilla to Maevren "Welcome to Undead Animal Farm." -- GM to the group, as Drusilla gleefully contemplates breeding an army of undead scarabs
Some Amber game quotes: Before I had my Champions character named Chango, I played the loa Chango/Shango in an one-shot Amber game based off of the Vodouan Loas. Shango's brother, Baron Samedi had gone missing years ago and Shango was looking for him. Shango found his brother, Samedi's corpse and he had been cut into many pieces. Shango put him back together and brought him back to the living, albeit, as a skeleton. Samedi: How did you find me? Shango: In pieces. In another Amber one-shot, our characters had stolen a police van and were running from the cops. Trying to lose them the conversation in the van went like this: Character 1: We could got to Scotland Yard. We'd blend in. There would be lot's of police vans there. Character 2: Yeah....but they have cops in them. Finally, there was a quote about one of my Amber characters, a character that could "feed" off the pain of others, that I will never forget: "Alex isn't evil. He's just hungry."
I'm shocked you didn't mention this one, Neil: Quantum Ghost (trying to break up a fight between two teammates): "How much C-4 can I safely use on them?"
I'm a big fan of the Street Fighter games, so I can't deny that Dee Jay didn't come to mind when I was thinking of a costume for Chango. Actually, I originally wasn't going to have him wear any sort of costume, but in the first game I had him show up in these clothes and they helped define the character, so the outfit stuck around.
Damned Storn! I love this drawing! I can't wait to meet her! -James, who will go back to lurking about now.
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US Museums Are Still Dominated by White Male Artists
By Isabelle Hore-Thorburn in Art
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Unsurprisingly, the collections in US art museums are still dominated by white male artists. A new study has found that 85 percent of the artists represented in US museum collections are white, while 87 percent are men, according to an Art News report.
The data has been taken from 40,000 artworks in the collections of 18 museums. For context, the US as a country is approximately 61 percent white and 50.2 percent male, according to recent census data.
The study’s findings come even after art institutions have made a concerted effort to diversify their collections, with some even selling off works by male artists to buy pieces made by more diverse artists.
The overrepresentation of white male artists is also the case at auction houses. Last November, David Hockney’s Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures) sold for $80 million ($90.3 million with fees), well exceeding the price of Jenny Saville’s Propped, which broke the auction record for an artwork by a living female artist when it sold for approximately $12.4 million at Sotheby’s in October.
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The Ingeniously Simple but Deadly Chukonu Crossbow
By Chris McNab - December 31, 2019
The Chinese chukonu—a repeating crossbow—was a magazine-fed semiautomatic weapon, but one predating its firearm equivalents by millennia. Conventional crossbows, invented in China in the seventh century BCE, required far less training to master than standard bows and delivered immense armor-piercing power. Yet they were slow and cumbersome to load, leaving those who wielded them vulnerable to attack.
Developed in the second century BCE, the chukonu was intended to overcome this deficit. It featured a top-mounted magazine, in which multiple bolts were stacked, and a large operating handle. When drawn to the rear, the handle both cocked and, at the full extent of the draw, released the bowstring, firing the bolt that had dropped automatically into the flight groove. There was no separate trigger. The crossbowman then drove the handle forward, pushing the whole mechanism to the front to reengage the string for firing, as the next bolt took its place in the flight groove, ready to go.
This ingeniously simple weapon figured in Asian warfare until the 19th century. A chukonu could unleash 10 bolts in just 20 seconds (a standard crossbow’s top rate of fire was three or four bolts a minute), but there were substantial trade-offs. Its effective range (about 80 yards) was poor, and penetration was limited. To compensate for the latter, crossbowmen generally tipped the bolt heads with poison.
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Lakeshirts takes on new Minnetonka-based investor
Written By: Desiree Bauer / Forum News Service | Jan 11th 2020 - 12pm.
"We're proud that we've built a company that's been recognized multiple times as the best place to work in the area, and we intend to keep it that way," Lakeshirts' co-CEO Mark Fritz, left, with partner Mike Hutchinson, said in a statement issued Jan. 9. "Given our new configuration, we now have additional resources to do even more." (Submitted photo)
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Lakeshirts is starting the new year by taking on a new investor, sparking rumors about the future of the Detroit Lakes-based company.
Mike Sidders, Lakeshirts marketing director, told Forum News Service on Wednesday, Jan. 8, that the longtime owners of the garment and apparel business, Mark Fritz and Mike Hutchinson, remain in place.
"Sold is definitely not (true)," Sidders said. "We've certainly taken on a capital investor."
A representative from Carlson Private Capital Partners (CPC), a private investment firm formed by Curt Carlson and his family in Minnetonka, walked through the Lakeshirts facility earlier this month. Rumors started shortly after that CPC had bought the company and was the new owner.
"Mike and Mark are co-CEOs and will remain our co-CEOS," Sidders said, addressing those rumors.
A Jan. 9 news release issued by Lakeshirts said that CPC had made a "significant investment" in the company, although the specific terms of the agreement, including ownership details and dollar amounts, were not shared.
"Our family is thrilled to be partnering with the Fritz and Hutchinson families and the Lakeshirts team to continue the growth well into the future," Andrew Cantwell, the managing partner of CPC, said in the release.
The release clarified that the things important to Lakeshirts — such as profit sharing, casual work attire and community involvement —will not change with this investment.
"Nothing about our day-to-day operations changes at all, including our management team, which remains completely intact," Hutchinson said in the release. "Our headquarters location, our business practices, and most importantly, our culture all remain completely unchanged."
Lakeshirts, founded in 1984, is a resort and college garment manufacturer. It is headquartered in a 325,000-square-foot production and warehouse facility in Detroit Lakes, with more than 700 employees, according to information from the company.
At a year-end celebration two weeks ago, over one million dollars from Lakeshirts' fiscal year 2019 profits were paid out to employees. (Tribune file photo)
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Trendy burrito chain Boojum is to create 60 jobs with a brace of new store openings in Dublin. The business opened an outlet on Hanover Quay this week and will open another store in Smithfield shortly.
The new stores can seat 50 people and continue Boojum’s self-consciously hip interior aesthetic. Boojum was launched in 2007 and currently comprises 11 restaurants across Ireland in high footfall locations.
The chain’s first store was opened in Belfast by John and Karen Blisard. They later expanded the brand into the Republic, with outlets in Dublin and Galway. The business was bought out by brothers David and Andrew Maxwell in 2015.
“These new openings represent Boojum’s continued faith in the Boojum project and the Dublin economy,” said David Maxwell. “We have ambitious expansion plans within Ireland and expect to announce more store openings outside of Dublin very soon.”
Andy McPhail, Boojum property manager, said that the business had been keen on a site in the Grand Canal area for a long time. “We’ve had lots of requests to come to Smithfield, an area buzzing with new development and full of life all day and night, so we are excited at the prospect of serving the Boojum addicts of D7,” he continued.
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Home > Imprivata Announces OneSign Anywhere, Strong Authentication and Single Sign-On For Mobile Workers
Imprivata Announces OneSign Anywhere, Strong Authentication and Single Sign-On For Mobile Workers
New Appliance Combines Anytime, Anywhere, Authentication with Remote Access Compliance and Audit Capabilities
ORLANDO, FL. —February 21, 2011—At HIMSS11, Imprivata, the #1 independent single sign-on and access management provider for healthcare and other regulated industries, today announced OneSign Anywhere, a new appliance that extends Imprivata OneSign®, the award-winning single sign-on (SSO) and authentication solution, with capabilities for remote and mobile workers. OneSign Anywhere® provides:
Anywhere, anytime, authenticated access to all enterprise and software-as-a-service (SaaS) web-based applications, without requiring employees to remember individual login credentials for each application
The ability to use a range of devices including iPads and smartphones for accessing applications – without requiring the installation of software on the device
Strong authentication and access control policies for security and compliance that are easy to manage and deploy
Authenticated Access Anywhere
OneSign Anywhere provides mobile employees, such as physicians, with secure access to the applications they need, when they are inside and outside the corporate firewall. While other remote SSO solutions require agent installs or downloads that create manageability and support challenges, OneSign Anywhere users simply launch a web browser with an Internet connection to gain authenticated SSO access to their corporate enterprise and web-based applications.
Fast and Secure Access from Any Device
The consumerization of IT is creating an explosion of new devices and new ways of working. Employees at home or on the go want to access corporate resources with their iPad, smartphone or personal PC. Users that enjoy the benefits of SSO while they are at work, are suddenly faced with having to manually enter credentials they may no longer use or remember, creating help desk calls and user frustration which enterprise SSO eliminates. With OneSign Anywhere, users can enjoy the same SSO experience from anywhere from a variety of unmanaged devices including Apple iPads and iPhones, Windows, Linux and MacOS devices giving them fast, secure access without requiring any agent installation or software on the client other than a browser.
Strong Authentication and Access Controls that are Easy to Manage and Deploy
OneSign Anywhere supports a number of strong authentication options including hardware tokens, soft tokens and phone-based authentication (PhoneFactor) to ensure only trusted users can access information and applications, and all existing access and authorization policies apply. OneSign Anywhere builds on the award winning Imprivata OneSign solution enabling IT to retain a single point of administration and compliance reporting.
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“OneSign Anywhere is an ideal solution for the over 1,100 customers and two million users of OneSign. This unique solution provides SSO and authentication to applications inside and outside the corporate firewall and on leading consumer devices such as iPhones and iPads, all while providing the security and compliance our customers demand.”
- Ed Gaudet, Chief Marketing Officer, Imprivata
“As more physicians use mobile devices to access EMRs, the issue of security has emerged as an even stronger consideration for healthcare IT executives. With OneSign Anywhere, physicians can move from location to location without the need to remember multiple passwords, enabling them to spend more time on patient care and less time remembering credentials.”
- Dr. Barry Chaiken, Chief Medical Officer, Imprivata
Imprivata will be exhibiting OneSign Anywhere at HIMSS11 today through February 24 at booth #3872. The Company will also feature live customer presentations from Catholic Health Partners, Liverpool Women’s and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Trusts and Memorial Healthcare that highlight how Imprivata has helped their organization with EMR adoption and their respective successes using virtualization, mobility and clinician workflow technologies. More information and a schedule for these presentations is available here.
About Imprivata:
With more than one million health care users, Imprivata is the #1 independent provider of single sign-on and access management solutions for health care, government, finance and other regulated industries. By strengthening user authentication, streamlining application access and simplifying compliance reporting across multiple computing environments, customers realize improved workflows, increased security and compliance with government regulations.
Imprivata has received numerous product awards and top review ratings from leading industry publications and analysts, including a Strong Positive rating in Gartner’s 2010 ESSO Marketscope, the #1 ranking in the KLAS SSO Performance report and the #1 rating in 2010 Best in KLAS and Category Leaders report. Headquartered in Lexington, Mass., Imprivata partners with over 200 resellers, and serves the access security needs of more than 1,100 customers around the world. For more information, please visit www.imprivata.com or follow us on Twitter at @Imprivata.
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Smallmouth bass up to 20 inches are among the many species of fish you'll find here. Photo by Jeff Simpson, In-Fisherman
Some of Montana's best angling opportunities can be found more than a hundred miles east of the trout streams of the Rocky Mountains in Montana's Missouri River Country. Truth be told, more real estate in the Treasure State is found on the eastern plains than in the western mountains. The big prairie country of the East is also home to the Missouri River, the longest river in North America. Its volume is considerable as is the diversity of fishing opportunities it supports for walleye, pike, bass and more, which is why fishing in Montana's Missouri River Country is such special adventure.
Planning a trip here is easy. Visit the Montana Missouri River Country web site to order your free travel planner or order by phone by calling: 1-800-653-1319.
Here are some of the highlights you'll find when you visit this hidden gem destination.
Fort Peck Reservoir
Completed in 1940, Fort Peck Reservoir impounds some 134 miles of the Missouri River in eastern Montana. The highly irregular shoreline of the lake spans nearly 1,600 miles. Much of the mileage was gained in the innumerable bays created when the badlands along the Missouri River were flooded when the reservoir fully filled in 1947, seven years after the completion of the dam. Dozens of fish species now fin the waters of this massive lake. Among them are some of the most treasured sport fish in the nation, species with appeal to seasoned adult anglers as well as kids excited to land a panfish for dinner. Anglers on Fort Peck cast for lake trout, chinook salmon, black crappie, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye and other species.
Fishermen will find a wide variety of species on Fort Peck Reservoir including lake trout, walleye, salmon, trout and lots of panfish. Photo Courtesy Montana Missouri River Country
Walleye are the fish of choice for regional anglers, as much for the delicacy of their fillets as their prowess as game fish. The reservoir holds excellent numbers of these cherished fish, with a robust population of walleyes in the two- to four-pound range—the perfect size for eating. June and July are prime months for walleye fishing. Each year, anglers tangle with walleyes exceeding 10 pounds—tough, burly specimens challenging the skill of the most seasoned anglers.
Bass and Pike
Smallmouth bass and northern pike are also Fort Peck favorites, and the challenge of choice for a small-but-growing contingent of fly fishers on the reservoir. Both species are abundant in shallow water in spring and early summer. One summer over the 4th of July weekend, a friend and I fished the south side of the lake from Hell Creek State Park. We took numerous pike and smallmouths on flies (along with a walleye), the largest of which was an 18-pound northern that came to the boat after a knuckle-whitening fight. Fishing by day and cooking the cream of our catch under a canopy of verdant cottonwood trees in the park's campground remains one of my most memorable weekends as an angler.
According to management contacts at the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MDFWP), the reservoir's smallmouth bass average 12 to 14 inches, with fine numbers of larger fish, a few of which may reach 20 inches. Bass fishing is great all summer, with the best odds of outsized specimens occurring during the spawning period from around mid-May to Memorial Day weekend. Northern pike average around 35 inches. One biologist interviewed notes that "we've seen a lot of bigger pike in recent years." Action for pike picks up in late April. Trophy-minded anglers often hit the water during May, but broad, toothy northerns in the 10- to 20-pound range are hooked throughout the season.
Tackle Recommendations
Some anglers opt for fancier rigs, but simple fishing tackle works well whether fishing from a boat or the bank. Walleyes, pike and smallmouth bass all take spoons, spinners, crankbaits and minnow plugs. Jigs dressed with soft plastic twister tails tossed toward structure or twitched at the edge of weed beds also incite strikes. Some anglers also favor bait in the form of nightcrawlers, suspended under a float or used to tip jigs. Eight- to 10-pound line is considered heavy enough for large pike and walleye, but some anglers opt for heavier filaments when targeting trophy fish and working weed beds. Steel leaders are used by the majority of pike fishers.
Fly anglers also find excellent success with simple fare. Minnows are the food source of choice for pike and bass. Match the meal with your favorite minnow pattern (Clouser minnows are deadly) with flies from three to six inches long. Chartreuse, white, yellow, red and olive, or combinations thereof, are the best places to start. Sinking line, or weight added to the tippet is needed in most areas to get flies down to the fish. An 8-weight rod and 2x or heavier leaders are recommended. Some fly fishers use steel leaders, but I've found good success substituting around 10 inches of 30-pound fluorocarbon bite tippet.
Marinas and Camping
Three marinas and nine boat ramps provide boating anglers with services and access to the lake. Camping is available at several public and private campgrounds with facilities ranging from primitive tent-sites to RV-friendly accommodations with full hook-ups. Informal access is also possible via primitive roads on the abundant public land surrounding the lake. In spring and early summer, and again in the fall, fishers tossing lures or bait from the shoreline find plenty of success on Fort Peck. The countless coves and bays created by the lake's wandering shoreline are also attractive to anglers who favor fishing from a kayak or canoe over motorized craft.
With nearly 100 lakes and ponds across Montana's Missouri River Country, campers can choose from quiet lakeside retreats to full-service campgrounds with RV hook-ups. Photo by Jack Ballard
On a waterbody as big as Fort Peck, visiting anglers are confronted with an age-old fisherman's question. Where should I go? Although fish may be found almost anywhere, a state fisheries biologist assigned to Fork Peck recommends several areas for first-time visitors.
Hell Creek State Park (and marina) on the south side of the lake is a great base for anglers. Fishing for northern pike, bass and walleye is good in this area, especially in early summer. Pike favor the weed beds and back bays. Smallmouth bass are often congregated around rocky points and other natural structure near the shoreline.
The lake's "Dry Arm" extends southward from the main body of the reservoir. Its many coves and bays make it a great place for anglers in small crafts. The Dry Arm offers fine fishing for pike and bass throughout the season and is home to one of the lake's marinas.
The dam area of this massive reservoir boasts a museum dedicated to its structure and operation, as well as campgrounds, a marina and lodging. Northern pike frequent this portion of the lake, where anglers find plenty of places to fish from shore. Lake trout are also found around the dam and are generally targeted in the spring and fall of the year. Salmon fishing also occurs in the fall. Both lake trout and salmon are best targeted with specialized equipment and drop to the depths of the lake during the summer.
Other Hot Spots
Although Fort Peck is the dominant fishing destination in eastern Montana, there are dozens of other attractive places to wet a line. Medicine Lake, the namesake of the Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge, holds a population of sizeable northern pike. The refuge is also a birding hotspot and as pristine a location as you'll find anywhere on the prairie.
Near Malta, Nelson and Fresno Reservoirs sprawl over 4,320 and 5,757 acres respectively. They're home to larger-than-average walleye and northern pike, along with smallmouth bass, crappie and yellow perch. A short jaunt from Highway 2, the primary east-west route in northern Montana, both claim superb fishing in spring and early summer. They also represent the opportunity to combine fishing with the area's excellent bird hunting in early autumn.
Pike fishing heats up in April with fish averaging 35 inches. Catching pike on a fly is big sport on Fort Peck during the summer months. Photo by Jack Ballard
Landing a 25-pound pike from a lake in Missouri River Country might seem the zenith for big-fish aficionados, but much larger game inhabits the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers. Paddlefish, an ancient smooth-skinned species, inhabits both rivers. A fishing season with special regulations gives anglers a shot at paddlefish each spring. The state record paddlefish, taken from the Missouri River, weighed 142 pounds. Shovelnose sturgeon (up to 15 pounds) and the endangered pallid sturgeon (up to 75 pounds) are also residents to the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers. Anglers can catch (and keep) shovelnose sturgeon, but all pallid sturgeon must be immediately released if accidentally caught while fishing for other species.
Intrepid anglers or those seeking to wed bird or buck hunting with fishing have literally dozens of intriguing options in northeastern Montana. Nearly 100 ponds and lakes across the region have self-sustaining or stocked populations of rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, pike, walleye and other species. These range in size from a few acres to several hundred acres. A directory, complete with maps and detailed driving directions is available from the region 6 office of MDFWP. Look for the link to the "Public Pond Fishing Guide."
Rainbow trout are commonly found in many of the waters throughout Montana Missouri River Country and are easily caught on both conventional tackle and fly rods. Photo Courtesy Montana Missouri River Country
Montana's Missouri River Country also holds lots of activities for the whole family. This is dinosaur country with an excellent museum in Malta that kids will love. History buffs will find lots to interest them here as well. And wildlife viewing in this region is some of the best in North America.
Montana's nickname, "Big Sky Country," hearkens to the breathtaking expanses of blue sky and open prairie on the state's east side. But there's more to the region than atmosphere and plains. Rivers, lakes and ponds sparkle in the folds of Montana's Missouri River Country, offering a fishing experience that's as "one of a kind" as the country itself.
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UK Gov awards AMRI nerve agent countermeasure development contract
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Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI) will - through its subsidiary in Holywell - Wales, work on the development and scale-up of an investigational antidotal oxime - a treatment for nerve agent poisoning - for the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), acting on behalf of the syndicate involving the UK, Dutch and Canadian Defense departments.
For now, Louis Garguilo, VP of Business Development, told this publication the firm didn’t know the exact number of clinical trials that will need to be undertaken, but the seven year contract will see AMRI manufacture and supply the drug throughout the process, leaving it in a strong position to supply the drug commercially.
AMRI has not has not worked on this specific API but has some experience with a related product from its Rensselaer, New York facility, according to Garguilo, who we asked about any requirements the Welsh plant may have to undergo.
He said: “AMRI does not believe it will incur any additional equipment or other changes in the plant to develop and manufacture this new API, and we will be able to work it into our future manufacturing schedule.”
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The DSTL put out an invitation to apply for the contract in August and, according to the document, eight companies competed for the £758,000 tender.
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Research Shows That the Clothes You Wear Actually Change the Way You Perform
Here are some good reasons to always "dress the part."
By Molly St. LouisCreative executive@MollStLouis
If you've ever watched the rehearsal process of a play, then you know just how powerful clothes are. Even in the very early stages of a project, professional actors will come to practice in certain clothing pieces that make them feel more like their character. Perhaps it's an old pair of shoes, a long and heavy skirt, or a bandana that helps them get just the right swagger, grace, or edge.
A few weeks later, when they're closer to opening, they'll have an actual dress rehearsal with their real costumes. It's pretty amazing to see how the right clothes bring the performances up to a whole new level and transform the actor into the character! As business professionals, we can actually learn a lot from this.
Like it or not, your clothes and presentation communicate volumes about you as a person. The question is not whether you care about fashion, it's more about what you're communicating intentionally or unconsciously through your fashion choices. Just as the actor in the right costume moves and speaks differently, so does the everyday person.
Your clothes tell a story about you. If you want to show that your work is clean, sharp, and to the point, you need to dress in clean lines, sharp creases, and (yes) points on your shoes and tie. Even the way you wear your glasses speaks volumes about you and your work!
What Do the Details Show?
Research shows that you can tell a lot about someone's personality, politics, status, age and income just from looking at a photo of their shoes.
Did you ever notice that when President Barack Obama addressed a crowd of working class Americans, he would speak with no jacket and his sleeves rolled up? That silently and instantly communicated to the audience that he too was a hard worker.
You might remember when a 44 page dress code published by Swiss bank UBS went viral. The obsessive stipulations detailed everything from the sensible ("If you wear a watch, it suggests reliability and that punctuality is of great concern to you") to the downright invasive (employees were instructed on how to shower and apply lotion, how to wear their underwear, and told not to eat garlic during the week).
They may have been control freaks, but UBS got one thing right: every detail about your presentation communicates something.
When you're dressing or grooming, consider what it says about you and whether it's in line with the message you want to communicate. There's no right or wrong. It's all about context. A tie can make you look reliable and rooted in tradition. This might be important at an investment firm, where clients want to know that you're serious about stewarding their capital. But it can also come off as stuffy and resistant to change, which may be inappropriate for a tech startup.
Your Clothing Impacts Your Thinking
Of course, dressing smart is also important for your confidence and sense of self-empowerment. But your style does more than just send messages, to your mind or to others. New research shows it actually impacts how you think. Professional dress, one study found, increases abstract thinking and gives people a broader perspective. So that tie might actually be switching on your creativity button.
"The formality of clothing might not only influence the way others perceive a person, and how people perceive themselves, but could influence decision making in important ways through its influence on processing style," the study says.
Professional attire creates social distance. When we are more socially distant, we tend to think in more distant, abstract terms. In socially distant settings we address people by their title, for instance, rather than the more intimate first name.
"Even after controlling for socioeconomic status, students wearing more formal clothing showed stronger inclinations towards abstract processing."
Thin-Slicing
Usually we process visual details instantaneously through a process called thin-slicing. That's when the brain makes millisecond judgements based on new stimulus. It often happens without us even knowing. We might just get a feeling that we don't trust someone, or that someone else is steady and reliable. We might not even know why.
That gut feeling, commonly called intuition or a first impression, is really part of the very fast-paced mental process of thin-slicing. It's how we continually judge books by their covers, all day, every day.
So choose your personal presentation with care. Presentation includes not only your clothes, but your accessories, hairstyle, fragrance, posture, body language, tone of voice, and the level of energy with which you move and speak. Think of the person that you need to be in any particular situation. Then dress, groom, and accessorize in a way that helps you mentally step into that personality.
Are you marching in there to get things done? Put on something red, roll up your sleeves and speak in a commanding voice. Are you making social connections at a gala event? Go for suave, but not workplace formal. Dress to feel attractive. Speak in a smooth tone, and let one shoulder relax.
If you're loafing around on a long weekend with half a box of pizza, you can probably get away with breaking out the frumpy comfortables.
Taking intentional command of how you dress and present is a good step in empowering yourself, accomplishing your goals, and living a more lucid life at the helm of your decisions. So pay attention! Remember, all the world's a stage.
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A hug from Our Lady: relics, roses and rosaries in Medjugorje
Ahead of the 40th anniversary of Medjugorje's 'visitations', Jim Murty finds out why so many Irish travel to this popular pilgrimage site in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Message of peace: Medjugorje hosts a million pilgrims each year
Ivan the Visionary opens his arms in invocation to Our Lady in the inner circle above the rocks surrounding the Blue Cross in Medjugorje. He is the lucky one, and not just because Our Lady has been 'visiting' him for 38 years. But because the rest of us must jostle for space in the dark on the uneven stones and crane our necks to see him; we will, of course, not see or hear anything.
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Instead, what Our Lady has said to Ivan, the eldest boy among the six schoolchildren who 'met' the Blessed Virgin in 1981, will be relayed to us through him. And hers is a message of peace, family and the importance of the rosary.
Back in 1981, only the most eagle-eyed of readers noticed the small news story in the foreign pages that said Our Lady had "appeared" to six children in an unpronounceably named village in Communist Yugoslavia. But the word spread and today a million pilgrims, 20,000 Irish among them, visit Medjugorje each year in modern-day Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The Vatican took the historical step in 2019 of authorising official pilgrimages here, the first step on a long road to its possible full recognition as a Marian site. But it is still not ready to raise Medjugorje to the same site status enjoyed by Lourdes, the mothership for Catholic pilgrims, and also by Fatima and Knock.
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Yet for many this is the religious pilgrimage of choice. Tom Field, sales manager at Marian Pilgrimages, has been coming here since 1986 after hearing a priest, Fr Donal O'Callaghan, speak about Medjugorje in Waterford. Tom decided to find out for himself but was little prepared for what was to happen to him at the back of St James' Church.
"Mass was being said and then everything just went silent. All I heard was just one voice, a magical voice, that of a woman. She said: 'Do not worry, you are doing my work. Do not be afraid'. The guide said I should count myself blessed. I have been working with and sending people to Medjugorje ever since."
And still they come, waiting at the doors of the twin-steepled church, religiously, for the 10am English-speaking Mass. Some have been up since dawn climbing Apparition Hill where Our Lady is said to have appeared on a cloud, and Cross Mountain, and they count off decades of the rosaries as they go.
They come daily to Mass to worship, and to hear Fr Leon embolden them in their mission and tell of how Our Lady appeared to him, too. Fr Leon plays to the choir, exhorting the congregation to man the doors or the Italians will charge in. He is a popular figure, particularly among the young, thousands of whom seek out Medjugorje to fill the vacuum in their life, especially around the July Youth Festival, but also steadily throughout the year.
Anne-Marie, a twentysomething pilgrim who is here with her mother, rushes out from our guest house that early evening because word has got around that Fr Leon is saying confession. She excitedly recounts that she has just smelled roses, Our Lady's flower, despite it being mid-October. She later brings back relics which she hands around the group.
The daily life of Medjugorje is framed around the villagers' devotion to Our Lady. And the business of the town is too, with shops selling everything from the de rigueur Virgin Mary statues to cassocks. It is, in many ways Lourdes lite, though without the candle-lit processions, baths and groups of ill and disabled people seeking a miracle cure.
While religion seeps out of every pore in this location, the great modern, secular and nationalistic obsession of soccer is also omnipresent. The most popular shirts on sale are of Croatia captain Luka Modrić. The same influence can be seen in Fatima in Portugal, where Our Lady appeared to the Three Little Shepherds.
Untouched by war
Here too in Medjugorje, the villagers and their fellow Croatians had to look for succour in time of need during the wars of the 1990s. But whether by Our Lady's intervention or because there were bigger targets elsewhere, the town was left relatively untouched.
Refugees would come to this location to escape the fighting, as was the case with our guest house owner, Sarajevo native Ines Ostojic.
"I had spent holidays here with my grandparents and came here during the war. I found a job in a religious souvenir shop and I met my husband Mile here and stayed," she says.
"When I was 16 or 17 I went up Apparition Hill with my cousins. I didn't expect a miracle but I remember closing my eyes and looking up and seeing lights shooting up just like stars, straight up to the sky.
"I feel truly blessed to live here. When my daughter Karla died after 15 days I was angry but I was brought back by the advice that Our Lady, the Mother of God, was putting a hug around me and that I was not alone." Ines' home is one of the billets for Marian Pilgrimages, one of the two main pilgrimage companies serving Ireland from Medjugorje, along with Joe Walsh Tours.
"I have shared my life with the Irish for 21 years," she smiles, "and consider myself half-Irish."
Group leader Marie D'Arcy has been coming for 32 years. For Marie, who is bipolar, visiting Medjugorje has been more about sustaining her in life's everyday battles. She says she is now 24 years depression-free.
"There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Our Lady is here. Medjugorje gives me and others the openness to practise our faith each day," she says.
The crux for many like me, a seasoned pilgrim on the Camino, the Italian Camino (the Via Francigena), Rome, Lourdes, Fatima and Knock, is why some see and some don't. For the annual returnees, though, faith moves mountains.
David Parkes was not always the evangelist and spiritual singer he is today. His life was troubled, as he struggled to cope with his son Ken being born with cystic fibrosis and his own Crohn's disease.
But he says an out-of-body experience in Medjugorje turned his life around. And he attributes his remission to Our Lady.
"My doctor couldn't explain it and told me to just carry on doing what I was doing," he says.
And that means spreading the word.
The lives of David, Ken, Marie, Tom, Ines and countless other people who have never seen Our Lady, like Ivan the Visionary claims to have, are arguably testament to the magic of Medjugorje.
And yet, the secular world and the very institution in which their faith is placed, the Vatican, still want physical proof.
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Department of Work and Pensions CTO explains why he chose MongoDB
by: Zach Marzouk
MongoDB Europe is taking place today in London, where the company is showcasing its new 3.6 build, which comes with a number of new features.
Eliot Horowitz, CTO and co-founder, took the stage to introduce the audience to MongoDB 3.6. "There is more stuff to talk about today than we have ever had before," he said.
He introduced the audience to a number of new features included in version 3.6, such as the ability for developers to change streams, which show updates in real time, and automatically retryable writes.
Additionally, MongoDB Atlas, which runs on all major cloud providers, now spans multiple cloud provider regions, providing backup in case one goes down.
The audience was also introduced to MongoDB Charts, which creates charts out of database data and then puts them into dashboards. Horowitz said this feature is coming soon and the company will be rolling out a beta programme.
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The CTO of the Department of Work and Pensions, Rob Thompson, also spoke in the keynote, explaining why the department chose MongoDB when it decided to create a digital service from scratch.
The department disperses 168 billion a year to 22 million UK citizens, including 14 million pensioners, and has a technology estate of about 1,000 applications.
Thompson said the department decided to build its own digital services, instead of outsourcing the work. "The teams were picking mature open source technology that had well known, well understood scalability, performance and reliability," he said, pointing to how Java, Javascript and MongoDB were chosen.
The department received a lot of help and support from the company, leading Thompson to describe it as a "developer-centric business", adding: "In a world where a democratisation of technology has put developers and developer teams centre stage in the digital revolution I have one piece of advice to give to the people of Mongo: if you continue to look after developers they will continue to look after you."
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1 Monday, 5 March 2007
4 [The witness enters court]
5 --- Upon commencing at 9.02 a.m.
6 JUDGE AGIUS: So, good morning to you Madam Registrar. Could you
7 call the case, please.
8 THE REGISTRAR: Good morning, Your Honours. This is the case
9 number IT-05-88-T, the Prosecutor versus Vujadin Popovic et al.
10 JUDGE AGIUS: I thank you, ma'am. All the accused are here.
11 Prosecution, Defence teams are all here, with the exception of Mr. Bourgon
12 for Nikolic. Prosecution, it's Mr. McCloskey and Mr. Vanderpuye.
13 Ms. Frease is already present in the courtroom, so I suppose,
14 Ms. Nikolic, you will take over from where Mr. Bourgon left, and then
15 we'll continue.
16 Yes, Ms. Nikolic.
17 WITNESS: STEFANIE FREASE [Resumed]
18 MS. NIKOLIC: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President. Good
19 morning, Your Honours.
20 Cross-examination by Ms. Nikolic:
21 Q. [Interpretation] Good morning, Ms. Frease. Good morning to my
22 learned friends. I would like to put just a few more questions from tab
23 11 of the binder proving the authenticity and reliability of the
24 intercepts. And I think that my colleague will help you because he will
25 give you the documents so then you will be able to follow my questions.
1 In order for the others to be able to follow the documents, I would like
2 the assistance of e-court. These are documents P01250B. That's B/C/S,
3 and P1250D. That's in English. That's an intercept. The document that
4 the witness used to analyse this intercept is P00334, and it's a combat
5 report of the 18th of July, 1995.
6 Ms. Frease, we just want to see the intercept in English in
7 e-court. I assume that you were able to see this intercept which,
8 according to the information that we have, was intercepted on the 18th of
9 July at 1458 hours between unidentified speakers?
10 A. If I can just refer to the index to double-check that time. Yes.
11 Q. And you also have the document that you referred to in the
12 analysis of this intercept, and that's the interim combat report of the
13 18th of July, 1995.
15 Q. If we look at the intercept, the transcript of it, the last
16 sentence of item 2 from one of the interim combat reports is mentioned,
17 the one that is in front of you now; is that correct?
19 Q. Locations are mentioned, Petkovici, Baljkovica, Memici.
20 A. Right.
21 Q. And the speakers are unidentified. They're marked as X and Y.
22 And in this intercept, in line eight it says Petkovici, Baljkovica,
23 Memici, referring to the interim combat report P00334; is that correct?
24 And that it's the last sentence of item 2 of the document that was
25 attached to this intercept?
2 Q. And those are the contents of the intercept. If we turn to the
3 document which was used to confirm the intercept in your analysis now,
4 it's combat report of the 18th of July, 1995, which, if we look at the
5 contents, it refers to only one sentence from the intercept, one sole
6 sentence.
7 A. Yes. I mean, I probably shouldn't agree so quickly. I -- do you
8 want to give me a minute to read through the whole intercept? Okay.
9 Q. Of course. Of course.
10 A. Okay.
11 Q. If we analyse the material that was used to confirm the intercept,
12 you -- when you look at the document again, it's not possible to establish
13 the identity of the participants; is that correct?
15 Q. It's not possible to establish where the speakers were?
17 Q. And you don't know which units they belonged to?
18 A. I don't know, no.
19 Q. And does it fit the general time frame if we look at the report
20 and the intercept? According to the information, the report was issued at
21 1317 hours, and the intercept was caught at 1458 hours. So then we can
22 talk about the same time frame more or less; is that correct?
24 Q. The contents of the document -- the words in the document are not
25 identical to the words used in the intercept; is that correct?
1 A. Right. Not at all. In fact, there's a lot of clarification
2 mostly going on in the intercept between the location of Petkovci and
3 Petkovici and so it's going back and forth about where the front line is,
4 and that's the -- the content, the primary content of the intercepted
5 conversation.
6 Q. And what about the point and the objective of this intercept? Is
7 that known?
8 A. I would say trying to identify, you know, more specifically the
9 difference between Petkovci and Petkovici and the front line area.
10 Baljkovica, Memici.
11 Q. And towards the end of the conversation one of the speaker's notes
12 that there is a mistake, a typo, while the report was being typed out, a
13 teleprinter typo.
14 A. Yes, that's what they said, that there must have been a mistake on
15 the teleprinter when it came out, yes.
16 Q. But you will agree with me that this intercept does not provide
17 anything more than is already contained in the attached report or
18 document?
19 A. Right. I mean -- yes.
20 Q. Did you ever talk with any of the users of the information that
21 was coming from the intercepts or, rather, did you ever have contact with
22 members of the 2nd Corps or other units of the B and H army that used
23 these intercepts?
24 A. Could you be more specific about what you -- who you mean
25 by "users"?
1 Q. I mean those persons or those units to whom reports of intercepts
2 were sent to and who received the information from the conversation. I'm
3 not referring to any specific person. I can refer to units of the B and H
4 army whose members intercepted these conversations. Did you ever contact
5 any persons who received reports of these intercepts, units, the end users
6 of this information in terms of checking the authenticity or veracity of
7 the documents?
8 A. I remember speaking with one commander, yes. I don't remember
9 whether we had a specific conversation about him having received
10 information from the 2 Corps about communication that was intercepted.
11 Q. And could those conversations be defined as checking on the
12 authenticity of the intercepts as one of the additional ways of checking
13 on the source documents that you used?
14 A. I could give you an example of -- of something like that, but then
15 I would need to mention the name of the commander, and I think probably
16 closed session.
17 JUDGE AGIUS: We will go into private session.
3 JUDGE AGIUS: We are back in open session.
4 MS. NIKOLIC: [Interpretation] Thank you, Your Honours.
5 Q. And that was the point in time when you checked on the reliability
6 of the information with one of the end users of that information?
7 A. That's an example, yes.
8 MS. NIKOLIC: [Interpretation] Thank you, Your Honours. I have no
9 further questions.
10 Thank you, Ms. Frease.
11 JUDGE AGIUS: I thank you so much, Madam Nikolic.
12 Who is going next? Madam Fauveau. You've asked for two and a
13 half hours.
14 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Yes, Mr. President.
15 JUDGE AGIUS: There are still another two Defence teams that wish
16 to cross-examine the witness. Let me just check with them. The Gvero
17 team, you asked for 20 minutes. Do you stand by that?
18 MR. JOSSE: We'll need that, Your Honour.
19 JUDGE AGIUS: And the Popovic team?
20 MR. ZIVANOVIC: Yes, Your Honour.
21 JUDGE AGIUS: 30 minutes. So that would bring us, if you stick to
22 your two hours 30 minutes to three hours 40 minutes, and we'll barely make
23 it.
25 JUDGE AGIUS: Mr. Zivanovic, do you need 30 minutes?
1 MR. ZIVANOVIC: [Interpretation] Yes, Your Honours. My
2 cross-examination will refer only to documents that were given to me in
3 the meantime by the Prosecution.
4 JUDGE AGIUS: Okay. Thank you. Yes, Madam Fauveau.
5 Cross-examination by Ms. Fauveau:
6 Q. [Interpretation] Witness, when you were working you were listening
7 to -- you were talking to many people who were intercepting conversations.
8 When you got in touch with interceptors that with operators who were
9 members of the army of the BiH, did the officer of the army have to be
10 present at the -- at the interview?
11 A. Do you mean a commanding officer, a superior to the operator?
12 Q. What I would like to know is, an officer of the army of BiH,
13 independently of the fact if it was a superior officer, did they require
14 that somebody from the army be present during that interview?
15 A. Whether anyone was present during the very first interview, I
16 don't recall. But I do recall, very clearly, a conversation that we had
17 with the commanding officer of the 2 Corps when we were discussing having
18 access to the operators, and that the -- the general answer to your
19 question is no, there were no -- no officers of the ABiH present during
20 the interviews with the operators. And when we inquired, asked, whether
21 there were any areas that were off limits, in our questioning, we were
22 told no, that they had full -- had been given full authority to tell us
23 everything that they knew.
24 Q. However, there were situations where officers of the BiH were
25 present at interviews or during those interviews that you had.
1 A. If you could provide me with specific examples of when they were
2 present, I would be happy to look at them. As I said, it's possible that
3 during the first interview, when we were getting going with the process,
4 to understand the process, that someone other than the interviewee was
5 present.
6 Q. Do you agree with me that the presence of an officer of the BiH,
7 during an interview, could have had some kind of influence on what the
8 operator would tell you?
9 A. I would say, given the circumstances and given the fact that we
10 were told by a commanding officer that there were no -- that there was not
11 subject a matter that was off limits to us with respect to what we were
12 inquiring about, without you giving me a very specific example, I would
13 disagree.
14 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Could the witness be shown P2337,
15 and I would like to go into private session for a few questions, please.
16 JUDGE AGIUS: Let's do that. Let's go into private session,
17 please.
11 Pages 8176-8177 redacted. Private session
5 JUDGE AGIUS: We are in open session.
6 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Thank you, Mr. President.
7 Q. Witness, if you were to read the statement today, eight years
8 after this interview, would you be able to remember what the interviewee
9 told you and what his superior told you?
10 A. I don't know.
11 Q. During the interview of the 25th of January, 2007, this is on
12 transcript page 38 -- 6388 and 6389, you stated that during the interviews
13 you had with the operator you said that certain procedures needed to be
14 applied, i.e., the name -- the way in which the conversation were being
15 recorded. Do you know whether the ABiH army had such a procedure, which
16 was to regulate the way in which the recordings were conducted?
17 A. Could you be more specific with your question, please?
18 Q. Do you know whether a specific rule existed with -- within the
19 ABiH army, if there was a particular way of recording the conversations,
20 the recordings, the transcripts, the way the reports were being sent, and
21 so on and so forth?
22 A. There was certainly a procedure with respect to how the operator
23 sat down at the tables where the UHER recording machines were, how they
24 scanned the various channels with their headphones on. When they came
25 across something, a conversation that sounded interesting, they would
1 record it. At a certain point when they found the time then -- sorry,
2 before -- at the time that they started to record the conversation they
3 would note the time, and as I've explained before, often also the channel
4 and the frequency but not always those three things.
5 Q. I don't wish to interrupt you. I think there was a
6 misunderstanding here. What I'm interested in is as follows: Do you know
7 whether rules and regulations existed in writing whether such a recording
8 needed to apply and comply with the procedure of the ABiH army?
9 A. I'm not aware of specific regulations. What I do recall is that
10 they followed the standard procedures that the JNA, the Yugoslav national
11 army, had previously used. But I don't know whether that -- whether that
12 applies to the recording, the capturing of that information, or the
13 processing of the information.
14 Q. Do you know that the JNA had written a regulation as regards the
15 recording of conversations?
16 A. And when you say recording of conversations, you mean when they
17 sat down at the desk to ...
18 Q. What I have in mind is comprehensive regulation, the way in which
19 the recording needed to be conducted, the way in which the transcript
20 needed to be taken, and the way in which the reports were being forwarded?
21 A. I don't know that.
22 Q. And you didn't reckon it was necessary to say whether such
23 regulations existed when you heard that the ABiH army was by and large
24 adopting the same procedures as the JNA?
25 A. When you put the question like that I can't say that I didn't
1 reckon it was necessary, but I -- I'm not aware of such documents.
2 Q. You said -- this was on the 25th of January, 2007, on page 2374.
3 You stated that sometimes the time that was shown in the book didn't quite
4 tally with the time that was mentioned in the report, and you said that
5 sometimes the person who typing up the report changed the times. Did you
6 ask why the person who was typing up the conversation had changed the
7 time?
8 A. To be very specific, I would need to look at that typist's
9 statement.
10 Q. Ma'am, I don't think you referred to a particular statement when
11 you said that the person who was typing up the conversation changed the
12 time?
13 JUDGE KWON: If you could give the page number again. 25th of
14 January.
15 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] 34 -- 6394. 25th of January, 2007.
16 JUDGE AGIUS: Still, we are where we -- where the witness left it.
17 You are being specific, and she is telling you that in order to give you a
18 specific answer she would have to consult the statement of the witness
19 relating to that particular document, if there is one.
20 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] That's a question I'm asking. I
21 don't now which statement we're talking about, because in the report no
22 particular statement is mentioned.
23 JUDGE AGIUS: Sir. Mr. Vanderpuye.
24 MR. VANDERPUYE: Perhaps it might be more useful if my learned
25 friend could read back to the witness the precise context in the statement
1 that she made.
2 JUDGE AGIUS: Yes. I think that's a good suggestion.
3 Madam Fauveau, could you do that, please?
4 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Yes, of course, Your Honour.
5 JUDGE AGIUS: Thank you.
6 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation]
7 Q. So you talked about the time discrepancies, and the question, that
8 was put to you by the Prosecutor and put to you again by Your Honour, ran
9 as follows: "In preparation for such discrepancies, as Mr. Vanderpuye has
10 referred to them, which was acceptable enough to you to reach certain
11 conclusions?"
12 [Interpretation] And you -- your question was yes. And after that
13 Your Honour put the following question to you: [In English] "And what
14 were these explanations, if you could remember?" [Interpretation] And you
15 answered: [In English] "Well, simply that that -- and it was one -- it
16 was one typist in particular who -- who changed the times a little bit
17 from the time of the actual recording to the time that he actually typed
18 it up."
19 [Interpretation] What I would like to know is this: Do you
20 remember the name of this person? Without giving us the name, just
21 whether you remember the name of this person? Did this person provide any
22 plausible explanation for the change?
23 A. Yes, I remember the name of the person.
24 Q. And if we were to move into private session, could you give us
25 this name, please?
2 JUDGE AGIUS: So let's go into private session for a short time,
3 please. And you haven't answered the second part of the question, whether
4 this person provided you with any plausible explanation for the change.
5 [Private session]
14 JUDGE AGIUS: We are back in open session.
15 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Thank you, Your Honour.
16 Q. You have just said that the time difference was due to the
17 difference in time of the recording and the time at which the conversation
18 was typed up, but if we turn to the report of the 25th of January, 2007,
19 that is to page 6394, the time differential is one minute or five minutes?
20 Are you saying that one or five minutes is enough time for the operator to
21 record the conversation, to listen to it several times over, and to write
22 it down in the book or the logbook?
23 A. I gave that as an example of some of the discrepancies, as some of
24 the differences that one could find between them. I think to further
25 clarify that, it would be best to speak with the person who was
1 responsible for doing that work.
2 Q. Isn't it fair to say that the person who was typing up the report
3 had to type out exactly what the operator had written down word-for-word?
4 A. That was the procedure, yes.
5 Q. So the operator who was changing the time was breaching the rules
6 and regulations, wasn't he?
7 A. I suppose. You know, I mean it didn't happen all the time. There
8 were examples -- there are examples where it did happen, but yes.
9 Q. When you conducted your investigation, did you ever discover what
10 happened to the reports when they reached the 2nd Corps? Were they
11 printed out? Were they recorded? What happened to them?
12 A. They went to the intelligence section for analysis, and then ones
13 that analysts considered to be relevant they moved on -- or they forwarded
14 to other units, for example.
15 Q. Do you know whether these reports were recorded in a logbook when
16 they reached the command?
17 A. No, I don't.
18 Q. As part of your job, in 1998, you had an opportunity to visit
19 Sector North and Sector South.
21 Q. When you were on Sector North, this is what I'm interested in for
22 the moment, you were able to say what kind of technical equipment was
23 available there at the time you went there; is that right?
25 Q. And this equipment was photographed; is that right?
2 Q. And this equipment was described to you as the type of equipment
3 that had been used during the war, i.e., in July 1995; is that correct?
5 Q. Did you have a way of checking whether this equipment had been
6 used in July 1995?
7 A. This is the information that we received from the ABiH personnel
8 who accompanied us, and in Mr. Hunter's reports, he talks about the
9 equipment, and I think it's best to refer to his report.
10 Q. Yes, I'm sure, but what I'm interested in is how he was able to
11 establish that this was the same equipment as the equipment that had been
12 used in 1995, because that is in effect what he says in his report.
13 Notwithstanding the information you got from the army personnel of the
14 ABiH army, were you able to confirm this information any other way?
15 JUDGE AGIUS: Mr. Vanderpuye.
16 MR. VANDERPUYE: It's okay. I was going to object. I withdraw
17 the objection.
18 JUDGE AGIUS: Thank you. Yes, you can answer the question,
20 THE WITNESS: Exemplars were taken from the various UHER machines
21 that were up there. Beyond that, I can't comment on the technical aspects
22 of the machinery.
23 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation]
24 Q. Would you agree to say that nothing enables you to establish that
25 the equipment that was photographed was the same equipment that was used
1 in Sector North in July 1995?
2 A. That's right. If I could add one -- one thing, which is that
3 taking exemplars off of machines, well, they're apparently like
4 fingerprints, but I don't have the technical capability of commenting on
5 them further.
6 Q. During this on-site visit in Sector North, did you check this out?
7 Did you try to listen to the conversation that came from the same
8 direction as the conversations that were being intercepted by the ABiH
9 army in 1995?
11 Q. So as far as Sector South is concerned, you discovered, when you
12 conducted your investigation, that after the Dayton Accords, this had been
13 closed down and the equipment had been transferred to Sector North; is
14 that right?
15 A. Yes. I believe the site was closed down in December of 1995.
16 Q. And do you remember that at the time you visited Sector South, an
17 ABiH army officer told you there was no equipment left in Sector South?
18 Do you remember that?
19 A. No, I don't -- I don't remember that specifically. I remember him
20 saying that a lot of the equipment -- I think he said that the equipment
21 had been transferred to the north but that also, I think, that some of the
22 equipment had been returned to people because it had been requisitioned
23 from them during the war. But I believe that we took photographs of
24 equipment there. I don't have a firm memory of it.
25 Q. Yes. You did see some of the equipment, the UHER equipment in
1 Sector South. What I'm interested is this: These UHER equipment, how
2 come they were all of a sudden in Sector South at the time you were there?
3 A. I don't know.
4 Q. We're able to have a look at this equipment, UHER equipment, which
5 is the same type of equipment that the operators used during the war, and
6 you said at the hearing of the 25th of January, 2007, that this UHER
7 equipment could wind the tape back and could record over old recordings;
8 is that right? What I'm interested in is this: Could you wind the tape
9 back, and could you simply wipe out the old conversations?
10 A. Are you asking whether there's a distinction between erasing the
11 type and recording over it?
12 Q. I'm asking you whether one can -- whether the recording machine
13 could establish this distinction?
15 Q. So at any rate, you said that a new recording could be made over
16 an old recording. Do you know that in certain cases -- or there were some
17 cases in which the new recording wasn't good enough and, therefore, some
18 of the old conversations could be heard, that two conversations were
19 overlapping, in other words?
20 A. It's been a while since I've listened to a bunch of recordings,
21 and not being a technical person, I hesitate to answer your question. I'm
22 just not sure.
23 Q. Can we show witness Exhibit 5D172, please. [In English] It's the
24 document 5D172.
25 [Interpretation] Could we see the beginning of the last sentence
1 on this document. The first sentence before the conversation, the short
2 introduction that the members of the police were always. Can you read
3 this. [In English] "Did not erase the last conversation properly so this
4 one was almost inaudible."
5 A. Okay.
6 Q. When you -- when you analysed the intercepts, did you bear this in
7 mind? Did you account for the fact that there were -- there could be two
8 overlapping conversations?
9 A. No, I don't remember that it -- it factored in to -- to the
10 analysis. I would just point out at the top of this document, I think it
11 was a document that was taken over from 2 Corps, if you could scroll back
12 up to the top of the document. It's not right -- it's not an SDB
13 document. It's a 2 Corps -- it's a 2 Corps document that was taken over
14 from the SDB -- or -- that was taken over by the SDB. I mean, it's just a
15 detail, but ...
16 Q. Thank you for having clarified this. Could we now turn to
17 document 5D150, please.
18 A. I guess I would also just point out that when there were sort of
19 discrepancies like this where it wasn't possible to hear one of the
20 participants very well or that the rest of the conversation wasn't
21 recorded or that the operators considered that a certain part of the
22 conversation wasn't important, they made notations like that.
23 Q. Yes. This is true, but how can one be sure that when this should
24 have been noted down it wasn't noted down? Perhaps sometimes these
25 annotations were missing.
1 A. Right. But they really are present on --
2 JUDGE AGIUS: Don't answer that question.
3 Move to the next question, Madam Fauveau, please.
5 Q. As far as document 5D150 is concerned, which you have before you,
6 this document mentions steel battery. There's a mistake in the English
7 text, so please look at the B/C/S text. This text mentions a steel
8 battery that prior to that time had belonged to the United Nations and
9 which was used in Sector South. At the time you visited Sector South,
10 were you able to see the batteries on this site and whether they were
11 still there?
12 A. I haven't read the whole document, but I wouldn't have known
13 what -- I'm not sure I would have known what I was looking at.
14 Q. It's the fourth sentence. Second sentence in the second
15 paragraph.
16 JUDGE AGIUS: Yes, Mr. Vanderpuye.
17 MR. VANDERPUYE: Your Honour, I would object at this point. I
18 think the witness has already answered the question. She has indicated
19 she doesn't have any familiarity with the batteries or what they would
20 appear to be or ...
21 JUDGE AGIUS: In a way I think she has, Madam Fauveau, because
22 previously she said, "I wouldn't have known -- I'm not sure I would have
23 known what I was looking at." Yes, but irrespective of reading. In other
24 words, reading the document was not going to educate her more there.
1 Q. In the course of the interviews you had with the operator or
2 during your on-site visit, did you understand what the various jobs of the
3 units were, those who were intercepting the conversations? Did they have
4 to do anything else other than intercept the conversations?
5 A. Their primary job was to intercept conversations, but they also
6 had to cook and clean and take care of the facility.
7 Q. I'm sure they did that, but that was not the purpose of my
8 question. Did you realise that they were also in charge of scrambling and
9 interfering with the enemy transmissions?
11 Q. When you took charge of the logbooks or these second logbooks, 135
12 onwards, did you not notice that some of these books had nothing to do
13 with intercepts but had to do with information on scrambling of the
14 conversations?
15 A. No, I don't have a memory of that.
16 Q. Could we now -- could the witness be shown Exhibit number 5D193,
18 This is a logbook which you prepared, isn't it?
20 Q. Could we move to page 4, please.
21 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Could we have numbers 185 and 186,
23 Q. Is it fair to say that the two notebooks refer to the scrambling
24 of the conversations?
25 A. Yes. They both say "jamming unit."
1 Q. And do you know from what site these two notebooks came?
2 A. Not without looking at the notebooks, no.
3 Q. And do you know whether the unit to which the notebooks referred
4 was a separate unit or was it part of the unit that intercepted the
5 conversations?
6 A. That's the right question. I don't know the answer to that
7 question, but I -- I mean, I could guess, but without --
8 JUDGE AGIUS: Don't guess.
9 THE WITNESS: Don't guess, yes. I'd have to look at the
10 notebooks.
12 Q. And do you know, and I don't ask you to guess but really to refer
13 to what you know, is it possible to scramble conversations on a site and
14 to listen to those same conversations on the same site?
15 A. I think you should ask -- I'm sure there are other people who are
16 more competent than I to answer that question.
17 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] I would like to show to the witness
18 Exhibit 5D189.
19 JUDGE AGIUS: Again, no broadcast, please.
20 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] And I would request that the
21 document not be broadcast.
22 Q. Witness, is this a report that you drafted?
24 Q. Could we look at page 4 of the document, please. It's the
25 penultimate paragraph, and I will read out part of the report. It's
1 fairly technical terminology, but perhaps you might be of assistance.
2 "[In English] As explained, when the JNA withdrew in May 1992,
3 they took with them the most modern tactical communication equipment and
4 in essence left the VRS with early 1950's technology equipment. At the
5 same time, the VRS did not have the capability to 'manufacture' encipher
6 fills for the equipment, and apparently Belgrade was unwilling or unable
7 to provide the necessary fills to allow the multi-channel network to
8 operate in a secure mode."
9 [Interpretation] I must admit that I do not understand a thing. I
10 mean, I don't understand a thing to this technical language. So I would
11 like to ask you, does this mean that the person who communicated this
12 information to you thought that the army of the Republika Srpska did not
13 have the possibility or did not use secure communication methods?
14 A. May I take a minute and just read the full paragraph and maybe
15 even the preceding paragraph, if you wouldn't mind moving it up just a
16 little.
18 MR. VANDERPUYE: I'm own going to object to the question insofar
19 as it calls for what was -- what someone else thought. I don't know the
20 witness's capacity is to answer that. As to what they said, that's a
21 different issue all together.
22 JUDGE AGIUS: You would have been right if this had not been the
23 report that Ms. Frease had prepared. This is a report that Ms. Frease
24 prepared, so the question is perfectly legitimate.
25 THE WITNESS: Okay. If I can now just go back to your question.
2 Q. Well, come back to the paragraph that you read in detail. Does
3 this mean that the army of Republika Srpska did not have the means to use
4 secure communication methods?
5 A. What it means to me is that they had a problem with secure
6 methods. However, when looking at the intercepted communication, there
7 are many references to the fact that the lines, that they were
8 communicating on, were not secure and that certain conversations needed to
9 be transmitted on secure lines. So I don't know for what period of time
10 this information, the information that was given to me by this particular
11 person, would have held.
12 Q. But did you check with the various units of the Republika Srpska,
13 namely with the army of the Republika Srpska, what communication methods
14 they had and whether they had a secure mode of communication or not?
15 A. No, I didn't have that opportunity.
16 Q. So you don't know whether the information communicated to you by
17 the officer of the army of Bosnia-Herzegovina was exact, was correct?
18 A. Yes. I was reporting what he had told me.
19 Q. On the 27th of February, on page 11 of the transcript, you said
20 that you only know where the documents containing the intercepted
21 conversations were found. Does this mean that you did not know where the
22 diskettes, the -- the notebooks, the printed matter, the audiotapes were
23 stored during three years as of July 1995 till March, April, or even
24 later, when they were passed on to you?
25 A. No. I have some sense of what we were told about where the
1 documents, in particular, the notebooks, had been kept in the intervening
2 time.
3 Q. Very well. I will come back to the notebooks a little bit later,
4 but I'd like to ask you whether it is true that you received all of this
5 material in Tuzla?
6 A. Well, the notebooks -- depends a little bit what you -- exactly
7 what you mean. It's where we took possession of the material, but it's
8 not where the material -- specifically with respect to the notebooks, it's
9 not where they were found.
10 Q. Let me specify my question. Is it true that you took possession
11 of all the material in Tuzla?
12 A. No, that's also not quite -- quite accurate. Some of the tapes we
13 took possession of in Sarajevo.
14 Q. Thank you for specifying that. With regard to the written
15 documents, the printed documents, the report and the notebooks, and
16 perhaps also the floppy disks, were those documents handed over to the OTP
17 in Tuzla?
19 Q. And do you know whether all the official documents of the army of
20 BiH were archived in Sarajevo in 1996?
22 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Your Honour, could we again move to
23 private session for a couple of questions?
24 JUDGE AGIUS: Let's do that. Let's move into private session for
25 a couple of questions and then revert back to open session.
17 Q. Is it fair to say that before you -- well, in fact you already
18 answered that question, so I'll reformulate it. When the notebooks were
19 found in the northern sector, is it fair to say that they were found in
20 a -- in a warehouse where other goods were stored and weapons as well?
21 A. I'm not sure whether it's a translation issue or not. I wouldn't
22 call it a warehouse. It was their facility. I wasn't present, but what I
23 recall is that it was -- they were found in a basement office of that
24 facility, of the northern facility. And it's possible that there were
25 other things there that you mention.
1 Q. Did you carry out an investigation to know who might have had
2 access to the notebooks during the period between 1995 and 1998?
3 A. My recollection of the path that the notebooks took was that when
4 the -- when they were picked up from the various sites, they were taken to
5 the location where the commander at the time had his office. And then
6 when he moved offices, they were taken with him there, which is where they
7 were found at the northern site.
8 Q. With regard to the room in which the notebooks were found, do you
9 know who had access to that room?
10 A. I believe it was the site commander. Or I don't know to the room
11 specifically, actually. I think that to the -- to the locker where they
12 were found, that it was the commander, the site commander, who had had
13 access to it.
14 Q. Is it fair to say that when the members of the OTP saw the
15 notebooks for the first time, and I'm referring to the time when the
16 notebooks were in no particular order, is it true that at that time the
17 representatives of the OTP did not study the notebooks?
18 A. That's my understanding. Again, I wasn't there, but right. I
19 believe they skimmed through them enough to -- to see what the contents
20 were generally.
21 Q. And when the representatives of the OTP arrived on site a few days
22 later, those notebooks were in a good order?
23 A. They weren't [realtime transcript read in error "were"] in the
24 same shape that they had been found in, right.
25 Q. And when the representatives of the OTP saw the notebooks for the
1 first time, they did not take any pictures of them. They did not annotate
2 them in any way, they did not mark them in any way. Is that fair to say?
3 A. Yes, I believe that's correct.
4 Q. How did you know, and I'm referring not to you personally but
5 referring to the OTP, that the notebooks that were found, in a very neat
6 order, on -- the second time were the same notebooks that had been seen
7 the first time in disorder?
8 MR. LAZAREVIC: [Interpretation] I apologise to interrupt Madam
9 Fauveau, but I believe the answer of the witness was misinterpreted. It's
10 on page 29, line 4. The answer of the witness was they were not in the
11 same shape that they had been found in.
12 JUDGE AGIUS: You're hundred per cent right and I heard her say
13 that. Thank you. The transcript will be corrected accordingly,
14 Mr. Lazarevic.
15 So, Ms. Frease, do you need the question to be put to you again,
16 or I suppose you can answer. You have the transcript in front of you.
17 You can answer it.
18 THE WITNESS: [Interpretation] When members of the OTP came back
19 the second time and found the notebooks and asked why they had been sort
20 of tidied up, the commander said that he had been embarrassed that they
21 had been found in so much disorder, and therefore he tried to make some
22 order out of them. But to your question of how do we know that they were
23 exactly the same notebooks, we don't other than the commander of the site
24 said so and gave the reason for trying to organise them.
1 Q. When you received, personally, these notebooks, were they dusty?
2 A. I don't remember.
3 Q. Were they damaged by moisture?
4 A. I don't remember them being musty, but I don't -- yeah, I don't
5 remember.
6 Q. Do you not find that notebooks that were stored for three years in
7 a basement should have been dusty and musty and, at any rate, damaged to
8 some extent?
9 JUDGE AGIUS: Don't answer that question, please, Ms. Frease.
10 Next question, Madam Fauveau.
12 Q. You said during the hearing of the 19th of January, 2007, that the
13 OTP first received the printed matter, then the notebooks, and finally the
14 audiotapes in the electronic versions. The 19th of January, page 6088.
15 When you referred to the printed matter or printed material, were
16 you referring to the binders containing 550 pages?
18 Q. And you received those binders in April 1998?
19 A. Yes. I believe we received those -- I had thought that we had
20 received them in March, but we received them in April along with the
21 notebooks and along with the tapes, because we hadn't -- I think what
22 happened was that we didn't have the authorisation from the ministry --
23 from the defence ministry of the ABiH in March, which is why we weren't
24 allowed to take possession of those items until our next mission in April.
25 Q. During the hearing of January 25, 2007, at page 6360, you said
1 that the printed matter was an analytic tool used by the ABiH army and
2 that the army had withdrawn some information in order to analyse the
3 material with greater ease. Do you remember making that statement?
4 A. Withdrawn some of the information, I assume you mean the headers
5 and that sort of -- that sort of information. Correct?
6 Q. Yes, indeed.
7 A. Yes. I -- go ahead.
8 Q. Do you know who was the person who created the printed matter in
9 the form in which you received it? Was this a member of the police or a
10 member of the army?
11 A. It was the army, a member of the army.
12 Q. Do you know who that person was?
14 Q. And do you know when those documents were, in fact, established in
15 the form in which you saw them, were they the documents that were prepared
16 to be submitted to the OTP, or had they already been prepared beforehand?
17 A. I believe those were documents that had been prepared for the OTP.
18 The cover sheet that -- I believe it was Mr. Zivanovic showed me -- I
19 think had a date of the 3rd of March or something like that on it.
20 JUDGE AGIUS: Any time it's convenient for you, we can have a
21 25-minute break, but you've still got another two minutes, but I don't
22 know if --
23 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Very well. I'll just finish off
24 with this particular matter. Thank you, Your Honour.
25 Q. If you know that they were not the documents that were prepared
1 during the war, those documents in the form that you received them, and if
2 you know that some information in fact was withdrawn, was taken out, even
3 if you know that it was just, let's say, formal information that was taken
4 out, how can you be sure that the content of the conversations was not
5 modified by the person who prepared these printouts for you?
6 A. Well, we couldn't be, and that's why it was important that we
7 process every -- every version of the conversations that we were given.
8 So we first took the information that we were given in the printouts --
9 I've explain this before, and I -- but we first took that information,
10 those 550 pages and processed every conversation in it. And that material
11 dated from, I believe, the 9th of July to the 31st of July, and there were
12 close to 1.200 conversations there. After we had processed that and we
13 had the notebooks, then we took the notebooks and we processed the
14 notebooks, comparing the notebooks, the conversations and the information
15 that was contained within the notebooks and compared it to the information
16 that was contained within the printouts. And then subsequently, when we
17 received all of these diskettes and now with the electronic versions of
18 these conversations, we were further able to cross-reference. So it
19 really was a -- was a process of cross-referencing, cross-referencing,
20 cross-referencing.
21 Q. You said earlier that you think the printed matter, the printouts,
22 were prepared for you after the war then, I assume. Do you then today
23 consider that these printouts were not authentic material dating from
1 Q. Can you explain to me how you can at the same time state that --
2 at the same time that it was material prepared specifically for you and
3 yet at the same time that it dated from 1995?
4 A. If you look at only that material and you took only that, then --
5 then, yes. You know, I agree one would have a lot of questions. But I
6 think it's really important to take all of this material together, and
7 then not only taking the various versions of the material, the printed,
8 the notebooks, the electronic versions, but then going through and further
9 establishing and corroborating the contents of those conversations with
10 other sources.
11 Q. I just have one last question before the break. I agree with you
12 that of course you have to look at the whole, but before analysing all of
13 the material comprehensively, do you not have to be sure that each element
14 in itself is authentic?
15 A. We had many doubts about this material when we first picked it up.
16 We didn't know whether -- whether it was authentic. And it was only
17 through going through the process over and over and over again and
18 cross-referencing it and cross-referencing it over a period of years that
19 we gained the confidence of the contents, the authenticity, and the
20 reliability of the material.
21 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Your Honour, could we now take the
22 break?
23 JUDGE AGIUS: Yes, Madam Fauveau. We'll have a 25-minute break
24 starting from now.
25 --- Recess taken at 10.33 a.m.
1 --- On resuming at 11.00 a.m.
2 JUDGE AGIUS: Yes, Madam Fauveau.
3 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Thank you, Your Honour.
4 Q. Just before the break, Witness, we were talking about the measures
5 that you took in order to obtain the documents. You explained us that you
6 doubted the authenticity of that material. Since you had doubts, wasn't
7 it simpler to send the material, and I'm talking about notebooks, to an
8 expert who would be able to trace back the ink and the paper?
9 A. We first wanted to know what the contents of that material was,
10 and that was our primary focus. Whether -- if the material didn't contain
11 anything that was of relevance, you know, then taking the step that you
12 suggest probably would have been premature. But we did not, in fact, to
13 my knowledge, send the notebooks to a handwriting or an ink analyst.
14 JUDGE AGIUS: Let's make this clear. That was during your time
15 here. You don't know what could have happened afterwards; is that
17 THE WITNESS: That's correct.
18 JUDGE AGIUS: Okay. Thank you.
20 Q. During the hearing of the 2nd of March, 2007, you mentioned some
21 dates, and you told us that it was very important for you to date the
22 intercepted conversations. Is it exact to say that when you received
23 those notebooks, you tried to put a date on those intercepts?
24 A. Yes. We tried to date the intercepts, whether it was through the
25 printed material we first received or through the notebooks.
1 Q. During the 2nd March, 2007 hearing, on page 63 of the transcript,
2 you said that the intercepts were not transcribed in their chronological
3 order. I would like to know, when did you conclude that those intercepts
4 were not transcribed in their chronological order?
5 A. I believe that that would have become clear once we started taking
6 interviews from the operators. So about a year later.
7 Q. But when you testified in the Krstic trial on the 22nd of March,
8 2001, page 8947, you've stated that those transcripts were written in
9 their chronological order. Can you now explain to us what this
10 discrepancy means?
11 A. I think it would be helpful if it were possible for us to take
12 specific examples, but I can -- I can give you a sort of general example
13 of -- of how that kind of a discrepancy might have occurred, which is that
14 in the -- with the reference that you make to my statement in the Krstic
15 trial in 2001, it's possible that the conversations that were contained
16 within the printed material, that is the 550 pages, were in an order, a
17 more chronological order, than the order that was found within the
19 Q. Again, in the Krstic trial you mentioned notebooks, and you stated
20 on page 8947: [In English] "these were recorded chronologically from the
21 morning to the evening. In most cases where it changed over from night to
22 morning we considered that to be the beginning of a new day."
23 [Interpretation] Can you explain that statement, since Friday
24 you've told us that those intercepts were not necessarily transcribed in
25 their chronological order?
1 A. Yes. It's as I explained it on Friday, that when the intercept
2 operators sat down at the table -- at their tables, they noted the time,
3 the frequency, and the channel that the conversation was coming in on.
4 Sometimes there were many conversations that were coming in, so they had
5 their headphones on. They were listening. They were noting down those
6 pieces of information that I just mentioned, again not always all three of
7 them, and they would continue to record conversations. Once there was a
8 lull, they would then go back and begin to transcribed the conversations.
9 So it wasn't necessarily the case that they would start from the first
10 conversation that they had noted and work down through to the end, the
11 last conversation that they had noted. Sometimes they considered that a
12 particular conversation was more -- of more importance, so they would
13 transcribe that conversation first. They might even send it separately,
14 in a separate report, as we've seen marked urgent or priority, and then
15 they would go through and they would transcribe those other conversations.
16 And that's how it's possible to account for some jumping around, I guess,
17 in times within a day.
18 Q. Very well. But my first question is why didn't you say that when
19 you testified in the Krstic trial?
21 MR. VANDERPUYE: I think it might be useful if my learned
22 colleague could put to the witness the question and the response in the
23 Krstic case.
24 JUDGE AGIUS: In the Krstic case. I fully agree.
25 Do you have the reference handy, Ms. Fauveau?
1 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Mr. President, I just read the
2 entire portion that I referred to. It's page 8947 of the transcript of
3 the 27th of March, 2001. If you would like it, I could re-read the
4 portion that I just read.
5 JUDGE AGIUS: Could you also read the question that was put to the
6 witness in the Krstic trial, please.
7 MS. FAUVEAU: "And could you tell the Trial Chamber who assisted
8 or not, who assisted you, how long it took you to fully analyse and date
9 these particular intercepts and the methodology that you used in doing
10 so?"
11 JUDGE AGIUS: Yes. Are you in a position to answer the question
12 now, Ms. Frease?
13 THE WITNESS: No. I feel like I'm still missing some context.
14 JUDGE AGIUS: Is there anything else in the transcript from the
15 Krstic trial that the witness said in relation to this point, either
16 questions before or after that is relevant? We don't have the text, the
17 transcript here in front of us, so -- unless -- unless --
18 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Of course, Mr. President.
19 JUDGE AGIUS: Okay.
20 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Of course, Mr. President, but it's
21 an answer that's more than two pages long, and I'll start another -- I'll
22 ask another question, because the only portion that was referring to the
23 notebook, I just read it to her.
24 JUDGE AGIUS: All right. I think you better move to your next
25 question. Thank you.
1 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Certainly, Mr. President.
2 Q. Is it right to say that when you would find a date in the notebook
3 you would consider that a date to be a confirmed date, a correct date?
4 A. Yes. Now, whether there is an exception to that, that's a
5 possibility, but in general, yes, we did consider those firm dates.
6 Q. Did you ever consider the possibility that the person who wrote
7 down a date may have made a mistake?
8 JUDGE AGIUS: This question has been asked and been asked. Do you
9 wish to answer if again, Ms. Frease? I think everyone has asked you this
10 question.
11 THE WITNESS: I can answer it again if you'd like me to.
12 JUDGE AGIUS: Go ahead and try to go through it as fast as you
13 can, please.
14 THE WITNESS: Yes.
16 Q. And did you put down the conversations, the intercepts for which
17 you thought there was a date -- mistake in the date?
18 A. Yes. When we had a doubt about a date, we recorded it in normal
19 font on the index that we created initially to process these intercepts.
20 Once we considered that the date was a firm date, then we bolded that
21 date.
22 Q. Yes, I agree with you. But isn't it right that when you would
23 find a date that was written down in the notebook, because you also had
24 intercepts without a date, you would consider that date whenever you would
25 find a date to be a firm date?
1 A. Yes. Again, you know, unless there was -- unless there was some
2 reason or there was some -- some other -- you know, some discrepancy or
3 something that made us unsure about that, but, yes. In most cases, yes,
4 that's true.
5 Q. During your deposition of the 27th of February, 2007, page 4750,
6 that the captain who was in charge of putting the dates at the beginning
7 of a conversation in the notebook told you not to take into account the
8 dates that are written down in the notebook -- notebooks. Did the captain
9 explain to you why you were not to trust those dates?
10 A. Let me just clarify a little bit what you say in -- in your
11 statement, in your question. We're referring -- when I -- when I
12 mentioned the captain, I was referring to the registration numbers that he
13 recorded at the front of the notebook, and then he would record a date
14 there. So that's the date that we're talking about. We're not talking
15 about the dates inside the notebooks that the operators wrote down. Is
16 that correct?
17 Q. Yes, that's right, exactly. That's what I'm asking you.
18 A. Okay. The reason that he told us -- told me not to -- well, to --
19 let me rephrase it. The reason that he said that those dates were not
20 necessarily relevant to the conversations that were contained within the
21 notebook was that those were -- they're internal registration numbers and
22 dates that he would have recorded that notebook as being a notebook that
23 would be used at one of the sites where the operators were working.
24 Q. Yes, I understand the meaning of those dates, but I do not
25 understand why did he tell you not to trust those dates.
1 A. I wasn't that we weren't supposed to trust the dates. It's that
2 those were his dates. For example, that would have been the date that he
3 would have recorded in his records that that notebook maybe was going to
4 go to a particular site. It didn't mean that that was the day that the
5 operators at that site would begin to use that notebook.
6 Q. But the dates that he would put in, the registration dates, were
7 those the right dates? Were those dates accurate? Did they really
8 reflect the dates when those notebooks were registered?
9 JUDGE AGIUS: Mr. Vanderpuye? Okay.
10 Go ahead. Answer the question, please.
11 THE WITNESS: I guess I feel like that's a question that should be
12 put to him. I don't know. Those were the dates that he wrote down in his
13 registration log. I don't recall seeing his log and making a comparison
14 between those dates and his log, if he had a log.
15 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Could the witness be shown notebook
16 22, please. It's the notebook with the ERN number 00804523. And for the
17 transcript, in e-court, it's Exhibit P2336.
18 Could the witness be shown the page which ends with 4537, please.
19 JUDGE AGIUS: And no broadcast, please.
20 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Could the witness be shown the
21 transcript on the 16th of July, 16th of July, 1995.
22 Q. Do you know who put that date down?
24 Q. And when you talked to the operators, you never tried to find out
25 who wrote that date down?
1 A. I don't have a specific recollection about that date, no.
2 Q. And do you know when that date was put down?
4 Q. Do you know why it was circled?
6 Q. Could we take the page which ends with 4610, please. Could the --
7 could the page be scrolled down, please - thank you - to see the
8 crossed-out section. Good.
9 Do you agree that the portion that's crossed out is in fact a
10 date?
12 Q. And do you know who put that date on that page?
14 Q. You also don't know who crossed it out?
16 Q. Can you read, however, the date that's there?
17 A. Yes. It says the 23/7/1995.
18 Q. Could it be -- would it be possible to see 4707, please, the last
19 page.
20 THE INTERPRETER: 4607; correction.
22 Q. Do you see on that page the date 23rd of July, 1995?
24 Q. And you do not know who put that date down or when it was written
25 down?
1 A. No. No.
2 Q. Would you agree with me that that date and the date of the 16th of
3 July, as well as the date of the 23rd of July that had been crossed out,
4 could have been written down once the notebooks were in the possession of
5 the OTP?
7 Q. How can you say that with such certainty?
8 A. Because members of the Office of the Prosecutor did not write in
9 these notebooks.
10 Q. But you do know that representatives of the OTP can make mistakes,
11 and there was an OTP representative that put a teleprinter number in one
12 of the pages of the notebook?
13 JUDGE AGIUS: She's answered that question. Let's move to the
14 next, Madam Fauveau, please.
15 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Very well.
16 Q. Witness, can you confirm with absolute certainty that those dates
17 were not written down after 1995 and before the OTP took possession of
18 those notebooks? So between March 1995 and the time when the OTP took
19 possession of those notebooks.
21 MR. VANDERPUYE: The question's been put, and the witness has
22 already answered that she doesn't know when the dates were put in the
23 book, who put them in, or who circled them, or anything of that nature.
24 JUDGE AGIUS: Yes. We agree with that, Mr. Vanderpuye.
25 So your next question, please.
2 Q. You told us that the electronic version that you received later
3 helped you to date conversations, and you said that on the 27th of
4 February, on the transcript page 52. Is it right that what helped you to
5 date conversations is reports that bore a number and a date?
6 A. Are you referring to the electronic versions of those
8 Q. I'm referring to reports that were complete. So reports that have
9 the name of the person, who sent them, who received them, the dates, et
10 cetera. I'm not really interested in the electronic versions or the other
11 types of versions, but those kinds of reports.
12 A. I didn't have the transcript up, so I'm just going to re-read your
14 I think it's probably better if you quote back to me exactly what
15 I said. But in principle, the electronic versions further confirmed the
16 dates that we had confirmed earlier. So it was a sort of triple check to
17 dates that we had had before.
18 Q. Very well. Thank you for that answer. But I would like to know
19 is it not right to say that the first report, so I'm talking about the
20 reports that had the name of the person who was to get it, the name of the
21 person who sent the report, the date, et cetera, you received them first
22 in March of 1998?
23 A. I'm sorry, I don't understand your question.
24 Q. I would like to know, if you can recall, if the first documents
25 containing intercepts, if those were the June and July reports of 1995,
1 but that the complete reports on paper containing the name of the sender,
2 the name of the recipient, the date, the number, and the intercept with
3 all the data that go with it?
4 A. I'm still not sure I understand. The first reports we received
5 were in July of 1995, those 550 pages from the 9th of July through the
6 31st of July. Some of those reports contained initials at the bottom of
7 the reports, I believe. They didn't mean a lot to us at that point.
8 Certainly not all of the conversations in those reports contained dates.
9 With respect to the name of the recipient, the number, and the
10 intercept with all the data that goes with it, there I assume you're
11 talking about the electronic versions of the reports which were then
12 received later after I had left the OTP with the exception of those two
13 diskettes that we had received in April of 1999 that we were unable to
14 open.
15 Q. The binder of 550 documents, you received it in April 1998.
16 That's what you said. Is that correct?
18 Q. And those printouts did not contain any additional information
19 with regard to the conversations that are written down in the notebooks?
20 A. Well, they did contain a bit of additional information in that the
21 police, the SDB reports were included within those 550 pages.
22 Q. Could we please stick to the reports of the army.
23 A. I believe that's correct, with the exception of the fact that I
24 think that there -- that some of the initials of the operators and the
25 typists might have been included in some of those reports, and they might
1 also have included some additional dates, but I'm not -- I'm not certain
2 about that.
3 Q. And the notebooks also sometimes contained the initials of the
4 person, either who had typed them up or who had recorded the conversation;
5 is that correct?
7 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Could we now show the witness
8 Exhibit 5D189.
9 JUDGE AGIUS: We are not -- at least I speak for myself, but Judge
10 Prost, I think, and Judge Kwon, are not receiving any interpretation. I'm
11 sorry, Madam Fauveau, but I suppose you need to repeat a little bit.
12 Thank you.
13 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] First of all, I would like to
14 request that the document not be broadcast.
15 JUDGE AGIUS: Thank you. And I would appreciate if all of you,
16 you do that, because you alert us beforehand. I appreciate that very
17 much, Madam Fauveau.
19 Q. So it is the report that you drafted or note that you drafted in
20 April 1998. Could we move to page 3 of the document. Could we show the
21 part that starts with e-court, the entire paragraph, please.
22 You see that you wrote in this note the following: "[In English]
23 A complete record of messages can be found in the 'reports' which were
24 sent to the 2nd Corps on a daily basis. These reports include all
25 intercepts from those sites and not simply those relating to the
1 Srebrenica investigation. Such reports covering June and July 1995 were
2 given to ICTY team 6 during their March 1998 mission."
3 [Interpretation] Do you belong to the sixth team?
5 Q. And in this note you speak about daily reports. I'm sure that you
6 had the opportunity while you were working for the OTP, that you had the
7 opportunity to know what daily reports are within an army. Can you
8 explain to me where those daily reports are today, because I have not seen
9 a single one.
10 A. I assume that what is meant by "daily reports" are the reports --
11 or the electronic versions of the transcribed conversations that were sent
12 on a daily basis.
13 Q. However, with regard to the electronic versions, did you not say
14 that they were received far later by the OTP?
16 Q. And where are the reports that you received in March 1995 -- 1998?
17 A. I think there's a problem with the dates.
18 Q. But it's a note from April 1998, so apparently the reports were
19 received before you drafted the note.
20 A. And that could have been a mistake on my part. It would have been
21 a reference to the -- the binder of 550 pages that -- again, I believe the
22 cover sheet of that binder is dated the 3rd of March, 1998, but I don't
23 believe that we actually received that binder, that the OTP actually took
24 it into possession until the 24th of April, 1998.
25 Q. No, I don't think that it refers to that binder, because look at
1 the next page, what is written on the next page. I'm sorry, the next
2 sentence. It was my mistake.
3 "[In English] 2nd Corps personnel took it upon themselves to
4 extract the intercepts relating to the Srebrenica and compiled them in a
5 binder totaling more than 300 pages. This binder was also given to ICTY
6 personnel during the same mission."
7 A. I think it's a mistake.
8 Q. [Interpretation] What mistake are you referring to?
9 A. I think -- I think it's a mistake that -- I mean, totaling more
10 than 300 pages at the time. I don't think we knew that there were 550
11 pages. I think that both of these comments refer to the same body of
12 material, and that in this will note, that this is incorrect.
13 Q. Very well. That's what you think, and I understand that you can't
14 remember. So reading the note today, quite clearly there are two
15 different things, the reports and the binder containing a selection made
16 by the army of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
17 A. Yeah, though I think here the reports refer to the -- how can I
18 explain this? The reports that were sent on a daily basis were the ones
19 that we now know of as having headers, where when the army of
20 Bosnia-Herzegovina compiled these reports, I think they're -- I think they
21 were referring to the same reports. For them, it was the same -- it
22 contained the same information, and that I used the language that they
23 were using.
24 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Could we show the witness Exhibit
25 5D191.
1 Q. If I'm not mistaken, this is a note that you also drafted. Is
4 Q. Could we move to page 3 of that note. I will not read out
5 paragraph 2 again. It contains exactly the same sentence as the one that
6 I already read out in the other note. What I'm interested in is what
7 comes after that paragraph, and you wrote the following:
8 "[In English] However, it must be noted that due to large volume,
9 not all intercepted conversations were sent to 2nd Corps each day. During
10 a conversation with 2nd Corps personnel in March, Rick Butler was told
11 that some messages from July may not have been sent in the form of a
12 report until months later (in September, October or November). Therefore,
13 we must eventually request reports from these later months as well."
14 [Interpretation] What I'm interested in is if some reports were
15 sent later, how can one be sure today that the date written on those
16 reports is an exact date, a correct date?
17 A. I think, to be most certain, that you would need to go back to the
18 system and the process that the military used in order to send -- to send
19 their reports, to number their reports, encrypt them and to send them.
20 This is -- this was intended as an internal document based on information
21 that one person had told another member of the team that I thought was
22 worth recording, but it -- it looks like it was, you know, based on a
23 memory of someone who had worked for 2 Corps that was speculating that
24 such a thing was possible, three years after the dates had been sent -- or
25 three days after the -- three years after the conversations had been
1 recorded.
2 Q. You interviewed or attended the interviews of a number of
3 operators, interceptors. Do you remember any operator who said to you
4 that the reports were not sent on the very same day upon which the
5 conversations were intercepted?
6 A. I don't recall that with the exception of the possibility being
7 presented that if a conversation had been recorded late in a day that it
8 might be sent the next morning.
9 Q. It's fairly logical that if a conversation is intercepted at 1159
10 the report would be sent the next day. However, on the basis of these
11 notes, the conversations were sometimes sent months later. I have a
12 question; I don't know whether you can answer it. But I'm wondering what
13 was the usefulness of the work done by the interceptors intercepting those
14 conversations if they stayed for months on the northern or the southern
15 site and the command of the 2nd Corps could not see them or analyse them?
16 A. In fact, I mean this is -- this is kind of a speculative comment,
17 and the purpose of intercepting the communication was for operational
18 purposes. So time was of the essence.
19 Q. Earlier you were speaking about the floppy disks or the diskettes.
20 You mentioned them several times. And you said that at the outset you
21 were not able to open them, but finally they were opened and the OTP was
22 able to take advantage of the information on those disks. Is that true?
24 Q. Do you know if those disks were the originals that were made at
25 the time in 1995, or were they recordings of files that were made after
1 the war?
2 A. My understanding is that they were copies of files that were --
3 the copies were made after the war of files that were made during the war.
4 Q. Did you analyse the disks to know whether the content of the files
5 had been modified? Did you carry out an expertise to that end?
6 A. From a technical standpoint, no. In the last couple of months,
7 when I've been working with this material again and I was introduced to
8 the electronic versions of the printed material that we had received in
9 1998, I did have a chance to compare the content of those two bodies of
10 material, if you want to call them that, and I didn't find any differences
11 between them other than the fact that the electronic copies were more
12 complete because they contained the headers and the dates and names
13 and ...
14 Q. You referred to the printed matter. Are you referring to the
15 material that was in those binders or the binder of 550 pages? Is that
16 what you're referring to?
18 Q. And you said earlier that indeed that material was compiled after
19 the war by the members of the army of Bosnia-Herzegovina. It was prepared
20 specifically for the OTP.
21 A. Yes, that is what my notes say.
22 Q. And if we take each disk individually, you don't know whether it
23 was modified after the war. And if you take each printout individually,
24 you don't know if it was manipulated or modified after the war either.
1 Q. When you say no, does that mean you agree with what I just said?
3 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Could we show the witness the
4 Exhibit 5D158. I think it would be preferable not to broadcast this
5 exhibit.
6 JUDGE AGIUS: Please attend to that, Madam Registrar.
7 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Could we show the B/C/S version as
8 well so that we can see the whole seal.
9 Q. Do you agree that it is a printed version of reports similar to
10 those that you saw on the disk, the electronic version?
11 A. Yes. Of course without all of the handwritten notes and the
12 stamp.
13 Q. Do you know that for the whole year of 1994 for the northern site
14 there are lists, existing lists, of archived material, of reports similar
15 to this one with a seal.
17 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Can we show the witness Exhibit
19 Q. Did you ever have the opportunity to see the list of archived
20 material, material such as this list here?
4 Mr. Vanderpuye.
5 MR. VANDERPUYE: I agree with the -- with the Chamber's
6 recommendation to redact the sentence. I did want to point out, though,
7 that I think if my learned colleague could be more specific with respect
8 to the list that she's referring to, because I do notice that the ones
9 that are displayed pertain to a period of time in 1994. I know that the
10 witness is testifying about material received in 1995. I don't know if
11 it's her contention that such lists were maintained during that period of
12 time, but I thought she could put that question to the witness.
13 JUDGE AGIUS: Yeah, but in answer to her previous question and the
14 stamp there, which was a stamp which goes back to 1994, in any case. So
15 let's redact from line 12 on page 52, please, to line 17.
16 Did you follow, Madam Frease, did you follow the exchange at that
17 took place between Mr. Vanderpuye -- okay. All right.
19 JUDGE AGIUS: Okay, fine. Go ahead, Madam Fauveau.
20 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Yes. I apologise. I really forgot
21 about the unit that I mentioned.
22 Q. So you never saw such a list for 1994, neither for the northern
23 site nor for the southern site, nor for the unit that belonged to the 2nd
24 Corps and the other unit of the northern site?
25 A. No, I don't recall seeing such lists.
1 Q. And you did not see either reports bearing a seal. However, I
2 would like to ask you to look at Exhibit 5D194. I would request that this
3 exhibit not be broadcast.
4 You can see on the exhibit that it refers to the month of May,
5 1995, and it does bear a seal.
7 Q. Could we call up the last page of the document. And you see the
8 date on this page, on the seal, is the 20th of May, 1995; is that correct?
15 Yes, I'm sorry, Mr. President.
16 JUDGE AGIUS: Yes. We need to redact -- we need to redact that,
18 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Perhaps could we move to private
19 session, because I'm having too much difficulty here.
20 JUDGE AGIUS: All right. Okay. Let's move to private session.
23 Q. This report is dated the 1st of May, 1995, and has a seal, and it
24 comes from Sector South. Is that right?
1 Q. And if you look at the last page. Could we turn to the last page,
2 please. Is it fair to say that this report is dated 22nd of May, 1995?
3 A. Yes, though the "5" in the handwritten stamped version is not
4 terribly clear. But certainly the typed version from the southern site
5 does say 22 May 1995.
6 Q. Is it fair to say that at the time you scrutinised the material
7 you had, including the printouts and the electronic versions, you did not
8 know that this version of the reports existed? These hard copies
9 containing a seal I mean.
10 A. That's correct. And also the time period. I mean, we were really
11 focused on July of 1995. We started off looking at a week in particular.
12 You know, somewhere from around the 9th of July to the 16th of July. And
13 then as we worked through that material, then we expanded the dates a
14 little bit more until we were able to finally cover all of July. And then
15 we started to work a bit into August. And then the priority, as I recall,
16 was to work back to June and then to September. So, yeah, May wasn't a
17 real priority. But it is correct that I was not aware of these types of
18 documents with stamps on them.
19 Q. Don't you find it strange that reports that are dated the month of
20 May contain a seal, whereas those documents dated in the month of July
21 contain no seal?
22 A. Well, not necessarily. I think there can be different
23 explanations.
24 JUDGE AGIUS: We don't want you to speculate. If you are aware of
25 explanations, then please go ahead, but if you are just speculating on
1 what the explanations could be, then I don't think we need to hear that.
2 THE WITNESS: My understanding is that we have electronic reports
3 from July -- sorry, January 1995 through December, and perhaps more, and
4 those that electronic copies would be the same versions of material that
5 we've been referring to in this case.
8 Q. As you focused on June and July, more specifically July 1995, how
9 come you had the electronic version in January?
10 A. I think there was a misunderstanding. I believe we have the
11 electronic versions of the conversations from January through December
12 1995, the seven diskettes that were received by the Office of the
13 Prosecutor in December 2000.
14 Q. I feel that a hard copy which contains a seal, and particularly if
15 you were entitled to consult archive -- archived material, don't you
16 believe that this is more authentic than material that had been recorded
17 after the war?
18 A. I don't agree with the second part of your statement.
19 Q. You said a while ago that the diskettes you got were copies of the
20 files that had been created during the war. Do you know when these copies
21 were made?
22 A. No, I don't know specifically when they were made, but the first
23 two diskettes were given to me in May of 1999.
24 Q. In other words, these diskettes could have been created any time
25 between July 1995 and May 1999?
2 Q. Do you know that there was an SDB document that also contained a
3 seal?
4 A. I don't recall that, no.
5 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Can the witness be shown Exhibit
6 number 5D160, please.
7 JUDGE AGIUS: Let me see the document before it is broadcast, if
8 at all.
10 Q. This is a seal which largely resembles the seals we've seen in the
11 other documents; is that right?
12 JUDGE AGIUS: No broadcast, please.
15 Q. The only thing is it's a -- first line in this seal is
16 handwritten, SDB. It could be a 2 because this document comes from the
17 SDB. So that's more likely, isn't it?
19 Q. You mentioned on the 2nd of March, 2007, on page 19, you said that
20 in certain areas Italian words were used instead of B/C/S in certain
21 areas. Are you able to establish distinction between various B/C/S
22 dialects?
23 A. It depends. I'm certainly no expert, but --
24 JUDGE AGIUS: Are you familiar with the Dalmatian, in so-called --
25 you described it that way, Dalmatian dialect?
1 THE WITNESS: Yes, and the Serbian/Croatian.
2 JUDGE AGIUS: All right.
4 Q. Can you establish -- are you able to recognise specific Croatian
5 words which were introduced again in the 1990s?
6 A. One comes to mind. A couple come to mind.
7 Q. Very well. I think the best would be to show you the conversation
8 I'm interested in. It's Exhibit number P1195, 1195B. 1195B.
9 Can the witness be shown the entire B/C/S version, please.
10 Can you see after the third hyphen there's a word here,
11 "Bojovnici." Do you know what this means?
13 Q. You didn't hear that this word is used solely by Croatian soldiers
14 belonging to the Croatian army?
16 Q. When you analysed the intercepts, you were helped by interpreters
17 and translators, were you not?
19 Q. And nobody drew your attention to the fact that it is highly
20 unlikely that a VRS officer would have used such a word, which is only
21 used by Croatian army soldiers, and all the more, this word has a
22 particular meaning?
24 MR. VANDERPUYE: First, I don't think there's been any testimony
25 in the record that that is language that's specifically used by Croatian
1 military.
2 JUDGE AGIUS: Ms. Fauveau is suggesting that, and --
3 MR. VANDERPUYE: I'll agree with that.
4 JUDGE AGIUS: -- and not knowing any of the words except "Da" and
5 "Ne," "Dobro." I cannot confirm or deny what she's suggesting.
6 MR. VANDERPUYE: The second half of that is that she's already
7 answered the question, and that is that she's not heard the word before.
8 She's unfamiliar with the word, and therefore, obviously nobody's brought
9 that --
10 JUDGE AGIUS: No, not --
11 MR. VANDERPUYE: Okay. Maybe not so obvious.
12 JUDGE AGIUS: Not necessarily consequential. Maybe it was
13 mentioned in the course of her consultations, but let's see what she has
14 to answer.
15 THE WITNESS: Could you repeat the question again?
16 JUDGE AGIUS: The question -- I'll go faster than Madam Fauveau.
17 It's been suggested to you that during your consultations nobody drew your
18 attention to the fact that it's highly unlikely that a VRS officer would
19 have used such a word, which is only used by Croatian army soldiers, and
20 all the more, this word -- that this word has a particular meaning.
21 THE WITNESS: No.
22 JUDGE AGIUS: Yes, Madam Fauveau.
24 Q. Could we now turn to Exhibit P2443, please. And to move on
25 faster, this is a list of coded names that would have been use by the
1 Republika Srpska army.
2 You said on the 26th of February, 2007, on page 42 of the
3 transcript, that this list was established on the basis of information
4 that had been provided by other people. Did you use this list when you
5 analysed the intercepts?
6 A. Yes, sometimes I referred to it.
7 Q. You said it was always on -- still on the 27th of February, on
8 page 30 of the transcript, that you did not use the army of
9 Bosnia-Herzegovina as a source when you analysed the intercepts. Do you
10 remember having said this?
11 A. I think it was in the context of a question that Mr. Zivanovic
12 asked me about the authentication binder and whether -- why I didn't use
13 information from the army of Bosnia-Herzegovina to confirm information
14 contained within the intercepts. Is that the right context?
15 Q. Is it fair to say that the specific list was compiled together
16 with members of the ABiH army?
17 A. No, I don't believe it is.
18 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Can the witness be shown Exhibit
19 5D191, please. Can we show the bottom of the first page, please.
20 I would like the document not to be broadcast, please.
21 Q. Is it fair to say that in this note which was written by you, you
22 wrote what -- what is about to follow: [Previous translation
23 continues]... "[In English] Although a complete list was requested, none
24 was provided. An officer from the Bosnian army," I will not call the
25 name, "provided the following call signs as he recalled them."
2 Q. Is it fair to say that members of the ABiH army helped you in
3 establishing this list?
4 A. The list and the memo to which you are referring, yes.
5 JUDGE AGIUS: I want to make sure that this page is not being
6 broadcast. Okay. Thank you.
8 Q. The four names which are on this list are also to be found on the
9 other list in Exhibit P2443, Panorama, Zlatar. Would you like me to show
10 you the exhibit again, P2443?
11 A. That's the list of code-names?
12 Q. Yes.
13 A. No, you don't need to show it to me again. I can explain this
14 very easily.
15 When we were starting this project and this memo that you -- that
16 you bring up of mine, maybe we could go to the first page to confirm the
17 date, but I believe it was probably April of 1998, we had just received
18 this material. It was all completely new to us, and so we asked whether
19 they had any recollection of who some of the participants would have been
20 or what these code-names meant and what locations they would have referred
21 to. However, in the meantime, we received quite a large amount of
22 captured VRS documents that confirmed this -- these code-names and the
23 locations that pertained to the code-names, as well as having spoken with
24 witnesses, cooperating witnesses, who were able to confirm this kind of
25 information. So I don't think there's a contradiction between what I had
1 said before and your question now.
2 JUDGE AGIUS: Madam Fauveau, your two hours, 30 minutes are up.
3 We've got two more Defence teams, and between them, they have required 50
4 minutes.
5 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Your Honour, I fully agree, but when
6 I said that I needed two and a half hours, I had not received the
7 documents we received on Wednesday and Thursday. My initial estimate was
8 based on this time. I gave two and a half hours. In the meantime, we've
9 received a great number of documents.
10 JUDGE AGIUS: This is a revised estimate you have given to the
11 staff.
12 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Your Honour, but --
13 JUDGE AGIUS: I'm not used to arguing with counsel. I'm going to
14 give you five minutes, and you have to finish in five minutes, please.
16 MS. FAUVEAU: [Interpretation] Very well. Thank you. Could the
17 witness be shown Exhibit P1182B, please and also Exhibit 2367B. Maybe it
18 will be better to place it on the ELMO because these are conversations.
19 Can we show the conversation which starts at 25 minutes past 10.00
20 p.m.? And the other document is a conversation which starts at 26 minutes
21 past 10 p.m.
22 THE WITNESS: I have a better copy of this conversation that
23 starts at 22.26 in the material that I had with me from the first day. Is
24 it -- may I refer to it instead of this other copy, because the last line
25 and the first line of the next page are -- I'm just not sure that they're
1 complete.
3 Q. No problem. You can refer to your own material. Could you tell
4 me, looking at these two conversations, how come the conversation which
5 starts at 22.25 starts, in fact, much later than the conversation which
6 starts at 22.26? In fact, the page which is the first page in the 22.25
7 conversation, you will be able to find it on the second page of the
8 conversation which starts at 22.26.
9 A. That's correct. And the reason for that is that these two
10 conversations were recorded at the two different sites. The one that you
11 reference at 22.25 was recorded at the northern site, and the one that you
12 reference at 22.26 was recorded at the southern site.
13 In this -- this is an example of where a -- the -- the --
14 Q. Ma'am, I believe that the two conversations come from the northern
15 site. Are you quite sure that one comes from the southern site? I'm not
16 at all sure. I believe that both conversations come from the northern
17 site.
18 A. I would have to double-check. You might be right. But I don't
19 think it changes the -- the substance of what I was going to say, which is
20 that the reason -- the reason for this difference is that the person, the
21 operator who began to record the conversation at 22.26 captured the
22 conversation earlier than the operator who captured it at 22.25. So in
23 fact it's only -- it's actually on the bottom of page 00804649 where you
24 begin to see similarities between the two conversations. The last line of
25 that conversation says, "Sto je prosli put to davao tamo", and that is the
1 first sentence of the conversation that begins at 22.25 on 00779721. Does
2 that answer your question?
3 Q. Not really, because I don't understand how the conversation which
4 started at 22.26, which is a minute later, could have started before the
5 conversation which started at 22.25. I shall move on to another question.
6 This conversation --
7 A. It's just a matter of if you look at your watch and I look at my
8 watch and we both say what time it is right now, we might be off by a
9 minute or two.
10 Q. Isn't it fair to say that the equipment records the time
11 automatically, that the recording machines have a time indicator on them,
12 don't they?
13 JUDGE AGIUS: Madam Fauveau, please stop -- refrain from asking
14 such questions. We're not talking about the equipment here. We're
15 talking of the notebooks, and the notebooks did not have an automatic
16 clocking system.
18 Q. Was this particular conversation confirmed by any other piece of
19 equipment?
20 A. I don't understand your question.
21 Q. Do you have independent equipment which would enable you to
22 corroborate this? In other words, did you find any other documents which
23 might corroborate this conversation?
24 A. Off of the top of my head, I don't.
25 Q. Do you remember which kind of material this refers to? This is my
1 last question. Do you remember what material this conversation refers
2 to? When you look at the 22.25 conversation, it's X and X who speaks on
3 the fourth sentence and then X who speaks on the fifth sentence?
4 A. Yes. I believe that this refers to Josipovic, who I believe was a
5 member of the Sarajevo Romanija corps, that it was a piece of equipment
6 that was shared among the units. I don't remember the specific piece. It
7 could have been a multiple rocket launcher or something to that effect.
8 JUDGE AGIUS: This brings your cross-examination to an end, Madam
9 Fauveau.
10 JUDGE KWON: A quick question to Ms. Frease before we break. I'm
11 not sure whether we had that evidence before, but you're saying that most
12 of the intercept operators relied on their personal watches to note down
13 the time?
15 JUDGE KWON: Thank you.
16 JUDGE AGIUS: Thank you. We'll have -- do you wish to start now,
17 Mr. Josse, or after the break?
18 MR. JOSSE: I don't mind, Your Honour.
19 JUDGE AGIUS: So let's have a 25-minute -- is that sufficient,
20 Madam Registrar? A 25-minute break starting from now. Thank you.
21 --- Recess taken at 12.28 p.m.
22 --- On resuming at 12.57 p.m.
23 JUDGE AGIUS: Yes, Mr. Josse.
24 Cross-examination by Mr. Josse:
25 Q. May it please Your Honours.
1 Ms. Frease, I want to take you back, if I may, to the 25th of
2 January of this year when you were giving your evidence, and to
3 approximately page 6399 of the transcript. And at that point in time, you
4 were commenting on tab 1 of the authentication binder, and you were
5 describing how you had compared two different accounts of a conversation
6 that took place on the 11th of July of 1995 between Generals Gvero and
7 Gobilliard. I take it you remember that.
9 Q. And if I may be permitted, I'm going to summarise what you said
10 because it was quite a long time ago. Basically, you had two different
11 sources for this particular intercept. The first was the conversation
12 that had been recorded by the SDB, and it consisted solely of what General
13 Gvero was saying, they being unable to hear what General Gobilliard was
14 saying. That's correct, isn't it?
15 A. If I may just refer to my index. Do you -- it was the 1610
16 conversation, right, on the 11th of July? Yes, that's correct.
17 Q. And you also had a second account from a Major Fortin who was
18 working with General Gobilliard and he had summarised the conversation on
19 behalf of General Gobilliard. That's also correct, isn't it?
21 Q. What I'm a little curious about, Ms. Frease, is why didn't you go
22 to the horse's mouth and confirm the conversation via General Gobilliard?
23 A. I don't remember, though time was always a factor, but I don't
24 remember.
25 Q. Would you accept that in fact General Gobilliard was asked about
1 the conversation on the 8th of February of 1999 in a formal interview
2 carried out in the Paris Court of Appeal at the behest of this Tribunal?
3 Does that ring any bell at all?
5 Q. And it's a fact that General Gobilliard is not on the list of
6 witnesses in this particular case. My question is simple. Did you have
7 any part in the decision as to whether or not he should give evidence in
8 this trial, you personally?
10 Q. Thank you. Let's, if we may, look, please, at that particular
11 conversation and see how else it could perhaps be verified.
12 Could P1074 be put up on e-court, please. And it's the third
13 page in English, and I'm going to take the witness and the Court to the
14 summary that Major Fortin provided. That's it.
15 We see, Ms. Frease, at approximately the point that you have
16 marked 2 --
17 JUDGE AGIUS: I think we need the third page according to the
18 transcript.
19 MR. JOSSE: That's the page, Your Honour. It's the third page of
20 P1074. That's the page I want anyway.
22 MR. JOSSE:
23 Q. We see it says: "If UNPROFOR troops were really targeted, then it
24 was the BiH who fired on to them according to their old scenario."
25 So that is obviously General Gvero speaking, isn't it?
1 A. Yes. I would appreciate it if the document could be shrunk down a
2 little bit so I could see the numbers.
3 Q. Yes. The numbers in the left-hand margin, please.
4 A. Thank you.
5 Q. It's number 2 or 3. It's -- you see what I'm referring to anyway.
6 A. Right. I would say it's number 3.
7 Q. My apologies, and I accept that. It's right, isn't it, that this
8 assertion by General Gvero can be supported by other documentation,
9 thereby further verifying the intercept, and to this end, before you
10 answer the question, perhaps you'd have a look at 6D45.
11 This is a document that comes from a Lieutenant General Janvier
12 dated the 10th of July of 1995. It's addressed, the Court will perhaps
13 take it from me at the bottom of the page, to General Rasim Delic. And if
14 we look at the first and the third paragraphs, we see that General Janvier
15 is saying: "I was deeply shocked to learn of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian
16 army hostile action against an UNPROFOR Armoured Personnel Carrier on the
17 8th of July in the afternoon, and I have to express my deepest indignation
18 with regard to the murder of a Dutch soldier in the area of Srebrenica."
19 Then for reasons of time I'll go on to the third paragraph.
20 "Later on, the Dutch APC encountered a BiH barricade across the
21 road and while driving over an obstruction, it was fired on and hit by a
22 BiH grenade. One Dutch soldier was seriously injured and he was evacuated
23 to Potocari but died of his wounds at 1625B."
24 So if we go back to the note of the intercept that I'm asking you
25 about taken by Major Fortin, does this document that's still on the screen
1 help your verification of the intercept between Messrs. Gobilliard and
2 Gvero?
3 A. May I see the original document, please?
4 Q. I'm not clear what you're referring to. I'm sorry.
5 A. The letter, the notes that Major Fortin took.
6 Q. Yes, back to P1074, please.
7 JUDGE AGIUS: Which page?
8 MR. JOSSE: The same as before.
9 JUDGE AGIUS: The same as before.
10 THE WITNESS: I think it's inconclusive.
12 Q. Why do you say that?
13 A. Well, because a number of things could have happened between the
14 8th of July when General Janvier wrote that letter and the 11th of July
15 when this conversation took place between General Gobilliard and General
16 Gvero.
17 Q. Okay. It was the 10th of July for what it's worth that General
18 Janvier wrote the letter?
19 A. That he wrote the letter but it referred to events of the 8th of
20 July, I believe.
21 Q. Let me try in relation to another passage of this document. If we
22 could go down same page to approximately number 6. We see it
23 says: "UNPROFOR troops were most welcome on the BSA territory where they
24 would be treated comfortably and would be completely safe."
25 Could the witness please be shown 6D22. This, unlike the last
1 document, is an original B/C/S document. If -- I'm working from a
2 translation, Ms. Frease, because I don't read the language, and it's in
3 fact -- this is a document, if I can summarise, from General Krstic to the
4 VRS Main Staff and the Drina command corps dated the 9th of July, 1995.
5 It's number 4 that I'd like to ask you to look at. Conduct of UNPROFOR
6 forces. I'll read the translation I've got, slowly.
7 "The UNPROFOR forces at the check-points in Slapovici village and
8 Buci village surrendered fully to our forces with all their weapons and
9 equipment and asked for our protection. Ten UNPROFOR soldiers from the
10 UNPROFOR check-point in Buci village have been probably sent to and
11 accommodated in Milici, while five soldiers from the check-point in
12 Slapovici have been accommodated in Bratunac. UNPROFOR forces from the
13 base in Potocari village did not intervene at the check-points or attack
14 our forces."
15 So my question is the same again. Does that document shed any
16 light or support your verification of the conversation between Gobilliard
17 and Gvero?
18 A. Again, not necessarily.
19 Q. Explain, please.
20 A. Well, I mean it could, but the dates here too are -- they're two
21 days off. So --
22 Q. Sorry, do go on.
23 A. If we could have the original notes again from -- that Major
24 Fortin took juxtaposed against this document in English, the English
25 version of the document that's currently on the --
1 JUDGE AGIUS: That I don't know if it is possible, but if it is
2 possible, then I don't know what the accused are going to be able to look
3 at, because if we have the two English text on the screen, there will be
4 none in B/C/S.
5 MR. JOSSE: It's a slight failing, if I may put it like this, of
6 the e-court system, Your Honour. There's no way round it as far as I can
7 see.
8 JUDGE AGIUS: Don't look at me much more because I'm not to blame
9 for it.
10 MR. JOSSE: Well, I said that with some trepidation, not blaming
11 Your Honour, because simply, out of respect, you're the person to look at
12 in this courtroom.
13 Q. Do you need the translation of Major General Krstic's document?
14 A. No. I would just -- I would just note the same -- you know, the
15 same issue. And I don't have a detailed knowledge or recollection of the
16 events of the 9th of July and how and where UN forces surrendered to Serb
17 forces, but a lot of things certainly could have happened and did happen
18 between the 9th of July and the 11th of July.
19 Q. Am I -- am I barking up the right tree in these questions that I'm
20 asking you? Was it part of your job to look at these documents and see if
21 they in some way fit in to these conversations that you've been telling us
22 about for many days now?
23 A. I wouldn't like to say that you're barking up the wrong tree, but
24 in the two examples that you've provided, they don't contain the type of
25 information that I would have relied upon in order to confirm the material
1 that was contained within the intercepts, because I don't believe that the
2 material there is -- is really strong enough. I think I always tried to
3 provide documentation that related very closely to the events that were
4 being communicated in the intercepted material.
5 Q. Let me try once again, then I'll move to another topic. Can we go
6 to the second page now of Major Fortin's note. Yes. Between really 9 and
7 10, again we're back to General Gvero. It says: "He claimed that a great
8 number of UN vehicles stolen by the BiH and still painted white were used
9 against the BSA. He said he had no absolute knowledge of who the troops
10 in the vehicles belonged to but drew the general's attention to the BSA
11 reliable information that those were the BiH."
12 And to that end, could you have a look, please, at 6D23, which
13 whilst it's being got up on the screen, is a document not dissimilar to
14 the last one from General Krstic to the Drina Corps command, Pribicevac
15 forward command post dated the 10th of July, 1995, headed "Very urgent."
16 There we have it in the B/C/S. It's number 3, Ms. Frease, that I'd like
17 us to look at. Again, I will read it slowly. We now have the English
18 up.
19 "UNPROFOR conduct in the Srebrenica enclave from observation and
20 surveillance of the situation in the Srebrenica enclave. We concluded
21 that a number of UNPROFOR check-points on enemy territory have been taken
22 by the Muslims who are using some of the weapons and other military
23 hardware in operation against our forces."
24 Same question: Wearing your analytical hat, are you able to
25 comment on how that fits in with the passage from Major Fortin's note that
1 I read to you a few moments ago?
2 A. Could you scroll to the -- well, first, the bottom of this
3 document it says that it was received on the 10th of July, 1995; is that
4 correct? Yes.
5 Q. It does at 2315.
6 A. And the top of the document is dated --
7 Q. The 10th of July.
8 A. Mm-hmm. Yeah, I -- I don't have any specific information that the
9 ABiH captured vehicles, and so when you refer to paragraph 3, the last
10 sentence that says, "weapons or other military hardware," it's not clear
11 to me that there's a direct connection between weapons and military
12 hardware and the phrase that you referred to in the notes that Major
13 Fortin took. But if we could again have the page of Major Fortin's notes
14 that would be helpful.
15 Q. So this is the second page of his notes, please. Between 9 and
17 A. I can't -- I can't make a link between those two points.
18 Q. All right. Let me move on briefly to one other thing I want to
19 ask you about, and that's this -- could we have P1096A put up on the
21 Whilst this is being done, Ms. Frease, this is a note prepared by
22 a MUP intercept operator of an alleged conversation between General Gvero
23 and Radovan Karadzic on the 11th of July of 1995. Could I ask you, first
24 of all, in general terms, what work, if any, you did in terms of analysis
25 in relation to this particular intercept?
1 A. Aside from reading it and understanding the contents?
2 Q. Yes.
3 A. I don't believe that I included it in the authentication binder,
4 but it's a -- it's a -- General Gvero is reporting to President Karadzic
5 on a conversation that you had just had with General Nikolai that is --
6 reflects a conversation, as far as I remember, that General Gvero had with
7 General Nikolai.
8 Q. I accept that General Gvero had this conversation with General
9 Nikolai. My specific question is: You did no work which would verify
10 that this conversation was in fact between General Gvero and Radovan
11 Karadzic, did you?
13 Q. And for completeness sake, perhaps you could have a look at -- I
14 think it's P1096B. Is that it? I may have the wrong number here. Scroll
15 down, please. No, my fault. Perhaps it's P2374.
16 A. And may I just refer to my index?
17 Q. Yes, of course, I've got no problem with that.
18 THE REGISTRAR: Sorry, 2374A, has it a letter?
19 MR. JOSSE: Yes. A, I think, is the English. Next page, please.
20 Yes, I'm sorry. I can see what I've done here, and it's my fault
21 entirely. I think it would be more helpful if we went back to P1096A and
22 scrolled on a couple of pages.
23 JUDGE AGIUS: Do you have a re-examination, Mr. Vanderpuye?
24 MR. VANDERPUYE: I anticipate a relatively brief one.
25 JUDGE AGIUS: Is Ms. Frease going to be available tomorrow?
1 MR. VANDERPUYE: I haven't spoken with her.
2 JUDGE AGIUS: Yes, but I'm putting the question.
3 MR. JOSSE: Scroll on, please. It's number 536 that we're after
4 on this.
5 THE WITNESS: Yes.
6 MR. JOSSE: I beg your pardon. I do beg your pardon, Your Honour.
7 I cut across a rather important conversation you were having.
8 JUDGE AGIUS: I'm used to that, Mr. Josse.
9 MR. JOSSE: I was concentrating very hard on this screen.
10 THE WITNESS: Yes, I am available.
11 JUDGE AGIUS: Thank you, Ms. Frease. It will only be for a few
13 MR. JOSSE: Could you scroll on, please.
14 THE REGISTRAR: This document has only one page.
16 Q. There is -- you've probably got it there, Ms. Frease, and we can
17 do this a different way. There is a conversation about 20 minutes later
18 which also is allegedly between General Gvero and President Karadzic on
19 the same day. It's headed 536 in the -- by the MUP operator. Do you have
20 that there?
21 A. Yes, but just to clarify, it's about -- you're referring to the
22 1610 conversation between General Gvero and Nikolai and then the one that
23 follows it on the screen is the 1623, so 13 minutes later.
24 Q. My question referred to the 1623 conversation between Gvero and
25 Karadzic and you dealt with that and said that you did no work to confirm
1 one way or the other whether the person, my client, was speaking to was in
2 fact Karadzic. And my last question is in relation to the same
3 intercept -- beg your pardon, the intercept 20 minutes later, allegedly
4 between the same two participants and my question is the same, any work in
5 relation to that as to who General Gvero might have been speaking to?
7 MR. JOSSE: Thank you very much.
8 JUDGE AGIUS: I thank you very much, Mr. Josse.
9 Mr. Zivanovic. Please don't repeat any questions that you have
10 already put during your 1 hour 42 minute cross-examination.
11 MR. ZIVANOVIC: [Interpretation] I am going to limit my questions
12 to the documents that I received in the meantime.
13 Further cross-examination by Mr. Zivanovic:
14 Q. Good day, Ms. Frease. I'm going to ask you to look at document
15 5D191, actually, that my colleague Ms. Fauveau has already shown to you.
16 These are your personal notes from the 21st and 22nd of April, 1998,
17 during your visit to the northern and to the southern location, and
18 conversation with the staff of the B and H. Do you recognise this
21 Q. I would like you to look at the subtitle which says: "Summary of
22 records relating to intercept traffic," and to look at item 2 there which
23 begins with: "Took it upon themselves to extract the intercepts relating
24 to the Srebrenica and compile them in a binder totaling more than 500
25 pages."
2 Q. [Interpretation] I would like to ask you to clarify one thing in
3 the B/C/S language that you also understand, the word "kompilirati"
4 indicates to take a large number of things or parts of a large number of
5 things and putting them together into one whole. In that sense, was it --
6 was it how you used this word "kompilirati" in that sense in this
7 document?
8 A. That's how I would interpret it here, yes.
9 Q. Applied to the intercepts, I understand that the staff of the 2nd
10 Corps took it upon themselves to take the existing reports on the
11 intercepts, to separate them partially or completely, and to put them
12 together in one document and then to make a binder of that numbering more
13 than 500 pages. Is that how it was?
14 A. That's how I understood it, yes.
15 Q. Thank you. Based on this and having looked at this binder, I saw,
16 and you also said that in your testimony, that it was all printed on
17 perforated paper. So it was one piece of paper that was coming out of the
18 printer, and later it was cut, and then they had problems with copying
19 because the last line was usually dark. Do you remember that?
20 A. Yes, I remember that. Not that the last line was dark, but that
21 it was usually missing in the photocopying process.
22 Q. Precisely. So looking at this binder, I saw that they're in one
23 and the same place, on the same page even. There is an overlap of
24 conversations from different places. To summarise, we had two locations,
25 the northern and the southern one. There was one unit at the southern
1 unit. At the northern one there were three units that were doing this
2 work. Do you agree with that?
4 Q. And now I see in this binder that you gave to us that on one page,
5 for example, there are interlapping conversations between those units
6 amongst themselves. Did you notice that?
7 A. If you could let me look at those pages, I'd be happy to try to
8 clarify that.
9 Q. Yes. Can I just ask that the witness be shown precisely that.
10 And now I'm going to let you know which. That is document -- that binder
11 is there. I mean, we're not going to be able to look at it through the
12 e-court or the electronic version, but we can only look at it on the ELMO.
13 So I can just ask that you be given the binder, and I'm going to tell you
14 which pages of the binder you would need to look at.
16 Q. This is 1D235. The pages where the intercepts are are marked by
17 hand. You will see that. There's a small number in the upper right-hand
18 corner. I think you know that.
19 A. Right. Mm-hmm.
20 Q. I would like you to look at the page marked with the number 2, for
21 example.
23 Q. Two conversations are overlapping there. That one conversation is
24 characteristic because it's written in block letters. We said whose
25 conversations were transcribed exclusively and only in block letters as
1 compared to other intercepts that were transcribed by some other units.
2 Do you agree that here, on the same page, these two conversations are
3 overlapping?
4 Can I ask to have this page put on the ELMO, please. Then it will
5 be -- so that it can be seen what I'm trying to say.
6 You can see at the top of the page there is a conversation written
7 in small letters, and beneath that there is a conversation transcribed in
8 block letters, and it's characteristic for a specific organisation that
9 also was doing that work. Can you confirm that?
10 Here we have compiled various conversations, and one unique
11 document was made compiling all of these conversations. Do you agree with
12 that?
13 A. Yes. I wouldn't say that they're overlapping, and it may be a
14 question of interpretation, but, yes, that there are two different sources
15 contained within this binder, that's correct.
16 Q. But -- but it's not the same, you know. If the conversations were
17 separate, that would be clear, but because they were taken from different
18 locations. But in this situation, they were put together. They were all
19 put together in one document which we can see precisely by these printed
20 pages. For example, the conversation of one unit was put together with
21 the conversation of some other unit even though they are not the same in
22 their original authentic version. Do you agree with that?
23 A. That's right, and that's part of what made it difficult to
24 understand the process, because we didn't -- we didn't understand all of
25 these more subtle differences.
1 Q. I noticed this on other pages as well, and I don't want to burden
2 the Trial Chamber by enumerating all those pages that are done in the same
3 or similar manner, that are compiled in that way, but I have noticed
4 something else. Perhaps you can look at this previous document again,
5 5D191.
6 Thank you. For now, we will not be needing the binder.
7 A. If I could --
8 Q. No, no, no. Your personal notes. And you will see that on the
9 screen.
10 JUDGE AGIUS: Let her finish what she was about to say.
11 THE WITNESS: Well, it's just that the information was shared
12 among the units. So that would be an explanation as to why these types of
13 conversations would have been included in -- in this binder. If that
14 helps.
15 MR. ZIVANOVIC: [Interpretation]
16 Q. But did you get notice? Were you told that this is how they put
17 together the conversations but only the conversations that they shared
18 amongst themselves? Surely they didn't tell you that that's what they
19 did, so you needn't bother.
20 A. Well, I remember it being a source of confusion for us that was
21 clarified then later in interviews with the operators. The existence of
22 this third unit at the site was something that we didn't know at the time.
23 Q. Thank you. But I wanted to ask you something else. On the basis
24 of this paragraph, that would be 5D191, your personal notes, I reached
25 another conclusion on the basis of this and that is that the personnel of
1 2 Corps did this in an agreement with you, that they did the compilation
2 and the binder that contained the compiled conversation made of bits and
3 pieces of conversations in agreement with you.
4 A. I don't believe it would have been specifically in agreement with
5 me. I wasn't present during the March mission.
6 Q. On the basis of this paragraph, again, I don't know if you have it
7 on your screen or not, but in the second sentence says that this binder
8 was given to ICTY personnel during the March mission. You say that you
9 were not there, but this means that it had been requested earlier so that
10 this could be compiled, put together in a binder and then handed over to
11 you during the March mission. Do you agree with me?
12 A. I believe that there is an error in that note, that the binder was
13 given to us in March. I believe it was given to us actually in April.
14 Prior to the March mission, there was a mission to the area, I believe in
15 January, the end of January, beginning of February 1998, in which we first
16 made contact with the authorities of 2 Corps, the deputy commander, I
17 believe, and we had meetings with them, and I believe it was the first
18 time that we had contact with them, and I was present then. And it was at
19 that time that we talked about our desire to have access to the
20 intercepted material, other material that they had, and then it was at
21 that point that a further mission was discussed.
22 Q. Thank you. I will ask you some specific questions about that,
23 because you did not tell us about the January mission. But let me just
24 remind you of an exhibit, 1D222. That's a certificate of the delivery of
25 the establishment chart of the Drina Corps that was handed over to
1 Mr. Ruez on the 3rd of March, 1998. And then the problem was because in
2 that document we only had the organisational chart of the Drina Corps, and
3 we did not have the radio report, and in the meantime, the Prosecution has
4 been able to locate the radio reports, and they were indeed handed over to
5 us. So it was handed over on the 3rd of March, 1998.
6 In this binder that contains more than 500 pages, I found a
7 document that is designated as 1D234. I'm sure you remember about this,
8 because you've already seen this when I -- when I showed it to you on the
9 26th of February.
10 Could you please look at 1D234.
11 A. Is there anything in particular you'd like me to look at?
12 Q. Well, here it is. That's precisely what I had in mind. This is
13 the page that I wanted to look at. That's the same date, 3rd of March,
14 1998, and it is entitled "Report -- reports compiled through radio
15 surveillance in the period between the 9th of July, 1995, and 31st of
16 July, 1995." That document is contained in the binder that was shown to
17 you.
18 So can we then agree that this was not a mistake and that this
19 binder had already been handed over to you in March 1998?
20 A. I'm just really not sure. I think that we need to -- my -- my
21 recollection is that -- that the binder was actually given over to the
22 Office of the Prosecutor in April. It's possible that members of the
23 Office of the Prosecutor saw the binder during the March mission the same
24 way that they saw the notebooks and they saw the tapes, but I don't
25 believe that we took possession of the binder at that time.
1 Q. I showed you the signature of Mr. Ruez who received both the radio
2 reports and the documents on that day, but if you were right that on the
3 26th of April, that that was the date when the Tribunal received the
4 documents, that is correct, and this is corroborated by a document that is
5 designated 1D233. That is also contained in this binder.
6 So Mr. Ruez took receipt of the documents on the 3rd of March.
7 The Tribunal took receipt on the 24th of April. And you can see this
8 right here on this list.
9 A. I'm just -- I'm just not -- I'm not sure. Because if we could go
10 back to the preceding document and see exactly what it says, because just
11 before we change documents, the one that we're looking at right now dated
12 the 3rd of March, 1998, says: "Reports of captured radio communications
13 from -- during the period from 9 July 1995 to the 31st of July, 1995." So
14 it is pretty specific. "RI" there stands for radio intercepts; right?
15 So if we could go now to the previous document, I'm not sure that
16 that document is that specific where Jean-Rene Ruez signed -- where his
17 signature is at the bottom.
18 Q. Well, let us read it then. Does it say here in this text, does it
19 say "radio reports"? Do you see that?
21 Q. On the basis of -- so he did take receipt of them on the 3rd of
22 March.
23 A. That is what it says.
24 Q. So that is correct. Let us move on to the document 1D233,
25 document 1D233. That's not the one. I can give you the hard copy since
1 there seems to be an error here. So perhaps you can put it on the ELMO.
2 JUDGE AGIUS: Let's go through this quickly, otherwise we'll leave
3 it until tomorrow.
4 MR. ZIVANOVIC: [Interpretation]
5 Q. Well, this is the document. You can see here it's the date that
6 you noted, the 24th of April, 1998, right here at the beginning of the
7 document. You can see that for sure.
8 It's the same ERN number. This document is also contained in this
9 binder that has 550 pages.
10 So can you confirm that this is indeed correct --
12 Q. Could you please -- my question to you is, do you know where this
13 binder containing 550 pages was between the 3rd of March, 1998, until the
14 24th of April, 1998?
15 A. I can't account for the difference.
16 JUDGE AGIUS: Okay. I think we have to leave it there because
17 there is another Chamber who needs -- which needs to start at 2.15. We'll
18 continue tomorrow. I anticipate that you will only be here for a few
19 minutes tomorrow, Ms. Frease, and I thank you for bearing with us. Thank
21 Have a nice afternoon, all of you. We stand adjourned until
22 tomorrow morning.
23 --- Whereupon the hearing adjourned at 1.46 p.m.,
24 to be reconvened on Tuesday, the 6th day
25 of March, 2007, at 9.00 a.m.
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Climate changeDrylands and pastoralism
An emerging narrative points to global warming as a driver of conflict in the Sahel – but this narrative risks glossing over the real root causes.
Guest blog by
Tor A. Benjaminsen
Tor A. Benjaminsen is professor at the Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
The Sahel is often recognised as a hotspot of violent conflicts, typically between farmers and pastoralists or between the state and armed groups.
More recently, jihadist violence has reinforced this image in particular because oof attacks by groups associated with ISIL and Al Qaeda in Mali, Boko Haram in Nigeria and Al-Shabaab in Somalia.
What is behind these conflicts? Most empirical research points to political and historical factors as the root cause.
However as climate change becomes a leading global political issue, an emerging and increasingly powerful policy narrative presents global warming as a major driver. But how valid is this argument?
Examining the climate-conflict link
Two elements underpin the climate-conflict narrative. First, it assumes global climate change leads to drought and desertification, which in turn leads to resource scarcity. Second, it suggests this resource scarcity causes migration – fuelling new conflicts, or triggering existing unrest bubbling below the surface.
But trends show more rainfall – not less.
Since the Sahelian ecosystem largely depends on rainfall, global warming – if it reduces rainfall – may lead to desertification and resource scarcity in the long run. However, current rainfall trends and projections do not point to less rainfall: while some climate models support the idea that this region will become drier, most models actually suggest more abundant – but also possibly more delayed and concentrated – rainfall in the future.
In fact, since the drought years of the 1980s the Sahel has seen more rainfall. It has become greener again, not desertified.
Evidence linking resource scarcity and conflict is weak
Empirical evidence from international research also casts doubt on the second element of the climate-conflict narrative. Although a link between resource scarcity and conflicts cannot be simply dismissed, most empirical results question its validity.
Rather, case studies in central parts of the Sahel indicate that conflicts have historical and political causes such as government officials seeking rent, as well as policies and legislation that marginalise pastoralists.
The example of Mali
One example comes from the dry parts of Africa where pastoralism and farming overlap as the main forms of land use, and where conflicts – large or small – are ongoing.
In Mali, farmer-herder conflicts are linked to the state's pastoral and land tenure policies and legislation. These generally favour farmers and tend to lead to pastoralists being squeezed out of access to grazing land.
Three structural factors are key drivers of these conflicts:
Agricultural encroachment that has obstructed free movement for herders and livestock
Opportunistic behaviour by farmers and herders that moved to fill a political vacuum left by the disintegration and withdrawal of services following the state’s decentralisation policy, and
Corruption and rent seeking among government officials.
Pastoral marginalisation was also at the root of the Tuareg rebellion that triggered Mali's civil war in the 1990s and again in 2012. The drought of the 1970s and 1980s only played an indirect role in the rebellion: it led to the migration of young Tuareg men to Libya, where they were hired as soldiers and exposed to revolutionary ideas.
There was already a strong feeling among Mali's Tuareg and nomads in general that they were being marginalised by state policies of modernisation, and by policies that encourage fixed settlements. Then, embezzlement of drought relief funds by government officials in Bamako added to the anger – and young Tuareg in Algeria and Libya took up arms against the Malian state in 1990.
The rebellion would have likely taken place without the droughts of the 1970s and 1980s. It's worth noting the first Tuareg rebellion in Mali took place in 1963 following an unusually humid period.
Disputes are historical and political
Pastoralists are flexible and opportunistic in how they use their resources, meaning they can more easily adapt to climate variability than many other groups.
But at the same time, state policies that favour settled agriculture in many countries in the Sahel at the expense of mobile and flexible livestock production undermine not only pastoralists' access to land but also livestock-keeping – still one of the region's most important economic activities.
Empirical evidence from other parts of Africa, points to the same conclusion: the link between climate change and conflicts is negligible. Droughts and floods may potentially escalate tensions but evidence suggests that the root causes of land disputes are historical and political.
Climate change is without doubt one of the greatest global challenges of our time. But to suggest it is responsible for causing conflict in the Sahel is overstretching its impact.
This risks undermining long-term public engagement in climate change. It also risks overlooking the political factors that drive disputes. Glossing over the root causes could hinder efforts of finding effective solutions to conflicts.
Tor A. Benjaminsen (torbe@nmbu.no) is professor at the Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences. He is author of the chapter 'Does Climate Change Lead to Conflicts in the Sahel?' from the book The End of Desertification? Disputing Environmental Change in tbe Drylands published by Springer in 2016.
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Notes from the field – Dlonguebougou, Mali
Rainfall, grazing, families and land in Dlonguebougou
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