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Triton Cove State Park is a 29-acre day-use park with 555 feet of saltwater shore on Hood Canal. This small park provides an ADA-compliant boat launch with access to near-shore fishing. Future plans include possible camping facilities. This small park provides an ADA-accessible boat launch and great views of Hood Canal. It also provides excellent off- and near-shore fishing access.
Park hours/updates:
The park is open year round for day use and watercraft launch.
Summer: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.Winter: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wildlife Mammals Birds Fish & Sea Life? Rabbits? Raccoons? Squirrels? Crows or Ravens? Ducks? Eagles? Gulls? Herons? Hummingbirds? Jays? Ospreys? Woodpeckers? Crabs? Octopuses? Oysters? Seals? Shellfish? Shrimp? Squid? Starfish? Bass? Cod? Perch? Red Snapper? Salmon? Shark
Environmental Features Physical Features Plant Life ? Cedar? Douglas Fir? Alder? Apple? Maple? Daisy? Foxglove? Rhododendron? Berries? Ferns? Seaweed
In the 1930s, the area was the location of a gas station and a small country store. After World War II, the area was developed as a trailer-park fishing resort with a boat launch. Though the property changed hands a few times, it remained a fishing resort until the state purchased it in two parcels in 1990. Since then, the boat launch has been rebuilt. The area continues to be upgraded and developed to include more features.
Float removed Nov. 5 and reinstalled March 6.
The park has one boat ramp and 100 feet of handling dock. There is a large parking lot for cars with boat trailers.(509) 632-5583. Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available.
Lake Cushman State Park
Hoodsport Trail State Park
There are three unsheltered picnic tables, available first-come, first-served. A vault toilet is on the premises.
Water Activities Other? Boating (saltwater)? 1 boat ramp (saltwater)? 100 feet of dock (saltwater)? Diving? Fishing (saltwater)? Personal Watercraft (saltwater)? Crabbing? Oysters? Bird Watching
Located on the Olympic Peninsula on the west side of Hood Canal, six miles south of Brinnon, Wash., and seven miles north of Eldon, Wash. in Jefferson County.
From Dosewallips State Park:Drive south nine miles on Hwy. 101.
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Herndon, Virginia, April 17, 2018 – iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a leading provider of satellite communications to the military and government, today unveiled their most powerful Major Defense-Based software release, Evolution 4.2. Evolution 4.2 unleashes the full capabilities of the 9-Series satellite routers, defense line cards and tactical hub. Evolution 4.2 also continues to support existing 8-Series satellite routers and eMxDx line cards.
Evolution 4.2 delivers ultra-enhanced features in performance, efficiency and security in support of the company’s defense and government customers. When used with the 9-Series, Evolution 4.2 boosts single carrier capacity to 29 mega-symbols per second (Msps) (previously 7.5 Msps in Evolution 2.3) as well as ten times improvement - with achievements up to 64,000 packet-per-second (PPS) of simultaneous traffic. These dramatically increased speeds and throughput are ideal for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) content, larger volumes of simultaneous voice calls as well as other bandwidth-intensive applications for land, air or sea.
Significant advancements to the existing multi-frequency time-division multiple access (MF-TDMA) waveform greatly improves the availability of ultra-small disadvantaged terminals, thus improving reliability particularly for Communications-on-the Move (COTM) networks. These powerful waveform enhancements truly allow its new 9-Series airborne solution to take flight.
Building upon its existing two-way transmission security (TRANSEC) which is approved by the National Security Agency (NSA), Evolution 4.2 introduces an improved user interface and one-way TRANSEC. This new TRANSEC capability comes with automatic over-the-air re-keying of one-way systems in support of the Global Broadcast Service (GBS). Evolution 4.2 also enables Multi-Protocol Encapsulation (MPE) to ensure backwards compatibility to existing GBS networks as well as Multicast Filtering to remove any duplicate channels.
Other enhancements made possible with Evolution 4.2 and the 9-Series include:
Multi-channel demodulation (MCD) TRANSEC with 16 Channel Returns on the DLC-R for more in-route density
Full Network Management System (NMS) support for the Tactical Hub
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Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) service for Premium iSupport customers
Federal Information Processing Standard Publication (FIPS) 140-2 Level 3 certification on the TRANSEC module as found on the 9-Series and DLCs, making its products more secure than ever before
“Evolution 4.2 is the release our customers have been waiting for,” said John Ratigan, President of iDirectGov. “It allows them to continue the utilization of their 8-Series installation base and expand with the full power and performance of the 9-Series,” Ratigan continued. “The SATCOM software energizes and elevates both the 8-Series and 9-Series Satellite Routers and line cards, enabling our customers to connect, command and coordinate their critical assets in the field better than ever before. This will result in next-generation satellite communications deployment for airborne, maritime and land-based customers.”
About iDirect Government
iDirect Government, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of VT iDirect, Inc., delivers secure satellite-based voice, video and data applications with anytime and anywhere connectivity in the air, at sea and on land. iDirectGov’s advanced satellite IP solutions are used for critical ISR, airborne, maritime and COTM communications to support force protection, logistics, situational awareness, disaster recovery and emergency response. Building on more than 15 years of global satellite communications experience, iDirectGov provides the most bandwidth-efficient, scalable and highly secure platform to meet specialized applications of multiple federal, state and local government agencies, including the Department of Defense, both domestically and abroad. iDirectGov is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
For more information, please visit http://www.idirectgov.com/.
Keri Spencer
Director of Marketing, iDirect Government
Tel: pr@idirectgov.com
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Spire Communications
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PhD thesis title: The role of organizational habitus in organizational responses to institutional complexities
My doctoral research explores how organizational distinctiveness (habitus) is influential in the ways that organizational members interpret, make sense and respond to institutional complexities in the field of higher education in Turkish, Canadian and UK contexts. Relying on constructivist paradigm, I carry out a cross-cultural comparative study, which is based on qualitative comparative cases, with the aim of comparing data derived from six different universities, which are situated in different socio-political fields. I have conducted over 100 interviews with academics holding senior positions at various institutions.
Supervisors: Professor Mine Karatas-Ozkan, Professor Jeremy Howells
Funding Agencies: PGR Faculty Scholarship, Faculty of Business and Law, University of Southampton
My visits to Alberta Business School as a visiting scholar in 2013/Fall and 2015/Spring were funded by World Universities Network and PGR Conference and Research Support Grant, University of Southampton.
I am currently a doctoral researcher at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK, where I have been working as a research fellow over three years. I received my B.A and M.A degrees in Business Administration at Mugla University and Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, respectively.
During the doctorate process at Southampton Business School, I was fortunate to get acceptance as a visiting researcher from Alberta Business School, in the periods of 2013/Fall and 2015/Spring. This experience helped me to not only advance my doctoral research theoretically and methodologically, but also built strong connections with eminent institutional scholars and doctoral researchers at the University of Alberta, which will continue throughout of my academic career and facilitate collaborative work for joint publications.
My research interests include issues such as organisational culture, history, leadership, strategy and role of the inter-organisational and organisational dynamics on organisational formation, and, in turn responses to institutional change processes (complexities) from process-relational and multi-dimensional perspective in the field of higher education, sharing economy and social entrepreneurship. I pursue a research active career, which is reflected in my research outputs and publications. I have presented my research at the leading conferences (e.g. EGOS, EURAM), published book chapters and articles in the refereed journals. Research projects that I have been working on were funded by prestigious research institutions, namely, British Council, British Academy and Newton Fund. I also have manuscripts in the pipeline to be submitted to highly ranked and impactful journals.
My research interests focus on two different yet intersecting areas. First, specific interest areas revolve around the dynamics of organisational response strategies to institutional complexities from perspective of different actors in various fields including higher education, social entrepreneurship and sharing economy.
Second, I research entrepreneurial eco-systems through underpinning mechanisms that facilitate or hinder entrepreneurial orientation and innovativeness of organisations. My MA thesis was on innovation which drew my attention to entrepreneurial activities of change makers and innovators. I have also worked as a research fellow on a research project exploring entrepreneurial dynamics of agricultural small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in Turkish context. Empirical findings from this project have been published as policy report and book chapter in the Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation. Currently, I have been working on a research project, which explores role of the technology transfer offices (TTOs) in building entrepreneurial universities in emerging economies. We have been preparing an article reporting on qualitative empirical outcomes of this project to submit to the journal, Research Policy.
Broader research interests
Area of interest: Institutional theory with particular focus on meso and micro-foundations of institutional change processes, Bourdieu`s social theory of practice, entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial eco-systems, social entrepreneurship, social innovation, leadership, NGOs, methodology (constructivism),
Industries: higher education, shared economy, non-profit, animal trafficking, agriculture
Geographies: Turkey, Canada, UK, Brazil
Research papers-in-progress
[Title withheld],with M. Karatas-Ozkan, V. Grinevish and F. Huber, Special Issue of Small Business Economics: An Entrepreneurship Journal (ABS 3*) (Submitted)
Drivers for entrepreneurial universities and role of technology transfer offices in emerging economies, with Serdal Temel, Mine Karatas-Ozkan, Vadim Grinevich, Jeremy Howells, in preparation for Research Policy
Socio-materiality and strategy practice in higher education, with M. Karatas-Ozkan, J. Howells and M. Atiq, in preparation for Human Relations
The role of organizational habitus in organizational responses to institutional complexities, (will be extracted from my PhD thesis) targeted for Academy of Management Journal
Conference papers/presentations
Yavuz, C., Karatas-Ozkan, M., and Howells, J. (July, 2016-accepted). The role of organizational habitus in organizational responses to institutional complexities. 32nd EGOS Colloquium, Naples, Italy.
Karatas-Ozkan, M., Howells, J., Yavuz, C., and Atiq, M. (September, 2015). Socio-materiality and strategy practice in higher education: Bridging multiple layers through a Bourdieuan lens. 29th British Academy of Management Conference, Portsmouth, UK, (Best Full Paper Award from Strategy-as-Practice track).
Karatas-Ozkan, M., Howells, J., Yavuz, C., and Atiq, M. (June, 2015). Socio-materiality and strategy practice in higher education: Bridging multiple layers through a Bourdieuan lens. 14th EURAM Conference, Warsaw, Poland.
Yavuz, C., Karatas-Ozkan, M., and Ometto, M. P. (July, 2014). Institutional voids in emerging markets: A case of animal trafficking. 30th EGOS Colloquium, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Tunalioglu R., Cobanoglu F., Cankurt M., Cınar G., Ozkan M.K., Bektas T., Howell J., and Yavuz C. (September, 2014). Aydın İlinde Tarıma Dayalı Gıda Sektöründeki İşletmelerde Yöneticilerin Girişimcilik Eğilimleri Arasındaki Farklılıkların Belirlenmesine Yönelik Bir Araştırma (A research investigating differences of managers` entrepreneurial orientations in agricultural sector in Aydin) XI. Ulusal Tarım Ekonomisi Kongresi (National Agricultural Economics Congress), 497-506, 3, Samsun, Turkey.
Yavuz, C., Karatas-Ozkan, M., and Howells, J. (July, 2013). Multi-layered understanding of institutional entrepreneurship in emerging markets: A Bourdieuan framework. 29th EGOS Colloquium, Paper Development Workshop, Montreal, Canada.
Yavuz, C., Karatas-Ozkan, M., and Howells, J. (June, 2013). Institutional entrepreneurship from relational and diversity perspectives. 13th EURAM Conference, Istanbul, Turkey.
Yavuz, C., Karatas-Ozkan, M. (March, 2013). Understanding Embedded Agency in Institutional Entrepreneurship: Emerging Market Perspective. 9th New Institutionalism Workshop, Warsaw, Poland.
Yavuz, C., Karatas-Ozkan, M. (October, 2012). Mapping the Institutional Entrepreneurs’ Activities from a Social Perspective. 2nd Interreg Conference, Southampton, UK.
Culpan, R., Koç, O., Yavuz, C. (July, 2011). A Critical Examination of Innovators’ Common Dilemmas: A Conceptual Model and Three Case Studies. 20th Annual World Business Congress (IMDA) (ISBN:1-888624-10-8), Poznan, Poland.
Culpan, R., Culpan, O., Koç, O., Yavuz, C. (June, 2011). A Meta-Analysis of Corporate Sustainability: Scope, Level, Methodology, and Contributions of Previous Studies. 10th International Academy of Management and Business (IAMB) Conference (ISSN 1949-9108), Istanbul, Turkey.
Koc, O., Yavuz, C. (June, 2011). Managerial Perceptions of and Attitudes towards Corporate Sustainability: The Case of Turkey. 7th Strategic Management Conference, (accepted for presentation but not presented), Paris, France.
Koc, O., Yavuz, C. (October, 2010). İnovasyonun Yaratımı Açısından Kızıl Kraliçe Etkisi Oyun Dışı Aktörler Üzerinden Keşifsel Bir Araştırma [Red Queen Effect in terms of Innovation Creation: An Explorative Study via Outside Actors of the Game]. International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Family Business and Innovation (ISBN 978-9756734-08-7) Ankara, Turkey (in Turkish).
Koc, O., Yavuz, C. (October, 2010). How to Innovate Socially? A Study to Analyze Relationship between Entrepreneurial Competencies and Innovative Behaviours of Social Entrepreneurs. Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship Congress, Baltic Management Research Academy (BMRA) (ISSN 2029-5448), Vilnius, Lithuania.
Koc, O., Yavuz, C. (May, 2010). Work Innovation or Innovation Work: A Comparative Analysis of Innovation Activities among EU Countries. 6th International Scientific Symposium on Business Administration, (ISBN 978-80-7248594-9) Karvina, Czech Republic.
Affiliate research group
Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Enterprise
Research Fellow (2015-2017)
Project title: Drivers for entrepreneurial universities and role of technology transfer offices in emerging economies
Funding organisation: British Academy, UK Newton Advanced Fellowship Scheme, GBP 71,000
Main responsibilities: Conducting Skype interviews with TTO managers in Turkey (approximately 20); transcribing interviews; analysing the interview data; contributing theoretical framing of the project; writing up the report and publications
Project title: Improving management capacity and environmental sustainability strategies of Turkish SMEs in agriculture through strategic partnerships with HEIs in Turkey and the UK
Funding organisation: British Council, GBP 24,925
Main responsibilities: Conducting face-to-face interviews with SME managers in agricultural sector in Aydin region (approximately 30); transcribing interviews; analysing the interview data and policy documents relevant to the field; contributing theoretical framing of the project; writing up the report and publications.
Miss Cagla Yavuz
Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
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As lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino reports on Abovethelaw.com , Garner had been Justice Antonin Scalia's co-author on two books. So much of career success depends on who chooses us to work with them. So, Bryan A. Garner was a lucky professional. They are: "Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges" And, "Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts."
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Former Chief Speechwriter to Vice President Al Gore in the White House, Bob Lehrman has written four novels, the highly praised The Political Speechwriter’s Companion (CQ Press 2009), and has now co-authored and co-edited a new book: Democratic Oratory from JFK to Barack Obama (Palgrave Macmillan 2016).
Dan Heath, co-author of Made to Stick, speaks with Fast Company on how to avoid “that dreaded bullet-drenched PowerPoint that everybody hates”. link]. PowerPoint public speaking videos
That correlation showed up in the research co-authored of Joshua Livnat at QMA, whose parent company is Prudential Financial. A growth field is the computerized analysis of corporate earnings via natural language processing technology.
Interview with Cyndi Maxey In this interview with Cyndi Maxey, co-author of “Speak Up! . I have received a copy of my recent interview with the times. This was recorded at the dinner at the Toastmasters conference in Johannesburg. I discussed Toastmasters, the importance of communication and leadership skills, and why the Toastmasters programme is so important. Thanks to Ian and Michael Bratt, as well as the Times for the copy.
Erik Deckers and Kyle Lacy co-authored a recent book “Branding Yourself: How to Use Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself.&# Erik Deckers and Kyle Lacy co-authored a recent book "Branding Yourself: How to Use Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself."
As a leading and recognized authority in stress reduction through humor, Tim humorously delivers messages as universal as his audiences are diverse. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about how to add humor to your speech.
She co-authored The Sassy Ladies’ Toolkit for Start-up Businesses, which received the [.] She co-authored The Sassy Ladiesrsquo; Toolkit for Start-up Businesses, which received the Writerrsquo;s Digest Award for Non-Fiction Self-Published Books. Wendy Hanson helps startups and legacy companies act more aggressively, create more accountability and be more innovative. By shifting the culture, she helps teams communicate more clearly and work with focus.
I attended an event recently where the presenter was the co-author of a well-known book on a hot business topic. He is also a senior executive in a prestigious firm whose name you would recognize.
Microsoft's First Blogger and co-author of "Naked Conversations," Robert Scoble got a whole generation blogging. Since he left that job at Microsoft, where he often created 40 posts daily on his blog, he's remained a force in social media.
Business writing authority Natalie Canavor interviewed me for an article now appearing in CW Bulletin (an e-newsletter from the International Association of Business Communicators). Natalie is co-author (with Claire Meirowitz) of THE TRUTH ABOUT THE NEW RULES OF BUSINESS WRITING. [link].
He also co-authored the classic "Naked Conversations." The gadget that took over the world - the smartphone - may be just an interim whatever in how we human beings experience our worlds.
Chris and Julien are co-authors of Trust Agents. Dan Roam is author of Back of the Napkin. Gary Vaynerchuck is the author of Crush It. SXSW is a mega conference/festival for geeks in Austin, Texas, United States. Mega means over 10,000 attendees.
Fun and little known fact: I’m the co-author of OpenOffice.org For Dummies. OpenOffice.org is a Microsoft Office clone, pretty close to Office 2003.
Inspired by the 2016 book Illuminate that I co-authored with Nancy Duarte, our new practice’s methodologies are built on a proven framework to lead people through five stages of transformation and practical communication tools to inspire others to support and execute a big vision or idea.
Shel is the author of five books, including Public Relations on the Net, Corporate Conversations, Blogging for Business and the recently released How to Do Everything with Podcasting. Along with co-author John C. Having spent 30-plus years in organizational communications in Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, and as an independent consultant since 1996, Shel Holtz, ABC, brings a depth of experience to his engagements.
He co-authored a book entitled The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind , had a documentary film made about him and was invited to several places to talk about his experience, including The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Today’s post is about a remarkable young man named William Kamkwamba.
Robert Scoble, co-author of "Naked Conversations" and former blogger for Microsoft, never contended he was a journalist. Why would he? Blogging and traditional journalism are 2 different mediums.
Greg is the author or co-author of five books including What Great Supervisors Know, Employees Not Doing What You Expect and Fusion or Fizzle: How Leaders Leverage Training to Ignite Results. Are we using the most effective strategies to help our customers?
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“It’s showing a real creativity and a firm grasp of the linguistic resources available to them,&# said Derek Denis, a co-author of the study. The overwhelming proliferation of Instant Messaging (IM), text messages, and Twitter has long placed linguists on alert.
For example, the co-authors of the book I am ghostwriting hadn't gotten back to me. It's downright counterintutive.
In Illuminate, my co-author Nancy Duarte and I explore when to use stories of different types – what we call motivating and warning stories – depending on the organizational mood.
His influence doing this is so much greater than when he was co-authoring a stand-alone blog on medical devices. The media game continues to mutate.
Earlier this month Fast Company Magazine featured a 3-minute video by Made to Stick co-author Dan Heath on th eir website called Presentations that Stick. Almost three years ago I praised the ideas expressed in the bestselling book Made to Stick.
In this video, the co-author of Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In uses the language of speaking and storytelling to share how to behave effectively in negotiations.
As co-author with Paul Drew of a book on courtroom language ( Order in court: the organisation of verbal interaction in judicial settings, Macmillan Press, 1979) we learnt about some of the differences between examination in chief and the more aggressive cross-examination. You''d have thought that all social workers would understand the basics of interaction and/or how to communicate with people they haven''t met before.
For instance, "Naked Conversations" co-author Robert Scobel had a column. The blame game has started. WIRED's troubles, reports Ryan Tate in GAWKER, are being blamed on its head Christopher Anderson. Instead of pushing ads, which have been going down down down, Anderson has been focused on hawking his books and delivering keynote addresses.
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He is also one of my co-authors in Speaker's Edge book. Ed Tate is the 2000 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking. He is also one of my partners in World Champions Edge public speaking coaching community.
Working with co-authors Dana Carney and Andy Yap from Columbia University, Cuddy completed a definitive study that became a wonderful article, Power Posing: Brief Nonverbal Displays Affect Neuroendocrine Levels and Risk Tolerance, which appeared in an issue of Psychological Science magazine (September 21, 2010). We know that body language sends messages. Those messages are not always clear to your audience. There are intended and unintended messages that body language might convey.
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He’s the co-author of “Comedy Writing Secrets&# and trained many of the big late night show hosts. Let’s be honest. We all LOVE those individuals that make us LAUGH. The funnier you are, the more people like you, and the more they pen up to your speeches. Well, how funny are YOU? Our natural humour skills are vial to our public speaking. What if you could suddenly become EVEN FUNNIER, just by following a few simple rules?
Of the latter, only Robert Scoble, co-author of "Naked Conversations," remains high profile. Everything changes. And that everything is changing a lot faster, given the astounding developments in technology.
He’s the co-author of “Comedy Writing Secrets&# and trained many of the big late night show hosts. Let’s be honest. We all LOVE those individuals that make us LAUGH. Well, how funny are YOU? What if you could suddenly become EVEN FUNNIER, just by following a few simple rules? Master wit Max Matterson has worked in the comedy world for the past 20 years. He knows EXACTLY how to train ANYONE to become super-witty in just minutes.
She’s one of the author’s of Gamestorming , a fantastic book that has catalogued visual brainstorm processes that can be used in various situations yielding distinctly different results. I mustered the energy because I had kick-butt co-authors.
He is also one of my co-authors in Speaker's Edge book. Ed Tate is the 2000 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking. He is also one of my partners in World Champions Edge public speaking coaching community. One important lesson I have learned from him is to "Have an emergency end to your speech.".
Many years later I met the author, Peter Urs Bender. We later co-authored a bestselling book together – Secrets of Power Marketing. Secrets of Power Presentations by Peter Urs Bender This book first published in 1991 and I first read it around that time.
Confidence is critical for any kind of public speaking, and a lack of confidence may be contributing to women's reluctance to speak up for themselves in the workplace.
I hang out with speechwriters, but for many of my coaching clients, the idea of using written remarks or a script for their speeches just doesn't occur to them.
Patti Sanchez (left) and Nancy Duarte (right), co-authors of the book Illuminate (2016), share how to Illuminate the future and inspire others to follow. To thrive in the long-term, organizations must continually reinvent themselves to avoid decay and decline.
Social media guru Paul Chaney's career soared after he co-authored "Realty Blogging: Build Your Brand and Outsmart Your Competition." Books aren't dying. In most professions experts and leaders still need a book or more to be taken seriously. " Shrewdly, Chaney is putting a second book "Digital Handshake" out there this fall. What is dying is the traditional book publishing industry.
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Polis, Primavera visit Tribe, ICL and Ignacio School District
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera paid a visit to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation on Tuesday, Aug. 20, which included a trip to Ms. Pepper’s Kindergarten Class; Polis makes his exit by way of a small door designed for the young students.
Polis met with the Southern Ute Tribal Council for a tour of the Oxford Solar Plant, followed by a visit to the Ignacio School District, where he toured the Ignacio Elementary School classrooms and met with teachers.
Members of Southern Ute Tribal Council stand alongside Roger Zalneraitis, Economic Development Manager for the Southern Ute Tribe and Loretta Velasquez, Small Business Specialist with the Southern Ute Tribe during the RTAP awards presentation at the Ignacio Community Library, Tuesday, Aug. 20.
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Tags: Gov. Jared Polis, Ignacio Community Library, Ignacio School District, Loretta Velasquez, Lt. Gov. Dianna Primavera, RTAP, Rural Economic Development Grant Program, SBDC, Southern Ute Tribal Council
Community nets multiple RTAP awards
With a packed agenda for Southwest Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis and Lt. Gov. Dianna Primavera made their way to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation Tuesday, Aug. 20. The delegation met with Tribal leadership for a tour of the Oxford Solar Plant that morning, followed by a visit to the Ignacio School District, finishing up downtown at the Ignacio Community Library (ICL) where the 2020 Rural Technical Assistance Program awards were announced for the Southwest region of Colorado.
During a visit to the Ignacio Elementary School, which included a tour of the new teacher housing, Polis emphasized his administration’s commitment to renewable energy and early childhood education, lauding the District’s efforts to support the Ignacio Early Learning Program under SoCoCAA.
“[Our administration] is focused on concurrent enrollment, we’re really perusing that,” Polis emphasized on the topic of higher education.
The Governor gave a welcome address at the Ignacio Community Library, where major players in local government and economic development had gathered for the announcement of the Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP) awards. Polis emphasized the state’s focus on rural broadband, small business, agriculture and the outdoor recreation industry. “Very excited to see the Southern Ute Indian Tribe supporting outdoor recreation,” Polis stated.
RTAP awardees for 2020 were presented by the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Executive Director, Betsy Markey and Colorado SBDC Executive Director, Mary Shepard. The local awardees included: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe as a Certified Small Business Community, Town of Ignacio as a Creativity Lab, and Town of Ignacio for Community Placemaking.
OEDIT works with partners to create a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth across the state of Colorado. The RTAP program was launched as a way to serve rural communities’ economic needs around the state and identify opportunities to leverage the state’s resources.
Loretta Velasquez, Small Business Specialist for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, spearheaded the grant process which earned the Tribe their RTAP certification. “That is what this grant was for, to launch a co-work space, which is a component of the Innovation Center,” Velasquez stated. “This is not just for Southern Ute tribal members, it is a community project — open to all, with the purpose of benefitting local business and growth.” While the main office will exist within the reservation boundaries, a partnership with Fort Lewis College will allow for a satellite office in Durango, Colo.
Velasquez is currently working towards the development of the new center, and is encouraging input from the membership as to what would benefit their needs — the focus is self-sustainability and financial independence. “[The Tribe] becoming a Certified Small Business Community was an important step. It got the attention of the Governor — that type of state recognition will help our community evolve,” added Velasquez. “Being an entrepreneur is taking control of your own future.”
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News | September 8, 2019
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r. Christine Ebert-Santos consults a paper and discusses high-altitude health and living at the Ebert Family Clinic on Thursday, Aug. 29, in Frisco.
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1. Suspect identified in fatal Colorado Highway 9 crash near Blue River
The suspect involved in a fatal crash on Colorado Highway 9 that killed two Summit County residents last week has been identified as 31-year-old Lindsey Leigh Ward, according to the Fifth Judicial District Attorney’s Office. On the evening of Friday, Aug 30, a pair of Summit County residents identified as Benjamin Mitton and Nichole Gough were killed after a suspected drunken driver veered into the wrong lane, causing a head-on collision.
After the accident, Ward was taken to St. Anthony Summit Medical Center for treatment. At the hospital, troopers attempted to run Ward through voluntary roadside maneuvers but reported that she struggled to follow instructions, was unstable on her feet and needed to hold her arms out to avoid falling over. The results of a blood tests, analyzed by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, are expected to take “several weeks” before being completed. Ward is scheduled to make an appearance on bond at the Summit County Justice Center on Oct. 9.
— Sawyer D’Argonne
2. Pushing the limit: Understanding the body’s performance at high elevation
Altitude sickness, is caused by hypoxia, a lack of oxygen in body tissue. Understanding hypoxia is the key to unlocking many mysteries of human health at elevation, including why so many people who live at high elevation are able to thrive.
In this first part of the Summit Daily News’ annual Longevity Project series, we explore how high altitude affects the biological and physiological processes, what performance gains the human body can experience after spending enough time at high altitude, and why some people — especially endurance athletes — thrive here.
— Deepan Dutta
3. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area readies snow guns. Loveland Ski Area, Keystone Resort not far behind
The race is on among the high-elevation ski areas in Summit County to open for the 2019-20 ski season.
Keystone Resort, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area and Continental Divide neighbor Loveland Ski Area all teased the start of snowmaking on social media Wednesday and Thursday.
Snow guns are already positioned on the frontside runs at A-Basin and will be tested in the next few days, weather permitting.
— Taylor Sienkiewicz
4. Summit Water Rescue Team recovers lost wedding ring from Lake Dillon
The Summit County Water Rescue Team went above and beyond to help out a community member last month, when a long-time boater at the Frisco Bay Marina had his wedding ring slip off his finger and into the lake. Luckily, 10 days later, the dive team was able to recover it — something Summit County Sheriff’s Office special operations Sgt. Mark Watson called a “one in a million” find.
The team went to the marina Aug. 22 with a special underwater camera and was able to locate the ring 16 feet under the surface and mark it with washers lined with marking tape to help locate it again once divers were available. Divers arrived Aug. 27 and retrieved the ring.
Nonemergent situations can provide valuable practice for the team for when real problems arise.
5. Frisco adopts Housing Helps program, which would pay homeowners to add deed restrictions to their units
Frisco Town Council adopted a new initiative called the Frisco Housing Helps program during its most recent meeting last week, a move meant to preserve the existing stock of workforce housing units in town.
The resolution, which authorizes town staff to implement the program, passed in a split 5-1 vote. Once implemented, the town can provide homeowners or buyers a cash incentive to put a deed restriction on their house that would simply restrict occupancy of the unit to individuals working an average of 30 hours a week in the Ten Mile Basin. The deed restriction wouldn’t carry any other constraints, such as AMI limits, appreciation caps or resale price caps.
The town will fund the program using its 5A revenue, and the amount given to each person participating in the program will be determined by a number of factors, including the current market conditions, how well the property meets current community needs (size, location and access to transit among others), comparing similar market-rate and deed-restricted properties to determine the impact of the restriction, and the amount requested from the participant.
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NASS Budget: Chidoka advocates unicameral federal legislature, one term exco
Chief Osita Chidoka, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has canvassed one-chamber federal law making house as one of the practical steps toward reducing the cost of governance.
Chidoka said this in a statement issued by Mr Ikechukwu Okafor, his Special Adviser on Media Relations in Awka on Thursday.
“In Nigeria, we need a unicameral legislature with six members each from the 36 states and two members from FCT.
“The legislature with 218 will be less than 50 per cent of current members and term limit of three terms.
“2020 budget for NASS at N125bn is higher than the combined budget of Education N48billion (excluding UBEC & TETFUND), Health N46bn and Social investment N30billion.
“Reducing National Assembly members by half in 2023 will provide over N60billion annually for the social sector that will be 600billion over 10 years,” he said.
The former Minister of Aviation said the unicameral legislature should consist of six lawmakers from each of the 36 states of the federation and two from Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Chidoka said the new National Assembly, as proposed, by him would be both efficient and economical than the system in practice.
He described the budget of N125 billion for the National Assembly as “hugely extravagant“ in an economy adjudged to have over 100 million poor people with gross infrastructure deficit.
Chidoka said even more worrisome was the fact that, the NASS budget for this year was almost the same with combined proposal for health, education and social investments.
He said the funds that would be saved from such contraction would be available for investment on policies and projects that would serve the common interest of the greater number of the population.
Chidoka said to effect reduction in cost on the executive arm, there should be only one term of five or six years.
He said this would reduce the huge cost of running for re-election and enable incumbents focus on the business of governance while in office.
“Again, to reduce the pillaging of state resources for re-election and focus on development we need a single term Executive office of five or six years.
“We cannot afford the cost of re-elections, there should be one term for President and Governors.” (NAN)
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Egypt’s annual urban consumer inflation falls to 4.8% in September as reforms bite
Court remands 52-year-old man over alleged defilement
Taxation, parking space dominate challenges in Oshodi market
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First Outline of a System of the Philosophy of Nature
F. W. J. Schelling - Author
Keith R. Peterson - Translated with an introduction and notes by
SUNY series in Contemporary Continental Philosophy
Available as a Kindle Edition.
Schelling's first systematic attempt to articulate a complete philosophy of nature.
Appearing here in English for the first time, this is F. W. J. Schelling's vital document of the attempts of German Idealism and Romanticism to recover a deeper relationship between humanity and nature and to overcome the separation between mind and matter induced by the modern reductivist program. Written in 1799 and building upon his earlier work, First Outline of a System of the Philosophy of Nature provides the most inclusive exposition of Schelling's philosophy of the natural world. He presents a startlingly contemporary model of an expanding and contracting universe; a unified theory of electricity, gravity magnetism, and chemical forces; and, perhaps most importantly, a conception of nature as a living and organic whole.
"Keith R. Peterson has done a wonderful job in both translating the text and producing a critical edition. He has provided copious and useful scholarly annotations, and his translation choices are very thoughtful. Of all of the Philosophy of Nature texts, this is among the most fascinating and provocative." — Jason M. Wirth, author of The Conspiracy of Life: Meditations on Schelling and His Time
Keith R. Peterson is Lecturer in Philosophy at St. Michael's College and Champlain College.
Translator's Introduction
The Primacy of the Postulate
From Postulate to Deduction
Transcendental Deductions and The Idea of Nature
Logogenesis, Construction, and Potency in the Philosophy of Nature
Title Page of Schelling 1799 Edition
Foreword to Schelling 1799 Edition
Outline of the Whole
I. The Unconditioned in Nature
II. The Original Qualities and Actants in Nature
III. Actants and Their Combinations
IV. Inhibition and Stages of Development
V. Deduction of the Dynamic Series of Stages
First System
Second System
Third Possible System
I. On the Concept of Excitability
II. Deduction of Organic Functions from the Concept of Excitability
III. The Graduated Series of Stages in Nature
Appendix to Chapter III
IV. General Theory of the Chemical Process
V. The Theater of the Dynamic Organization of the Universe
Introduction to the Outline of a System of the Philosophy of Nature, or, On the Concept of Speculative Physics and the Internal Organization of a System of this Science (1799)
§1. What we call Philosophy of Nature is a Necessary Science in the System of Knowledge
§2. Scientific Character of the Philosophy of Nature
§3. Philosophy of Nature is Speculative Physics
§4. On the Possibility of Speculative Physics
§5. On a System of Speculative Physics in General
§6. Internal Organization of the System of Speculative Physics
Appendix: Scientific Authors
English-German Glossary
German-English Glossary
Page Concordance
Environmental Philosophy
42193/42194(JFB/JB/SP)
Crazy Mountains
Klee's Mirror
Briefings on Existence
Science, Reality, and Language
Introducing Persons
New Perspectives on Hegel's Philosophy of Religion
Rereading Freud
Ontology and the Art of Tragedy
Wittgenstein and the Turning Point in the Philosophy of Mathematics
Truth and Interpretation
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Beetle Love
Beetle Love never ends. It's global and conquers every generation. And this love is classless. Never mind, if used as a taxi on a daily basis, as a company car owned by a craft brewery in Ecuador, as a show piece in Great Britain or as afamily heirloom in Indonesia: "Beetle Love" introduces all of them. Convertibles and limousines, from red to rusty, from purple to polished. And it's always the story of their owners, who lost their hearts to the Beetle. And rightly so! Hardly any other car arouses more emotions - worldwide. All covered in this book, more than 20 stories, 2018 pages, a wonderful and unique picture- and story book to read, to laugh and to dream about.
Noddy And The New Taxi
Join new 3D CGI animated Noddy and his friends in Toyland, a place where toys come to life and adventures never cease.In Noddy & The New Taxi, Sly and Gobbo, the two naughty goblins, set up a rival taxi business forcing Noddy off the road. However, Noddy's toy town friends are soon disappointed with the service and want their familiar, friendly and reliable Noddy back with his red and yellow taxi.Other Fun Filled Noddy Adventures On This DVDToo Many Noddies, Noddy & The Magic Bagpipes, Noddy Has A Visitor, Noddy's Perfect Gift, Noddy's Lucky Day.
The Death of Rex Nhongo
Sharp and blackly humorous, The Death of Rex Nhongo follows five marriages and one gun, which collide on the streets of Harare, Zimbabwe. When Patson finds a gun in his taxi, it gives a jolt to a marriage already balancing on the knife-edge of poverty. Shuttling disaffected British expats, avoiding intelligence officers and supporting deluded relatives from the country, Patson weaves a web through a city that can speak of only one thing: General Rex Nhongo, and the rumours surrounding his death.This is a portrait of marriage under pressure, of husband and wife in breakdown, breakup and breakthrough. Portraying racial pride or middle class guilt, government conspiracy or childhood compulsion, C. B. George never softens his grip on the uncomfortable truth.
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Fiat Duna (Fiat Prêmio in Brazil) was a small car produced by Fiat in Brazil, where it was sold as Fiat Prêmio. The Duna was based on the Fiat Uno, but unlike the Uno, it was a sedan, as such models are more popular in South America. In Brazil, the "Prêmio" was presented in late 1985: with its only two doors, it never became the big hit the Brazilians expected. In 1987, the Elba model was born: With a 1.5 l engine, the new station wagon with only three doors was supposed to replace the old Fiat Panorama, based in the Fiat 147. Only in 1988 the Brazilians could get the four-door Premio and in 1989, the Elba with five doors. In Argentina the four door Duna was released in 1987, and from 1990 was the best selling car in the market for almost six years. It was largely used as a taxi, with gas engines (GNC).
Machine, Platform, Crowd
We are living in strange times: the largest taxi company owns no vehicles and employs no drivers, software can quickly reach super-human performance at games whose rules and strategies it never learned and people can now execute complex financial transactions without banks, courts or trust. Digital disruptions stem from three main sources: the integration of minds and machines, of products and platforms, and of the core and the crowd. In all three cases, technological progress is shifting the balance by stressing the second element of the pair. A machine recently beat the worlds best mind at Go. Platforms built by Apple and Google outcompete excellent products by Nokia and Motorola. When the open innovation of the crowd goes head to head with corporate research and development labs, which make up the core, they often win. Machine, Platform, Crowd reveals how these digital technologies are transforming the ways in which companies perform.
Complete Little Britain Radio Series, 3 Audio-CDs. Nr.1
The Little Britain radio series won a Sony Award when it first appeared on radio, and has since gone on to become a comedy phenomenon. Now available in this release are the original pilot and all four episodes of the original radio series - complete and uncut. Matt Lucas and David Walliams' comedy creations are already household names and need no introduction: Daffyd, the only gay in his village, Emily 'I'm a lady!' Howard, incoherent young offender Vicky Pollard, Kenny 'Look into my eyes' Craig, and Marjorie Dawes from FatFighters. Not forgetting Denver Mills, Dennis Waterman, and children's entertainer Des Kaye. Complementing Tom Baker's brilliantly bizarre narration, and David Arnold's original music, are many characters that have only ever appeared on radio: Cockney Film Star, taxi driver Jackie Paper, Joey the Stool, and two of the worst ghosts you'll ever know. With a wealth of bonus material that includes sketches and hilarious outtakes never transmitted on radio, welcome to the wonderful and surreal world of Little Britain.3 CDs. 2 hrs 45 mins.
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Nine of Rings
Realize you are free to create a secure, enduring, and satisfying lifestyle for yourself. Look for ways to share it with those who have helped you along the way.
Eight of Rings Forest Folklore deck © U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Ten of Rings
Watch Now: Nine of Rings Video
Learn the meaning of the Nine of Rings Tarot card in under a minute!
The Nine of this suit points to a person who is financially secure enough to live comfortably. This is about someone supported by her own business, inheritance or property. This is one person in a thousand.
This fortunate individual has turned a historical accident into a personal opportunity. This is one who has the vision and strength of character to hold onto gains against all odds. Do not be fooled at the apparent ease displayed on this card -- the person pictured is at the tail end of a long and stressful process of winning the right to be taken seriously. All of this grace has been paid for several times over.
The Nine of Coins reversed suggests a period of self-discipline is needed to restore your energy and vitality. You may be enmeshed in a situation of dependency or overindulgence.
You may be getting a bit sloppy, not in full possession of all your energy and focus. The remedy is austerity and self-discipline. You'll be much healthier -- and happier -- after you have straightened up your act.
The Nine of Coins in this position suggests that you prepare yourself for greater resources to be flowing in your direction. If you pay attention -- and keep the faith -- you can make a smooth transition into a state of well being and peace of mind. Hard work has brought you to a place where you could earn and receive grace, comfort, and freedom -- whether that be personal, emotional or financial.
Exercise your imagination and create an abundant, sustainable, and enjoyable lifestyle (or relationship) for yourself. Acknowledge the friends and others who were loyal to you during the difficult times. Gather your dreams and get ready. You deserve this happiness.
Nine of Rings card in all decks.
Ace of Rings
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PFI Plug Sockets
How much the Simple Shopper will pay for an electric socket
The National Audit Office has just reported on yet another hidden PFI cost. It seems the public sector has been getting ripped off over changes to PFI service contracts.
The problem arises because, although public sector requirements are specified at the outset of a PFI contract, over the course of 25 to 30 years of operation changes will inevitably be needed to the services and assets provided. And as anyone who has ever had building work done will know, once you vary from the originally agreed spec, you can find yourself looking at some serious additional cost.
In the case of PFI, that unplanned additional cost is already running at £180m pa (2006). and that's on top of the £5bn pa being paid out in base PFI charges.
Now you might have expected that even the Simple Shopper would have anticipated such issues, and incorporated appropriate safeguards in the initial contracts. Forget it. The NAO says:
"Changes to operational PFI deals are often poor value for money"
Large changes are not always competitively tendered
Even where they are, because it's the private sector PFI "partner" doing the tendering, and the public sector paying, cost management will not often be a top priority- it's not their money
Small changes are often expensive and late- as the chart above shows, the cost of installing an additional electrical plug socket, a very common requirement, varies from £30 to £302, an extraordinary tenfold variation; again, the labour cost only for fitting a whiteboard ranges from free to an extortionary £150.
Changes attract £6m pa unjustified fees- "most private sector PFI partners charged additional management fees, typically 5-10 per cent, on top of those made by service providers to cover their overheads and profit, which were very often not justified in terms of the work needed to process small changes., It is estimated that, in 2006, these fees cost the public sector £6 million"
The Report also highlights a point very familiar to BOM readers- the staff handling these negotiations for many public sector PFI customers are simply not up to the job. They report "poor control of change requests, inadequate job briefs, no checks or challenges over costs and disputes over relatively insignificant matters."
As we've said many times, having the public sector intermediate itself between us and those sharp private sector operators is a recipe for rip off.
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Home Imaging Shining 3D launches two wireless portable 3D scanners at IMTS
Shining 3D launches two wireless portable 3D scanners at IMTS
"Complete freedom of 3D scanning."
by Laura Griffiths
New Wireless FreeScan X5+ & X7+ metrology scanners provide up to three hours of continuous operation.
Chinese 3D printer and 3D scanner manufacturer, Shining 3D, has announced the introduction of its first wireless handheld 3D scanners at IMTS 2018 in Chicago.
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The Wireless FreeScan X5+ & X7+ scanners are designed to be lightweight and easy to operate.
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Where Is My Home?
How a casual interest in kolaches got totally out of control.
Stephen Harrigan
https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/where-is-my-home/
From the March 2012 Issue Subscribe
Photographs by David Strohl
My grandmother made two kinds of kolaches. They were equally threatening. One had a prune-and-apricot filling, the fruit stewed together into a dark spackle that rested inside a shallow depression on top of the pastry. The other contained a poppy seed paste, hidden inside a plain mound of dough, that was even darker, even gunkier. The pungent smell of those kolaches, their suspicious texture and strong, complicated sweetness, were too much for a finicky young eater like myself. I tried them once or twice, and that was enough. It was not just the way they tasted but what they evoked: a world far older than my own, a dark age and a distant place that seemed to think it had some claim upon my soul.
My grandmother’s married name was Gladys Berney, but she had been born Gladys Lednicky. Her parents had grown up in Czech villages only a few miles apart but did not meet until they had emigrated separately to America and settled in the Midwest, where they were married in 1885, in Buchanan County, Missouri. She was an industrious woman with cat-eye glasses who gave book reviews for local women’s clubs and was once named Oklahoma’s “Mother of the Year.” I can remember her sitting at her kitchen table in Oklahoma City—where she and her husband moved the family in the thirties—talking on her red Bakelite telephone to her mother, gossiping rapidly in a baffling language she called “bohunk.”
I don’t recall being particularly curious about this language or why she would be speaking it. And for the next half century or so I lazily remained indifferent. I knew more or less that my ancestors came from a region of the world that had once been part of Austria-Hungary, and after the First World War had coalesced into Czechoslovakia, and then after the fall of communism, in 1989, had become the Czech Republic. But as far as I was concerned, it was still a fuzzy, medieval-ish land. I grew up in midsized cities (Abilene, Corpus Christi), not in roots-conscious big-city neighborhoods or rural communities. My world was a striving postwar America of blank cultural cohesion. Ethnically speaking, I had always felt like nobody in particular, a product of the casually mongrelized white middle class—in my case part Irish, part Scotch-Irish, and part murky middle European. To the degree I ever embraced any of these splintered identities, it was the Irish part—not the Czech—that had appealed most to my carefully cultivated, broodingly romantic soul. But DNA doesn’t lie. When I looked in the mirror, I saw not some tortured black-haired Irishman but the generic round face, bald head, and mushy features of an Eastern Bloc apparatchik.
I don’t think I ate a kolache between about 1954 and sometime in the mid-eighties, when my Uncle D. D. baked a batch for Christmas using my late grandmother’s recipe and sent them around to the rest of the family. People use the word “Proustian” to describe the sort of sensation I had upon encountering these kolaches, but for the adjective to have real meaning, it helps to go back to the famous passage, early in the first volume of Remembrance of Things Past, where the author describes the experience of rediscovering the texture of his childhood through the taste of a madeleine cookie dipped in tea: “I feel something start within me, something that leaves its resting-place and attempts to rise, something that has been embedded like an anchor at a great depth.”
My uncle’s kolaches were round, rather flat, formed irregularly by hand, and baked to a deep brown. They came in a cardboard mailing box, layer after layer of them—prune and poppy seed—wrapped in aluminum foil. Unwrapping that foil released a smell, or rather an intricate tapestry of smells, that transported me instantly into the precognitive mist. I had just discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls of my childhood.
My way of pulling at the anchor was to begin making kolaches myself every Christmas. I worked from my grandmother’s recipe, written in her own hand. It required some serious parsing and occasioned a few double takes. (The directions for one step read, “After they bake—put butter over top—I do + momma died.”) The recipe, I was cautioned by my uncle, is a Lednicky secret, though I think I can reveal that at one stage it calls for a box of crushed vanilla wafers.
I was able to approach but never quite attain Nana’s standard. Making kolaches is hard. A famous Czech proverb, printed on pot holders and refrigerator magnets, confirms my own experience: “Bez práce nejsou koláče” (“Without work there are no kolaches”). First, there is the time-consuming process of making the dough, which involves an afternoon’s worth of mixing flour and eggs and sugar, scalding milk, and melting butter, then kneading it, letting it rise, punching it down, letting it rise again, and rolling it out onto a floured surface, only to discover at the end of the procedure that you’ve left out a crucial ingredient—yeast, perhaps. There is also the filling to prepare, the endless stirring of the pot that holds poppy seeds and milk and flour and sugar as you wait—hope—for it to resolve itself into the proper speckled paste. Meanwhile, on another burner, the dried prunes and apricots stew together in a saucepan, a bubbling tar pit that you have to keep a careful eye on as it cooks down, until finally it is pliable enough to mush together with a heavy-duty whisk. Then you have to make popsika, the sugary, cinnamony, vanilla-y topping, and then comes the tedious, origami-like hand-forming of the kolaches themselves, an art that I have humbly accepted I do not have the patience or remaining lifetime required to master.
For years I continued to make my kolaches without much encouragement. My children, when they were young, sampled them in the same grudging way I had. Now that they are grown, they claim they like them, but I know it’s only a nostalgic tolerance. I’ve taken my kolaches to office parties and other sorts of gatherings, and the approbation I’ve received has been on the polite side. No matter: it’s my own personal recherche du temps perdu thing, the hunt for something long misplaced, or something yet to be discovered.
What exactly is a kolache? Although a friend of mine recently confided that he thought the word referred to a type of shoe, this is not a question that needs answering so much anymore, particularly for people from Fayette or Lavaca or Caldwell or Austin or McLennan counties, or any of the other blackland prairie regions of Central Texas that were home in the nineteenth century to a steady influx of Czech emigrants. Throughout this territory, bake-offs and festivals and eating competitions have helped leverage the kolache from an obscure ethnic staple to a ubiquitous comfort food. Even if you’re nowhere near the Czech belt, you’ve probably encountered chains like the Kolache Factory or the Kolache Shoppe or Lone Star Kolaches.
The word is a corruption of the Czech koláč. (The plural is koláče.) I can remember my grandmother pronouncing it the correct way: not “kuh-lotch-y,” as we say it, but “koh-lotch.” The Czech word from which it derives, kolo, means “wheel.” Home-baked Lednicky kolaches were decidedly round, but most commercial bakeries these days squeeze the kolaches so close together on their trays that they bake into puffy squares.
As I understand it, “koláč” can be justly applied to many forms of Czech pastries, but at least here in Texas most people understand “kolache” to mean a springy mound of sweet dough with a declivity on top containing a dollop of some sort of fruit and a sprinkling of the streusel-like popsika. The fruit is almost always in plain sight, often sharing its little foxhole with a dab of cream cheese, but if it’s a poppy seed kolache, the filling is usually tucked away within the dough. That’s also the case with sausage kolaches, which are the best-selling variety in Texas.
For a long time I thought kolaches were more or less my family’s secret—that’s how blind I was to the Czech culture all around me. Then about fifteen years ago, my mother moved to Houston from Corpus Christi, and I began driving regularly from Austin to Houston on Highway 71 to visit her. I soon discovered that along the way there were several places to buy poppy seed kolaches, her favorite. I alternated between Weikel’s, a little gas station–bakery combo on the outskirts of La Grange, and Hruska’s, fifteen miles farther down the road in the tiny town of Ellinger. At that time Hruska’s inventory seemed to be evenly split between kolaches and scrapbooking supplies, but when they put up a billboard proclaiming “Awesome Restrooms” and then began expanding by several thousand square feet, it became pretty obvious they were gearing up to fight the kolache wars in earnest. Weikel’s responded by completely tearing down their building and replacing it with a truck-stop-size kolache palace, with even awesomer restrooms featuring the best automatic hand-dryers in the Texas Czech Republic.
Although the kolaches I ate at Hruska’s and Weikel’s were perfectly respectable, they didn’t carry the ancestral charge of the ones that my Uncle D. D. had made. Nobody likes a kolache snob, but that’s what I had become. A part of me was resentful that the sacramental snack of my childhood had been so brazenly loosed upon the world, but another part of me was curious enough to learn more about what it had become—and why it mattered to me. I set out upon the kolache trail to find not merely the best but the most resonant, the most redolent—in a word, the most Lednickyian—kolaches on earth.
My first stop was—had to be—the little town of West, just north of Waco. West, Texas (locals refer to it as “West comma Texas” so they won’t be perpetually misunderstood to be talking about West Texas), is to kolaches as Lockhart is to barbecue: a pilgrim’s holy ground. The town is home to the Village Bakery, the oldest and arguably best Czech bakery in Texas, to the newer but also impressively authentic Gerik’s, and, of course, to the hegemonic Czech Stop, the mightiest of the gas-station kolache empires. Unsurprisingly, West also has one of the state’s Czechiest populations and hosts the annual Czech heritage celebration known as Westfest.
The Czech Stop rules exit 353, siphoning off travelers along the Interstate 35 Dallas-to-Austin corridor and luring them in with two separate storefronts, each with bakery cases filled with dozens of varieties of kolaches endlessly replenished by its 106 employees. It has been in existence since 1983, when it started out as a liquor store, selling kolaches on the side from a now-defunct local bakery. Selling booze next to the freeway at a time when the perils of drunk driving were beginning to incite alarm turned out to be the wrong business model, so the wholesome kolache took center stage.
Barbara Schissler, the CEO and president of the Czech Stop, sketched this history for me as we sat in a plastic booth in her establishment during a rare lull. Clerks in faux old-world Slavic vests waited on a handful of customers as polka music played over the speaker system.
“I don’t have a clue,” she said when I asked how many people stopped in for kolaches on a typical day. “It just never ends. One customer after another after another.” She said she had a piece of paper in her office on which a former manager had once tried to calculate how many kolaches the Czech Stop sold per month. When she showed it to me later, neither one of us could quite decipher the exact totals, but the bottom line seemed to be in the neighborhood of 24,604. That’s 24,604 dozen.
She took me on a backstage tour to see the giant rotating ovens, multiple proofing vaults, and walk-in refrigerators the size of suburban garages. Across the street in a separate warehouse was another enormous kitchen, with its own stock of industrial ovens and refrigerators, a forklift, and a customized golf cart for shuttling baked goods back and forth to the twin storefronts.
As for the kolaches themselves, I found the Czech Stop’s to be consistently fresh and—given the demands of mass production—reasonably authentic, based on a family recipe that Evelyn Cepak, who manages the original storefront, bequeathed to the institution decades ago. But like the specimens from Hruska’s or Weikel’s, they were only glancingly familiar when I compared them with the kolaches of my childhood, which were not square and pillowy but dense, dark, and round. I’m not saying Nana’s kolaches were objectively better, but their mojo had been so powerful it was hard not to think of any other kolache as merely a wad of dough.
Of course, there is a difference, or ought to be, between a commercial-grade kolache and one that is lovingly crafted at home. Last summer, I began musing about the idea of removing the Lednicky kolaches from the reliquary of my memory and bringing them into the sunlight of the Westfest kolache-baking contest. I had no illusions—well, I had a few illusions—that my once-a-year tradition would vault me into the Jedi ranks of amateur bakers. I had never quite succeeded in perfectly reproducing all the subtle notes in Nana’s kolaches, but I had come close enough to think that I was ready to step into the arena.
It helped that the rules were not intimidating. There was no entry fee, and all that was required were six kolaches made from scratch yeast dough, all average size and with the same filling. My entry would be my tried-and-true fruit mixture, three parts prune to one part apricot. Out of the several dozen kolaches I made, I selected the six that were the most fetching and drove them on a hot, windy September Sunday to the West Community Center, a blank-looking building across the railroad tracks from the fairgrounds where Westfest itself was under way. I noticed at once that my kolaches looked nothing like the perfectly shaped, evenly browned, fluffy entries I saw under plastic wrap on the folding tables, but the kindly ladies who accepted them into the contest betrayed no alarm.
Winners would not be announced until three in the afternoon, so I left the judges to their work and drove across the train tracks to Westfest. By the time I parked my car, a fierce wind was blowing dust and dead grass into the eyes of the festivalgoers and shutting down the carnival rides. Westfest is usually a massive three-day celebration, but because of the simoom-like conditions, the grounds were almost vacant, with few customers lined up at the food booths offering pork rinds and kettle corn and, of course, kolaches. The entrance arch that greeted visitors with the Czech phrase “Vítáme Vás Na Westfest” (“We Welcome You to Westfest”) shuddered in the wind.
Along with most of the visitors, I sought refuge in a metal-roofed pavilion where a polka mass had just begun—liturgical music played to the sprightly accordion tempos of songs such as “The Huntsman’s Waltz” and “The Happy Wanderer.” When the mass was finished, I strolled over to the Czech genealogy booth, where a handful of harried volunteers fought to keep their documents from being swept away by the wind. Among the books on the table were passenger lists of nineteenth-century transatlantic ships.
I scanned the lists for John A. Lednicky, my great-grandfather. I didn’t know much about him, only that he had died in 1931, almost two decades before I was born, and that he had emigrated to the United States as a young man from somewhere in what is now the Czech Republic toward the close of the nineteenth century. He would have been part of a steady surge of Czech migration that had begun in the 1870’s, as rural cottagers found themselves unable to compete on their family homesteads with cheap American wheat prices and the mechanized farming that was changing the practice of agriculture. He made his way to Kansas and became fairly prosperous as the owner of several general stores throughout Brown County. He married twice, first to a Czech woman named Victoria (my great-grandmother), who died young, and then to another woman, also Czech, whom I dimly remember and who was known to several generations of the family as “Mommie.” It was Mommie (the “+ momma died” of the recipe) who passed her kolache-making wisdom down to her stepdaughter, Gladys.
I didn’t find a “John Lednicky” in any of the books at the genealogy booth. Which ship he took to America, what port he landed in, remained a mystery, though to call the details of my own Czech heritage a mystery was to give it a greater degree of urgency than I had ever really felt. Here at Westfest—where everyone else laughed heartily at the Czech wisecracks the priest had made in his sermon at the polka mass, where friends stood around a map of the Czech Republic comparing notes about the people they’d visited in their home villages—I felt like a fraud.
I continued to lurk around Westfest as the ferocious winds grew stronger and the festivities all but shut down. By mid-afternoon, I was back in the community center, waiting for the kolache judging to begin. I sat with about fifty other people on folding chairs as the judges finished their deliberations behind a plastic room divider. A teenage girl—Miss Westfest—stood off to the side, wearing the native Czech costume known as a kroj: a gauzy white apron over a long blue skirt, a blue vest over a puffy-sleeved blouse, and a flowery tiara with colored ribbons hanging down in the back. Almost everybody else was middle-aged, and their native costume was a T-shirt, a pair of shorts, and a ball cap. Nobody was talking much. Most of us just stared down at the linoleum, knowing that the next few minutes could bring either kolache glory or obscurity.
The room divider opened, and Mildred Dokupil, the Westfest associate director in charge of kolaches, announced that there had been 105 entries, the most ever. She was pleased about this.
“We’re always looking for new contestants to challenge the people from this area and give them a run for their money—or a run for their dough.”
She began to hand out the trophies, each of them decorated with a clay kolache she had made herself by hand. Somebody named Frank won first place for prune and apricot. Somebody else won second and third place. One by one other categories were called—hot link, cheese, cream cheese—and one by one the winners went up to the front of the room to receive their trophies while I waited in the back, increasingly aware that not only had I not placed but my outlier kolaches were going to be spared from coming in at 105th only because the judges would not have had the time or inclination to rank the entries all the way to last place.
“My God!” Mimi Montgomery Irwin exclaimed when I showed her a photo of the kolaches I had entered in the contest. She is the co-owner of the Village Bakery, which her family established in West in 1952 and of which she told me, “We’re like Poilâne, in Paris. We have a standard to maintain. Someone has to maintain the classic tradition.”
By the horrified look in her eyes as she stared at my kolaches, I had the impression I wasn’t maintaining any standard at all. When I told her I smushed them down just before baking them so they would be flat, she actually gasped. She said the art of kolache-
making was all about lovingly tending to the dough so it would rise, though she did concede the point that in the Czech Republic kolaches were usually on the flatter side.
We agreed that I needed an education in exactly how a Poilâne-grade kolache is manufactured, so a few weeks later I drove back to West, passing the Czech Stop at the freeway exit on my way to the Village Bakery, a modest little storefront in West’s historic downtown. Mimi took me directly into the kitchen and introduced me to her beloved old Middleby-Marshall oven, a floor-to-ceiling contraption with a gas flame burning at the bottom and five or six baking trays rotating along the interior by means of a pulley system. She told me the oven had been bought in 1969 or 1970 and over time had been seasoned by use like a cast-iron skillet or a wine barrel. “It’s a labor of love to keep it alive.
“We don’t use convection ovens for kolaches,” she explained. “They’ll leave the dough too dark and raw in the middle. They don’t give you that overall thorough beauty. And don’t even get me started on electric.”
The other equipment included three big Hobart industrial mixers for making the dough from scratch, sixty-year-old wooden tables for rolling it out, and the magnificent Eberhardt rounder, a steampunk dream of a device that presses down onto an unformed mat of dough and neatly transmutes it into several dozen perfectly formed balls that are the basis for the individual kolaches. With this machinery the Village Bakery creates between six hundred and a thousand kolaches a day, double that on Saturdays, and fills a steady stream of orders for special occasions.
“If someone prominent in town passes away, we bake, because we know people are going to be coming in from out of town and they’re going to want to take something to the family. Same thing if there’s a wedding. So you have to read the West News like you’re an analyst for Paine Webber.”
For several hours I observed some of the bakery’s nonmechanical assets—their names were Jamie, Leslie, Lurethia, Louis, Rose, Linda, Debbie, Pam, and David—as they mixed the dough, peeled fruit by hand, boiled it down, cut up sausage, and performed a dozen other tasks with wordless synchronicity. Their craftsmanship was humbling when I compared it with my own sloppy technique, and the communal silence in which they worked was faintly unsettling, giving me the feeling once again that I was somehow an exile from a culture I had barely known existed.
After the dough had been mixed and balled and proofed and had risen twice, several of the women stood over the unbaked kolaches and poked them, creating the pocket that would hold the fruit. They all used two fingers, and Mimi said that she could recognize their individual fingerprints in the dough. “Every artist has a signature.
“Can you see why this is so important to me?” she asked. “It’s a tradition that has to be preserved. It has to be.”
She spoke in a tone of reawakened fervor, the result of having had a long career in the wider world as a New York–based fashion marketing executive. But after her father died, after she lost friends in 9/11 and spent three months cooking for firefighters in Lower Manhattan, and after her mother suffered a stroke, she came back home to West to run the family business.
Earlier in the evening, while we were waiting for the dough to rise, Mimi took me next door to the Village Shoppe—a dress store also owned by the family—so I could meet her mother, Georgia Morris Montgomery. Mrs. Montgomery, a trim 94-year-old woman in a red flowered blouse and brown slacks, told me that her father came to America before World War I, sailing across the ocean with a summer sausage his mother had given him to eat on the voyage. He established himself in West, where he met his wife, whose family came from the Czech village of Frýdek-Místek. He eventually started the Czechoslovak Publishing Company, which produced newspapers for the tight-knit Czech emigrant population in Texas.
To hear Mimi and her mother tell it, you couldn’t really buy a kolache in Texas until the Village Bakery opened in 1952. People baked them at home, and they were served at weddings, funerals, and church bazaars just as they were back in the old country, but when it came to finding a kolache on the spur of the moment, Texas was a retail desert. “After a football game once,” Mrs. Montgomery said, “our Catholic priest and two gentlemen who owned Ford dealerships in West and Mexia came to dinner at our house, and we happened to make kolaches. They dared us to start a bakery.”
Mrs. Montgomery had her grandmother’s kolache recipe. Her husband—whose family had been in Texas since the 1820’s—had a master’s degree in chemistry. It was his job to take the recipe and apply the food science necessary to make it work on a large scale.
Mimi thinks it was in the fall of 1953 when her father invented the sausage kolache. “He and my grandmother had been trying to make sausage bread, and my dad just said, ‘Oh, why are we killing ourselves? Why don’t we just take a link and put it in the dough?’ ”
They called the thing a klobasniki, which means “little sausage” in Czech and which is how the Village Bakery still refers to it. Mimi will say the words “sausage kolache” if she has to, but there is that standard to uphold. A Czech koláč is not a meat sandwich, it’s a pastry. Therefore, the sausage kolache, like the chicken fajita, is an etymological contradiction and cannot technically be said to exist.
I sat in the dress shop talking to Mrs. Montgomery for another half hour or so. When I told her my grandmother had been a Lednicky, she nodded and repeated the name, but pronounced it “Lednitski.” That was the way they said it in West, she said, where a Lednicky—Jerome J.—was chairman of the bank.
It sounded strange to hear my family name pronounced that way, a new note of dissonance that I recognized as being part of the slow-moving identity crisis that had begun decades ago when I unpacked that box of kolaches from my Uncle D. D.
For the next six months, I continued my statewide kolache blitz, driving anywhere there was a rumor of a good bakery: Temple, Hallettsville, Schulenburg, Zabcikville, Calvert, Hillsboro, Yoakum. I went to the Kolache Festival in Caldwell and hearkened to the yearningly titled Czech national anthem, “Kde Domov Můj?” (“Where Is My Home?”). I attended more earnest kolache judging (“And in the apricot division, our winner is Nicholas Faust from Snook!”). I visited the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange and talked about kolaches with their friendly and informed staff, and I probably would have visited the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple, the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum in Caldwell, and the Czech Center Museum in Houston and talked about kolaches with their friendly and informed staffs as well if I hadn’t started to think I was maybe overdoing it a little.
What was I looking for, really? What did I hope to find as I drove through all these Czech counties, ingested all these kolaches, and visited the famous painted churches in Praha or Ammannsville or Dubina that had been erected by homesick Czech emigrants to remind them of the ornate churches of their homeland? It couldn’t really be about kolaches anymore, because the kolaches were all starting to look and taste the same. At every stop, I sampled an apricot one to keep my judgment consistent. I wrote down in my notebook phrases like “dough slightly salty—good or bad thing?” or “cute fruit pocket” or “intriguing popsika.” But my criteria, I knew, were peculiar and unfair—and maybe I still didn’t even really like kolaches that much. In my kolache quest, actual quality had become a side issue. I was not impartially looking for the best kolaches, I was looking for something else. Somewhere on earth, I reasoned, there must still be kolaches more like the ones my grandmother had made—not airy and perfect but unproofed, unrisen, somehow ancient.
The search continued to widen—really widen—until I began to realize it was leading me toward the ultimate destination, toward the fires of Mordor, where the original kolache was forged. Which was how, on a very cold day last November, I found myself on a train traveling east from Prague to Frýdek-Místek, which had been one of the centers of Czech migration to the United States. Mrs. Montgomery’s father had been born there and, as it had turned out, so had my own great-grandmother, Victoria Juřička. Ten miles or so away from Frýdek-Místek was Brušperk, the village that my great-grandfather had come from. Lednickys still lived there, I was told. They had been informed that I was coming and that I had some weird thing about kolaches—and they were waiting to meet me.
On the train I reviewed an email from Hana Michopulu, who writes a popular food blog in the Czech Republic. I had written to ask if she could recommend some bakeries where I could locate something along the lines of an ur-kolache, but she only confirmed the impression I had gathered from other people I had talked to. In the Czech Republic, there were no Kolache Shoppes or Kolache Factories. There were no kolache-industrial complexes like Czech Stop or Hruska’s or Weikel’s. Kolaches are still a closely held home tradition—some 20 percent of families bake them once or twice a week—but they have never exploded into a commercial phenomenon on their native soil the way they have in Texas.
Hana mentioned I should search out something called a frgale, which is a gigantic pizza-size kolache. She also warned me off the mass-produced kolaches that were available in grocery stores: “Pls don’t eat this.”
But I did anyway. The three-hundred-year-old inn where I spent the night in Frýdek-Místek was across the parking lot from a busy grocery store. In the bakery aisle I found two kolaches so tightly shrink-wrapped that I had to use my keys to pry them out. Everything was right about their appearance—right by my peculiar regressive standards, anyway. They were round, flat, and baked until they were dark brown, and the fruit on top was sort of smeared on rather than sitting elegantly in a deep pocket. That they tasted like the styrofoam tray with which they had been packed was immaterial. They were different enough from Texas kolaches, close enough to the Lednicky ideal, to sustain the belief that I was on the right track. I had arrived at the ancient birthplace.
Frýdek and Místek used to be two different municipalities facing each other across the Ostravice River, which divides the Czech provinces of Moravia and Silesia. My hotel was on the Frýdek side of the river, and in the morning I took a stroll along a street lined with kebab restaurants and thrift stores and happened upon a bakery. I walked in hoping to find a kolache wonderland, but what kolaches they had on hand were casually displayed in bins with loaves of fresh bread and croissants and various kinds of rolls known as rohliky.
“Koláč, prosím,” I said to the woman behind the counter, a little thrilled to be ordering a kolache in the heart of Moravia and using two of the four words in my Czech vocabulary to do so. I pointed to a round poppy seed kolache that had been sliced along the sides to create a flower-petal shape, with a cherry on top. I also pointed to a more-familiar-looking prune variety. They tasted okay, certainly better than the shrink-wrapped version I had tried the night before, but I was disappointed by the fact that they had not been given pride of place among the other baked goods. It made me wonder if we Texans, as is our way, had just up and created our own outsized preoccupation with kolaches, blowing them completely out of scale in a way that would bewilder our Czech forbears.
When I got back to the hotel, I met up with Martin Pytr, a guide and translator I had engaged through a Prague-based company called P.A.T.H. Finders, which helps people who are looking for information about their Czech ancestors. We got in his car and drove across the river, where he wanted to show me the one remaining street and town square of a village called Koloredov, which many decades ago had been enveloped by the larger town of Místek, which had in turn been subsumed into Frýdek-Místek. Koloredov, he said, was where my great-grandmother had been born.
The old town square—the náměstí—was hidden behind modern apartment blocks and shopping centers, but we walked along a side street and up a stairway and soon emerged onto a beautiful urban clearing paved with cobblestones and surrounded by three- and four-story stone buildings painted in pastels and subtle shades of white. The businesses on the first floor of these buildings were modern, but the signs in the windows advertising burritos and tattoos did not seriously interfere with an impression of timeless calm. A statue of some saint with outstretched arms—neither Martin nor I could make out the eroded inscription at its base—anchored one corner of the square, and in the opposite corner rose the tower of the Church of St. James, with its oxidized pear dome. This was the church, Martin explained, where my great-grandmother had been baptized.
It was cold and we had an appointment in Brušperk, so we didn’t linger. Anyway, my thoughts were too large. They kept circling back to Victoria Juřička. This woman was unknown to me except through her name and a photo I had seen of her grave marker in Kansas. She had been brought to this church as a baby, had grown up and sailed across the ocean to the American Midwest, had married and had children and died at the age of 38, and had bequeathed—among other things—my own future existence.
The village of Brušperk, the birthplace of her future husband, my great-grandfather Johann Adolf Lednicky—known in America as John—was only a twenty-minute drive away, through a rolling landscape at the base of the Beskydy Mountains, beyond whose northern summits lay Poland. A weather inversion had been bedeviling the Czech Republic all week, and haze from the steelworks surrounding the nearby industrial city of Ostrava weighed down on an otherwise enchanting pastoral tableau, with castle towers and fourteenth-century church steeples rising from the center of the villages we passed every three or four miles.
In the town square of Brušperk, a small cluster of my Czech kin were waiting for me. They were the descendants of František Lednicky, who had stayed behind in Brušperk when his brother Johann emigrated to America. I met them all in a confused rush, and there was no time to sort them out, because Marie Lancova, one of František’s granddaughters and an insurance consultant who spoke excellent English, told me that we were expected in the mayor’s office.
She ushered us into the municipal building facing the square and into a room where the mayor and the vice mayor greeted me at a conference table on which were arrayed three or four plates of kolaches. As Martin translated, introductions were made (distinguished visitor, member of the Lednicky family, well-known American writer, etc.), the Brušperk guest book was offered for my signature, and gifts were presented—lavish photo books, histories, brochures, maps, and some sort of local liquor.
As the mayor spoke, I looked at the kolaches in front of me, indecently eager to give them a try. Then I glanced around the conference table from one Lednicky face to another: Marie and her husband, Jaroslav, a retired coal miner; Marie’s red-haired cousin Ludmila Zidkova; Ludmila’s father (and Marie’s uncle), Vaclav Sugarek; and Jan Krulikovsky, another descendant of František’s, who seemed to have an encyclopedic recall of the family’s history. The Lednicky resemblance was not immediately overpowering, but it was there: wide faces, straight noses, a characteristic mildness in the features.
When the mayor had finished welcoming me, Vaclav presented me with an idiosyncratic portfolio of the Lednicky family history. He was a vibrant, inquisitive man well into his eighties who spoke several languages, wrote poetry, and painted scenes of the American West—wagon trains and Indian battles—on pieces of bark from trees that had grown near a sacred spring in Brušperk.
“Uncle Vaclav was a steelworker,” Marie explained, “but he”—she searched for the proper English expression—“he looked at the stars.”
I turned the pages of the portfolio, which featured intricate hand-drawn genealogical charts, poems, photos, and reflections. I found my own name in the list of people descended from the young man who had left Brušperk in 1880 and, according to Vaclav, gambled everything on a new life in America. There were photos of family members going back generations. Some of them I knew about, like my grandmother’s brother Victor Lednicky, who had moved to the Philippines as a young man, been imprisoned by the Japanese when they invaded, and survived to become a major industrialist. There were others I had never known existed: the soldier who had been conscripted into the Austrian army and died in an infantry attack against the Russians in the First World War, the partisan who had been murdered by the Nazis for acts of resistance and whose picture was displayed in a place of honor in the city hall.
We exchanged current family photos—“Ah,” Marie said when she saw a picture of my two-year-old grandson, “he’s a Lednitski!”—and then went on a walking tour of Brušperk, one of the many picturesque villages in the district, among them Příbor, the birthplace of Sigmund Freud, less than ten miles away. We followed a steep street leading upward from the town square to the top of a hill where the white-and-gray baroque tower of St. George’s church commanded the view. St. George’s had been standing in one incarnation or other in the center of the village since 1267. We walked through the cemetery next to the church, where generations of Lednickys lay beneath immaculate gravestones. Beyond the cemetery wall was rolling farmland. An old white windmill, its blades missing but otherwise in respectable shape, stood all by itself in a field, surrounded by a sagging wooden fence. This had been Lednicky land once, Marie said, and this was the old Lednicky windmill. This was the home that my great-grandfather, in order to make a place for himself in the world, had decided to forsake.
Five miles away in the village of Stará Ves nad Ondřejnicí, where my ancestors had gone to school in a converted old castle with a drawbridge, we stopped in at a local bakery called Pekařství Šeděnka. The manager, Jaroslava Máchová, told me that I should have come yesterday. That was the day they baked kolaches, a product that accounted for only about 10 percent of their overall production. But she had heard from Martin that I was coming and had saved some for me from yesterday’s baking, along with one of the pizza-size frgale that Hana Michopulu had told me about.
I went back to my hotel in Frýdek-Místek carrying the big bakery sack. I meant to go to sleep early, but there was a wedding party going on downstairs and my room was vibrating with the pounding bass notes of “Hey Jude.” Unable to sleep, I kept thinking of another wedding that had taken place long ago but that I had witnessed, in a way, earlier that afternoon. At St. George’s church, in Brušperk, the local priest had met us at the gothic entryway, unlocked the doors, and led us inside. The church was empty of people but crowded with baroque flourishes, with painted statues of the saints and of the Infant Jesus of Prague and of Panny Marie, the Blessed Mother.
Marie had told me that it was here, in front of the main altar presided over by a marble statue of St. George, that my great-great-grandfather—named, like his emigrant son, Johann Lednicky—had married Josefa Nováková, my great-great-grandmother. The wedding had taken place on February 14, 1854. The priest’s name was Franz Thill. The groom had been 27 years old and the bride 32. After they had been pronounced man and wife, Marie said, the bride, if the playful custom had been upheld, would have turned from the altar and pretended to stomp on her husband’s foot. Then everyone would have left the church for a wedding celebration, where tradition dictated that the guests would be served a ceremonial batch of kolaches.
Pretty soon, no doubt, they would be bringing out the kolaches at the wedding downstairs. I thought about sneaking in to grab one, but I was a stranger in town and not really the wedding-crasher type. Anyway, I had my own stash from the bakery in Stará Ves. I got out the bag and ate one of those flower-petal poppy seed numbers, and then part of an apricot one, and then absently sampled the giant prune frgale and—zong!—I was suddenly back in Oklahoma City circa 1953 as, half-enticed, half-recoiling, I took a bite for the first time of one of Nana’s kolaches. It was the frgale that did it: the dark prune filling, the melting buttery latticework of popsika, the taste of the Old World that was now so stirringly close at hand.
The DJ downstairs began to play “Single Ladies.” As I worked my way through the giant pastry and thought about the mountain of personal history I had just encountered, the Czech national anthem flashed into my mind and pushed out Beyoncé. “Where is my home?” the song asked. The question had nothing to do with me. I knew where my home was, and until I was ensnared by my quest for the ancestral kolache, I had thought I knew who I was. But now I was not a Lednicky anymore, I was a Lednitski, all alone with my bag of kolaches in my strange new homeland, waiting for the band to stop playing so I could get some sleep.
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Movie Review: Enemy Of The State (1998)
A classy techno-thriller, Enemy Of The State finds a groove where political conspiracy meets sleek action and rides it all the way to excellence.
At a secluded park, Washington DC National Security Agency official Thomas Brian Reynolds (Jon Voight) arranges for the murder of Congressman Phil Hammersley (Jason Robards), who is opposed to the passage of legislation that would give security agencies expanded powers of surveillance. The murder is captured by a hidden camera deployed to film wildlife. The digital file of the assassination ends up with corporate lawyer Robert Clayton Dean (Will Smith), who is grappling with an ugly case involving mafia corruption. Dean gets help on his court cases from old flame Rachel Banks (Lisa Bonet), a go-between with a mysterious investigator known only as Brill.
To recover the incriminating file Reynolds activates an illicit operation to track Dean's movements, infiltrate his life, and destroy his credit, marriage and reputation. By using satellites, commandeering surveillance networks and deploying the latest spy bugs and tracking devices, Reynolds' team force Dean into a life on the run. An attempt to frame Dean for murder forces him to seek help from the reclusive Brill (Gene Hackman), an ex-NSA agent. Together Dean and Brill have to find a way to end Reynolds' reign of terror.
One of director Tony Scott's more intelligent outings, Enemy Of The State was perceptive in 1998 but became a frightful predictor of reality 15 years later when whistleblower Edward Snowden lifted the lid on the actual surveillance reach of intelligence agencies. If Enemy Of The State was exaggerated by the imagination of screenwriter David Marconi, it ironically became a template for agencies to strive for in the Patriot Act era.
Intersections with reality aside, the film is a slick thrill ride. Scott creates an almost plausible narrative to hang the action on, and the story of an innocent but smart victim getting snagged into a sprawling conspiracy is a modern interpretation of a classic Hitchcock theme, but with a better MacGuffin in the digital assassination file.
The pacing is brisk, and the visual style is consumed with all that satellite, camera, computer and snooping technology has to offer. The opening 30 minutes set up the premise with professional care, allowing the hectic middle third to launch with breathless precision as the technology is unleashed to turn Dean's life into a living nightmare. The final act is clever, as Marconi finds a blood-soaked but satisfying climax, Dean arranging for his problems old and new to meet in a greasy kitchen filled with hidden weapons and short tempers.
Enemy Of The State was the first serious role that Will Smith tackled after achieving superstardom, and he demonstrates plenty of charisma and control to channel his energy away from comedy and towards the rollercoaster man-on-the-run structure. Smith still gets to unleash some funny ad-libbed lines, but for the most part Dean is a man hunted by much greater forces, and has to deploy wit and desperate physicality rather than humour to stay alive.
Two veterans provide distinguished support, Jon Voight and Gene Hackman carrying their well-earned battle scars into a final confrontation between political expediency and lone wolf ideology. The film also gets the demographics of the techno-wizards right, a young and dishevelled group including Jack Black, Scott Caan, Jake Busey and Loren Dean tapping away at the array of keyboards to deploy surveillance technology as a weapon of mass intimidation. In addition to Robards as the world-weary Senator, Gabriel Byrne shows up in a small role as the frantic Dean tries to track down Brill.
Prescient and pointy, Enemy Of The State is a frightful vision of what could happen when glitzy tools fall into the grubby hands of the paranoid and power hungry.
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Several people have already taken a whack at the embarrassing Ruth Marcus column arguing for Caroline Kennedy’s appointment to the Senate from New York. Marcus expresses enthusiasm for something that is a sure sign of a serious sickness in our political system, which is the increasing role of dynasticism in our politics. In Marcus’ case, though, this is combined with an embrace of celebrity politics as well as what I would call fantasy politics. Not every argument for dynastic succession and office-holding is necessarily focused on the person’s celebrity, as it is not always the case that the heir is a famous socialite, and very few are tied up with bizarre fantasies of political fairy-tales. Lisa Murkowski holds her office thanks to good, old-fashioned nepotism (or, technically, filiatism), but does not benefit from any particular celebrity status, much less weird pseudo-hagiographical cults built around her father. Kennedy is a special case: she is famous because of her father, and has inherited the strange mystical adoration that some liberals still insist on showering on him, and so benefits three times over from the dynastic connection.
There have been many cases of actors entering politics, trading on either their fame or their ability to assume a pleasing role or both, but as others have already observed the actor-candidates earned their offices through campaigning and demonstrating some basic competence in matters of policy. An appointment for Caroline Kennedy would mark such a shameless embrace of dynastic politics that it might even make members of the Nehru-Gandhi family blush. What makes the Caroline Kennedy case so disturbing, and Marcus’ enthusiasm for it so appalling, is not merely that it grates against every democratic, meritocratic, and liberal instinct, but that it represents a full embrace of unreality.
Many Palin critics mocked her selection as something out of a cheesy Disney movie; Caroline Kennedy’s advocate in Ruth Marcus is openly declaring her desire to have Enchanted performed in the Senate. The blurring of politicians and celebrities, which became one of the main themes of this election, would be surpassed here by the replacement of mundane politics with fantasy. Her support for Obama, perhaps even more than Ted Kennedy’s endorsement, was deemed to be important because of nothing more than the symbolism of it and the continuation of the Kennedy myth that it represented. Were she to be appointed Senator for the same reason, it would mark another step in the tawdry, sentimental Princess Dianification of our politics.
Daniel Larison is a senior editor at TAC, where he also keeps a solo blog. He has been published in the New York Times Book Review, Dallas Morning News, World Politics Review, Politico Magazine, Orthodox Life, Front Porch Republic, The American Scene, and Culture11, and was a columnist for The Week. He holds a PhD in history from the University of Chicago, and resides in Lancaster, PA. Follow him on Twitter.
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Social media giants have failed to police their own platforms
Matthew Hancock Culture Secretary
20 May 2018 • 5:33pm
Matt Hancock, Culture Secretary
The Internet is a force for good. Combined with new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, it is set to change society for the better.
But Aristotle once said “At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst.” Nowhere is this more evident than online.
While the immense freedom of the Internet brings mankind huge opportunities, when it is misused by individuals, and amplified by the connectivity provided by social media, it can cause real and lasting harm. It’s especially true for children growing up with the massive extra pressures social media brings, and of course their parents.
So we are reaching a critical moment. Last year, we published the Internet Safety Strategy Green Paper, where we proposed a number of measures to increase online safety in the UK, and as part of that work we conducted a public consultation.
The results tell an interesting story. Six in ten people said they had witnessed inappropriate or harmful content online; four in ten people had experienced online abuse; and four in ten people thought their proposed concerns were not taken seriously by social media companies.
I want the UK to be the best place in the world to be a digital citizen, where we can all benefit from an Internet that is transformative, exciting and free, but that still offers protection from the worst online harms. That is a difficult balance to strike and we need to carefully consider how we do it. But we can lead the world in striking this balance, and fulfil the internet’s potential as a real force for good.
For too long we’ve allowed social media platforms to mark their own homework. Just because they’re global, we’ve trusted them to at the very least remove content that breaches their own terms and conditions. And yet online harms persist.
Bullying, which is bad enough at school, is now following our children home on social media. There are tragic cases of online hate speech distorting the minds of our young people, leading to suicide or inciting them to violence and terrorism. Criminals are using these platforms to advertise and peddle their wares.
It doesn’t have to be like this. In real life there are rules to make sure we have freedom but not the freedom to harm ourselves or others. Why can’t this be the same online? And in real life, companies that provide services to millions upon millions of UK citizens rightly have a duty of care to keep those customers safe.
Some progress has been made. Google now offer digital wellbeing services and have developed artificial intelligence to spot abusive language. Facebook has launched tools to tackle cyberbullying. Twitter has announced a change to its algorithm to hide online abuse.
But while there has been some voluntary action from the social media companies, they’ve failed to effectively police their own platforms. And as Internet communities continue to grow, the current online frameworks are struggling to keep pace.
So I’ve announced that we will bring in new legislation that will make the UK the safest place in the world to be online.
We need to properly consider how we achieve this without stifling innovation. Hand in hand with the new Home Secretary, we’ll publish a White Paper later this year, setting out a range of measures to address both legal and illegal online harms. This action shows that at the same time as working to get a good deal on Brexit, we can deliver at home on the pressing challenges of our age.
One thing the legislation could potentially do is make it mandatory for social media companies to sign up to our statutory code of practice. And it could legally require them to be more transparent on the extent of harmful content on their platforms, as well as what they’re doing to stamp it out.
This has to be a group effort, since the issues affect us all. We will work with parents, schools, charities and the tech companies to consider the right measures to include in legislation to ensure we have the strongest impact on the harm we see online.
I want safety to be seen as a driver of internet innovation, not a barrier to it. We’ll continue to support tech companies to start up and flourish. But we’ll give them a framework to work within, one that provides clarity on their responsibility to keep us safe. Freedom can only work within the right framework and modern business needs modern regulation.
This is a critical moment where we need to act to set strong and enduring standards for online safety that will make this technology a powerful force for good for us all.
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The prosecution over the unclear suspicion of investment in the family of the Korean minister Cho Guk, arrested the relative of Cho ’s relative who seems to have been deeply involved in the investment.
Allegations of Cho Guk's law request for arrest warrant of relative's man Full-scale investigation September 16 7:02
The prosecution over the unclear suspicion of investment in the family of the Korean law minister Cho Guk requested an arrest warrant for a relative of the Cho law minister who seems to have been deeply involved in the investment, and his wife's brother Investigating relatives such as listening is in full swing.
This problem is pointed out that the company that manages the funds of the wife of the Korean law minister Cho Guk was making an opaque investment, and the prosecution is said to be the central figure of the company on the 14th. Restrained the relatives of Cho ’s relatives.
According to the Korean media, the prosecution filed an arrest warrant against the court for suspicion of embezzlement before dawn on the 16th. In connection with this allegation, the court issued an arrest warrant that was previously claimed in consideration of the seizure of evidence and the role played by two representatives of the company that managed the funds and the investee company. Judgment is noted because it has already been rejected and the relative's man appears to have been more involved in the investment.
On the 15th, the prosecution also listened to the circumstances of Cho Ho's wife, who was involved in the investment, and there was an opinion that he would also investigate Cho Ho's wife soon.
The prosecution has started a full-fledged investigation into Cho's relatives and has made a clear commitment to making a series of suspicions.
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Posted on on December 30, 2018
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Led by Jayln Patterson’s 20 points, the Texas Southern University men’s basketball team cruised to a 88-73 victory over Texas A&M Saturday evening at Reed Arena.
The Tigers had five players in double figures on their way to their third win over a Power 5 conference opponent this season. Devocio Butler scored 17 points along with five assists and three steals. Jeremy Combs chipped in 15 points, four rebounds and four assists.
The Tigers big win over Texas A&M marked the 300th career win for TSU Head Coach Johnny Jones.
Trayvon Reed notched a double-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks. Shawn Olden added 13 points, seven assists and a pair of steals off the bench.
The Tigers controlled matters from the start, leading the majority of the first half thanks to a 60.6 percent shooting mark (20-of-33) from the field.
After Texas A&M’s T.J. Starks buried a three to pull the Aggies within two (28-26) with 7:02 left before the break, Texas Southern reeled off a 16-2 run to lead by as many as 16, ultimately taking a 46-33 advantage into intermission.
The Aggies managed to cut into the Tigers’ lead, but Texas Southern didn’t allow Texas A&M to get any closer than four after a jumper from Texas A&M’s Wendell Mitchell made the game 62-58 with 9:31 left.
From there, Texas Southern slammed the door on a comeback attempt as the three-ball keyed a 20-8 TSU run that allowed the Tigers to lead by double-digits over the final 5:56 of the game.
TSU shot 57.1 percent (36-of-63) from the field, including a 12-of-26 (46.2 percent) mark from deep. Texas A&M connected on 47 percent (30-of-64) of its shots from the floor.
Mitchell led the Aggies with 21 points and four assists. Savion Flagg added 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
Courtesy: TSUSports.com
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Azizul Hakim back behind the camera
TV veteran making new tele-film
Azizul Hakim's career in TV took off in the '90s, and even now, the actor has his hands full with TV projects. But whenever he gets some time, Hakim likes to take a seat on the director's chair, bringing in all his experience into making TV productions. The latest in that line is tele-film “Golpo Othoba Jibon”, based on a script by his wife, Zinat Hakim. It will air on a satellite channel soon.
Most parts of the tele-film were shot recently at a resort in Narail, and the rest was done at Pubail. Hakim himself plays a central role in the drama, opposite Homayra Himu.
The tele-film tells the story of a writer who goes on a vacation to a resort, where the manager tells the writer the story of his own life. Australian expatriate Rahmat Ullah portrays the character of the writer -- while Dihan, Obid Rehan and another expat, Shafiq, are also in the cast.
About the shooting, Hakim said it was held in a picnic-like environment at the resort, but everyone has done really well. He also said acting and directing simultaneously is a challenge, but he enjoys both so he juggles his interests as best as he can.
Aziziul Hakim has successfully directed a number of drama serials in the past, with the most recent being “Nij Grihe Porobashi”. He is also acting in a few serials, most notably “Jiboner Oligoli”.
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BB cuts interest rate for export dev fund
Star Business Report
The central bank yesterday cut interest rate on its export development fund (EDF) by 1 percentage point with a view to giving a boost to sluggish export earnings.
As per a notice issued by the Bangladesh Bank, manufacturers who export will now be able to borrow foreign currency loans at LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus 1.5 percent, down from 2.5 percent previously.
LIBOR, which serves as a global benchmark for short-term interest rates, has been hovering between 1.90 percent to 1.92 percent for the last few days, meaning the cost of foreign currency loans will remain at about 3.42 percent.
The banking regulator also cut the interest rate for banks as they will be charged LIBOR plus 0.50 percent from the previous rate of LIBOR plus 1 percent.
Exporters initially apply to banks for the loans, after which lenders request the central bank to provide the fund.
The latest central bank decision will encourage exporters as their production cost will decrease significantly, said a Bangladesh Bank official.
This will have a positive impact on the decreasing trend of export earnings, he said.
In the first four months of the fiscal year export receipts fell short of target by $14.33 billion by nearly 7 percent, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau.
Furthermore, last month exports raked in $3.07 billion, down 17 percent year-on-year.
Exporters will have to pay back the foreign currency loan within six months from the date of receiving the fund.
The repayment tenure can be extended by three months provided the application is satisfactory.
The latest policy will help exporters bring down their manufacturing cost and encourage them to manufacture more exportable items, the BB official said.
“This is a very good move. It will make us competitive,” said a bicycle exporter who has been availing the fund for more than a decade now.
The EDF was launched in 2005 with an initial amount of $100 million; it was gradually increased to $3.50 billion.
Exporters from six sectors can get loans from the EDF and the central bank can set a separate credit ceiling for them.
For instance, a single member of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association is allowed to get $25 million from the fund and a member of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association $15 million.
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Easy Living is a modular washing machine
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve needed to do washing but haven’t had enough to make up a full load of either coloured or white washing.
One design that could go a long way in solving this is called Easy Living, a concept which was conceived by French designer David Genin as part of this year’s James Dyson Award.
Easy Living is a perfect concept for those who want to do their washing individually. The system comprises a single wall unit that has three separate, detachable pods, ideal for when you want to do two or more loads of washing simultaneously.
It also offers an advantage for families or house-sharers in that the pods can be removed and used in individual rooms, such as bedrooms and bathrooms. They can be used to store dirty washing and when full they can be hooked up to the base unit.
And because each of the four drums is relatively small, the appliance uses less water and takes less time, therefore saving energy as well as space. Genius!
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Horse Says Last Goodbye To Best Friend At His Funeral
"All the way to the cemetery, he would whimper and beat with his hooves on the ground."
By Stephen Messenger
In life, Wagner Figueiredo de Lima and his beloved horse, named Sereno, were inseparable. Sadly though, their time together was recently cut short.
Lima, 34, passed away earlier this week from injuries he suffered in a traffic accident near his home in Paraiba, Brazil - a tragic loss for all who knew him, including the best friend he left behind.
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On Tuesday, dozens of family members and friends gathered for a funeral procession to honor Lima before he was to be laid to rest. Knowing how much his horse had meant to Lima, his brother Wando thought it only fitting that Sereno should be there, too.
But nobody expected what happened next.
Kyioshi Abreu/Portal Diário do Sertão
When the vehicle carrying Lima's coffin arrived to the gathering, Sereno seemed to know it meant his friend was really gone.
"[Sereno] began to walk around the coffin, smelling the coffin. Then he neighed," attendee Kyioshi Abreu told The Dodo. "It was a very strong emotion. Everyone who was there was moved. I cried myself when I saw that scene."
Sereno then stooped, and placed his head against the coffin.
"This horse was everything to him," Wando told Globo News. "It was as if the horse knew what was happening and wanted to say goodbye."
Afterward, Sereno joined the other mourners as they led Lima to his final resting place.
There was little doubt that Sereno was heartbroken: "All the way to the cemetery, he would whimper and beat with his hooves on the ground," Wando told the news station.
We may never know for certain to what extent the range of animals' emotions mirror our own, but in mourning the loss of a loved one, the perception of a difference can easily fade.
Fortunately, Sereno won't be facing that grieving process alone.
Wando has since taken in his late brother's horse to join his own family - ensuring that Lima's legacy of love for Sereno will live on in his new home for many years to come.
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Film - Breaking In
Ren Zelen dodges the surveillance cameras to go and watch Breaking In...
Director: James McTeigue
Writer: Ryan Engle
Starring: Gabrielle Union, Billy Burke, Richard Cabral, Ajiona Alexus, Levi Meaden, Seth Carr, Mark Furze, Jason George, Christa Miller, Damien Leake
When her estranged father, a stinking-rich, white-collar criminal, is mown down by a car on the eve of his court sentencing, under circumstances which, strange to say, no-one finds suspicious, our heroine Shaun (Gabrielle Union) takes her two kids to spend the weekend on the implausibly vast and luxurious rural Wisconsin property where she was raised, in order to prepare for its sale.
Leaving her devoted husband, who is lovingly apologetic (naturally) at having to stay in the city and work over the weekend at his (unspecified) high-powered job, dedicated mother Shaun and her two kids - youngster Glover (Seth Carr) and phone-addicted teenager Jasmine - (Ajiona Alexus), arrive at the house to find the alarm unexpectedly disabled.
They put this down to a power outage, and tech-savvy Glover goes up to investigate the state-of-the-art, high-tech security system which surrounds the house. This includes surveillance cameras, a lockdown shield system, and even a drone which can fly around checking out the numerous rooms and corridors.
However, Mom Shaun barely has the chance to make a few calls and finish a glass of wine before it transpires that they are not alone after all – the house has already been infiltrated by four ex-cons.
It turns out that Shaun’s shady dad had liquidated his assets and stored a cool $4 million in a safe hidden somewhere in his extensive country mansion. The felons were not expecting to be interrupted in their search and they are also subject to a ‘ticking-clock’, as they have only 90 minutes to find the money before the local police show up – a failsafe after the alarm has been disabled.
The disparate foursome consists of impassive leader Eddie (Billy Burke), young unseasoned informer Sam (Levi Meaden), oddly named, violent Latino gangster, Duncan, (Richard Cabral) and lastly, former military safecracker, Luke (Mark Furze).
While Shaun is out on the patio the assailants grab her children and try to extricate any information they may have about the location of the safe. Meanwhile, they send out Luke to get the mom.
However, Mom is not quite so easy to apprehend, and after a scuffle utilising a broken wine glass, and a chase into the woods, Luke is incapacitated and tied up, leaving Shaun free to return to the property. But now Mom is on the outside of her fortress of a house, having to break her way in, as her kids are being held hostage inside - hence the title of the film - a novel reversal of the usual house-siege situation.
To remind us all of Shaun’s particular predicament, Eddie spells it out for her in their first verbal exchange - “You’re a woman, alone at the mercy of strangers, and your greatest weakness is locked inside this house.”
It’s a rather contrived premise, but still intriguing, offering various tense scenarios as Shaun concocts schemes to save her kids. She’s clever and resourceful and uses her superior knowledge of the house and terrain to her advantage. Because of Shaun’s knowledge of the house and its environs, and her unexpected tenacity, the villains are often caught on the back foot, and are forced to improvise responses to her attempts, with mixed results.
Likewise, some of Shaun’s plans work, some of them don’t, but she is almost certainly more ingenious than the typical mom at the school gates – perhaps she is more her father’s daughter than she would like to admit?
Her ingenuity however, prompts a supremely corny, cringe-worthy moment of dialogue when Eddie faces Shaun in the final stand-off. He is moved to admit he underestimated her and asserts his admiration, calling her an extraordinary woman, ‘No’, she responds, ‘I’m not extraordinary, I’m just …a Mom…” (eliciting an audible groan from the audience). Nevertheless, Gabrielle Union always remains watchable - playing vulnerable and threatening by turns.
A veteran action director, McTeigue shoots individual fight scenes well enough, but never provides much modulation or escalating tension. Shaun breaks in and out of her property with relative ease, hatches plans whose parameters never become apparent, and always manages to be exactly where she needs to be. McTeigue’s other work (V for Vendetta, Sense8) tends to contain an element of social commentary, and in Breaking In we see a strong woman of colour, outwitting a group of criminals intent on violence to her children and herself.
The character Shaun certainly demonstrates the cliché of the ‘lioness-mom’ protecting her cubs at all costs, but the fact that the family has the advantage of the fabulous wealth, and that the husband and son are rendered so utterly ineffectual, does appear to be going overboard in putting across that message.
Nevertheless, Breaking In is an entertaining, untaxing thriller, whose 88-minute run-time never drags long enough for us to examine the story’s implausibility too closely. The film remains fast-paced and suspenseful, making it easy to overlook the storytelling inconsistencies and to focus instead on the emotional aspect of a mother who will stop at nothing to save her children.
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‘Pharmaceutical Science should get equivalence to Medical Science’
Date :14-Jan-2020
Dr Pramod Yeole
By Vikas Vaidya :
He is the first person from Maharashtra who has been appointed as Chairman of prestigious All India Board of Pharmaceutical Education by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). He is known for introducing new system in a creative manner. As a Pro-Vice Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) with the smart use of technology brought examination reforms that made all the changes.
Now, he is Vice-Chancellor of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. Appoin-tment as Chairman of Pharma-ceutical Education Board has added another feather to his cap. Dr Pramod Yeole wants to provide equivalence to Pharmaceutical Science with Medical Science. After assuming this additional responsibility, Dr Yeole talked to ‘The Hitavada’ on several aspects of Pharmaceutical Science. “In abroad, Medical Science and Pharmaceutical Science work jointly. Expert in Medical Science make diagnosis while experts in Pharmaceutical Science prescribe medicines.
As we see specialist doctors like paediatricians, gynaecologists, geriatrics, sports medicine, so there are such specialities in Pharmaceutical Science too. Pharmaceutical Science, in foreign countries, get treatment equivalent to Medical Science. In India, however, we failed to get that status because our curriculum is not upgraded,” pointed out Dr Yeole. The functions of the Board includes regulating education of Pharmaceutical Science, perspective plan of examination, suggesting some policy change if needed, co-ordinating with pharmaceutical companies. Elaborating the ill-effects of not upgrading the courses in this branch, Dr Yeole said, “Pharmaceutical Science has so much potential that it can create employment and self-employment too.
But a section of the society has defamed pharmaceutical industry because of which it has lost its credibility. In most of the other countries Pharmaceutical Science has the status of medical science due to which the pharmacy degree holder fetches attractive salary. In India everything is done by doctors alone. Rest of the part like counseling, guidance, how the medicine is to be consumed every responsibility lies with pharmacists.” When Dr Yeole expresses regret about not having Pharmaceutical Science equivalence to Medical Science, he also knows the limitations of curriculum of the branch he belongs. After doing post graduation and subsequent degrees in Pharmaceutical Science, Dr Yeole worked as a teacher and then as Principal at Wardha’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research. After long teaching experience, and working in several bodies like academic council, Senate, Management Council, he became Pro-Vice Chancellor and now Vice-Chancellor.
“At this juncture, pharmaceutical industry is in need of not one, two but 70,000 graduates. India produces more graduates than this number. Unfortunately, industries prefer science graduates over pharmacy degree holders. In last some years, India witnessed mushrooming of pharmacy colleges. Increasing colleges will not resolve the issue. This can be stopped if strict norms are introduced. We are not supposed to produce quantity. We should create employable pharmacy graduates. Secondly, in my opinion, Diploma courses in this branch have no value and they should be stopped. Graduates can give justice to this profession,” asserted Dr Yeole.
Secondly, pharmacy courses are controlled by two bodies-- Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). This dual control is one of the factors responsible in hampering the growth of this branch. The institutes running pharmacy courses are the major sufferers. Problem of this dual control is, both bodies have different norms. They run on different acts. PCI Act came into being in 1948 while AICTE Act was introduced in 1998. Something should be done to remove this duality. This is what Dr Yeole feels. As his appointment is of three years, he feels some good changes can be brought to benefit the people of this faculty.
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Mead bar, Wedding Belles to move into new shops in downtown Clarksville
The new year is bringing new businesses to Franklin Street, as the buzz starts to build about downtown Clarksville's recent resurgence.
Mead bar, Wedding Belles to move into new shops in downtown Clarksville The new year is bringing new businesses to Franklin Street, as the buzz starts to build about downtown Clarksville's recent resurgence. Check out this story on theleafchronicle.com: https://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/news/2020/01/13/meadery-wedding-belles-move-new-shops-downtown-clarksville/4432917002/
Jennifer Babich, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle Published 9:00 p.m. CT Jan. 12, 2020
Historic Clarksville building gets makeover to become Wedding Belles bri...
The exterior facade of the old Pearson building on Franklin Street on January 10, 2020, which is soon to become the new downtown home to Wedding Belles, a local bridal and formal wear shop in Clarksville. Jennifer Babich
Workers putting in duct-work inside the old Pearson building on Franklin Street on January 10, 2020, which is soon to become the new downtown home to Wedding Belles, a local bridal and formal wear shop in Clarksville. Jennifer Babich
A look upstairs inside the old Pearson building on Franklin Street on January 10, 2020, which is soon to become the new downtown home to Wedding Belles, a local bridal and formal wear shop in Clarksville. Jennifer Babich
Developer Jennifer Willoughby walks silhouetted by a window on the second floor of the old Pearson building on Franklin Street in downtown Clarksville on January 10, 2020, which she is renovating to become the new home of the local bridal and formal wear business Wedding Belles. Jennifer Babich
New crystal chandeliers sparkle inside the old Pearson building on Franklin Street on January 10, 2020, which is soon to become the new downtown home to Wedding Belles, a local bridal and formal wear shop in Clarksville. Jennifer Babich
New crystal chandeliers sit waiting to be installed inside the old Pearson building on Franklin Street on January 10, 2020, which is soon to become the new downtown home to Wedding Belles, a local bridal and formal wear shop in Clarksville. Jennifer Babich
A newly installed window overlooks Franklin Street on the second floor of the old Pearson building on January 10, 2020, which is soon to become the new downtown home to Wedding Belles, a local bridal and formal wear shop in Clarksville. Jennifer Babich
The new year is bringing new life to downtown Clarksville, in the form of new businesses opening shop on Franklin Street.
Developer Jennifer Willoughby said she hand-selected a business to occupy the Pearson building, which she purchased several years back. She said she knew from the start she wanted the next occupant of the historic building to fill a need and draw more people downtown without duplicating what's already there.
"You can't saturate any market," said Willoughby. "The goal for me was to have a business which complements this street, which already has clothing shops, decor and food. I wanted an anchor, and I think I've got it."
She's busy renovating the building to become the new home for the local bridal and formal wear store Wedding Belles, scheduled to open by the end of January.
Developer Jennifer Willoughby walks silhouetted by a window on the second floor of the old Pearson building on Franklin Street in downtown Clarksville on January 10, 2020, which she is renovating to become the new home of the local bridal and formal wear business Wedding Belles. (Photo: Jennifer Babich)
"This is going to be a destination for downtown," said Willoughby, as she gave a sneak peek of the space featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls and ornate crystal chandeliers. "I chose (Wedding Belles) because they've already been open for six years, and they're expanding."
Willoughby, who's become known for her work creating urban living spaces downtown including Courtland, Gracey Court and The Phoenix, takes pride in her ability to renovate historic buildings.
"My specialty is repurposing buildings," said Willoughby. "This is my expertise. I do the design of the layout, the positioning of the lights, all that."
Willoughby said she worked with Wedding Belles owner Lisa Forest to create the perfect space for the bridal business.
Workers putting in duct-work inside the old Pearson building on Franklin Street on January 10, 2020, which is soon to become the new downtown home to Wedding Belles, a local bridal and formal wear shop in Clarksville. (Photo: Jennifer Babich)
"I came up with the idea of the central staircase. It's kind of dramatic, so it's good for pictures. It connects everything. I wanted a big open space, because that's really what the building is," Willoughby said.
Forest says she couldn't be more excited to make the move.
"We are so excited. The space will be about two times as big, and it's just beautiful," said Forest, adding that in addition to selling bridal and formal wear, they'll also have ample room for event planning, alterations, and even hosting events like bridal showers.
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Willoughby says she credits local leaders for paving the way for such new development downtown. She said it's taken a lot of work to take the space from what it was to what it will be.
"I just gutted everything, because there were ceilings over ceilings over ceilings. There were three ceilings downstairs, carpet everywhere. There were tons of rooms. But I didn't want to do the build-out until I found the tenant," Willoughby said. "That's really what I like doing, customizing a space for a business. It's a new area for me, but it's very similar to renovating residential units."
New crystal chandeliers sparkle inside the old Pearson building on Franklin Street on January 10, 2020, which is soon to become the new downtown home to Wedding Belles, a local bridal and formal wear shop in Clarksville. (Photo: Jennifer Babich)
She knows when she feels the biggest moment of accomplishment.
"The moment I turn on the lights, that's my emotional moment for any building because it means it's going to have life," Willoughby said.
Trazo Mead
The old Kelly's Pub at 116 Franklin St. is also getting new life. It will soon become home to a new type of bar/winery specializing in mead, known as a meadery.
Family-owned meadery in Adams continues to expand
A flight of various meads from Trazo Meadery. Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-Chronicle
A photo of Travis Powell at a young age eating his grandmother's bread. Her yeast recipe has been passed down, and now is incorporated in the family's mead recipe. Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-Chronicle
Bees active in season at Trazo Meadery. Contributed
Various jars of honey sit in the sunlight. Trazo Meadery produces different kinds of mead from different honey ranging from orange blossom to raspberry to avocado. Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-Chronicle
From left, Becky, David and Travis Powell pose for a portrait in their living room on January 24, 2018. Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-Chronicle
A flight of various meads from Trazo Meadery sit in the sunlight. Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-Chronicle
Clover, orange blossom, raspberry, wildflower, and avocado mead from Trazo Meadery. Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-Chronicle
Mead fermenting at Trazo Meadery. Contributed
"It's a lot like wine, but instead of grapes we use honey," explained Trazo Mead co-owner Travis Powell. "We have a product that's unusual. The craft beer market and wine markets are over-saturated. The mead market — although it's the fastest-growing segment of the alcohol industry right now, there are only two meaderies in Tennessee, and we were the first one."
Powell said he and his father have been making and selling their libations for several years, but wanted to find a space to create a tasting room for customers to spread the word about mead.
"We initially focused mainly on selling to restaurants and bars, and a lot of people showed interest in buying directly from us. We got a lot of good feedback, so we're opening a tasting room," Powell said.
Trazo Mead co-owner Travis Powell shows off some of the woodwork he's crafted for flights and bar taps for their new business on Franklin Street in downtown Clarksville, set to open in a few months. (Photo: Jennifer Babich)
Powell said they felt downtown was the best fit for their new business.
"Downtown Clarksville has a lot of character. We wanted a cool, old space that we could we could modernize, but still keep to the roots of it. And this space leaped out at us," Powell said.
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He said they envision their place will become somewhere people can go have a drink and relax in a space with a modern vibe.
"We will have tables and finger foods. It will be a place where you can go and spend time," said Powell, who mentioned they're looking at having game nights and maybe even pair with local caterers for a Sunday brunch.
This gutted-out space of the old Kelly's Pub on Franklin Street in downtown Clarksville, seen here on January 10, 2020, is set to soon become Trazo Mead, a bar/winery selling a honey-based alcoholic beverage. (Photo: Jennifer Babich)
Of course, the main attraction will be the mead.
"The main seller will probably be the flights," said Powell. "We'll have a standard flight with five different meads. Then we'll have a second flight that will rotate with our premium meads, based off what's in season. But you can also get glasses or bottles, and they'll be finger foods like charcuterie to help soak up the alcohol."
He said that's important, because the potency of the drink can sneak up on people.
"The mead tends to take people by surprise, most are 14% alcohol and a couple are 19%. But you don't taste it, so people tend to drink a little too much," he said with a laugh.
Powell said they'll have something for every palate.
"Our meads range from sweet to dry. A lot of people like that's it's different, it's real easy to drink. People who like cider or cocktails tend to be really drawn to it, but even people who drink bourbon and whiskey like it, because we have some barrel-aged ones as well. For the most part, anyone can find one they like," said Powell.
Clover, orange blossom, raspberry, wildflower, and avocado mead from Trazo Meadery. (Photo: Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-Chronicle)
He said their best-sellers are their orange blossom honey mead and Brazilian pink pepper honey mead. They plan to have a blueberry honey mead soon.
Powell said they hope to be open by March, and are excited to be joining the downtown scene.
"It's a cool thing to be part of. Clarksville is really starting to come into its own," he said. "We don't have to drive to Nashville to get good food or drinks or entertainment."
Just a few doors down, realtor and developer Allen Moser is converting the building at 120-122 Franklin into a multi-tenant market.
"It is a multi-tenant arcade-style space," he explained, saying it will include 12 spaces of various sizes, to include an anchor business and a number of smaller spaces.
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"I would like it to function similar to a business incubator," said Moser, noting that could mean anything from a small retail shops to a single-chair hair salon or barber shop.
"I want something that brings traffic downtown. I'm hoping to get a solid anchor tenant, and build from there," he said, adding that he also envisions people being able to use the hallway down the center of the market as access from Franklin Street to the Commerce Street parking garage.
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Susan Field-The Morning SunPolice caution tape surrounds property on South Road in Clare County's Surrey Township Monday morning after police investigated a body buried in the yard. Two people at the home were arrested.
An aerial view of the property where a body was found Sunday night in Clare County's Surrey Township, a few miles north of the Isabella County line. Map by Google Maps.
UPDATED: Body found near Farwell, two jailed
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Jody Newman said she knew when she set foot on the property at South Road and Stonehenge Drive that Leonard Hempel was dead.
Newman, a missing persons advocate from the Farwell area, arrived Sunday night at Hempel’s home at 11801 South Road in Clare County’s Surrey Township, as did Scott Tessman, who described himself as “Lenny’s best friend.”
Tessman started looking for Hempel roughly two and a half weeks ago, after the 54-year-old was last seen.
Hempel wasn’t reported missing until a week ago, and now two people are in the Clare County Jail in connection with a body found Sunday night on the property.
Clare County Sheriff’s Lt. Michael Bailey, after working at the scene all night, said a man’s body was found buried in the yard and that Hempel lived in the trailer there, but could not confirm that it was Hempel, who has been missing since April 9.
Clare County Undersheriff Dwayne Miedzianowski confirmed that a 31-year-old Farwell area woman and a 34-year-old Farwell area man are jailed in connection with the discovery of the body.
Clare County Sheriff John Wilson said Monday morning that police were called to the site at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday and that Clare County Prosecutor Michelle Ambrozaitis is reviewing the investigation for potential charges.
Investigators from the state police forensics lab in Grayling arrived on scene at about 11 p.m. Sunday, Bailey said.
They left at roughly 8:15 a.m. Monday after working to collect evidence through the night.
Tessman, who said he went to the home at the corner of South Road and Stonehenge Drive Sunday to talk to Hempel’s daughter’s boyfriend, said he discovered the body buried in freshly-tilled dirt behind the home.
Tessman, who described Hempel as the kindest man anyone could ever meet, said he previously lived with Hempel and that he had a snowmobile on the property, which he used as an excuse to talk to his daughter and her boyfriend.
Tessman left with the snowmobile after talking to the two, but was suspicious, he said, because of the freshly turned ground and a low spot in the area that he noticed.
Tessman said he came back, asked if he could look around, and began poking the ground with a stick.
That’s when he found an area where the soil was more loose and easier to penetrate, he said.
After digging a few feet, Tessman found what he said appeared to be a piece of gray sweatshirt, then a portion of a clean white T-shirt, then stopped and called 911.
Wilson said investigators are awaiting autopsy results and confirmation of the identity of the victim; the connection to Hempel is also under investigation.
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Crimean Tatars to Erase Hitler Collaboration Chapter From History Textbook
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Authorities in annexed Crimea will remove a chapter from a 10th grade history textbook that describes Crimean Tatars as collaborating with Hitler by the beginning of the next school year.
The pro-Moscow council of the Crimean Tatar ethnic group asked de-facto authorities in February to remove the offending textbook from local schools and libraries. The chapter was reported as saying that 20,000 Crimean Tatars served “the Hitlerites with arms” and 14,000 more “fought against [Soviet] partisans” in World War II.
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“A decision has been reached to avoid ethnic conflict. This chapter on collaboration will be removed by the beginning of the school year,” Crimea’s Russian-backed education administration told Interfax on Monday.
Stalin deported more than 190,000 Crimean Tatars accused of sympathizing with Nazi Germany to the Urals, Siberia and Central Asia in 1944.
The majority Muslim Tatars were allowed to return in the waning days of the Soviet Union, whose 1991 collapse left Crimea in an independent Ukraine.
The Turkic community that makes up about 15 percent of Crimea’s population has largely opposed Russian rule in the peninsula and say the 2014 annexation was illegal, a view supported by the West.
After annexing Crimea, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree in 2014 to rehabilitate Crimea’s Tatars and other minorities who suffered under Stalin.
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Chris Salvatore Turns ‘Fire Island’ Into Crier Island [RECAP]
May 26, 2017 by Bobby Hankinson Leave a Comment
Finish those friendship bracelets, and get ready for the talent show, because our very special summer is about to come to an end. It feels like just yesterday we were meeting Patrick, Khasan, Jorge, ugh, Cheyenne, Justin, little crazy Brandon, winged Brandon, drag queen Brandon, Jallen the jolly giant, I don’t know, some other Brandon playing dodgeball in heels or something. But now we’re at our very last weekend.
And wouldn’t you know it that just as we’re packing the last of our pink Speedos away, things actually, truly start to get interesting.
That’s why this final weekend breaks from Fire Island’s typical one weekend per episode format for a super-sized journey into darkness.
Before we get into all the D-list celebrity aided drama unfolding over dinner, we’ve got to get the usual junk out of the way. Khasan is, as always, at some dance studio. (Though this time he’s working on choreo for the fantastic Betty Who, one of those people whose entire career is being single-handedly supported by gay men, like Steve Grand, Ivy Levan or Colton Haynes.) Jorge is Facetime-complaining at someone about how his boyfriend Fabio is blowing him off. Brandon wants his summer to “go out with a bang — pun intended!” which isn’t gross because it’s about sex, but IS gross because it’s a terrible joke. God, Brandon, you’re such a Brandon.
The boys arrive on the island, and Patrick meets them in his tiniest pink bikini. I swear his clothes are getting skimpier and skimpier every episode. At this point his tanks are more like statement necklaces, and he’s got a tuft of pubic hair sitting atop the waistband of all his swimsuits. I’m no prude, but, seriously, Patrick, put on some clothes.
He informs everyone that he’s performing his original country song at a “showcase,” but later calls it an “open mic,” which is a very different thing! I would totally come support you at your showcase. I will absolutely not come see you at an open mic. In fact, I’m more likely to go to your improv 101 class show than your original country music open mic.
The show (open mic) is bizarre. The other acts all appear to be dance acts, while Patrick sits behind the audience and sings along to a recorded track. He’s not bad by any stretch (though it’s no “Money Can’t Buy You Class” in terms of reality TV tunes). Earlier in the episode Patrick says “What I love about Fire Island is that it gives you plenty of opportunity to perform.” I mean, if your definition of “performing” is singing along to your iPod for a handful of your friends while you sit on plastic lawn furniture, you could technically do that literally anywhere.
After the show, Patrick races outside because singing gave him so many feelings. Then he proceeds to have a talkback about the performance as the roommates indulge him in the Behind the Music of this incredibly on-the-nose break-up song (available now on iTunes). As much as I hate agreeing with Cheyenne, it all does feel a little put on.
The crux of the episode is Patrick’s ex-boyfriend, actor Chris Salvatore, is coming for a visit, and, boy oh boy does he give Cheyenne a run for his money to be the worst. You may have seen him in Eating Out 3, Eating Out 4 or Eating Out 5, which I guess technically makes him an actor, but he’s mostly just another professional Instagram thirst trap. It’s a shame, because Salvatore recently built up so much goodwill with the viral story of his relationship with his elderly neighbor. Unfortunately, even that heartwarming tale isn’t enough to compensate for his showing in last night’s episode.
The fact he’s a actor/singer-songwriter/model/monster is enough to make most people spiral in this kind of reality setting, but he’s also got a history with Cheyenne, adding so much more fuel to this already flaming mess.
Apparently, years prior, Cheyenne’s now ex-boyfriend was at a hot tub party (a very, very gay start to any story) when Chris started hitting on him. Cheyenne spotted all this from a nearby balcony and flipped out on his boyfriend and Chris for flirting. It sounds like a scene from some telenovela, except probably with more house music and everyone has HPV.
Tensions are already high when Chris arrives, and Cheyenne makes the very Cheyenne decision to be outwardly cold to him. Patrick and Chris step out on the veranda and immediately get into a weepy on-camera conversation about their failed relationship. Chris is the first reality-TV guest star since Allison Dubois on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to make such an impression so quickly.
They sit down to dinner, and they’re barely onto their second case of rosé before Patrick calls out Chris and Cheyenne’s history. Cheyenne snaps at Patrick for bringing this up, Patrick shoots back that Cheyenne should give Chris a chance and Chris tries in vain to interject that they’ve all learned an important lesson to not judge a book by its cover. Dude. For real? Not only is that one of the most egregiously overused cliches in human history, but it’s also not even entirely applicable to this situation. Now hush, the grown-ups are talking.
The shouting continues to escalate. Cheyenne’s boyfriend, Kyle (who looks mostly like an extra swole Nick Carter), sits there in a vodka and human growth hormone stupor while this all unfolds. Eventually Chris whimpers “I’m sensitive!” before letting out this mezzo-soprano quiver “This is hard!” Then he and Patrick storm out.
Even Justin is like “Who is this guy?!” And if Justin thinks you’re having too many feelings, gurl, you are having too many feelings.
Outside, Patrick consoles a hysterically sobbing Chris. And, look, I know it’s mean to laugh at Chris while he’s upset, but, also, in my defense, he does earnestly try to blame some of it on Mercury being in retrograde. This guy is a disaster, and I want nothing more than for him to be a full-time cast member on season two.
However, the real escandalo? Patrick reveals that he’s been keeping a secret: Cheyenne’s been cheating on his boyfriend, and now he’s going to expose him!
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Free Things to Do in Munich
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Munich has benefited from its rich history and has many fine buildings and sights that glorify its wealth. Luckily for budget travelers, the Bavarian capital also offers many free things to see and do. Here are the best free Munich attractions and sights, from walking tours to a singing clock to open-air markets.
Sometimes the best things in Munich are free.
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Marienplatz 8, 80331 München, Germany
Munich's iconic Glockenspiel sits within the Rathaus (city hall). Every day at 11 a.m. and noon (and 17:00 in summer), a crowd gathers in front of the building on Marienplatz to hear the traditional Glockenspiel chime for a 15-minute show.
For over 100 years it has reenacted historical Bavarian events with 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures. Look for the golden bird that chirps three times to mark the end of each show.
Insider tip: If you miss the main show times, an angel and a night watchman make an appearance at 21:00.
Frauenkirche
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Frauenplatz 12, 80331 München, Germany
The magnificent Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) is also located on Marienplatz. Its sturdy towers shape Munich's skyline.
Inside, visitors walk around the Teufelstritt "Devil's Footstep," one of the few surviving elements of the pre-WWII cathedral. Legend holds that this black mark in the shape of a footprint is where the devil stood.
Climb the steps of the cathedral’s towers for a breathtaking view of Munich's cityscape and the Bavarian Alps.
Feldherrnhalle
Residenzstraße 1, 80333 München, Germany
The Feldherrenhalle, or Field Marshal’s Hall, was commissioned by King Ludwig to commemorate the Bavarian army. In 1923, the stately hall became infamous when Hitler’s attempted coup to overtake the Bavarian government was defeated in front of the Field Marshal’s Hall. However, it still has issues as a cult site for National Socialist.
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The Residence is the former royal palace of the Bavarian monarchs, and its oldest buildings date back to the 14th century. It is also the largest city palace in Germany.
Today, the Residence houses one of the best European museums of interior decoration. Don't miss the Antiquarium (Hall of Antiquities) from 1568. It is the largest Renaissance hall north of the Alps and beyond beautiful with a ceiling of gold and paintings.
Although the museum itself is not free, you can roam ten impressive courtyards and beautiful historical gardens without paying a cent.
Viktualienmarkt 3, 80331 München, Germany
The bustling Viktualienmarkt is Munich’s oldest and best farmers' market, dating back to 1807. Locals, tourists, and even the city’s top chefs come here to fill their baskets and marvel at the traditionally decorated booths. Browsing this outdoor market is a feast for all senses and while any time is a good time to visit, make sure to stop by for a festival. Everything from weighing celebrities to brewers' day to the opening of Spargelzeit is cause for celebration.
If shopping has worn you out, take a break at the Biergarten Viktualienmarkt. Every brewery in Munich presents its beer specialties here with a rotation of about six weeks.
Theatine Church
Salvatorplatz 2A, 80333 München, Germany
The Catholic Theaterinerkirche, Theatine Church, adds some Mediterranean flavor to Munich. Built in the 17th century by an Italian architect, the inside is made out of white stucco, while the façade is awash in warm yellow colors. The church, one of the finest examples of Italian baroque in Munich, borders the royal Odeon’s Square.
Relax in the English Garden (Englischer Garten), the green heart of Munich, which is even bigger than Central Park in New York. Locals love their park for its many lakes, traditional beer gardens, overgrown paths, and lush lawns like the Schoenfeld Wiese, where you can also sunbathe nude.
Free Munich Walking Tour
Marienplatz, 80331 München, Germany
Take part in a free, English-speaking walking tour through Munich and get a personal introduction to the Bavarian capital.
There are a plethora of companies which operate in Munich with some specializing in local guides, different languages, etc. Most walking tours start in Marienplatz. Look for guides that are entertaining as well as knowledgeable.
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Theresienwiese, Bavariaring, 80336 München, Germany
Did you know that Oktoberfest is free? You don't have to pay admission to visit the most famous beer festival in the world, and all Oktoberfest parades and events are free too.
The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. Today, the largest beer festival in the world attracts over 6 million visitors annually who are free to enjoy traditional oompah music, rides, and atmosphere.
Lake Starnberg, Germany
Munich is the gateway to the Alps and surrounded by beautiful Bavarian countryside. Take a trip to the Würmsee (in German), which lies 16 miles south of Munich.
Ideal for a day trip, it is lined by some of King Ludwig’s best palaces. The lake is a favorite destination for many locals.
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Sensory Stories for Children and Teens with Special Educational Needs
By Joanna Grace
Sensory Stories are an effective tool for teaching and communicating with children with PMLD, autism, and other special educational needs. This useful book explains how sensory stimulation can aid development and provides a wealth of resources for using Sensory Stories at home, in the classroom, and advice on adapting and creating new stories.
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In conversation, children on the autism spectrum often struggle to select topics of interest to others. Many have strong, narrow interests and feel compelled to introduce these subjects when they talk.
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We funded a programme of measures to reduce falls and prevent harm at UCLH through evidence based interventions such as anti-slip slippers, environmental changes and encouraging patients to “call not fall” – which is part of a wider campaign to encourage patients to ask for help.
A nurse putting anti-slip socks on to a patient
Home Case studies Falls prevention
What was achieved?
Patients are benefitting from reduced risk of falling. The pilot project is ongoing, and if it proves successful, the anti-slip measures will be integrated across the hospital.
Changing patient outcomes
Falls are the most common incident reported across the NHS and account for a quarter of harm in hospitals.
At UCLH, nearly 130 in-patient falls happen every month causing injuries ranging from broken bones to broken hips and head injury.
Kevin McKenna, quality improvement lead nurse says that harm like the above can result in a significant amount of deterioration for patients. In the worst cases, injuries can completely change the patient outcome and cause a prolonged stay in hospital, and that’s why UCLH Charity has funded a falls prevention plan.
The falls prevention pilot has seen the integration of evidence-based interventions across the top ten wards where the most harm from falls occur at UCLH. This includes simple measures like exchanging a patient’s old, worn slippers for a new, anti-slip pair, and encouraging patients to “call not fall” – which is part of a wider campaign to encourage patients to ask for help.
The pilot project has also seen high-risk wards re-designed specifically to reduce falls. Infra-red, automatic lights were fitted in in the bathrooms, and high visual signage and door colouring has improved visibility in bathrooms. Other anti-trip measures included beds that are lower to floor level and alarm bells that are designed to go off when a high-risk patient gets up without supervision.
Kevin concludes, “These measures demonstrate a strong commitment from UCLH and UCLH Charity to reduce falls and prevent our patients from harm”.
Kevin McKenna says that staff play a significant role to ensure these measures are implemented. He’ll be approaching local wards to encourage best practice.
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November 22nd, 2019 Pat Richard No comments
The Yealink T55A is designed as a mid-level Teams compatible endpoint. It’s unobtrusive 4.3″ 480 x 272 pixel screen paired with simple overall design is a great device for the Teams enabled organization. I recently added one in my home office and have had a chance to put it through its paces during my normal work day. The device itself has a simple key layout, with the typical 11 digit keypad, voicemail, headset, mute, speakerphone and volume buttons.
Setup and login
Nothing complicated about setting up this device. Install the stand, handset & cord, and plug the Ethernet cable into a POE port. No POE? Use a standard power adapter or POE injector. Pretty straightforward. As soon as the device was plugged into my POE switch, it powered right up. We get the typical Teams login prompt. In my case, I also use Cisco’s Duo for 2FA, and the Duo options did show up correctly on the screen. If you’re going to use a headset, there is a USB port for a wired headset, and the device supports Bluetooth as well. A GB network pass-through port is also on the device.
The T55A has the Company Portal for enrollment via InTune. When I first booted the phone, it went into the Company Portal screen to check for enrollment. As I don’t use InTune, I manually configured any preferences from the screen itself through the intuitive interface.
Updating the firmware was straightforward enough using the device’s built-in web admin feature. But admittedly took a few minutes. The IP address isn’t listed on the network settings screen, where one would first look. It’s listed on the ‘about’ screen (‘Phone Settings>About’, not to be confused with the ‘about’ screen that shows Teams specific version info. Once I found the address, I used a web browser on my PC to access the device’s web interface.
I upgraded the firmware when I first received the device, and then again recently as I noticed a new version (58.15.0.53) available. Recent firmware updates have added support for Hybrid configuration, where the device can be logged into a SIP solution and Teams at the same time. This is useful in migration scenarios. Other features added include dark mode (yay!), support for more phone policies, and importantly, support for use as a Common Area Phone (CAP). When configured as a CAP, voicemail, meetings and locking are not available. Use as a CAP makes this device an even more viable solution for organizations that want a common area phone that’s a bit nicer than some other offerings. While I didn’t need that feature, I always try to run the latest version of any firmware just to be current. Both times I upgraded the firmware were uneventful, and the device updated successfully, then rebooted. The web interface has a considerable number of settings and options, including importing configuration file, Bluetooth, power settings, logging, and security. Power settings were the only real setting that caused me some frustration. The phone has idle timeout settings, which cause the screen to timeout and shut off. I’ve never been a fan of that. I like to have the screen on all the time – otherwise it just looks like a dead phone until you push a button the device, lift the handset, receive a call, or touch the screen. I like to see the time/date on the phone, and the screen saver does move the time and date around the screen while it’s on. There is apparently no set of settings that allow for the screen to always be on. The longest I was able to configure was 4 hours of idle.
The screen size is sufficient for pretty much everything you need to do on a standard Teams phone, including reading the transcription of voicemail messages. The on-screen keyboard is pretty small, but usable even for my big meat hook hands. I was able to enter in passwords and other details with only the occasional backspace required. Other typical options on the main calls screen include parked call pickup, searching, meetings, voicemail.
Simple to set up and use
Great sound via handset and speakerphone
Web interface offers a plethora of options
Power Saving feature cannot be disabled – idle timeout maxes to 4 hours
The phone works great. It doesn’t take a lot of desktop real estate and the screen is easy to read. It’s quick and easy to deploy. It’s nothing fancy, but doesn’t look or feel cheap, either. Great HD sound makes it easy to hear others on a call, and easy for them to hear you. As a phone for the average worker, the T55A is a great fit. The fact it supports both the Skype for Business or Teams firmware gives an organization some flexibility about rolling them out during a migration.
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2019 Performance List
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UMBC Cross Country Concludes Season at NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regionals
UMBC cross country finished the 2019 campaign at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regionals at Lehigh University on Friday. The Retriever women finished 24th out of 31 teams, while the men took 23rd out of 25 teams.
UMBC Cross Country Set to Compete at NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regionals
UMBC cross country will conclude the season at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regionals on Friday morning, hosted by Lehigh University. The Retrievers are coming off a seventh-place finish by the women and eighth-place finish by the men at the America East Championships at the beginning of the month.
UMBC Women Take 7th, Men 8th at America East Championships on Saturday
Margo Henley (Akron, N.Y.) paced the women with a 26th place finish while freshman Michael Belmaggio (Frederick, Md./Linganore) earned a 39th place finish to lead the men against a tough field of competitors at the America East Championships.
UMBC Cross Country Travels to Albany for #AEXC Championship
The Retrievers will head to Albany on Saturday for the 2019 America East Cross Country Championships. UMBC is coming off a strong showing at the Princeton Invitational just two weeks ago. Briana Roberts led the way on the women’s side with a 51st place finish while Michael Belmaggio finished as the top Retriever male.
UMBC Cross Country Has Strong Showing at Princeton Invitational
UMBC cross country had their final tune-up before the America East Championships in two weeks at the Princeton Invitational on Saturday. The women finished in ninth place, while the men finished in 21st place.
Cross Country Heads to Princeton Invitational on Saturday
UMBC cross country will travel to New Jersey for the Princeton Invitational on Saturday as the Retrievers prepare for the America East Championships in two weeks. The Retrievers had the week off after last racing at the Paul Short Run on October 5. Margo Henley led the women to an 11th place finish as a team with her 31st place finish. Taylor Baranoski led the men with a 66th place finish.
Former UMBC XC/TF Athlete Mike Ward to be Inducted Into University of Miami Hall of Fame
Former UMBC cross country/track and field athlete Mike Ward ‘77 was announced as a new member of the University of Miami’s Hall of Fame last week, after serving for 17 years as part of the Hurricane cross country/track and field staff. He spent the first six years as an assistant coach before taking over head coaching duties in 1997 before his retirement in 2008.
UMBC Women Finish 11th, Men 27th at Paul Short Run on Saturday
Margo Henley led the women to an 11th place finish, while Taylor Baranoski helped lead the men to a 27th place finish at the Paul Short Run on Saturday afternoon. Henley posted a season-best time, finishing in the top 40 to help pace the women.
UMBC Cross Country Returns to Action at Paul Short Run on Saturday
UMBC cross country returns after last running at the Navy Invitational on September 14. In Annapolis, Morgan Casey (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery-Blair) led the women with a 12th place finish while freshman Michael Belmaggio (Frederick, Md./Linganore) placed ninth for the men.
UMBC Men and Women Take Third at Navy Invitational
UMBC men’s and women’s cross country teams finished third at the Navy Invitational on Saturday morning. Morgan Casey led the way for the women with a 12th place finish, while freshman Michael Belmaggio led the men with a top ten finish placing ninth.
UMBC Cross Country Returns to Action at the Navy Invitational on Saturday
UMBC cross country returns to action on Saturday at the Navy Invitational. The Retrievers last competed on August 30 at the Mount 5k Duals that saw Miles Smith (La Plata, Md./La Plata) and Morgan Casey (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery-Blair) lead UMBC to a 3-3 and 3-4 record respectively at the meet.
Smith, Casey Lead UMBC at Mount 5k Duals on Friday
Miles Smith (La Plata, Md./La Plata) and Morgan Casey (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery-Blair) led the Retrievers at the Mount 5k Duals on Friday afternoon to kick off the 2019 season. The Retriever men finished the race with a 3-3 record defeating George Washington, Mount St. Mary’s and Stevenson. The women went 3-4 beating American, Mount St. Mary’s and Stevenson.
UMBC Cross Country Opens 2019 Campaign at Mount St. Mary’s Duals on Friday
UMBC cross country kicks off another year of competition at the Mount St. Mary’s Duals on Friday. This will be the sixth straight season the team will open the season in Emmitsburg, and the 13th time in the last 15 seasons.
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Summer spammers get raunchy
Porn spam up 350% since June
By Lucy Sherriff 17 Aug 2004 at 12:20
The sun seems to be having an inspiring effect on the world's spammers, with levels of pornographic spam rising in step with the temperature. According to Clearswift's monthly spam index, the amount of porn being sent to our unsuspecting inboxes has risen 350 per cent since June.
The company's spam watchers also noticed a distinct increase in the amount of mails touting cheap Viagra, and suggests this might be "an attempt to match supply with demand".
Joking aside, Alyn Hockey, the company's director of research, says that the influx of smut needs careful management. He argues that it is not just that companies' reputations can be compromised by porn emails circulating un checked, but that porn is also a popular carrier for malicious code. Even in the virtual world unprotected sex is a dangerous business.
The surge of porn spam in summer does appear to be a recurring phenomenon: Clearswift noticed similar increase last year. By contrast, spammers hawking diet pills are the busy ones in the winter.
Overall, however, the pornography is a relatively small slice of the spam pie: financial spam accounts for 39 per cent of the rubbish clogging our inboxes, with healthcare mails a close second with 30 per cent of the 'market'. Porn accounts for just under five per cent, and scam mails just one in every hundred messages. ®
CA buys PestPatrol
London schoolkids drown in spam tsunami
Phishermen attack on a viral scale
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Cybercrime? Forget it
Police too snowed under to cope
By Nigel Stanley, Bloor Research 7 Feb 2007 at 10:32
I would imagine that some reading this would be old enough to remember the hard hitting TV series The Sweeney . Each episode was action packed with crashing and banging as the heroes went from "manor to manor" "spinning drums" and "executing Ws" after showing "their briefs"*.
This program was supposed to represent policing as it was in the 1970s and early '80s in all its gory detail as the cops were kept busy sorting out armed robberies.
Moving forward to 2007 and no one in their right mind would bother with an armed robbery these days.
Why? It's not worth the risk. Many robberies see those making off with only a few hundred pounds as modern day security systems cloak the villains in smoke and/or dye while capturing high definition video for later analysis. Of course, there are still armed robberies, but these are mostly carried out by witless wonders that need some cash for their latest hit rather than your more sophisticated crook.
So where are these sophisticates now hanging out? Well, I would suggest at a PC near you right now. And no, I don't mean police constable as we don't have many of these anymore, as they seem to have been replaced on the streets by their yellow jacketed support officer colleagues in an attempt to make the public feel safe.
The problem is that the police just can't cope with computer crime.
The volume of e-crime (as it is now officially called) has quite frankly left those agencies responsible for maintaining law and order high and dry.
According to a report by the Metropolitan Police, we all spent £7.5bn over Christmas online in 2006 - up by 50 per cent on the previous year. With this level of money flowing through consumers' computers bad people are attracted like bees around honey.
People that I speak to that have suffered from e-crime are pulling their hair out at the reporting process. OK, the credit card companies do what they can in most instances, as do the banks, but what about an investigation into the crime?
Forget it, resources are too stretched and your crime is not that important.
And, to be honest, you can't blame the police. Faced with the levels of real in-your-face violent crime there needs to be priorities. This will only get worse as the public sector faces a huge squeeze on finances over the next few years. One home county police force needs to save £18m over the next four years, against a backdrop of overstretch and enormous demands on limited resources.
As an aside I remember that in the late 80s and early 90s cheque fraud was the in thing. The smart villains used to play the system, by using cheques for less than the value required on a cheque guarantee card and making multiple transactions in a day with a variety of cheque books. The end result was the villain getting your money as the value fell below that which figured on the radar of the bank's security people.
Small cheque fraud was rife, and was one of the easiest crimes to commit.
I would suggest that e-crime is not quite that easy, but any extra technical difficulties are easily offset with the sheer volume of users that can be targeted in one go. So what if your scam takes a week to create, when you get it out to thousands of users you will get some hits. It's back to the good old risk/reward calculation that we are familiar with in business.
At the end of the day e-crime is a low risk, high reward activity that has got the authorities on the hop.
Where does the problem lie? Quite frankly this is a government funding issue that needs to be resolved.
Even Microsoft has been having a pop at the failure of government to take positive action, although I must admit to feeling uncomfortable when Microsoft speaks of computer security, in much the same way as when you hear a convert evangelising others to their new found religion.
Maybe the problem would not have been so bad if Microsoft had gotten their act together a few years sooner.
In reality, we know nothing much is going to get done. Overstretched resources will remain overstretched for years. The onus must come back to the user and a huge education campaign, alongside innovation, and discipline from the industry. Meanwhile, the bad guys will continue to get richer.
Copyright © 2007, IT-Analysis.com
* "manor to manor" = place to place
"spinning drums" = conducting search warrants
"executing Ws" = executing search warrants
"showing their briefs" = showing their warrant cards
Google Chrome will check for leaked credentials every time you sign in anywhere
Double-encrypted. That said, if you're worried about over-sharing, what are you doing on Chrome?
Europol wipes out 30,000+ piracy sites, three suspects cuffed to walk the legal plank
Aw man, I was still downl...err.. great work everyone!
Juniper slips out update after hardcoded credentials left in switches
Telemetry Interface blamed for exposed gRPC passwords
Scotiabank slammed for 'muppet-grade security' after internal source code and credentials spill onto open internet
Exclusive Blueprints for mobile apps, databases exposed in public GitHub repos
Sextortion scum armed with leaked credentials are persistent pests
If you're going to batter 8,497 folk with over 60,000 threats, odds are someone will crack
Brit police forces spend peanuts on cybercrime training
£1.3m over three years? Get with the times, plod
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Unisys threatens Itanium with death
Intel chip no Monster
By Timothy Prickett Morgan 19 Feb 2009 at 19:25
Steep Sales Drop
The drop off in Itanium sales at Unisys has been pretty steep, so you can understand Lacey's reluctance to say that Unisys has no plans to add Tukwila support to the Monster Xeon or any other ES7000 variant. Several years ago, Itanium-based ES7000s accounted for about 25 per cent of overall ES7000 revenues, says Lacey. But a few years ago, as multicore Xeons with 64-bit memory extensions were available and offered comparable performance and memory capacity to Itaniums (which have always had 64-bit memory), that percentage dropped to the teens. And now, Lacey says, it is down into the single digits.
Hence this statement: "We're really focusing all of our efforts as we move forward on the Xeon platform." When pressed harder about Unisys' plans for Tukwila Itaniums, this is what Lacey had to say: "We don't typically comment on future roadmaps. We're not talking about that right now. But our focus is on driving the Xeon architecture. We see no benefit to deployment of SQL Server on Itanium at this point."
NEC has its own line of Itanium-based servers, using homegrown chipsets. Should NEC launch Tukwila-compatible machinery, Unisys could just re-brand NEC boxes if customers demand an upgrade path. Lacey did not give any impression that such a thing was in the works, but it is his job not to encourage speculation.
The reason that Unisys is so comfortable not endorsing Tukwila Itaniums at this point is obvious: It doesn't make much money from Itanium machines and it is at the same time touting the new Xeon machines like crazy. The TPC-H data warehouse benchmark test result that Unisys has just put out, which was the occasion for even talking about Xeon and Itanium boxes in the first place, shows that Unisys doesn't need Itanium any more.
On the TPC-H test with a 10 TB data warehouse, a Unisys ES7600R using the hex-core Dunningtons running at 2.66 GHz with 16 MB of L3 cache, configured with 512 GB of main memory and 88.1 TB of disk capacity and running Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition and SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition (both 64-bit versions, of course).
Unisys disabled two of the cores on each Dunnington chip, so only 64 cores were active in the box. This was done so the company could compare the Monster Xeon box directly to an Integrity Superdome machine using 32 dual-core Itanium chips. The ES7600R so configured was able to crank through 80,172.7 queries per hour (QPH) at a cost of $18.95 per QPH. (The sticker price was $1.52m, including three years of maintenance, and that was list price from Unisys with no discounting).
That HP Integrity box was configured with 32 dual-core Itanium 9140N Montvale processors running at 1.6 GHz and equipped with 18 MB of L2 cache per chip. The Integrity server was equipped with 768 GB of main memory and 84.8 TB of disk capacity, running the Itanium versions of the same Windows software stack. The HP box was able to do 63,650.9 QPH on the 10 TB data warehouse test, at a cost of $38.54 per QPH. That HP setup cost $2.45m, and that was after a 50.9 per cent discount off the configuration's list price. So at list prices, HP's Superdome is nearly four times as expensive as the Unisys machine.
Of course, the Superdome still has a lot more expansion room than the ES7600R. It is hard to imagine that turning on those inactive cores in the ES7000 would really add 50 per cent more oomph on the TPC-H benchmark, but it could come close. But HP can cram 64 dual-core Montvales into a single system image. In a machine configured with 512 GB of memory and a staggering 448.7 TB of disk capacity, running HP-UX 11i and Oracle 11g Enterprise Edition, it was able to do 208,457.7 QPH at a cost of $27.97 per QPH. The list price for this configuration was $10.4m, and storage accounted for 35 per cent of the system cost. HP slapped on a 42.5 per cent discount on the configuration to get the price down to $5.82m and a competitive bang for the buck.
Unisys can't scale up performance as far as HP can discount to sell its biggest iron. At least for now. But for smaller machines, it can make a strong case for the Windows-Xeon combo. And if Unisys needs to make a sale, it can always do what IBM does: pitch clustered midrange SMP machines instead of bigger and more expensive SMPs. IBM has not run the 10 TB TPC-H test on its Power 595 128-core behemoth, but instead uses clusters of Power 570s. ®
Intel! China! Sliding enterprise spending! Dell cuts forecasts by $1.2bn to $2bn for fiscal '20
More than a little Chipzilla off its previous expectations
Talk about keeping it in the family: Dell-owned Pivotal shares rocket after Dell-owned VMware mulls gobbling it up
Stock price back up to, er, just below IPO level
Dell's reasons to be fearful (1,2,3): Intel chip supplies, trade tariffs and slowing server sales in sagging Chinese economy
Let's not talk about the $48bn debt pile
Dell slathers on factor XPS 13 to reveal new shiny with... ooh... a 0.1 inch bigger screen
And, oh shucks, is that Corning's Gorilla Glass 6?
HPE to cut technician jobs as field work outsourced to Unisys
Hundreds of workers said to be on the chopping block
Here's a bit of Intel for you: Neri a day goes by that HPE doesn't feel CPU shortage pinch
Not just server pain, PC industry feeling it too, says CEO
'Not productive for our business'... Michael Dell urges end to US-China tariff tit-for-tat spat
VMworld CEO says pressure is being applied on government officials behind the scenes
Dell breaks out the checkbook and $7m later, US discrimination claims go away
IT giant agrees to payout package that settles cases with Department of Labor
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Edition No. 276 October 26 – November 1, 2019
Seven years after hearing about a one-off bottle of a 1961 Japanese single malt whisky, blended in honour of a famed conductor’s 50th birthday, the author tracks it down in a bar named Keith. By Dave Tacon.
A whisky quest in Japan
Whisky drinkers at Mauve in Tokyo, with owner Hiroshi Aoki (left) behind the bar.
Credit: DAVE TACON
“We Japanese are obsessive about what we like,” said Hiroshi Aoki as he placed a 1960 recording of Miles Davis live in Stockholm on the record player of his bar, Mauve, in Tokyo’s Shibuya neighbourhood. It was February 2012, and I had spent four days researching Tokyo’s whisky bar culture. Mauve, which seated 14 patrons with little elbow room, was the last stop on my crawl.
Aoki’s assertion struck me as a profound understatement. Premium whisky, Japanese or otherwise, is a niche drink by design, and Japan is a whisky connoisseur’s paradise. The country’s hardcore base of whisky fans view the drink, particularly Scottish whisky, with reverence. The major cities are dotted with bars helmed by whisky tragics keen to showcase their collections of rare and expensive drops. Here, whisky is often served with a ceremonial air and fastidious attention to detail.
While the Scots have been making whisky for more than 600 years, Japan’s first commercial distillery, Yamazaki, opened in Osaka Prefecture in 1923. By 2012, Japanese whisky had won numerous awards and was beginning to surge in international popularity, while Japanese drinks giant Suntory had reversed lagging domestic sales by promoting the whisky “highball”: a mix of one part whisky to three or four parts soda water. This changed a common Japanese perception of whisky as overly strong-tasting. The whisky haibōru is now a ubiquitous food pairing at izakayas, and a multitude of canned versions are stocked in Japanese supermarkets and convenience stores.
All the ports of call on my 2012 whisky bar crawl were high-end joints. At Hibiya Bar Whisky-S, I watched the spirit being poured over a hand-cut orb of ice and rotated anticlockwise 13-and-a-half times to chill the whisky. Soda water was then poured down a spoon, so as not to burst its bubbles. The most extreme establishment was Bar On in Ginza, where owner Koichi Tanigochi had 2500 bottles of single malt whisky, none of which was Japanese. “It’s not real whisky,” he said. At Bar On, I was told, “difficult or inappropriate customers” who ordered a whisky highball – or, heaven forbid, a whisky cola – were directed to other bars nearby.
By contrast, Mauve was a laid-back affair, but equally a reflection of its owner’s taste and personality. Its walls were lined with Aoki’s jazz, blues and rock LPs and about 1000 bottles of Scottish single malt. With a wild crop of grey hair, a red cravat and a penchant for smoking a pipe, Aoki – like his bar – had a bohemian air.
When I walked in about 11pm on a drizzling Wednesday winter evening, Mauve had just two customers, seated apart from each other, both in their early 50s, both dressed in perfectly fitted black suits with leather briefcases at their feet. One, who barely glanced up from his flip phone, soon left, while the other was introduced as Mr Kato, one of Tokyo’s top ad men.
Kato was soon joined by his high school friend, Yutaka Sado, a world-renowned orchestra conductor, then contracted to the Berliner Philharmoniker. Casually dressed in a striped hoodie, Sado was almost as passionate about whisky as he was about classical music. He recounted a story of how another of his best friends, a master blender with Suntory, had created a single bottle for just the two of them to celebrate their 50th birthdays the previous year. “The base was from a 1961 single malt,” he said with a smile, “and the bottle’s still at a bar called Keith in Kobe. There’s still an inch left in it. You can go and finish it off next time you’re in town.” I told him I might just do that.
Over the next seven years I kept thinking about that bottle of whisky in a bar called Keith in Kobe. Meanwhile, the world’s romance with Japanese whisky had only intensified. Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2015 declared the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 to be the world’s best. Supply for many premium Japanese whiskies outstripped demand, and distilleries began to run out of aged stock.
In May this year, I found myself in Osaka during Platinum Week, a 10-day national holiday to mark Crown Prince Naruhiro’s enthronement. With Kobe just a one-hour train ride away, I gleaned an address from the internet, determined to track down the fabled bottle.
To my disappointment, my meanderings through the alleys of downtown Kobe’s Sannomiya led to an almost deserted arcade. Bar Keith Inn was closed, concealed behind a roller door. I left the arcade and saw a suited man being guided out from another small bar by a hostess. As she waited for him to disappear from view, I inquired about Bar Keith and was led around the block to a wood-panelled shopfront with two narrow windows, a wooden door and a metal plaque that read: “BAR Keith since 1999”.
Inside, the owner, Daisuke Li, in his early 60s, presided over a narrow bar with a dozen empty stools, shelves lined with whisky bottles and LPs, and a hatstand and a bag of vintage golf clubs in the corner. Bar Keith was a members-only club while Bar Keith Inn in the arcade was a walk-in bar.
It is hard to undersell the importance of business cards to the Japanese. With both hands, I presented my card between thumb and forefinger and bowed. I bowed again as I accepted Li’s card, and spent the required time to read each line. I explained I was an Australian journalist and that seven years ago in Tokyo, I met the classical conductor Yutaka Sado and his friend Mr Kato, and Sado had invited me to Bar Keith to try his special 50th-birthday whisky.
“You just missed Sado-san. He was in here last night. He and Kato-san had a falling-out and no longer speak. It’s a pity – they’d been friends since primary school in Kyoto. Oh, and that bottle is still here, right next to you,” he said, gesturing towards a small collection to my right.
Although I was sorry to hear that childhood friends had parted ways and wondered how that could come to pass, I was also stunned that the bottle was right by my elbow. I tried to keep my cool, ordered a Laphroaig Four Oak on ice and made small talk.
As I learnt, Bar Keith was not named after the Rolling Stones guitarist, but after a small distillery town in Speyside, Scotland. That evening, Bar Keith’s mood music was Mozart string quartets. Sado and Li shared a love of classical music as well as a love of whisky. The pair visited the town of Keith a couple of years ago.
After I’d finished the medicinal, intensely smoky Laphroaig, Li poured a half-dram of Sado’s 1961 blend. The bottle was unadorned save for a small wooden plaque on a chain and a plain label indicating it was a sample only – and that its alcohol content was a hefty 60 per cent.
Clearly, it was a drink to be treated with respect. The first whiff had heavy alcohol at the forefront and the first sip had lingering sweetness after the alcohol burn. The chaser of Evian water helped subdue the drink, which was probably based on a 50-year-old Yamazaki – a single malt that fetched more than $460,000 at auction in Hong Kong last year. “A little bit of sherry cask,” advised Li.
A great thrill for whisky bar owners is to show the highlights of their collection, and that night Li brought out a whisky so rare that he asked me not to photograph it. It was not the only one ever made, but one of 20 bottled by that mysterious blender at Suntory to commemorate Bar Keith’s 20th anniversary. It was a 20-year-old single malt from Hakushu, a distillery located on a forested mountainside west of Tokyo. Unlike the commercially produced Hakushu, which is aged only in bourbon barrels, this whisky had divided its time equally between bourbon and sherry casks.
I was delighted when he invited me to share a glass of this delicious drink, which was subtly complex with a hint of vanilla and a long, smooth finish. “The nose is sherry,” he said, “the taste is bourbon, but the finish is Japanese.”
This article was first published in the print edition of The Saturday Paper on Oct 26, 2019 as "Whisky undertakings". Subscribe here.
Dave Tacon
is a two-time Walkley-winning journalist based in Shanghai.
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Burlington City Council approves telecommunication sharing
Elizabeth Pattman @EPattmanTN
The Burlington City Council signed off on a new telecommunications sharing plan with Graham during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
The service sharing was previously discussed in the work session Monday, Jan. 6. During that time, Burlington Assistant Police Chief Chris Gaddis told council members that sharing emergency communications would save costs for both cities and help speed up emergency responses through increased sharing of information.
Back in 2018, Graham approached Burlington to ask about Burlington’s emergency communication center taking over dispatch for Graham police and fire units. Throughout 2019, Gaddis said, leaders from all involved agencies met to hash out a plan of how to share the telecommunications services.
According to the plan, which was approved as part of Tuesday night’s consent agenda, the Burlington Emergency Communications Center will dispatch all calls for Graham police and fire. Gaddis’ presentation did not include a set start date for the shared services, though documentation provided to the council indicates summer as a starting point.
“We feel pretty confident that this, moving forward, will be a game changer for both cities. They will be able to bring together some invaluable resources through the communication itself, through personnel within the communications center being able to talk back and forth without having to pick up a telephone, and get the appropriate information very, very quickly to our emergency responders,” Gaddis said.
To support the increased operations at the BECC, four new dispatchers will be hired. Gaddis said the staff increase is equitable to the estimated 20 to 25 percent workload increase expected with the addition of Graham dispatches.
“This staff will be cross-trained to cover the communication services for all. We’re not upstaffing four specifically for Graham, we’re upstaffing four new staff members to handle all services within our center,” he explained.
To offset the costs of new hires and new equipment, Graham will pay an estimated $80,000 up front to launch the shared operation, as well as an estimated $254,000 annual fee to maintain operations in the BECC. The financial aspects of the arrangement will be reviewed yearly as the cities prepare their budgets.
All 911 calls from in Burlington or Graham city limits will still be answered first by the county Central Communications then sent to the BECC, as is standard now.
“We’re seeing substantial regionalization with the technology now. It’s kind of a brave new world we’re getting into,” council member Harold Owen said of other communities he’s aware of that have made similar regionalization efforts.
“When cities can help their neighbors, its beneficial,” Mayor Ian Baltutis added.
Council member Robert Ward recused himself from the telecommunications vote Tuesday night, citing a conflict of interest.
Also approved on Tuesday night’s consent agenda were:
• An ordinance to reduce the traffic commission from nine members to seven;
• A resolution to accept a surplus firefighting trailer from Chapel Hill;
• The waiver of bulk collection fees from March 2 to May 1; and
• Two contract awards — one for street resurfacing and another for work at the J.D. Mackintosh Water Treatment Plant — and their corresponding budget amendments.
During public comments, Diana Lester, an Overbrook Terrace resident who has approached the council several times in recent months about flooding around her home, spoke again to ensure that her concerns are not ignored.
Lester last spoke in front of the council at the November work session, during which she was told a new plan would be presented to her by January. According to Lester, that hasn’t happened.
Since her last time speaking before the council, Lester said, she and her family became increasingly sick and were forced to move out of their home. Lester said she was admitted to the hospital for five days for treatment for mold exposure, persistent pneumonia and sepsis, and was told by doctors she should not return to her home. She, her husband and her two children — one of whom also has begun showing symptoms of asthma that Lester believes is caused by the mold in their home — are now living with her mother in a single-wide in Caswell County. Lester said her children are sleeping on the floor.
“It was destroying our health, Lester said. “I need to make sure that this issue is going to remain a priority.
“I feel like I have your heart, but I need to know that this is not going to be forgotten, so I am here,” she added.
The council gave no response, as is typical during public comments, but Lester was referred to City Manager Hardin Watkins for follow up.
In other areas of the city, more flooding issues were brought up during public comments. Barbara Day asked the council to look into flooding at Hatch Street and Hall Avenue that she believes is caused by a drainage issue.
Elizabeth Pattman can be reached at (336) 506-3078, or at epattman@thetimesnews.com. Follow Elizabeth on Twitter: @EPattmanTN
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Gun Review: SIG SAUER MPX Copperhead 9mm Pistol
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By Mitch Hardin
Origins of a Copperhead
SIG SAUER officially released the MPX Copperhead Pistol at SHOT Show 2019 in Sin City, USA, this past January. Some may be curious where the “Copperhead” name came from.
According to SIG SAUER, the MPX Copperhead was a project developed very similar to the Rattler SBR. The goal here was to create the smallest possible platform, while reducing snag points, and maximizing concealability. It name also has to do with the custom Cerakote color that adorns each and every Copperhead.
The Copperhead has a 3.5” barrel with an integrated muzzle brake to prevent gas from blowing back into the handguard, or onto the shooter. We were informed that any MPX 9mm barrel will work on the Copperhead.
Shooters wishing to utilize, say a SIG SAUER suppressor, or any can for that matter, are going to want to opt for the 4.5” “K barrel.” That will allow you to utilize the threads to mount a can if you so desire, or your favorite muzzle device.
Recently SIG released a version with a 4.5” “K barrel” for government agencies, with public sale soon to follow. SIG will also be releasing a version as an SBR with a functioning stock. As it stands, you can get a “2 position pistol contour brace” (as shown), or a folding pistol brace.
SIG SAUER was very specific in mentioning that the engine driving the MPX Copperhead is the same exact system as all other gen 2 MPX’s. No changes were made to the platform itself, only aesthetics. That’s important, as everything needs updating now and again, otherwise we would be talking about “tactical flintlock pistols.”
The MPX Copperhead was designed in part from a customer who was looking for a lower cost version of the MPX that had additional features, but didn’t sacrifice its most important feature, its closed rotating bolt design. Add in the fact that the MPX Copperhead is fully ambidextrous, and you have a serious contender in the personal defense market.
However, as a SIG SAUER rep told me, this version of the MPX Copperhead Pistol (3.5” barrel) was primarily intended for personal defense, to be carried discreetly in a small bag, or in your vehicle (as and where legal, of course).
While SIG SAUER listened to customer input, they also listened very intently to the “professional community.” We were informed that many government contracts have already been awarded for the MPX Copperhead. Primarily the U.S. Armed Forces, and its desire for a compact, lightweight, sub gun in a pistol caliber.
Every Bit as Poisonous as its Name
This little fire breather uses a monolithic upper and integrated lower knuckle, with a 2-position pistol contour brace (PCB). Based on customer input, SIG developed the PCB with the intent of making it easier for the shooter to get down on the sights and maneuver without having to lock your arm out straight. The PCB pivots to provide comfort for the user as they are shooting and moving, while ensuring a better pistol shooting experience.
While the MPX Copperhead may look similar to an AR-15 modern sporting pistol, that’s about where it ends. When you separate the upper and lower receivers, you will instantly see the differences.
The two platforms are more like “cousins” if that helps. There is no buffer tube, as the SIG MPX design uses a twin spring recoil system that rides over the bolt, and under the charging handle.
What helps define and set apart the MPX Copperhead from its competition is that SIG went with a tried-and-true short-stroke gas piston with a closed rotating bolt design. SIG states it has been extensively tested and professionally used in the PCC competition community.
If you also take note at the rear of the MPX Copperhead, it has a vertical 3-slot Picatinny rail built into the lower receiver. This allows the shooter to mount any type of sling attachment that they so desire, making it very versatile.
Customizing & Concealment
As far as accessories are concerned, SIG SAUER seems to have this area covered. There is a steady aftermarket selection as well.
The operating system is the money maker for the MPX Copperhead. SIG SAUER states that they have spent years perfecting and modifying this design in an effort to make it “more reliable than any blowback system on the market today.” They chose a tried and true closed rotating bolt design, along with SIG’s legendary gas piston for a cleaner, and cooler running Copperhead.
Also noteworthy is that AR triggers will not work with the MPX line. However, there is a good aftermarket to support the MPX Copperhead, with options from companies such as Timney, Mid-West Ind., and Lancer to name a few. With aftermarket support like this, you can swap triggers, handguards, etc., and that’s not even counting all of the SIG SAUER branded swappable parts.
I’ve had the opportunity to test many 9mm pistol caliber carbines, and can tell you without a doubt that the MPX Copperhead is one of the most concealable 9mm PCC’s in its class. If your spouse carries the kitchen sink in their purse, this too should fit in there alongside the spare roll of TP, and the 15-20 pens at the bottom.
I successfully fit the MPX Copperhead into many smaller handbags that a woman might use. I personally use a Drago Gear “Tracker Backpack” on a daily basis (above) as my Jeep lacks a top and doors for half of the year.
For a daypack, it carries everything I need, including the Copperhead. It’s like it slithered its way in there, and it fits like a glove. Not only that, but it fit loaded while with a 20-round magazine inserted. There are plenty of other pockets in this bag for more reloads as well.
Mitch Hardin for TTAGThe
The Copperhead ships without sights allowing you to choose irons or an optic. As an aiming device, the Holosun HS515CU was chosen for this review rather than iron sights.
Given past experiences with other Holosun optics, there were no worries here. This thing has a 50k hour battery life, using a simple CR2032 (watch battery). It’s green LED projects a clear, crisp 2MOA dot inside a 65MOA ring. The user has the option to use either, or both. The Holosun HS515CU is a parallax free optic with unlimited eye relief.
One of my favorite features is the “Shake Awake” option. In a nutshell, it goes to sleep shortly after you set your weapon down. The vibrations of grabbing said weapon will immediately shake it awake and project its green dot. It’s like it never went to sleep in the first place. Made of 6061 aluminum, it can take a serious ass beating. But that’s for another article entirely….
Shooting In A Polar Vortex
Range time with the MPX Copperhead was a blast (pun intended). We had been hit with a Polar Vortex that swept across parts of the Northern U.S. and Canada this past winter. Single digit temperatures with wind and blowing snow seemed like the “logical” time to go out and do some shooting.
The Copperhead was subjected to approximately 750-ish rounds, consisting of a mixture of HP, FMJ, TMJ, pretty much whatever I could find to feed it. It was dropped in the snow, kicked around, chambered, and then fired like a boss.
Reliability was never an issue as the Copperhead kept digesting ammo without hesitation, and putting rounds on target. Here’s what I fed it:
[Bullet weight measured in grains, velocity in FPS by Caldwell G2 Ballistic Precision Chronograph at 15 feet, and accuracy in inches for best five-shot groupings at 20 yards from a Vanguard Scout Shooting Stick.]
Velocity Accuracy
Hornady Critical Defense 115gr. FTX 1060 FPS .58”
HSM 115gr. Hornady XTP 1190 FPS .62”
Sig Sauer Elite V-Crown 124gr. JHP 1167 FPS .56”
Wilson Combat 147gr. RN 781 FPS .56”
Speer Lawman 124gr. TMJ 972 FPS 1.1”
MEN 124gr. FMJ (NATO) 1004 FPS .91”
American Eagle SYNTECH 115 TSJ 1075 FPS .91”
Federal SYNTECH 150gr. TSJ 836 FPS .77”
Speaking of targets, every load tested came in under 1 inch in group size, save for one, which was just barely over 1 inch. SIG SAUER Elite V-Crown 124gr. JHP netted us a .56-inch grouping at just 20 yards. Now, one might think, “Why only 20 yards?”
Realistically, 60 feet (20 yards) is more than enough distance to wring out a sub-gun type of pistol with a 3.5” barrel, especially for a “defensive situation.” In the interest of full disclosure, a Vanguard Scout Bi-Pod Shooting Stick was used to help net these results. It just goes to show us how accurate this little fire breather can be.
SIG SAUER informed us that they tested the MPX Copperhead extensively using what they call “DV Testing” (design validation). SIG’s “DV testing” consists in part by using 10-15 random examples, and running them through environmental, endurance, safety procedures, and ammo compatibility.
SIG stated that they conduct these tests on every platform they design so as to exceed expectations of their commercial and professional customers. I see no reason to doubt those claims, as the MPX Copperhead more than met expectations during testing.
The representative from SIG SAUER that we spoke with also stated that their intent with the MPX Copperhead was “to offer the market a sub gun that was easily concealable for situations where people would want a self-defense weapon that was reliable, easy, and quick to deploy.” Given what we’ve seen and experienced with the SIG SAUER MPX Copperhead Pistol, it’s safe to say that SIG SAUER hit that design goal.
If you are looking for a fun range gun or defensive weapon, the MPX Copperhead has a lot to recommend it. Given its compact pistol form, one can easily take it on the road when traveling, provided you have all the necessary legal “PAPERS, PLEASE!” Given its concealable size, the MPX Copperhead Pistol makes a great travel buddy. Judging by our results at the range, I’d say they that the SIG SAUER MPX Copperhead Pistol has plenty of venom.
SPECIFICATIONS: SIG MPX Copperhead
Operating system: Gas piston
Caliber: 9mm luger
Capacity: 20+ rounds
Overall length: 14.5 inches
Overall width: 2.4 inches
Barrel length: 3.5 inches
MSRP: $1835 (about $1580 retail)
Ratings (out of five stars):
Style * * * * *
An American classic. The American classic? Could be. It’s one cool little gun.
Fit and Finish: * * * *
The “Copperhead” custom Cerakote paint used on the pistol is very tough. Mine scraped across some barbed wire and came away looking just fine. SIG SAUER did a very nice job on this one.
Accuracy * * * * *
It’s hard to argue with the results. Twenty yards was more than a realistic distance for a personal defense pistol of this design. The SIG SAUER Elite V-Crown 124gr. JHP came ripping out of the barrel at 1167 FPS and scored a just over a half-inch grouping. HSM 115gr. Hornady XTP netted 1190 FPS and .62 inches. That’s hot and fast accuracy headed towards bad guys.
Ergonomics * * * * *
While the SIG MPX Copperhead pistol is certainly small, it feels good in the hands with no sharp edges or other concerns noted in that respect. It’s very “AR-ish” as far as ergonomics go, and that’s a good thing.
Reliability * * * * *
I’ve been playing with the Copperhead for a while now and have no long-term reliability concerns. It’s eaten everything I’ve fed it, and it loves an ice-cold meal.
Customize This: * * *
Ambidextrous side charger?
Overall * * * * 1/2
The SIG SAUER MPX Copperhead is an impressive little pistol. Especially given its cold weather performance, and punishment during that Polar Vortex we endured. While it’s full-featured out of the box, a threaded barrel would be more useful, and efficient. While it isn’t inexpensive, it makes for a great Jeep or truck gun for those who have the valid “Papers, PLEASE!”
pwrserge says:
Fugly bootleg MP5K is fugly.
Jeremy D. says:
The eye-watering price is the ugliest part
Paul on Harsens Island says:
It’s available for under $1,600.00 street price. What do you think it should cost?
Ahil925 says:
I love PCC… but I don’t get this.
rosignol says:
If you’re limited to semiauto, there are far better ways to launch 9mm out of a 3.5 inch barrel.
SIG Sauer MPX Garter Snake
“Integrated muzzle flash hider” thus ensuring no useful accessory such as a silencer can be added.
Everything this gun can do, a B&T (any of their SMGs) can do better.
Chyes says:
But you have the pleasure of buying a new barrel 😉
AZgunner says:
I see plenty of utility and uses for pistol caliber carbines… just not this one. A 3.5 inch barrel is just too short. Why bother carrying this instead of a compact handgun? You’ll have better ballistics from a Glock 19 sized gun. Sure, I get that you can shoulder this and possibly be more accurate. I don’t feel that’s a worthwhile enough trade of compared to all of its negatives.
Also, a recoil action makes more sense in a package this small. It’s impressive SIG can get a gas 9mm to run with so short a barrel, but a recoil action (Glock in a chassis, USW, X-01, MP9) will be even smaller & lighter, in an application where size & weight have priority. For the MP9 at least, all the moving parts are internal as well, so there’s no reliability drawback.
Same goes for using a pistol-grip magwell.
For about two seconds I was confused as to which way the gun was pointed in the top image. I briefly couldn’t tell which was the grip and which was the magazine and also the barrel from the stock. I’m sure it functions very well but I think I’ll pass on this design as I get vertigo just looking at it. First time this optical illusion effect has happed to me with an image of a firearm.Very disturbing sensation!
S.Crock says:
It is hideous, expensive, and has a barrel shorter than regular full size handguns. I have been wanting a vehicle/ backpack gun and the CZ Scorpion seems like a superior option in every way.
‘ SIG SAUER that we spoke with also stated that their intent with the MPX Copperhead was “to offer the market a sub gun that was easily concealable for situations where people would want a self-defense weapon that was reliable, easy, and quick to deploy.” ‘
I guess pistols aren’t good enough for “reliable, easy, and quick to deploy.” Not at all like a tiny rifle that you have to keep in a bag on your back. That’s way easier than a pistol in a holster on hip.
Shire-man says:
What’s with the cost of these things? Locally Scorpions are going for over $1,200. Is it just trendies inflating prices? No way a polymer 9mm should command a price higher than a nice magnum bolt gun for instance.
“Also noteworthy is that AR triggers will not work with the MPX line.”
Is this a typo?
I’ve been running a Geissele SSA-E in my MPX-K since I got it in mid-2018 without any issues. In fact, I took it directly out of my Colt M4 LE6920 and dropped it right into my MPX-K.
Anner says:
Same, been running a giesselle in my MPX since 2016. There are issues with standard AR triggers getting beat up my PCCs. It has something to do with the hammer profile and how the bolt rides over during reset.
There are PCC-specific trigger groups available.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/PSA_9mm_with_a_Geissele_Trigger/15-697964/&page=1
PWinKY says:
These seem to be well made and made for a purpose.
Unfortunately money is an issue for me, so I’m stuck with my Ruger pc9 doing the same job in a slightly bulkier package. It takes my Glock 30 round magazines though, and comes threaded from the factory. It’s more than 3x cheaper as well. I understand they’re not the same target demographics, I just can’t be dropping $1,500 plus on any 1 gun for the foreseeable future.
tinhats says:
I can’t disagree that a good pistol can do the same job. But I would say that a “real” copperhead would be for professional use and be full auto. An HK MP5 has been an icon for most of my life. A semi-auto MP5/clone is also expensive and does nothing more than a good pistol. But some of us like to have affordable ($1500) semi auto copies since we cannot afford the $20 or $30,00 for the real thing.
There’s one sense in which these could make sense… maybe: if it had a select fire switch with a relatively slow churn, or a three round burst. Then it could fulfill something useful that a duty-sized handgun would be hard to match. Of course, that is not on the menu for non-SOTs and LEOs like us inferior ordinary citizens. But even if we could buy it in select-fire… it’s still a niche weapon (and as such, I think everyone is puzzlee by the non-threaded barrel…). Perhaps it would be useful for disabled or injured people who find it easier to two-hand and shoulder a larger, more stable platform. Perhaps under severe stress, it is easier to aim and control… who knows. What is clear is that t’s a 9×19 PDW with the ballistics of a compact carry gun– whatever the purpose it serves for $1600 bucks, that purpose is undoubtedly specifically specialized to a specific specialized user. On the other hand… if you were in a parking lot gunfight with a barrel of yahoos, would you rather have a garden variety Glock or Beretta, or this MPX with 20-30 round magazines and a red dot or reflex sight, nice and snug on the shoulder? I gotta be honest– maybe… and I’m not a bad pistol shot. I doubt I’d be worrying about the price tag in the thick of it. So, it’s for somebody to make use of….
All said… generally speaking, I am all for a healthy, robust American arms market with buttload of choices. I think more choice in everything is good. More SIG variants are good. More braced pistols– and companies constantly pushing that envelope of what a “brace” is– are good. More normalization of defensive weapon platforms that are not simple “one-handed” pistols is good. More acceptance of super-duper assaulty-looking military-esque civilian arms is always good. More buffoonery by amped up Americans looking goofy playing Tier One Operator is… never mind. But mostly… everything about more cool guns in more cool variations is a good thing. I ain’t gonna buy a Copperhead; I’m all set with PCCs and PDWs, and I have different set-ups at a way different price point. But if you come out shooting with this, I won’t laugh at you, hardly… I’ll ask you if I can try shooting it. 😁 It’s your money, and you need what you need, so buy whatcha want. God bless America.
Be safe. Mort AZ
GS650G says:
There are a lot of better guns for 1500 to 1800 dollars. In fact you could buy two guns for that much.
strych9 says:
Seems like it might be a cool toy at half (or maybe a bit more, but not much) that price.
At this price though… Yeah I can’t see it.
Chris Dumm says:
My ASR 9mm isn’t quite as small or as accurate, but it’s stone-cold reliable and it uses ubiquitous Glock mags, and it cost just over 1/3 the street price of this Sig.
Still, I do love me some Sig. Even when I can’t afford any more of them.
possum says:
Ahhh , the beautiful Agkistroden Contorix, but not quite as deadly as the other 3
This ugly pig will not win any awards.
This article reads like sponsored content. I even scrolled back to the top halfway through to make sure I didn’t miss a sponsored content tag.
raptor jesus says:
3.5″ barrel kind of defeats the purpose of a rifle . . . . unless we’re talking about suppressing it.
Matt D. Williams says:
The charging handle is the worst part of the AR platform. Why do companies keep incorporating it into their designs?
Because it’s ambidextrous, it doesn’t get hot, and it allows the side of the receiver to stay closed.
Killtron says:
For all the haters that compare something like this to a Glock, they really aren’t in the same class. Yes a normal pistol is more concealable and yes you can buy 3-5 for what one of these cost. That doesn’t make a normal pistol better. They are very different. Small sub guns / PCC like this are much easier to make hits with than a normal handgun. Headshots at 25 yards are very easy and are doable at 50 yards and beyond with just a little practice.
The real comparison for something like this is a Scorpion Evo Micro, which runs about $1100. So $600 cheaper and magazines are about half the cost at $25 vs $50+.
The advantage the Sig has is that with a gas operated system you have a lot less reciprocating mass, which can make a big difference when you are trying to shoot fast.
As for the Copperhead vs other Sigs, I think the MPX-K is a much better gun for almost everyone. The barrel is 4.5” long + it has a small A1 type flash hider, so it’s probably only 2-2.5” longer than the Copperhead. It also has a slightly longer hand guard and comes with a full sized pistol grip compared to the weird Star Wars blaster grip the Copperhead has. The MPX-K runs around $1700 with the collapsible brace. This is expensive, but still slightly cheaper than a MP5k clone from Zenith/MKE or PTR and the ergonomics are much better.
Thanks for a thoughtful reply with insight and not a waste of time whine about the price. Too bad it took 30 other posts to get to it.
RONI is cheaper and takes Glock mags.😉
ozzallos says:
I still dont see the point of these without a giggle switch. If your going to near pistol size, at least get a useful caliber.
Derringer Dave says:
“The goal here was to create the smallest possible platform, while reducing snag points, and maximizing concealability.” LOL, that’s hilarious, but I checked my calendar and it’s not April Fool’s Day.
“Smallest possible platform” — Are they f–ing kidding?
it’s 14.5″ long and weighs 4.5 pounds! And yet it has only a 3.5 inch barrel, like a compact pistol, so it’s no more powerful than a compact pistol. By comparison, the Ruger LC9 is only 6″ long and has a 3.12″ barrel.
If they were going to go for the “smallest possible platform,” it would be 6.4″ long, not 14.5″ long.
“Concealability”? Again, are they f–ing kidding? Again, it’s 14.5″ long, and 4.5 pounds! What kind of holster could you conceal this monstrosity in? Compared to this Sig Sauer monstrosity, even Dirty Harry’s S&W Model 29 in 44 Magnum is a pocket pistol! There’s nobody on Earth who could conceal a 14.5″ long, 4.5 pound “pistol”, yet its 3.5″ barrel makes it no more powerful than a subcompact pistol you could hide in an IWB holster!
“Reducing snag points” — why, so that when a giant draws this 4.5 pound anchor from his pocket holster it won’t snag? LOL
And to make this joke of a gun even more hilarious, they priced it at $1,835.00. Move the decimal point and charge $183.50, and then it might be worth a look, for someone who can’t afford to buy a compact pistol that’s actually concealable or carryable.
Moose1911 says:
I have one, bought it from my LGS right as they were released to the public. I also have a CZ Scorpion, Ruger PC carbine, and quite a few others. I opted for a Vortex SPARC, and I am extremely pleased with the results I get. It’s extremely accurate, reliable, and very compact…..CONSIDERING what it is. My only complaint(s) is/are the “integrated muzzle break”…..and I’m not crazy about the grip, but $20 and that’s a non-issue that hasn’t bothered me enough to change it. I do wish it was threaded, however. I paid $1500, no complaints though overall. It goes to the range almost every time I go. I don’t have very many other firearms that I can say the same about. I am equally pleased with the Scorpion, although I have made modifications to it that I felt were a must. Namely, the safety and mag release. Out of the box, I can’t say that it was as user friendly as the Sig. Mind you, this is all just one man’s opinion and “personal” experience. Take it for what that’s worth….(nothing ??? hahah)
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ITALY'S Parmalat was accused of 'one of the largest and most brazen corporate financial frauds in history' by the US Securities and Exchange Commission as its founder Calisto Tanzi told Italian investigators the hole in its accounts might be as large as £5.6bn.
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The red maple (Acer rubrum) is one of the most common, and popular, deciduous trees in much of the eastern and central U.S. It has a pleasing oval shape and is a fast grower with stronger wood than most of the so-called soft maples. Some cultivars reach heights of 75 feet, but most are a very manageable 35 to 45 ft. tall shade tree that works well in most situations. Unless irrigated or on a wet site, a red maple is best used north of USDA hardiness zone 9; the species is often much shorter in the southern part of its range, unless it is growing next to a stream or on a wet site.
Landscape Uses
Arborists recommend this tree over the silver maple and other soft maple species when a fast growing maple is needed because it is a relatively tidy, well-shaped tree with a root system that stays within its boundaries and limbs that do not have the brittleness of other soft maples. When planting the species Acer rubrum, make sure it has been grown from local seed sources, as these cultivars will be adapted to local conditions.
The outstanding ornamental characteristic of the red maple is its red, orange or yellow fall color (sometimes on the same tree) lasting several weeks. Red maple is often one of the first trees to color up in autumn, and it puts on one of the most brilliant displays of any tree. Still, trees vary greatly in fall color and intensity. Species cultivars are more uniformly colored than the native species.
The newly emerging leaves and red flowers and fruits signal that spring has come. They appear in December and January in Florida, later in the northern part of its range. The seeds of red maple are quite popular with squirrels and birds. This tree is sometimes confused with red-leaved cultivars of Norway Maple.
Tips for Planting and Maintaining
The tree grows best in wet locations and has no other particular soil preference, although it may grow less vigorously in alkaline soils, where chlorosis may also develop. It is well-suited as a street tree in northern and mid-south climates in residential and other suburban areas, but the bark is thin and easily damaged by mowers. Irrigation is often needed to support street tree plantings in well-drained soil in the south. Roots can raise sidewalks in the same manner as silver maple, but because the red maple has a less aggressive root system, it makes a good street tree. Surface roots beneath the canopy can make mowing difficult.
Red Maple is easily transplanted and is quick to develop surface roots in soils ranging from well-drained sand to clay. It is not especially drought tolerant, particularly in the southern part of the range, but selected individual trees can be found growing on dry sites. This trait shows the wide range of genetic diversity in the species. Branches often grow upright through the crown, forming poor attachments to the trunk. These should be removed in the nursery or after planting in the landscape to help prevent branch failure in older trees during storms. Selectively prune trees to retain branches that have a wide angle from the trunk, and eliminate branches that threaten to grow larger than half the diameter of the trunk.
Recommended Cultivars
In the northern and southern end of the range, make sure to consult with local experts to choose cultivars of red maple that are well adapted to your region. Some of the most popular cultivars are as follows:
'Armstrong': A 50-ft. tall tree with an upright growth habit, almost columnar in shape. Its canopy is 15 to 25 ft. wide. It is somewhat prone to splitting branches due to tight crotches. Glossy leaves turn a bright shade of red in fall. Appropriate for zones 4 through 9.
'Autumn Flame': A 45-ft. tall cultivar with a round shape and above-average fall color. Canopy is 25 to 40 ft. wide. Appropriate for zones 4 through 8.
'Bowhall': Roughly 35 ft. tall when mature, this cultivar has upright growth habit with a canopy 15 to 25 ft. wide. It grows best in acidic soil and is appropriate in zones 4 through 8. This is a cultivar that works well as a bonsai specimen.
'Gerling': About 35 ft. tall when mature, this densely branched tree has a broad pyramidal shape. Canopy is 25 to 35 ft. wide. Appropriate for zones 4 through 8.
'October Glory': This cultivar grows 40 to 50 ft. tall with a canopy that is 24to 35 ft. wide. It has above-average fall color and grows well in zones 4 through 8. This is another cultivar that can be used as a bonsai.
'Red Sunset': This 50-ft.-tall tree is a good choice in the South. It has a brilliant red color, with a canopy 25 to 35 ft. wide. This tree can be grown zones 3 through 9.
‘Scanlon’: This is a variation of Bowhall, growing 40 to 50 ft. in height with a canopy 15 to 25 ft. across. Turns bright orange or red in fall, and grows well in zones 3 through 9.
‘Schlesinger’: A very large cultivar, rapidly growing to 70 ft. with a spread as much as 60 ft. Beautiful red to purple-red fall foliage that holds its color for as much as a month. It grows in zones 3 through 9.
‘Tilford’: A globe-shaped cultivar that grows up to 40 ft. in height and width. Varieties are available for zones 3 through 9. The variety of drummondii is ideal for zone 8.
Scientific name: Acer rubrum (pronounced AY-ser Roo-brum).
Common name(s): Red Maple, Swamp Maple.
Family: Aceraceae.
USDA hardiness zones: 4 through 9.
Origin: Native to North America.
Uses: An ornamental tree usually planted lawns for its shade and colorful fall foliage; recommended for buffer strips around parking lots or for median strip plantings in the highway; residential street tree; sometimes used as bonsai species.
Height: 35 to 75 feet.
Spread: 15 to 40 feet.
Crown uniformity: Irregular outline or silhouette.
Crown shape: Varied from round to upright.
Crown density: Moderate.
Growth rate: Fast.
Texture: Medium.
Leaf arrangement: Opposite/subopposite.
Leaf type: Simple.
Leaf margin: Lobed; incised; serrate.
Leaf shape: Ovate.
Leaf venation: Palmate.
Leaf type and persistence: Deciduous.
Leaf blade length: 2 to 4 inches.
Leaf color: Green.
Fall color: orange; red; yellow.
Fall characteristic: showy.
Light requirement: Part shade to full sun.
Soil tolerances: Clay; loam; sand; acidic.
Drought tolerance: Moderate.
Aerosol salt tolerance: Low.
Soil salt tolerance: Poor.
Most red maples, if in good health and free to grow, need very little pruning, other than training to select a leading shoot that establishes the tree's framework.
Maples should not be pruned in spring when they will bleed profusely. Wait to prune until late summer to early autumn and only on young trees. Red maple is a large grower and needs at least 10 to 15 feet of clear trunk below the bottom branches when mature.
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McFeely: Of course, North Dakota continues to support Trump
My city-slicker cousin Chatsworth McFeely III, he of the old-money limousine liberal McFeelys of the East Coast, called the other day wondering how mad my Republican friends were at President Donald Trump. I, Mike McFeely of the no-money progressive McFeelys of the Midwest, expressed bafflement at Chatsworth’s presumption.
Why, I asked, do you think they are upset at Trump?
“Michael, my friend, his trade war with China is killing farmers. I read about it every day in my New York Times and Washington Post. Commodity prices have tanked, farm bankruptcies are up, banks are nervous about lending money to farmers. All of North Dakota must be ready to march to the White House.”
On the contrary, I replied, most North Dakotans seem pleased with the president. His approval numbers remain high and his Republican surrogates in Congress, Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Rep. Kelly Armstrong, don’t speak ill of him. In fact, Cramer spends more time touting Space Force than anything else.
McFeely: What if rural voters don’t care about health care or crop prices?
McFeely: Republicans don’t fear Trump, they are Trump
“Space Force? That’s nothing but a distraction Trump tosses out like a shiny object. No U.S. Senator would fall for that. It has nothing to do with the price of soybeans in China. Trump’s policies are destroying markets farmers took decades to build. They may never recover.”
It’s all good. Trump calls farmers “patriots” for gambling their farms on him and the line is parroted by his bootlickers. It’s like farmers took Cramer’s campaign criticism to heart, back when he called them soft for not being willing to endure short-term pain. They’ve increased their pain threshold, it appears.
“But a long war could cost them their farms. What are they going to do if this drags on?”
They’ll probably take another government check like the ones Trump gave them last fall. The president and Hoeven have said that might happen again.
“But that’s welfare. I thought North Dakota farmers and Republicans despised government handouts?”
Best as I can tell, only if the recipients aren’t them.
“What issues are tripping their triggers, if not their livelihood?”
Immigration seems to be a big one. They want the wall built.
“What does that have to do with North Dakota?”
I’ve asked the same question many times and have yet to get a decent answer, other than they think all immigrants are on welfare.
“And they hate welfare unless they are the ones receiving it.”
Now you’re catching on.
“Let’s see if I have this straight. Trump has told North Dakota farmers they are cannon fodder in his trade war against China. He patronizes them by calling them ‘patriots.’ At the same time, North Dakota’s congressmen are working to bribe farmers with welfare while trumpeting a wall 1,500 miles away. Oh, and Space Force. And these folks would vote for Trump again?”
In a heartbeat.
“This is very confusing, my good man.”
Imagine living here.
“Oh, I could never. Toodle-oo, Michael. Next time you’re on the East Coast, do look us up. I’d like to show you off to our friends at the club.”
Like a zoo animal?
“No, like a Democrat from Trump country. Even more exotic and strange.”
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Learn How to Make the Desert Green in Spain with Sunseed Desert Trust
Authentic French Experiences with Aliore Worldwide Workshops
Aliore offers low budget immersion programs in order to experience the French lifestyle and culture in depth: Homestay English teaching programs: Share your language with a French family in exchange for free room and board; Family and individual voluntourism in the South of France: share meaningful holidays participating in a green tourism project; Cooking, art & crafts workshops in the South of France for creative holidays with local teachers or welcome a French tutor into your home in order to practice your French on a daily basis!
Dates: All year round depending on the program chosen.
Cost: Please visit our website.
Contact: ALIORE, Worldwide Workshops, 23 rue Jean Giono 34080 Montpellier, France
Tel.: 00 33 951 79 79 72.
Email: infos@aliore.org
Website: www.aliore.org (Language & Lifestyle programme)
ARCHELON, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece
Enthusiastic and committed volunteers are required for demanding sea turtle conservation projects run by ARCHELON in Greece. Zakynthos, Peloponnesus and Crete are major nesting areas for the loggerhead (Caretta caretta) turtle in the Mediterranean and have been monitored by ARCHELON, a non-profit making organisation, for 20 years. In Athens, ARCHELON also runs the only Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre in Greece. Volunteers are invited to work on the island of Zakynthos where the first National Marine Park for sea turtles in the Mediterranean was established in 1999 and assist the Management Body of the Park in its task to protect the nesting beaches. In Peloponnesus, volunteers will protect nests from foxes and other mammals, experience the pilot project of sand dune restoration, help maintain nature trails and the running of the newly established Nature Information Centres. On the island of Crete, participants will work for the implementation of a Management Plan for the nesting areas. At the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre, volunteers will have the opportunity to assist our staff in daily treatment of sea turtles that suffer from accidental and deliberate injuries.
Visit: www.archelon.gr
EcoForest
Small fruit farm in southern Spain (Costa del Sol) that offers a place to live at low cost while changing to a healthy, sustainable way of life. Working visitor program (e.g. see website) where work contributed subsidizes keep; vegan diet, all raw food.
Visit: www.ecoforest.org.
National Trust Working Holidays
Britain’s National Trust cares for more wildlife, including 1,250 vulnerable species, than any other European charity. It owns more than 240,000 hectares of land and 575 miles of coastline, making it the largest private landowner in Britain. A virtual army of staff and volunteers assist in managing these habitats with 450 well-organized holidays a year in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The catalog is online. Bookings from overseas volunteers between 18 and 70 are welcome and very inexpensive, including food and hostel accommodations. Most older adults choose projects classified as Oak, Oak Plus, and Archaeological Holidays because they are less physically rigorous. (review by Alison Gardner).
Visit: National Trust
Sunseed Desert Technology
Program aims to develop, demonstrate and communicate accessible, low-tech methods of living sustainably in a semi-arid environment. They are based in the province of Almeria in the eastern part of Andalucia, Southern Spain.
Every year up to three hundred international volunteers come to work at Sunseed Desert Technology staying for between a week and several months. Volunteers can work in all of our departments which include: Appropriate Technology, Organic Gardening, Dryland Management and Construction and Maintenance. All volunteers and staff also share the communal cooking and cleaning duties. Volunteers pay a weekly donation towards food and accommodation, this money almost entirely funds the work of the project.
Visit: www.sunseed.org.uk
WWOOF International (Willing Workers on Organic Farms)
Many countries in Europe participate in this unique worldwide exchange organization. In return for volunteer help, WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles. WWOOF organizations link people who want to volunteer on organic farms with people who are seeking volunteer help. Each country works slightly differently, but generally a very small membership fee is charged in exchange for a listing of available opportunities.
Visit: WWOOF
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American Go E-Journal » Events/Tournaments
U.S. GO CONGRESS: Monday Photo Album
Monday August 2, 2010
photo by Chris Garlock
Categories: Go Photos,U.S. Go Congress,U.S./North America
U.S. OPEN ROUND 2, BOARD 2: Ryo Maeda 6P on “Mysterious and interesting moves”
“This is a really interesting and exciting game,” says Ryo Maeda 6P in his U.S. Open Round 2 game commentary, “with many mysterious and interesting moves.” The game features a non-joseki variation that winds up being an even trade and then a ladder plays a critical role in the fighting that follows, with an attack on Black’s central group, more ladders and finishing with a nailbiting semeai with just one period of overtime left. (NOTE: this is not the complete game record, which will be published on the Congress Crosstabs page) Game recorded by Chris Burg; published in the American Go E-Journal.
Categories: Game Commentaries,U.S. Go Congress,U.S./North America
LIFE AND DEATH WITH RYO MAEDA 6P
The key to making a living shape is “not two eyes, but six points,” Ryo Maeda 6P said in the second of his four-part U.S. Go Congress lecture series. He went through various sizes of eyes, saying that most players need to “reset” their thinking. For example a group with a three-space eye “is not dead, it just has one eye.” He showed the four-space “mountain” eye, as well as the four-space square eye, which he called “baka” (‘stupid’ in Japanese). He then went on to the bulky five shape (stupid eye plus one) and the rectangular six, which is alive. Only the “flower six” (or rabbity six) is dead, but Maeda said not to worry about that shape as it has never come up in one of his games: “before you get in flower six, you do something else.” Someone from the audience suggested “stupid four plus two ears” for that shape, which was well received. He also described how to avoid studying joseki by making the rectangular six shape in the corner. Sometimes that shape can “turn into ko, but you don’t die.” Instead of studying and remembering joseki, “which is complicated — you can make one mistake and mess it all up,” just remember the rectangular six.
If you are trying to kill a group, first see if it can be turned into a five-point shape, then look to reduce it from the outside. Playing from the outside is less risky, than playing the “fancy stuff” on the inside that a professional might use, because if it fails “you can lose.” Most life and death problem books are geared toward a single answer, but in the Maeda method, “there are many right answers.” Players should “erase everything they know and start with the Maeda method — it’s not too late.” Translator Yoshi Sawada 6D said that the method is simple, “that’s why his book is only six pages” to much laughter. As he did in his first lecture on Sunday, Maeda finished Monday’s lecture with two rounds of simul rock-paper-scissors with the audience, with a prize for the last one standing.
– report/photos by Jake Edge
U.S. GO CONGRESS BIDS NAKAYAMA A JOYFUL FAREWELL
There was a lot of laughter at the Nakayama Noriyuki 7P memorial service Sunday. Just as sensei would have wanted. Nakayama, who was a popular visitor at both the European and U.S. Go Congresses for over two decades, died on February 16. The service began with a solemn kenseki ceremony, in which Nakayama – whose portrait overlooked the gathering at the U.S. Go Congress in Colorado Springs, CO — took white and mourners each placed a black stone on the go board, slowly filling it up. Then the mourners took turns remembering Nakayama and it quickly became clear that Nakayama’s legacy is as much in the hearts of the many go players he touched over the years as it was on the go board. Master of ceremonies Haskell Small 3D – the only other winner (besides Nakayama himself) of the Nakayama Award (given for exceptional service to the Go Congress; he organized the first U.S. Go Congress in 1985) – admired the “precise and definitive fashion with which Nakayama would place each move, pressing it firmly down into the board.” Yasumasa Hane 9P said he hoped “the memory of Mr Nakayama remains long in your hearts.” And, describing Nakayama’s many interests – from go to food, adventures and Japanese literature — Richard Dolen 5D celebrated Nakayama’s “wonderful curiosity,” adding “he was such a sweet man,” a sentiment shared by many of those pr esent. AGA President Allan Abramson 3D took note of Nakayama’s “irrepressible delight” in the game, while former AGA President Roy Laird 3k said that his greatest lesson was “to take go seriously but also to have fun with it.” There were many tales of Nakayama’s jokes and gleeful approach to the game, including Ken Koester’s story about Nakayama’s “stone-color-changing tesuji.” Shunichi Hyodo 6D, who has led Japanese tour groups to the Go Congress for years, laughed about how he would only see Nakayama each year at the Congress. Former AGA Board Chair Dave Weimer 3D reminded attendees that Nakayama’s lectures “were always the highlight of the Congress for many of us.” Betsy Small 11k surely spoke for all when she said that “The delight and joy that he took in go was infectious and inspiring. Goodbye and thank you.”
– report/photos by Chris Garlock
POGO’S PROBLEMS: White To Move
“I told Pogo (yes, that’s his real name) that I’m going to the 2010 Go Congress,” says Weekly Go Problem Editor Myron Souris. “After doing his happy dance over being rid of me for a week, he gave us a couple of his favorite tsumego problems as exercises. By the way, Pogo is the one on the left.” Adds Souris, “You might be impressed with Pogo’s go playing ability, but he’s not that good. With three stones, I can beat him more than half the time. Even worse, a rabbit in the yard interrupts a game for 5 minutes.” See below for this week’s problems. Be the first kyu-rated, active AGA member to submit correct solutions to both problems and win the prize of a back issue of Go World magazine. Plus: another Go World will is available to the first kyu-rated 2010 Go Congress attendee to submit solutions. Email solutions to potw@usgo.org; the Problem Editor’s judgment is final. “And no fair asking your dog for help!” says Souris.
ONLINE SOFTWARE FOR MANAGING YOUR CLUB
“Who wants to be spending time organizing your go club when you could be playing go?” asked Santa Fe go club organizer Robert Cordingley Monday evening. Cordingley conducted a presentation on his online software GoClubsOnline, which simplifies the process of registering players for tournaments, sending email to club members, uploading data to the AGA, tracking a club library, and more. Clubs can register with GoClubsOnline for $95/year for up to 30 members, though Cordingley is offering a discount for the duration of the Congress to $80/year for attendees.
– Report by Jake Edge
Categories: Tools: books, software & hardware,U.S. Go Congress,U.S./North America
U.S. OPEN ROUND 1, BOARD 1: Jennie Shen 2P on why “I hate this opening”
“This opening has been going on and on for over 15 years,” says Jennie Shen 2P in her U.S. Open Round 1 game commentary, “I think they should do something else.” Youngster Tianyu (Bill) Lin 7d (r) comes up with an unusual move in a common joseki and dukes it out with Myung Wan Kim 9P (l) in the Board 1 game from the first round of the 2010 U.S. Open on Sunday morning. There are two versions of the game below: a partial game record with commentary by Shen and the complete game record including KGS kibitzes. Game recorded by Solomon Smilack; published in the American Go E-Journal.
US Open Round 1, Board 1, WITH JENNIE SHEN COMMENTARY
US Open Round 1, Board 1: uncommented full game record
U.S. GO CONGRESS: Day One Photo Album
(clockwise from bottom center) Huiren Yang 1P simul; Yilun Yang 7P simul; Cathy Li 1P simul; Mingjiu Jiang 7P group game commentary; strong player game analysis (center). Photos by Chris Garlock
RYO MAEDA 6P ON ATTACK AND CAPTURE
Understand the Maeda method and you’ll get very good at the middle game and won’t lose fights, Ryo Maeda 6P (r) said in his Sunday afternoon lecture. He described four different ways to attack and capture a third-line stone. The key is “how to make your stone more effective than your opponent’s,” Maeda said. It’s important to protect weak stones: “If you have a weak stone, you protect it — that’s it.” In addition, “if you want to capture your opponent’s stone, make your group stronger, then good things happen.” Use the normal move in most cases, Maeda advised, “and leave the best move to professionals.” Looking at contact fights, Maeda pointed out that nearby friendly stones can be liabilities in such situations, as weak and strong positions can get reversed. Stones or groups with two liberties are considered weak, and with one liberty, “it’s too late.” However, “when you atari but can’t capture, it’s usually a bad move.” Yoshi Sawada 6D provided his usual animated translation of the Maeda method, which will be detailed in three more lectures this week. Maeda’s popular lectures have been a feature of U.S. Go Congress for the last ten years.
– report/photo by Jake Edge
YASUMASA HANE 9P ON AMERICAN GO, STUDYING AND CHASING THE DREAM
“The future of American go looks very bright,” Yasumasa Hane 9P told the E-Journal in an interview Sunday morning. “You have so many young serious players.” Hane is the Nihon Kiin’s official representative to this year’s U.S. Go Congress, and he’s accompanied by his family, including wife Masami 1k, daughter Michiyo Yamamori 1k. daughter-in-law Shigeko Hane 1P, and Shigeko’s daughters Ranka 1k, Rinka 4k and Ayaka 1k (YASUMASA HANE 9P & GO FAMILY TO ATTEND U.S. GO CONGRESS 6/18 EJ). The father of Naoki Hane 9P, former Honinbo, Kisei and Tengen title holder, Hane is also known as a major contributor in the development of the Chinese fuseki. He studied with Toshihiro Shimamura 9P, and told the E-Journal that as a student, “We never played with Shimamura, only with each other, but that was old-style and today it’s better for the teacher to play with students.” Interestingly, Hane says that as teachers of amateur players, “The biggest mistake we make is to teach too much.” The best way to work with beginners, Hane said, is “just let them play and enjoy the game. When they find that it’s fun, they will stay.” With both pros and amateurs, he added, “you can’t push too much too soon” or there’s a risk of burn-out. He loves go because “it’s an art” and says that the current focus on winning makes him “a bit sad; the games we play will always be there, and we must leave art that we can be proud of.” These days, Hane said, “there’s no value placed on the opinion of the loser; winning is all.” Like Takemiya Masaki 9P, he urges players to “play where you want and don’t be afraid. If you’re chasing the dream you must take the risk.” His advice to go students is to “play your best move and don’t be afraid to make a mistake; the pro will correct your mistake and you’ll learn.” He also strongly advises those looking to improve to record their games and review them with stronger players, and was “very impressed” with the number of players he saw recording their games at the Open on Sunday. “The U.S. Open is great,” Hane said, “you should do it twice a year!”
– report/photo by Chris Garlock
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A Gassy Link to Past Earthquake Swarm
Over the past three years we've witnessed two large earthquake swarms at Yellowstone (2010 and 2009). Recent history tells us that these earthquake swarms are common, but we would like to know how frequently they have occurred in the more distant past. USGS researcher Bill Evans may have found an answer.
Map of the Cooking Hillside study site within Yellowstone National Park.
With colleagues from the USGS, Lone Pine Research, and Yellowstone National Park, Evans tracked the effects of the 1978 swarm at Mud Volcano. That intense swarm lasted about 7 months and was followed by increased heat output and dieback of vegetation in an area called "Cooking Hillside" (see map at left). Geothermal areas (regions of increased heat and gas discharge) at Yellowstone emit abundant carbon dioxide (CO2), some of which is incorporated into growing vegetation during photosynthesis. Evans wondered whether changing amounts of geothermal CO2 emissions might leave a record in the growth rings of nearby trees. He and his colleagues focused on a still surviving tree in the area (see tree photo below). They found that the proportion of carbon-14, an isotope abundant in Earth's atmosphere, decreased dramatically in the tree rings after the 1978 swarm. This suggests increased uptake of carbon- 14-poor CO2 coming from increased output of geothermal gas through the local soils. The increased CO2 was sufficient to change the composition of the air that the tree was respiring, but not enough to harm it.
By comparing the tree rings to present day rings and the current amount of CO2 discharge at Mud Volcano, they concluded that gas discharge more than doubled at the time of the swarm (see plot below). Moreover, because the timing of increased gas discharge immediately accompanied the swarm, the authors concluded that the swarm itself may have been caused by increased gas pressures within the geothermal system that underlies Mud Volcano and much of the caldera. Similar studies have identified changes in gas discharge through studies of tree rings at other volcanoes (e.g., Mammoth Mountain, CA).
Evans and colleagues hope to apply the technique at other areas within Yellowstone, including ones where very old trees may hold clues to earthquake swarms and other geological activity that preceded human recordings. Ideally, this and similar techniques can give us a better understanding of the record of earthquakes in Yellowstone's more distant past. Please read the full article in Geology for further information.
Data is based on the carbon-14 content found in annual growth rings from a pencil-sized core bored out of the tree.
Photo shows a tree (indicated by arrow) that was studied after earthquake swarms. It is surrounded by fallen trees killed in past episodes of ground heating. Steam from Mud Geyser in foreground.
(Credit: Evans, William. Public domain.)
Evans WC, Bergfeld D, McGeehin JP, King JC, and Heasler H (2010). Tree-ring 14C links seismic swarm to CO2 spike at Yellowstone, USA, Geology v.38, p.1075-1078.
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Norco College suspect researched mass shootings
Tarence Thomas, 25, of Oregon and Jacob Ryan McBain, 27 of Norco have both been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
Norco College suspect researched mass shootings Tarence Thomas, 25, of Oregon and Jacob Ryan McBain, 27 of Norco have both been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Check out this story on vcstar.com: http://desert.sn/2oT9AXO
Brett Kelman, The Desert Sun Published 4:00 p.m. PT March 6, 2018 | Updated 10:08 a.m. PT March 7, 2018
Suspects Tarence Thomas, left, and Jacob Ryan McBain have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at Norco College(Photo: Riverside County Sheriff's Department)
Two suspects who are accused of plotting a mass shooting at Norco College had fantasized about killing as many people as possible and one of the suspects researched other mass shootings to perfect their plan of attack, according to new court documents filed on Tuesday.
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Now, court documents filed in their case suggest possible motivations, alleging that McBain wanted to attack Norco College specifically, but Thomas, apparently, just wanted to kill people.
“Thomas said it is his fantasy to see people die and a college would be the best place for mass killings due to the large amount of people present,” wrote Darryl Robertson, a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy, in a sworn court declaration.
Robertson has interviewed Thomas twice, and his declaration offers the first details about the shooting plot. Robertson wrote that Thomas said McBain also “has a fantasy to kill a large number of people,” and that Thomas “expressed his desire to help MacBain live out his fantasy.”
This loaded Ar-15 rifle and two loaded handguns were found in the Norco home of suspect Jacob Ryan McBain on Monday. (Photo: Riverside County Sheriff's Department)
The court documents state that Thomas said he and McBain were friends who had previously dated. Thomas said McBain contacted him about his desire to kill people at Norco College, then Thomas agreed to help in a Facebook message back to McBain. Thomas allegedly said he planned to buy a bus ticket to California and turn off his phone so he could not be tracked. He would then meet with McBain, who had weapons for the shooting. They would go to the Norco campus together but then split up “so they could kill the maximum amount of people,” the court documents state.
“After killing all the people they possibly could, Thomas wanted to be killed by law enforcement,” Robertson wrote in the court documents.
FIRST STORY: Suspect with AR-15 was part of 'conspiracy' to shoot up Norco College, prosecutors allege
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In a second interview, Thomas allegedly added he had researched mass shootings so he could learn from the mistakes of other shooters and law enforcement. Court documents state that Thomas specifically researched “the suspect in Florida,” which is likely a reference to the February mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 student. The plan to attack Norco College was discovered only a few days after that shooting.
The sheriff’s department first began to investigate the plot after they were shown Facebook posts in which McBain discussed his desire to attack the college. Deputies got a search warrant for McBain’s home, then found an AR-15, two handguns and more than 500 rounds of ammunition in his bedroom.
McBain was arrested, then investigators began to search for his accomplice, arresting Thomas at his home in Oregon about a week later. After messaging with McBain about the shooting, Thomas deleted his Facebook account “in order to avoid detection,” according to the new court documents.
Neither McBain nor Thomas have entered an initial plea yet. McBain is scheduled to appear in court for an arraignment on Thursday. Thomas is currently incarcerated in Oregon, but authorities requested he be brought to Riverside County to face charges.
Investigative reporter Brett Kelman can be reached at 760 778 4642 or by email at brett.kelman@desertsun.com. You can follow him on Twitter @tdsBrettKelman.
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Garcia-trained Gernaro Gamez faces Luis Feliciano in a clash of unbeaten fighters
Genaro Gamez, who is trained by Oxnard legend Robert Garcia, will face Luis Feliciano in a clash of unbeaten junior welterweights Thursday night in Indio.
Garcia-trained Gernaro Gamez faces Luis Feliciano in a clash of unbeaten fighters Genaro Gamez, who is trained by Oxnard legend Robert Garcia, will face Luis Feliciano in a clash of unbeaten junior welterweights Thursday night in Indio. Check out this story on vcstar.com: https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2019/08/22/garcia-trained-gamez-faces-feliciano-clash-unbeaten-fighters/2079181001/
Francisco A. Salazar, Special to Ventura County Star Published 7:23 p.m. PT Aug. 21, 2019
Genaro Gamez has put together an unbeaten record, but his work ethic and making weight for fights have also garnered attention. Gomez hopes time away from boxing will give his career a boost toward becoming a contender.
Genaro Gamez, who is trained by Oxnard native Robert Garcia, will face Luis Feliciano on Thursday night at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio. (Photo: PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM HOGAN)
Gamez will face Luis Feliciano in a clash of unbeaten junior welterweights Thursday night at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio. The fight will stream live on RingTV. com and on Facebook Watch via the “Golden Boy Fight Night” page, starting at 7 p.m.
At Thursday’s weigh-in, Gamez weighed in at 139.6 pounds; Feliciano was at 139.8.
The clash pits two fighters that are both promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, which is run by former multi-division champion Oscar De La Hoya.
The 24-year-old Gamez, who resides in San Diego and goes by the nickname of “El Conde,” last fought on May 16, knocking out Mexico’s Daniel Evangelista in the opening round.
Gamez’s victory over Evangelista was his first fight in more than 13 months. During his hiatus from the ring, Gamez dealt with personal problems, including maintaining his weight, but he believes his issues are behind him.
“I’m back and I’m stronger than ever,” said Gamez. “I’ve been waiting for an opportunity like this, so I’m excited to demonstrate my skills. When I have a big challenge, I perform even better, so I look forward to obtaining a great victory against Luis Feliciano.”
Those words may be encouraging to hear, but trainer Robert Garcia is somewhat skeptical about Gamez fighting at 140 pounds. Garcia does believe Gamez has more than enough pedigree to defeat Feliciano.
“I think Gamez should be fighting at 135 (pounds),” said Garcia, the famed trainer from Oxnard. “I don’t really know his reasons for staying at 140 (pounds).
“This is a very important fight for him, if he wins. I hope the win will motivate him to stay active because he will get bigger and better fights. The fight is not easy. (Genaro) is facing another undefeated Golden Boy prospect, but I think the difference will be Gamez’s power and confidence.”
Feliciano (12-0, 8 KOs) is of Puerto Rican descent and was a former amateur standout. In his last bout on June 21, Feliciano, who is originally from Milwaukee and now lives in the Los Angeles area, stopped former contender Fernando Carcamo in the seventh round in Indio.
The 26-year-old Feliciano is trained by Ben Lira and managed by Ralph Heredia.
In the co-feature, Las Vegas’ Blair Cobbs (11-0-1, 7 KOs) will square off against Steven Villalobos (11-0-1, 9 KOs) of Mount Vernon, Washington, in a 10-round welterweight bout.
Klimas’ fighters victorious
Two fighters who are managed by Thousand Oaks resident Egis Klimas notched victories last Saturday night at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.
Middleweight Janibek Alimkhanuly dropped fringe contender Stuart McLellan of Canada twice before stopping him in the fifth round.
Alimkhanuly (7-0, 3 KOs) dropped McLellan in the second round and dropped him again in the fifth. Alimkhanuly battered McLellan (27-4-3, 11 KOs) against the ropes before referee Rudy Barragan stepped in and stopped the bout at 2:51.
Lightweight Dmitry Yun of Thousand Oaks overcame two knockdowns to defeat Austin’s Javier Martinez by unanimous decision over six rounds.
Martinez (4-7, 3 KOs) dropped Yun in the first and third rounds, but was deducted a point by referee Jack Reiss of Oxnard in the third and fifth for spitting out his mouthpiece.
Scores were 57-54, 57-54, and 56-54 for Yun, who improves to 2-0.
Alimkhanuly and Yun are originally from Kazakhstan.
Francisco A. Salazar covers boxing for The Star. Francisco also covers boxing for The Ring, Boxingscene, and FightNights.com. He can be reached on Twitter at FSalazarBoxing.
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Cyber-attacks hit British Airways, Slack and Github
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British Airways’ air-miles accounts, the work chat service slack and coding site Github have all been hacked in the latest wave of cyber-attacks.
Users of the car service Uber have also being complaining of issues, but the organisation has denied any evidence of a breach. Organisations with a confirmed hack have now notified users of the incidents.
Complaints about the air miles being stolen from the British Airway’s executive club scheme predate around two weeks, with one user stating their account had been used by another individual to book a hotel room in Spain, while others reported that their accounts had been wiped of all credit.
A British Airways spokesperson told the BBC: “This appears to have been the result of a third party using information obtained elsewhere on the internet, via an automated process, to try to gain access to some accounts. We would like to reassure customers that, at this stage, we are not aware of any access to any subsequent information pages within accounts, including travel histories or payment card details.”
The US firm slack enables employees to speak to each other as an alternative to emails. The organisation has said they believe the hackers have accessed a database containing usernames, Skype IDs and email addresses. The website added that passwords, which gave the users access to posted information were protected by encryption that made it computationally infeasible for hackers to break. The company has since added a two-factor authentication method as an additional layer of security and notified any affected users.
Hackers have tried to force the GitHub offline by flooding the website with traffic. More than 8 million software developers currently use the coding website.
The website stated on its official blog “we are currently experiencing the largest DDoS (distributed denial of service) attack in github.com’s history. The attack began around 2AM UTC on Thursday, March 26, and involves a wide combination of attack vectors.” The traffic was directed to two GitHub pages that linked to copies of websites banned in China.
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Of all the places overlooking the thames, our brand new lounge has got to be the most chilled. Sink into a comfy chair or sofa and enjoy the buzzy atmosphere and wonderful views of the Thames... order anything you want from our lounge menu… morning coffee, light lunch and afternoon tea. Tuck into scrumptious fresh cakes, pastries and snacks and drinks on tap.
With a very relaxed and buzzy atmosphere and plenty of quiet corners for a discreet chat, the lounge is a very popular spot for informal meetings. Order some sandwiches and a light bite at lunch and keep on working - you don’t have to leave your seat as we’ll bring everything to you. Or move through to the leftbank and take your time over the gorgeous buffet for some River Thames dining.
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South Australia is working with Tesla to install solar power systems on residents homes.
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The state government of South Australia announced Sunday that it had struck a deal with Tesla to install as many as 50,000 solar-power systems on homes, at no cost to residents.
The system would include both solar panels and Tesla Powerwall batteries, and would become part of a decentralized electric grid managed by software. The system would be funded in part by revenues from electricity, which would not belong to the owners of the homes where the systems were installed.
A pilot version of the program has already begun, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation spoke to one early recipient whose electric bills had declined substantially. One projection suggested energy bills for participating households would drop by 30%.
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The first wave of installations are planned to roll out to about 24,000 government-owned housing units. After that, other South Australians would be able to participate, with a goal of 50,000 participating households within four years. Those homes would be knitted together into what is being referred to as a ‘virtual power plant.’
Tesla has already made a big splash in South Australia, where late last year it installed the world’s biggest lithium-ion battery as a grid backup system. That system has succeeded dramatically, coming online quickly to prevent blackouts following drops in output from conventional power plants.
The plan may be contingent on the outcome of a March election, in which current South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill faces a challenge from a conservative candidate who opposes specifics of the plan, referring to it as a “reckless experiment.” Weatherill’s opponent, however, also supports large-scale solar installation.
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The Supreme Court has granted review in the matter known as Mission Product Holdings Inc. v. Tempnology LLC, No. 17-1657, where it will decide whether a licensee loses its right to use a licensed trademark if the licensor files bankruptcy and the bankruptcy trustee chooses to reject the licensor’s license agreement. This decision could significantly impact numerous licensees throughout the world if the Court affirms the First Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision below, holding that a licensee loses its right to use a licensor’s trademarks once the licensor has filed a petition for bankruptcy and the trustee has elected to reject the agreement pursuant to Section 365(a) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Under Section 365(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, a bankruptcy trustee can assume or reject a debtor’s pre-bankruptcy executory contracts, depending on whether the benefits of continued performance outweigh the burdens to the bankruptcy estate. Under that provision, a rejection is treated as a breach by the debtor if certain conditions are met. If those conditions are met, the other party to the agreement is entitled to file a claim for damages in the bankruptcy action, however valueless that may be.
The Bankruptcy Code, however, does not address the matter at issue before the Supreme Court, which is whether rejection of a trademark license agreement strips the licensee of the right to use the mark. Although Section 365(n) protects the rights of “intellectual property” licensees, the Bankruptcy Code’s definition of “intellectual property” does not expressly include trademarks. While most trademark practitioners would be dumbfounded if a court were to interpret “intellectual property” in a manner that doesn’t include trademarks, the First Circuit did exactly that.
Accordingly, the Supreme Court has granted review to resolve a circuit split between the First Circuit, whose holding is discussed above, and the Seventh Circuit, which held that a licensee’s trademark rights survive rejection of the agreement in bankruptcy. See Sunbeam Prods. v. Chi. Am. Mfg., 686 F.3d 372 (7th Cir. 2012). This case has caused numerous IP groups, as well as the United States Government, to file amicus briefs. Interestingly, the U.S. Government has stated that a trademark owner cannot revoke a licensee’s right to use the trademark by rejecting its license agreement under the Bankruptcy Code’s contract rejection mechanism.
Similarly, Mission Product Holdings, the petitioner in this case, has urged the Court to reject the First Circuit’s holding in favor of the Seventh’s, arguing that, “[a]s the great majority of courts and scholars have recognized, rejection is not a special bankruptcy power to terminate or rescind a contract.” It also does not “allow the trustee to revoke interests in property that the debtor granted to a counterparty under the contract before bankruptcy.”
In contrast, Tempnology, the opposing party, contends the First Circuit made the correct decision. Specifically, Tempnology argues, “The Bankruptcy Code’s strong policy of permitting a debtor to free itself of ongoing obligations under a contract … and the right to reject such obligations applies to the burden of policing trademarks.” As such, Tempnology argues, the First Circuit was correct that a licensee’s right terminate upon rejection.
But this issue was addressed by the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s (“AIPLA”) amicus brief, wherein the AIPLA urged the Court to hold that a licensee’s rights outside of the bankruptcy context govern whether the licensee’s rights survive the licensor’s rejection under the Bankruptcy Code. The AIPLA argues that in the “absence of the Bankruptcy Code specifically addressing trademark licenses, the effect of the breach must be decided under applicable non-bankruptcy law and the language of the contract.” The AIPLA rejected the First Circuit’s rationale that a licensee’s right must terminate in order to avoid restricting a licensor-debtor’s right “to free itself from performing executory obligation” by forcing it to police its marks. The AIPLA contends the First Circuit’s approach was flawed because the duty to monitor a trademark’s use does not arise under the terms of a license agreement, but is instead an independent obligation imposed by federal trademark law.
The United States Government may have said it best: “If a landlord has rented a family an apartment and has agreed to pay the utilities, the landlord cannot later terminate the family’s lease simply by refusing to pay the cable bill[.]” The same principles apply, or at least they should, to trademark licensing agreements. For that reason, among others, I suspect the Supreme Court will overturn the First Circuit’s decision and protect the rights of the licensees.
See more writing about intellectual property, copyright, patent, and trademark law on The IP Law Blog
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Influencers on Ugandan social media and others with large, commercialised online followings must henceforth register their activities for monitoring by the state, the country’s communications regulator said on Thursday.
Authorities say the scheme, which also levies a $20 fee, is designed to clamp down on immoral or prejudiced content.
Critics view it as part of an escalating campaign by President Yoweri Museveni, to suppress online content disapproving of him and his government.
Last week, University Lecturer and Social Researcher Stella Nyanzi was jailed for 18 months on cyber harassment charges, stemming from a Facebook post criticizing Museveni.
Stella Nyanzi, who was jailed for 18 months on cyber harassment charges
According to digital communications rights watchdog Unwanted Witness, between 2016 and 2018 at least 33 Ugandans have either been summoned and interrogated by police, or charged with online communications offences.
The registration scheme is “not a positive move, it infringes on the rights to freedom of expression, said the organisation’s Chief Executive, Dorothy Mukasa
“People are able express themselves well when they know that somebody is not watching over them.”
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) spokesman Ibrahim Bbosa said the “data communicators” to be registered included individuals with heavy followers on social media.
Also, he said other online accounts that carry ads alongside other content on platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube should be registered.
That would include prominent musicians, journalists and socialites.
Uganda Communications Commission spokesman Ibrahim Bbosa
“As a data communicator… you’re pushing out content which could easily violate the known parameters of morality, of incitement, of ethnic prejudice or not be factual,” Bbosa said.
“We want online platforms to register with the commission so that we can monitor (them),” a process that the $20 fee was designed to fund.
Robert Ssempala, National Coordinator for Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda, said that, for many, the fee was prohibitive.
“The spirit of the regulation is essentially to make it extremely unaffordable, to make it extremely frightening for people to engage in sharing information on social media,” Ssempala said.
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Last year the government introduced a tax on the use of popular social media platforms.
Museveni has repeatedly complained that Ugandan social media is a vehicle for “lying” and “gossip”, interpreted referring to information critical of government.
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High Private: The Trans-Mississippi Correspondence of Humorist R. R. Gilbert, 1862-1865 (Hardback)
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This book examines the life and work of Civil War-era Texas humorist, reporter, and editor, Rensselaer Reed Gilbert. Gilbert wrote several hundred columns during the Civil War that included news, editorials, and comic sketches for the Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph. An ardent Confederate nationalist, Gilbert was a strong supporter of states' rights and the economic institution of slavery - his status as a Yankee transplant from Vermont notwithstanding. To date, humour research in this field has focused on a limited canon of the nineteenth century's comic voices. High Private promises expansion, introducing readers to a unique voice operating in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the Civil War
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Another reason most IT data centers are on the way out
The efficiency of utility computing is about to get even better. A conversation with David Scott, CEO of 3PAR
By Tom Foremski for Tom Foremski: IMHO | December 7, 2005 -- 16:11 GMT (08:11 PST) | Topic: Data Centers
A conversation about fine-grained virtualization in enterprise data storage might not sound very appealing. However, David Scott, CEO of 3PAR, managed to make it a very interesting topic of conversation and one that I'm sure a lot of CIOs will soon be having internally.
We know that server utilization can be grossly inefficient, A spinning disk one third full of data uses the same amount of power as one that is 80 percent full.utilizing just 30 per cent of capacity in many installations, which is why a company such as VMware with its server virtualization technology, thrives. Similarly, the utilization of data storage systems is at a similar level of inefficiency, and that's the problem that 3PAR addresses.
You might ask why such data storage inefficiencies are allowed to flourish, especially when VMware is an EMC company--a leader in data storage systems. I asked, and Mr Scott said it was all to do with money.
"EMC sells lots of data storage systems and so it is not in its interests to sell fewer systems. What happens if a $20bn data storage market becomes a $10bn market?" Fair point, and clearly, EMC doesn't subscribe to the Andy Grove notion of cannibalizing your own markets before others eat your lunch :-)
3PAR, which is backed by Oracle, Veritas (now Symantec), and Sun Microsystems, has raised $132m since its founding in May 1999. It was early in recognizing that utility computing, an emerging buzz word in those days, would become an important IT architecture.
A different approach to data storage
3PAR's founders, all from the data storage industry, knew that current data storage systems were inadequate for utility computing.
3PAR is now selling its solution, which Mr Scott says can be deployed in just a few hours and can increase data storage utilization to 80 per cent and more--depending on how it is used.
"Companies can buy more storage as they need it, they don't need to buy a terabyte of storage now, just because an application says it needs it," Mr Scott said.
That saves on data center floor space and energy costs too: a spinning disk one third full of data uses the same amount of power as one that is 80 per cent full. And requires the same amount of cooling too.
It has some big customers, such as MySpace.com, which has been adding as many as a million users in a week.
But utility computing is not for everyone. Many organizations don't have the scale, or the ability to transform their data centers into utility computing centers. And that's fine, because many organizations don't need to do that--they can buy utility computing from many vendors.
Technologies such as 3PAR's are going to raise the bar for corporate data centers because they won't be able to compete against the economics of external vendors of utility computing services.
Decommissioning IT data centers should become a booming business in the next few years.
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China to pump $7.8 billion into startup VC fund
The Chinese government is set to pour 40 billion yuan, or AU$7.8 billion, into a venture capital fund aimed at supporting startups in emerging industries and fostering innovation in the private sector.
By Leon Spencer | January 16, 2015 -- 06:04 GMT (22:04 PST) | Topic: Start-Ups
China is moving to establish a government venture capital investment fund worth 40 billion yuan (AU$7.8 billion).
The fund will be aimed at supporting new industries by boosting entrepreneurship and innovation, said China's State Council in a statement on the government's website.
The government released the statement following a State Council executive meeting chaired by China Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday, during which the establishment of the new fund was decided.
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According to the statement, the establishment of the new fund will focus on the initial stage of innovative enterprises, and the promotion of technology and market integration.
The Chinese government wants to focus on fostering transportation, communications, research and design, environmental protection, and the promotion of cultural and artistic exports, the statement said.
"We must improve the high-tech, high-value-added services," it said.
The move comes as the Chinese venture capital market, which has traditionally been relatively small, sees a burgeoning number of funds emerging locally.
There were 83 new venture capital funds set up in China in the first half of 2014, according to Reuters, citing market research by Zero21PO Capital, which estimates that there is around $6.76 billion worth of local VC funds.
Certainly, China's private sector has shown an increasing amount of interest in supporting technology startups, with Chinese search giant Baidu opening a third startup development centre in the northern Chinese municipal of Tianjin mid last year.
However, the Chinese government has also demonstrated its growing commitment to supporting startups and innovation in the country generally.
In November last year, China's Shanghai-Nanxiang government and IDG Capital Partners announced a partnership with Melbourne-based online crowdfunding platform Pozible to provide financial backing for Internet of Things (IoT) entrepreneurs, and to help hook up startups in the IoT space with investor capital.
The Chinese government has been focusing heavily on supporting the emerging IoT sector, according to Technology 50's Aliza Gao, and is planning to invest up to AU$600 billion in IoT technology by 2020.
"China is becoming the global leader in IoT. We're happy to support this new initiative, and encourage entrepreneurs to grow their tech with us," said Gao at the time.
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Google goes head-to-head with Microsoft
In its bid to expand, Google appears to have no choice but to take on Microsoft, says an industry observer. Will it be able to succeed where so many others have failed?
By Martin Brampton | December 22, 2005 -- 06:40 GMT (22:40 PST) | Topic: Tech & Work
perspective Google is the latest company to be seen as a possible block on Microsoft's road to world domination.
With possible moves to link with both the wounded AOL and the up-and-coming Opera browser firm, 2006 will be a critical time for Google's ambitions.
Dealing with Microsoft is a major challenge for other large IT companies. While variations have been attempted, the choice inevitably boils down to working with Microsoft or working against it. Neither route is appealing.
Working with Microsoft has been fraught with difficulty. One of the most alarming examples is PC building. From a commercial angle, the PC breaks down into three parts--the processor, the operating system and the remaining bits and pieces. Intel makes money with its near monopoly on chips, component makers have to struggle for profits and the major PC builders get such meagre crumbs that most of them have seriously considered quitting the market at least once.
So one way to collaborate with Microsoft is to first ensure control of an important market sector, such as processors. The other has been to work in one of the few areas Microsoft has little strength. IBM is the arch exponent of this approach, having generated huge revenues on providing services to deploy Microsoft technology with enterprise customers.
The alternative is to tackle Microsoft head on. So far, all the companies attempting that have emerged bruised if not dead. Major examples include Novell and Sun, both of whom were forced to withdraw from confrontation to a position of grudging co-operation.
An unfortunate outcome of all this could be a new rush of change in the browser sector..
Google will be an interesting case. It looks to have little option but to challenge Microsoft, which has already demonstrated its intention to take Google's market away from it. In Google's favour are its very strong grip on the search market, its established advertising network and its pile of cash. Maybe even more important is Google's high rating in public perceptions.
Getting the maximum leverage out of its cash is a critical issue for Google. Rumours that it may buy Opera make sense. Microsoft's hold on the browser market has recently weakened. Although it still holds the lion's share of the market, among people who make an actual decision to use a particular browser, its popularity has plummeted. Opera has long had a loyal following, and Firefox has been making steady inroads. Opera in particular is also a route into the fast growing mobile services sector.
Which way AOL will jump remains to be seen. At the peak of its strength, it pulled back from the challenge to Microsoft that would have been possible using its newly purchased Netscape assets. Now seen as a liability to the Time Warner business, AOL is anxious to hang on to its position as a content provider. And Google's cash would not go amiss.
An unfortunate outcome of all this could be a new rush of change in the browser sector. At present, web development is heavily biased towards standards compliance. Many developers now run their sites against the W3C validation tests and go to considerable trouble to be fully compliant. Use of XHTML is near universal.
This trend has been one of the key factors in the growth of Firefox, seen to be the most standards compliant of the major web browsers. New competitive activity might well spur technical innovation but is liable to sacrifice standards with losses in productivity and accessibility.
It is doubtful whether more than gradual technical innovation in browsers is really desirable. Within the existing standards, there is huge scope for building innovative sites at the level of the user experience. The most uncertain area of development is the attempt to move more functionality away from the server through approaches such as Ajax and XUL. Success for these developments is significantly hampered by lack of standards adherence.
With Google taking an interest in some of these key technologies, the outcomes become less predictable. Whatever the detailed outcome, it seems certain that Google will be in the headlines in 2006. And Microsoft is rarely out of them.
Martin Brampton is founder of Black Sheep Research, an independent consultancy providing research, writing and speaking services on a wide range of business and technology issues. Martin was previously a director at Bloor Research, and has worked with IT as a user and analyst for over 20 years. He is a long-term contributor to Silicon.com through his weekly column, Devil's Advocate, which tackles a wide range of issues. He can be contacted through his Web site.
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Review: Vodacom Funny Festival
By Daisy on June 15, 2005 Archived Reviews WOICT Blog
This morning I woke up with pains in my stomach and a pulsating head. I did not have a heavy night of drinking; I attended the Vodacom Funny Festival and nearly met my fate due to excessive hilarity. Thank God the weekend is here so I have a chance to recover.
This year’s master of ceremonies was the charismatic and ever buoyant Alan Committie. Frankly he was so funny he was in danger of putting the rest of the acts into the shade. Committie’s timing – as many have seen in Defending the Caveman and Funny Business et al – is spot on, and his own enjoyment of a joke as it wells up inside him is so disarmingly displayed to the audience that they are laughing with anticipation before he can even get the words out.
Typically Committie was nothing if not rude about the comedians in the line-up, describing Piet Potgieter as ‘an international act from the northern suburbs’ and apologizing that the comedians would get uglier as the night progressed. He poked a lot of fun at the audience too but, with Committie, funny never tasted sweeter.
The first act of the night was the unique Japanese duo, Gamarjobat, whose take on stand-up comedy is a creative one. With a steel case full of interesting props, they used tricks, crazy body gestures and movement, and indecipherable screaming and shouting to convey their jokes. Truly magical comedy, and all without a word of English.
The young Oliver Booth’s set was based entirely around the unique manner in which Peter De Villiers speaks. Booth’s guess is that his strangled speech is due to severe constipation, and the inevitable, um, outcome (involving a Hugh Bladen-esque commentary) is perfectly constructed dry comedy. Booth was followed by one of South Africa’s favourite comedic sons, Kurt Schoonraad. Schoonraad’s material was mostly taken from his previously heard shows, but his anecdotes and observational humour are always good for a laugh. Why does the Claremont police station need to be protected by ADT?
The Boy with Tape on his Face did, indeed, have his mouth sealed with duct tape. Kind of odd, but this New Zealander proved innovative, and leapt straight in with a Western-style standoff against an audience member. The objective: to pop the balloons lodged between the opponent’s legs and under their arms with a stapler gun.
British comedian, Imran Yusuf was billed as one of the highlights of the festival. A far cry from the loud and crude comedy that so many stand-up routines entail, Yusuf turned out to be a pensive gentleman whose story on meeting the girl of his dreams could not have been funnier.
The final act of the night was Armenian Londoner Kev Orkian, a comedic and musical sensation. This man is a genius. With a musically-based performance heavy in foreign-tongue witticisms, he gave the audience a music history lesson in an attempt to make traditional Armenian music more popular. He demonstrated changing dance moves from the 1950s to the present day, yet always circled back to the music of his hometown which clearly has not changed one iota in half a century. He also attempted to give a little culture to his audience by the performance of a mini opera. After all, one is automatically cultured after going to an opera, is one not? It was magnificent.
If your life is in need of a laugh-over you can’t do much better than the Vodacom Funny Festival. There’s a huge variety of acts in the line up, many of them from overseas, and every act I saw was jaw-droppingly funny. I have not laughed that recklessly in a long time. Highly, highly recommended. But be prepared to hurt the next morning.
Keenan Oakes
The Vodacom Funny Festival runs at the Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch 11 June to 8 July 2012.
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Bruce hopes Joelinton will kick on after ending Newcastle goal drought
Steve Bruce hopes Joelinton can kick on after ending his goal drought against Rochdale
Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce is hoping the end of striker Joelinton’s 20-game goal drought will set the £40million man off and running.
The 23-year-old Brazilian had not scored since August when he turned home substitute Tom Allan’s 82nd-minute cross in the Magpies’ 4-1 FA Cup third round replay victory over League One Rochdale at St James’ Park.
Now Bruce is hoping the frontman can take a leaf out of Miguel Almiron’s book after the Paraguay international scored for the fourth time in seven games.
The head coach said: “Look, it’s a hard job to play here. There’s an expectation on you and if you have a big transfer fee – which is not his fault – and you are young and the burden that comes on you, then sometimes it becomes difficult.
“You never worry because you can see him in training and you can see what he’s got. Many, many players have come to the Premier League as well with big experience and find it a struggle, so let’s hope it just gives him that bit of confidence which every striker needs.
“You saw the difference in him straight away. From the last five minutes to the first five minutes, you saw it straight away because he scored a goal.”
Newcastle were already leading 3-0 through Eoghan O’Connell’s own goal, a second from Matty Longstaff and Almiron’s effort when Joelinton struck and immediately headed for Bruce on the sideline.
The former Manchester United defender said: “I was absolutely worried sick that he was going to come and jump on me because that would have done me in.
“He was just shouting in Spanish or Brazilian or Portuguese – what does he speak, Portuguese? I don’t know what the hell it was, to be honest.”
Defender Jordan Williams pulled one back for the visitors as time ran down, but it was the Magpies who booked a home tie with third tier Oxford in the fourth round as Bruce prepares to meet owner Mike Ashley – who was at the game – to discuss transfer business.
He said: “He’s been supportive since I’ve walked through the door and if there is somebody there that can improve us, then we’ll try to act, as I’ve said many times.”
Rochdale boss Brian Barry-Murphy admitted his side had given themselves too much to do after conceding three times inside the opening 26 minutes, but was pleased with the way his players responded.
He said: “We went to Old Trafford earlier in the season and we were lauded for everything that we did there. But there were moments in the first half there when Manchester United had gilt-edged chances and we just managed to defend them.
“Tonight, we weren’t able to do that and things went against us in the first half. It was really important to see how we reacted in that situation and whether we were able to maintain our way of playing and display our personality.
“We did that in the second half and it was very, very encouraging for us all moving forward.”
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Futian Shangri-la Shenzhen
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Deluxe Room With City View
Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen, is only a 30-minute drive from the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Taxis, rail, public buses and limousine services can be found on the ground floor of the domestic and international arrivals halls.
Arrival and departure limousine services are also available to and from Hong Kong International Airport. The journey between the airport and the hotel takes approximately one to two hours (subject to traffic conditions and the amount of people at the airport).
Airport Connections :
There are several options to reach Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen. Guests can choose between hotel limousine pick-up and taxi.
Futian Station is steps-away from the hotel, and it is a station on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link. It is the largest underground station in Asia, and the second largest in the world. In addition to serving high speed intercity trains, the station serves the city’s metro trains as well. Shenzhen’s metro trains links directly with Hong Kong Luo Hu Station and Futian Port (Lok Ma Chau). High Speed Railway only takes 15 mins from Hong Kong West Kowloon to Futian by High Speed Rail and it costs RMB68 one way for adults. It is easy via metro as well since Futian Railway Station and Futian Metro Station are interconnected.
Shenzhen Subway
Shenzhen subway line 11, is the fastest metro line in China, whose highest speed may reach 75mph (120km/h). It takes only half an hour from Futian Station to Bao'an Airport. From the Airport Metro Station, it is only a three-minute walk to the terminal building (T3) of the airport.
Taxis in Shenzhen are plentiful and affordable. Flagfall is RMB 10 plus RMB 4 for fuel surcharge. Expect higher fares between 11pm and 6am.
Hotel Limousine (Reference from the hotel's official website)
You can book a limousine pick-up by providing your flight details and estimated time of arrival to the hotel. Please make your booking at least one day in advance.
For any inquiries regarding transportation arrangement, please contact the hotel line at +86 (755) 8828 4088 or by email at shenzhenfutian@shangri-la.com.
*Please understand that the hotel accommodation is subject to availability and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
* To reserve the hotel room, please contact your region.
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Missing Pregnant Woman Found At Friend's House
Tiffany Kaufman Last Seen Thursday
A missing Armstrong County woman who is 8 months pregnant was found at a friend's house Sunday.Police said 20-year-old Tiffany Faye Kaufman was last seen Thursday at her home on Staley's Court Road in Rayburn Township. Investigators said she was found at a friend's house in Ford City on Sunday.Kaufman was taken to Armstrong County Hospital to be medically evaluated for precautionary reasons, police said.
ARMSTRONG COUNTY, Pa. —
A missing Armstrong County woman who is 8 months pregnant was found at a friend's house Sunday.
Police said 20-year-old Tiffany Faye Kaufman was last seen Thursday at her home on Staley's Court Road in Rayburn Township. Investigators said she was found at a friend's house in Ford City on Sunday.
Kaufman was taken to Armstrong County Hospital to be medically evaluated for precautionary reasons, police said.
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Michigan State Police investigating Allen Park police in wake of 7 Action News report on search
By: Heather Catallo
Michigan State Police are now investigating a local police department in the wake of a 7 Action News investigation.
A Detroit father says Allen Park police violated his rights when they subjected him to what his lawyer calls an illegal body cavity search. The 7 Investigators obtained the exclusive video of the search that lawyers and law enforcement experts say was unlawful.
Thirty-two-year-old Kevin Campbell was arrested for driving with a suspended license in June, but he says that simple traffic stop turned into an invasive search.
According to state law, a body cavity search can only be done with a valid search warrant and it has to be done by a licensed medical professional.
Campbell is now suing Allen Park and the officer who did the search.
The Allen Park Police chief and the city’s lawyers are not commenting on this due to the pending lawsuit, but in their court filings they deny many of the allegations.
State police officials say once they are done with their investigation, they will turn the case over to the Wayne County Prosecutor.
Stay with WXYZ.com for the latest information as this investigation progresses.
If you have a story for Heather Catallo, please email her at hcatallo@wxyz.com or call 248-827-4473
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Meet Lunchbox: The 23-pound cat is working to get back in shape before adoption
KOCO Staff
Say hello to Lunchbox, a 23-pound cat who recently came to the Oklahoma Humane Society.Officials at the Humane Society said the average adult cat weighs between 7.9 and 9.9 pounds. Lunchbox will receive special care to help him lose weight and get back in shape before he’s available for adoption, officials said. They are currently running blood work for him to determine how to help him lose weight. Officials told KOCO they are working to get a plan together to make him healthier and happier.
OKLAHOMA CITY —
Say hello to Lunchbox, a 23-pound cat who recently came to the Oklahoma Humane Society.
Officials at the Humane Society said the average adult cat weighs between 7.9 and 9.9 pounds.
Oklahoma Humane Society
Lunchbox will receive special care to help him lose weight and get back in shape before he’s available for adoption, officials said. They are currently running blood work for him to determine how to help him lose weight.
Officials told KOCO they are working to get a plan together to make him healthier and happier.
Oh lawd, he comin’! Please say hello to Lunchbox, our newest 23 lb cat! For reference, the average adult cat weighs between 7.9-9.9 lbs 😅 Lunchbox may be a chonk, but he will be receiving special care to help him shed the extra pounds and get back in shape before adoption! P.S. Listen with sound to hear his impressive purr
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On Thursday, Dec. 5, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" airs at 8 p.m. Celebrate the joy of the holidays with the classic animated Christmas-themed Peanuts special, created by the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz.
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino kicks off season with tree-lighting, performance by Vanessa Williams
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in downtown Niagara Falls welcomed the holiday season Wednesday night. A free event was held on Seneca Square Bridge, and featured Santa and Mrs. Claus, Buffalo sports mascots and Seneca Gaming Corp. leaders. A large crowd was welcomed and invited to watch as the Christmas tree was lit. Award-winning singer, actor and adopted Western New Yorker Vanessa Williams made a special appearance, performing a trio of songs for the audience.
Restaurant employee confirmed for hepatitis A virus; Niagara Falls Taco Bell patrons during specific timeframe may have been exposed
Niagara County Public Health Director Daniel J. Stapleton on Wednesday announced a case of hepatitis A virus in a local restaurant worker. The Niagara County Department of Health launched a disease investigation on Tuesday, directly after receiving notification of the suspected case. Following laboratory testing, interviews and a restaurant inspection, an employee who handles food at Taco Bell on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls was identified with the hepatitis A virus.
'Rockin' with Santa': A tradition of music and generosity
Music brings all sorts of people together. That's what the organizers of "Rockin' with Santa" have been doubling down on for the last 20 years in their annual toy-drive event occurring just in time for the holidays.
Buffalo Sabres: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named ECHL Goaltender of the Month
Wed, Dec 4th 2019 03:15 pm
The Cincinnati Cyclones, in conjunction with the ECHL, announced goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was named the Warrior Hockey/ECHL Goaltender of the Month for November. The rookie sensation posted a record of 6-2-1-0 along with a 1.88 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage.
Maroon 5 with special guest Meghan Trainor to perform at Darien Lake
Three-time Grammy Award-winning multi-Platinum band Maroon 5 has announced dates for their upcoming 2020 U.S. tour produced by Live Nation. These upcoming tour dates mark the biggest U.S. shows of the band's career, with the group playing iconic venues such as at Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, Citi Field and Banc of California Stadium.
A decade of top-employer recognition for Niagara Casinos
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2nd annual 'Santa Con' planned for night 3 of 'Jingle Falls USA'
Get your Santa suits and elf ears ready for the second annual Niagara Falls "Santa Con," a roving fundraiser visiting five restaurants and bars from 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. "Santa Con" is sponsored by the Downtown Niagara Falls Business Association and is planned as part of night three of "Jingle Falls USA," a collaborative holiday celebration in Niagara Falls.
Scharfenberger named apostolic administrator of Diocese of Buffalo, as Bishop Richard Malone takes early retirement
Wed, Dec 4th 2019 08:45 am
Following several days of media speculation regarding his future, it was officially announced Wednesday that the Most Rev. Richard J. Malone is stepping down as bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
NFMMC Auxiliary sets 'Lighting with Love' tree
Tue, Dec 3rd 2019 03:55 pm
The Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will once again place a "Lighting with Love" tree in the upper lobby of the medical center for members of the public to decorate in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one.
NYS Tax Department: Protect yourself and your personal information
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance shared a variety of tips and advice to help taxpayers protect themselves and their personal information online. The effort to safeguard sensitive data coincides with National Tax Security Awareness Week, which runs through Dec. 6.
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports announces new campaign to raise awareness of available addiction services
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) announced the launch of a new media campaign reminding people of the warning signs of addiction and overdoses, and that addiction can happen to anyone. It is designed to reach people traveling for the holidays and will run through the end of December. The campaign is partially funded with money awarded to New York State under the federal state opioid response grant.
NYPA reaches major milestone in deploying sensors to improve situational awareness
The New York Power Authority is reaching design completion of its statewide sensor deployment program, allowing site installations to commence. The multiphase program is installing hundreds of sensors on generation, substation and switchyard assets across the state to closely monitor the health and performance of NYPA's statewide power generation and transmission network.
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Beyonce and Jay-Z planning friendly split: Bey asks Gwyneth Paltrow for advice
by yeah stub
Just when it looked like it was safe to read the front pages without running into a Jay-Z versus Beyonce story, a new headline is here that says not-so-fast. After several stories suggesting that things may have been on the mend for the troubled power couple’s relationship, Jay-Z and Beyonce are back in the break-up news – as big as ever. After months of reporting that their relationship had become nothing more than a business relationship, US Magazine is reporting on Wednesday that Beyonce has asked her famous actress friend Gwyneth Paltrow for some advice about going through with a divorce.
According to multiple sources who have given information which has been obtained by the publication, Beyonce is planning her split from Jay-Z while getting advice from Paltrow. Basically, Paltrow has been there and done that – when it comes to personal relationship separations. Previously, award-winning actress Paltrow amicably split from Chris Martin who is the leader of the music group Coldplay.
The sources go on to say that the separation of 32-year-old Beyonce and 44-year-old Jay will happen in the fall. They are still involved businesswise with the final step in their hugely successful “On the Run” Tour as they still have dates to play in Paris next month. That business venture has brought in approximately $130 million by the latest reports. It had already been reported weeks ago that the couple were devising a joint statement following the tour – a statement that would address the ongoing rumors about their marital problems. Jay is reportedly quite image-conscious and wants anything done in the public eye to be done as dignified as possible.
The friendship between Beyonce and Paltrow is intense. In 2013, Beyonce was quoted for calling the actress a great friend on every level. She used words such as “incredible” when talking about her. Just weeks ago, Beyonce was at Paltrow’s home in Brentwood when Bey was working in Los Angeles. Her tour with her husband Jay was in Los Angeles for shows at the time.
The latest reports do not refer to the elevator situation involving Solange Knowles, Beyonce’s sister. Nor do the latest reports refer to the previously published reports’ claims for troubles between Beyonce and Jay-Z – which have included Jay’s friendships and more with such persons as Rihanna. According to the Daily Mail, the new news here is that it appears Beyonce is back on track for wanting to separate from her husband which contradicts recent stories that claimed that she is trying to mend things up with him. The two have a child named Ivy Blue.
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Sixteen Years After His Death, a Renowned Environmentalist Won His Longest Fight
David Brower, Founder of Friends of the Earth, Spent His Career Negotiating Between Nature and Power
Earlier this year, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, which built and operates the Diablo Canyon nuclear reactors on the central California coast, announced that it will phase them out by 2025 and replace their output with renewably generated electricity. When I heard this news I thought of David Brower and the long campaign he waged to close the plant.
Brower, once head of the Sierra Club and founder of Friends of the Earth, is a towering figure in the late 20th century environmental movement—and in my own life. One …
By Tom Turner | August 31, 2016
Can a Public University Fix a City’s Achilles Heel?
UCLA Is Mobilizing Its Brains and Its Muscle to Make L.A. Energy and Water Independent
By Lee G. Cooper | March 16, 2016
Can a university really help make its home city 100 percent independent on water and energy?
In Los Angeles, we’re going to find out. UCLA, where I’ve spent almost 50 years …
The Dramatic Shift in Our Climate Thinking
Quietly, We've Moved to Relying on Technological Innovation, Not Efficiency, to Save the Planet
By Alex Trembath | December 9, 2015
In Paris, President Barack Obama and the leaders of 19 other countries made energy technology innovation the central priority of international efforts to address climate change. “The truth is,” said …
How Much Energy Do Buildings Use?
We Understand Car Emissions, but My Team Is Just Beginning to Measure the Efficiency of Homes and Offices All Over L.A.
By Stephanie Pincetl | November 3, 2015
In energy, we are learning how to make the invisible visible.
We now know that cities are responsible for 70 percent of the globe’s greenhouse gas emissions. We know …
Phoenix Is a Survivor
This City in the Sonoran Desert Is an Old Hand at Grappling with Its Thirst for Water and Electricity
by Joe Mathews | June 3, 2015
The fact that people question Phoenix’s existence has been good for the city. That was the headline lesson from Tuesday night’s Zócalo/ASU College of Public Service & Community Solutions event, …
Why Californians Should Love Chevron
Our State Needs the Big Ruthless Oil Company—and Chevron Needs Us
by Joe Mathews | October 23, 2014
Dear Chevron,
I will not compare thee to a summer’s day. I cannot say you smell like a rose.
But make no mistake: I love you.
You are unaccustomed, I know, to getting …
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Digging up the past - Pollution risk in site redevelopment
Pollution Risk in Site Redevelopment
What is site redevelopment? Basically, it’s a type of construction project that converts an unused or underperforming property into something profitable. Typical projects range from recreational use properties such as a former golf course to properties with a history of heavy industrial use. Future use may be of a similar nature, such as apartments being redeveloped into high-rise residential. They could be something totally different, like redeveloping a vacant industrial property into mixed-use retail and residential.
Before breaking ground on such a project, stakeholders must recognize that there are a number of critical environmental risk factors that can impact success and profitability. Let’s take a look at some of them.
At first blush, it might seem that a manufacturing site and a fallow orchard might have nothing in common with one another. The fact is both could have historical contaminants that could complicate their redevelopment. The challenge is this: many redevelopment projects involve distressed or vacant properties that may have been home to commercial, industrial or agricultural activities and/or structures, all of which could have left behind unwelcome souvenirs of their previous existence. Worse still, possible contaminants could be lurking below an adjacent property causing environmental concerns at your redevelopment site without someone stepping up to assume responsibility.
What you don’t know can hurt you
If you fail to identify and understand environmental risks during site redevelopment, you could wind up facing unexpected costs, construction delays, legal fees, remediation expenses, or even injury to site workers. And because of the complicated nature of contamination, cleanup, liability and other factors, expenses can quickly escalate for buyers, sellers, and developers.
You could end up being forced to abandon a project altogether.
Getting to know what’s below
Knowing the historic use of the property in question goes a long way to understanding the potential risks. Dry cleaning, electroplating and vapor degreasing sites, for example, have a long and well-established history of leaving behind some nasty substances – even beneath a concrete foundation. Completing a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and subsequent subsurface investigation(s) is a key step in identifying and defining environmental conditions.
Depending on the outcome of the Phase I ESA, additional study may be required, including subsurface sampling. It’s important to have a well-qualified firm perform the needed sampling and analysis. For example, imagine your redevelopment site is an old gas station. Not only should samples be tested to confirm the presence of gasoline, but depending on the years it operated, professionals should know when to recommend whether additives such as lead and methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) should also be tested. Consultants can also help interpret results and recommend next steps.
Can you dig it? Maybe you shouldn’t.
Most redevelopment projects will require some excavation or grading. What happens to the resulting disturbed soil? If it is destined to be used at the site, that’s one thing. But what if the soil must be transported elsewhere? Depending on where the soil is headed, it may require additional analysis before it can be disposed of or put to new use. Complicating matters in metropolitan areas is something known as urban fill, a mixture of soils and man-made materials often used to bring a site to grade. Urban fill presents a unique set of challenges as it may contain bits of metal, hydrocarbons, construction debris, coal or wood ash. Even specific contaminants like asbestos or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can be present.
Contaminated groundwater is even more challenging to deal with than soil. Redevelopment excavation may require dewatering to facilitate construction. Similar to contaminated soil, groundwater that will be disposed off-site will likely require additional testing. Depending on the nature of the contamination and the geology of the area, pollutants in groundwater could also spread well beyond the redevelopment site. And groundwater removal or treatment is tricky. And costly. Because it presents such high potential risk to both humans and the environment, proper permits and specific treatment processes must be followed. Depending on the severity, groundwater contamination could result in restrictions on the intended use.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which include benzene, formaldehyde and toluene, give off harmful vapors. These substances can be particularly harmful to humans, some of which are suspected of causing cancer. Soil, soil vapor, and groundwater contaminated with VOCs will often need additional assessment and controls to ensure indoor air quality is not impacted. Post-construction sampling and testing may even be needed to obtain occupancy permits or even needed post-occupancy to ensure mitigation systems are working correctly.
The human factor
Redevelopment sites will be heavily populated with site workers, contractors, consultants, regulatory representatives and others. Not only must people entering the site understand the risks, precautions must be taken to protect them from exposure to onsite contaminants. There is also the additional risk of exposure for people on adjacent or nearby properties.
Avoiding deep trouble
While the above-mentioned risks should be carefully examined, they don’t have to put an end to a redevelopment project. However, effective risk management practices are essential to deal with the complexities of pollution liability in all redevelopment projects.
It’s important to define responsibilities for environmental conditions early in the redevelopment process. Purchase and sale agreements (PSAs) are a way for historic owners, current owners, purchasers and neighbouring property owners to proactively negotiate responsibility for environmental conditions before a property is even sold. Pollution liability insurance is also a commonly used risk transfer tool in real estate transactions.
Site owners should always ensure contracts for consultants, contractors, and construction firms contain appropriate indemnification language. They must also include insurance requirements and owners should obtain proof of adequate professional, general liability, and pollution liability coverage.
Site redevelopment can be lucrative, while transforming underused and underperforming real estate into a productive and attractive revenue-generating asset. As you can see, however, there are many risks that must be evaluated and managed. That’s where an experienced broker, insurer, consultant, and or legal counsel comes in. The risks for environmental and professional damage are so high and so complex, you need advice from people who understand those risks and how to deal with them.
Authored by Dan Moser, Associate, Risk Consulting and Gregg Shields, Vice President, Risk Consulting, AXA XL
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What Is an Astronomical Unit and How Is the Astronomical Unit Used To Measure Distances In Space?
The astronomical unit (AU) measures the relatively short distances within our solar system.
One AU is the mean distance from Earth to the Sun, about 93 million miles.
We can say that Pluto’s average distance from the sun is 40 AUs rather than saying it is 3.72 billion miles.
The units of light-years and parsecs take care of the even greater distances beyond the border of our solar system.
In the 2nd century CE, Ptolemy estimated the mean distance of the sun as 1,210 times the Earth radius.
Ptolemy determined this value by measuring the Moon’s parallax.
How Do Astronomers Measure Really Big Distances and Why Were Astronomical Units Invented To Express Distance?
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Hundreds turn out for Austin Dream Makers tournament
By AustinTalks | January 3, 2014
By DeVion Gardley
Saturday, Dec. 28 marked one of the most amazing and unique basketball tournaments in Chicago: the “Austin Dream Makers, 2013 Holiday Tournament.”
Six Austin churches went head to head in a day-long tournament filled with success, excitement as well as defeat.
The participating churches make up the largest faith-based youth mentoring program in the city. Each game was played with teams comprised of mentors and mentees, enduring two, 20-minute halves. After the first round, the team with the highest points scored was given a bye to go directly to the finals.
Playing the first game of the tournament were Great True Vine, led by Pastor John Collins, versus Original Providence, led by Pastor Cleophus Lee. Great True Vine leads the first half with 22 points, to Original Providence’s 13.
During the second half, Original Providence made an incredible comeback and tied the game at 31, with 3 minutes left to play. Both teams, playing excellent defense, played a 15-minute overtime.
Eventually, Great True Vine won 35-31; Great True Vine advanced to the second round.
New Kingdom, led by Pastor Robbie Wilkerson, faced off against Rising Sun Baptist, led by Pastor Matthew Miller in the second game of the tournament.
This was the highest scoring game of the tournament, with both teams putting up over 40 points. At halftime, New Kingdom was winning 41-29. During the second half, Rising Sun Baptist Church made an astonishing comeback, winning the game with a final score 70-65. Rising Sun earned the bye.
The last and final game of the first round was by far the most anticipated. A standing-room only crowd saw Mars Hill Baptist Church, led by Pastor E. Stowers Jr., take on Greater Saint John, led by Pastor Ira Acree.
Mars Hill ended the first half with 3-point lead over Greater Saint John, 17-14. This was the most exciting game in the tournament, hands down. There were techs, as well as fouls, left and right. A very clutch game indeed it was.
Greater Saint John won, with the final score being 37-34. Greater Saint John advanced to the second round, where they faced Great True Vine.
Rising Sun went on to win the tournament after a long day of basketball. More than 450 people came out to support the Austin community churches.
The tournament was a success raising nearly $1,000 for the youth in the Austin Dream Makers program.
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West Side pastors to hold basketball game benefit Saturday
Admission to the 12 p.m. game, held at Christ the King School, 5088 W. Jackson Blvd., is a non-perishable food item. Cash donations also will be accepted. The event is being hosted by The Friendship Baptist Church of Chicago and its pastor Reginald E. Bachus.
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Football Rides into Ada for Saturday OAC Showdown
Capital (0-7) 0 0 0 0 0
Ohio Northern (4-3) 14 21 7 7 49
Pa: Anthony McFadden - 185
Ru: Christiaan Williams - 218
Rec: Chase Rose - 86
Pa: Mitchell Machock - 14
Ru: Justin McClelland - 46
Rec: David Barnett - 17
Capital Crusaders (0-6, 0-5 OAC) at Ohio Northern Polar Bears (3-3, 3-2 OAC)
Saturday, October 26, 1:30 pm | Dial-Roberson Stadium (Ada, Ohio)
Video | Live stats | Audio (ONU)
Capital notes | Ohio Northern notes
Capital stats | Ohio Northern stats
SCOUTING THE POLAR BEARS
Senior QB Anthony McFadden leads the offense and has a respectable line in 2019 that reads 97 completions, a 65.5 completion percentage, 1,231 passing yards, and 16 touchdowns to just two interceptions. As impressive as that is, it's All-American running back Christiaan Williams is having another solid season, averaging 129.3 yards per game and four rushing touchdowns this season. Sophomore WR Austin Eick is McFadden's favorite target with his 32 catches, 517 yards, and 10 touchdown catches. The defense, which averages 32.7 points allowed per game, is led by senior LB Mark Niles. He leads the team with 69 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and four pass breakups. ONU rushes the quarterback well, registering 18 sacks this season. Dom DiFalco is 5-for-5 in field goal attempts and is 21-for-22 on PATs.
THE LAST TIME THEY MET ...
... the Crusaders struck first with the first of two Kameron Lee touchdown catches. Capital made its living through the air, accumulating 373 yards passing and six touchdowns. Cap trailed by 11 at the half but stormed back with a score to open the second half. Eventually, the Crusaders took the lead with a majority of the fourth yet to play. ONU again went up by double digits, but CU stormed right back with another Kam Lee touchdown grab with under three minutes to go. Cap sought a big stop to get the ball back, but the Polar Bears converted a key fourth down play to keep possession and earn a 49-46 win at Bernlohr Stadium.
HISTORY WITH OHIO NORTHERN
Capital seeks its first win over ONU since 2007. The Polar Bears have won the last 11 meetings and hold a 41-24-1 advantage in the all-time series. Since taking the reigns in Ada 16 years ago, ONU Head Coach Dean Paul is 12-3 against Capital. Capital Head Coach Chad Rogosheske seeks his first win over the Polar Bears in his CU career.
CAP'S LAST TIME OUT
Capital met up with No. 2 Mount Union in Alliance, where the Crusaders fell 66-0 to the Purple Raiders. Mount Union scored on its opening drive following a 7-play, 62-yard drive that lasted 3:04 and ended on a three-yard touchdown pass. Capital quarterback Mitchell Machock threw the first of two interceptions to stop Capital's next drive, which led to a Purple Raider touchdown. Mount Union then scored a touchdown on its next six possessions, five of those via the air. After taking a 48-0 lead, Mount Union added a 23-yard field goal before the turn of the half. It was the first of six field goals that rounded out its scoring on the day. Mount Union outgained Capital in total yardage, 669-101.
LEE WITH THE LEG
Sophomore Kameron Lee was primed to be an offensive weapon this year, but he has also become a valuable asset in the kicking game, as well. Over the last two games, Lee has assumed the punting duties for Cap and has done well in those situations. Against John Carroll (10/12) he punted five times after taking over midway through the game and pinned the opponents inside their 20 twice. He also booted a 65-yard punt, the longest of his career. He returned last week against Mount Union (10/19) and punted a career-high 10 times for 362 yards (36.2 ypp) with a long of 48. Twice, he induced fair catches.
THE SWITCH FOR SMITH
Sophomore Mike Smith quietly made a position switch in the offseason. Smith came to Cap from Ohio Dominican University (Division II) as a safety but missed much of his first year due to injury. He returned to camp and made the switch to wide receiver. After his game against Baldwin Wallace, we'd say it was a successful one. Smith elevated up the depth chart after an injury to David Barnett took him out of the game. Smith went on to lock on with QB Mitch Machock and made six catches for 68 yards, his longest a 21-yard strike. He has led Capital in receiving in each of the last three games. Over that time he has posted 15 catches for 124 yards and at least four catches in each game. He has a season line of 16 catches and 143 yards.
JUST A REMINDER, IT'S NOT OVER YET
While Capital's record may not be what was desired coming into this week, need we remind you that last year the Crusaders finished the 2018 season with three straight wins to end the season? Capital lost seven straight but after a 49-46 loss to Ohio Northern, Cap rattled off wins at Otterbein (23-19), vs. Wilmington (38-17), and at Muskingum (33-28). They can very well do the same in 2019!
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The New Captain Carvesh
“Captain? What were you thinking, uncle?”
“Only what was necessary in the moment.” Carvesh, Anya and Carwell were gathered together in the upper room of Quelana’s home. It was the only place that was not filled with the wounded and the dying, and offered at least some measure of privacy. The hysterical woman had been dragged away, with orders that she was to be watched carefully. It was clear that she had gone mad with grief, but Quelana believed she would recover enough to recognize how irrational she had been. In the meantime, they would take all measures to keep her away from Carvesh.
“How was that necessary? You’ve just given me a military position.”
“A relatively minor one.”
“I’m an exile, uncle,” said Carvesh. “I have no place in the army.”
“You have no place in Relen’kar at all.”
“Yesterday you had all but arrested me. You threatened to put me in chains.”
“As I recall, that was your idea. I was just saying that it could be done. I know what I said, Carvesh. I know that I said you could not leave the village on your own. But things have changed. Yesterday I was investigating rumours. Today I find myself at war.”
“If my mother finds out—“
“We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. It won’t be the first time we’ve butt heads. I’ll survive it. She’s a hard woman, Carvesh, but she has to be. It’s the only way she keeps herself alive. There are a half dozen other Lords who’ve had their eye on the Winged Throne since your father’s execution. The only things that keep her in power are her iron will, the support of those Lords still loyal to her, and Jayslen’s rightful claim as heir. If she should lose any of those—well I’m afraid she would find herself in a very difficult position. But that’s not the point. The point is that we’ve deflected—at least for the time being. When people look at you they won’t see the tall southerner with a prince’s name. They’ll see Carvesh, the demon slayer.”
“You mean Demonsbane?” Anya smiled.
Carwell furrowed his brow. “It’s not very good is it? Torshen would have done better. He always had a way with words.”
“It may be a tad melodramatic,” she replied.
“It seemed right at the time.”
“Like making me Captain?” Carvesh interjected. “What are we going to do about that? Can you undo it? Say you made a mistake?”
“I’m afraid not. I don’t make a habit of lying. Besides, it was a decision I’d already made. That woman just forced me to declare it earlier than I’d intended. If we’re going to fight this war, then I’m damned well going to do everything I can to win it.”
“I don’t see what that has to do with me.”
Carwell regarded him thoughtfully then turned to Anya. “He really doesn’t see it does he?”
“He never has,” she replied.
“No, I don’t suppose you would. Merek was blind to it too—even to the end. But I suppose that’s part of what made him who he was.”
“I don’t understand what either of you are talking about,” said Carvesh.
“He’s saying you’re a natural-born leader,” Anya smiled and placed one hand on his forearm.
“I’m just a farmer,” he protested.
“No, my dear. Farming is only something you’ve been doing. You’ve done it well, but it’s never been who you are. You were born to lead, my love. That you don’t see it in yourself only confirms it.”
“Your father was the same way,” said Carwell. “Have you ever wondered how he came to the Winged Throne? Why Torshen stepped aside for a younger brother?”
He had, of course. As Carvesh understood his history, no first-born heir to the Winged Throne had ever abdicated as Torshen had done. Younger brothers had laid claim to the Throne, but such ascensions had always been wrought with war and blood or political scheming, and has always left the Realm in a worse state than it had started—drained of resources and fragmented by opposing allegiances. Torshen had been the first and only prince to ever step aside of his own free will, clearing the way for Merek to become King.
Carvesh remembered the day it happened. He had been just six years old and his grandfather, King Lachlan had been ailing. The Lords of the Realm had descended upon Relen’ayar for a special Council. Carvesh had been excited because it was the first time that he was to allowed to sit and watch the Council in session. He could still remember his grandfather, looking so grey and tired, rising slowly to his feet and calling on Torshen to address all those assembled.
And so he had. Dressed in royal garb, he had stood before all the Lords of the Realm, looking every inch like a king in his own right. He had spoken of his love for his father, and the honour in which he held his own family. He had spoken of duty to the Realm and of doing what was right in the eyes of the Nine. Carvesh was not sure why he recalled those details so clearly, but he remembered thinking the peech sounded just like one of the High Chaplin’s sermons. At least until the moment when Torshen had announced that he was renouncing all claim to the Winged Throne, in favour of his younger brother. The Council had erupted into a cacophony of voices, and Carvesh, Jayslen and Vhanna had been ushered back to their rooms.
Six months later, Lachlan Rayderon had died and Carvesh’s father had been ascended to the Throne.
“I have wondered,” Carvesh admitted, “Though I’ve never been able to do more than that. While I was in Mesinia, the entire Yeartide separated me from Relen’kar, and the People of the Sun care little for our politics. So long as trade continues, one King is much like another.” Anya nodded in agreement. “There were few answers to any questions I had. And since returning, so much of our time and energy has been spent in trying to stay hidden that I’ve never dared to ask anything about my family.”
“For fear of drawing too much attention to yourself,” concluded Carwell.
Carvesh nodded. The only people he was ever able to speak freely with were Anya—who knew less about his family than he did—and Jayslen. But Carvesh had always found his brother to be unpredictable and moody. Any mention of their father was more likely to be met with sullen silence than any real answers.
“Then let me tell you.” Carwell sat down on a bench, folding his hands and wresting his forearms on his knees. “There have been those that have said that Torshen was a coward. He was nothing of the sort. Others will tell you that he was showing the first signs of madness. Another lie. His mind was as sharp as his sword. The simple reality was that both your uncle and your grandfather saw something in Merek. I saw it too, first when we were boys and then later when we campaigned together on the Ice Range. We all recognized that, while men might follow us because of our power and and titles, men would follow your father simply because of who he was. They followed him because they wanted to follow him. Because they loved him.
“Hear me when I tell you that Merek Rayderon was a man worth fighting for and, if necessary, a man worth dying for. All the Nine know that your brother did not inherit that quality. I believe you did.”
“Don’t be ridiculous,” said Carvesh. “Men don’t follow me.”
“Madik,” Carwell countered, “and Jadoc.”
“Uncle, I really don’t think—“
“The Mayor speaks well of you. That woman outside claimed that her son fought and died because he was inspired by you. Merek did that to people too. And what about Taaru? He cares nothing for my title, yet he defers to you.”
“He speaks the truth,” said Anya. “I’ve known as much for years.”
“But I don’t want it!” Carvesh shouted. He felt trapped and cornered, and for a moment, he was transported back to that day when he was taken from his father’s arm and told that he was being sent to live across the Yeartide. All the same emotions began welling up in his heart. He wanted to scream in frustration. He wanted to grasp on to the power of the Flame, just for an instant, so he could smash something to pieces. “I don’t want anyone dying for me!”
“Of course you don’t,” said Carwell. “Any man who relishes the death of his followers is not worthy of his power. But sometimes it’s the men who don’t want the burden of leadership that are the best suited for it. I told your father this on the morning of Torshen’s abdication. I’m telling you the same thing now. You were born to greater things than this, Carvesh. I’m not sure why the Nine chose to deny you the Flame, but in just one short day, I’ve come to believe that your purpose is greater than working the land and tending you livestock. I recognize that those are important tasks. I just don’t believe that they are for you.”
“You’re going to insist on this, aren’t you?”
“I’m afraid so.”
“Ashes and bloody embers. How am I supposed to shoulder that kind of responsibility? How am I supposed to look a man in the eye knowing that he could die because of some decision I make?”
“With a great deal of difficulty, I should expect. I won’t pretend it’s easy. But it’s what men need. When a man believes that his commander respects and values him, he will push further and fight harder. Your father taught me that.” Carwell shook his head and smiled sadly. “He was a master at it, and he never even knew it.
“During our campaign on the Ice Range, I watched an entire company of mercenaries throw themselves at a band of armed Titans in order to save your father. These were hard, vicious men, whose services your grandfather had purchased in order to bolster the strength of his own forces. The sort of men that are loyal to nothing but their own purses. Yet they threw themselves against the Titans with zealous ferocity.”
“What happened?” asked Carvesh.
“They were slaughtered. To a man. And do you know what your father did? He honoured them. He wrote their names in a small book he kept with him—he called the Book of the Fallen—and when he returned home, he spent an entire year tracking down their families. Mothers and fathers, wives and children. To each of these, he sent a letter, along with fifty golden crowns, as recompense for their loss. When your father died, years later, seven of those mercenaries’ sons were serving, or training to serve, as members of the Winged Guard. As far as I know, they’re still serving today, dedicating their lives to protect your family.”
“I’m not my father.”
“No. You’re not. He was more hot-headed than you seem to be, more prone to thinking with his heart instead of his head. I think you might have more of your mother’s patience and cunning. But never forget, Carvesh, that you are the son of Merek Rayderon, and that is not something to be taken lightly.”
“I do. Trust me on this. Now you’d best get packing. We still have a long march ahead of us. I’ll see you in the square later today, Captain.”
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A Fateful Stroke
In the Raven’s Mind
The Extinguished Flame
Hard Choices
A Watcher in the Shadows
The Queen’s Wrath
The Summoning of Messangers
The First Shadow
Awakening to Questions
The Healer of Kervale
Shadows of Blood
The Stilt District
Whispers and Secrets
A Clerk of the Stone
Before the Stone Seat
A Magi’s Owl
A Rising Fear
A Mysterious Pool
Mother of the Fellwood
The Urophex
Revelations in the Fellwood
The Mayor of Kervale
The Shadow Deepens
Fleet Paws
Battle of the Great Oak
The Lone Swordsman
In the Wyran’s Den
A Fevered Dream
Caught in the Dream
The Stage, the Altar and the Coffin
The Remnant’s Hand
Captain of the Winged Guard
A Litany of Horrors
After the Dream
A Secret Sword
A Meeting Along the Road
Through the Streets of Zayen
A Watcher’s End
An Apprentice’s Beginning
The Whisper Glass
The Midnight Lamb
The Exile’s Secret
The Flight from Tos
A Brother’s Aid
A Kiss of Shade
Mystery of the Amber
The Dream of the Silver Tree
The Burden of the Flame
The Loyal Guardsman
The Captain’s Gamble
Gandjai
An Uncomfortable Conversation
Dragon, Dragon
Help for the Search
Along The Kingsway
Black Smoke, Green Light
The Wooden Disk
A Need for Shelter
The Alnhome
Like a Bird in a Cage
Slight of Face
The Clerk’s Dreams
The First Lesson
A Cruel Joining
Planning for Protection
A Passing Intimacy
The Sage’s Request
The Burnt Man
The Fisherman’s House
The Steward’s Fire
Escape from the Flames
In The House of Twilight
A Secret Meeting
The One Who Hears
Stranger in the Twilight Road
Troubled Thoughts
Shade at Sunrise
West to Wellan
The Lordling’s Manor
An Aged Vintage
The Guardian’s Face
The Name of the Remnant
Shadows of War
Return to Kervale
The New Captain
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Series VPRS 18027
Adoptions & Permanent Care Unit - Various Registers
Public Access: Closed
1952 - 1961 Children's Welfare Department 1924-1961 (previously known as Department for Neglected Children 1887-1924), Chief Secretary's Department VA 1467
1961 - 1971 Social Welfare Branch, Chief Secretary's Department VA 2784
1971 - 1979 Social Welfare Department VA 946
1979 - 1985 Department of Community Welfare Services VA 613
1985 - 1992 Department of Community Services (also known as Community Services Victoria) VA 2633
1992 - 1993 Department of Health II (commonly known as the Health Department Victoria) VA 2695
2015 - cont Department of Health and Human Services VA 5037
Refer to the list of records in this series.
This is an artificially created series. The volumes have been brought together as a collection of administrative registers which were used by the administration unit within the Department of Community Services Victoria for the purpose of recording details relating to enquiries regarding adoption, applications and arrangements for individual adoption cases, and details of finalised adoption cases.
The collection of registers includes:
- Ward / Non-Ward Cases Finalised Adoptions
- Protestant Register of Adoption Applications
- Adoption Enquiries
- Placement Meetings
- Ward Dispensations Register
- Legalizations referred by PCU [Permanent Care Unit]
The registers were later used by the Adoption Information Service as a reference resource for assisting individuals enquiring about past adoptions.
The Adoption Information Service (AIS) was established by the Department in 1985 to assist people who had been separated by adoption, and who wanted to receive information or contact each other. The AIS provided a service whereby individuals could place their name on an information register, to obtain information and to make contact. The service also offered counselling and intermediary services. The Adoption Information Service Unit later became the Family Information Network Discovery service, which continues to provide similar services to individuals affected by adoption and out of home care.
Volume 1: Ward and Non-Ward Cases Finalised Register
Although the title of the register suggests that the register was maintained to record finalised cases, it has not been determined when the details were entered and, therefore, what the exact function of the register was. There does not appear to be any recognised pattern of entry in the volume, particularly in the various aspects usually documented in the management of adoption cases: by date of placement, case lodgement at court, date of birth, court order, court hearing or costs received. There is no known index to the volume. Entries are numbered from 1 through to 1070, with a date range of 1969 to 1972.
The register usually includes a register entry number, child and applicant's names, applicant address, dates on which costs were received, affidavits, sworn, the court hearing, and the date on which the adoption order was granted.
Information recorded includes: ward number or file number (eg: 68/83 file number or 87575 ward number), child's name, surname and residence of person applying to adopt the child, applicant's surname, date of receipt of court costs and date of lodging of application at court, place and date of hearing and date of granting of adoption order, name of judge granting the order.
Volume 2: Protestant Register of Adoption Applicants
The volume is a register of applicants who have applied to adopt a child / children, who have been identified as being of the Protestant faith. There is an alphabetical index to entries at the front of the volume, arranged by surname of the applicant. The applicant numbers range between 25001 and 26240, dating from January 1952 through to July 1963. It is not clear why the applicant numbers commence at 25001. It is possible that the sequence of applicant numbers began at random, and does not necessarily reflect the actual number of adoption applicants.
The register includes an applicant entry number, applicant's name and address, family (age and sex of natural children of the applicant), religion (Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist), preferred age and sex of child applied for, the name, sex and age of the child / children selected, date offered, date placed, and remarks (eg: home satisfactory, not recommended, child returned).
Occasionally, application was made for a specific child, eg: a niece, grandchildren, or a child already in the care of the applicants.
It appears to have been a practice of the Department to send a certain number of children to Protestant families and corresponding numbers to Catholic families. There are references to a register for Catholic applicants within this register, but the location of this register is not known.
Volume 3: Adoption Enquiries
This volume records all applications received by the Adoption section in December 1975. Given that such a large number of enquiries were received in one month, it is believed that there may have been a media campaign at this time. Entries start at number 101 and continue through to number 1468. Entries are arranged by date of receipt of enquiry, from 3/12/1975 to 14/1/1976.
The register has an internal alphabetical index at the front of the volume, which provides reference to the entry number within the volume.
The contents include an entry number, applicant name and address, dates of receipt of application, date of acknowledgement, whether the enquiry was received by letter or phone, by whom acknowledgement was given (ie: initials of the officer responding to the enquiry), notes regarding the action taken (eg: proceed, refer file no. , withdrawn, rejected, hold-Mrs Pregnant) and initials of the social worker dealing with the case).
Volume 4: Placement Meetings
The Register was maintained by the Adoption and Permanent Care Unit administration staff of the Department of Community Welfare Services, to document weekly placement meetings, recording the initial linking and matching of children requiring out of home care, and applications from care providers.
The volume includes Placement Meetings from 12 May 1975 through to 4 March 1982.
Pages are titled: 'Placement Meeting', together with the meeting date.
The information recorded for each meeting varies over time, but can include: the file number of the ward or non-ward (eg: 92472) or the case file number (eg: 76/112), the child's name, date of opening of case, applicants' surname, applicant's residence (suburb or locality), name of social worker, and action required (eg: proceed to introduction, liaise further, suggest child, and if suitable to process, tentative link). Some placement meetings were held with other agencies, to link children and adoptive applicants.
The binding is loose on this volume.
Volume 5: Dispensations and Consents Granted Registers:
Two registers maintained by the Adoption and Permanent Care Unit within the Department of Community Welfare Services and predecessor agencies, with a date range of 1966 to 1987. Applications could be made to court to dispense with the need for the natural parents' consent prior to a child's adoption. Dispensation could be granted in cases where the natural parent could not be located, where the parent was not in a fit mental or physical state to consider the issue of adoption, or where the parent had previously neglected or ill-treated the child.
The contents may include: child's name and date of birth, file number, date application lodged, on what grounds dispensation was sought, whose consent was dispensed with, date of legislation, From 1970, the location of the child was also noted (eg: Allambie, Berry Street, Royal Women's Hospital, The Haven, Hartnett House).
The first volume contains information regarding dispensation applications and outcome. This volume has also been used in reverse with entries commencing from the back page. The information recorded in the sequence at the reverse of the register includes the number of consents given in dispensation cases, the number of dispensations granted, case planning meetings attended by social workers, adoption case planning meetings for cases which did not proceed for a variety of reasons.
Volume 5 (1):
Title handwritten on the front cover listing contents of volume:
'Consents to Adoption - taken. See Wards Register'.
'Dispensation of Adoption Consents - granted.'
1/7/1970 - 30/6/1975
Dispensations Register. 1/7/70 -
Handwritten note pasted over the front of the volume reads:
Front of Book: Dispensation applications and outcome. (in detail)
Back of Book: Number of consents given in dispensation cases, Number of Dispensations Granted, Case Planning Meetings attended by SWs and Outcome, Case Plan Adoption but Ineligible Children - cases, consents, dispensations, time taken to establish eligibility, case plan changed.'
Information has been recorded in the volume in a number of different sequences:
i) Consents Taken and Dispensation of Adoption Consents Granted. The first page records Non-Wards Adoption - Case number, child's name, date of birth and religion, and any other notes. Entries date range from date of birth 25/12/1961 to 21/9/1967. A key on the opposite page provides reasons for granting of dispensation under Section 29 of the Adoption Act.
(ii) Dispensations under Section 29 (2) of the Act for financial years from July 1967 to July 1970. Information recorded: name of child and date of birth, file number, date of lodgement of dispensation application with the court, the date of granting of a dispensation order, name of Judge granting the dispensation order, grounds for dispensation, whose dispensation sought - mother or father of the child.
iii) List of consents taken and dispensations granted for the years 1/7/1970 through to 30/6/1985
iv) Case Planning Meetings 23/11/1981 to 28/6/1983
Information recorded: Date of meeting, name and age of child, Outcome of meeting and Region allocated to.
Outcome records any action to be taken by Regional staff, eg: 'Regional review', 'Psychological assessment'.
v) Statistics Table: statistics compiled by administration staff recording the number of consents in dispensation cases and the number of dispensations granted, for the years 1/7/1980 through to 30/6/1983.
vi) Case Plan Adoption but Ineligible Cases: used by administration team to manage the adoption applications for children and determination of eligibility for adoption, including managing the process of seeking consent or dispensation of consent for adoption of the child, list of Ineligible applicants 1/7/1979 - 30/6/1983.
Information recorded: name and date of birth of child, ward number or file number, the date that the case was opened or accepted by the Case Planning Response team, the Region within the Department responsible for the case, date consent received and from whom (mother or father), date dispensation of consent granted and relating to whom (mother or father), the date from which the child was fully eligible for adoption, the time taken for the child to become fully eligible for adoption, Case Plan date.
vii) Case Planning Meetings regarding dispensations, attended by social workers in Regional Centres Entries date from 3 July 1980 to 16 February 1981.
viii) Statistics Table: statistics compiled by administration staff recording the number of consents in dispensation cases, and the number of dispensations granted, for the years 1/7/1979 through to 30/6/1982.
Volume 5 (2): Volume titled Adoption and Permanent Care. Dispensations. Legal Status Unit Referrals. - July 1987. Referrals to LSU handwritten on first page. Volume used by administration staff to track the legal status of each application. Information recorded includes date of referral to unit, name and date of birth of child, ward number or file number. Status of child either 'Ex' for'Ex-Nuptial' or 'N' denoting 'Nuptial', name of the current carer or details of current placement, date of allocation of the case and the worker assigned to manage the case, dates of consent , date dispensation granted, date of agreement, date of application approval, date application approved to proceed to court, date of legislation of adoption. Entries arranged by date of referral of case, from 15/12/1986 to 30/7/1993.
Volume 6: Legalizations referred by PCU [Permanent Care Unit]
One register maintained by the Adoption and Permanent Care Unit to manage administration of the legalization of adoptions by the court. Title on cover: Legislations. Referred by Regional P.C.U. On Finalisation Advise Team Leader for Stats.
Information recorded includes: Date of referral [referral of case to the administration unit], child's name and number [file number or ward number], applicants' name and number [file number], date questionnaire sent to the applicant, date applicant affidavit sent, date application lodged at court, date of court order granting dispensation, comments, workers [name or initials of Departmental officer or social worker managing the case. This can also be recorded as the name of the adoption agency managing the application].
It is not clear what the information regarding the 'questionnaire' refers to. It is assumed that the questionnaire is sent to the applicant, and the applicant's response to the questionnaire is sent to the court in the form of an affidavit as part of the adoption application documentation.
The registers do not have any original numbering system, as they are separate records brought together to form an artificial collection. The numbering system has been imposed on the volumes at the time of archiving as a control to the records.
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Natural products have proven to be a great source of new biologically active compounds. Thus, in an effort to discover new lead anti-malarial compounds, several research group screen plant extracts to detect secondary metabolites with relevant biological activities that could served as templates for the development of new drugs. Flavonoids have been isolated and characterized from many medicinal plants used in malaria endemic areas [10]. However, controversial data have been obtained regarding their antiplasmodial activity, probably because of their structural diversity [11-13]. More recently, several flavonoids have been isolated from Artemisia afra [14] and Artemisia indica [15], two plants related to Artemisia annua, the famous traditional Chinese medicinal plant from which artemisinin is isolated.
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Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Too Predictable
The Wizard shows off his latest invention: the Predictilizer. It predicts the future, of course. Just about everyone buys into it, but Dorothy is skeptical. But when it predicts the Wicked Witch and Wilhelmina's latest evil scheme to steal the Ruby Slippers, the Wizard is able to easily thwart them. Looking at the predictions, the only recourse Dorothy and the gang have to take care of the witches is to confine them to their castle. The Lion even volunteers for guard duty, since the predictilizer can tell him what they're going to do next. But Wilhelmina manages to get ahold of the predictions, and she and the Wicked Witch figure out what's going on, and concoct a scheme to short circuit it by doing nothing at all! Sure enough, it works, and the predictilizer is on the blink. In the uncertainty, Wilhelmina steals the predictilizer, which allows her to find Dorothy no matter where she commands the Ruby Slippers to take her! Dorothy figures that the way to confuse the predictilizer is for everyone to act unpredictably. The Lion is brave! The Scorecrow is dumb! The Tin Man shows no emotions whatsoever! Dorothy tries to be selfish and unhelpful! (Even Toto tries to meow, but that doesn't last long.) Sure enough, the predictilizer is confused and can't make predictions, allowing the Cowardly Lion to steal it back. Then there is a brief comic chase which ends with the predictilizer smashing to pieces. Oh, well, back to everyone's regular, unpredictable lives!
This was a fun one, with characters doing odd things because they know what will happen next. And then characters do different odd things to try to confuse the predictilizer! The chase scene is fun, too, in that now-clichéd screwball comedy way. Dorothy even grabs the broom out from under the witches! Even the Tin Man gets a laugh in by acting like he doesn't care about how dumb the Scarecrow is acting.
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WATCH: Brandon Barnes’ diving catch for Rockies is one of MLB’s best in 2014
By Nick Groke
“That was one of the best catches I’ve ever seen.”
That’s Rockies first baseman Justin Morneau talking about Brandon Barnes’ amazing catch Tuesday to steal a big hit from the Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter in the ninth inning.
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| June 24, 2014, 6:02 pm
Rockies’ pitching Rotation decimated by broken bones this season
By Patrick Saunders
Rockies right-hander Christian Bergman is the latest Rockies pitcher to go down with a broken bone in his hand.
Walt Weiss was joking … sort of.
“We used to drink milk all the time when we were kids,” the Rockies manager quipped Tuesday before the Rockies hosted the Cardinals at Coors Field.
Milk does a body good, so they say, so maybe it could have strengthened some of the Rockies’ bones.
The Rockies lost another starting pitcher Tuesday when an MRI revealed a broken bone in Christian Bergman’s glove hand. Technically, he broke the trapezium bone near his thumb. He caught a line drive off his hand in the third inning against the Brewers last Friday. It was just his third big-league start.
“He will join the long list of pitchers, in particular, with broken hands,” Weiss said. “It’s been strange, kind of an epidemic around here.”
WATCH: A look back at the Rockies’ week from hell
By Nicki Jhabvala
Rockies pitcher Christian Friedrich missed the tag on Milwaukee’s Jean Segura in the third inning of last Friday’s loss.
I think it’s fair to say that this has been the week from hell for the Rockies. After a promising run that landed Troy Tulowitzki on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Nolan Arenado in the franchise history books and the team atop the National League West, the Rockies have since fallen to 12th in the National League with a 34-42 record after losing their past seven straight.
Nearly their entire pitching corps is injured and/or struggling, and they rank last in the majors in team ERA (4.88). Tulowitzki consistently looks as though he’s on the verge of tears. And, frankly, the Rockies just look awful.
But how bad was this past week? Let’s have a quick recap, shall we?
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Methuen Rotary Project: Travel Impacts
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MassDOT has scheduled upcoming lane closures as part of the Methuen Rotary Reconstruction Project. Beginning on Monday, July 28, 2014 until further notice, the I-93 breakdown lane will be closed from Exit 46 – Routes 110/113 to Exit 47 – Pelham St. on I-93 Northbound and from the Pelham St. on-ramp to the Routes 110/113 on-ramp on I-93 Southbound. The breakdown lane closure is a preliminary traffic control measure. Future lane shifts will be required to complete the work of the project.
The $66.4 million project Methuen Rotary Project will replace the rotary with two new ramps: one offramp from I-93 northbound and one onramp from I-93 southbound, both at exit 46. The ramps will join a realigned segment of Routes 110 and 113 that will allow for easier travel east and west through new traffic signals installed at two intersections.
In addition to reconfiguring the interchange, the project is also adding new features specifically designated for use by pedestrians and cyclists on Routes 110 and 113. Routes 110 and 113 will run in a new west-to-east alignment that, with the removal of the rotary, will provide a safer environment for the both modes of travel, while limiting the conflict points and controlling them with traffic signals and crosswalks. The project is expected to be complete in April 2018.
The Methuen Rotary Reconstruction Project will replace the existing rotary with a partial cloverleaf interchange to improve safety and reduce congestion and include the following:
• build or realign four I-93 on- and off-ramps
• build a new I-93 southbound loop on-ramp and northbound loop off-ramp
• realign Route 110/113
• build new signalized intersections east and west of the interchange on Route 110/113
• rebuild existing city-owned signalized intersections at Forest Street/North Lowell Street (Route 113) and Burnham Road/Green Street/Haverhill Street (Route 110).
For more information about the Methuen Rotary Reconstruction project, visit the website at methuenrotary.mhd.state.ma.us
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During the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, MassDOT is reminding the public to be alert while traveling, aware of holiday work restrictions and mindful of roadway conditions. “Drivers traveling throughout this holiday weekend are reminded to focus on getting to their destinations safely,” said …Continue Reading Holiday Weekend Travel, Services Advisory
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MINSK (BelTA) – Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed decree No.10 on preparing and hosting an ice hockey world championship on 10 January, the press service of the head of state told BelTA. The document was developed taking into account the experience of hosting the 2nd European Games Minsk 2019 and the Match Europe vs USA. The decree provides for an integral approach to dealing with matters concerning preparations for the ice hockey world championship that Belarus and Latvia will...
Belarus, EU sign visa facilitation agreement, readmission agreement
MINSK, 8 January (BelTA) – The Republic of Belarus and the European Union have signed agreements on facilitating visa procedures and on readmitting the individuals staying without an authorization, BelTA has learned. The ceremony took place in Brussels, Belgium. The agreements were signed by Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei, Croatian Internal Affairs Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Davor Bozinovic (Croatia presides over the European Council now), and European...
Belarus to change classification, requirements for inns, hotels, personnel
MINSK (BelTA) – Requirements for hotels and inns and their personnel will be changed in Belarus, the press service of the State Standardization Committee of Belarus told BelTA. The Belarusian State Institute for Standardization and Certification (BelGISS) has come up with a draft new state standard for hotel services. The draft document stipulates the requirements Belarusian hotels have to meet to get a certain number of points. The document applies to virtually all hospitality businesses...
Three new oil deposits discovered in Gomel Oblast
RECHITSA DISTRICT(BelTA) – The Belarusian industrial group Belorusneft has discovered three new deposits of hydrocarbon resources in Rechitsa District, Gomel Oblast, BelTA has learned. The new oil extraction potential was uncovered in the southern block of the Gartsevskoye oil field of the Pripyat Trough. The discovered deposits represent strata of the Sargayev horizon, the Semiluki horizon, and the Voronezh horizon. While probing deposits of the Voronezh horizon over 4,000m below the...
Belorusneft to raise number of car charging stations in Belarus to 500 in 2021
GOMEL, 10 January (BelTA) – The Belarusian industrial group Belorusneft intends to increase the number of car charging stations all over the country up to 500 in 2021, the company’s press service told BelTA. Belorusneft is working hard to expand the chain of car charging stations. Plans are in place to install about 150 electric vehicle charging stations in Minsk in 2020. As many as 54 stations were commissioned in the nation’s capital last year. A significant number of them were...
Belorusneft beats Belarus’ all-time drilling footage record
GOMEL, 27 December (BelTA) – The Belarusian industrial group Belorusneft is expected to drill over 161,000 meters of rock this year. It will be the highest drilling footage on record in the entire history of drilling in Belarus, the company’s press service told BelTA. The exact figure will be revealed in early January 2020, however, the company is already past 107% of the target. Belorusneft’s Svetlogorsk drilling department is to blame for the new record. In 2018 the team drilled...
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Postcards from Italy | May 2016 | March 2016
Spring Beans: The Versatile Fava
Italy has many signs of spring, from umbrellas popping up on city streets to ward off sudden showers to the countryside blooming with the first flowers.
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One of the most pleasant changes with the season is at the morning market, where winter citrus and hearty vegetables like broccoli and black cabbage are replaced by bundles of foraged wild asparagus, towering pyramids of artichokes, and, most importantly, haphazard piles of oversized fava bean pods.
So, You Want to Propose in Italy...
It's spring, the season in which “a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love”, according to Tennyson.
You don't have to be a man, nor exceedingly young, to consider Italy the perfectly romantic backdrop if your fancy has indeed turned to love and you are planning an intimate trip for two with a surprise marriage proposal in mind. Italy is a wonderful choice for a honeymoon and an unforgettable setting for getting down on one knee, especially in the spring when the flowers are in full bloom on terraces and pergolas, the weather is warm enough to watch the sun set with a glass of prosecco, and the crowds of the high summer season haven't yet arrived to ruin your private moment.
If you'd like to pop the question with a touch of Italian style, here are a few perfectly magical spots to consider:
Italy's Protected Foods: Deciphering STG, IGP, and DOP Labels
There have been a number of news items recently regarding cases of fraud and adulteration involving some of Italy's most important foods, including extra-virgin olive oil and parmigiano cheese. Though any type of consumer deceit is both wrong and illegal, those which damage the reputation and sully the name of traditional artisanal foods are particularly galling to Italians, where there is a strong and deeply-rooted culinary tradition...if you have any doubts, just take a look at the diplomatic incident between France and Italy last week around the humble carbonara.
Food quality is so important to Italians that the country has gone to great lengths to support producers and protect the integrity of their products by establishing strict criteria and guidelines to ensure authenticity, and clear labelling rules to guarantee that the consumer is getting what they pay for. Over the past twenty years, the European Union and Italy have created a system of highly-regulated geographical indications and denominations, first introduced in 1992 and further expanded in 2012. They may seem like a confusing alphabet soup at first glance, but once you understand how they work, these labels are a reliable way to determine if what you are eating is a genuine Italian specialty, or a low-quality knock-off.
Milan celebrated its annual Design Week last week, which combines the Salone del Mobile international furniture fair in the sprawling Rho Fiera pavilions and the Fuorisalone, a series of design-related events held throughout the city during the same week in April.
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Spring in the Italian Countryside
Winter is a wonderful season to explore Italy's cities, when crowds disappear and the weather is conducive to leisurely afternoons in the shelter of museums and churches.
With spring, however, it's time to head back to the countryside. You'll find the hills covered with lush fields and flowers, the fruit trees just beginning to bloom, and the vineyards and olive groves coming back to life.
Eight “Must See” Art Exibitions in Italy 2016
While 2015 was the year in which the Expo World Fair dominated Italy's event calendar, 2016 is set to be the year of important art exhibitions. From Renaissance masters to modern icons, many of art's most recognized names have shows or installations scheduled during the coming months in Italian cities from north to south.
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On 30th August, CRT-Japan will hold a reporting session on “2016 Stakeholder Engagement Programme in Thailand” in BKK, Thailand. The programme is available in Japanese and Thailand. Since September 2012, the Nippon CSR Consortium, which CRT-Japan is a secretariat of,...
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Human rights are one of the core CSR topics that have sparked discussions and activities in countries such as Japan over recent years. Since September 2012, the Nippon CSR Consortium has been working to provide a forum in which to identify and discuss negative human rights...
Morning Briefing – Brexit: Is the Japanese companies at risk?
The UK votes to leave the European Union on 23rd June 2016, which would lead a surge in support for Eurosceptic and populist forces, upending decades of rule by established political parties. The “Brexit” would disrupt supply chains, reduce investment and usher in years of...
Verisk Maplecroft & Caux Round Table Japan partner to jointly provide Human Rights Risk Assessment Service in Japan
[London & Tokyo – 23rd June 2016] Verisk Maplecroft (Maplecroft) and Caux Round Table Japan (CRT Japan) have committed to enhancing our cooperation with a Memorandum of Understanding in a move designed to help Japanese business manage global human rights risks. We are...
“2016 Stakeholder Engagement in Thailand” will convene in July
CRT Japan plans to hold a stakeholder engagement programme in Thailand. The objective of the programme, which will be implemented over a span of four to five months, will be as follows: To provide a non-confrontational forum where Thai and Japanese companies can engage with...
Submissions: High-Level Sustainability Plan and Sourcing Code for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
These submissions by IHRB and the Caux Roundtable-Japan propose a draft Sustainable Sourcing Code and recommendations on the High Level Sustainability plan for TOCOG. In January 2016, the Tokyo Organising Committee of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games (TOCOG) called for...
The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games is inviting public comments on the Tokyo 2020 High-level Sustainability Plan and the Fundamental Principles for the Sustainable Sourcing Code.
(The following excerpts from a page of The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.) On 29 January 2016, the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games today published the Tokyo 2020 High-level Sustainability Plan and the Fundamental...
A Joint CRT-Japan and Marimo5 Co., Ltd. “Creating Competitive Advantage Through Responsible Supply Chain toward Tokyo 2020 Games-Explore systems to promote human rights and well-being at work”
This seminar will be held on 25th February 2016 in Dusit Thani Bangkok for executives of Japanese Companies in Thailand. Brochure of this seminar is available here. Brochure of this seminar in Thai is available here. In recent years, companies have been encouraged to promote...
A draft “Food Vision” for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics is released.
CRT-Japan has produced a draft “Food Vision” for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, on the basis of a series of workshops that brought together companies, NGOs and other stakeholders. A draft “Food Vision” for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics...
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Chess School of Vladimir Kramnik
Guliev
Fourteenth world champion Vladimir Kramnik is a prominent representative of the classical trend in chess. His work harmoniously combines a subtle understanding of position, immaculate possession of combination weapons and perfected endgame technology. The 30 games of V. Kramnik, presented in this book and commented on by grandmaster S. Guliyev, will give readers a great aesthetic pleasure. For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, each of which is provided with a brief introduction Fragment 1 Fragment 2
Galina Satonina - Amazon of the Kazan avant-garde. (Gift album)
Ed. doctor of art critic V. Kudryavtsev
The gift album is dedicated to the works of the Soviet artist Galina Satonina (1905-2000). A student of vivid representatives of the Kazan avant-garde & raquo; in the person of K. Chebotarev - A. Platunov, she found her innovative way in painting and original performing technique. And life in chess prompted many champions of the Kazan and Tatarstan chess main theme in the work of Satonina: "Chess is a realistic fairy tale". The illustrated edition presents the most significant works of the artist from the collection "Russian Chess House", whose talent is widely known both in our country and abroad. Designed for fans of painting and chess.
Chess: from composure to victory. Chess through the eyes of a doctor and a psychologist
Weisman
In the book of Professor N.Vaizman, N.P. for the first time in the popular science form, the problems of medical and psychological control in chess sport are substantiated. Describes altered states of consciousness leading to the loss of the seemingly won position and game, as well as other paradoxes of the chess game. Disadaptation and neurotic reactions of chess players, vascular disorders, as professional pathology of persons of mental labor are recorded. Electrophysiological studies of the brain during the game, the effects of doping and hypnosis in chess are considered. Psychiatric and psychotherapeutic recommendations are given. Other chess issues from medical-psychological positions are also discussed. The book will be interesting not only to qualified chess players, coaches, judges, teachers of chess at school, organizers of competitions, sports doctors and psychologists, but also parents of children involved in chess sports, as well as a wide range of chess fans. Fragment 1 Fragment 2
International Blitz Chess Rules and Comments. Tournament board (47x47)
WINNING DEBUT REPERTOIRE FOR YOUNG CHAMPIONS. FULL COURSE
How do amateur and top-level chess players build their debut repertoire? Grandmasters choose openings based on practical considerations, taking into account their ability to attack and defend, to play an endgame, to be ready (or unprepared) for a long fight. Lovers most often just imitate their idols and prefer the currently popular top-level systems. A more ridiculous approach is difficult to imagine! Fashionable systems are constantly being improved, they regularly apply complex novelties & mdash; their mechanical repetition will not help to achieve high results. At the same time, there are correct, insidious for the opponent debuts, which in our time for various reasons have receded into the background. It is from such debuts that it is most advantageous to create your repertoire for future champions. This book offers chess players a carefully thought-out and already built up a full debut repertoire that helps them achieve tournament victories, driving their opponents to well-studied positions with thoughtful game plans. For a wide range of chess lovers.
Grandmaster Ivan Bukavshin
Publisher: Библиотека ФШР
Author(s): Geller
Size: Usual
Binding: Solid
This book is dedicated to the bright memory of Togliatti grandmaster Ivan Bukavshin, who in just 20 years of his life managed to leave a bright mark in the world history of chess. Practically everything in youth chess was resigned to him, only in the individual competition Ivan won more than twenty medals of the championships of Russia, Europe and the world. No less successful were the team performances, in which Bukavshin helped the Russian youth team many times to win prizes at prestigious international competitions. In the men's competitions, the Togliatti grandmaster managed to win the final of the Russian Cup, take part in the Super Finals of the Russian Championship and the World Cup, become the winner and prize winner of dozens of major international tournaments.
The author of the book, international grandmaster Jacob Geller, who for many years was one of the trainers of Ivan, talks in detail about the chess path of his ward, his main tournament victories and creative achievements. The chess part of the book is represented by Bukavshin's games, in which the reader will find interesting opening pieces, beautiful combination attacks and finely held endgames. All batches are commented in detail by Ivan’s colleagues in the grand master workshop & ndash; his friends, rivals, seconds and coaches. & nbsp;
Photos by V. Barsky, B. Dolmatovsky, E. Kublashvili, from the archive of J. Geller.
For a wide range of chess lovers.
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ShinDigger’s Guide To Pouring The Perfect Workplace Pint
With a hop(s), skip and a jump ShinDigger recently came forward to supply our workplace with free flowing beer! We spoke to Harry Day about their story, the resurgence of workplace drinking and what's in the pipeline for their brewery. Make sure to stick around for a handy guide on pouring the perfect pint too..
When ShinDigger’s very own Harry Day enters Colony, a feeling of hushed reverence descends over the Social Bar. In that very moment, Harry’s ability to set up a beer tap seems to transcend most of the other innovative and groundbreaking ideas that take place here. Cynics might say it's just a thirst for beer, brought on by a glimpse of his T-shirt's ShinDigger logo. But the workplace has come to see a free flowing beer tap as a necessity over a perk, so we had to had pick a good one.
Fosters thankfully (sorry guys, love you really) weren’t available, so we asked around the local block and with a hop(s), skip and a jump ShinDigger stepped forward to supply us with their West Coast Pale Ale.
It seems to be going down well, too well. We're on to our second keg already! Cynics again may interject to say this is solely down to the amount of poorly poured pints our members have conjured up (again - sorry guys, love you really).
The concept of alcohol in the workplace does sound a little strange. Our co-working space at Piccadilly is fuelled by coffee, tea, beer and chatter (oh, and Skittles!). But on any day ending in ‘Y’, beer seems to be the one that gets the people going. Most characters on Mad Men get through a quart of Whiskey before you’ve even thought about having your elevensies decaf and Alpen Bar - you can’t help but think problems would arise if that became the norm. However, forward thinking companies are slowly but surely testing out what works best for employees wellbeing and the occasional jar in the office seems to go a long way to improving the work/life balance.
Here at Colony Piccadilly we’re wedged between Piccadilly Station and Manchester University’s Northern Campus. ShinDigger too started off in a similar proximity. Co-owners, Paul and George, studied at the University together. Investing spare cash into a home-brewing kit, they made the most out of what their kitchen had to offer. Shortly after, they started selling ShinDigger at house parties. That’s where the first seeds were planted, and from there it grew and grew, and grew, and grew and..
Five years later ShinDigger are brewing 80,000 pints a month, releasing over 20 beers - distributed from Brighton to Aberdeen. There’s plenty in the pipeline too! Manchester based artists, brands and entrepreneurs are set to work alongside their new releases, such as the highly anticipated LUSH.
I like ShinDigger, I really do. It’s cool, tastes great and the cans look like Van Gogh has been let loose on MS Paint. Crucially, it’s available in my favourite bars - YES, Volta and Band on the Wall. Manchester bars. I guess the question that follows is - why has Manchester worked for them?
Harry reckons that it’s the best city in the UK to work in a start up environment. There’s space, time and most importantly, a whole lot of talent. Word travels fast here and on a bike you can get from one side of town to the other in 15 mins (which he seems to do regularly, going from bar to bar).
So back to the tittle of this piece - how to pour the perfect workplace pint. Here’s some top tips from the experts at Shindigger..
‘Pour with confidence but don’t let the beer free fall to the bottom of the glass. Don’t be afraid of a bit of head and it’s absolutely fine if your cup runneth over.’
Here’s one they made earlier..
Harry’s favourite ShinDigger beer is Everything’s Peachy. Aptly named as things seem to be going in the right direction for them, and why not.
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Investor Ideas adds new #Stocks in Defense (CSE: $WPN.C) (Nasdaq: $EH), Cleantech (TSX: $NFI.TO), Tech (OTC: $COMS), Mining (TSXV: $PBR.V), Nanotech (CSE: $WIFI.C) and Sports (OTC: $SLBG)
Point Roberts WA, Delta BC, January 17, 2020 – (Investorideas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com, a global news source and leading investor resource announces its weekly roundup of stocks added to its global stock directories in defense, cleantech, tech, mining, nanotech and sports.
Read this news in full at https://www.investorideas.com/news/2020/main/01171Stocks.asp
This week’s new defense companies are involved in weapons detection and drones. The latest cleantech companies include a bus manufacturer using fuel cells and grfeen ETF’s.
The newest tech company is involved in communication technologies and the latest mining and nanotech companies are both Canadian exchange listed (TSX Venture and CSE respectively).
The newest sports company, Slinger Bag Inc. (OTC: SLBG) is a new sports brand focused on delivering innovative, game improvement technologies and equipment across all Ball Sport categories.
New Defense Companies:
First Responder Technologies Inc. (CSE:WPN) is a Vancouver B.C. based technology development company, developing a WiFi-based concealed weapons detection system, focused on protecting the perimeter of soft targets, such as places of worship, theatres, shopping centres and sports venues, where the public is most vulnerable to acts of terrorism and mass shootings.
EHang Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:EH) is the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company. Our mission is to make safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with AAV products and commercial solutions: urban air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. As the forerunner of cutting-edge AAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities
New Cleantech Companies:
NFI Group Inc. (TSX:NFI.TO) is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions under brands: New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), MCI® (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI buses and motor coaches incorporate the widest range of drive systems available including: clean diesel, natural gas, diesel-electric hybrid, and zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell). In total, NFI now supports over 105,000 buses and coaches currently in service around the world.
SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF (NYSEArca:CNRG) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the S&P Kensho Clean Power Index. Under normal market conditions, the fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index is designed to capture companies whose products and services are driving innovation behind clean power. The fund may invest in equity securities that are not included in the index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. It is non-diversified.
VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF (NYSEArca: SMOG) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Ardour Global IndexSM Extra Liquid (AGIXLT). The index is intended to track the overall performance of low carbon energy companies which are those companies primarily engaged in alternative energy which includes power derived principally from bio-fuels (such as ethanol), wind, solar, hydro and geothermal sources and also includes the various technologies that support the production, use and storage of these sources
New Tech Companies:
COMSovereign Holding Corp. (OTC:COMS) has assembled a portfolio of communications technology companies whose combined capabilities enable connectivity across the entire data transmission spectrum. Through strategic acquisitions and organic research and development efforts, COMSovereign has become a US-based pure-play communications provider, ready and able to provide LTE Advanced and 5G-NR telecom solutions.
New Mining Companies:
Para Resources Inc. (TSXV: PBR.V) (WKN: A14YF1) (OTC: PRSRF) is a junior gold mining and exploration company. The Company owns two projects that both include existing or near-term mining and milling operations as well as highly prospective exploration properties. The Company has acquired fully permitted mines and facilities with adjacent properties that have either been past producers or where there are an abundance of small artisanal miners, dramatically reducing the exploration risk.
New Nanotech Companies:
American Aires Inc. (CSE: WIFI) is an Ontario based nano-technology company that is focused on the research, development and implementation of innovative technology solutions to allow consumers to safely engage with electronic products of the 21st century. The Company is currently engaged in the business of production, distribution and sales of products intended to protect persons from the harmful effects of electromagnetic emissions, which is produced from electronic devices such as cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, tablets and electronic cars to name a few. The Company has developed a technology that restructures and transforms electromagnetic field haze into a more biologically-compatible form to reduce the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation. The Company's current principal products are the Aires Shield Pro, Aires Defender Pro and Aires Guardian.
New Sports Copmanies:
Slinger Bag Inc. (OTC: SLBG) is a new sports brand focused on delivering innovative, game improvement technologies and equipment across all Ball Sport categories. With the vision to become a next-generation sports consumer products company, Slinger® enhances the skill and enjoyment levels of players of all ages and abilities. Slinger® is initially focused on building its brand within the global Tennis market, through its Slinger® Tennis Ball Launcher and Accessories. Slinger® has underpinned its proof of concept with over $1 Million in sales of its Tennis Ball Launcher. Led by CEO Mike Ballardie (former Prince CEO and Wilson EMEA racquetsports executive) Slinger® is now primed to continue to disrupt what are traditional global markets with its patented, highly transportable and affordable Slinger® Launcher.
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#Cleantech and #ClimateChange- How corporations big and small are betting on #renewable solutions to combat climate change
Stocks mentioned: Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: $BUD), Amazon (NASDAQ:$ AMZN), Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: $RL), SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: $SING)
Blackrock’s Chairman and CEO Larry Fink talking about climate change “I believe we are on the edge of a fundamental reshaping of finance.”
Point Roberts WA, Delta BC, January 17, 2020, – Investorideas.com, a global news source and leading investor resource covering cleantech and renewable energy stocks issues a snapshot looking at the growing momentum within corporations to move to renewable energy solutions.
Read this article featuring $BUD $AMZN $RL and $SING in full at https://www.investorideas.com/news/2020/cleantech-climatechange/01171RenewableSolutions-BUD-AMZN-RL-SING.asp
We are reaching a turning point in climate change awareness and acceptance in the biggest of ways. Recently, big money began talking about it and creating change in the way they do business.
Blackrock’s Chairman and CEO Larry Fink, in a letter to CEO’s said, “Climate change has become a defining factor in companies’ long-term prospects. Last September, when millions of people took to the streets to demand action on climate change, many of them emphasized the significant and lasting impact that it will have on economic growth and prosperity – a risk that markets to date have been slower to reflect. But awareness is rapidly changing, and I believe we are on the edge of a fundamental reshaping of finance.”
He also went on to say, “While government must lead the way in this transition, companies and investors also have a meaningful role to play.”
BlackRock is an American multinational investment management corporation and is the largest money-management firm in the world with more than $6.5 trillion in assets under management.
Reacting to the letter, Sierra Club campaign representative Ben Cushing said, “Blackrock’s announcement today is a major step in the right direction and a testament to the power of public pressure calling for climate action.”
But as we all know, it’s the smaller companies that usually have the vision and the courage to put their money in ahead of the herd. And that is what Greg Lambrecht, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) and his team have always done.
In his recent letter to shareholders he said, “I started SinglePoint over 13 years ago as LifeStyle Wireless. I have been the CEO of this public entity since 2011, working every day to increase shareholder value. Through revenue and profit we expect our share price to follow suit. I believe our acquisitions have the ability to create sustainable revenue growth and profitability.“
Discussing their Fifty One Percent interest in Direct Solar, he said, “The 2020 domestic Solar Market is showing continued signs of riding a new tailwind driven by talks of a New Green Deal. We anticipate that renewables will continue to be an important issue around the country, and plan to focus the majority of our attention on growth in the solar and renewables space. National media attention on the renewable energy opportunities should provide increased exposure which we believe will help drive the business, and revenue of Direct Solar, and hopefully increase our market cap and shareholder value. We are not alone in our belief in the emerging renewable energy market; recently Goldman Sachs has announced a $4,000,000,000 fund for renewable energy.”
The Goldman Sachs Asset Management press release reported;
“A broad and growing range of corporations as well as governmental and educational institutions are engaging in the effort to address climate change by committing to obtain the energy they need from renewable sources. We believe Goldman Sachs can play an important role in the transition to renewable energy by partnering with clients to own and manage renewable energy projects that deliver clean energy,” said Jon Yoder, Managing Director and Head of the GSAM Renewable Power Group. “We have already been successful in deploying over $1.4 billion of capital, primarily into distributed generation solar assets here in the United States. From this foundation, we see an exciting and growing opportunity set, and we are grateful for the support of our clients and their shared vision in this important effort.”
GSAM is one of the world’s leading asset managers with more than $1 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of June 30, 2019.
But not all companies and leading CEO’s are getting marks for their policy on climate change. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) employees have called on CEO Jeff Bezos and the Company to come up with a comprehensive climate change plan.
However, the push is on with organizations like the RE100, a global corporate leadership initiative bringing together influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.
One of its members, Budweiser, part of Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD), is committed to brewing its beers using 100% renewable electricity. To show consumers when this milestone is reached in each country, a new renewable electricity symbol is added to Budweiser packaging.
Recently joining the group, global lifestyle brand Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) has sent goals targeting 100% renewable electricity by 2025.
So there is a growing green agenda on the corporate front, being incited by consumers and investors demanding more. Keep it up – keep demanding!
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- #RenewableEnergy #Stocks Roaring 2020 – (OTCQB: $SING) (NASDAQ: $BLDP) (TSX: $BLDP.TO) (NASDAQ: $FCEL) (NASDQ: $TSLA) (NYSE: $TAN)How #Solar, #EV and #FuelCell Stocks are Giving Investors Something to SING about
- #RenewableEnergy #Stocks Roaring 2020 – How #Solar, #EV and #FuelCell Stocks are Giving Investors Something to SING about
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Point Roberts WA, Delta BC, January 14, 2020 – Investorideas.com, a global news source and leading investor resource covering cleantech and renewable energy stocks issues a sector snapshot looking at how cleantech may be the sector to watch in 2020. Following on a strong year in 2019, solar stocks, fuel cell stocks and EV stocks are also leading the pack going into 2020.
Read the full article on Investorideas.com featuring solar company, SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) and other companies in the sector
https://www.investorideas.com/news/2020/cleantech-climatechange/01141SING-BLDP-FCEL-TSLA-TAN.asp
According to ETF.com’s recent article (Lara Crigger), “It's true that rising Iran-U.S. tensions have caused a spike in energy funds. Astonishingly, however, the best-performing ETF of the past few weeks wasn't an oil or a natural gas fund—but a renewable power one.
“Over the past 30 days, the SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF rose 16.4%, more than any other non-leveraged, non-inverse ETF.”
According to a report and outlook for 2020 by Deloitte, “For the first time ever, in April 2019, renewable energy outpaced coal by providing 23 percent of US power generation, compared to coal’s 20 percent share.1 In the first half of 2019, wind and solar together accounted for approximately 50 percent of total US renewable electricity generation, displacing hydroelectric power’s dominance.“
2019 saw the global hydrogen fuel sector add more than 1GW of new capacity for the first time, according to a report by energy consultancy E4tech.
According to EEI, there were 18 million ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EV’S) on the road in the U.S.as of March 31, 2019.
SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) and its solar subsidiary, Direct Solar of America are seeing the strength in the sector first-hand. In a recent update to shareholders, Greg Lambrecht, Founder and Chief Executive Officer said, “The 2020 domestic Solar Market is showing continued signs of riding a new tailwind driven by talks of a New Green Deal. We anticipate that renewables will continue to be an important issue around the country, and plan to focus the majority of our attention on growth in the solar and renewables space.”
He also went on to state. “This year management has set an internal goal to surpass $10,000,000 in gross revenues, primarily by the Company’s subsidiary SinglePoint Direct Solar LLC (“Direct Solar” doing business as Direct Solar of America). 2019 was a great year for SinglePoint in terms of continued fundamental improvement, setting the foundation for anticipated continued growth in 2020 and beyond. The Company achieved some significant milestones this year; it became fully reporting with the Securities and Exchange Commission, increased annual revenue, and acquired a Fifty One Percent interest in Direct Solar. We will continue to focus on creating shareholder value utilizing an acquisition strategy looking for emerging growth companies that would benefit from exposure and access to capital that a public company can provide.
Direct Solar now has over 60 people deployed across 11 states and 20 cities.
From 2017 to 2018 our gross revenue increased over 344% and is expected to increase to approximately $3,000,000 (Three Million) in 2019 representing our largest annual reported revenue in company history. In 2020 we expect this revenue increase to continue as SinglePoint will benefit from a full operating year of Direct Solar.”
Reflecting the strength of solar stocks, the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE: ARCA: TAN) just recently hit a 52 week high. According to Zack’s Research the move was based on this: “The highest-ever solar installation and the exemption of tariff on one type of solar panels have supported the upside. Moreover, the solar industry has been growing on a rebound in global solar demand, competitive pricing and potential Chinese subsidies. Also, California’s initiative to make solar panels essential to all new homes built in 2020 and beyond is helping the solar industry.“
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Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) has been on a roar in 2020 as was one the top performers on the TSX in 2019. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, passenger cars, forklift trucks and UAVs. According to their presentation, “Fuel cell technology is needed to achieve complete decarbonization of Transportation.”
In recent news, Randy MacEwen, Ballard President and CEO said, “In less than 10 years, it will become cheaper to run a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) than it is to run a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle for certain commercial applications.”
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) are both holdings in the CNRG SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF, both showing strong performance and showing fuel cell and EV’s are sectors to watch in 2020.
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) just announced on January 3rd “In the fourth quarter, we achieved record production of almost 105,000 vehicles and record deliveries of approximately 112,000 vehicles. In 2019, we delivered approximately 367,500 vehicles, 50% more than the previous year and in line with our full year guidance.”
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“We continue to focus on expanding production in both the US as well as our newly launched facility in Shanghai. Despite breaking ground at Gigafactory Shanghai less than 12 months ago, we have already produced just under 1,000 customer salable cars and have begun deliveries. We have also demonstrated production run-rate capability of greater than 3,000 units per week, excluding local battery pack production which began in late December.”
Deloitte says, “The renewable energy industry is primed to enter a new phase of growth driven largely by increasing customer demand, cost competitiveness, innovation, and collaboration. Companies that are ready to innovate, collaborate, and seize new opportunities will likely thrive in a new phase of renewable growth.”
2020 renewable energy industry trends
Renewables’ costs competitiveness ushers in a new era of competition
The door is ajar for new offshore wind opportunities and may open wider in 2020
Growing resiliency imperative may mean an increasing role for renewables and storage
Collaboration is key to innovation in the renewable sector
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Obama Administration Announces Billions in Lending Authority for Renewable Energy Projects and to Modernize the Grid
Loan Guarantees Will Help Create New Jobs while Fostering Clean Energy Innovation
Washington, DC – July 29, 2009U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the Department of Energy will provide up to $30 billion in loan guarantees, depending on the applications and market conditions, for renewable energy projects. Another $750 million will support several billion dollars more in loan guarantees for projects that increase the reliability, efficiency and security of the nation’s transmission system. The two new loan guarantee solicitations announced today are being funded partly through the Recovery Act and partly through 2009 appropriations.
“These investments will be used to create jobs, spur the development of innovative clean energy technologies, and help ensure a smart, strong and secure grid that will deliver renewable power more effectively and reliably,” said Secretary Chu. “This administration has set a goal of doubling renewable electricity generation over the next three years. To achieve that goal, we need to accelerate renewable project development by ensuring access to capital for advanced technology projects. We also need a grid that can move clean energy from the places it can be produced to the places where it can be used and that can integrate variable sources of power, like wind and solar.”
The lending authority includes:
Up to $8.5 billion in lending authority supported by 2009 annual appropriations for renewable energy.
Up to $2 billion in subsidy costs, provided by the Recovery Act, to support billions in loans for renewable energy and electric power transmission projects.
Up to $500 million in subsidy costs to support loans for cutting edge biofuel projects funded by the Recovery Act.
Up to $750 million in subsidy costs, provided by the Recovery Act, to support loans for large transmission infrastructure projects in the U.S. that use commercial technologies and begin construction by September 30, 2011.
The two solicitations issued today mark the sixth and seventh rounds of solicitations by the Department’s Loan Guarantee Program, which encourages the commercial use of new or improved energy technologies to help foster clean energy projects. Applications will be accepted over the next 45 days. The Department has streamlined its processes to accelerate these new loan solicitations. By investing in both renewable energy technology for generating electricity and technologies to modernize the country's transmission system, the Recovery Act targets the full integration of renewable energy sources onto the electric grid.
Read more information on this solicitation and the Department’s Loan Guarantee Program. Additional loan guarantee solicitations funded by the Recovery Act will be announced soon.
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PETRA SOLAR’S $200 MILLION CONTRACT WITH PSE&G WILL RESULT IN LARGEST POLE-ATTACHED SOLAR INSTALLATION IN WORLD
Manufacturing Site Will Produce “Smart” Solar PV Systems; 100 Green Jobs to Be Created
(July 29, 2009 – South Plainfield, NJ) – Petra Solar, Inc., the leading provider of innovative photovoltaic (PV) solutions for utilities, will be producing 200,000 smart solar systems for installation on PSE&G utility poles and street light poles in the largest pole-attached solar installation in the world, following the NJ Board of Public Utilities approval of a new PSE&G program today. Petra Solar will also be creating more than 100 green jobs in installation, research and development, operational and manufacturing of the pole-mounted, grid-connected solar PV system.
In a contract of about $200 million with PSE&G, Petra Solar will make units for 200,000 poles in New Jersey’s six largest cities and 300 rural and suburban communities in PSE&G’s service territory. Over the 3½ year life of the contract, Petra will add the green jobs to its employee base of 40-plus employees, most of whom work in the company’s South Plainfield headquarters and manufacturing facility.
Shihab Kuran, President and CEO of Petra Solar, said, “This contract is transformational for us. We are tripling in size and will start hiring immediately. We invite those interested in applying for positions to visit the company’s website at www.petrasolar.com.”
Kuran added, “We at Petra Solar are very pleased to enter a contract with PSE&G to provide 200,000 pole-mounted, grid-connected solar systems. This effort exemplifies the Obama and Corzine administration goals of transforming energy technology into energy employment opportunities while at the same time addressing global energy and climate change challenges.”
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Oil and Gas Technology Solutions Company, Wescorp Energy (OTCBB:WSCE) ,enters into Joint Venture Partnership with Cancen Oil Canada Corporation (COCC)
HOUSTON, TX and CALGARY, July 29 - Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTC.BB: WSCE), an oil and gas technology solutions provider and Cancen Oil Canada Corporation, an Oilfield Waste Management and Processing company based in western Canada, have entered into a 50:50 joint venture agreement. Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, a combination of a minimum of 12 H2O Maxx water units and HCXT Solids units will be strategically installed over the next 12 months at Cancen's facilities to significantly increase efficiency and reduce operating costs. As Cancen expands its operation, it is expected to be installing additional units. In addition, it is anticipated that the joint venture will build additional portable units to provide remote on-site remediation for a number of Cancen's clients.
Wescorp and Cancen are completing an assessment of Cancen's facilities, and by August 23 Cancen will post a $1,000,000 irrevocable line of credit for the immediate construction of three units to be deployed at Cancen's facilities.
Under the terms of the agreement, Wescorp will be responsible for providing the intellectual property and technical support. Cancen will be responsible for operating and managing the joint venture and funding the operations, including the construction and deployment costs of all H2O Maxx and HCXT remediation units.
The joint venture will share in the revenue generated by the use of Wescorp's H2O Maxx and HCXT units at Cancen's facilities. Revenue from each unit will be shared between Wescorp and Cancen. Upon initial operation of the remediation units, the revenue will be split 25:75 (Wescorp: Cancen) until 110% of the construction costs are repaid to Cancen. Thereafter, the revenue will be shared on a 50:50 basis.
Cancen operates a number of waste processing facilities in western Canada. Its mission is to provide safe and effective disposal of hydrocarbon waste material through specialized processes in an effort to prevent oil from entering neighboring ecosystems. Cancen creates value through on-site disposal of produced water, hydrocarbon recovery, general cleanup and disposal of slop oil, tank bottoms and crude treatment. Through a three-staged process, Cancen custom treats, then blends, the crude into high quality saleable oil.
"This is a very significant signing for Wescorp. The partnership with Cancen will allow Wescorp to immediately participate in a multi-billion dollar oilfield waste management and processing industry in western Canada," commented Doug Biles, President and CEO of Wescorp Energy. "Wescorp anticipates the joint venture revenue model will result in a significantly higher revenue stream than that of a daily lease model."
"Cancen is delighted to be the joint venture partner of Wescorp Energy," stated Keith Talbot, President of Cancen Oil Canada Corporation. "Wescorp's leading edge water and solids remediation technologies are a perfect fit into our business model and will allow Cancen to become a technological leader in the oilfield waste processing industry in western Canada. With the addition of Wescorp's technologies, we expect our business to grow exponentially."
H2Omaxx is a commercially proven, safe, effective and economical process for cleaning and separating oil and solids from produced water using patented technology. Test results on the H2Omaxx unit have been shown to reduce the oil content in produced water to less than 0.001% or 10 parts per million oil allowing oil and gas operators to reduce, reuse, and recycle water.
The HCXT solids remediation unit is a commercially proven, safe, effective and economical process for the extraction and cleaning of hydrocarbon-laden sediments and solids. The technology uses biodegradable chemicals to separate heavy oil from solids including drilling cuttings and fine sands and clays from oil sand production.
About Wescorp
Wescorp Energy Inc. (www.wescorpenergy.com) is an oil and gas operations solutions company focused on commercializing technologies that overcome tough operations challenges facing oil and gas operators today. Wescorp combines its intellectual capital, oil and gas industry experience, best practices methodologies and its market offerings to deliver these solutions in a timely, economic and environmentally friendly manner.
Wescorp shares currently trade on the NASD.OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "WSCE".
Any statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, and involve risks and uncertainties. Potential factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Information on the potential factors that could affect the Company's actual results of operations is included in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks may be further discussed in periodic reports and registration statements to be filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future.
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Solar Stocks Sector Close- Up; Chinese Solar Stocks Lead the Way
POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –July 24 , 2009 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within Investorideas.com presents a sector close-up pf publicly traded solar stocks for July 24, 2009. Chinese solar stocks China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSUN) and SunPower Corporation (NasdaqGS: SPWRA), SunPower Corporation (NasdaqGS: SPWRB) had gains of
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Chinese Solar Stock News - China Sunergy (Nasdaq: CSUN ), Provides Update on Selected 2009 Second Quarter Estimated ResultsNANJING, China, July 24 2009 -- China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSUN ), a specialized solar cell manufacturer based in Nanjing, China, today announced an update regarding several estimated financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.
China Sunergy's second quarter solar cell shipments slightly exceeded the previously announced guidance of 35MW to 40MW. Gross profit margin is expected to be around 9%, compared with prior guidance of a positive low single digit number. China Sunergy also expects to return to quarterly profitability for the second quarter of 2009.
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Solar Stocks Sector Close-Up, Trading July 24, 2009
Akeena Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:AKNS) trading up at $1.34, up $0.09 (7.20%) 11:45am ET
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ASTI) trading $8.18, up 0.04 (0.49%) 11:08am ET
Canadian Solar Inc. (NasdaqGM: CSIQ) trading at $ 5.69, up 0.73 (14.72%) 11:48am ET
Evergreen Solar Inc (NASDAQ:ESLR) trading at $2.28, up $ 0.11 (5.07%) 12:12pm ET
First Solar, Inc. (NasdaqGS: FSLR) trading at $172.07, up $14.29 (9.06%) 12:14pm ET
GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC) trading at $1.16 - 1.18
JA Solar (Nasdaq: JASO) trading at $5.08 0.30 (6.28%) 12:17pm ET
SunPower Corporation (NasdaqGS: SPWRA) trading at $31.04, up $6.19 (24.91%)
SunPower Corporation (NasdaqGS: SPWRB) trading at $27.35, up 5.83 (27.09%) 12:06pm ET
Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd (NYSE:STP) trading at $19.80, up 0.87 (4.60%) 12:26PM ET
Yingli Green Energy (NYSE: YGE) trading at $4.57, up 1.00 (7.37%) 12:27pm ET
XsunX Inc: (OTCBB: XSNX) trading at $0.12 - 0.137
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GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), an alternative energy company developing renewable energy solutions. GWS stands for GreenWindSolar. Our products and solutions are part of the new "microgeneration" movement that is transforming the way everyday people provide for their energy needs. Through a growing line of solar and wind-powered products ranging from handheld devices that can recharge an iPod to wind turbines for point-of-use alternative energy generation, GWS is leading the way in the emerging microgeneration marketplace. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Magnegas Corporation (OTCBB:MNGA) is the producer of MagneGas(TM), a natural gas alternative and metal cutting fuel made from liquid waste such as sewage, sludge, manure and certain industrial and oil based liquid wastes. The Company's patented Plasma Arc Flow(TM) process gasifies liquid waste, creating a clean burning fuel that is essentially interchangeable with natural gas, but with lower green house gas emissions. MagneGas(TM) can be used for metal cutting, cooking, and heating or powering bi fuel automobiles.
XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OB) is an established solar energy company, is developing a breakthrough thin-film photovoltaic (TFPV) cross-industry technology that may soon utilize the excess manufacturing capacity of the hard disc drive (HDD) industry to mass produce high efficiency, low cost solar cells to truly capture the power of the sun. Our mass production, cross-industry technology breakthrough will increase cell efficiency, improve production speeds and yields, and dramatically lower the cost for solar cells. This novel approach bridges the gap between inexpensive thin-film and high efficiency silicon wafer technologies to produce solar cells for multiple market segments and a wide variety of applications. The mass production of individual, high performance, flexible solar cells – like solar building blocks – will allow solar power to finally compete effectively against other sources of electrical energy by driving the cost to less than $1 per watt. XsunX's extensive solar expertise, experience and proprietary technology will allow us to seek joint ventures with larger companies and generate revenue through licensing fees and manufacturing royalties.
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POINT ROBERTS, Washington, Delta B.C- July 17 , 2009 www.InvestorIdeas.com a global investor research portal covering leading sectors including water, renewable energy, environment stocks and fuel cell stocks, previews the current environment and green stocks directory for investors researching cleantech and green stocks.
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GeneralAccelerate Power Systems Inc. (TSX:APS.V) AccelRate's proprietary charging technology functions effectively with batteries of all conventional chemistries and sizes in industrial, portable, power tool, military and transportation applications. AccelRate's technology provides customers with up to 80% decreased charging time, increased battery lifetime due to improved heat management, and decreased energy use.
Acorn Factor (NasdaqGM:ACFN) Acorn Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded holding company focused on two goals: improving the efficiency of the energy grid and reducing the environmental impact of the energy sector. Acorn's operating companies leverage advanced technologies to transform the existing energy infrastructure. Acorn's strategy is to take primarily controlling positions in companies led by great entrepreneurs and add value by supporting those companies with marketing, strategy and business development. Acorn Energy is a global company with equity interests in CoaLogix, Comverge, Coreworx, DSIT and GridSense.
ADA-ES (NASDAQCM:ADES) ADA-ES is a leader in clean coal technology and the associated specialty chemicals. The Company develops and implements proprietary environmental technology and specialty chemicals that enable coal-fueled power plants to enhance existing air pollution control equipment, maximize capacity and improve operating efficiencies. Through its largest segment, Mercury Emission Control, ADA-ES supplies activated carbon injection systems, activated carbon (AC), mercury measurement instrumentation, and related services. To meet the needs of the power industry for mercury control, the Company is developing state-of-the-art facilities to produce AC with the first plant projected to come on-line in 2010. Additionally, the Company is developing technologies for power plants to address issues related to the emissions of carbon dioxide..
Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. (NasdaqCM:AERT) Since 1989, AERT has pioneered the use of recycled polyethylene plastic in the manufacture of composite building materials. With its constantly evolving portfolio of patented and proprietary recycling technologies, AERT has been widely recognized as a leader in resource conservation innovation and received the EPA Award for Environmental Excellence for its process of converting scrap plastic to composite outdoor decking. AERT converts reclaimed plastic and wood fiber waste into quality outdoor decking systems, fence systems, and door and window components. The Company is the exclusive manufacturer of Weyerhaeuser ChoiceDek® decking, which is available in multiple colors and is sold in all Lowe's Home Improvement stores. AERT operates manufacturing facilities in Springdale and Lowell with a state-of-the-art recycling facility under construction in Watts, Oklahoma. This LEED certified recycling facility is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2009.
Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina worldwide Alcoa offers recycling of aluminum cans and is involved in a campaign of emission reductions from all of its facilities as part of its 2020 Strategic Framework for Sustainability plan.
Alexco Resource Corp. (TSX:AXR.TO) Alexco's business is to unlock value and manage risk at mature, closed or abandoned mine sites through integration and implementation of the Company's core competencies which include management of environmental services, execution of mine reclamation and closure operations and if appropriate, rejuvenation of exploration and development activity.
Altek Power Systems Inc. (TSX:APK.V) Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Altek Power Corporation develops timely, profitable and environmentally responsible energy solutions.
Amanasu Environment Corporation (OTCBB:AMSU) Amanasu Environment Corporation engages in the research and development of waste management methodologies.
Amerex Group, Inc. (OTCBB:AEXG) AMEREX Companies are innovators of the most advanced environmental remediation services and technologies, delivering our Best Solutions to clients nationwide. Our services span urgent needs in waste management, treatment and disposal. We work ardently to provide safe, convenient and affordable solutions for our client's specific needs, always maintaining a focus on compliance.
American Ecology Corporation (NASDAQGS:ECOL) American Ecology Corporation, based in Boise, Idaho, provides radioactive, PCB, hazardous and non-hazardous waste services to refineries and chemical production facilities, manufacturers, utilities, steel mills, medical and academic institutions and government customers throughout the nation. American Ecology is the oldest radioactive and hazardous waste services company in the United States.
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POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –July 13 , 2009 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within Investorideas.com, previews the current global directory of renewable energy stocks for investors following the sector, with a list of publicly traded solar stocks.
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The www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com and Investorideas.com current Renewable Energy featured showcase stocks include wind/solar company GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), natural gas alternative, Magnegas Corporation (OTCBB: MNGA) and thin film solar company XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OB).
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Photovoltaic & Solar Stocks3S Swiss Solar Systems AG (XETRA: S3V.DE; OTCPK: TSIJF) is the world's technological market leader for manual and semi-automatic production facilities for the manufacture of solar modules. In co-operation with partners, 3S Swiss Solar Systems also integrates its production facilities into full automatic, turnkey production lines. As a company dedicated to the solar industry, 3S Swiss Solar Systems plans and develops innovative, building-integrated solar systems. These are licensed to customers who apply production facilities from 3S Swiss Solar Systems or produced in the company's own manufacturing facilities. The know-how, which is accumulated from the conception and production of solar modules flows directly into the further development of the production facilities.
Abengoa (MCE: ABG.MC) Abengoa (Spain) is a technology company that applies innovative solutions for sustainable development in the infrastructures, environment and energy sectors. It is a listed company with treasury stock of 2.574,77 million euro (14/12/2006) and is present in more than seventy countries where it operates with its five Business Units: Solar, Bioenergy, Environmental Services, Information Technologies, and Industrial Engineering and Construction.
Accelerate Power Systems Inc. (TSX:APS.V) AccelRate's objective is to become the licensor-of-choice to industry leaders in additional target markets, including portable, power tools, transportation, and mililitary applications. In addition, AccelRate will investigate further market opportunities for use of its unique, patented product. Additional opportunities exist to incorporate AccelRate technology. For example, other applications that could benefit by using AccelRate technology include solar and/or wind power systems, emergency systems, remote control toys, and others.
Acciona SA (MCE:ANA.MC) Spanish construction co with a new green building and environmental focus. 24MW solar panel plant in Moura Portugal, building 91MW solar power plant in Portugal. Subsidiary Solargenix was the system integrator and provider of the parabolic troughs for the 64MW Nevada 1 solar thermal plant (100,000 ft2 of parabolic mirrors 15' tall in 6 rows 1200' long) at Boulder City Nevada for Arizona Public Service Corp. In Spain the co sets up 'Solar Gardens' - 400 trackers with 279 owners of the individual trackers makes an interesting business model for building solar tracker parks
Acro Energy Technologies Corporation (TSX:ART.V) is focused on the consolidation and growth of renewable energy companies, primarily in the United States residential solar installation market. Acro Energy Technologies continues to evaluate suitable acquisition candidates across North America.
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AEIS) Advanced Energy® develops innovative power and control technologies that enable high-growth, plasma thin-film manufacturing processes worldwide, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage products, solar cells, architectural glass, and other advanced product applications. Advanced Energy® also develops grid connect inverters for the solar energy market
Air Water International Corp. (OTCPK:AWTI) and its subsidiaries engage in the development and marketing of solar energy systems and systems for the extraction of drinking water from the air. It offers portable photovoltaic cells in leather and plastic cases for consumer electronic products; photovoltaic consumer energy panel products; and solar power systems to government and industrial users worldwide.
AIXTRON AG (OTCPK:AXTMF) AIXTRON's semiconductor product portfolio offers Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Atomic Vapor Deposition (AVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) systems with cutting-edge technology for Logic, DRAM, eDRAM, Flash, MIM and Thin Film Head applications.
Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQCM:AKNS) Founded in 2001, Akeena Solar's philosophy is simple: We believe producing clean electricity directly from the sun is the right thing to do for our environment and economy. Akeena Solar has grown to become one of the largest installers of residential and small commercial solar power systems in the United States, serving customers directly in California, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Aleo Solar (XETRA:AS1.DE; OTCPK:AEORF) Aleo solar AG, (Germany) with its sales and distribution facilities in Oldenburg (Lower Saxony) and manufacturing facility in Prenzlau (Brandenburg), was founded in September 2001 and manufactures solar modules based on silicon cells. The manufacturing facility in Prenzlau has an annual capacity of 90 megawatts and is thus one of the largest solar module production sites. In 2005, the company achieved a turnover of 106.9 million euros with around 230 employees. Since July 2006, aleo solar AG (DE000A0JM634) has been listed on the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. By acquiring shares in the Brandenburg-based technology company Johanna Solar Technology GmbH, aleo solar AG has gained access to the promising future of thin-film technology.
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Magnegas Corporation (OTCBB:MNGA) is the producer of MagneGas(TM), a natural gas alternative and metal cutting fuel made from liquid waste such as sewage, sludge, manure and certain industrial and oil based liquid wastes. The Company's patented Plasma Arc Flow(TM) process gasifies liquid waste, creating a clean burning fuel that is essentially interchangeable with natural gas, but with lower green house gas emissions. MagneGas(TM) can be used for metal cutting, cooking, heating or powering bi fuel automobiles.
XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OB) is a thin-film photovoltaic ("TFPV") company that is executing a phased plan to build and operate 100+ mega-watts (MW) of thin film solar module manufacturing capacity. The Company is working to implement the installation of its base production infrastructure in Oregon, USA and develop initial production capacities necessary to service sales agreements as soon as possible.
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Solar Stocks Sector Close-Up- Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI ), XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OB)
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Akeena Solar Scheduled to Report Second Quarter 2009 ResultsLOS GATOS, Calif., July 9, 2009 - Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, will announce its second quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, July 30, 2009. The company will host a conference call on the same day at 11:00 A.M. Pacific (2:00 P.M. Eastern).
To access the call in the U.S., please dial 877-866-5534 and for international callers dial 706-634-1178 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. The pass code is 17769114. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and available for replay for 90 days at www.akeena.com.
Solar Company XsunX Launches News Website
XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OTCBB) an established solar energy company, is preparing to launch its new web site providing information on the company’s recently announced expanded business plans. The company’s new web site will provide information on the development of its joint venture product manufacturing program and exciting new cross-industry thin film solar technology that XsunX has begun developing.
Ascent Solar Exceeds 10% Module Efficiency MilestoneTHORNTON, Colo.--July 8, 2009 --Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI ), a developer of state-of-the-art flexible thin-film solar modules, today announced that it has achieved its initial target module efficiency goal of 10.0% for its flexible Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenide (CIGS) monolithically integrated modules.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has independently verified that the modules measured as high as 10.4% in conversion efficiency. The modules tested at NREL were standard 429 cm2 modules produced by the company’s 1.5MW production line that was put into commercial production in the first quarter of 2009.
Dr. Prem Nath, Sr. Vice President of Production Operations for Ascent Solar, stated, “This is a significant breakthrough in demonstrating our ability to manufacture monolithically integrated flexible CIGS modules with greater than 10% module efficiency in commercial production. Ascent’s high-volume 30MW commercial plant is scheduled to commence initial production at the beginning of 2010. Module efficiency of 10.0% is a vital element for our low-cost-per-watt manufacturing goal in high volume and will establish Ascent Solar as a leader in the production of lightweight flexible photovoltaics used for portable power and building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products.”
Solar Stocks Sector Close-Up, Trading July 9, 2009
Akeena Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:AKNS) trading up at $1.09, up 0.03 (2.83%) 11:33am
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ASTI) trading up at $7.73, up 0.10 (1.31%)
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) trading up at $10.28, up $ 0.70 (7.31%) 11:50am ET
Evergreen Solar Inc (NASDAQ:ESLR) trading up at $2.10, up $ 0.05 (2.44%) 11:48am ET
GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), Day's Range: $1.65 - $1.76
JA Solar (Nasdaq: JASO) trading up at $3.77, up 0.28 (8.02%) 11:56am ET
SunPower Corporation (NasdaqGS: SPWRA) trading up at $23.29 up 0.07 (0.30%) 11:57am ET
Yingli Green Energy (NYSE: YGE) trading up at $11.08 0.77 (7.47%) 11:58am ET
XsunX Inc: (OTCBB: XSNX) Day's Range: 0.10 - 0.1070
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T. Boone Pickens Declares “Energy Independence Day” on Year Anniversary of Pickens Plan
T. Boone Pickens Declares “Energy Independence Day” on Year Anniversary of Pickens Plan Pickens Joins Bipartisan Group of Congressional Leaders on Capitol Hill to Promote Natural Gas Legislation
WASHINGTON--July 8 2009 --Energy expert T. Boone Pickens today declared “Energy Independence Day” on the one year anniversary of the launch of the Pickens Plan. This declaration clearly affirms the ongoing American commitment to ending our addiction to foreign oil.
Pickens marked the anniversary by joining a large bipartisan group of Congressional leaders in the House and the Senate at the U.S. Capitol Building to recognize legislation supporting the sale and use of vehicles that run on clean, domestic natural gas. Pickens appeared with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) to introduce the NAT GAS Act. Pickens also joined Representatives Dan Boren (D-OK), John Larson (D-CT) and John Sullivan (R-OK) and several other bipartisan cosponsors of HR 1835, the NAT GAS Act, introduced on April 1 of this year.
“From here on, July 8th will be recognized as Energy Independence Day, honoring the dedicated members of the Pickens Plan, our leaders in Washington who are taking action to promote energy reform, and the commitment of millions of Americans to break our addiction to foreign oil,” said Pickens.
The Pickens Plan was launched to address what the energy industry veteran has called “the greatest transfer of wealth in human history,” the approximately $475 billion the U.S. paid for foreign oil in 2008. America now relies on foreign nations — many of them unfriendly to the U.S. — for nearly 70 percent of its oil needs, a figure Pickens calls the greatest threat to America’s economic and national security.
“I applaud the Congressional leaders I stand with here today in our nation’s Capitol for their dedication to energy reform. By introducing and supporting legislation that encourages making better use of the abundant resources on our own soil, they are helping create the comprehensive energy plan this country has been lacking for 40 years. America’s national and economic security depends on moving off foreign oil as quickly as possible -- their commitment to keeping energy debate on the forefront is moving us one step closer,” continued Pickens. “We’ve accomplished a lot in a year, including elevating this issue to the national agenda and pressing for immediate action. We have made great progress in the past year, but there is still work to be done. We must keep fighting for a brighter, cleaner domestic energy future.”
In just one year, the Pickens Plan accomplishments include:
•Pickens built an advocacy base-- the Pickens New Energy Army-- of nearly 1.6 million members representing virtually every state and congressional district in the United States •The Pickens Plan website (www.pickensplan.com) has received over 17 million hits and was among the top 1,000 sites worldwide in the first month •Pickens secured nearly 2.7 billion media impressions •Pickens traveled to 35 states, 74 cities and hosted 22 Town Hall Meetings to promote the plan and to educate Americans on the threat imported oil has on our economy and security •Energy reform and foreign oil dependency were elevated to key issues in the 2008 election cycle, and Pickens met with both Presidential candidates on the campaign trail •Pickens participated in the Center For American Progress Action Fund’s National Clean Energy Summit, which was held in early 2009 to discuss America’s energy future; participants included President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Honorary Chairman Senator Harry Reid, Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Pickens and several other leading decision policy makers •Approximately 450 bipartisan elected officials have signed the Pickens Pledge for Energy Independence, including 55 U.S. Representatives, 9 U.S. Senators, and 13 Governors •Dozens of corporate and third-party supporters include leading environmentalist Robert Kennedy Jr., American Electric Power, The American Wind Energy Association, AutoNation, Owens Corning, The Propane Education & Resources Council, NGVAmerica and the Sierra Club •Legislative successes that have included incentives that will transform domestic energy production, transmission, and distribution by allowing for a smarter and better grid and focusing investment in renewable technology through tax credits, grants, and loan guarantees •Legislative initiatives moving forward in the House and Senate including a national renewable electricity standard, transmission reform, a green bank to finance America’s move to domestic energy sources, and conversion of trucking fleets to natural gas What Others Have Said About the Pickens Plan:
“I've really come to admire Boone Pickens, he's someone who's made a fortune in oil and he said before he died he wanted to do something for his country and he's doing that.”
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
“I want to congratulate my very good friend T. Boone Pickens on the first Anniversary of the Pickens Plan. I’m so proud of the tremendous work that Boone is doing to transform our energy future…Congratulations, and once again, a Happy Energy Independence Day.”
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
“United States of America, our country, is the only nation that can lead the world when a crisis like this looms. And in order to lead the world, we have to restore the momentum and the can-do spirit that - Boone Pickens exemplifies this - let’s go and let’s do this.”
Former Vice President Al Gore
“T. Boone Pickens is celebrating the first anniversary of the Pickens Plan. Since we joined in hosting a Town Hall meeting on Capitol Hill for House and Senate staffers, we have been working together to help America understand that investing in clean energy is not just an investment in a cleaner, greener America. The Pickens Plan will have an immediate impact on creating jobs and keeping American dollars on American soil.”
“We are proud of our partnership with the Pickens Plan and congratulate Boone and all of the 1.6 million members of the Pickens Plan Army on the first anniversary of the Pickens Plan.”
Owens Corning Chairman Mike Thaman
“Last December, the American Lung Association joined with Mayor Mike Bloomberg and T. Boone Pickens at an event in New York City to mark the occasion of the American Lung Association’s support of the Pickens Plan. Since that time many other groups have followed our lead in supporting an energy plan that will have a significant positive impact on air quality throughout the nation. The American Lung Association would like to congratulate Boone Pickens on the first anniversary of the Pickens Plan. We urge everyone to join in this effort.”
American Lung Association President and CEO Charles D. Connor
About the Pickens Plan
Unveiled on July 8, 2008 by T. Boone Pickens, the Pickens Plan is a detailed solution for ending the United States’ growing dependence on foreign oil. Last year, when oil prices reached $140/barrel, America was spending about $700 billion for foreign oil, equaling the greatest transfer of wealth in human history. That figure has decreased some while oil prices have retreated, but the U.S. is still dependent on foreign nations for nearly 70 percent of its oil, representing a continuing national security and national economic threat. The plan calls for expanding the use of domestic renewable resources, such as wind and solar, in power generation and using our abundant supplies of natural gas as a transportation fuel, replacing more than one-third of our imported oil.
More than 1.6 million people have joined the Pickens Army through the website www.pickensplan.com, which has had over 17,000,000 hits. For more information on the Pickens Plan please visit our website www.pickensplan.com.
Contacts For T. Boone PickensJay Rosser, 214-265-4165Jay@bpcap.netorMelissa McKay, 212-446-1898press@pickensplan.com
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Green Investor News: Natural Gas Alternative Company Magnegas Corporation (OTCBB: MNGA) Secures $1.2 million PO
Green Investor News: Natural Gas Alternative Company Magnegas Corporation (OTCBB: MNGA) Secures Asset Purchase and Distribution Agreements for Previously Announced $1.2 million Equipment Purchase Order
POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –July 7, 2009 – Investorideas.com and www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within Investorideas.com, feature news h- lites from Magnegas Corporation (OTCBB:MNGA) and GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC).
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MagneGas Cements Previously Announced $1.2 Million Purchase Order with Definitive Agreements
Signed Asset Purchase and Distribution Agreements Lock in Business
MagneGas Corporation (www.magnegas.com) ("MagneGas" or the "Company") (OTCBB: MNGA), a producer of a metal cutting fuel and natural gas alternative made from liquid waste, announced today that it has secured signed Asset Purchase and Distribution Agreements (the "Agreements") for the previously announced $1.2 million equipment purchase order and subsequent launch of the Philippines and Vietnam markets. MagneGas previously entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on May 18, 2009 and these Agreements now solidify that business and the remaining payments timeline. MagneGas has already received a $100,000 deposit from purchaser American Investment Co. ("American") which will pay MagneGas the remaining $1.1 million according to the following schedule:
$390,000 to commence construction, payable on or before December 1, 2009; and
Balance of $710,000 due prior to delivery of the refinery (refineries typically take 3 - 6 months to complete)
"We strongly believe that this demonstrated ability to convert stated interest to financial commitment is a significant leap forward for MagneGas," stated Company President Richard Connelly. "With the signing of these Agreements we have moved definitively from potential to progress."
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GWS Technologies Inc. Retains DME Capital LLC to Implement Global Investor Relations Program
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- GWS Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC) announced that it has retained DME Capital LLC, a New York based Investor Relations firm to expand the Company’s strategic investor relations program.
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Renewable Energy Stocks Sector Close-Up on Solar Stocks -Evergreen Solar (NASDAQ:ESLR) upgraded by JP Morgan
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*Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 1, 2009- a leading national installer and distributor of solar power systems, today announced the installation of its award winning Andalay solar panel system at Silver Mountain Vineyards, a certified organic vineyard and winery nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Northern California.
*Evergreen Solar (NASDAQ:ESLR) upgraded by JP Morgan
*GWS Technologies (OTCBB: GWSC) Announces New Consultant Fred Wagenhals
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), an alternative energy company developing renewable energy solutions, announced today that it has retained Fred Wagenhals to serve as a manufacturing, product development and marketing consultant to the company. Mr. Wagenhals has also been appointed to the company’s advisory board.
*ICP Solar Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR.OB, FRANKFURT: K1U.F), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary solar panels and products, today announced that it has signed a global licensing agreement with Energizer (NYSE: ENR - News). Under the terms of this agreement, Energizer, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of primary batteries and flashlights, will grant ICP Solar the global rights to its trade name for solar-powered chargers and related products. The agreement, to run three (3) years, takes effect immediately.
Akeena Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:AKNS) trading at $1.29, up $0.02 (1.57%) 1:13pm ET
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ASTI) trading at $8.44, up 0.54 (6.84%) 1:11pm ET
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) trading at$12.20, down 0.21 (1.69%) 1:15pm ET
Evergreen Solar Inc (NASDAQ:ESLR) trading at $2.42, up 0.27 (12.56%) 1:16pm ET
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) trading at $156.46, up 1.17 (0.75%) 1:16pm ET
GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), trading at $ 1.66, up $0.15 (9.93%)
JA Solar (Nasdaq: JASO) trading at $4.43, down 0.13 (2.85%) 1:11PM ET
SunPower Corporation (NasdaqGS: SPWRA) trading at $26.76, down 0.30 (1.11%) 1:18pm ET
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) trading at $26.34, up $0.65 (2.53%)
Yingli Green Energy (NYSE: YGE) trading at 13.86, down 0.30 (2.12%) 1:20pm ET
XsunX Inc: (OTCBB: XSNX) trading at $0.13, up 0.0050 (4.00%)
GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), GWS stands for GreenWindSolar. We are a renewable energy technology company developing and marketing solar and wind-powered renewable energy products and solutions. Our products and solutions are part of the new microgeneration movement that is transforming the way businesses and consumers provide for their energy needs.
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HomeCOMMENTARYOnce dusty and dark Koidu now enjoys paved roads and electricity , thanks to President Ernest Koroma.
Once dusty and dark Koidu now enjoys paved roads and electricity , thanks to President Ernest Koroma.
January 31, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU COMMENTARY, EDITORIAL, Uncategorized 0
By KABS KANU :
Koidu, the capital of diamond-rich Kono District, never reflected the economic status of the district.
You would hardly believe that it was the part of Sierra Leone where the rich diamond mines that make Sierra Leone both famous and infamous reside.
Streets in the main city of the diamond-prosperous district were unpaved and full of potholes, an ironic commentary of abuse, neglect and callousness to areas where countries get their riches, so common in Africa. It was the same story in Liberia where the streets of Bong Mines failed to reflect the economic importance of the area. In DR Congo, the story is no different.
KOIDU CITY DURING PRESIDENT KOROMA’S TIME
But the narrative is changing in Sierra Leone , thanks to President Ernest Bai Koroma , a man in a hurry to modernize and develop his country. Since he came to power in 2007, President Koroma has embarked on massive infrastructural development projects that have rid the country of the shame of once being one of the most underdeveloped and backward nations in Africa.
Sierra Leone has become a tremendous works yard with construction machines rumbling everywhere .
PAVED ROADS AND STREET LIGHTS IN KONO
The President who has changed the face of Sierra Leone has made Kono District one of his priority concerns. It was therefore no surprise when the caterpillars, road graders and heavy construction machines rolled in . Today, Kono is a city changed , with paved roads to add to the electricity that President Koroma had also restored in the city.
Many sons and daughters of Kono are now delighted with their city. Koidu is beginning to reflect its importance in the socio-economic and political structure of Sierra Leone.
WE BRING YOU PHOTOS OF THE CHANGING FACE OF KONO, PROVIDED BY A SON OF THE LAND, KEMOH SIDIBAY.
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Date: 24th October 2017
Renee Zellweger to Play Judy Garland in new Drama.
Bridget Jones star Renée Zellweger is set to play Judy Garland in Judy, based on the true story of the stage and screen icon's final concerts in London.
Pathe and Calamity Films are backing the project, based on a script by Tom Edge (The Crown, Lovesick) and to be directed by Tony nominee and two-time Olivier winner Rupert Goold, with production set to start February 2018. BAFTA winner David Livingstone (Pride) will produce for Calamity Films.
Judy will chronicle Garland's arrival in swinging 1968 London to perform in a series of sellout shows. It has been 30 years since "the world's greatest entertainer" shot to global fame in The Wizard of Oz and as she prepares for the concerts, she battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, while also embarking on a courtship with Mickey Dean, her soon-to-be fifth husband.
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Elsa E. Olmeda, “Elsie”, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at the age of 84.
Elsa was born on September 20, 1934 in Comerio, Puerto Rico to the late Eleuterio Olmeda and Rita Aguayo. At an early age her family moved to New York City shortly after the death of her father. Elsa graduated from Monroe College in 1955. She retired for the PA Department of Transportation after 30 years of service.
Elsa was a member of Saint Margaret Mary Church where she was a member of the choir. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and was a talented seamstress like her mother Rita. She was passionate about her crafting and especially loved to make wreaths for her family and friends.
Most of all, Elsa valued faith, family and cherished her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by; her son, Carlo (Luisa) Ubaldini, daughter, Jane (David) Horn, grandchildren; Amanda, Carlos, Marie, David, and Jacob and great grandchildren; Makayla, Angelo, Brayden, Dominic, and Brextyn, and her two brothers Amilcar and Homero Olmeda, along with many nieces and nephews.
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Q&A with Jennifer Robson
Jennifer Robson is the author of the new novel Goodnight from London. Her other books include Somewhere in France and After the War is Over. She lives in Toronto.
Q: While your other novels focused on World War I and its aftermath, your new novel focuses on World War II. Why did you decide to move on to a different time period?
A: I think it was largely a feeling of wanting to keep things fresh – it’s easy to find yourself revisiting similar themes or conflicts if you stay focused on one period for too long. And the Second World War is nothing short of a gold mine for any novelist who is looking for inspiring and memorable stories to tell.
Q: Your main character, Ruby, is an American journalist working in London, and your own grandmother was a journalist during this same time frame. What do Ruby's experiences say about the role of women journalists in the WWII era?
A: The barriers that Ruby faces, along with the prejudices against women in her profession, are pretty typical of the era; to quote my own grandmother, newspaperwomen (her preferred term) needed to have the “hide of a rhinoceros” to simply get through an ordinary workday.
Add in the dangers and emotional trauma of life in wartime, and a job that was already challenging then became even more difficult. I should add that I have many female friends who are journalists and they tell me the dinosaurs can still be found in newsrooms everywhere.
Q: You note that you had conducted oral history interviews in the 1990s with women who lived in Britain during World War II. How did these oral histories inform the writing of this book, and did you learn anything in your additional research that especially fascinated or surprised you?
A: I was really surprised, when I went back and read through the transcripts of those interviews I did twenty-odd years ago, to discover so many details of day-to-day life. That’s what made the book come alive for me – those tiny but oh-so-telling bits of information about what it was like to live through the Blitz, or feed your family under the constraints of rationing, or make over old clothes into something that lifted your spirits.
One amazing resource I turned to was the oral history archive at the Imperial War Museum in the U.K., much of which is available online. There are thousands of hours of recorded interviews with people who lived through the war, and their reminiscences are a treasure trove of information.
Simply listening to the participants speak, and hearing the way their voices would tremble when remembering a past trauma or moment of grief, was intensely moving.
It was also a useful reminder that I can only tell the stories of my fictional characters after first listening to the recollections of real people who suffered and endured and loved. Although many of them are now gone, their memories live on.
Q: I like the way you brought back a few old characters from previous books. Do you intend to continue doing that in future novels?
A: I will! One of the secondary characters from Goodnight from London plays a significant role in my next book. I don’t plan to ever return to previous characters for an entire book -- I feel as if I’d be going over old ground – but I do like the idea of expanding on the stories of secondary characters whenever possible.
Q: What are you working on now?
A: Right now I’m working on the final chapters of a novel set in London in 1947, when life in postwar Britain was especially bleak. The one bright spot for many people was the forthcoming wedding of Princess Elizabeth, and that gave me the idea of looking at the royal wedding from an interesting point of view: that of the women who helped to create the princess’s wedding gown. My working title is The Gown and it will probably hit the shelves in late 2018.
A: I am completely obsessed with The Great British Bake-Off, which I can finally watch on streaming video here in Canada, and with the Canadian version that’s now airing, The Great Canadian Baking Show.
I haven’t watched TV in years, mainly because I tend to read or do research in the evening, but if I have an hour to spare there is nothing more enjoyable or relaxing than watching people bake. It’s reality TV with none of the angst!!
--Interview with Deborah Kalb. Here's a previous Q&A with Jennifer Robson.
***BOOK GIVEAWAY!! The first to respond (in comments below) will receive a signed and personalized copy of Goodnight from London!***
DoingDewey November 17, 2017 at 1:05 PM
Surely someone else has responded already? If not, I would love a signed copy! I adored the author's previous two books and am very excited to pick this up :) Thanks for the great interview! Loved hearing about her research process.
Deborah Kalb November 17, 2017 at 3:44 PM
You're the lucky winner! Why don't you contact me through my other website, deborahkalb.com, and I'll get all the info from you. I really like her books too!
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The Post-Constitutional Election, Pt. 8: Decoupling from Reality
Saturday, February 27, 2016 9:57 AM
This (above) is a scene of "epuration sauvage," one of thousands of summary executions of accused Nazi collaborators in France at the end of World War II.
Now (below) a GOP consultant named Rick Wilson is invoking such executions for collaborating with Nazis as a means of characterizing Americans who are voting for Donald Trump.
Rick Wilson first came to my attention in August 2015 when he infamously revealed his own depravity by asking Ann Coulter on Twitter: "Does Trump pay you more for anal?"
I say "infamously," but I recogize it's probably not the case that in our widely debased society someone thus becomes "infamous." After all, this same person is still sought out for his thoughts and opinions, his judgment, by news organizations, by politicians with national races, sans worry about their reputations, and sans disinfectant. He followed up on national television in January 2016 with the following comment about Trump supporters: "Most of them are childless single men who masturbate to to anime."
Wilson may be among the worst, but he is not alone in his gutter talk on the right, where so many "thought leaders" continually lament Trump's tone.
Now things are getting really ugly.
One might look at Wilson's sloganeering about Nazi collaboration and execution and see just more excess, more squirting bile. But that is not to say it is something to dismiss as nonsense. Such calumnious Nazi references fit into a darkening pattern of Beltway Right smears against Donald Trump and Americans who have already or plan to vote for him. Already, Glenn Beck invokes "Hitler" and "Brown Shirts" to discuss Trump and Trump voters -- the latter whom Jonah Goldberg has described as "mouth-breathing anti-Semites." A post-debate report this week by Erick Erickson opens: "The white supremacists who back Trump had to be crying a bit into their swastikas. Trump said nice things about Israel." The list goes on. (Much, much more here.)
Back in October, Wilson said on MSNBC that the donor class "are still going to have to go out and put a bullet in Donald Trump. And that’s a fact." Increasingly, violent imagery is creeping into the conservatives' mix. In a piece about bringing back dueling, tongue in cheek, no doubt, The Federalist's David Harsanyi writes, "I'm not saying violence is the answer. I'm saying violence is an answer." National Review writer Charles Cooke urged this week Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio to "all-but-machine-gun him [Trump]" to the floor. On Twitter a couple of days ago, The New York Times' conservative Ross Douthat pop-referenced assasination as "good news" about "how the Trump campaign ends." He later deleted the tweet, offering petulant "apologies."
(For a reality check, imagine if any of these comments had been made about Barack Obama.)
Now, a political professional/media voice has combined some of these themes to invoke Nazism, treason, collaboration, and summary executions as a lens on the 2016 Republican primary process. One might well ask what sufurous planet he inhabits, but the answer is our own. Is this just more sick blather, or will such ideas have an impact on events? Already, the "collaboration" theme is becoming popular among anti-Trump writers.
I know no more astute analyst than, Jeff Nyquist, author most recently of The New Tactics of Global War, so I asked Jeff to comment.
The formula is: Trump's supporters are Vichy Republicans who deserve summary execution. This is justified because: (1) Trump is a Nazi. (2) Trump wants to have a New Holocaust with illegal aliens in the gas chambers of the New Auschwitz. Logically, the good conservatives must hang Trump as was done to the surviving Nazi leaders at Nuremberg, if only to preempt his crimes.
This is real insanity. And it is an insanity that has prevailed -- and will likely prevail despite Mr. Trump's best efforts. Just as last week's debate was "insane," with Dr. Carson humorously begging to be attacked, the aftermath will prove even more egregious and aberrant. This contemptible episode of political theater, with blatant lies and scandal pouring from both sides, verifies Carl Jung's thesis in The Undiscovered Self, that modernity represents a slow descent into literal madness via classic shadow-projection (accusing one's rival of one's own wickedness). Not knowing themselves, or their context, modern men can have no dignity, no seriousness, no contact with the source of their being, and therefore, a looser and looser connection with reality. With the madness comes anger, and at the end of anger is pure unadulterated violence.
It's dark out there.
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OR/15/072 Acknowledgements
Gent, C M A1, Stewart, M A1, Evans, D J1, Lamb, R2, Alcalde, J3, 4, Heinemann, N4 and Akhurst, M C1. 2015. A summary of the methodology for the seismic stratigraphic interpretation for the 'GlaciStore' bid to IODP. (Energy and Marine Geoscience Programme) British Geological Survey Internal Report, OR/15/072.
1 British Geological Survey 2 University of Manchester 3 University of Aberdeen 4 University of Edinburgh
S Holloway started this worked but retired before it was fully underway and he is thanked for his advice on many aspects of the work and for gaining permission for the use of the seismic data in the interpretation.
Statoil are thanked for access to seismic survey data to inform a cross-border seismic stratigraphic interpretation of the Mid-Quaternary to Eocene sequence across the UK and Norwegian sectors of the North Sea Basin. Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) are gratefully acknowledged for access to seismic survey data for interpretation of the shallow, sea bed to Mid-Quaternary sequence.
The preparation and submission of a pre-proposal and full proposal to IODP could not have been achieved without collaboration with the Norwegian research consortium members from SINTEF: Statoil, Lundin, IFE, University of Bergen and University of Oslo. Support for the Norwegian consortium by the CLIMIT programme is also acknowledged here.
Retrieved from ‘http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php?title=OR/15/072_Acknowledgements&oldid=44318’
OR/15/072 A summary of the methodology for the seismic stratigraphic interpretation for the 'GlaciStore' bid to IODP
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Ay yi yi. That's a tall order. Ok,
1. Trinity Church and Cemetery. 1st church in NY. The original was built in the 17th century. The cemetery holds John Jacob Astor and Alexander Hamilton. The grounds are stunning
2. South Street Seaport. Cute bars and restaurants along a seaport with an old timey feel
3. Fraunces Tavern. Was a bar then and is a bar and museum now. It was where George Washington gave his big Revolutionary War speech
4. Century 21 -- very popular shopping spot for a lot of my gal pals
5. Watch the stock exchange open
6. South Street Seaport summer outdoor concert series is always fantastic
7. Watch other tourists try to look into the 9/11 hole only to find that you can't see anything and judge them for wanting to look at it anyway
8. take a ferry to Brooklyn for dinner
9. If you're into architecture, there is a great mixture of magnificent skyscrapers and 18th century landmarks nestled up next to each other on just about every street
I can only come up with 9, but Fidi isn't known for it's funtime offerings. The history in this area is phenomenal, though. It was the first part of New York City. Wall Street is called that because it used to be an actual wall to protect people from the Indians.
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