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__label__cc	0.696015	0.303985	Peace Bus wheels out art and culture in south Lebanon The “Mobile Peace Bus” arrives in Qana to promote arts and culture. This project screens independent films in towns and villages across south Lebanon. As well as cinema, the peace bus facilitates theatre workshops. A participant from Tibnin sings to accompanying music. Facilitators lead a musical performance in Tibnin, south Lebanon. Participants in the Tibnin theatre workshop learn new drama techniques. It is summer time in Tyre, south Lebanon, the city from where the tour to know Lebanon starts. From the city that hosts the history of Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, and others, nearly every day the engine of the “Peace Bus” starts from the Istanbouli Theatre – Cinema Rivoli in Tyre and heads to the villages located in the southern districts of Tyre, Bint Jbeil, and Jabal Aamel. It’s all part of one mission aimed at promoting arts and culture. This is the cultural film festival entitled “Know Lebanon from Mobile Cinema through a Peace Bus in South Lebanon”. The “Mobile Peace Bus” - decorated with graffiti of Lebanese art icons - picks up children from the southern towns, alongside the Tiro Association for Arts team, and stops in one village to carry out its activities. The festival includes screening movies from 20 countries along with documentary and animated movies, coupled with theatre performances, and drawings made by children in the southern villages depicting traditions and scenarios of the south. “We have visited 20 villages so far – about two villages per week – and spent about two hours [in each],” said Tiro Association for Arts founder, Kassem Istanbouli Some of these villages are: Abbasiyeh, Burj Rahhal, Dayr Qanoun, al-Naher, Dayr Qanoun, Ras al-Ain, Al Qulaylah, Srifa, Shamaa, Arzoun, Naqoura, Qana and Tibnin. The overall project is supported by various funds and efforts, including UNIFIL, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Tiro Association for Arts. “The project consists of developing and creating tourism material that can help promote and market south Lebanon as touristic area, taking into consideration the fact that south Lebanon lacks this type of marketing,” said Petra Obeid, head of Youth Center and Local Committees in the Ministry of Tourism. “The aim is to place the villages in south Lebanon under the spotlight for tourism, which is done by meeting and coordinating with the municipalities and UNIFIL.” Tiro Association for Arts has been working since 2012. The Association brings together youth of different cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds, with the objective of building arts and creating safe spaces where people respect differences and can peacefully meet, play and work together, irrespective of their background, gender or religious affiliation. Wrapping up his activities in the southern town of Qana, Mr. Istanbouli commented, “through culture and art, we get to know each other; we know each other’s culture, language, traditions, concerns. It is a way to discover each other, and when we know each other we will not make war against each other.” The festival aims at promoting a culture of social integration among youth, promoting cultural awareness and respect for diversity through movies that portray other cultures including from Algiers, Italy and Spain in addition to various regions of Lebanon, from the North, Beqaa and Beirut. Activities also include animation activities with youth and their municipalities’ focal points to motivate young people to create a product to represent their villages such as paintings, posters or literature. “Cinema is a platform for cultures and communities to meet,” Mr. Istanbouli concludes. “It’s simply a tool for peace.”  Uruguay pays tribute to UN Peacekeeping through cultural event  UNIFIL Head of Mission Chairs Tripartite meeting	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5247
__label__wiki	0.974784	0.974784	Fans Are Convinced Kim Kardashian Booed Tristan Thompson At His Game Kim Kardashian may have gotten the last laugh in her on-again-off-again feud with Tristan Thompson. On Monday (January 13), Kim and her husband, Kanye West, were among the many celebrities at the Staples Center to watch the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the game wasn't quite a nail biter — the Lakers defeated the Cavs 128-99 — fans surely were on edge at one point during the game when Kim allegedly rose to her feet and booed her sister's cheating ex. "KIM STOOD UP TO BOO TRISTAN AT THE LINE LMFAOOOOOOO," a Twitter user captioned footage of the alleged incident, which only shows Kim standing to her feet. Whether or not she actually booed the 6'9 basketball star is still up for debate. However, like most unverified information, Twitter took the booing story and ran with it. Check out a few of the hilarious Twitter reactions to the alleged "boo" heard around the Internet below. Amid Boo-Gate, TMZ reported that Kim and Kanye were actually at the game to support Tristan. Sources told the outlet that Kim did, in fact, boo Tristan, but it was simply in "good fun." Despite being one of the most vocal Kar-Jenners to express their distrust of Tristan, who cheated on Kim's sister Khloe Kardashian multiple times during their relationship, Kim has been cordial with her sister's ex in recent months. Back in September, the business mogul and basketball star even had a private dinner together, E! News reported at the time.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5250
__label__cc	0.581572	0.418428	Comparing the protective effects of ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin and levofloxacin in mice with lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injuries Heng Ching Huang, Chi Chang Shieh, Wen Liang Yu, Kuo Chen Cheng, Chi Chung Chen, Sheng Tsung Chang, Yin Ching Chuang Background and objective: Ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin and levofloxacin are recognized immunomodulators. Their effects in acute lung injuries have not been tested. This study compared the immunoprotective effects of these agents in mice with lung injuries induced by LPS by measuring the cytokine profiles in the injured lung and the associated mortality. Methods: The development of lung injury and mortality was compared in mice pretreated with either ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin or saline (control group) after the intratracheal administration of LPS. BALF and serum were collected at 1, 3 and 6 h to measure the concentrations of tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10 and macrophage inflammatory protein-2 (MIP-2) using enzyme-linked immunoassay. Results: Levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and MIP-2 in the BAL of the ciprofloxacin group were significantly lower compared with those of controls (all P <0.0083) at 3 and 6 h after LPS challenge. There were no significant differences in the levels of these cytokines in the moxifloxacin and levofloxacin groups compared with controls. Overall, the 96-h survival for the mice pretreated with ciprofloxacin, but not for those pretreated with moxifloxacin or levofloxacin, was significantly greater than that of the control animals (P = 0.019). Conclusions: In the setting of LPS-induced lung injuries, ciprofloxacin appears to provide better anti-inflammatory properties and survival benefits than the other fluoroquinolones tested. Acute Lung Injury Lipopolysaccharides Lung Injury Chemokine CXCL2 Dimercaprol Immunologic Factors Immunoenzyme Techniques Fluoroquinolone Lipopolysaccharide Huang, H. C., Shieh, C. C., Yu, W. L., Cheng, K. C., Chen, C. C., Chang, S. T., & Chuang, Y. C. (2008). Comparing the protective effects of ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin and levofloxacin in mice with lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injuries. Respirology, 13(1), 47-52. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1843.2007.01192.x Comparing the protective effects of ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin and levofloxacin in mice with lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injuries. / Huang, Heng Ching; Shieh, Chi Chang; Yu, Wen Liang; Cheng, Kuo Chen; Chen, Chi Chung; Chang, Sheng Tsung; Chuang, Yin Ching. In: Respirology, Vol. 13, No. 1, 01.2008, p. 47-52. Huang, HC, Shieh, CC, Yu, WL, Cheng, KC, Chen, CC, Chang, ST & Chuang, YC 2008, 'Comparing the protective effects of ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin and levofloxacin in mice with lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injuries', Respirology, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 47-52. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1843.2007.01192.x Huang HC, Shieh CC, Yu WL, Cheng KC, Chen CC, Chang ST et al. Comparing the protective effects of ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin and levofloxacin in mice with lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injuries. Respirology. 2008 Jan;13(1):47-52. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1843.2007.01192.x Huang, Heng Ching ; Shieh, Chi Chang ; Yu, Wen Liang ; Cheng, Kuo Chen ; Chen, Chi Chung ; Chang, Sheng Tsung ; Chuang, Yin Ching. / Comparing the protective effects of ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin and levofloxacin in mice with lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injuries. 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BALF and serum were collected at 1, 3 and 6 h to measure the concentrations of tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10 and macrophage inflammatory protein-2 (MIP-2) using enzyme-linked immunoassay. Results: Levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and MIP-2 in the BAL of the ciprofloxacin group were significantly lower compared with those of controls (all P <0.0083) at 3 and 6 h after LPS challenge. There were no significant differences in the levels of these cytokines in the moxifloxacin and levofloxacin groups compared with controls. Overall, the 96-h survival for the mice pretreated with ciprofloxacin, but not for those pretreated with moxifloxacin or levofloxacin, was significantly greater than that of the control animals (P = 0.019). 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This study compared the immunoprotective effects of these agents in mice with lung injuries induced by LPS by measuring the cytokine profiles in the injured lung and the associated mortality. Methods: The development of lung injury and mortality was compared in mice pretreated with either ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin or saline (control group) after the intratracheal administration of LPS. BALF and serum were collected at 1, 3 and 6 h to measure the concentrations of tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10 and macrophage inflammatory protein-2 (MIP-2) using enzyme-linked immunoassay. Results: Levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and MIP-2 in the BAL of the ciprofloxacin group were significantly lower compared with those of controls (all P <0.0083) at 3 and 6 h after LPS challenge. There were no significant differences in the levels of these cytokines in the moxifloxacin and levofloxacin groups compared with controls. Overall, the 96-h survival for the mice pretreated with ciprofloxacin, but not for those pretreated with moxifloxacin or levofloxacin, was significantly greater than that of the control animals (P = 0.019). Conclusions: In the setting of LPS-induced lung injuries, ciprofloxacin appears to provide better anti-inflammatory properties and survival benefits than the other fluoroquinolones tested. AB - Background and objective: Ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin and levofloxacin are recognized immunomodulators. Their effects in acute lung injuries have not been tested. This study compared the immunoprotective effects of these agents in mice with lung injuries induced by LPS by measuring the cytokine profiles in the injured lung and the associated mortality. Methods: The development of lung injury and mortality was compared in mice pretreated with either ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin or saline (control group) after the intratracheal administration of LPS. BALF and serum were collected at 1, 3 and 6 h to measure the concentrations of tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10 and macrophage inflammatory protein-2 (MIP-2) using enzyme-linked immunoassay. Results: Levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and MIP-2 in the BAL of the ciprofloxacin group were significantly lower compared with those of controls (all P <0.0083) at 3 and 6 h after LPS challenge. There were no significant differences in the levels of these cytokines in the moxifloxacin and levofloxacin groups compared with controls. Overall, the 96-h survival for the mice pretreated with ciprofloxacin, but not for those pretreated with moxifloxacin or levofloxacin, was significantly greater than that of the control animals (P = 0.019). Conclusions: In the setting of LPS-induced lung injuries, ciprofloxacin appears to provide better anti-inflammatory properties and survival benefits than the other fluoroquinolones tested. 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__label__wiki	0.598813	0.598813	Home > Food and Drink > MTN DEW®, MTN DEW® AMP® GAME FUEL® And DORITOS® Join Activision To Celebrate Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® MTN DEW®, MTN DEW® AMP® GAME FUEL® And DORITOS® Join Activision To Celebrate Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® September 11, 2019 Rod Washington MTN DEW®, MTN DEW® AMP® GAME FUEL® AND DORITOS Announce Activision Partnership Ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Launch Bravo six, going dark. MTN DEW, MTN DEW AMP GAME FUEL and DORITOS today are joining forces with Activision’s celebrated Call of Duty franchise, in time for the highly anticipated release of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®. As part of the groundbreaking program, players will be able to unlock in-game rewards inside Modern Warfare with the purchase of any participating MTN DEW AMP GAME FUEL, MTN DEW or DORITOS products, simply by entering unique codes found on the packaging. 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__label__wiki	0.675995	0.675995	NASC steps up ex military recruitment UK based National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, to promote career and training opportunities in the scaffolding industry for ex-military personnel. The initiative adds to an existing NASC objective to engage more regularly with the Armed Forces and the creation of a £150,000 funding pot dedicated to the training of ex-services personnel. The signing of the contract NASC vice president Lynn Way said: “We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, making our commitment to encouraging Armed Forces personnel into taking up roles within the scaffolding industry official. In the past year we have begun promoting the variety of highly skilled, well paid and rewarding careers available in our industry to the Armed Forces community and have outlined plans to increase these efforts in the coming years. We recognise the skill sets of ex-servicemen and women, which is why we have created a funding pot to provide an extra incentive to consider a career in scaffolding. We believe this pot will help them transition as seamlessly as possible from the forces to the scaffolding industry, providing many individuals with a long term career and the UK scaffolding industry with the workforce it needs to continue to thrive.” Trudy Mensa-Bonsu of the UK’s Ministry of Defence added: “I am thrilled that the NASC has signed the Armed Forces Covenant and secured the funding to help reservists, veterans and service leavers gain skills and training in the scaffolding field. We are delighted to see what the NASC has in future and will work with them in progressing the Employer Recognition Scheme with hopes of achieving a gold status in future.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5259
__label__cc	0.70374	0.29626	LGBTQ Victory InstituteUpcoming Events2020 Atlanta Candidate & Campaign Training 2020 Atlanta Candidate & Campaign Training Thursday, April 23, 2020 - Sunday, April 26, 2020 Are you ready for us, Atlanta? Victory Institute is bringing its signature Candidate & Campaign Training to Atlanta, April 23–26, as part of our efforts to train a diverse pipeline of LGBTQ leaders to run for office and win! After the incredible Rainbow Wave we had in the 2018 midterm elections, we’re ready to create a Rainbow Tsunami in 2020! Understanding how to develop a winning strategy that uses campaign tools effectively is what leads a campaign to victory. Our four-day Candidate & Campaign Training provides comprehensive, non-partisan training to present and future LGBTQ candidates, campaign staff and community leaders. Participants will learn the necessary skills and strategies by engaging in tough, realistic campaign situations, and hearing from our campaign experts. We’ve trained thousands of openly LGBTQ people on how to build winning campaigns — including former Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Virginia State Delegate Danica Roem. Submit an online application. Staff will review and reach out for a brief 15-minute call regarding your interest. After review, you will receive notice of whether or not you will attend the training. Staff will send you registration information to officially be a trainee. $350.00 for training materials, food, and a shared double-room $550.00 for training materials, food, and a private single room Note: These are fixed costs. Regardless of whether you live locally or not, you must select one of these two prices. It’s recommended you stay at hotel due to long days/nights each day. Day 1: Training begins Thursday in the evening, 5pm-late in the night Day 2/3: Friday and Saturday, 7am-late into the night Day 4: Sunday training concludes at 11:00am. Curriculum and agenda breakdown here. View our Frequently Asked Questions here.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5260
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By providing unparalleled access to property intelligence, Reonomy products empower individuals, teams, and companies to unlock insights and discover new opportunities. Headquartered in New York, Reonomy has raised $128 million from top investors, including Sapphire Ventures, Bain Capital, Softbank, Primary Ventures, Georgian Partners, Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, Citi Ventures, and Untitled... We're looking for an enthusiastic and talented senior level software developer to build software tools that help us manage our rider data, partner interactions, and activity on our fleet of thousands of bicycles and other shared vehicles. This is a strategically important role that will also play a key part in growing a new arm of our business. Our upcoming needs span the full stack from front end interfaces to back end services and data, so there is some flexibility to match you up with the areas in which you can best contribute. Senior Software Engineer - Restaurants B2B Needham \| 01/18/2020 Restaurants is a rapidly growing startup within TripAdvisor. With 4+ million listed places to eat worldwide and 450+ million unique monthly visitors, we help travelers and locals discover great restaurants and help restaurant owners market to those future diners. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Restaurants B2B team, you will work on monetization strategies including customer (restaurant owner) signup funnel optimization, advertising, partner integrations and customer retention. Working with the teams Product Manager and UX Designer, you will take the lead on key features and... Software Engineer II - Restaurants Data Team Restaurants is a rapidly growing startup within TripAdvisor. With 4+ million listed places to eat worldwide and 450+ million unique monthly visitors, we help travelers and locals discover great restaurants and help restaurant owners market to those future diners. As a Software Engineer on the Restaurants Data Team, you will design databases, APIs, data pipelines (ETLs), and deploy machine learning models to production. As a Software Engineer at TripAdvisor, you will work in a fast-moving, collaborative environment that expects you to own your projects. Our product feedback loop is... Senior Web Strategy Specialist Job Overview: Hi! Were Rapid7s Digital & Web Strategy team. Digital experience and website optimization mean the world to us. To that end, were looking for a new member of our team to help drive forward our most important asset -- rapid7.com -- continuously looking for ways to improve the experience of visitors on our website. It starts with day-to-day collaboration with the content and product marketing teams to ensure prospects and customers get an amazing first (and second) experience of Rapid7. It continues with improving the visual experience, optimizing... Software Engineer, DevOps At Rapid7, we're building a security analytics platform to help customers easily find, manage and reduce risk. We seek a highly motivated technical leader to help ensure our platform is secure, reliable and available for thousands of customers that rely on it every day. You are a problem solver, passionate about eliminating toil through development and automation. Processing billions of daily events in the cloud excites you. You are ready to partner with teams across a global organization to build a modern scalable infrastructure. You are a developer at heart, but possess a wide... Product Marketing Manager- Application Security Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) is a team of highly motivated individuals dedicated to making the world a safer place through innovative cybersecurity solutions. With over 7,200 customers (including half of the Fortune 100) across 120 countries, Rapid7 aims to give Security, IT, and Development teams the tools needed to dramatically improve their security operations. Consistently named one of the best places to work by the Boston Business Journal, Rapid7 views its people as its most important asset and invests heavily in employee career development and company culture. Product Marketing Manager - Global Services Rapid7s Product Marketing team is responsible for leading go-to-market strategy and execution for our portfolio of products and services. This specific role will oversee the Rapid7 Services portfolio, which is comprised of penetration testing, advisory services, incident response, and training services. The Product Marketing Manager serves as the offering owner and acts as the expert in communicating the value of our professional services and the role they play in our overall portfolio to both internal stakeholders and customers. Serving as a cross-functional leader, this person works... Product Marketing Manager - IDR Rapid7's Product Marketing team is responsible for leading go-to-market (GTM) strategy and execution for our portfolio of products and services. Reporting directly to the Director of Product Marketing, this role will oversee the Incident Detection and Response business, specifically the InsightIDR solution. The Senior Product Marketing Manager serves as the strategic business owner and works in tandem with another Product Marketing Manager to drive the business, support internal GTM teams, and serve as the market expert for InsightIDR. Critical... Lead Software Engineer- InsightConnect At Rapid7, you'll join a world class team of thinkers and problem solvers who prioritize individual growth and team collaboration over ego and attitude, while building products that solve the world's toughest security challenges. 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Field Marketing Director Director, Americas Field Marketing Location: New York, NY or Waltham, MA The role will be responsible for leading a team which defines the Americas field marketing strategy across Intralinks three core market segments. Our field marketing professionals plan and deliver demand generation programs to acquire new customers and market to existing customers, including integrated campaigns, events, and digital marketing. The Director, Americas Field Marketing is an experienced talented, self-directed... Director, Global Marketing Programs, Alternative Investments Director, Global Marketing Programs Banking & Securities We are seeking an experienced Director of Global Marketing Programs who will have strategic, programmatic, and tactical/operational responsibilities related to demand creation program objectives for the Banking & Securities (B&S) line of business segment, including acquisition, engagement and acceleration. 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Waltham \| 01/18/2020 Performance Engineering Manager About the Team: The Performance and Capacity Engineering team is chartered with supporting mission critical products in R&D organization for our cloud offering using cutting edge technologies. Our SaaS platform helps Enterprises across the world to securely collaborate and exchange mission-critical business content. We are looking for an experienced leader in a Performance Engineering space to join our Shared Engineering team. You will be managing a global team of highly skilled performance... Site Reliability Engineer - Java The Intralinks SRE team is considered the guardians of the production application platform. The main driving factor of the team is to ensure uninterrupted services to Intralinks clients. You will be part of a global team that consistently look for ways to improve monitoring and availability of the platform. 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Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build... Customer Marketing Success Manager At ZoomInfo Powered by DiscoverOrg we encourage creativity, value innovation, demand teamwork, expect accountability and cherish results. If you are a take charge, take initiative, get stuff done individual we want to talk to you! We have high aspirations for the company and are looking for the right people to help fulfill the dream. 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Employer: Wayfair LLC Title: Software Engineer 3 Location: 100 Huntington Avenue, 4 Copley Place, Boston, MA 02116 / 500 Boylston Street, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02116 Duties: Perform software development by building, testing, and deploying machine learning models across domains like speech recognition and computer vision. Perform end-to-end development and validation of models in production environments. Perform statistical modeling, language modeling, hypothesis testing, and dimensionality reduction to, event stream processing and containerization. Leverage technology... Manager, Digital Marketing Growth Strategy The Remarketing and Retargeting team is a burgeoning billion dollar-plus business, directly accountable for maximizing revenue, engagement, and lifetime value for our customers through display and social media advertising. 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Demand Generation Specialist Neurala, Inc. (www.neurala.com) is a software company located in Seaport District of Boston, MA that developed The Neurala Brain— Deep Learning neural network software that makes smart products like inspection cameras, robots, drones, toys, consumer electronics and self-driving cars more autonomous, engaging and useful. Neurala software is based on extensive research and development efforts, including technology that Neurala developed for NASA for planetary exploration and for the U.S. Air Force Research Labs. Neurala, named one of the 50... User Experience Researcher Cambridge \| 01/18/2020 EF Tours helps students gain new perspectives and build skills for the future through experiential learning. As an accredited institution, we partner with educators across the United States to create global travel programs that blend classroom, digital, and experiential learning for students. 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Sr. Javascript Developer EF Ultimate Break inspires young adults to sign-up for life-changing travel experiences across the globe! EF Ultimate Break is a division of EF Education First and is the easiest way to travel abroad for anyone 18-29 years old. We are looking for a Sr. Javascript Engineer who brings technical vision and proven expertise to enable our customers and business with best-in-class travel e-commerce experiences and tools. You will help grow a passionate, fast-moving team with a demonstrated record of success where collaboration and innovation are foundational. We are looking for a Software Development Manager who brings technical vision and proven expertise to enable our customers and business with best-in-class travel e-commerce experiences and tools. You will help grow a passionate, fast-moving team with a demonstrated record of success where collaboration and innovation are foundational. What... 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Senior Business Data Analyst EF Educational Tours Do you have an obsession with numbers and interpreting the stories they tell? As part of EF Education Tours MarTech team, you will collaborate with leaders of functional areas in the development of intelligent analyses backed by quantitative data that guide our strategic, tactical and operational business decisions. You will take the lead in defining and implementing standards to tag all digital content in order to improve the quality of... Who we are and what we do: Tours Engineering @ EF Tours is the group of engineering and creative professionals empowering EF to send groups of students and educators on guided educational tours across the world. We power every step of our customers journey with us, from showcasing our many tour offerings and personalized itineraries on the web, through to collecting feedback after the tour. 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The Tours Engineering team @ EF Tours is the group of engineering and creative professionals empowering EF to send groups of students and educators on guided educational tours across the world. We power every step of our customers journey from showcasing our tour offerings, to... Data Engineer / Senior Data Engineer At Liberty Mutual, technology isn't just a part of our business, it's what drives us forward. We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect what they value most. Our passion for placing the customer at the center of everything we do is driving a transformational shift at Liberty Mutual. Operating as an Agile team within a Fortune 100 company, we are on the front edge of an IT transformation for how people work and deliver solutions. Scrum Master I / Scrum Master II This is a range posting and the description is posted as a Grade 17 Scrum Master II. However, candidates will be considered for Grade 16 (Scrum Master I) in the Scrum Master Job family. We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect what they value most. Our passion for placing the customer at the center of everything we do is driving a transformational shift at Liberty Mutual. Operating as a tech startup within a Fortune 100 company, we are leading a digital disruption that will redefine how... Principal Software Engineer (Full Stack) Advance your Information Technology (IT) career at Liberty Mutual Insurance- A Fortune 100 Company. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer (full stack) to build our direct-to-consumer innovation platform. Our group strives to build engaging digital services and capabilities. You will be a leader on a team of amazing engineers who are bringing new digital experiences to our U.S. users, by engineering and implementing new product features. In this role, you'll also collaborate closely with... We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect what they value most. Our passion for placing the customer at the center of everything we do is driving a transformational shift at Liberty Mutual. Operating as an Agile team within a Fortune 100 company, we are on the front edge of an IT transformation for how people work and deliver solutions. Within the Secure... Director, CyberSecurity Global Cybersecurity are the guardians of Liberty Mutuals information and technology. Within Global Cybersecurity, the mission of our Global Cyber Risk Management team is to identify, prioritize, and drive our responses to cybersecurity threats. We are seeking a Director, Cybersecurity to build and set the strategy for our Offensive Security program. This... We are seeking an experienced... Senior Configuration Engineer The Legal Technology team is looking to add Senior Configuration Engineer to their HO Legal... Software Engineer / Data Engineer Software Engineer / Data Engineer - Information... Full Stack Software Engineer We are looking for a Software Engineer (full stack) to build our direct-to-consumer innovation platform. Our group strives to build engaging digital services and capabilities. You will team up with amazing engineers who are bringing new digital experiences to our U.S. users, by engineering and implementing new product features. In this role, you'll also collaborate closely with other Agile teams based... Senior Back End Software Engineer We are looking for an experienced backend engineer to join our team! This group shares a common interest in distributed backend systems, scalability, availability, and continued deployment. You will build the platform that powers the retail experience for some of largest brands in the world. 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QA Software Engineer Burlington \| 01/18/2020 Quality Assurance Software Engineer Desktop Metal is currently seeking a talented QA Software Engineer to join our software engineering team. Develop, manage and execute test plan & test cases for all components of Desktop Metals software Manual testing of responsive software on all supported platforms Willing to learn/contribute to automation testing and can be flexible Adaptive to fast-paced and changing environment Qualifications:... Principal Software Engineer - Architecture Were reimagining sports and technology. DraftKings is bringing sports fans closer to the games they love and becoming an essential part of their experience in the process. An industry pioneer since our founding in 2012, we believe we can continue to define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment. We love what we do and we think you will too. BUILDING THE POSSIBILITIES. 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Staff Mechanical Engineer SimpliSafe is looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to help drive the development and manufacturing for our award winning wireless/IoT home security system. This role will have a significant impact by working cross-functionally to lead our product development from concept through production. In this role, you will: Design, build and test mechanical components and hardware within a fast-paced engineering group Rapidly iterate through mechanical design prototypes SimpliSafe is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help drive the development and manufacturing for our award winning wireless/IoT home security system. In this role, you will: Take ownership of projects with minimal guidance Manage contract manufacturers from product concept to mass production 3+ years of... Senior Software Engineer - Performance & Simulation We want to add software engineers to our team who love to code and prefer to be in a highly collaborative environment. Our team is small, incredibly motivated and we are big believers in team! Everyone at 6 River brings a unique contribution to the company and its culture. We engage in high-energy exchanges on design, and develop feature functionality quickly and elegantly. This is an opportunity for you to have a real impact on the creation of our automation platform and work across many areas in the tech stack. We promise you will be bragging about your job to friends and family... Back End Software Engineer PatientPing is a Boston-based care collaboration platform that reduces the cost of healthcare and improves patient outcomes by seamlessly connecting providers to coordinate patient care. The platform enables providers to collaborate on shared patients through a comprehensive suite of solutions and allows provider organizations, health plans, governments, individuals and the organizations supporting them to leverage this real-time data to reach their... Technical Product Manager, Data Science The Algorithms team at Wayfair creates decision frameworks, data artifacts and tools to effectively guide business strategies and decision-making across pricing optimization, demand forecasting and marketplace growth. These algorithms leverage best-in-class approaches across machine learning, economics and statistics to drive business impact. Mission: Drive efficient trade-offs between revenue and profit and how to manage price perception with our customers Strategy & Ops Manager, Algorithms Mission: Drive efficient trade-offs between product availability, delivery speed and operating cost to make effective supply chain decisions across the company and its... Strategy & Ops Analyst / Senior Analyst, Algorithms Staff Software Engineer/ Technical Lead - Architecture Wayfair continues to build and scale out its self service components and infrastructure to better meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders. The Core Experience engineering team enables other teams within self service through architecture improvements, engineering wide training and service creation. This team allows Wayfair to serve our customers in a more robust and personalized way. The key motivators of the Core Experience team are to drive down costs, improve existing systems to be scalable and more performant, and enable other teams to adopt and perform with less risk.... Staff Software Engineer - iOS, Swift Wayfairs founders, Steve Conine and Niraj Shah, kick-started their careers as engineers- turned-entrepreneurs, growing an e-commerce business over several years with an exceptional mission: Everyone should live in a home they love. Our Software Engineering organization drives this by finding real-world solutions to complex business challenges facing customers and stakeholders every day. Our global teams move fast, build to scale, and approach each opportunity with agility and creativity. Shopping for the home is often overwhelming. Wayfair is an extreme case its visited by two... Staff Engineer/Technical Architect - Infrastructure Enablement Technical Lead - Sales Engineering The B2B Sales Engineering team is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to build and design new systems, scale existing systems, mentor junior engineers and help set coding and platform standards across our teams! About B2B Sales Engineering The B2B Sales Engineering team is part of the Sales Engineering group that supports the Salesforce CRM platform for Wayfair business units including B2B / B2C / Media Sales / etc. The B2B team owns the workflows and tools including business lead... Staff Engineer - Supply Chain Engineering Wayfair is one of the worlds largest online destinations for the home. Were the creative builders solving complex business problems through the newest and most innovative software in e-commerce. From Marketing Engineering and Proprietary Logistics to Development Platforms and Infrastructure Engineering, we leverage open source technology to create our own platforms and engineering tools, and our continuous deployment environment promotes frequent releases to production. We move fast, build to scale, and approach each challenge with agility and creativity. We are looking for... Sr. Staff Engineer, Development Platforms Senior Staff Engineer, Development Platforms The mission of Development Platforms is to make software development at Wayfair a delightful experience by focusing engineering efforts on high impact activities, resulting in incredibly high velocity. We act as a force multiplier to thousands of engineers company-wide, building tools, systems, and automation to eliminate toil, make quality the default, and scale engineering activities to help Wayfair become a global leader. We're looking for a talented and highly technical, hands-on engineering leader to guide Wayfair's efforts as we... Senior Software Engineer - Supply Chain Engineering Team Name: Supply Chain Engineering Position: Software Engineering Manager Wayfair is one of the worlds largest online destinations for the home. Were the creative builders solving complex business problems through the newest and most innovative software in e-commerce. From Marketing Engineering and Proprietary Logistics to Development Platforms and Infrastructure Engineering, we leverage open source technology to create our own platforms and engineering tools, and our continuous deployment environment promotes frequent releases to production. We move fast, build to scale,... Sr. Software Engineer-Login Authentication, PHP, JavaScript Shopping for the home is often overwhelming. Wayfair is an extreme case its visited by two million people daily, shopping across more than 14 million products: Home furnishings, dcor, home improvement, housewares, and more. Our software engineering teams work hard to conceal the complexity of this experience. Every customer should come away feeling like theyve found the perfect item for them. Shopping for the home should be exciting, and were the team that makes that happen. Each Storefront Engineering group, covers one major portion of the purchase funnel. These groups consist... Software Engineering Manager- Frontend Infrastructure Shopping for the home is often overwhelming. Wayfair is an extreme case its visited by two million people daily, shopping across more than 10 million products: Home furnishings, dcor, home improvement, housewares, and more. Our software engineering teams work hard to conceal the complexityof this experience. Every customer should come away feeling like theyve found the perfect item for them. Shopping for the home should be exciting, and were the team that makes that happen. The Frontend Infrastructure team develops the foundation systems that enable teams to reliably build and... Senior Staff Engineer, Product Recommendations Seeking a Senior Staff Engineer/Architect to join the Ad Tech & Customer Intelligence engineering organization at Wayfair focused on the systems and platforms powering our product recommendations and personalization. Ad Tech & Customer Intelligence (ATCI) builds products that let Wayfair communicate with new and existing customers effectively across advertising, email, and onsite touchpoints. Wayfair has a huge selection of products and offerings that make shopping for the home easy and exciting. Our goal is to use data-driven strategies to talk to customers about the... Senior Software Manager - Power Purchasers, PHP Software Engineering Manager - Power Purchasers Shopping for your business is often overwhelming. Wayfair is an extreme case - its visited by two million people daily, shopping across more than 14 million products: furnishings, dcor, business improvements, housewares, and more. We work hard to conceal the complexity of this experience. Every customer should come away feeling like theyve found the perfect item for them. Shopping for your business should be exciting, and were the team that makes that happen. Each Storefront Engineering group, covers one major portion of... Senior Software Engineer- React/Redux, GraphQL The My Account team empowers customers by providing the information and functionality they need for a simple, delightful post order experience. We also solve for the customer that cannot self serve, seamlessly connecting them with automated help and customer service representatives. We support a global customer base and build solutions that are used by hundreds of thousands of customers every day. What Youll Do Architect and lead major project initiatives for your group Develop best in class interactive... Senior Software Engineer - Python, SQL, Big Data PPD Algorithms and Data Science is a team that partners with Data Science and business teams to help build systems that leverage the latest-and-greatest in machine-learning, while also fulfilling business-specific needs for agility in decision-making. We facilitate and advise on Data Science workflows, while working to make sure business-user needs are met. The Demand Forecasting STO predicts the future sales for all of Wayfair's catalogs across US, CA, DE, UK and for 18 months into the future. These forecasting products fuel the supply chain... Senior Software Engineer- Python Wayfair is the premier destination to shop for a Zillion Things Home across 5,000 brands. Our supply chain is becoming an increasingly visible component to Wayfairs core strategy. The Warehouse Management Systems team, which owns the software, systems, and processes running inside our fulfillment centers, is a critical piece of that strategy. We prototype, build, and scale the tools used by our warehouse operations staff to pick, pack, and ship customer orders. We pride ourselves on driving accuracy and on-time delivery as order volume increases and the distribution network evolves to...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5264
__label__wiki	0.903112	0.903112	Home Liverpool Liverpool boss sings praises of Emre Can & reveals why he suffered... Liverpool boss sings praises of Emre Can & reveals why he suffered dip in form Source: https://twitter.com/LFC Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praised Emre Can’s recent form following another impressive display on the weekend against Manchester City. The Reds managed to keep their unbeaten record against teams in the top six intact after holding City to a 1-1 draw at the Etihad. Can did not score or provide an assist but his pass did result in the goal winning penalty for the Reds. See More: Revealed: Emre Can completed most passes for Liverpool against Manchester City Klopp was quoted by the Mirror as saying: “He was very aggressive, very clear in all challenges. He got one or two fouls, but much more on him. It was a good game.” The German manager also revealed that Can suffered a dip in form because he has had an ongoing problem with his calf. Klopp went onto state that Can has overcome his injury which has coincided with his recent improvement. “We said it already he had this calf problem. Not a lot of players would have played. We had intense talks about whether we can leave him out. There were one or two games were we could do it, but now we can’t,” he added. “We have these injury issues and that makes it difficult. But now it’s good so he can perform like he can today.” Can has been called up to the Germany national team squad and could be in the team against England. The central midfielder is one of two ethnic Turks called up to the latest Germany national team call up with the other being Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil. Galatasaray striker Lukas Podolski will play his testimonial against England over the international break. The Galatasaray striker will leave Turkey at the end of the season and join Japanese outfit Kobe. FT: Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool ⚽️ Emre Can’s pass and MIlner’s penalty here are top, top draw! ? Pictures courtesy of Sky Sports pic.twitter.com/zoMVhXOYun — Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) March 19, 2017 Previous articleArsenal News: Mesut Ozil set to leave this summer following Wenger fury Next articleLiverpool news: Emre Can discusses upcoming Everton derby Best Turkish Players To Have Played In The EPL	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5265
__label__cc	0.66363	0.33637	Jason Enns Spot Finder When I first saw Enns ride in an old Props at Section 8 skatepark, I was blown away. He was doing insane shit on the spine mini there and giving the well known pros a run for their money. Later down the road, his riding progressed and he took those tech ramp moves to the street, and found that building/ finding spots was half the battle to every good photo/ video part. Every time we visited J in Vancouver, he had his “book” of spots that nobody else knew about, and probably nobody knows where they are to this day. He later found that modifying a possible spot with a bit of Quickrete, or whatever else, would make the ideal spot too. Today, he’s in SoCal and doing the same thing he’s always done, check his interview about it all. Read now! What would say your early turning point was when you started working on your secret “black book” of spots while you were in Vancouver? It definitely started shortly after moving to Vancouver in 2000. Coming from Winnipeg, which is small enough to almost remember every spot in the city, there was no need to mark or map spots. The size of Vancouver was overwhelming when we first moved, and we really didn’t know anybody to show us spots. So it started from there. We would find stuff and not remember how to get back or where it even was. That’s when I got the map book and started cataloging all the schools we’d been to and what was at each, if anything. I still have the original map book of Vancouver buried in my garage somewhere. Some guys know that finding that amazing unridden/ unusual spot is crucial for a pro. Do you think a lot of spot hunting is a lost art in bmx today, and why? I definitely think finding new and fresh/ cool spots is just as important as a new trick. It seems that most people today would rather go to a spot that’s been ridden and seen in everything rather than finding something new. I guess it might have to do with growing up in an age where we didn’t have any skateparks or plazas to ride anywhere, so the only way you got to ride was by getting out there and looking for stuff. Would you say that finding a spot is half the battle for that perfect trick? Some say the spot is just as good as the tricks in a photo/ video part. You cant beat the feeling of coming across a spot that is the perfect setup for an idea you had in your head for awhile. I love seeing a new sick spot in a video, and if you can be the first to find and hit something, you can do easy and fun cool moves without having to worry about one upping or NBD’s. That will always be fun to watch. Throughout your career of searching out spots, what would you say was your favorite hidden treasure, and why? Each new find is exciting, but to choose a favorite would be tough. Although that barrier DIY spot in Corona back in the day was one of my favorites. I wish that spot was still running. I know some guys get a lot of shit for heavy DIY setups. Do you think it can get carried away, or is there a fine line when making your own setup? I don’t think you can go too far. At this point for me I’m down for anything that’s fun, and you can never take that too far, haha. If it’s fun who cares what people think. We all see you flirting more with dirt nowadays too, we gonna see some sort of DIY dirt video part soon? Yea I’ve been having fun with the dirt setups. Its just so much easier and quicker than doing cement work. It just takes the perfect spot where there is good dirt to dig and something cool to do with it. I don’t know about a whole part at this point, but it has opened my eyes to a lot more possibilities lately. An hour or 2 with a shovel and you got something new that’s never been ridden, can’t beat it! What was the first spot you ever modified to make it work better? The first spot I ever added cement to was a bank to barrier spot in Vancouver. It was down the street from my house at the time and was rideable as-is, but I just added some Quickrete, smoothed it out, and it was like a perfect street quarter. I had some clips on it in RideBMX’s “Digital Interface.” Where did you get the idea/ motivation to modify the spot ? It just comes from seeing something really cool, or rare kind of spot that’s just quite not there and isn’t rideable and you start thinking “how realistic and how much work it would be to get it running.” What is the appeal of making a new spot w/ a bit of DIY? Why not just search out a spot that’s already rideable? I like the idea of riding something that’s never been ridden or can’t be ridden the way it sits. I’ll put in the work just to hit it once and be done. I like creating something rideable that didn’t exist before we started building. Have you ever been caught fixing up a spot by security/cop/business or homeowner? I haven’t had any problems myself. It seems as long as you do it with confidence and look like you belong there people don’t question you too much. The more you act shady the more people think you’re being shady haha. Do you think it’s best to keep the DIY simple or dream big, build big? At this point I like keeping it simple, just one or 2 things. I can see how once you get started you wanna keep going, but til I got a real good bust-free spot and extra money to build, I won’t go in too heavy. You’ve been on the pool mission quite a bit, do the two realms of riding (DIY vs pool) relate to each other or are they totally different? I think they kind of have the same feel. The sneaking around and getting away with something you’re not supposed to. Plus a lot of pools are like a DIY spot, with crazy trannies, corners and stairs, and just figuring out how to get around or over all of them. Did you incorporate any DIY or pool riding in your Finer Things part? I do have some pool clips in my part, but I tried to keep them to a minimum. It is really hard to translate into video how hard or crazy the spot or a move is in a pool, and plus pool footage can get a little repetitive for a whole section. Living in Norco does that help or hurt your ability to find places to do DIY on spots? I think it helps since we got a little more rural areas surrounding us, but I think you can find awesome spots to build or ride almost anywhere. It seems any California neighborhood has abandoned buildings or foundations just waiting for a little T.L.C. Thanks! Now get out there and build/ look for some new spots… featurejason ennsoriginal contentphoto featurespot finder Jason Enns The Finer Things Wallpaper. By The Numbers With Mike Mastroni 2 replies on “Jason Enns Spot Finder“ Mike Frisk I really enjoyed this! Super inspirational. Raul Vitela I've always looked up to Jason's riding and I definitely feel the same way about spot hunting. 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__label__cc	0.53872	0.46128	The Bridgehead News and commentary from the front lines of the culture wars. About Jonathon Book Jonathon to Speak TwitterFacebookSoundCloudRss Tag Archives: Jonathon Van Maren Nepal bans porn after 300% increase in rapes Blog PostBy Jonathon Van Maren October 16, 2018 Leave a comment By Jonathon Van Maren Over the past several years, I have given dozens of speeches at churches, high schools, and universities on the links between pornography and sexual assault, as well as participating in an hour-long radio debate on the subject with a professor from London, Ontario. The evidence that pornography has mainstreamed sexually violent… Canadian judges rule city was wrong to ban ads raising alarm about transgender washrooms By Jonathon Van Maren October 12, 2018 (LifeSiteNews) – An important victory for freedom of political expression—especially for Christians—was won on October 4 when a panel of three superior court judges ruled in favor of the Christian Heritage Party (CHP) of Canada in their lawsuit against the City of Hamilton. The judges stated that the… As campus antics escalate, the majority of Americans say that they are fed up with political correctness By Jonathon Van Maren It is hard to exaggerate just how much universities have changed in the last few years. Campuses have always generally been liberal-leaning, if not overtly left-wing. My alma mater Simon Fraser University was no exception, and having done pro-life outreach on over dozen different campuses, I could tell you plenty of… Leftists say the time for civility is over. When have they ever been civil? Blog PostBy Jonathon Van Maren October 11, 2018 1 Comment By Jonathon Van Maren October 11, 2018 (LifeSiteNews) – In the wake of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court and the failure of the attempt to prevent him from taking the seat that was shamefully denied to Judge Robert Bork, the Left in America has made a confusing announcement: Their dedication to civility is… PHOTOS: Tens of thousands of pro-lifers take to the streets in Brazil Blog PostBy Jonathon Van Maren October 8, 2018 Leave a comment By Jonathon Van Maren The “Blue Wave” movement continues to escalate across Latin and South America, with tens of thousands of people regularly taking to the streets across the continent to push back against the relentless attempts to legalize abortion in their countries—attempts that are often funded by Western organizations. Rallies in Argentina, Chile, and… Male pedophile identifies as trans woman and victimizes children By Jonathon VanMaren One of the transgender movement’s greatest coups has been to bully the media into accepting the premises of their argument, and to dutifully agree to refer to men as women and women as men, if trans activists insisted upon it. That is why you have stories about male sexual predators, who are… Violence against pro-life women is way more commonplace than most people think Blog PostBy Jonathon Van Maren October 5, 2018 1 Comment By Jonathon Van Maren October 4, 2018 (LifeSiteNews) – The video of a bearded man roundhouse kicking a young pro-life woman at Life Chain has spread across the Internet like wildfire, helped along by retweets from dozens of outraged journalists and commentators—including Ben Shapiro and Jordan Peterson. The man was identified as one Jordan Hunt… Britain may have the first baby without a legal mother Blog PostBy Jonathon Van Maren October 4, 2018 2 Comments By Jonathon Van Maren In all the madness surrounding the implementation of transgender ideology throughout our culture, sometimes I forget how profoundly sad this Brave New World is—and how awful it will be for children when the activists have finished dismantling the family. Consider this recent story, from The Star: The most senior Family Court… This is why Kavanaugh’s opponents are nearly all abortion activists By Jonathon Van Maren October 2, 2018 (LifeSiteNews) – Every revolution has its victims, every revolution has its mobs, and revolutionary mobs are always bound together by bloodshed that they claim is justified. The Bolsheviks murdered the clergy and those who stood in their way, and the French Revolutionaries butchered the elites and the priests… How the Left broke the #MeToo movement during the Kavanaugh hearings By Jonathon Van Maren I’ve been watching the Supreme Court drama unfold over the last several weeks with a slowly growing sense of dread at each fresh headline. This has been sickening to watch, difficult to process, and exhausting to analyze, with new information being dumped online by the minute. One thing is certainly true:… 57585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5280
__label__wiki	0.621288	0.621288	The 10 Best Restaurants In Old Town, Belgrade Belgrade’s Old Town is a picturesque area, situated around the city’s symbolic Kalemegdan Fortress. Enjoy the rich history of the area and observe how old and modern interact. Here you can taste meat and fish specialities of Serbian, Italian, Lebanese and Asian cuisine. Read on to discover where you can try the best local food and enjoy stunning views. Inside Dva Jelena I Courtesy of Dva Jelena Dva Jelena Restaurant, European, BBQ, $$$ Kalemegdan Fortress and sign towards restaurant \| © Matt Zimmerman/Flickr Restaurant Dva Jelena , meaning two deerhas been serving the best dishes of Serbian cuisine for almost two centuries. It is located on Skadarska street, in an area known as Belgrade’s Montmartre where writers and artists used to gather in the early 20th century. The restaurant is famous for the menus created in the 1920s by the famous chef Žarko Dačić. Highlights include the meat specialties, such as steak Čika Đura,and the traditional regional dessert tufahija. 32 Skadarska, Stari Grad Beograd, Serbia And Montenegro Kalemegdan Fortress and sign towards restaurant I © Matt Zimmerman/Flickr Kalemegdanska Terasa Restaurant, European, Healthy, $$$ Kalemegdanska Terasais a restaurant with a long history, located in the heart of Belgrade’s Old Town. Part of the Belgrade Fortress, this is a restaurant with a particularly special view. Kalemegdanska Terasa serves primarily international dishes and local Serbian specialties, like ćevapi, grilled minced meat, or leskovačka mućkalica,a stew of vegetables and barbecued meat. Enjoy your meal, listen to the music played by the orchestra and watch as the sun sets over the lower Kalemegdan and Danube river. Stari Grad Beograd, Serbia And Montenegro Next to the Sava river, under Kalemegdan fortress and park, you will find Bella Vista. Brick walls and wooden interior create a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the international food specialities on offer. Sit on the terrace overlooking the river for the most enjoyable experience. Try the European seabass prepared Dalmatian-style or lamb fleftiko, with sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese and vegetables. Every Friday and Saturday you can listen to live music, best accompanied by one of their colorful cocktails. Bella Vista, Karadjordjeva 2-4, Savsko pristanište, Belgrade, Serbia, +381 11 263 29 57 Homemade gnocchi I © Rebecca T. Caro/Flickr Comunale Restaurant, Cafe, Italian, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, $$$ Confluence of rivers Sava and Danube \| © Remi Jouan/WikiCommons Beton Hala or Concrete Hall is an area at the port of river Sava in the old town of Belgrade, where you’ll find quite a lot of trendy restaurants and cafés. Comunale is one of them. Founder Aleksandar Rodić created an exciting and trendy space with clear design and big wooden tables and benches. As the name suggests, the idea is to encourage community gatherings or group interactions, while enjoying delicious meals. The restaurant serves Italian food. Look out for their homemade pasta and gnocchi dishes. Comunale, Karadjordjeva 2-4, Beton hala, Beograd, Serbia, +381 11 303 73 37 2-4 Karađorđeva, Stari Grad Beograd, 11000, Serbia And Montenegro Meal service: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Confluence of rivers Sava and Danube I © Remi Jouan/WikiCommons Restoran Vodenica Restaurant, Seafood, European, $$$ Potato Purée \| © Ivala Sokolović/Flickr Situated on a raft in Belgrade Old Town, Vodenicarestaurant offers a unique dining experience. The raft is docked at the confluence of rivers Sava and Danube, under Kalemegdan fortress. Vodenica is known for fish specialities and it’s the only place in Belgrade where you can try white caviar. Don’t miss the grilled catfish or octopus with potatoes, baked in sač oven. Sač is a two piece baking tray, the bottom piece having a bell shaped lid, which is covered with coals when baking. It is well known Balkan cooking method. Stari Grad Beograd, 11000, Serbia And Montenegro Potato Purée I © Ivala Sokolović/Flickr Pire Slow Food Restaurant, European Pirerestaurant is located right in the city center, in the quiet street of Cara Lazara. The name of the restaurant comes from mashed potato purée, and on the internationally based menu, you can find 13 side dishes of different mashed potato purées. Beside the regular dishes on the menu, you can decide for one of the two tasting menus, based on meat or fish main courses and including five dishes. The interior of the restaurant is dominated by white and wooden designs, creating a classy atmosphere. 11 Cara Lazara Cara Lazara, Beograd, Serbia Restaurant, Thai, $$$ Ivo Andrić \| © Brenda Annerl/Flickr If you want to taste the unusual mix of local Serbian, South American and Thai cuisine, Homais where you should go. Home to one of the most well known chefs from Belgrade, Filip Ćirić, Homa offers an exquisite dining experience. Sporting a modernistic and simple design, glass fronted, with concrete floors and primarily white interior, Homa, nevertheless, has a warm and cozy atmosphere. Order the eight course degustation menu for the complete taste experience. Senjanina Ive, Stari Grad Beograd, Serbia And Montenegro Ivo Andrić I © Brenda Annerl/Flickr Klub Književnika Restaurant, European, $$$ Baklava \| © yosoynuts/Flickr Klub Književnika (Writers’ Club) is a well known venue in Belgrade. Here, novelist Ivo Andrić gave his first speech after receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961. Other famous visitors include Jean Paul Sartre, Richard Burton, Sophia Loren and Clint Eastwood among others. For almost 70 years this has been a place for culture lovers. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this restaurant, while enjoying national and international specialities and the finest wines. Try grilled lamb or prosciutto and dried beef, both produced locally. 7 Francuska, Stari Grad Beograd, 11000, Serbia And Montenegro Baklava I © yosoynuts/Flickr Restaurant, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, $$$ Scallop Carpaccio \| © TummyRumble/Flickr Hananis a Lebanese restaurant in the heart of Belgrade. Having opened in 2011 as a cake store, it slowly evolved to include all sorts of different sweet and savory Middle Eastern delights. Try one of their kebabs, shawarmas or kaftas. The menu also includes Palestinian specialities and Hanan pasta. Taste one of the sweet desserts, which helped the restaurant to its success. You can even try smoking a waterpipe and see belly dancers every Friday and Saturday. 2 Svetogorska, Stari Grad Beograd, Serbia And Montenegro Scallop Carpaccio I © TummyRumble/Flickr Restaurant, Japanese Located in Belgrade’s Beton hala, Sakurais a modern Asian-fusion restaurant. Offering specialities of various countries from the Far East, you can enjoy a sophisticated twist on the Asian eating experience. The restaurant’s name comes from a Japanese word for cherry blossom. Try modernized versions of traditional dishes, such as scallop carpaccio, grilled black cod or seabass usuzukuri, made from seabass, spring onions and ponzu sauce. Don’t miss the special dessert of tangerine ice cream, with chocolate fudge and wasabi ganache.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5284
__label__wiki	0.521449	0.521449	The Virtual Currency Regulation Review - Edition 2 Ara Margossian Marcus Bagnall Ritam Mitra Irene Halforty Webb Henderson I INTRODUCTION TO THE LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) are regulated in Australia under a range of laws. Like many other jurisdictions, Australian regulators are taking a keen interest in DLTs, and have been reasonably active in seeking to understand how emerging developments in this space will impact existing business models and regulatory frameworks. To date, Australian regulators have largely attempted to address DLT developments through existing frameworks, which they have sought to incrementally adapt and augment through a combination of regulatory guidance notes and targeted changes. Although the level of token generation events (TGEs) has come off the highs experienced in 2017 to 2018, we expect that the legal and regulatory landscape in Australia will evolve incrementally as DLT-use cases continue to proliferate, and policymakers and regulators seek to establish more sophisticated approaches to addressing the impact of DLTs. In this chapter, we focus on the legal and regulatory framework that impacts virtual currencies and TGEs. ii Regulation The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is Australia's corporate regulator, with broad powers under the Corporations Act relating to providing financial products and a range of fundraising activities that may impact TGEs.2 The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is Australia's principal anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulator. The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (the AML/CTF Act) subjects digital currency exchanges (DCEs) to mandatory registration and reporting obligations. Australia's regulatory environment is also supported by industry self-regulation including by the Australian Digital Commerce Association (ADCA), the industry body representing businesses using blockchain technology that maintains the voluntary Digital Currency Industry Code of Conduct (DCI Code). iii Taxation The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is the principal Australian revenue collection agency responsible for administering Australia's federal taxation system. The ATO has issued guidance regarding how virtual currency and ICO token events, including acquisitions and disposals, are treated from a taxation perspective. iv Consumer protection Australian law prohibits various forms of misleading and deceptive conduct. ASIC has powers to investigate and prosecute TGE issuers, sponsors or advisers engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct in breach of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).3 II SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT LAWS The Corporations Act, Australia's main securities legislation, operates on a technology-neutral basis and has not been changed to specifically accommodate (or prohibit) virtual currencies and TGEs.4 Instead of establishing a clear regulatory perimeter for virtual currencies or TGEs, ASIC has provided guidance on how existing securities legislation could apply to cryptoassets and TGEs based on their accompanying features and rights.5 It also warns entities that they could be required to justify to ASIC a conclusion that their virtual currency or TGE does not constitute a financial product, or that an exemption applies to requiring an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence.6 As each virtual currency or TGE is different, its regulatory treatment depends on its structure and the rights attached to it. The fact that a token is described as a virtual currency or utility token does not mean it falls outside regulation under the Corporations Act (e.g., as a financial product) or is not subject to its provisions (e.g., in relation to misleading and deceptive conduct). Chapters 6D and 7 of the Corporations Act, which regulate fundraising and financial services markets respectively, are the main aspects of the Corporations Act that could potentially apply to virtual currencies and TGEs. The obligations apply also to foreign financial services providers carrying on business in Australia. i Regulation as a financial product Whether a virtual currency or TGE is caught by Chapter 7 turns principally on whether it is a financial product.7 Although ASIC does not consider Bitcoin is a financial product,8 whether any other virtual currency or TGE constitutes a financial product requires analysing its structure and rights, which can be a challenging process given that emerging use cases often do not fit neatly into traditional categories. Based on recent ASIC guidance, the following are examples of a virtual currency or TGE that may be a financial product: it has the characteristics of a security, such as linking to an underlying asset granting rights to voting, dividends or distribution of capital in a body corporate; it may be used as a payment method that makes it a non-cash payment facility; where DCE transactions do not settle immediately, or the price or a requirement to provide consideration is derived from another asset or index, in a way that makes it a derivative; it allows money to be exchanged for tokens and pools contributions to provide financial benefits to token holders, making it a managed investment scheme; or entities that are currently licensed to provide financial services or a financial market in respect of a financial product expand their offering to incorporate a virtual currency or TGE. ii Financial markets Where a virtual currency or TGE is a financial product, any platform enabling consumers to buy or sell the virtual currency or TGE may constitute a financial market, as described in further detail in Section V. As at 19 June 2019, there were no licensed or exempt platform operators of virtual currency or TGE financial products in Australia.9 iii Regulation of managed investment schemes A managed investment scheme (MIS), also known as pooled or collective investments, is a type of Australian investment scheme where pooled contributions produce financial benefits for scheme members.10 An MIS must be registered, and cannot be operated unless it is registered, if it meets certain criteria (e.g., it has more than 20 members).11 Rights granted to token holders described in white papers and offer documents can potentially constitute an MIS. This is particularly the case where issuers seek to tokenise certain assets or create exposure to a certain asset class or trading activity, such as a venture capital (VC) fund or hedge fund, through issuing a bundle of rights using a blockchain. In recent regulatory guidance, ASIC states that the rights granted to token holders should be interpreted broadly, such that if the rights and value of the cryptoasset is affected by the pooling of funds from contributors, or the use of those funds under the arrangement, then the arrangement is likely to be an MIS, particularly if the arrangement is offered as an investment.12 This follows ASIC's investigation in May 2018 of Neds, an Australian wagering and betting start-up company, proposed to issue NedsCoins, which could be used to place bets on the Neds platform and entitled token holders to receive dividends of 0.25 per cent of the company's quarterly turnover. ASIC investigated the offer and determined that, in addition to potentially misleading statements in the white paper, the offer was an unregulated MIS. Neds, along with other issuers, subsequently halted their ICO and indicated they would make structural changes.13 iv Virtual currency and non-cash payment facilities A non-cash payment (NCP) is a payment made without physically delivering Australian or foreign currency, made through an NCP facility.14 In May 2018, ASIC stated that a virtual currency or ICO token itself is unlikely to be an NCP facility.15 However, a virtual currency or TGE may be an NCP facility in certain circumstances,16 unless an existing exemption applies or ASIC grants relief from the operation of these provisions.17 v Fundraising provisions If a virtual currency or TGE gives token holders rights that are equivalent to a security (e.g., a share) then the disclosure requirements in Chapter 6D will apply to such token offers. For example, tokens giving token holders the right to vote in decisions of the issuer and receive dividends proportionate to their token holdings. Exemption from disclosure is available in certain circumstances, such as for small-scale offerings, or offers to sophisticated investors or through financial services licensees.18 III BANKING AND MONEY TRANSMISSION Virtual currencies and cryptoassets are not currently regulated in Australia as legal tender or money. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Australia's principal payments system regulator, has stated that it does not consider virtual currencies to be part of the Australian payments system because:19 they are not widely accepted or used as a payment method; they are not an effective store of value due to large fluctuations and strong speculative influences; and they are not commonly used as a unit of account: goods and services in Australia continue to be priced overwhelmingly in Australian dollars. At the time of writing, linkages in Australia between virtual currencies and the broader financial system remain limited,20 underlined by financial institutions continuing to take steps to avoid dealing with virtual currencies and intermediaries.21 The RBA consequently has limited concerns regarding virtual currencies with respect to competition, efficiency or risk to the financial system warranting urgent regulatory intervention, despite token valuation losses occurring.22 The RBA has indicated that it does not plan to issue an 'eAUD', and that regulatory intervention can be expected to mitigate any payments system stability risks once virtual currencies mature beyond 'speculative mania' to become an efficient or widely used payment method.23 IV ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING The concern that virtual currencies may be used by criminals seeking a low-detection risk method to transfer funds has played a prominent role in shaping the initial response of Australia's lawmakers to the growth of virtual currencies.24 This has culminated in strengthened AML/CTF measures to safeguard the ability of regulators such as AUSTRAC and law enforcement agencies to detect criminals who would otherwise desire to manipulate the financial sector to obfuscate illegal transactions and funding sources. In accordance with the approach adopted in other advanced economies, the Australian government has sought to focus regulation on DCEs as the primary entry and exit points between the payment systems supporting virtual currencies and fiat currencies. i Application to digital currency exchanges The AML/CTF Act regulates DCE services and other digital currency-related services as a designated service; and establishes mandatory registration and reporting obligations on registrable DCE operators. The AML/CTF Act will only apply to entities that provide services related to digital currencies, which is defined as a digital representation of value that: is not issued by or under the authority of a government; functions as a medium of exchange, a store of economic value or a unit of account; is interchangeable with fiat money, and may be used as consideration for the supply of goods or services; and is generally available to members of the public without any restriction on its use as a form of consideration.25 ii Compliance obligations The AML/CTF Act applies to reporting entities that provide designated services within Australia or that otherwise have a predefined link to Australia.26 Reporting entities must meet know-your-customer obligations to properly identify customers before providing DCE services, meet reporting and record-keeping obligations and have an AML/CTF compliance programme.27 Reporting obligations require DCEs to submit to regular reporting to AUSTRAC regarding suspicious transactions or transactions above a threshold amount.28 These measures acknowledge the increasing role played by DCEs to assist the intelligence-gathering efforts of regulatory and law enforcement agencies. V REGULATION OF EXCHANGES DCEs are the main touch point between virtual currencies and traditional fiat-based payment systems. There are a growing number of DCEs either in Australia or located outside Australia offering markets in Australian dollars. The regulatory regimes impacting DCEs operating in Australia include mandatory registration, reporting and compliance obligations under the AML/CTF Act; and potential requirements to obtain and maintain a licence to offer a financial service or financial market under the Corporations Act, depending on whether the DCE operator is offering a financial product: see Section II. i AML/CTF requirements A DCE operator that is a reporting entity providing a designated service must comply with the reporting entity obligations under the AML/CTF Act: see Section IV. All registrable DCE operators must enrol and register with AUSTRAC on the Digital Currency Exchange Register (DCE Register) before providing DCE services, and must renew their registration every three years.29 While AUSTRAC does not currently publish the DCE Register, several Australian DCE operators have announced their successful registration with AUSTRAC to demonstrate their regulatory compliance to the market. AUSTRAC may also publish the names of persons whose DCE registration has been cancelled.30 ii Licensing requirements An entity must obtain a licence to authorise any financial services or financial markets offered or provided in relation to financial products. ASIC has indicated the following DCE-related activities are not financial products, financial services or financial markets requiring a licence: the immediate exchange and settlement of virtual currency transactions and operating a DCE; software that facilitates virtual currency transfers between wallets; virtual currency automated teller machines; and escrow facilities supporting DCEs. At the time of writing, no major Australian DCE operator has obtained an AFS licence for their DCE activities. However, DCE operators will need an AFS if their exchange lists a cryptoasset that is a financial product or for other activities involving a financial product. For example, CoinJar, in addition to providing DCE services, provides CoinJar Swipe, which is an electronic funds transfer at point of sale (EFTPOS) card allowing consumers to convert virtual currency to Australian dollars to make purchases at EFTPOS terminals in Australia. The CoinJar Swipe product is a financial product issued under an AFS licence,31 which is distinct from the DCE services offered by CoinJar. VI REGULATION OF MINERS See Section IX for information on how mining activities are treated under taxation legislation. No obligations otherwise apply specifically to miners, other than the general obligations described throughout this chapter. VII REGULATION OF ISSUERS AND SPONSORS See Section II regarding the application of the Corporations Act to virtual currency and ICO token issuers and sponsors. See Section VIII regarding virtual currency and ICO token issuer and sponsor consumer protection obligations for issues such as making market representations. VIII CRIMINAL AND CIVIL FRAUD AND ENFORCEMENT Several laws regulate enforcement activities relating to the marketing and selling of virtual currencies and ICO and STO tokens in Australia. Regulators' investigative and enforcement powers include seeking substantial civil, and in some cases criminal, penalties for breaches. The main regulatory focus is currently on TGEs, pursuant to which issuers, advisers and promoters alike can be held liable for engaging in illegal conduct. Separately, AUSTRAC is focusing on registration and reporting compliance obligations for DCEs, as described in Section V. i Misleading and deceptive conduct Under Australian law, misleading or deceptive conduct is prohibited in the course of business32 and under the securities law in connection with financial services and in relation to financial products.33 In May 2018, ASIC announced it would issue inquiries to ICO issuers and advisers where it identifies conduct or statements that may be misleading or deceptive, noting that 'regardless of the structure of the ICO, there is one law that will always apply: you cannot make misleading or deceptive statements about the product. This will be a key focus for us as this sector develops'.34 ASIC has also issued guidance noting specific examples of potentially misleading and deceptive conduct for ICOs, which would likely extend to TGEs generally:35 falsely stating or conveying the impression that the TGE or underlying token is a financial product; falsely stating or conveying the impression that a cryptoasset trading platform does not quote or trade financial products; using social media to artificially inflate public interest in a TGE; undertaking or arranging for a group to engage in trading strategies to generate the appearance of greater buying and selling activity levels for a virtual currency or ICO or STO token; failing to disclose adequate information about a TGE; or suggesting that a TGE is a regulated product or that the regulator has approved a TGE, if that is not the case. According to ASIC, the most prevalent legal issues experienced by ICOs are the use of misleading or deceptive statements in marketing, the operation of illegal managed investment schemes, and failing to hold an AFS licence.36 For example, in one case, ASIC cited fundamental concerns regarding the ICO's structure and overly optimistic business growth forecasts in its white paper disclosure.37 Remedies available to consumers, regulators and courts in respect of misleading and deceptive conduct (including for making false or misleading representations) include maximum pecuniary penalties ranging between A$945,000 (for individuals), and the greater of A$10 million, three times the value of the benefit received by the corporation as a result of the conduct, or where the benefit cannot be calculated, 10 per cent of the annual turnover in the preceding 12 months (for corporations) or 10 years' imprisonment,38 and injunctions (such as an injunction blocking a TGE),39 compensation for damages and other orders. ii Product intervention power From April 2019, ASIC received further powers to make a product intervention order in relation to conduct where a product has, will or is likely to result in significant consumer detriment,40 which would apply to virtual currencies or TGEs to the extent they are a financial product or a credit product. In its current draft regulatory guide regarding enforcement of its product intervention powers, ASIC indicates that the factors that make significant consumer detriment more likely include:41 the extent and operation of any conflicts of interest; the complexity or opacity of the product and circumstances of its sale; and how choices and processes are presented to consumers that influence their take-up and use of the product (the choice architecture). iii Unlicensed financial products and markets Penalties for breaching the licensing and registration requirements under the Corporations Act include fines of up to A$105,000 or five years' imprisonment for individuals and up to A$525,000 for corporations, depending on the breach. At the time of writing, there has not been a successful ICO involving a financial product in Australia. ASIC has otherwise successfully acted to prevent a number of ICOs raising capital without the appropriate investor protections, with some of these put on hold or restructured to comply with applicable securities and investments laws.42 For example, on 13 September 2018, ASIC issued a final stop order on a PDS issued by Investors Exchange Limited for 'units' in the New Dawn Fund. ASIC considered that the New Dawn Fund was an unregulated 'crypto-asset managed investment scheme' as it proposed to invest in a range of cryptocurrency assets on behalf of New Dawn Fund 'unit' owners.43 Given the current and growing regulatory and governmental scrutiny of Australia's financial services sector (including ASIC's role), penalties for unlicensed financial products and markets will likely increase.44 iv AML/CTF breaches Failure by a registrable DCE operator to comply with AUSTRAC's registration requirements, including providing unregistered DCE services and breaching registration conditions, can result in up to two years' imprisonment or a A$105,000 fine, or both. The penalty can increase to up to seven years' imprisonment or A$420,000, or both, for repeat offenders and for failing to comply with undertakings. AUSTRAC has historically sought significant penalties to deter breaches of the laws it administers, and DCE operators should expect the same treatment under the AML/CTF Act. For example, in 2018, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia agreed with AUSTRAC a settlement involving a A$700 million penalty for over 53,000 breaches of the AML/CTF Act, which included failing to comply with its AML/CTF programme in respect of 778,370 bank accounts. On 8 March 2019, AUSTRAC reiterated that it will continue to monitor compliance with AML/CTF requirements that came into full effect on 2 October 2018.45 At the time of writing, AUSTRAC's DCE enforcement activities have included 11 investigations, suspending two DCE registrations owing to involvement with organised crime, and refusing two DCE registration applications.46 v Taxation The ATO announced on 30 April 2019 that it will be collecting records from Australian virtual currency service providers and matching them against ATO data to identify taxpayers who are failing to adequately disclose their income details.47 According to the National Tax Liaison Group, the ATO's agenda for virtual currencies in 2019 will: continue to focus on releasing guidance, with further updates expected in October 2019; focus on compliance and engagement activities (including the use of data matching) to promote compliance among virtual currency providers and brokers; and strengthen international engagement, in particular with the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5).48 IX TAX The range of potential structures for virtual currencies and TGEs lends a degree of uncertainty regarding their tax treatment for issuers and holders. The ATO has provided some guidelines and commentary regarding virtual currency treatment under Australia's taxation regime, specifically Bitcoin.49 The ATO views virtual currencies such as Bitcoin as assets with tax consequences, rather than money or currency. The main tax considerations are: income tax; capital gains tax; goods and services tax (GST); and fringe benefits tax. i Income tax Australia's income tax regime is principally set out under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) and the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth). If a person carries on a business (e.g., for commercial reasons, in a business-like manner) that involves transacting with virtual currency,50 any virtual currency held by the business (whether as part of an incorporated entity or not) will likely be treated as trading stock. This means that proceeds from the sale of a virtual currency will be treated as ordinary income and assessed accordingly, while the costs and outgoings of carrying on the business (such as virtual currency mining costs) are deductible.51 ii Capital gains tax The ATO has issued guidance clarifying that capital gains tax may apply where virtual currency is sold or gifted, traded or exchanged, converted to fiat currency, or used to obtain goods or services.52 In circumstances where one virtual currency is disposed of to acquire another, the capital gain (or loss) arising from the disposal is worked out using the market value of the original virtual currency when it is disposed of. Whether capital gains tax applies to a virtual currency disposal depends on whether it is held as an investment, or as a personal use asset kept primarily to purchase items for personal use or consumption: if held as an investment, any capital gains from a virtual currency disposal will be added to an individual's assessable income provided that, if the individual held the virtual currency for at least 12 months prior to its disposal, any capital gain is eligible for a 50 per cent discount; and if held as a personal use asset and acquired for less than A$10,000, a virtual currency will generally be exempt from capital gains tax; however, any capital losses from its disposal cannot be used to offset any capital gains. ATO has provided the following guidance on how capital gains tax will be applied to virtual currency chain splits, where a holder of virtual currency receives new virtual currency in addition to their existing holdings:53 if held as an investment, the initial receipt of the new virtual currency is not earned as income nor is a capital gain made; in determining the capital gain on a disposal of that new virtual currency, the cost base will be zero; and if held as part of a business, it will be treated as trading stock (see Section IX.i). iii GST Since 1 July 2017, the sale and purchase of digital currencies54 or its use as a payment is not subject to GST (i.e., Australia's value added tax regime), unless a person is carrying on a business in relation to the virtual currency, as described above. iv Fringe benefits tax If an employee has a valid salary sacrifice arrangement with its employer (i.e., to receive a virtual currency as remuneration for work performed instead of Australian dollars), the payment of the virtual currency may be a fringe benefit, making the employer subject to fringe benefits tax. Employers must pay tax at on the taxable value of fringe benefits provided to employees, such as cars and mobile phones, and, in this case, virtual currencies. If there is no valid salary sacrifice arrangement, the virtual currency will be deemed to have been earned as ordinary salary or wages, and the employer must meet its pay as you go tax obligations on the Australian dollar value of the virtual currency it pays to the employee. X OTHER ISSUES The DCI Code was published by the ADCA in February 2016 following the recommendation of the 2015 Senate Economics References Committee Report on Digital Currencies regarding the development of a self-regulatory model in consultation with government agencies.55 The DCI Code may be voluntarily adopted by virtual currency businesses that are located or provide services in Australia.56 Businesses certified by the ADCA as DCI Code-compliant must be independently audited and adhere to certain best practice standards.57 The DCI Code also requires certified members to: apply data security systems and processes to protect customer data, including virtual currency identifiers, wallet addresses and user credit card information; and adopt, maintain and comply with an AML/CTF and sanctions compliance programme addressing a risk assessment framework, employee due diligence processes, governance controls and AML/CTF compliance.58 See Section IV regarding AML/CTF obligations and Section V regarding virtual currency exchange regulation. XI LOOKING AHEAD As with many jurisdictions, Australia's legal and regulatory landscape for DLTs is in its early stages, and will continue to evolve as DLT-use cases continue to develop. Virtual currencies and TGEs have represented the main initial use cases for DLTs, and consequently have been the main area of focus for regulators to date. As DLT-use cases expand over the next few years and the business models become more diverse, we expect the legal and regulatory landscape will continue to evolve as policymakers and regulators seek to grapple with these developments and realign the legal and regulatory landscape in response. i Higher levels of enforcement action likely in the short term Despite the significant decrease in the ICO market in 2019 compared with 2017–2018, ASIC's enforcement approach to ICO enforcement activities is likely to continue to focus its enforcement priorities on fraud and misleading conduct, consumer protection and more egregious breaches of local securities law. We expect AUSTRAC to closely monitor the sector for DCE compliance failures given the end of the AML/CTF Act policy principles period on 2 October 2018. We also expect the ATO to continue to expand its compliance programme to prevent further leakages from the Australian tax base owing to cryptoassets. ii Experimentation with DLT by traditional institutions will continue We are continuing to see banks and other traditional financial institutions continuing to experiment with DLTs. For example, in July 2019, three major Australian banks formed a consortium with IBM and a shopping centres operator to launch a live pilot for Lygon, a digital platform underpinned by DLT designed to streamline and reduce the risk of fraud in connection with obtaining and managing bank guarantees.59 This pilot points to the growing interest by Australian banks in using DLT where it offers advantages to manage its risk, or otherwise to help improve organisational understanding of DLT and the future possibilities for its integration into business. In April 2019, the operator of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) launched a sandbox for a proposed DLT-based replacement of its exchange settlement and clearing system. ASX announced that the April software drop into the sandpit was one of seven drops planned at regular intervals over the following 12 months, aimed at allowing customers to interrogate business functionality and assess options. The ASX plans to roll out the DLT-based platform in March 2021, after it announced in September 2018 a delay to the initial roll-out target of Q4 2020, highlighting the complexity of replacing entrenched legacy systems with the new DLT-based platform. iii Facebook In June 2019, Facebook announced in a white paper its plans to introduce Libra, a new decentralised blockchain, virtual currency and smart contract platform aimed at creating new opportunities for 'responsible financial services innovation'.60 Given Facebook's position and reach, Libra could be the catalyst to bring virtual currencies mainstream. However, regulatory scrutiny is likely to remain high and will probably require regulators to look long and hard at whether existing banking and financial regulations are fit for purpose. We also expect that ventures such as Libra may raise questions regarding the ongoing relevance of some other virtual currencies, and precipitate a greater need for interoperability between DLTs to maximise adoption. iv STOs will become more prominent as tokenisation moves into more traditional asset classes Entities that wish to undertake TGEs are becoming more sophisticated in their approaches, which have started to better account for the requirements of securities and other legislation and the stated concerns of regulators. We see the rise of STOs as the next big step in the use of DLTs as a fundraising tool. This will extend the benefits of tokenisation beyond the creation of virtual currencies and utility tokens into new areas. There are a range of factors that are driving the shift to STOs over time: greater levels of regulator-led scrutiny and enforcement against unregulated offerings; the application of tokenisation and fractional ownership techniques to new asset classes (e.g., illiquid assets) and business models (e.g., crypto VC funds and hedge funds) that need to be structured to comply with local securities law; the entry of more traditional funding sources into crypto markets, such as VC funds, family offices and large financial institutions; and the greater use of technology to remove the costs associated with the launch of regulation-compliant securities across several markets. The shift to STOs is also likely to be accompanied by a shift to a compliant by default approach to TGEs, where the underlying rights associated with the relevant token are treated as a security or financial product. Unlike traditional funding mechanisms, such as initial public offerings, which have significant costs and risks that cannot otherwise be avoided, the availability of standardised regulation-compliant security token platforms will play a significant role in facilitating the more cost-efficient delivery of STO-based fundraising. Several platforms have already started to emerge globally in this space and we expect these platforms to be used to drive fundraising activity across several jurisdictions in parallel as a means of increasing the investor pool in a manner that complies with the securities, taxation and AML/CTF legislation in each jurisdiction. Australia will not be immune to these developments. 1 Ara Margossian is a partner, Marcus Bagnall is a senior associate, and Ritam Mitra and Irene Halforty are lawyers at Webb Henderson. 2 Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act), Chapter 6 and Chapter 7. 3 On 19 April 2018, ASIC received delegated powers from the ACCC to take action under the ACL relating to cryptoassets and ICOs, regardless of whether it involves a financial product. 4 ASIC Information Sheet 219: Evaluating distributed ledger technology. 5 ASIC Information Sheet 225: Initial coin offerings and crypto-assets (INFO 225). 7 See Corporations Act Chapter 7, Part 7.1 Division 3. 8 Australian Securities Investments Commission, 'Senate inquiry into digital currency, Submission by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission', December 2014. 10 Corporations Act, Section 9. 11 ibid., Section 601ED. Note that an MIS does not need to be registered if all interests issued would not have required a product disclosure statement (PDS) had the scheme been registered. 12 For more information on requirements, see: ASIC Regulatory Guide 133, Funds management and custodial services: Holding assets, July 2018, available at: https://download.asic.gov.au/media/4832070/rg133-published-31-july-2018.pdf 13 ASIC media release 18-122MR: ASIC takes action on misleading or deceptive conduct in ICOs, https:// asic.gov.au/about-asic/media-centre/find-a-media-release/2018-releases/18-122mr-asic-takes-action-on- misleading-or-deceptive-conduct-in-icos; Jacobs, S 'ASIC is taking aim at dodgy ICOs as it issues a warning to the sector', Business Insider Australia, 1 May 2018. 14 Corporations Act, Section 763D(1). Examples include the direct debit of a deposit account, gift vouchers or cards, prepaid mobile phone accounts and loyalty schemes. 15 ASIC Information Sheet 225: Initial coin offerings and crypto-assets (INFO 225). 16 Cryptoassets may involve an NCP facility if it includes an arrangement that allows payments of value to be made using a cryptoasset to a number of payees, or allows payments to be made using the cryptoasset and which is then converted to fiat currency to enable the completion of the payment. For more information see: ASIC Information Sheet 225: Initial coin offerings and crypto-assets (INFO 225). 17 For the type of relief that ASIC may order with respect to an individual or class of products or arrangements, see ASIC Regulatory Guide 185: Non-cash payment facilities, RG 185.9. At the time of writing, ASIC has not granted class order relief or declared any virtual currencies or ICO tokens as exempt from Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act. 18 Corporations Act, Section 708. 19 The payments system in Australia refers to arrangements that allow funds transfers between accounts, typically held in financial institutions, through instruments such as cash, credit cards and cheques, and through electronic funds transfer. 20 RBA media release: Payment Systems Board Update: 23 February 2018, https://www.rba.gov.au/media- releases/2018/mr-18-04.html 21 RBA speech: Cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger technology, Tony Richards, Head of Payments Policy Department, Sydney 26 June 2018, http://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2018/pdf/sp-so-2018-06-26.pdf, p11. 22 RBA, Submission 19, p. 9; Dr Anthony Richards, Reserve Bank of Australia, Committee Hansard, 7 April 2015, p. 45. 23 RBA Address to 2017 Australian Payment Summit, Governor Philip Lowe, Sydney 13 December 2017 https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2017/sp-gov-2017-12-13.html 24 AUSTRAC typologies and case studies report 2012, http://www.austrac.gov.au/sites/default/files/ documents/typ_rprt12_full.pdf 25 The AML/CTF Act does, however, provide for methods for certain activities to be declared through the rules made under ibid., Section 229. See, for example, the definition of stored value card: ibid., Section 5. 26 ibid., Section 6. 27 ibid., Parts 2, 3, 4, 7 and 10. 28 ibid., Part 3. At the time of writing, the reportable transaction threshold is A$10,000. 29 ibid., Section 76A. It is an offence for a registrable DCE operator to provide DCE services without being registered on the DCE Register: ibid., Section 76A(3). AUSTRAC can also refuse, suspend or cancel a registration on certain grounds, such as where the DCE poses an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime risk: ibid., Part 6A Division 3. 30 ibid., Section 76J(4). 31 Emerchants eftpos prepaid debit card PDS: https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/coinjar-assets/swipe/eftpos-pos-20160101.pdf. 32 ACL, Section 18. 33 Corporations Act Section 1041H; Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth) (the ASIC Act), Section 12DA. 34 ASIC media release 18-122MR: ASIC takes action on misleading or deceptive conduct in ICOs, https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/media-centre/find-a-media-release/2018-releases/18-122mr-asic-takes- action-on-misleading-or-deceptive-conduct-in-icos/ 35 ASIC Information Guide 225: Initial coin offerings and crypto-assets (INFO 225). 36 ASIC media release 18-274MR: ASIC acts against misleading Initial Coin Offerings and crypto-asset funds targeted at retail investors, https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/ 2018-releases/18-274mr-asic-acts-against-misleading-initial-coin-offerings-and-crypto-asset-funds-targeted-at-retail-investors/ 37 ASIC Media Release: 18-122MR, ASIC takes action on misleading or deceptive conduct in ICOs, https:// asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2018-releases/18-122mr-asic-takes-action-on- misleading-or-deceptive-conduct-in-icos/ 38 See ACL, Section 224(3); ASIC Act Section 12DB; Corporations Act Schedule 3 Item 310. 39 ACL, Section 232. 40 Corporations Act, Part 7.9A. 41 ASIC draft regulatory guide: Product Intervention Power (attachment to CP 313), June 2019, https://download.asic.gov.au/media/5165180/attachment-to-cp313-published-26-june-2019.pdf 42 ASIC acts against misleading Coin Offerings and crypto-assets funds targeted at retail investors, 18-247MR, Thursday, 20 September 2018, available at: https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2018-releases/18-274mr-asic-acts-against-misleading-initial-coin-offerings-and-crypto-asset-funds-targeted-at-retail-investors/ 44 See Treasury Department, ASIC Enforcement Review Taskforce Report: https://treasury.gov.au/review/ asic-enforcement-review/r2018-282438; Treasury Department, Australian Government response to the ASIC Enforcement Review Taskforce Report, https://treasury.gov.au/publication/p2018-282438 45 AUSTRAC Media Release, Cybercrime Squad and AUSTRAC remind digital currency exchanges of reporting obligations, http://www.austrac.gov.au/media/media-releases/cybercrime-squad-and-austrac- remind-digital-currency-exchanges-reporting 46 AUSTRAC, Digital currency exchange provider actions, http://www.austrac.gov.au/enforcement-action/digital-currency-exchange-provider-actions 47 ATO media release, ATO receives cryptocurrency data to assist tax compliance, https://www.ato.gov.au/Media-centre/Media-releases/ATO-receives-cryptocurrency-data-to-assist-tax-compliance/; see also ATO, Cryptocurrency: 2014–15 to 2019–20 financial years data matching program protocol, https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Gen/Cryptocurrency-2014-15-to-2019-20-financial-years/ 48 Australian Taxation Office: National Tax Liaison Group key messages 4 March 2019, QC58590, https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Consultation/In-detail/Stewardship-groups-minutes/National-Tax-Liaison-Group/National-Tax-Liaison-Group-key-messages-4-March-2019/ 49 Australian Taxation Office: Tax treatment of crypto-currencies in Australia – specifically bitcoin, QC42159, https://www.ato.gov.au/misc/downloads/pdf/qc42159.pdf 50 Examples include virtual currency traders, miners, exchange operators and virtual currency automated teller machine operators. 51 Australian Taxation Office: Tax treatment of crypto-currencies in Australia – specifically bitcoin, QC42159, https://www.ato.gov.au/misc/downloads/pdf/qc42159.pdf, p. 7. 52 ibid., p. 7. 54 As defined in Section 195.1 of A New Tax System (Good and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth). 55 Recommendation 3, Digital Currency – game changer or bit player, Senate Economics Reference Committee, 4 August 2015 at [5.64]. 56 DCI Code Clause 3.2, ADCA, http://adca.asn.au/home-2/code-of-conduct 57 ibid., Clause 4, ADCA, http://adca.asn.au/home-2/code-of-conduct 58 ibid., Clause 4.3.2, ADCA, http://adca.asn.au/home-2/code-of-conduct 59 ANZ: Banks, IBM and Scentre launch Lygon blockchain to transform bank guarantee process, https://media.anz.com/posts/2019/07/banks--ibm-and-scentre-launch-lygon-blockchain-to-transform-bank?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D75708814272297219856107743574585734039%7CMCORGID%3D67A216D751E567B20A490D4C%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1562544000 60 Facebook, Libra White Paper, https://libra.org/en-US/white-paper/ The Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review - Austria The Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review - Australia The Banking Regulation Review Edition 10 Editor Jan Putnis Banking regulation continues to confound the idea that views about how banks should be regulated will eventually settle down to an orthodoxy broadly accepted throughout the world. 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The Banking Litigation Law Review Edition 3 Editor Deborah Finkler This year’s edition of The Banking Litigation Law Review demonstrates that the increase in litigation involving banks shows little sign of slowing. Although disputes arising from the 2008 financial crises are reaching their end, what might be termed ‘normal’ banking litigation has resumed, and is in no short supply. The Structured Products Law Review Edition 1 Editors Christopher S Schell, Yan Zhang and Derek Walters Despite the significant growth of the global structured product market in recent years, very few books on legal and regulatory issues related to structured products are available. We hope that this publication will contribute to the knowledge base of legal practitioners and other structured product market participants. 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__label__cc	0.616403	0.383597	Tag Archives: Great Plains On Being Indian: A Girl’s Story February 9, 2013 Wracking my noggin...abuse, being Indian, child abuse, fiction, Great Plains, heroes, Indian, Indian fictiion, Native American, sexual abuse, tribal writerthewrackspurt I was asked to submit a piece for the Great Plains Emerging Tribal Writer Award, due Feb. 8. The request came about two months ago, so of course I got down to writing… Feb. 6. I’m a deadline writer by nature. I can’t help it. Anyway, not sure what will come of it. But it’s out there. The piece is fictional by nature, but they say the best writing comes from true life. I wanted to incorporate werewolves and wands, but those just didn’t fit. Seriously, though, if you’re going to read this, just know it’s graphic, as real life tends to be. And that brings me to another line of thinking, why I tend to lean toward books with fantastical, adolescent bents, like Harry Potter or The Hunger Games, and the many more like them. When I say I enjoy reading stuff like this to friends or acquaintances, I often get the mocking smile or that’s-so-juvenile roll of the eyes. I shake it off now, but I still feel a ping of offense, like, “What’s it to you? Come at me, bro!” As a kid growing up how I did, books served as a means of escape. When I read and reread The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings in fifth grade, or Dune in sixth, or the Narnia series in high school, it was because those books took me out of myself. Growing up is hard. It really is. Adolescence, with it’s raging hormones and rites of passage, is like a war zone. If you survive it, you’re guaranteed PTSD, regardless of the number or depth of scars. You see, the books I’m attracted to, books with magic and heroes, usually feature some insurmountable odd(s), cast little guys against big guys, and generally show that true magic – love, perseverance, and friendship – wins in the end. I totally put myself in Harry’s shoes. He was abused, shoved in a closet, and told that’s as good as life gets. Then he was given a wand and a way to take himself out of the life Circumstance had given him. Books were my magic wand. And I’ve never grown out of their ability to transport me to new heights. I was inspired to write the following short piece after a mandatory child abuse recognition and reporting training at work. We watched a tough video, “Why God — Why Me?” about child abuse survivors from Maine. It was extremely detailed; to say it was hard to listen to is an understatement, but when you talk about the rape and other soul-destroying actions taken upon a child there really are no words. We were all professionals at this training and most – if not all – of us had at some point worked with clients who had experienced abuse of some kind, but the general feeling of the group was helplessness. How do you, as an adult, prevent abuse? Treat abuse survivors? Work with abusers? We’re supposed to do all those things in my line of work. But it’s hard. Harder still is going through it, and the survivor featured on the portion of the video we watched got me thinking of my own experience with child sexual abuse, and how it’s the survivor in us all that keeps us from being paralyzed by feelings of helplessness. We may feel like we can’t cope, but we do – somehow. Like the heroes in the books I read, you keep going, keep breathing, keep pushing for something better. My push – my power – is my daughter. My daughter walks her own path, but I will be there as a guide and support system. The following story, though based on true events, is a work of fiction. All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. On her tummy, she stares up at the TV, her face propped by her hands on bent elbows. The screen shows a man in a trench coat and fedora hat being thrown off a big boat into choppy, dark waters. Later, when they asked her what she remembered about that night, the TV and unlucky character was all she could remember. It took longer to remember why the show was on. Or why she – at 3 years old – was watching it. Or why she was on her tummy. “This is what Indian’s do,” her uncle whispers in her ear. Like many kids living in traditional households, she grew up amongst her tiospaye. She had a mom and a dad and an older sister, but she also had aunts and uncles and cousins who played the role of mom or dad or sibling. Her 3-year-old mind turned every old woman into an unci, and every wrinkled man into a lala. She both respected and feared gray-haired people the same. As she grew older she became aware people like Uncle Duane weren’t really, in fact, related. When she was a woman and told people about how her mom and aunts had breastfed her and her cousins indiscriminately, she understood that not everyone was raised like this. Not everyone had been loved and cherished by the many adults in their life. To the little girl, the trailer house she lived in belonged to everyone. And she belonged to everyone, like they belonged to her. Hopes and dreams were shared alongside the despair and nightmares. For her, growing up Indian meant living with and among a lot of people. It meant getting poked in the eyeball if she looked too long at her unci’s face. Being Indian was being jealous your last name was Murphy like your dad and not Whirlwind Horse like your cousin. It meant lots of laughing. It meant lots of crying but shaking it off before someone caught you crying. It meant beads everywhere – stepping on beads or finding beads in the cracks at the table. It meant getting yelled at by aunts when you used their quills as toothpicks. Being Indian meant being taught without words when sage was used, when sweetgrass was used, when cedar was used, and that tobacco – whether natural or from a cigarette – was the best way to honor the elders and spirits. It meant learning whitewashed history at school and real history from drinking relatives. It meant going into any trailer on the street and being fed a snack if you were hungry or given a bed if you were tired. It meant wearing the clothes your cousin wore yesterday. Being Indian meant you didn’t need to be at Wounded Knee or Sand Creek or a boarding school to have PTSD. It meant the smell of coffee and fried Spam on Sunday morning. It meant sitting at the hospital for a looooooong time. It meant watching people get starquilts at weddings and graduations and funerals and wondering when you could give away your baby blanket, because people who gave stuff away were respected. Being Indian was driving to Pierre or Rapid City and bitching in the car on the way back about how much you hate going to Pierre or Rapid City. Being Indian was knowing at 3 years old that racism exists. It meant eating lots of cheese. It meant selling some of that cheese for cigarettes so Auntie Lennie could smoke. It meant having award-winning artists in the family who used their winnings to buy the whole tiospaye burgers at Dairy Queen. It meant money was important, but not that important. Being Indian was to be intimately connected to all things, even if you weren’t quite sure what that meant exactly, but being confident of your place in the world nonetheless. It meant being told totally believable ghost stories and hearing about White Buffalo Calf Woman over and over again. It meant knowing spirits were everywhere and that they made shit move and made sounds but weren’t to be feared. It meant pointing without using anything but your lips. It meant having an Indian accent, ayyyy. It meant getting pregnant as a teenager and knowing the child’s grandparents would help raise it. It meant dancing in circles until you couldn’t move anymore. It meant standing beside drums and drummers and instinctively knowing what song they were singing, because it was the song in your heart. It meant playing horseshoes. It meant lots of artwork with red, yellow, black, and white used. Being Indian was laughing at how stupid Lt. John Dunbar is but secretly loving the only movie to make Indians look kinda nice. Being Indian was telling people just because they knew the word tatanka didn’t mean they were Indian. Being Indian had to be proved to people who weren’t Indian. It meant surviving. She sits in a small room with a white woman who wears long jean skirts and tennis shoes. The little girl never looks up. Maybe the woman wears glasses. The woman has lots of toys lined up along the walls. “Show me what your uncle did to you,” she says. The little girl, maybe 5 or 6 now, understands what the woman is asking. But it’s dirty. She’s not supposed to talk about that stuff. Daddy gets mad and walks away when Uncle Walter’s name comes up. Mommy tells her to stop “messing around” when she touches herself and makes her Barbies kiss and cry. Daddy took her to a doctor not too long ago and said, “Doctors are nice and can touch you anywhere.” This made her cry and shake as she took off her clothes. The episode was so bad the doctor said, “No. No one should touch you unless you want to be touched. Not everyone is nice.” She remembered her daddy getting flustered, like he knew he had said the wrong thing. It wasn’t long after the doctor found out why the little girl never wanted to pee or poop. She takes a boy doll and a girl doll from the wall of toys. “My Uncle Walter hurt me,” she tells the skirted woman. “Like this.” She shows the boy doll on top of the girl doll, both face down. She doesn’t know what else to say or do. No one told her what to call it. The tiospaye is broken now. “She’s lying,” one auntie says. “She watches too much TV.” But no one can dispute the medical and psychological reports. So the uncle goes to live with another tiospaye. It isn’t until she is in college that the girl-now-woman gets a call saying Uncle Walter is going to prison for a few years, because he raped Sheryl and Denise and Wilma and Heather and… Someone finally reported it. Reported it to people who cared enough to follow through, to help figure out the jurisdictional mess and file charges. Other men in the family are charged with child molestation. Rape. Incest. The girl-now-woman might need to come forward as a witness. “Yes,” she says. Conviction, certainty, and finality ring in that one word. She never gets a call. But she imagines what she would do if she saw him. Maybe it’s for the best. She’s never been a violent person, but she’d make an exception for monsters. To say she “reported” what Uncle Walter did is too official. To this day she doesn’t remember actually telling anyone what happened. The whole experience still gets muddled in her head. She remembers him bringing her into her parents’ bedroom; mommy and daddy were out playing volleyball in their blue and yellow uniforms, and he was babysitting not just her but maybe four other cousins who were outside. She remembers watching him put on a white condom before he took her to the living room. She remembers the TV show. And being on her belly. She can’t recall being entered, but she remembers him putting her up on the counter in the bathroom and watching him through the mirror as he puts a Band-Aid over her anus and vagina. She remembers her parents coming home. She remembers touching herself, because it feels really good. Her parents find her humping stuffed animals, making dolls do terrible things to each other. Later she’s told how the doctor found rips and tears underneath and inside where little girls should never have rips or tears. Skirted women with toys in their offices make her show them what happened and ask her how she feels. She feels shamed. And confused. And angry. Uncle Walter? He gets to finish high school. No one makes him see doctors or skirted women with tennis shoes. When he gets out of prison he comes out to his family as a gay man. People say, “Oh. That’s why he did what he did to all those little boys and girls.” That explains it. Funny uncle. What drives the girl-now-woman crazy is that Uncle Walter – and so many others like him – are milling about free as birds. She has a daughter of her own now. And it drives her crazy thinking something a sinister as a sick child molester could be on the same planet as her daughter. It drives her even crazier knowing people like him – people like him who hacked away at her body and stole her childhood – continue to be accepted within the tiospaye. Is that what being Indian means? Sitting down at high school graduation dinners, or marriages, or funerals and breaking bread with child molesters? Because that’s what happens. She – not him – but SHE! is blocked out of parties and celebrations. Oh, sure, she’s invited, but he’ll be there. He’s in all the Facebook pictures, smiling, and holding babies. Her own mother has pictures of him, and she feels betrayed. She told her mother once how much it hurt to see his acceptance. Her mom told her family doesn’t give up on itself. If being Indian means accepting and tolerating cycles of abuse, then she wants out of the club. She knows there is more to being Indian than this, but when the tiospaye welcomes the sins of someone who so unapologetically suffocates childhood innocence, someone who so completely violates the wakanyeja… it is impossible to embrace a culture of complacency. With her daughter, she runs through body parts and “good touch/bad touch” dialogue. It’s not a “private” or “wah-wah.” It’s a vulva or vagina. It’s a urethra, not a “pee-pee.” Anus. Breasts. Hips. Hands. Stomach. Neck. No one – not even mom or dad or grandmas or aunts or uncles or cousins or friends or teachers or… – is supposed to touch you without your consent, she tells her daughter every few weeks. No one should make you watch or touch them if you don’t want to. She quizzes her daughter about how people touch her, like tickles or pushes or handshakes or hugs. It might be paranoia. If it is, she hopes it will help keep her daughter’s body and soul intact. Help keep her daughter’s mind free of shame, shoulders free of weight. This is the new Indian. One who prevents abuse, not harbors it. One who surrounds herself with only the family she trusts implicitly to support her and not harm her daughter. Being Indian means getting educated to become a warrior. With education – with healing of the mind – comes understanding that being Indian doesn’t mean having to do something because family sticks together no matter what. The tiospaye is only as strong as its weakest link. When a whole generation of wakanyeja are broken by abuse, the tiospaye ceases to exist. It can only be built up strong again when prayer and treatment and counseling and support from loved ones breaks the cycle of abuse. This is the same for families struggling with alcoholism, domestic violence, diabetes, depression… Those abuses must be faced head on, or they continue to fester in the peripheral shadows of denial. She kisses her daughter on the forehead goodnight. “I love you,” she whispers in her daughter’s ear. A good mother. This is what it means to be Indian. This stone angel is weirdly situated in a grove of weeds and natural grasses on my dad’s property south of Bismarck, ND. It makes me sad, but hopeful, all at once.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5295
__label__wiki	0.520277	0.520277	Badab War Milky Way Galaxy Age of the Imperium E, Imperial Technology, Imperial weapons, Execution Blade A Vigilator Mistress of the Argent Lynx Vigilator Cadre wearing her Order's trademark Vratine Armour, Voidsheen Cloak and armed with an Execution Blade. An Executioner Blade, also known as an Executioner Greatblade, was the primary melee weapon wielded by the Sisters of Silence. In addition to their role as witch-seekers and stern guardians of the tithe of the psyker-born, the Sisters of Silence also served as remorseless executioners when the need arises, with the time-honoured method of beheading before immolation their preferred agency of final sanction. To this end they often carry unique, finely-wrought two-handed greatswords, forged to the same exacting standards of the ancient Charnabal Sabres favoured for duelling among the Terran Courts, which are edged in diamond-hard silica glass, making for a wickedly-sharp cutting edge. A skilled strike from one of these weapons can part the seals of the finest armour in battle just as easily as it parts the head from the shoulders of the condemned. Each blade was perfectly weighted for the martial style of its wielder and once the Sisters were schooled in their use, they could strike with the speed of a duellist combined with the killing might of a veteran executioner. Notable Execution Blades Veracity, the Sword of Oblivion - Fashioned in the manner of a highly ornate two-handed Execution Blade of the Silent Sisterhood, the Veracity is in fact the pattern from which all others of its kind were said to have been made, and stands as the symbol of the Knight-Commander of the Silent Sisters. This mighty weapon was once wielded by the Emperor Himself, before He made a gift of it to the Knight-Commander Jenetia Krole. The sword's true mystery lies in the substance of the blade itself, for it can cut almost anything without evidence of any kind of power field or disruption generator, its origins an enigma to all save perhaps the Emperor. Sisters of Silence Wargear The Horus Heresy Book Seven: Inferno (Forge World Series) by Alan Bligh, pp. 250, 259 Master of Mankind (Novel) by Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Ch. 2 Retrieved from "https://warhammer40k.fandom.com/wiki/Execution_Blade?oldid=335027"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5296
__label__cc	0.667143	0.332857	Performance Measurement & Improvement Entrepreneurship Development Center Global Virtual Learning Center NGO Leadership Workshops Collaborator Opportunities U-M Student Opportunities Davidson Field Scholars WDI Publishing NextBillion The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2017, and honored the man, a proud U-M alumnus, noble business leader and benevolent philanthropist, who founded the Institute in 1992. We were happy to mark this joyous occasion with our U-M partners, as well as with our stakeholders in business, government and the public sector around the world, as we continue to carry forward Bill Davidson’s vision. A Force for Economic and Social Freedom This book showcases 25 years of WDI’s history, leaders, partners and work. The book also salutes our 25-year collaborative engagements with University of Michigan students and faculty. 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__label__wiki	0.824074	0.824074	We are Gold Coast Gold Coast Media Centre HomeArticlesBusiness & InvestGold Coast Businesses Shine at the Queensland Export Awards Ryan Aerospace has succeeded in winning a major contract with the US Army for its innovative helicopter simulator. Gold Coast Businesses Shine at the Queensland Export Awards Tim Baker \| December 2019 A diverse range of inspiring Gold Coast businesses have been honoured at the prestigious Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards. From aerospace technology to health and beauty products, innovative building materials to environmental educators, the awards have highlighted the growing diversity and world-leading innovation of Gold Coast businesses. A small business in Southport has won a major contract with the US army. A family business in Helensvale harnessing solar power sells two of its products every minute across 30 countries world-wide. An environmental education provider attracts students from 60 countries. And, a 10-year-old family business manufacturing building products attracts distributors in the US and UK. The winning Gold Coast businesses were Knotwood aluminium building products for e-commerce, Alpha-H skincare for manufacturing and advanced materials, Ryan Aerospace for small business, and Envirotech Education for sustainability. And, all four companies have gone on to be finalists at the national Australian Export Awards, going up against the best of the best in the country at a glittering presentation at Parliament House in Canberra. Knotwood was a finalist in the e-commerce award and Alpha-H made the finalists in Manufacturing and Advanced Materials. KNOTWOOD – E-COMMERCE AWARD Knotwood started trading in 2009 on the Gold Coast as a family-run business, after identifying a need in the market for aluminium systems that could be coated with a wood grain finish. Knotwood’s range of products offer lightness and durability with the warm look and feel of timber. “We started with the fencing market to find out what they required,” says Knotwood’s Brendan Galway. “With this feedback it was clear that the market was looking for products that had a wood grain finish as well as hidden fastenings (no welding). Our hidden fastening system has been the concept for all of our systems to date.” Three years of attending trade shows in the US to better understand the local market paid off when they secured their first distributor in North America and took out the best outdoor living product at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. “In 2018, Knotwood successfully sold the right to manufacture and sell our uniquely designed systems and IP in the USA,” says Brendan. “This is proving to be a very successful venture that sees us receive ongoing royalties and a record selling first financial year in export sales. With North America now secured this has allowed us to focus on the European market. We have now secured a distributor in the UK.” Knotwood teamed up with another local Gold Coast business, Edrupt & Co, to develop their award-winning e-commerce software. “This allows us to streamline the production process by letting each factory team leader track orders as they move in and out of their process queue,” says Brendan, who helped develop the system. “Customers can also log in and check on the progress of their order online. Our website is frequently updated, and emails are sent to distributors and customers advising of any changes, new ideas or new sections available. Likewise, our mobile-friendly version includes features such as installation videos and datasheets for user convenience.” Being based on the Gold Coast has proven ideal for their growing business. “We have many customers in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and are proud to support the local economy,” says Brendan “The benefits of working on the Gold Coast is the support Knotwood has received from the Gold Coast City Council. The programs and the advice the Council has given has been invaluable. This has helped us to grow our business tremendously.” Knotwood winner of the E-Commerce Award ALPHA-H – ADVANCED MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING AWARD The Alpha-H story began in the early 1990s when founder Michelle Doherty was living with a chronic skin condition that she had been suffering from for nearly 14 years. While on a desperate search to find something that would help her skin, she was introduced to Glycolic Acid. “After four very short days, she saw such a huge improvement in her skin. And while it didn’t get rid of her acne straight away, it changed her skin, and she was sure that she’d found something that would disrupt the beauty industry as we knew it,” says Alpha-H operations manager, and Michelle’s daughter, Libby Doherty. “Fast forward to today and her one-woman operation has grown to be a global cult phenomenon which is lauded by the beauty elite, makeup artists, top industry figures and loyal users alike,” says Libby. Key milestones in their growth include being stocked in Myer and Sephora in Australia, Harvey Nichols and Bloomingdales in the Middle East, and ASOS, Selfridges and Marks & Spencer in the UK, entering the American, European and additional Australasian markets with Sephora in 2019, and growing to the point where two bottles of Alpha-H Liquid Gold are sold every minute. “Manufacturing out of our Gold Coast headquarters has been a big step in us being able to better control products we take to our customers which consequently has seen us invest in multiple warehouse expansions, purchase state-of-the-art machinery, and acquire numerous industry certifications which have all contributed towards our operations strategy to grow our export market,” says Libby. “Our strong industry relationships, and the efficacy of our products have also been crucial elements of this growth. Currently we export to more than 30 countries.” And being based on the Gold Coast, in Helensvale, has proven an asset to the business on many levels. “What we love most about doing business on the Gold Coast is the amazing Gold Coast locals that make up our incredible team,” says Libby. “In addition, the year-round sunshine that the Gold Coast is renowned for is another reason we love doing business here. We’re also making the most of all this sunshine and recently added 195 solar panels to the roof of our factory and head office at Helensvale. These solar panels give us the ability to produce 10,000 bottles of Liquid Gold per day using solar power alone.” “In addition to this award, we were finalists in the Sustainability category on the night, and were recognised as a finalist in the Australian National Export Awards,” says Libby. “As we have made manufacturing and sustainability huge focuses for us, it gave us such a sense of pride to be recognised for these areas.” ENVIROTECH EDUCATION – SUSTAINABILITY AWARD Envirotech has over 100 employees in seven countries and has attracted international students from over 60 countries to its campuses on the Gold Coast and Byron Bay. It began as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in 2008 with courses in horticulture, landscape and business technology and has since expanded into information technology, business and project management, early education, hospitality, environmental management and sustainability. Director and CEO Shelly Bengiat moved from her home in Israel to the Gold Coast in 2003 and its stunning natural environment has informed Envirotech’s move into sustainability. “I consider the Gold Coast to be the most beautiful city I have visited and, with my travelling passion, I visited many cities,” Shelly says. “My husband Noah, our three kids and I live in Currumbin Valley, our property is nestled on the Currumbin Creek and rock pools. Currumbin Valley has been our home since 2005 and we are privileged to live here. I love the Gold Coast business space, as it more relaxed than other cities. There is focus on innovation, lifestyle, fun, beach, nature, and a young vibe. It’s a city with so much potential, in respect to natural resources. We are truly blessed on the Gold Coast.” The development of their Environmental Management and Sustainability course was the result of a collaboration with the Gold Coast Innovation Hub and has achieved Vocational Education and Training (VET) accreditation. “We created an in-house business and project incubation program, that is generously hosted by the Gold Coast Innovation Hub, and this is a practical, managerial, multi-disciplinary, capacity-building program,” says Shelly. “Environmental Management and Sustainability as a VET accreditation is an important milestone in creating practical vocational pathways to promote ecological accountability into mainstream training in both domestic and international markets,” says Shelly. Envirotech recently launched accredited courses in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration, a project developed together with Australian, Israeli and Brazilian Marine Scientists. “The exciting outcome is the educational reform that will allow fishermen to get trained and accredited in the first National Accredited Courses in Marine Protection jobs, creating a new skilled workforce that hopefully generates demand to support our stressed ocean ecosystems,” says Shelly. “Our Marine VET Standards aligns to national and international marine protection programs, including the Great Barrier Reef 2050 Long-term sustainability plan, by creating marine job opportunities as alternatives to non-sustainable fishing and reducing professional marine employment costs.” Commercial Cookery at Envirotech Education won the Sustainability Award Alpha-H won the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Award Ryan Aerospace has partnered with the US Army and prime contractor SAIC RYAN AEROSPACE – SMALL BUSINESS AWARD From its modest headquarters in Southport, Ryan Aerospace has succeeded in winning a major contract with the US Army for its innovative helicopter simulator. Ryan Aerospace specialises in the design, manufacture and through-life support of a new kind of helicopter simulator using the latest virtual reality technology, aimed largely at the defence sector, but also in use by many other commercial and emergency services operations. Ryan Aerospace was established in 2005 after founder Chris Ryan discovered the need for a low-cost trainer to teach aspiring helicopter pilots the basic motor skills required to hover a helicopter. Following the success of a simple and rudimentary device, Chris saw a gap in the helicopter training market, feeling there was a need for helicopter simulators that are better than gaming equipment but without the exorbitant costs of existing, higher-end simulators. And thus, Ryan Aerospace (Australia) was created. Starting out in Taree, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Ryan Aerospace has since relocated to the Gold Coast and its small but dedicated team have developed a passion for innovation and quality with a focus on improving safety and reducing risk in the helicopter training industry. The company’s new HELIMOD Mark III has changed the face of helicopter training. Compared to traditional simulators, the HELIMOD Mark III is lower in cost, simpler to run and takes up a very small footprint. It also provides a new level of immersion and realism using the power of virtual reality technology. In December 2018, the US Army tested the device at Fort Rucker, the undisputed leader in military helicopter training. They were so impressed by the training system that they committed to rewriting their training curriculum and completely changing the way they train their helicopter pilots. 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__label__cc	0.729342	0.270658	Created by Cole, Robin, last modified on Oct 24, 2017 File: Advancement Policies This gift acceptance policy and related procedures govern the acceptance of gifts by the Foundation and provide guidance to donors and their advisors when making gifts to the Foundation. Vice President for Institutional Advancement vpia, g, gift, acceptance I. Policy Statement The Fort Lewis Foundation ( The Foundation's) which exists to solely to support Fort Lewis College (College) and its students, is a 401( C ) (3) tax exempt corporation organized under the laws of the State Colorado, The Foundation encourages the solicitation and acceptance of gifts for purposes that will help the Foundation and the College fulfill their missions. This Policy and its related procedures outline straightforward and objective processes for accepting charitable gifts to the Foundation. The Policy should be interpreted in light of three overriding principles: Principle 1: The Foundation should not accept a gift unless there is a reasonable expectation that acceptance of the gift will benefit the Foundation and/or the College. This is often achieved by monetizing the gift as soon as practical. Principle 2: The Foundation should not accept a gift if such acceptance imposes upon the Foundation and/or the College overly burdensome administrative or other efforts or costs. Principle 3: The Foundation should not accept a gift if such acceptance would not be in the interest of the donor. While this document is intended to provide guidance to Foundation personnel regarding acceptance of prospective gifts, donors are ultimately responsible for ensuring that the proposed gift furthers their own charitable, financial and estate planning goals. Therefore, each prospective donor is urged to seek the advice of independent legal counsel in the gift planning process. It is not within the province of either the Foundation or its staff to give legal, accounting, tax or other advice to prospective donors. II. Definitions Gift: A contribution received by the Foundation for the benefit of the College or the Foundation for either unrestricted or restricted use in the furtherance of the Collegeâ¿¿s and/or the Foundation's mission for which the Foundation has made no commitment of resources or services other than, possibly, committing to use the gift as the donor specifies. A contribution is a nonreciprocal transfer in that there is no implicit or explicit statement of exchange, purchase of services, or provision of exclusive information. If a donor receives benefits in return for a contribution, the amount of the gift recorded and reported is reduced by the fair market value of all benefits given, according to U.S. Internal Revenue Service regulations. Grant: A contribution received by the Foundation for the benefit of the College for either unrestricted or restricted use in the furtherance of the College's mission that typically comes from a corporation, foundation, or other organization, not an individual. The Foundation may determine that what a donor calls a grant is, for internal record- keeping purposes, a gift. Grants generally fall into two categories: Nonspecific Grants: Grants received by the Foundation for the benefit of the College that did not result from a specific grant proposal. The Foundation does not commit specific resources or services, nor is it necessarily required to report to the donor on the use of the funds. The Foundation may opt to regard this "grant" as a gift for internal accounting purposes. Specific Grants: Grants received by the College resulting from grant proposals submitted by the Foundation and/or the College. The College then commits resources or services as a condition of the grant, and the grantor often requests an accounting of the use of the funds and of results of the programs or projects undertaken. Contract or Sponsored Project: An agreement between the College and another entity to provide an economic benefit in return for compensation. The agreement is binding and creates a quid pro quo relationship between the College and the entity. Contracts are not gifts and are not included in fund-raising totals. Because the Foundation cannot commit specific College resources or services sometimes associated with the conditions of Specific Grants and Contracts/Sponsored Projects, the acceptance of such contributions shall be reviewed and processed according to the applicable sections of the following College Administrative Policy Statements: Revenue Definition and Recognition, Sponsored Project Revenues, and Gift Revenues. III. Policy Statements A. Gift Review and Acceptance The Board is responsible for accepting or declining all gifts to the Foundation. The Board has delegated responsibility for this acceptance to the Gift Acceptance Committee (GAC) and to Vice President for Institutional Advancement and/or designee, with the acceptance process determined by the levels of risk. Specifically: All gifts considered to be low risk may be accepted by Institutional Advancement staff on behalf of the Foundation and its Board of Directors. All gifts considered to be of significant or moderate risk must be approved by the GAC before the gifts may be accepted by the Foundation. Levels of Risk Gifts not covered in section ii. below are considered low risk. Gifts with significant or moderate risk include: Non-Publicly traded securities Gifts of real property Gifts of S-Corp Stock Membership interests in an LLC Partnership Interests Gifts of Insurance for which the Foundation is both an owner and beneficiary Life Estates Conditional Pledges, including those with matching requirements Any gifts of personal property of the following types and any other gift-in-kind (for the Foundation's benefit) with a fair market value of $100,000 or more: Airplanes, boats, cars or other vehicles Any other gifts of unusual items or gifts of questionable value. Note: Gifts-in-kind proffered for use by and benefit of the College shall be handled directly by the College according to its Administrative Policy Statement Gift In Kind Transactions. Charitable gift annuity which: is funded with an asset which is defined above as a gift with significant or moderate risk; or is funded with an amount less than the required minimum as defined within this Gift Acceptance Policy and related procedures; or will pay a rate greater than the then current recommended rate by the American Council on Gift Annuities; or will increase the Foundation's gift annuity pool by 25% or greater. Charitable Remainder Trust which: is funded with an asset which is defined above as a gift with significant or moderate risk (this shall include trust additions); or will pay a rate greater than the approved rates outlined in the current Planned Giving Approved Rates for Charitable Remainder Trusts. Pooled Income Fund Gift which: is funded with an asset which is defined above as a gift with significant or moderate risk (note: pooled income fund gifts cannot be funded with tax-exempt municipal bonds); or is funded with an amount less than the required minimum as defined within this Gift Acceptance Policy and related procedures. Gifts with potentially unmeetable donor restrictions or excessive administrative costs. Gifts that have the potential to adversely reflect upon the Foundation and/or the College or which require undue expenditures, or involve the Foundation and/or College in unexpected responsibilities because of their source, conditions or purposes. 2. Gift Acceptance Committee The Gift Acceptance Committee (GAC) shall minimally consist of the following: Vice President of Finance and Administration General Counsel (if needed) Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors Additional directors and/or trustees may be appointed at the discretion of the Board chair. The Foundation shall seek the advice of legal and/or audit counsel in matters related to acceptance of gifts when appropriate. Any proposed gifts coming before the committee are to be endorsed in advance by the vice president for Institutional Advancement. Consultation with relevant areas of the College shall be included in the process whenever appropriate. Advance discussion with the committee, before formal request for approval, may be advisable in cases of high risk or those with potentially sensitive circumstances. The committee shall adopt guidelines that govern the conduct of its business, including voting procedures, record-keeping, and reporting to the Board. B. Amendments to Policy The committee shall conduct an annual review of the Gift Acceptance Policy and related procedures and make any necessary recommendations for revision to the Board of Directors for approval. IV. Responsibilities For following policy: For enforcement of policy: For oversight of policy: Vice President for Institutional Advancement For procedures implementing policy: V. Related Procedures Fort Lewis College, Gift Acceptance Policy, Related Procedures {"serverDuration": 213, "requestCorrelationId": "56f432aed5d1bc6e"}	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5305
__label__cc	0.712932	0.287068	Swimmers at Risk on Lake Michigan: Winds Cause High Waves, Currents Emily DeRuiter, Swimmers have been warned to stay out of Lake Michigan Monday. The National Weather Service says dangerous waves and currents are expected from an onslaught of gusty southwest winds, creating a particular life-threatening hazard for beach-goers in Mackinac, Oceana and Mason Counties. Mackinac County 911 says Lake Michigan beaches and shorelines, particularly west of the Straits along US-2, are under a high swim risk. Meaning swimmers should stay out of the water and away from piers and breakwalls. Dangerous swimming conditions are also expected at beaches north of South Haven, according to the NWS. And swimming is discouraged south of South Haven, as waves could be 3 feet or higher. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project says at least 27 people have drowned in Lake Michigan states this year. If caught in a rip current the following measures should be taken: don’t fight the current, swim parallel to the shore to escape. If you can’t escape, float or tread water until you break free of the current and call for help.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5307
__label__cc	0.61056	0.38944	Everything New is Old Again I got GW Nightfall this weekend. I remember my first Guild Wars character, Black Willow. It was April, 2005. I randomly stopped by Electronics Boutique to reward myself for finding a new job; I was fascinated by the idea of a MMORPG without monthy fees, grind, high level caps, and with a focus on player skill instead of hours played. It was day one of the Guild Wars launch. There were probably Beta testers out there somewhere, but other than that, no one knew what to expect. It was a fresh horizon, and every area, every quest, was a new frontier, a new adventure. There was no Iron Dragon Society, and I had no accumulated wealth to go upon. I had to scrimp and save for every piece of armor. Every new skill was a ‘whoa’ moment; it was something I had never seen before. You had to work to get your Fur Squares; the Expert Salvage Kits didn’t show up until Yak’s Bend, and to get there, you had to walk uphill. Both ways. And we liked it. I was level thirteen, which meant I was hot stuff. I introduced GW to Matt, and he introduced it to Tommy and Laura, and thus the IDS was born. I had allies! By that time I was up to the Shiverpeaks and the Ring of Fire (Matt got there first), and I needed them. I bought the strategy guide, rolled up two more characters- Willow Arcadia, my monk, and Roller Bow Lady, my ranger. This time through, I had the benefits of a large gold and materials stockpile to draw from, and could easily find end-game weapons for my characters to use in the mid-game. The second time through was keen, but the third seemed like a chore in some ways. Factions came. Unlike Prophecies, I knew full and well what the story was going in: with Proph, you know it’s “something about the Charr,” and that doesn’t even take you very far into the game. With Factions, it’s “something about the Luxons and Kurzicks, and also Shiro.” Anet spread the word far and wide about Cantha, and the setting was pretty cool. But if you were paying attention, you knew exactly what you were getting into: an early game of training, followed by awesome street-level-fighting (still cool, and I’m hoping we see more metropolitan explorable zones in the future), then a mid-game focusing on something about the Luxons and Kurzicks, and then and end game to kill this Shiro fellow. (And Shiro gets name-dropped in the second mission. In Prophecies, the identity of the end boss isn’t really explicitly clear until the end of the second-to-last mission.) Fun yes, but not the same fun. Elona. It’s based on Africa. The Dark Continent. Unlike Factions, the plot of Nightfall is kept under wraps. I know there’s the Sunspears, and they fight evil or something, and I’m one of them. And there’s an ancient evil, or something. And I can’t wait to find out more. And I’m not giving myself all the money I need to twink out my character. I’m getting her gear the hard way. I’m playing a Paragon, and I’ve done no research into what skills they have. That sense of wonder is there again. I zoom out, and look at the Elonan continent map, and I have no idea what awaits. I look forward with anticipation. What awesome skills will I get? What heroes are there for me to have? What’s going to happen next? And to top it off, I’m level seven. Which means that I am hot stuff. Random Stuff, Rants Daylight Savings Time. Other people get to sleep an extra hour. I get to work an extra hour. And turn all the clocks back. Speaking of work… Coworker #2: This is so stupid. I took an online “What Desperate Housewife Are You?” Quiz, and it told me I was Eva Longoria. Me (not really caring): Uh, so? Coworker #2: Well, she’s always sleeping around and stuff. I don’t… I mean, well, (laughs). But I’m not materialistic! My Interview With a Pyramid Scheme Today I had an inteview for a pryamid scheme. How did this happen? Let me start. I’m looking for work. My resume’s on monster. Wednesday I called back a company (to be referred to as Real Company) who had contacted me, with me saying I was interested in talking to them. They said great, and wanted to interview me on Thursday at 4pm. I work 3rd shift, so that’s when I’m usually waking up, but I can get up early and get there. They emailed me some mapquest directions and forms they wanted me to mail out. I wasn’t able to open their attachments (I suspect I know why, the problem is solved), but I emailed them that I was able to google their offices, and I was willing to come early to fill out paperwork. This email, of course, was sent at 4 AM, so I wouldn’t be hearing back from them before I went to bed. I got a call at noon, from so and so at such and such a company. Note that I was dead asleep, and I do not make my best decisions at noon. Something about an interview. Something about where they were located- no they didn’t have offices, it was a full or part time position and they worked out of their homes (hmmm- maybe this woman worked for Real Company and was using her work email domain? I don’t know what I was thinking), and I should meet her at a local restaurant. On Friday. At 4. “Huh?” I asked. Not today? “No, I can’t make it today, I have something else scheduled.” I figured it was fine, reset my alarm for later. (Wierd tidbit: when companies come to you through Monster, they don’t seem to want to talk about specifics of what the job actually is until you’re there in person. This has been my experience even with the reputable companies!) When I woke up, I realized what happened, and called Real Company. Awkward question: “So, uh, did you call me earlier today?” I explained what happened apologized, and the recruiter laughed, said it was ok, and we rescheduled for Monday. (Also, I didn’t realize it at the time, but the recruiter from Real Company is named Mary Short Middle Name, Two Syllable Last Name, and it’s all said fast like one word. the recruiter from Pyramid Scheme is named Mary Short Middle Name, Two Syllable Last Name, and says it the exact same way. No wonder I thought it was the same person!) So that’s how I got scheduled for an interview at Pyramid Scheme. So I was talking about it the night before with a friend, about how I was interviewing with a pyramid scheme, but in a ‘lower case’ sense of the word- you know, where you are a commission-based salesperson out of the home, and someone else makes the real money. How little did I know. I met with Mary at the Local Restaurant, and we did a little bit of chatting with one of the staff people- I used to do assissted living in the neighborhood, so I’d come by almost weekly with two disabled adults, and Mary comes by often too. Mary tells me a little bit about the company; essentially it’s commission based marketing/sales something for telecommunications networks, and makes some boasts about how its really done well on the coasts and is ready to catch on in the Midwest (where I live.) She’s met the guy who started the Madison branch of the company, and he’s a “really honest guy.” The parent company is based in Kentucky, it was founded in 2001, and there’s a profit graph with only one number on it and absolutely no context. (She has a laptop with a powerpoint presentation.) The first five-ten minutes are so are pretty much pure rhetoric about self-empowerment, go-getting, setting your own pace, word of mouth advertising, 5% of the people owning 95% of the wealth and how we should try to be one of those 5%, and “unlimited income potential”. (She actually kind of scoffs at that phrase, which is a little bit to her credit.) After that, there’s a graph where it says “Recruiter/Trainer $598, Manager $298, Salesperson $75,” with some confusing context. I’m trying to parse the information on the screen, when she says “I wasn’t sure if I could start out as a Trainer, but I figured I could risk $300.” That makes me snap to attention. “I’m not interested in a company where I have to pay for employment.” That took the wind out of her sails. I was ready to leave right then and there. Then she said this “I respect that, but hear me out- I need people to manage my staff- and I’m willing to pay your $300.” Ok, I don’t get up to leave, but my bullshit detectors are now on overdrive. Now, if it was me, and I was working for Pyramid Scheme, I would gloss over the whole pryamid-scheme aspects of the company at that point and focus on the whole fake-income method cover-story. But no. Thus far, I was still thinking that this was just a sales scam. Then I saw the next few slides, and was explained how I earned money by getting people to sign up, and when they got others to sign up, and how after a certain number, that ammount increased. It wasn’t just a Pyramid Scheme. It was a blatant, blatant Pyramid Scheme. It was an insult to my intelligence. So I said, flat out “This is a pyramid scheme. I’m not going to have anything to do with it.” She said she respected my decision… but that I should mention them if I knew anyone who was looking for money. I could tell that she was really desperate for me to sign up. I have her business card… I’m thinking of contacting the BBB and some of the companies she claimed that they partnered with and letting them know what happened. Agon is a Harsh Mistress This session report cross-posted across the intarnet. Tim, Len, and myself gathered for another session of blood, sweat, and glory. After spending many interludes allowing Alastor to regain his wounds (and Praxis to milk the system for d12 God Oaths), and me telling them they needed to own missile weapons and not split up all the time, what do they do? They split up. Specifically, Praxis went to challenge Orpheus for leadership of the tribe, and Alastor went to sneak Proctus (the MacGuffin) out of the area. They agreed not to join in the other’s challenge. Praxis and Orpheus had a Great Hunt nonviolent combat, which led to Orpheus taking 4 wounds and ceding to Praxis. Alastor got to Proctus ok, but I made getting away from the tribe with him a conflict with 5 wolves and 5 men, all minions. Dire Wolf being dead, the wolves had no name die, but the men were pretty darn kickass. 5d6 + d6 + d8 + 5 is crazy!!! Alastor got some Glory mopping up a few minions, but they took him down pretty darn good. Alastor’s name die went up to d10. I cackled with glee. Back at the camp, a celebration was held for the new chief. The traitor Alastor and the runaway, Proctus, were brought to Praxis for judgement. Listening to Orpheous’s advice on the customs of the tribe (they wanted a sacrifice to show the city dwellers to stay out of their territory), and announcing his divine heritage and saying that Proctus was offlimits, a compromise was reached: Alastor would be sacrified in Proctus’s stead! (Alastor was none too keen with this resolution.) More interludes to get Alastor back down to healthy… I think by this point I had more strife than I started with, and one of the NPCs I had written up was still in play (Orpheus). Praxis escorted Proctus back to town, and restored him to the temple (ding! sub-objective completed!) Meanwhile Alastor was beaten and left for dead by the Wolf Tribe. I made this a dangerous obstacle challenge, because you know, they can’t kill him! The point is how roughed up is he? Alastor failed, but got like 8 glory for getting beat up and left for dead. Together again, Alastor and Praxis began searching for rumors about the construction of the great fleet, which was clearly taking manpower away from the righteous festival. They learned it was masterminded by Zagreus, the leader of the city, a “giant of a man,” and it was being build to wage a war of expansion. Praxis dressed himself up real nice as a chieftan and Alastor snuck into the castle; I treated this as one challenge to get them inside. Alastor took an Advantage challenge, and got an advantage “Zagreus’s Food is Poisoned.” Praxis and Alastor (disguised) met in the council chambers, where they found out that Zagreus was a cyclops! 😯 Some talk about gods and hubris, and the virtues of Dionysus vs. Ares ensued. Praxis talked some major trash, and Zagreus decided to deal with things the way 24-strife point Cyclops tyrant-kings are prone to do-with violent challenges. The monster rules came out, and people groaned. Praxis only had 3 divine favor in his pool. (In order to let Zagreus be an “intelligent monster,” I built him with the Man rules, and then added the Monster Invulnerability as a strife advantage, costing 3, based loosely on the resurrection power.) I told them of the secondary objective “discover Zagreus’s weakness,” and about fleeing options, but Alastor divinely-empowered his weapon and went to whup-ass. Zagreus creamed Alastor (Zagreus had 1d10 Name, 1d10 Athletics, 1d12 Sword, a 3d6 Sword and a normal Shield, 1d8 Offense, 1d8 Defense, and the power Multistrike 1. Alastor had 1d10 Name, 1d6 Athletics, and 1d10 Sword. Ouch.) Praxis ran away. Interludes followed for Alastor to heal himself, and for Praxis to gain divine favor and lose impairment (and remotely heal Alastor). A single conflict broke Alastor out of Zagreus’s dungeons, and they decided to set up an ambush for Zagreus, by spreading rumors of Alastor’s appearance. Big final fight: we decided to play for all the marbles here, with the festival of Dionysus hinging on the party’s defeat of Zagreus. Zagreus showed up with 12 soldier minions, and the battle was joined, starting with 5 point weapon power-up expenditures from both player characters. Praxis was Zagreus’s early target, and responded by burning through the Fate track to up his name die to d12, and Alastor soon followed suit! Good positioning let the heroes focus fire on the mooks and keep Zagreus in check, but Praxis was downed by concentrated mook fire and Zagreus’s attacks, and Alastor was not too soon after. They had both filled up their entire fate track, and Praxis had 6 legend, with Alastor having 5, so we agreed that they both died then and there. One thing I noticed was that mooks were really really powerful- I wonder if the “kill an extra minion on a victory” option should be available (maybe it is and I was just forgetting it, but I think I read about it being an option and some people not liking it.) The other thing is that there’s a HUGE death spiral in combat- each wound makes your next action, or all further actions worse. If you’re outmatched, it only gets worse. I think this was exaggerated by the fact that we only had 2 players. But worse, there’s a meta-death-spiral. When you get defeated, it takes a ton of interludes to get back to full health (a larger or more cooperative party can cut this down, and I suggested lots of Divine-Favor using ways they could boost their heal rolls too.) Len said he thought there were 30+ interludes taken, although I didn’t keep track. I do know I ended the game with 115 strife (and joked that I could easily bring in the four cyclopsian brides of Zagreus, if I so desired.) The only way to break out of that seems to be to abandon the quest after taking interludes, wiping the strife slate clean. All in all, a good time, although still some stumbling with the rules. Everyone they agreed they wanted to play again (although with another player or two), and that they were getting the hang of things. Return of Classic Quotes They just won’t stop talking! Coworker #2: Willow, my drawer is $100 short. Me: Let me see. No, you’re $100 over. Coworker #2: What? Why would that be? Me: I’m looking (starts going through computer files). Coworker #2: Could it have anything to do with the fact that the drawer was over $100 when I came in? The following are all excerpts from our employee logbook: Coworker #2: (highlighted) “OH, GOOD MOROW COWORKER #!” Coworker #2: “I know you and you know who (Madra) hate me, the man told me, that’s okay. I still love each and last one of you!” (I have no idea what to make of this. I don’t know who Madra is, either.) Coworker #2: “Guess what? I get to stay in the dells at a resport for $69 a night, awesome! I Rock, yeah!” (Best Western employee rates are $39. There’s probably one in the Dells.) Hotel General Manager: “Please keep notes pertaining to hotel information only.” Some Agon Actual Play Tim, Len, and myself met for a rousing session of killing things (and taking their stuff). The night started off a little humorously, Tim’s computer couldn’t be connected to both his printer and my portable drive that the character sheets and my adventure notes were stored on. None of us had played before, but I had read through the rules several times. I (awkwardly) walked them through the process of creating a character. I also explained the rules as we went along (we were using the rated help-oath variant, where d4 help is worth 0 oaths, d10/d12 is worth 2, and +1 is worth +1) Len came up with Strong-Limbed Praxis, Son of Dionysus. (“His name is law.” -Tim) Praxis specializes in swords, with a d10 in that ability, and has a daiklaive-like weapon (treated in game terms as two swords.) He had a scattering of d8 and d4 traits. Not to be outdone in the d8 name die or d10 fighting departments, Tim made Alastor the Monster-Slayer, Son of Apollo. Like his companion Praxis, Alastor also has a d10 in swords, and two swords. However, ALL his other traits were d6. Praxis and Alastor both ended up owing each other oaths- from the challenge their own player issued! Upon arriving on the island of Serifos (detailed on the Agon Forge forums, but my own players stay out!) and the island of Serifopolis, they were granted a visitation from Dionysus, who demanded that his son and companion insure that his Sacred Festival would take place. (Note: Dionysus never specified when the festival was supposed to take place; Praxis seemed to be under the impression that Dionysus wanted it immediately. Praxis also seemed to have a love-hate relationship with his dad, heavy on the hate.) They thus got the Primary Quest Objective: Arrange for the People of Serifopolis to hold Dionysus’s Sacred Festival, and the Secondary Objective: Discover the sources of opposition to holding the Sacred Festival (note to my players: this objective is not yet achieved!) (Also note to my players: I didn’t mention it, but this quest has 9 secondary objectives, which means there’s a lot of stuff going on and I have a lot of Strife to play with, but you get more glory for finishing it.) Serifopolis was a city of many temples, so our heroes decided the best place to start would be at the Temple of Dionysus. Praxis quickly realized that there was no priest there, and the acolytes explained that the priest, Proctus, was on a pilgrimage to the seven shrines. (“Doesn’t he know the festival is supposed to be today?”- Praxis) Praxis attempted to talk the acolyte into revealing the location of the shrines. I made this a conflict against 2d6 (the base difficultly), not bothering to write the acolyte up as an NPC. Praxis didn’t want to reveal his divine heritage (he doesn’t like being his father’s errand-boy), and rolled poorly, and the tight lipped acolyte sent him on his way. Alastor took another approach: using Might, he beat the information out of the acolyte! One successful contest later, Alastor had the location of the seven sacred shrines. (Completed Secondary Objective: Find out where Proctus went.) Praxis and Alastor decided to split up to cover more ground and see who could get to the most shrines; I believe this was a mistake from a system standpoint; Agon seems designed to challenge the party as a group, and by splitting up, the balanced challenge provided by the GM was thrown out of whack. In the future, I’ll probably encourage the group to stick together. Praxis had a challenge obstacle against a raging river, which he swam across; Alastor had a color scene with a tribe of Stone Men guarding some of the shrines, but allowing him passage, and then a challenge obstacle with a sheer cliff (which he failed at, taking impairment.) In the woods near the fourth (and therefore final shrine, where of course the target NPC would be) Praxis found himself hunted by a pack of wolves and a giant wolf- Dire Wolf, totem animal of the Wolf Tribe. This was handled as a non-violent physical combat, with us seeing the initative rules, wounding rules, and attack/defense splits. There weren’t any divine favor, help, oaths, or creative ability usage. The Dire Wolf used Hunt, and Praxis used his Insight or Cunning (don’t remember) to evade him. Thanks in large part to his name die advantage (d8 vs d4), Praxis was able to evade Dire Wolf- and rack up an amazing 16 glory (highest wound plus Dire Wolf’s 10 value- overpriced in this encounter because of the Ambush and Swift abilities. There’s the problem with a group splitting up.) Alastor approached the final shrine, and was set upon by wolves and humans, led by Orpheus, chief of the Wolf Tribe. Adamant that no one violate the tribe’s territory, Orpheus was still willing to listen to what such a mighty warrior had to say, especially when that warrior announced his intention: Alastor declared that he wished to join the Wolf Tribe! (Orpheus was also a 10 point enemy, to even the chances between Praxis and Alastor. However, Tim took a non-violent route, and it didn’t seem like an extended conflict thing to me, so he only ended up with 1 glory.) Praxis tried to sneak into camp, but was spotted by Orpheus, Alastor, and company. Alastor’s quick wit revealed Praxis as another would-be tribe-member, confusing Praxis, but saving him from immediate violence. Interludes followed, in which the Interlude rules were taken for a spin, and Praxis ended up owing Alastor several oaths. The warriors entertained the Wolf Tribe with Music, and particpated in a carthartic Spear throwing contest. Praxis and Alastor were able to see Proctus, and discovered that the Wolf Tribe planned to butcher him as an example to the people of Serifopolis not to violate their territory. It wasn’t made obvious what they were waiting for. (Completed Secondary Quest Objective: Travel to the Sacred Shrines. Incomplete Secondary Quest Objective: Rescue Proctus from the Wolf Tribe) The next morning, the warriors were awakened early by Orpheus and the Wolf Tribe. For two such promising iniatites as theirselves, they were treated with a special hunt: they would have to fight Dire Wolf himself! (I spent 6 strife to heal the damage from the previous challenge.) A lot of Divine Favor was spent in this fight, but no Creative Abilities were used, and Help was minimal. Thanks to early use of Swift and Praxis being a right bastard, Dire Wolf was only within range for most of the first part of the combat. Alastor scored the first four wounds on Dire Wolf, but took heavy damage himself. Note that NONE of the combatants had any ranged weapons! I will have to grill Tim and Len for whether or not their characters have bows or javelins, since there’s no downside to doing so, and with swords you can’t attack more than 2 range bands away. There was a lot of movement, and lots of use of the Tactics/War Cry/Battle Lore abilities, which seemed very underpowered. (Someone has a temporary penalty, so you Tactics vs. them, making them lose their penalty and gain a new one, and then they just end up using it on some opposed roll you don’t have much control over.) I suspect I’ll be instituting a house rule that by spending an extra victory on such a roll, you can choose what roll it applies to over the course of the next round (before the roll is made). After a series of good rolls by Dire Wolf (with the exploding die use of Divine Favor, which seemed to be the most popular option), Alastor was disabled, giving me a sweet 8 strife, and him +1 fate (to be fair, I did tell him about his option to try to flee, which probaby would have worked since Dire Wolf didn’t have as good positioning. He chose to stay and fight.) Praxis soon swept in, and mopped up with Divine Favor powered extra attacks. 9 Glory for Alastor, 11 for Praxis. Dire Wolf bit a big chunck of Alastor, but was struck down by Praxis. At this point, we called it for a night. Praxis told me his plan- challenge Orpheus for leadership of the Wolf Tribe, which I think is way cool. I wanted time to review the rules, with my play experience in perspective. Anyway, we’ll likely be playing again in a week, and there’s room for a player or two more. Cats, Random Stuff Kitties are Crazy Someone called Crazylady has chosen This Way Lies Madness as one of her favored links. I have no idea who this person is, but she likes cats and her blog is kind of wierd, so I thought I’d call attention to her blog. That is all. Edit: I seem to have misread the url, since Crazylady doesn’t exist anymore. Or she deleted her blog. Or I’m just going nuts. The View From the Top Crossposted to the IDS forums. I stumbled across a link to this blog post over on rpg.net: http://soulkerfuffle.blogspot.com/2006/10/view-from-top.html Wow. It really puts some things in perspective. We have things really good here in GW land. High levels and massive loot are easy to find. There have been periods where I haven’t played for weeks (except for checking in occassionally) because I needed a break. You know what? I really value that. On top of that, I’m not paying a monthly fee. I could set the game down, and not come back for a year, and pick up where I left off. (That said, I’m sure someone out there, not necessarily in this guild, is killing themselves trying to farm out some of the more onerous titles, or complete EVERY bonus mission with EVERY character they have. You don’t have to beat Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall each a dozen times.) So if anyone reading this is feeling pressure to “succeed”, stop. Relax, take a break. Go for a walk or something. Do your homework. Read a book. It will do you good. Games, Random Stuff Monday night, I tripped over a PS2 controller, pulling my PS2 to the floor. Since then, any DVD or PS2 game freezes up after about 5 minutes. I talked to Sony tech support and they’ll replace it for $45, so I’m not totally hosed. But I’ll be without my game and DVD player for a week, week and a half, which sucks big time. I am SO looking forward to wireless controllers on my next gen console. Weapons of the Gods is Awesome Just picked it up last night, and I’ve been reading through it. It’s a keen, keen game. I’ve been randomly making DBZ powerup faces and making Wuxia noises. It’s probably for the best that I don’t have co-workers. “Stocku Footage ATTACK!” (Some rules examples: there’s target numbers for actions that are literally impossible, but the GM thinks would be cool anyways, ultimate Kung Fu techniques and Weapons of the Gods to buy, and resource tracking and spending.)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5312
__label__cc	0.676913	0.323087	THe Official Home for the Wilson Tobs Promo Schedule Gate Prices Tobs 12-Pack Ticket Fundraiser Super Splash Days Tobs Wear New Merch Voting Beer & BBQ Festival Cornhole Tournaments Mascot Appearances Farm to Field Prospect Camps Fleming Stadium Corporate Amenities School Reading Programs Past Rosters Corporate Partner Guide Corporate Partner Perks About the CPL Wilson can't stop hitting, score 21 again Wilson Tobs (1-0) 5 6 0 2 8 0 0 21 16 2 Martinsville Mustangs (0-1) 0 6 0 0 1 1 1 9 10 2 3B: Hunter Gore; Kevin Jordan HR: Chris Meyers 2B: Josh Smith; E. Whitley HR: Trey Woosley (Martinsville, V.A.) – The Wilson Tobs took to the road for the first time in 2019 and their hitting prowess came along for the ride. The Tobs mercied the Martsinville Mustangs by a final score of 21-9 in seven innings. The bats broke out immediately in the first inning. After a pair of walks, Drew DeVine continued his hot hitting with an RBI single to left, bringing home Corrigan Bartlett. Another walk would load the bases for Chris Meyers. The Ohio native smacked the first pitch he saw from Martinsville starter Austin Elliot for a grand slam over the left field wall. Wilson scored five times in the first, and added six more in the second. Led by a two-run single by Deshawn Lookout and a bases-clearing triple for Kevin Jordan, Wilson knocked out Elliot out of the game and held an 11-0 lead going to the bottom of the second. Martinsville's offense continued their hot start in the bottom of the frame. The Mustangs responded by sending eight to the plate and knocking out starter Grant Fremion with two outs in the inning. Jackson Sisk plated a pair and Josh Smith doubled home a run. Martsinville gained all six runs back, cutting into the deficit 11-6. Hunter Gore plated a run with a triple in the fourth, later scoring on a sacrifice fly. The Tobs piled on in the fifth inning with an eight-run frame. Wilson got their first six batters to reach base to begin the inning, eventually leading 21-6. Wilson's pitching staff allowed three runs the rest of the way but the Tobs finished the contest in seven innings with the mercy rule in effect (12 run lead after seven innings). DeVine finished the game 5-5 with three runs batted in, reaching base six times. For the second time this year, Wilson's offense scored twenty-one times. Since 2001 (20 seasons), the single-game high for the Tobs is twenty-three set on July 15, 2013 against the Martinsville Mustangs. The Tobs return home on Saturday night to host the Edenton Steamers at 7:00 PM. It's the 8th Annual Beer and BBQ Festival at Fleming Stadium with sanctioned craft beer vendors, all you can eat barbecue and music by the Balter Brothers. The evening event is brought to you by Farm Bureau Insurance Clint Godwin, Thomas Law, Budweiser, the North Carolina Pork Council and Wilson City Little League. Tickets are available by phone, at the box office or at WilsonTobs.com. Wilson Tobs 300 Stadium St. SW. Wilson, NC 27893 • 252-291-8627 • mike@wilsontobs.com © 2018 Wilson Tobs. All Rights Reserved. A member of the Coastal Plain League.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5314
__label__cc	0.74802	0.25198	Home › Opinion › The Future of Digital Longform Publishing The Future of Digital Longform Publishing Posted on May 16, 2014 by Joe — 4 Comments Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had a slew of opportunities to muse about the future of digital publishing. A piece on explainer journalism from Adam Tinworth kicked things off. And though Tinworth’s conclusions were meant as a prediction for journalism, I think they’re equally applicable to the think tank world. Here’s Tinworth, revised ever so slightly: At the moment, we’re still stuck at the stage TV was in the early 60s—its shows were often staged like theatrical productions that were being filmed, rather than truly talking in their own language. That new vocabulary of TV drama would grow over the next few decades. Our [think tank research] is still the digital equivalent of pointing TV cameras at a stage. We need to rethink our content models to make our [research products] relevant for a digital age. Tinworth’s comments especially resonated as I read them on the train heading down to a Brookings Institution event on the future of longform publishing. David Nassar, Brookings’ head of communications, participated on a panel with the leading digital innovators at the New York Times, the Washington Post, and ESPN. The conversation was fascinating, and I came away with a real appreciation for the way in which digital media is changing how newsrooms have to operate. But what struck me about the conversation was the insistence from all four panelists that they’re all really doing the same thing that journalists have always done—namely, telling good stories. They’re just a bit ahead of the pack at using new digital tools to tell better stories than they can do with text alone. Indeed, no less an authority than Hannah Fairfield Wallander, the NYT staffer who did much of the amazing digital work on Snow Fall, says that the piece boiled down to the addition of some (really impressive) multimedia elements to help tell an otherwise pretty traditional feature story. As think tanks begin experimenting with reshaping traditional reports into multimedia products, it’s worth asking whether we’re chasing the right thing. I say this as someone who is out near the front of this particular wonkcomms trend. (Brookings is definitely leading the way on this front, with its Brookings Essay series, and the team at the Urban Institute is not far behind. Still I feel reasonably confident in suggesting that The Century Foundation is one of the smaller institutions to be experimenting with this approach.) But I’m not completely convinced that this is the long-term solution. There’s Text and Then There’s Hypertext My hunch is that the digital world is going to fundamentally change the shape of storytelling itself. Our conventions of modern storytelling have been driven by the limitations of the media in which they originated—first as part of an oral tradition, and later as part of a print tradition. What both formats have in common is that they require us to consume stories sequentially. That basic truth has held up across an entire spectrum of storytelling, from traditional narrative to data-driven policy analysis. Sure, the narrative structure of a piece of writing might be non-linear. Things like Memento with scenes that play out backward, Cloud Atlas with the beginning of each story embedded in the previous story, or a Quentin Tarantino film with its seemingly-random presentation of scenes—all are very explicitly built around non-linear narratives. We even played around with the technique a bit in Finding Home. But in even the most postmodern of stories, text is presented and consumed in a particular author-directed sequence. In the digital world, authors don’t determine the order in which text is presented. Oh, sure, we can still control the order of text in our post. But as soon as we add that first hyperlink, all bets on authorial control of sequencing are off. One needn’t delve all that deeply into hypertext theory to realize that the web lets us jump around in a bewildering variety of ways. I might read three paragraphs of a Wikipedia article before wandering down a rabbit hole of links, never to return to the original article. Or I might read part of a text, then jump over to a play a video, then come back to the text. Or I could read 200 words, then decide to jump down to the comments or hop over to Twitter to see what people are saying about the piece. In short, the web gives the lie to the conceit that the Author is laying down The One True Way to consume a text. We recognize this pretty intuitively when it comes to the web writ large. Indeed, we put a lot of thought into trying to convince our readers to follow the paths that we want them to follow, knowing fully well that most of them won’t. We optimize buttons for size, color, and placement. We replace “read more” and “click here” links with meatier terms that “emit the right scent.” We lay down careful trails so that readers looking for more detail can move from tweets to infographics to blog posts to research reports to datasets. We then turn around and produce long research products that adhere to the old linear model in which the author controls the presentation while the reader passively consumes it. Rushing Toward a Cloudy Future I wish that I had something profound to add here about What It All Means for think tank publishing. Sadly, I don’t. My team at Century is still wrestling with what it will really mean to produce a piece of wonkcomms that truly embraces the post-sequentialism of hypertext. (And, no, “post-sequentialism” is not a real term. But it should be.) There are some intriguing possibilities out there, though. Vox’s card stacks break up what might once have been a single article into discrete, reusable, and constantly updated chunks. Urban’s ongoing report on the demographics of Washington, D.C. similarly breaks a long report into distinct chunks. The report is being released a chapter at a time. And while navigation between the pieces is currently linear, it wouldn’t have to be. The digital version of the budget options report from U.S. Congressional Budget Office offers readers a variety of paths for accessing the various options presented. The transmedia movement, currently happening mainly in film and television, breaks stories across different media and devices. (Think TV shows with online-only spinoffs for minor characters.) Perhaps one of these approaches is the answer. More likely is that the answer will combine some of the elements of these sorts of experiments with some of the principles of good old fashioned linear storytelling and…something that no one has thought of quite yet. I’ve certainly not figured it out yet. The good news—and possibly also the bad news—is that I’m not sure anyone else has, either. We’re kind of all making it up as we go along, and seeing what works. That’s what makes it all so much fun. Joe Miller is the Director of the DC studio of Soapbox, a design and digital agency that focuses on creative communications for ideas that matter. He has led digital strategy projects at Eastern Research Group, The Century Foundation, and the Congressional Budget Office. Prior to his shift to content strategy, we was a senior staff writer at FactCheck.org, a copywriter with the Mack/Crounse Group and an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of North Carolina—Pembroke and the United States Military Academy. He received his PhD in political philosophy from the University of Virginia, his MA in philosophy from Virginia Tech, and his BA in philosophy from Hampden-Sydney College. ‹ VIDEOS: WonkComms 1 year on – 2 steps forward, 1 step back EVENT: Storytelling in Research Communications › Tagged with: digital publishing, explainer journalism, longform, think tanks 4 comments on “The Future of Digital Longform Publishing” In defence of the PDF \| WonkComms says: […] tanks and their audiences embrace a radically different notion of think tank research (perhaps by ditching the linear model of storytelling altogether), I suspect that the clunky old PDF will be with us for some time to […] bernrexer says: Digitally capturing dialog and media will only continue to become more efficient, economical and expedient to process and distribute. However, choosing from the increasing solutions available to do so now becomes the challenge – along with maintaining your growing archives. WonkComms keep up the great work! The Future of Digital Longform Publishing \| Ebo... says: […] Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had a slew of opportunities to muse about the future of digital publishing. A piece on explainer journalism from Adam Tinworth kicked things off. And though Tinw… […] The Future of Digital Longform Publishing – Eclecticism says: […] a new piece up over at WonkComms taking a look at the future of longform in the digital world. My basic point: the foundation of the web is fundamentally postmodern (hypertext finishes off any […]	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5319
__label__cc	0.737322	0.262678	Tag: Teenager 10 Science News Roundup #16 Here are 10 science news that I find interesting and important to take note. Harmful effects of being overweight underestimated – The harmful effects of being overweight have been underestimated, according to a new study that analyzed body mass index (BMI), health and mortality data in around 60,000 parents and their children, to establish how obesity actually influences risk of death. Science Daily Teenage depression linked to father’s depression – Adolescents whose fathers have depressive symptoms are more likely to experience symptoms of depression themselves, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Science Daily Scallops’ amazing eyes use millions of tiny, square crystals to see – There’s stiff competition for the most elaborate eyeballs in the animal kingdom, but a mollusk that turns up on dinner plates might be a finalist. Science News Study Finds No Evidence That Consuming Part Of Your Own Body Can Reduce Postpartum Depression – Whether it’s popping pills like Kim and Kourtney or consuming it raw in a smoothie like actor Gaby Hoffman, eating placenta has been the latest alternative maternity trend to hit the mainstream. But in case you were wondering whether or not it’s a good idea to follow suit, the latest research suggests it’s best to sit this one out. IFLScience Astronauts Appear To Suffer From Potentially Dangerous “Space Fever” – The health of astronauts in space is, quite obviously, a vital form of research. There’s no point in us rushing to get humans to Mars if all our astronauts get incredibly sick or perish on the way there. Things like muscle atrophy, altered vision, and genetic alteration are all real and very complex issues that still need to be dealt with. IFLScience This Extreme Diet Reversed Type 2 Diabetes in Up to 86% of Patients – Type 2 diabetes isn’t necessarily for life, with a new clinical trial providing some of the clearest evidence yet that the condition can be reversed, even in patients who have carried the disease for several years. Science Alert Bats From a Single Cave in China Have All The Building Blocks of a SARS Epidemic – When it struck, the contagion spread fiercely. The deadly severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak in South China in 2002 infected thousands, and ultimately killed nearly 800 people. Science Alert Physicists Have Demonstrated That ‘Impossible’ Tetraquarks Can Exist After All – An exotic kind of particle so mysterious that it was suspected to be impossible has finally been identified by physicists – and not just once, but twice. Science Alert Teen Brains Find It Hard to Work Out What’s Actually Important – Even when we’re teenagers, our brains still have a lot of developing to do. New research suggests that teenage brains haven’t matured enough to be able to properly recognise and react to the importance of tasks – maybe one excuse to be late with homework. Science Alert Nations agree to ban fishing in Arctic Ocean for at least 16 years – Nine nations and the European Union have reached a deal to place the central Arctic Ocean (CAO) off-limits to commercial fishers for at least the next 16 years. The pact, announced yesterday, will give scientists time to understand the region’s marine ecology—and the potential impacts of climate change—before fishing becomes widespread. Science Mag Bran News, Science Leave a comment December 6, 2017 December 13, 2017 2 Minutes	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5322
__label__wiki	0.697508	0.697508	Computer Services Jobs» Does the Coast Guard Accept Felons? Rescue swimmers are a special forces branch of the Coast Guard. 1 Does the Coast Guard Accept People With Felonies? 2 How Much Does a Military E-1 Get Paid Every Two Weeks? 3 National Guard Warrant Officer Age Limit 4 Is a College Degree Needed to Become a Medical Billing & Coding Specialist? The U.S. Coast Guard operates under the Department of Homeland Security and is one of the five armed forces divisions in the United States. Service members perform maritime services, including search and rescue operations, coastal security and drug searches and seizures. On its official website, the Coast Guard indicates that it completes background and credit checks on applicants, and felony convictions disqualify you from consideration. The standard age range for Coast Guard service members is 17 to 27. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is a free college degree program that accepts applicants from 17 to 22 years of age. Five years of service is required for graduates. "Good moral character" and a drug-free lifestyle are also requirements. Other initial recruiting steps include the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB test, and a thorough medical exam. U.S. Coast Guard: FAQ: How Hard is it to Join? United States Coast Guard Academy: Admissions: Eligibility Kokemuller, Neil. "Does the Coast Guard Accept Felons?" Work - Chron.com, http://work.chron.com/coast-guard-accept-felons-24886.html. Accessed 18 January 2020. Kokemuller, Neil. (n.d.). Does the Coast Guard Accept Felons? Work - Chron.com. Retrieved from http://work.chron.com/coast-guard-accept-felons-24886.html Kokemuller, Neil. "Does the Coast Guard Accept Felons?" accessed January 18, 2020. http://work.chron.com/coast-guard-accept-felons-24886.html How Much Does a Train Driver Make a Year? Do You Need Special Paper to Send in Cover Letters & Resumes? Can I Be a Funeral Director Without a Degree? Navy Reserve Physical Fitness Requirements Qualifications for Joining the Police Force Do You Need an Associate's Degree to Be a City Cop? Can International Students Join the Army? Do Forensic Scientists Work in Hospitals? Tobacco Cessation Instructor Certification How Much Money Does a Piping/Mechanical Inspector Earn? Does an Exercise Science Major Apply to Physical Therapy?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5323
__label__wiki	0.941171	0.941171	'Hyori's Homestay 2' Premiere Sees Girls' Generation's Yoona Finally Meeting Lee Hyori Meanwhile, a $367 long padded coat and more items that Yoona wore in the first episode of the hit JTBC show were sold out right after broadcast. AceShowbiz - The second season of "Hyori's Homestay 2" aired its premiere episode on Sunday, February 4 on JTBC. The highly-anticipated episode saw this season's employee, %cYoona%, arriving at %cLee Hyori% and husband %cLee Sang Soon%'s house in Jeju Island, much to the house owners' surprise. At first, Hyori couldn't tell that it was the %cGirls' Generation% member due to some fogs, but after she heard Yoona's voice she quickly realized that it was the "Prime Minister & I" actress. Hyori, alongside her dogs, quickly ran out to greet Yoona while bringing an umbrella just like they did in the first season with %cIU%. The two singers were so happy to see each other after so many years. "How old are you now?" Hyori asked Yoona, to which the singer/actress shyly responded, "29." The former %cFin.K.L.% member was so surprised to learn that it had been almost 10 years since they met on SBS' "Family Outing". In related news, the items that Yoona wore in the first episode of the hit JTBC show were sold out right after broadcast. In the first episode, Yoona brought a waffle before blowing Hyori and Sang Soon's mind with her self-made waffle. "It tastes like something you could sell. It's delicious," the couple exclaimed. Right after the broadcast, the vertical waffle iron gained a lot of interest, leading it to become one of the most highly-searched topics on South Korean portal sites such as Naver and Daum. As of Monday at 1:30 A.M. KST, the waffle iron was reportedly sold out on online shopping mall Coupang. "It's already sold out on Coupang [an online retailer]... and the episode hasn't even ended yet," said a commenter. The production staff denied that it was a product placement, saying in a statement, "It's something that Yoona bought a long time ago and has been using, but she bought a new one to give to Lee Hyori recently. Even I ended up buying one after watching the show during the editing process." In addition to the waffle iron, the outfit which Yoona sported during the episode gained a lot of interest from the viewers. The South Korean beauty was seen donning a thick, white coat during a scene where she picked tangerines at a tangerine farm in order to prepare juice for their guests. Nicknamed as "the Yoona coat," the $367 coat was sold out in no time. Yoona's crew neck, which was at the price of $13, was also quickly sold out. Also featuring actor %cPark Bo Gum%, the second season of "Hyori's Homestay" airs on Sundays, at 9 P.M. KST on JTBC. Watch Dwayne Johnson Pull a Tom Cruise in 'Skyscraper' First Full Trailer! Jennifer Lawrence Hijacks Plane Speaker to Lead Passengers in Eagle Chant on Super Bowl Day Yoona Accused of Getting More Plastic Surgeries After Recent TV Appearance - See the Differences Missing an Ex? Yoona Cries While Listening to Sad Love Song on 'Hyori's Homestay 2' 'Hyori's Homestay 2' Teaser Gives First Look at Girls' Generation's YoonA as New Employee Girls' Generation's YoonA Confirmed to Appear in 'Hyori's Bed and Breakfast' Season 2	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5327
__label__wiki	0.524326	0.524326	The American Church in Paris History, Architecture & Tours Pastors & Music Directors Weddings & Vow Renewals Wedding Reservations The Spire Newsletter ACP Today Radio What's On at ACP Worship & Mission Collège Group Lycée Group Cameroon Presbyterian Church (Cameroon) Excellence Computer Technology Center (Ghana) The Living Truth Foundation Ministry (Ghana) The Rafiki Foundation (across Africa) Youth Mission Trip to Africa The King's Garden Orphanage Deep Griha Society Missions in Our Community Homeless Ministry Friday Mission Lunch Foyer de Grenelle Paris Prison Ministry Tiffany Musica Love in a Box SOS Help Concerts & Recitals Atelier Concerts Community Concerts & Recitals Concert & Recital Archives Youth & Children's Choirs Contemporary Band Prayer & Learning Special ACP Programs and Events Special ACP Programs and Events Archives Thurber Lectures Thurber Lecture Archives Lenten Lectures Archives Lenten Lectures 2011 ACP Groups Multicultural Couples Activity Room Reservations Thurber Lecture — Joanne Burke Paris Noir - African Americans in the City of Light Wednesday 13 February in the Thurber Room – Meal at 19h; Presentation 19h45-21h15 Paris Noir: African Americans in the City of Light is the most comprehensive and compelling documentary existing on the remarkable migration of pioneering African Americans to France and the impact both cultures had on each other. View film trailer here: www.africanamericansinparis.com. Weaving stories and themes from World War I, the Jazz Age of the 1920s up to the German occupation of WWII, Paris Noir is thought-provoking storytelling that resonates in today's social and political climate. More than a historical documentary, Paris Noir reveals the beginning of worldwide assertion of African American culture. Directed, written and edited by critically-acclaimed documentary filmmakers Joanne Burke and David Burke, Paris Noir blends rare photographs and archival footage, exciting period music, and insightful commentary by leading scholars and experts. Joanne Burke was a top documentary film editor for CBS, NBC, and PBS in New York for twenty years, editor also of feature films for Sidney Lumet, and co-editor of Gimme Shelter, the Maysles Brothers’ classic documentary about the Rolling Stones, as well as over 20 documentaries. David Burke was a longtime writer/producer for CBS News 60 Minutes and other CBS and NBC programs. He is the author of several travel books. His Writers In Paris evolved into the highly praised David Burke's Writers in Paris Walking Tours, listed as one of Lonely Planet's Top Ten literary walks worldwide. Since moving to Paris in 1986, the Burkes have produced, written and edited independent films together: an award-winning biopic on jazz genius Mary Lou Williams and several documentaries focussing on innovative women in developing countries. Their African Americans in Paris series, a groundbreaking 2-DVD set of mini documentaries, chronicles the experiences of pioneering Black Americans. The series received the award of Best Director from the prestigious Berlin Black International Cinema Film Festival in 2015. Thurber Lectures is an adult community gathering and growth time that is open to all. Thurber Lectures Archives ACP mobile app. Check out the latest happenings at ACP. Get the ACP mobile app here. Gifts in support of the ministries and mission of the American Church in Paris may be made directly to the Church or to our United States sponsor, the American and Foreign Christian Union (AFCU). 12 January 2020 - Not Ours... 5 January 2020 - Journey in the... 29 December 2019 - Get Up 24 December 2019 - The Light... 15 December 2019 - The Holy... The Spire & ACP Today Click here to read the current edition of The Spire, ACP's monthly newsletter. Click here to hear the latest ACP Today: Faith Talk from Paris radio broadcast. © The American Church in Paris The American Church in Paris is sponsored and supported by the American and Foreign Christian Union (AFCU) The American Church in Paris is a member congregation of the Association of International Churches in Europe and the Middle East. If you are traveling and looking for a place to worship, please consult the AICEME website for our sister congregations. American Church in Paris, 65 quai d'Orsay, 75007 Paris, France Tel: +33 (0)1 40 62 05 00	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5329
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Huawei E5788 is a new 4G LTE Modem available recently; so many people may don’t know this new pocket WiFi router. Here also comes a new question: what’s the difference between the Huawei E5788 and Netgear AC810S? And which one is better to buy in the two MiFi router 4G? Today, we will compare the Huawei E5788 and Netgear Aircard 810s to find the answers. Huawei E5788 VS Netgear AC810S Appearance and Interfaces If you are familiar with Netgear LTE modem, you may know the Netgear aircard series have very similar feature. On the front of Netgear Aircard 810s, there is a LED touchscreen with a home and back button at the side of the screen. The power button is on the top side while the opposite side locates the USB port for charging and two connectors for external 4G LTE antennas. The back cover could be removed to change the battery and insert the SIM card. The latest Huawei E5788 is thinner than Netgear AC810S. It also has a touch screen to do settings and show the connection status. The power button is on the top side while the SIM card slot and USB port at the opposite side. But there is no connector for external antennas. Unlike the Aircard 810s, the Huawei E5788 battery is non-removable like the predecessor Huawei E5786. Netgear AC810S VS Huawei E5788 Specs and Features From the appearance, we can see the Huawei E5788 and Netgear AC810S are very different. Then let’s have a check the Huawei E5788 specs and Netgear AC810S specs for a comparison: Model Huawei E5788u-96a Netgear Aircard AC810s Product type LTE Mobile Hotspot LTE Mobile Hotspot Category LTE Cat.16 LTE Cat.11 Chipset Qualcomm MDM9250 Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 Data rates DL 1Gbps/UL 100Mbps DL 600Mbps/UL 100Mbps Supported 4G LTE frequency bands * FDD-LTE: Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/19/20/28 * TDD-LTE: Band 38/40/41/42 B1, B3, B7, B8, B28 WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz Max support users 32 users 15 users MIMO 4 X 4 MIMO 2 x 2 MIMO Connector for external antenna No connector Two, TS-9 jacks Buy Antenna N/A Aircard 810s External Antenna App management Huawei Hilink APP Netgear Aircard APP SIM type Micro SIM Micro SIM Battery Non-removable, 3000mAh Removable, 2930 mAh Dimensions 129 x 65 x 13.5mm 112 x 68.6 x 15.45mm Ethernet Port No No Datasheet download Huawei E5788 Datasheet Netgear AC810S Datasheet User Manual Huawei E5788 Manual Telstra 4GX Advanced III Manual Other features 4CC CA 3 band CA Firmware download Huawei E5788 Firmware Aircard 810s Firmware Drivers Huawei E5788 Driver Aircard 810s driver Reviews Huawei E5788 Review Netgear Aircard 810s review Price 499.00USD 249.00USD From the specs table, we can see the Huawei E5788 is more advanced than Netgear AC810S. The Huawei E5788u-96a could support peak download speed up to 1Gbit/s while Netgear AC810S supports peak speed to 600Mbps. They both have only one variant model now. Huawei E5788 could support more LTE frequency bands than that of Netgear Aircard 810s. Huawei E5788 supports the maximum of up to 32 users with 4 x 4 MIMO while Netgear AC810S supports the maximum of up to 15 users with 2 x 2 MIMO. However, Huawei E5788 doesn’t have the connectors for an external antenna. The Netgear Aircard 810s has two TS-9 connectors for external LTE antennas. From the specs, there is no doubt that Huawei E5788 is better to buy than Aircard 810s. However, the Huawei E5788 price is much higher than Netgear AC810S price. Considering the decent good specs of Aircard 810s, we think Netgear AC810S is a budget mobile router with comparably good specs for daily use. So if the Huawei E5788 price is out of your budget, Netgear AC810S is good to buy. Posted on 2018-08-04 2018-08-05 Categories 4G LTE Mobile WiFi, 4G Technology, HUAWEI 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, HUAWEI 4G LTE Modem, LTE Advanced Pro Devices, LTE Advanced Pro Router, Netgear 4G Mobile Hotspots, Product Comparison, SpecificationsTags 4G LTE Modem, Aircard 810s, Aircard 810s VS Huawei E5788, Difference Between Huawei E5788 and Netgear AC810S, Huawei E5788, Huawei E5788 VS Aircard 810s, Huawei E5788 VS Netgear AC810S, Huawei E5788u-96a, MiFi router 4G, Netgear AC810S VS Huawei E5788, Netgear Aircard 810s, Netgear Aircard 810s VS Huawei E5788 Netgear Aircard 810s vs Huawei E5885Ls-93a More and more new Huawei LTE advanced pocket WiFi routers are available in the market, which would be the powerful competitor to the 4G modem router from Netgear wireless. Huawei E5885 is a new 4G pocket WiFi router at the end of 2017. Netgear AirCard 810s was available in 2016 and has already been the best seller in Netgear 4G Routers. Someone may ask: what’s the difference between the Huawei E5885 and Netgear AC810S? Which one to buy from the two mobile routers? In this article, we will review the appearance, interfaces, specs, price, and other features to answer the questions. AirCard 810S VS Huawei E5885 Appearance and Interfaces Since the Aircard 810s was available in the market for around 2 years, you may already know the Netgear AC810s, which is the world’s first LTE cat.11 mobile hotspot. On the front, there is a 2.4-inch touchscreen with “Home” and “Back” buttons at the screen side. The touchscreen allows users to do simple settings for internet connection. The power button is on the top edge side while on the opposite side, two connectors for an external antenna and USB 3.0 port are located. Like other Netgear 4G WiFi routers, the two connectors are a TS-9 type. The back cover of the Aircard 810s could be opened and the battery is removable. Huawei E5885 may not be as well-known as Aircard 810s but it has unique features. Here now the market has only the E5885Ls-93a available. Not sure whether there will be a new variant model available in near future. The Huawei E5885 is thicker than common 4G mobile hotspots because it has a large built-in battery of 6400mAh. There is also a small screen on the front, but not touchable. The power button and WPS button are on the top edge side of the Ethernet port and USB ports. You much open the cap to see the ports. However, unlike other Huawei mobile router 4G, the Huawei E5885 doesn’t have the connectors for external antennas. The back cover could be removed but the built-in battery can’t be removed. The Huawei E5885 and Netgear Aircard 810s both use Micro SIM card size. The E5885 has also the Micro SD card slot for storage. Netgear AirCard 810s vs Huawei E5885Ls-93a Specs and Features From the appearance, we can see the Huawei E5885 and Netgear Aircard 810s are very different. Then let’s have a review about the Huawei E5885Ls-93a specs and Netgear AC810S specs. Model Huawei E5885Ls-93a Netgear Aircard 810s Product type LTE Mobile Hotspot with Ethernet port LTE Mobile Hotspot Category LTE Cat.6 LTE Cat.11 Chipset Hisilicon LTE Cat6 chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 Data rates DL 300Mbps/UL 50Mbps DL 600Mbps/UL 100Mbps Supported 4G LTE frequency bands * FDD-LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/19/20 * TDD-LTE: Band 38/40/41 B1, B3, B7, B8, B28 App management Huawei Hilink APP 3.0 Netgear Aircard APP Dimensions 112.00 x 69.20 x 23.00mm 112 x 68.6 x 15.45mm Ethernet Port On port for WAN/LAN port(RJ-45) No Datasheet download Huawei E5885Ls-93a Datasheet Netgear AC810S Datasheet User Manual Huawei E5885Ls-93a User Manual Netgear AC810S Manual Other features Power bank, CA, NFC 3 band CA From the specs table, we can see the new Huawei E5885Ls-93a 4G hotspot supports LTE category 6 while the old model Netgear 810S supports LTE Cat.11, which could achieve almost double faster speed than that of Huawei E5885. However, the Huawei E5885 has many features that are very powerful. Firstly, the Huawei E5885 has one Ethernet port for WAN and LAN, which would provide more connection possibility, especially when the 4G connection is not available and only an Ethernet connection is available. Secondly, the Huawei E5885Ls-93a could support maximum users up to 32 users while Netgear Aircard 810s supports only 15 users. Thirdly, the Huawei E5885Ls-93a has a large battery pack of 6400mAh, which would keep working for a long time and charge other devices. The AirCard 810s also has the JumpBoost, which is to charge devices. However, the battery of 2930mAh seems weaker than Huawei E5885 battery. However, the more advanced Netgear 810S has the same price as the latest new Huawei E5885. If you need a practical 4G mobile WiFi hotspots, Huawei E5885 seems to be more powerful and useful. But if you just need a faster internet connection, the Netgear Aircard 810s is the right one to recommend. Posted on 2018-05-17 2018-08-17 Categories 4G LTE Mobile WiFi, 4G Technology, HUAWEI 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, LTE Advanced Pro, LTE Advanced Pro Devices, LTE Advanced Pro Router, LTE Cat6 Router, Netgear 4G Mobile Hotspots, Product Comparison, SpecificationsTags Aircard 810s vs Huawei E5885, Difference between Huawei E5885 and Netgear Aircard 810s, Huawei E5885, Huawei E5885 VS Aircard 810s, Huawei E5885 VS Netgear 810S, Huawei E5885 VS Netgear AC810S, Huawei E5885Ls-93a, Huawei mobile router 4G, Netgear 4G WiFi router, Netgear 810S VS Huawei E5885, Netgear AC810S, Netgear AC810S VS Huawei E5885, Netgear Aircard 810 vs Huawei E5885, Netgear Aircard 810s Huawei E5787s-33a Box Opening and Simple Settings As the successor to Huawei E5786 LTE hotspot, Huawei presented a new Huawei E5787 mobile hotspot. Perhaps following the steps of Netgear Aircard 810s, Huawei makes the new LTE gadgets more smart than ever. The most obvious feature different from Huawei E5786 is that the Huawei E5787s has a touch screen, where user can do simple setting for the wireless network. We get the Huawei E5787 in black color and the model number is E5787s-33a. The body of the new pocket WiFi is made of plastic but hand feel is good. On the top side, it’s the power button and it’s cool. The front 2.4 inch color touch screen is really selling point. This feature can be found on other Huawei mobile WiFi hotspots. This should be Huawei’s first LTE hotspot with color touchscreen. At the other side, it’s the USB port for charging. And two connectors for external antenna are covered by a cap. At the edge side, there is a place for lifting rope. The back cover of the Huawei E5787s-33a could be opened for inserting the SIM card and battery. The battery of Huawei E5787 could be removed for exchange. The SIM card slot has a slider, user need to move the slider to open the cover and put SIM card in. Beside the SIM card slot, there is a label showing some information about the device: Model: E5787s-33a SSID: Huawei-C0DD WiFi Key: 41018956 IMEI: 86951602116xxxx S/N: QTFDU17726001968 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd Beside the label in the device body, there is a reset button in red color, which is to reset the Huawei E5787 to factory default if necessary. From the features and appearance, we can see the huawei E5787s-33a is very similar to Netgear Aircard 790s. After plug in the SIM card and power on the Huawei E5787, we can see the Huawei E5787 would automatically detect the SIM card’s network provider and showed it on the screen. We didn’t do anything to setup and it would provide WiFi network. Simultaneously, the WLAN signal and connected WiFi users and battery status are also showed. The touch screen also indicates “Slide to open”, after slide, user can do some simple settings on the screen. If you want to do some advanced settings, you could log into the web interface 192.168.8.1 or user Huawei Hilink APP. You can scan the QR code on the package box to download the Huawei Hilink APP or download from Google Play or Apple Store. In our test, the Huawei E5787 provided fast internet connection, but we didn’t reach the peak download speed of 300mbps. And the advanced settings are very practical. The battery capacity of 3000mAh can maintain more than one day full time use. And it has the function to charge other electronic devices. According to official sayings, up to 10 wireless users could connect with the Huawei E5787 for surfing. These technical features make it useful and we recommend it for those who usually need long time fast surfing and data plan. Posted on 2018-01-18 2018-01-29 Categories 4G LTE Mobile WiFi, 4G Technology, HUAWEI 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, LTE Cat6 RouterTags Huawei E5786, Huawei E5787 Setup, Huawei E5787s-33a, Huawei E5787s-33a external antenna, Huawei E5787s-33a settings, Netgear Aircard 790s, Netgear Aircard 810s Difference between ZTE UFi MF980 and Netgear Aircard 810s Since more and more network providers deployed LTE advanced networks, many vendors over the world are providing new LTE gadgets to support the latest new LTE networks. The US vendor Netgear Wireless and Chinese vendor ZTE are two of them. Netgear presents the Aircard 810s with support of LTE Category 11 and ZTE provides the UFi MF980 with support of LTE Category 9. In this article, we will check what the difference is between the two mobile 4G Routers. The Netgear Aircard 810s has a 2.44 inch LCD touchscreen, user can do simple settings like operating a smartphone. However, the ZTE MF980 UFi’s 1.44 inch TFT screen is not a touchscreen, so it can be operated by the power and func button, web interface or by ZTELink APP. Of course, the Aircard 810s could also be operated from web interface and Netgear aircard APP. The ZTE UFi MF980 is very thinner than Netgear Aircard 810s, so the feel in hand is better. They both have two connectors for external LTE antennas and the connector type is TS-9. The connectors in Aircard 810s are located at the two sides of the USB ports with small caps, while the connectors of ZTE MF980 are together. And they both use Micro SIM. The battery of Aircard 810s is removable and the SIM card slot is in the battery slot. The battery capacity is 2930mAh, which could support 11 hours for continuous use. The battery of ZTE MF980 UFi is built-in and can’t be removed. And its battery is 2200mAh, which is enough for daily use, but can’t be changed to backup battery. But they both don’t have slot for Micro SD card. With Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 chipset and the support of LTE Category 11, Netgear Aircard 810s could support peak download speed to 600mbps. ZTE UFi MF980 could achieve download speed to 450mbps and upload speed to 50Mbps with the support of LTE Category 9. Netgear Aircard 810s could connect up to 15 wireless users simultaneously while ZTE UFi MF980 could support up to 32 wireless users to access internet, on this point, ZTE UFi MF980 seems more powerful than Aircard 810s. Regarding the WLAN feature, they could support latest Wi-Fi 802.11ac with 2 X 2 MIMO on dual band(2.4GHz and 5GHz). Other feature The Netgear Aircard 810s has an extra function called Jump Boost, which makes it could work like a mobile power bank to charge other electric devices such as smartphone, Pads etc..ZTE MF980 UFi doesn’t have this function per the official description. Comparing the features and specifications of the Netgear Aircard 810s and ZTE UFi MF980, it’s not doubt that Aircard 810s is better than ZTE MF980. With higher configuration, Netgear Aircard 810s can provide better performance for internet connection, but price would be higher. ZTE MF980 UFi is also good for most users with budget price. But the built-in battery may not be a good feature if you want it to work for long time. Actually, there are many more 4G Routers for LTE advanced networks, if you want to check more devices, welcome to check on www.4gltemall.com . Posted on 2017-08-04 2017-08-10 Categories 4G LTE Mobile WiFi, 4G Technology, Product Comparison, ZTE 4G LTE Mobile HotspotTags Difference, Netgear 810S, Netgear Aircard 810s, ZTE MF980 UFi, ZTE UFi MF980 Netgear Aircard 810s Battery Uncharging Issue Resolved You may had a Netgear Aircard 810s 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot. And it’s lucky that you didn’t encounter the problem about Aircard 810s battery for charging. However, there are some users of Aircard 810s who had a big headache for the battery charging issue. Today, we will share a case of resolving the battery charging problem. Hope some users of Aircard 810s would have a reference to overcome their trouble. This is a real case which happened on one of our customer a couple of days ago. The customer name is David Dakak from Cyprus and his company name is Conqueror Information Technologies FZE. Perhaps the Netgear aircard 810s is not presented by the network providers, he bought the unlocked aircard 810s from us(www.4gltemall.com) on May 1st, 2017. At first, we send the Aircard 810s to him via DHL, but after sending the parcel to DHL, we were informed that DHL would not send device with Li-battery. We don’t know why but have a find another shipping forwarder to make our customer to receive the device soon because they paid express shipping. We are lucky to find Singapore post to send the parcel via speed post. The customer received the Netgear 810S on May 11. However, the problem comes from that time. David wrote email to us to claim that the Aircard 810s would not charge when the USB cable connect with the power adapter. Actually, we had tested the device working well before sending to him. We replied to him and want to get few images to check what the problem is. David is very kind to cooperate with us; he had taken a short video to us about the USB connection with adapter and screen status. And when he pressed the power button and home button, there was still no any response on the Aircard 810s. We guided him to pull out the battery from the Aircard 810s, leave the battery slot empty and then connect the USB cable to power adapter. This is the special feature of Netgear Aircard 810s, i.e without the battery in, it can still work when getting power from USB. This feature is also available in other Netgear devices such as Aircard 790s and Aircard 782s. Then the power lights on and we asked David to try to plug in the battery and see if the battery start charge but failed. When he plug in the battery, the screen of the aircard 810s is power off. Then David pulled out the battery again and tried to connect the WiFi from Aircard 810s. After he connected with the WiFi, he logged in the web interface 192.168.1.1 and reset the Aircard 810 to factory default. Then he plug in the battery into aircard 810 and now the battery start charging. What amazing! Perhaps the battery capacity is too low to keep it continuous working, David said the device may automatically switch off. After a long-time charging, this problem was also resolved finally. This is one case about resolving the battery charging issue on one of our customer. We share this and hope this would help other users of Netgear aircard 810s to find the way to overcome this trouble. In short summary, if the battery of Netgear aircard 810s is not charging, pull out the battery and reset the aircard 810s to factory default, and then plug in the battery for charging. Posted on 2017-05-12 2017-05-21 Categories 4G LTE Mobile WiFi, 4G Technology, Network SolutionTags Aircard 810s battery issue, Aircard 810s battery uncharging issue, Netgear Aircard 810s, unlocked aircard 810s Difference between Netgear Aircard 810s/790s and Huawei E5787 As Huawei’s first 4G mobile hotspot with touch screen, Huawei E5787 had attracts customers’ eyes when it’s presented to public. Now the Huawei E5787 had already been available for many network providers in Middle East areas. However, if you had used Netgear 4G Aircards such as Netgear Aircards 790s or 810s, you may the touch screen feature on a LTE mobile hotspot is not a new feature. On the screen point, Huawei is following the Netgear’s steps. With the touch screen and easy operation, Netgear Aircard 4G hotspots had gained good reputation from many customers. Here comes the questions: what’s the difference between Huawei E5787 and Netgear 4G Aircard(790s & 810s)? In this article, we will have a look at the difference between them. The three 4G mobile hotspots are all in rectangle shape and have a 2.4 inch touch screen on the middle of the front. As we mentioned before, user can operate the device throigh the touch screen. Users can do simple setup without having to log in the web management page. This is also the selling point for them. The Netgear 810s and 790s have a “home” and “back” button at the right side of the screen while the Huawei E5787 doesn’t have such button. They all have two connectors for external LTE antenna, which is important if the device is used at places with weak signal. The connector type is TS-9. The external LTE antenna can improve the network speed. Huawei E5787 uses Huawei own Hisilicon LTE cat.6 chipset. The Netgear Aircards 790s and 810s both use Qualcomm LTE chipset like the predecessors, but they use different chipset model, Aircard 790s is based on Qualcomm MDM9230 and Aircard 810s is on Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 LTE modem. With LTE cat.6 chipset platform, Huawei E5787 and Netgear 790s are same level products; both could support peak download speed up to 300Mbps and upload speed to 50Mbps on LTE network. Netgear aircard 810s is on a higher level to LTE cat11 and supporting downlink to 600Mbps, which is almost double of the speed from the E5787 and 790s. And aircard 810s is more advanced with support of 3 band carrier aggregation(CA) while the other two only support dual-band CA. Perhaps Netgear 810s is targeted on top terminals, the 2G GSM network is not supported and only 3G UMTS/DC-HSPA+ is backward compatible. Both Netgear 790s and Huawei E5787 can switch to 3G UMTS/DC-HSPA+ or 2G GSM/GPRS network when LTE network is not available. Regarding the supported 4G LTE/3G/2G network frequency bands, it depends on the specific model. The Aircard 810s and Huawei E5787 both support latest WLAN standards ac, but Aircard 790s missed the ac. But they are all with 2 x 2 MIMO technology. The Netgear Aircard 790s and 810S could both support up to 15 wireless devices to access internet while Huawei E5787 only support 10 users. Battery and SIM card Unlike Huawei E5786, the Netgear Aircard 790s & 810s and Huawei E5787 are with removable battery. The Netgear 790s and 810s both have the battery of same capacity to 2930mAh; Huawei E5787 has larger battery to 3000mAh. The two Netgear Aircards has the SIM slot for Micro SIM while the Huawei E5787 uses Mini SIM. Regarding the performance of the network connection, we will do the test later and show full report accordingly. Posted on 2017-05-08 2018-05-09 Categories 4G LTE Mobile WiFi, 4G Technology, HUAWEI 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, LTE Cat6 Router, Product Comparison, SpecificationsTags Aircard 790s vs Huawei E5787, Aircard 810s vs Huawei E5787, difference between netgear aircard and Huawei E5787, Huawei E5787, Huawei E5787 VS Aircard 810, Huawei E5787 VS Netgear Aircard 810s, Netgear AC810S VS Huawei E5787, Netgear Aircard 790s, Netgear Aircard 790s vs Huawei E5787, Netgear Aircard 810s TP-Link M7650 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Review The Chinese network specialist TP-Link was present at CeBIT 2017 and presented its new, mobile LTE router M7650. Purely optical, the model looks similar to the little brother TP-Link M7310, but inside is much more powerful hardware. With LTE Cat11 technology, the new TP-Link M7650 can handle a bandwidth of up to 600 Mbit/s in the download. Another highlight is that the M7650 provide networking with up to 32 devices via the WLAN network. Features and characteristics of TP-link M7650 Manufacturer and type: TP Link M7650 Chipset: Qualcomm LTE category: Cat. 11 Download rate up to: 600 Mbit/s Upload rate up to: 50 Mbps Supported LTE bands: B1,3,7,8,20 (800/900/1800/2100/2600MHz) Downwards compatible with: HSPA+ (42.2 Mbit/s), UMTS, Edge, GPRS, GSM Support for LTE-Advanced: Yes MIMO Support: No Connection for external antenna: No Network \| LAN & WLAN LAN Ports: no WLAN Standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5 GHz WLAN Support: Yes Encryption: WEP / WPA / WPA2 WLAN Hotspot Function: Yes Battery pack: 3.000 mAh Dimension: 112.5 x 66.5 x 16mm USB: No Memory Card Expansion: Yes Price: 469.00USD available at: www.4gltemall.com TP-Link M7650 – Powerful Mobile Hotspot The new portable 4G router looks smart. In order to meet the ever-increasing maximum bandwidths in the LTE networks, a modem has been installed, which the Internet speed could achieve at up to 600 Mbps ( Cat. 11 ) via LTE accesses. The upload is, however, with a maximum of 50 Mbit/s. At the moment (at the end of March 2017) the manufacturer didn’t release detail specifications of this new model. Therefore, we cannot known all the technical specifications, such as the dimension and weight. However, TP-Link confirmed, among other things. The first thing, the M7650 could reach download speed up 600 Mbit/s. The WiFi module of the M7650 makes a good job here, as up to 867 Mbit/s are implemented via a 5 gigahertz frequency. Devices that do not support WLAN at 5 GHz can get network with 2.4 GHz. With this spectrum, up to 300 Mbit/s can still be implemented in the download. This mobile LTE router should not be blamed for the battery life. According to the manufacturer, with 3,000 mAh rechargeable battery, a maximum of 15 hours of continuous operation is possible. A mobile device can not only be connected with the M7650 via hotspot, but also configure the router. The Chinese corporation TP-link does not show a new design for M7650 so that it can be special out of the mobile gadgets; it just follows the appearance of the M7310. There is a color mixture of silver and black and an informative TFT display. All information relevant to the operation is displayed on the latter, including the LTE signal strength, the battery status, the current speed or the network operator identification, everything is clear. The display measures 1.44 inches in the diagonal, it can be operated via physical buttons. It’s a pity that TP-Link M7650 does not have a touch screen while the similar model Netgear Aircard 810s already provides touch screen for users. What’s more, the integrated memory card slot accommodates microSD cards with a size of up to 32 GB. Here now, the TP-link M7650 is not yet available on the market. There is another model Netgear Aircard 810s which has similar specifications and it’s already available on the market. If you prefer TP-link M7650, 4G Mobile Broadband Mall (www.4gltemall.com) accept pre-order of this future-proof 4G mobile hotspot. Once we get this TP-link M7650, we would take test and show our report soon. Posted on 2017-03-31 2018-06-28 Categories 4G LTE Mobile WiFi, 4G Technology, New Products, SpecificationsTags LTE Cat11 mobile hotspot, LTE Category 11, Netgear Aircard 810s, TP-Link M7310, TP-Link M7650, TP-Link M7650 Review Netgear Aircard 810s Hotspot Overview Netgear AC810: a complete hotspot Aircard 810s is a 4G mobile hotspot that works with the SIM card from a mobile operator in micro-SIM format. Compatible with category 11 for the 4G LTE, it allows download speeds up to 600 Mbps. We also note the presence of a Dual Band mode in order to benefit from better speeds. It is also compatible with 4G LTE and 3G networks throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia, as well as with 3G networks around the world. This is what you must need if you are traveling. The case of Netgear aircard 810s is really small, yet sturdy and can be stored easily in a bag or even in a pocket. Accessories supplied with the AC810s Obviously, we have a removable battery that allows you to get up to 11 hours of operation and 250 hours of standby time. A USB3 cable allows recharging to USB and a USB power adapter is provided. A cable for the Jump Boost technology allows you to charge Smartphone if it has a micro USB jack, from the battery of the AC810. Multiple Connections Your devices can connect to Aircard 810s thanks to the very simple creation of an 802.11 ac Wi-Fi network. By default, it already has a network name and a password, all indicated under the battery but you can simply change these parameters via the embedded menu. Automatic management of the SIM card If you insert a SIM card that also includes calls, SMS and MMS and not just the data as in our tests, you will be able to see SMS directly on the AC 810 via the Messages menu. We have used two SIM cards from Vodafone and Orange. The PIN code of the SIM card must be entered so that the hotspot automatically retrieves the operator parameters. Touch screen for the AC810 hotspot The quality of the screen is correct but do not expect the retina. Here it makes settings simple and effective. It will be noted that this one is tactile and it can managed also on a smartphone in different menus. The return and home buttons are also tactile. This is a 2.4 inch color LCD. This screen also allows you to view the connection quality and the connection type as well as the data consumed and the number of days remaining for this quota. It’s very useful. We tested the hotspot with an iPhone , iPad and MacBook Pro connected at the same time and did not encounter any problems. Indeed, the AC810 is capable of accommodating up to 11 devices at the same time. Autonomy of the AC810 On the autonomy side, 100% load, we can get duration up to 11 hours but in our first tests, soliciting the flow, the autonomy was not high. In the case of a more conventional use without a systematic flow test, this autonomy should indeed be approached. Plus, a cable is provided, allowing you to charge your Smartphone if it does not have much autonomy. This is the Jump Boost technology. Thus, we will be able to transfer power to the smartphone. Unfortunately for the owners of iPhone and iPad, it is a micro USB and non lightning connectivity. Features of the AC810 Hotspot We note that the menu offers access to the operator settings and that it is possible to activate a 5 Ghz Wifi mode, making it possible to obtain better transfer rates, essential with 4G at high speed. Of course, your hardware must be compatible with this Wi-Fi standard in order to get the most out of it. It is actually Wi-Fi N. Here are the full features: 4G LTE, category 11 with 3-band carrier aggregation DC-HSPA+, HSPA +, HSPA Supported Network Bands 4G LTE FDD 1/3/7/8/28 (700/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz) 4G LTE TDD (available for some carriers) 3G 850/900/1900/2100 MHz 802.11ac/b/g/n Wifi Dual Band 2.4 or 5 GHz Required configuration Wifi compatible device 802.11ac/b/g/n 2.4 or 5 GHz Windows XP (SP3, 32/64 bit Media Center Edition), or Mac OSX 7.0 or later (Windows Vista, 32, 64, 64, 64 and 64 bits) Dimensions: 112 x 69 x 15.5 mm Type of SIM card: micro SIM (3FF) Operating autonomy: up to 11 hours Standby time: up to 260 hours Display: 2.4 “touch screen Two connectors for external LTE Antenna(Buy Netgear Aircard 810s Antenna) Mobile Hotspot AirCard 810 (AC810) Removable lithium-ion battery (2,930 mAh) Cable Jump Boost USB cable with Micro USB connector We will soon propose a test in mobile use with measurements of flows carried out in several situations. If you want to know more about Netgear aircard 4G, welcome to check here: http://www.4gltemall.com/4g-wireless-router/netgear-4g-lte-router.html Posted on 2017-03-28 2018-04-10 Categories 4G LTE Mobile WiFi, 4G Technology, SpecificationsTags Aircard 810s, Netgear AC810S, Netgear Aircard 810s, Netgear aircard 810s antenna Netgear AirCard 810s Review Netgear is known as a leader in the world for mobile connections and has distinguished itself in this field producing various portable 3G/4G devices, which are highly appreciated by users. In the series of wireless aircards, Netgear presented aircard 781s, 782s, 785s, and 790s and the Sierra wireless’s aircard 760s, 762s an 763s. And Netgear doesn’t stop here. New models with upgraded technology become available as time goes. We got the new modem Netgear AirCard 810S for a long time and we present our views today. It is a Wi-Fi router with the possibility to use with 3G and 4G by your SIM card (in the format mini). On the top, we find a single physical button to switch on and to awaken the display. Once turned on the front screen you will light up and from there you can manage almost all settings, thanks to a convenient touch panel or the two keys (always touch) present alongside. What’s more, the presence of two connections for external antennas and a removable battery (the SIM card holder is located under it) are very useful for users. If the Netgear aircard 810s is working at some places with weak signal, it’s better to connect 4G LTE MIMO antenna with two TS-9 connectors to improve the signal and surfing performance. The removable battery can provide an option for users to use spare battery. Signal reception on both 3G and 4G are excellent for long trips by train, and the signal was stable for a long time. We have many devices connected to our Netgear AC810S router using the password supplied, but it can be changed with ease. The display gives you lot of information simultaneously: the connection status, remaining battery power, the network name, password, data consumed since the last reset of the counters and days remaining to next renewal. After enter in the web interface, we can see three columns: WiFi, Messages and Settings. The first allows us to change the Wi-Fi network settings, such as name, password, or even activate the network in 5 GHz(2.4 GHz as default ) or a network for guests. You can also check which devices are connected. And it also presents WPS and the ability to increase or decrease coverage. The settings for the Aircard 810s portable router can also control the brightness and screen timeout, the network preference, APN, and airplane mode. What most surprised us, however, is the autonomy of this device. With 2-3 connected devices and an normal mobile use, we found a decrease of about 10% battery every hour spent, which is a pretty good result. This modem Netgear Aircard 810s, is now available at www.4gltemall.com with unlocked version and various accessories such as external antennas. The price is a little bit high, but it is understandable considering that the aircard 810s as a top range of portable 4G modem. With good battery life, good stability performance, information-rich display and connectors for external antenna, Netgear aircard 810s is still one of the best portable 4G routers. Only the high price and lightweight plastic body are disappointing for potential users. Posted on 2017-03-22 2017-03-29 Categories 4G LTE Mobile WiFi, 4G Technology, New ProductsTags 4G LTE MIMO antenna, Aircard 810, Aircard 810s portable router, Netgear 810S, Netgear AC810S router, Netgear Aircard 810s Netgear Aircard 810s VS Aircard 815s Looking at the current available 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, Netgear seems lead the LTE Advanced terminals. If you had known Huawei E5786 mobile WiFi, you may think this is the fastest 4G pocket router. However, if you know the two 4G mobile routers which we would introduce today, you may have a new view for the mobile terminals. Since LTE Cat3 and Cat4 are becoming the mainstream for carriers, LTE-advanced would of course be available in near future. Here we can see some carriers are stepping fast. The carrier AT&T in USA and Telstra in Australia had presented the LTE Advanced networks for commercial use. The aforementioned Huawei E5786 is a LTE cat6 mobile router, which is already available for many network providers. AT&T and Telstra already used the LTE Cat9 and Cat11 terminals, which mean the LTE Cat9 and Cat11 technologies are available for the two carriers. AT&T introduced Netgear Aircard 815s and had a new name “AT&T Unite Explore” while Telstra introduced Netgear Aircard 810s and has a new name of “Telstra WiFi 4GX Advanced III”. The two 4G mobile hotspots very similar in the name but feature differently. Today, we will have what’s the difference between them. Aircard 810s vs 815S Appearance The Netgear Aircard 810s follows the design of the predecessor Aircard 790s, which is a same level mobile router to Huawei E5786 supporting LTE Cat6. The body of Aircard 810s is made of plastic but feels good. With a 2.4 inch LCD screen, user can read the connection status and setup the routers on the screen. The Netgear Aircard 815s also has a 2.4inch QVGA capacitive touchscreen like Aircard 810s. So the screen has same functions to Netgear AC810S for settings. There special feature of Aircard 815s which should mention is the rugged design that is dustproof, shock and water-resistant. This feature allows users to take the Aircard 815s not only for common outdoor activities, but also in severse weather, especially for the wilderness exploration. They both have two connectors for external antenna and socket type is TS-9. Between the two connectors, there is a USB 3.0 port. Netgear AC810S VS AC815S Technical Specifications Below the blank shows the details specifications of the two routers: Model Netgear Aircard 810s AT&T Unite Explore 815S Category LTE Cat.11 LTE Cat.9 Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 Qualcomm MDM9240 Data rates DL 600Mbps/UL 100Mbps DL 450Mbps/UL 100Mbps Supported 4G LTE frequency bands B1, B3, B7, B8, B28 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B12, B17, B29, B30 Connector for external antenna Two, TS-9 jacks Two, TS-9 jacks Buy Antenna Aircard 810s External Antenna AT&T Unite Explore External Antenna App management Netgear Aircard APP Netgear Aircard APP Battery Removable, 2930 mAh Removable, 4340 mAh Dimensions 112 x 68.6 x 15.45mm 112 x 68.6 x 15.45mm Datasheet download Netgear AC810S Datasheet AT&T Unite Explore 815s Datasheet User Manual Telstra 4GX Advanced III Manual AT&T Unite Explore Manual Other features 3 band CA 3 band CA Firmware download Aircard 810s Firmware ATT Unite Explore Firmware Drivers Aircard 810s driver ATT Unite Explore drivers Reviews Netgear Aircard 810s review AT&T unite explore review Netgear Aircard 810s vs 815S Performance Actually, we had not tested the two units at same network environment in practice. But we will do that respectively in near future and will provide full test report for the two mobile hotspots. We hope the report would be a good reference for the potential users who need the 4G mobile routers. There is one function that we have to mention: The Aircard 815s and 810s can both work like a mobile power bank, which is called Battery Boost, they can charge other electronics such as smartphones and tablets. This function is practical and useful in most cases. From the appearance and specifications, we can see the two mobile routers (Aircard 815s and 810s) are with the latest technology and dominate the wireless terminals. Netgear Aircard 810s supports higher level network technology and it should be the fastest 4G mobile router. Of course, the price is also not cheap for the Aircard 810s, so as Aircard 815s. But if you would like a budget mobile pocket 4G router, the Netgear Aircard 790s may be a good option for you. 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__label__wiki	0.615595	0.615595	Park Avenue West opens in Surrey City Centre Concord Pacific’s Park Avenue West has finally opened near King George Station in Surrey City Centre. The tower which began construction in 2014, is the taller twin to Park Avenue East which opened in late 2016. Standing at 39 Storeys tall, Park Avenue West not only adds another condo tower to the area, but also completes the the Park Avenue development, bringing with it a number of resort-style amenities, new public plaza space, walkways open to the public, lighting features, and a corner fountain with spotlights that illuminates the building in changing purple and blue tones at night. Park Avenue is the successor to the original 3 Park Place towers at King George Station, and is set to be followed by Park Boulevard which is expected to break ground by next year. The opening of Park Avenue has quickly given a new feel to the area. A walk through the new public plaza, pathway, and amenity areas provides a good sense the future feel of Surrey City Centre, and the King George Station area in particular, with the quality of urban design and landscaping on-par and comparable to areas of Coal Harbour and Concord Pacific’s False Creek neighbourhood. With a number of new developments set to break ground within the next year in the immediate vicinity, the area’s transformation will only continue. New corner fountain at Whalley Blvd + 100 Avenue featuring coloured spotlights. View west along 100 Avenue of Park Avenue West lobby View east on 100 Avenue of Park Avenue West entrance View of the Park Avenue parking access area New public pathway connecting to Whalley Blvd Parking Garage entry and pool deck to the right View further back along new public pathway Private pool within Park Avenue amenity area Horizontal lighting feature on top of Park Avenue West and East Pool deck within private amenity area Amenity area tennis court along new public path Park Avenue West and East as seen from King George Station Park Avenue West and East with Park Place in forefront from King George Station Purple toned lighting feature on Park Avenue West as seen from 100 Avenue For more on Park Avenue: https://www.parkavenueliving.ca Posted on September 25, 2017 September 25, 2017 by Stephen HallinghamPosted in Development, News, Photo UpdateTagged Concord Pacific, Concord Park Place, King George District, King George Station, Park Avenue, Park Boulevard. Leave a comment Lark Group’s ‘City Centre 3’ Proceeds to Council Lark Group‘s 10-storey ‘City Centre 3’ development across from Surrey Memorial Hospital is set to appear before Council on Monday, September 11 for 1st & 2nd readings. The project is the 3rd in a series of towers being developed by Lark Group as part of the emerging medical, technology district dubbed Innovation Boulevard. The tower follows the 12-storey ‘City Centre 1’ completed in 2014, and the currently under construction 12-storey ‘City Centre 2’. A Business in Vancouver article published earlier this year indicated that Lark Group has plans for up to 8 towers in total for the area, envisioned to become a “Stanford University type” medical / research hub. Like its predecessors, City Centre 3 will provide office space for a mix of medical offices, research, and tech firms, along with ground-floor retail. It will also provide space for a new private surgical centre. The development is seeking both OCP and City Centre Plan amendments from 3.5 FAR to 5.5 FAR, as well as Rezoning and Development Permit. Designed by Wensley Architecture Ltd., the building offers a striking design and will be a welcome addition to the growing cluster of mid-rise towers in the quickly urbanizing area at the south end of Surrey City Centre. Posted on September 8, 2017 September 8, 2017 by Stephen HallinghamPosted in Development, NewsTagged City Centre 3, Innovation Boulevard, Lark Group, Wensley Architecture. Leave a comment	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5338
__label__wiki	0.668578	0.668578	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region Conserving the nature of the Northeast. Saving an ancient fish in modern times This story was originally published on our new Medium blog platform Surrounded by vast northern Maine wilderness, Big Reed Pond sits peacefully on a mountaintop. A single cabin hides between the conifers that line its banks. The nearest town is 48 miles away. Cabin owners Igor and Karen Sikorsky operate Bradford Camps, a guiding company that flies anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts to prime, remote fishing spots via their Cessna 172 floatplane. Around the time that the Sikorskys took over the camp, something started to go very wrong at Big Reed. “When we took over in ’96, almost everyone went to Big Reed Pond to go fishing — it was so good,” Igor Sikorsky said. “By 1998, two years later, nobody went there because whenever you went there you never caught a fish.” It was more than just not catching fish. The fish were disappearing. The Sikorsky’s float plane gliding over Big Reed Pond in the fall. Credit: Maine DIFW One in particular: the Arctic charr, a fish found in just one state in the Lower 48 — Maine. Though not quite dinosaurs, charr, also known as blueback trout, were the first fish species to colonize Maine waters when the glaciers receded over present-day North America. They now exist in only 14 lakes and ponds in the state. Big Reed Pond — one of those lakes — was under threat. Charr had survived thousands of years just to face rainbow smelt, a fish native to some waters in Maine, but illegally introduced into Big Reed Pond. Smelt caused charr numbers to plummet, competing with them for food and feeding on newly hatched charr. “It was terrible. A large part of the value of this business that we bought was the fact that Reed Pond was a successful fishery,” Sikorsky said. “That was many of our guests’ favorite pond to fish in the whole world.” Though the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife had been managing charr populations since the 1960s, the threat of rainbow smelt kicked their efforts into high gear, beginning a 10-year process to reclaim Big Reed Pond. Sunset on Big Reed Pond from the Sikorsky’s cabin. Credit: Maine DIFW Operation: Reclamation Frank Frost, fisheries biologist with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, led the charge against smelt in Big Reed Pond. He had overseen charr management and conservation since 2000 and was witnessed to the sudden decline of Arctic charr in Big Reed Pond. At this point, it wasn’t enough to just try to increase charr numbers. Without removing smelt all together, the charr population would inevitably fall again. Frost and his team decided on a total reset of Big Reed Pond: a reclamation. Aquatic reclamation involves removing unwanted fish species from a water body, like the illegally introduced smelt, and then restocking it with desired fish species, like native Arctic charr and brook trout. At Big Reed the removal process involved a plant-based product called Rotenone, which impacts the way that fish use oxygen in the water. Before biologists eradicated the smelt and restored the pond fishery, they had to make sure there would be enough charr to support a healthy population. The state partnered with a local hatchery to rear charr for later reintroduction. But even this first step posed challenges. They needed to catch as many of the few remaining charr as possible to begin the rearing process. It took four years. And in all that time, they were able to catch only 14. Maine state biologists toil to catch charr for captive rearing. Credit: Maine DIFW The second challenge was transportation. The long hike up to the pond cuts through the largest old growth forest in New England and the fish wouldn’t survive the long trek out. “Time was of the essence,” Sikorsky said. So they forewent the trail and took to the sky. Aided by helicopters from the Maine Army National Guard and the Sikorsky’s floatplane, those lone 14, the sole future of charr in Big Reed, were flown to the hatchery where they would reside while biologists cleared the pond of the unwelcome visitors. “We actually didn’t lose a single fish in the flying process,” Sikorsky said. Then, in October 2010, it was finally time to reclaim Big Reed. Thousands of pounds of gear, Rotenone, state staff and volunteers were flown in. Maine Air Gaurd Black Hawk helicopters transporting crucial supplies to the pond. Credit: Maine DIFW It took several days. State biologists needed to eradicate rainbow smelt from every inch of Big Reed Pond. And they did. Since the reclamation, smelt have not been found at Big Reed Pond. The following summer, hundreds of hatchery-raised charr, with direct bloodlines from Big Reed, were reintroduced to the pond. This continued for three consecutive years in hopes of carrying on the legacy of this ancient fish by producing a wild charr spawn. The large-scale operation came with a lot of uncertainty — as well as a lot of partners to ensure its success. Frost noted the important roles of Bradford Camps, the University of Maine, The Nature Conservancy, as well as the Maine Army Aviation Support Facility in Bangor and the Presque Isle High School Aquaculture Facility. Some funding for hatchery efforts came from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund. “With these really complex, long term projects, you just can’t stand alone,“ Frost said. Critical funding for this project came through the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Fund administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These funds support state fish and wildlife agency partners to restore and manage sport fish for the benefit of the public, including rare sport fish species like the Arctic charr. “The project wouldn’t have happened without Sport Fish funds,” said Peter Bourque, former Director of Fisheries for Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. These funds are generated in part through a tax on fishing equipment and boating fuels, and help to support sportfish management and restoration throughout the country. “It was money well spent by the anglers who bought their fishing rods,” Sikorsky said. In recognition of the restoration, the American Fisheries Society presented the department and Maine DIFW fisheries biologist Frank Frost with their annual Sport Fish Restoration Outstanding Project award in 2017. Igor Sikorsky shows off hatchery raised charr before depositing them into Big Reed Pond. Credit: Maine DIFW “When you have the benefit of collaboration and planning, you have more control over the outcome,” said Francis Brautigam, the current DIFW Director of Fisheries. “Proactive conservation allows for out-of-the-box thinking, and the ability to pursue strategic and collaborative solutions to complex issues.” The outcome was a win for wildlife and people. A species once destined for the federal endangered species list was determined to be stable — even increasing. Faith, Reward, and Relief Last summer, success materialized at Big Reed. Frost and his son, Noah, were out on the water on a warm June day, pulling in nets, looking for evidence that charr had successfully reproduced in Big Reed. Then they spotted something. “I knew it was a wild fish as soon as it came out of the water,” Frost said. Small, about 10 inches, pale silver with a tell-tale blue back, and — most importantly — hatched naturally in Big Reed, this charr was a symbol of triumph. Frank Frost surveying for wild spawned charr and coming up successful. Credit: Maine DIFW After so much time away from home while working at Big Reed, Frost recounted how meaningful it was to have his son with him that day. Noah recently started the same undergraduate program Frost completed 30 years prior, carrying on the family legacy: fisheries biology, at the University of Maine. “I didn’t have to explain how important this fish was; he knew,” Frost said. The Arctic charr is one of more than 185 fish, wildlife and plants in the eastern U.S. that have recovered, been downlisted, or did not need listing under the Endangered Species Act, thanks to coordination with public and private partners. The effort to conserve at-risk wildlife and recover listed species is led by the Service and state wildlife agencies in partnership with other organizations. Our use of conservation incentives and flexibilities to protect wildlife, reduce regulations and keep working lands working has drawn bipartisan support from Congress. This entry was posted in aquatic connectivity, Blog entries, Endangered Species, Habitat restoration, Partnerships, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration and tagged American Fisheries Society, Arctic charr, Big Reed Pond, maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife, Wildlife Sport Fish and Restoration on November 7, 2018 by arielkallenbachFWS. 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__label__wiki	0.722551	0.722551	Selena Gomez reveals rehab stint was for lupus diagnosis, chemotherapy Posted 5:54 pm, October 8, 2015, by Shellie Nelson Selena Gomez is opening up about a personal health battle she faced in a new interview with Billboard Magazine. “I was diagnosed with lupus, and I’ve been through chemotherapy,” she reveals. The singer has never spoken about struggling with the auto-immune disease before, so the revelation came as a surprise. However, Gomez puts those struggles in the past tense, blaming her abrupt 2013 hiatus on the diagnosis. If anything, she seems primarily frustrated that while she was seeking treatment in the Meadows, a rehab facility in Arizona, in early 2014, that paparazzi and tabloids were speculating that drugs, alcohol, or a broken heart after a breakup from Justin Bieber were to blame instead. And why didn’t she clarify? “I wanted so badly to say, ‘You guys have no idea. I’m in chemotherapy […] But I was angry I even felt the need to say that.” Not wanting to draw additional attention to herself, Selena explains she didn’t want to return until “I was confident and comfortable again.” Now, she explains with a combination of medication and lifestyle changes, her lupus is in remission, so it’s all about her new album, “Revival.” And the revelation of her diagnosis is not the only thing that Selena speaks up about in the interview. Gomez also goes off on the people who have “trampled” on her in the business and on those who forget that she’s been a professional performer since being cast on “Barney” while she was still in elementary school. The word “feminism” isn’t dropped, but it could be — while she’s perceived as a “good girl,” Selena still acknowledges the double standards that she has to live up to in order to keep that image, while male stars don’t have to worry about the same things. Taylor Swift and her two non-famous roommates all get warmly referenced as great friends, while Amy Schumer and Lena Dunham are dropped as inspirations. But despite his VMA tears, there’s just a quick mention of Justin Bieber. When asked if she was speaking with him, Selena responded “we’re on good terms, but no.” But she is “proud” of her ex, saying “This is what I always saw in him, why I always believed in him.” Selena Gomez is still a Belieber. Story from Tribune Media Wire via Zap2it Filed in: Entertainment Topics: Selena Gomez Follow WQAD News 8 on Instagram instagram.com/wqadnews8/ ‘We just want our dog back’: Family desperate for help after man caught on camera stealing their pet Girl who begged for dad’s release after Mississippi ICE raids reunites with her father months later 74-year old Moline woman and son living without heat, waiting for answers since Thanksgiving On-Air Your Health YOUR HEALTH: The treatment that directly targets colon cancer YOUR HEALTH: One boy’s recovery from a rare heart disease 6-year-old finished chemotherapy, classmates welcomed him back with a standing ovation Missing and Murdered in the Midwest Episode 8: Peggy Schroeder The top 2020 Democrats make their cases as the Iowa caucuses near Alex Trebek says his pancreatic cancer may mean the end of his time at ‘Jeopardy!’ Woman discovers tumor at physical therapy visit, and then beats cancer Woman gives kidney to stranger, triggering transplant chain to help save 4 lives YOUR HEALTH: New advances are helping develop a vaccine for colorectal cancer	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5347
__label__wiki	0.878781	0.878781	Arkansas under State of Emergency after severe storms Posted 5:52 pm, April 30, 2017, by Kelsey Ott and CNN Wire, Updated at 05:53PM, April 30, 2017 Downed power lines in northeast Arkansas. Photo: WREG LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Gov. Asa Hutchinson has declared a State of Emergency for Arkansas. Severe storms flooded parts of the state and caused damage. Northeast Arkansas was effected by floods, with a dozen people having to be evacuated in Jonesboro and roads in Mississippi County underwater. Three people were killed in the storms. A 10-year-old girl died in Springdale while outside with her brother. According to a post from Springdale police, the children climbed a fence near a creek and the girl was swept away by rushing waters. Her brother was safe. The girl’s body was found around midnight, police say. Also, a woman died after a tree fell on her mobile home in De Witt, about 80 miles east of Little Rock. Cleburne County officials reported a firefighter died while working in the storm. “Our prayers go out to the families who lost loved ones in the heavy rain and storms last night,” Hutchinson said. “I also thank of first responders who have worked tirelessly to provide assistance.” The State of Emergency declaration will help Arkansans affected by the storms get assistance. Topics: State of emergency, storm damage Enjoy classic shows on Antenna TV Find out which of your favorite programs from the past is on right now Mississippi under a state of emergency after severe storms Tornado slams Dallas; 4 killed in Arkansas, Oklahoma Severe weather, tornado rocks Mid-South early Monday morning More than 20 million people under a flood watch after Saturday’s storms ‘Amazing we don’t have loss of life:’ Lt. Gov. Hosemann tours Desoto County assessing damage Recovery begins after storms kill 11 in Midwest, South Dangerous storms cripple the eastern part of the U.S. Corinth, Alcorn County declare state of emergency after storm McNairy County cleaning up after storm that killed one A powerful tornado churned through northern Dallas, left 100,000 without power Community comes together to help storm victims Arkansas woman gets 40 years in prison in plot to kill judge Tornadoes leave trail of damage in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5348
__label__wiki	0.52311	0.52311	Difference between revisions of "The Abdication of Nicholas II" Bkimberl (talk \| contribs) <p align="right"> [[Main_Page \| WWI Document Archive ]] > [[Official Papers]] > '''The Abdication of Nicholas II''' </p><hr> <font size =4>15 March, 1917</font> <center>Return to '''[[1917 Documents]]'''<br>Return to '''[[Official Papers]]'''</center> <center></center> WWI Document Archive > Official Papers > The Abdication of Nicholas II Nicholas II signed his abdication on 15 March 1917 (2 March, Julian Calendar), at 3.05 pm. The document was countersigned by the Minister of the Imperial Court, and directed to the Chief of Staff. In the days of the great struggle against the foreign enemies, who for nearly three years have tried to enslave our fatherland, the Lord God has been pleased to send down on Russia a new heavy trial. Internal popular disturbances threaten to have a disastrous effect on the future conduct of this persistent war. The destiny of Russia, the honor of our heroic army, the welfare of the people and the whole future of our dear fatherland demand that the war should be brought to a victorious conclusion whatever the cost. The cruel enemy is making his last efforts, and already the hour approaches when our glorious army together with our gallant allies will crush him. In these decisive days in the life of Russia, We thought it Our duty of conscience to facilitate for Our people the closest union possible and a consolidation of all national forces for the speedy attainment of victory. In agreement with the Imperial Duma We have thought it well to renounce the Throne of the Russian Empire and to lay down the supreme power. As We do not wish to part from Our beloved son, We transmit the succession to Our brother, the Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, and give Him Our blessing to mount the Throne of the Russian Empire. We direct Our brother to conduct the affairs of state in full and inviolable union with the representatives of the people in the legislative bodies on those principles which will be established by them, and on which He will take an inviolable oath. In the name of Our dearly beloved homeland, We call on Our faithful sons of the fatherland to fulfill their sacred duty to the fatherland, to obey the tsar in the heavy moment of national trials, and to help Him, together with the representatives of the people, to guide the Russian Empire on the road to victory, welfare, and glory. May the Lord God help Russia! Retrieved from "https://wwi.lib.byu.edu/index.php?title=The_Abdication_of_Nicholas_II&oldid=7890"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5353
__label__wiki	0.514986	0.514986	Alcatel 3 2019 Black 500MB Data £330 Cashback by Redemption £9.25 † + £330 Cashback by Redemption The cashback is claimable in separate, equal parts by sending copies of your monthly bills at set intervals. Full details will be provided with your order. Terms apply. EE Essential Plan 500MB £23 (24mths) Discover Benefits + 3 2019 Features 3 2019 Specs Full Alcatel 3 2019 Specification Experience EE's Fastest 4G Data Speeds Enjoy EE's fastest 4G data speeds, for quicker Facebook feed refreshing and Instagram selfie uploads. Don’t worry, fast data doesn’t necessarily mean you use more - it just works quicker! Want to experience even faster 5G data in selected UK locations? Check out our 5G plans on 5G mobile phones. Get Free Apple Music for Six Months Listen to your favourite music on your phone, tablet or laptop with free access to Apple Music for an entire six months. 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It’s your responsibility to ensure that content accessed by under 18s is suitable for those viewing it. Content available via MTV Play may change from time to time. MTV Play terms apply. For more details go to www.ee.co.uk/mtvterms. Allowances - Use your allowance to call/text UK mobiles and landlines starting 01, 02 and 03 when in the UK or EU/EEA; to call/text EU/EEA mobiles & landlines when roaming in EU/EEA (outside UK); Jersey, Guernsey & Isle of Man treated as EU/EEA. Out of allowance calls to these numbers cost 65p/min. Data allowance can be used in UK & EU/EEA. Data fair use policy may apply in EU/EEA. Deposit needed for roaming in limited circumstances. Calls to 084, 087, 09 & 118 numbers are not included; you'll be charged an Access Charge of 65p/min plus the applicable service charge. If you call a 070 you'll be charged up to 5p/min. Personal use only.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5357
__label__wiki	0.539282	0.539282	The History’s Inn An ancient history describes the “Antica Locanda Mincio” and Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio, which is located between Mantua and Verona. The village, after various historic events, is taken over by the Knights Templar, which founds their own Preceptory here. For over a century, the Knights Templar transformed the monastery into a hospice for all the pilgrims that passed trough the ford across the Mincio to their way to the three great centers of the Christian faith: Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela. The crossing of Peschiera del Garda decayed in the Middle Age and the river could only be crossed through Borghetto, between Lake Garda and the lakes that surrounded Mantua. It was just in this strategic point that, in the 13th century, the Knights Templar built the first wooden bridge to control the ford, as well as a river port, the first mills, a permanent fishmonger and an inn. The remains of the “Thaberna Templare”, mentioned by many historical documents that testify the transfers of the feud ownership, are most probably the foundations of the present day “Antica Locanda Mincio” restaurant. La Thaberna de la Mason – Cronology ANTICA LOCANDA MINCIO Borghetto – Via Buonarotti 12 37067 Valeggio sul Mincio Phone: + 39 045 7950059 – Fax: +39 045 6370455 E-mail: anticalocandamincio@libero.it Weekly closure: on Wednesdays and Thursdays © Copyright 2019 Antica Locanda Mincio - Cookie & Privacy Policy Information: this site uses technical or third-party cookies necessary for the operation of the site. By continuing to browse, you consent to the use of these cookies. Read the complete Policy.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5363
__label__wiki	0.741906	0.741906	RECORDING STUDIOStudio di Registrazione Equipment & FacilityStrumenti e Sale ServicesServizi dello Studio di Registrazione MixingMixaggio on-line o in Studio MasteringMastering on-line o in Studio Recording Bands, SingersRegistrazione Gruppi, Cantanti, Musicisti Voice For Your SongVoci per le tue Produzioni Audio Editing & RestorationAudio Editing e Restauro Sonoro Production, Sounds, RmxProduzioni Musicali, Sonorizzazioni, Remix Clienti e Produzioni EDUCATIONALCorsi DJ e Produzione Musicale Corso Base Mix DJ Corso Computer & Musica Corso Ableton Live DJing Corso Avanzato Music & Tech Corsi Ableton Live Corsi Steinberg Cubase Allievi Corsi Producer MUSIC & TECHNOLOGYRecensioni, Video Tutorial, Reportage News & Recensioni Libri e DVD Tecnici Software & Plug-in Hardware & Schede Audio Synth & Drum Machine iPad, iPhone, iPod & App Strumenti per DJ, DJing Eventi & Fiere Tutorial, Tips & Tricks Speciali & Interviste On-Line ShopOutlet strumenti usati ABOUT USChi e Dove Siamo Chi Siamo/Storia Who we are - Federico Simonazzi the owner Pubblicato in: About Us Letto 13195 volte - "Alar's Recording Studio" is the brain child of Federico 'Alar' Simonazzi. In the 90s, after working as a DJ at various clubs and events, he became producer and sound engineer for dance music programme on two radio stations. Alar's Recording Studio then gradually moved away from recording radio programmes, mixing, and producing jingles, to become a music production "Project studio", working at that time with various vinyl record stores too. His first encounter with Computer Music was as a young boy when he attached a speaker to the Commodore 64 cassette player… Federico then progressed to Trakers on Amiga, and later to Cubase on the classic Atari 1040 where he recorded and played his firsts synths and samplers (Roland W30, DJ70, Korg M1, Juno 106) by MIDI. And that was just the beginning… Thanks to the knowhow he acquired during his years of DJing and studio experience, Federico has been able to take Alar's Recording Studio to new heights as a successful all-round provider of music and audio services, also thanks to his partnerships with a number of professional musicians, singers and speakers. As well as collaborating on projects with third parties, Federico is himself an active producer, sound engineer, sound designer, and songwriter in his own right. His successes include a song for Italy called "Shadows of my life" written and produced with Amerigo Provenzano DJ under the pseudonym "One Rule", and "Trouble" by Spy; the latter has been published in various foreign countries on Universal and EMI/Capital labels. Federico "Alar" Simonazzi and the keyboard player Andrea "Satomi" Bertorelli wrote a demo song for the "Voice for your Song" service called "More Than You Could Ever Know" for the session singer Stevie Biondi. Mario Biondi, Steve's brother, happened to like the song and chose it. He created a more a "acoustic" version and recorded it with Steve for his album: "Due - With Unexpected Glimpses" (2011). In the last 12 years Federico has recorded numerous tracks and vocals in his recording studio, which have been published, licensed and/or produced on vinyl, CDs, or as digital download like Beatport, Amazon and iTunes, on labels such as Emi, Capitol Records, Universal, C.A.M. records, Time Records, Elemedia, Kadabra, Jaywork,Go Records, DIY, Expanded, Kaktoo Entertainment Group (Argentina), EGO, SELF, B.M. Records, Swonk Music, etc.. "Alar's Recording Studio" has not only recorded many new artists and produced its own material, but it has also provided B2B services in the audio/multimedia field for companies such as Buongiorno.it, Telecom Italia, Wind, etc., TV and radio commercials and documentaries broadcasted in the national (Italia 1, Radio DJ etc..) and International networks (BBC 4, UK). For more info see "Clients and Productions". Since 2004, in his capacity as consultant for various producers, musicians, radio stations, DJs, and musical instrument stores, Federico has also been Product Specialist and technician in charge (for Italy) of Numark, Akai Pro, Alesis, Phonic and Ortofon products, as well as DJ products, software and Korg MIDI controllers, including the whole product range of DJ/Producer instruments distributed by ESound (Pacemaker by Tonium, and so on). ESound is a division of EKO MUSIC GROUP S.P.A., one of the main distributor of musical instruments in Italy. In 2008, Federico selected the models and designed the logo of a new line of studio microphones called "Fidelity" by Energy, for ESOUND, in collaboration with Product Manager, Giovanni Pinelli. In 2011 they also launch the excellent value-for-money headphones, 'Energy Skorpion'. Federico is constantly in touch with the engineers team of the brands he’s taking care, considering new ideas and the Beta test of various products. He was a consultant and Beta tester for the revolutionary Zero mixers/controllers/interfaces, and of the nano series MIDI Controllers by Korg; he has also been contacted by AKAI Professional and Numark for provide ideas and Beta test for MIDI Controllers (X2, MPD32, APC etc.). In January 2012, the EKO MUSIC GROUP S.P.A. nominated Federico Simonazzi their Web Marketing Manager for the group's various websites. In July 2011, following the Numark group's acquisition of ALTO PROFESSIONAL, and with product distribution being subsequently awarded to the EKO MUSIC GROUP S.P.A., Federico also becomes Product Specialist of their product range. In 2012, Federico is responsible for the catalogue of SoniVox virtual instruments (VST, RTAS and AU) and sample and sound libraries for EKO M.G.. During the period in which EKO MUSIC GROUP S.P.A. was the distributor in Italy,Federico has worked in partnership with Phonic, in particular on computer music related products (audio/MIDI Firefly interfaces) and the new digital mixer SUMMIT. Federico was one of the Tester team, and with Jay Marino's help created the MusikMesse 2010’s official presentation video for the Summit mixer later used all over the world by the Taiwanese company. In May 2010, Federico was invited to present a seminar at Phonic's PALM SHOW 2010 booth in Bejing, China. At the seminar held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Federico illustrated the integration of SUMMIT mixer in the recording studio, with software like Steinberg Cubase, the recording and the mixing pre/post and during Live events, routing, and SUMMIT's various other functions. He spoke in front of an audience of Phonic's Asia distributors, specialist retailers, service providers, and local music producers. In 2010 Federico organized the Esound division stand for EKO MUSIC GROUP S.P.A at the Music Italy Show in Bologna; he was in charge of technical/artistic side of the event and invited various DJs and musicians: Giorgio Prezioso (M2o), Fabio B. (Radio DJ JAx band) Aladyn (Radio DeeJay) & Myke, Giaga Robot (Margot Record, Border Community) Andrea Bertorelli (Mario Biondi Band), singer Stevie Biondi, drummer Nick Lamberti, DJ Cordella (Après La Classe, Caparezza), and others. In 2004 and 2006 he was in charge of the organization and the technical side of ESound and M2o “Musica allo stato puro” (Italian dance radio station) stands at the SIB in Rimini. As a rule Federico likes to involve the students who attend his courses in the assembly of the stands at trade fairs, and in the demonstrations and providing technical support for visitors. In 2007 he takes part in the organisation of the technical side of the EKO M. G. booth in the audio and DJ section at the MEET fair in Milan. In July 2011 he plans the event "DJ PRODUCER BOAT MEETING " for the EKO MUSIC GROUP: a boat event, with a limited number of participants, with seminars on music technology alternating with product presentations, and dedicated to tradespeople, DJs and producers. At the beginning of 2000 Federico has collaborated with MidiWare on projects for the Dance sector and DJs/producers. By participating in International trade fairs Federico keeps up-to-date with changes in the music business and the latest products for music mixing/production. Through seminars and daily involvement in the world of audio and music production he continues to cultivate his passion for sound. Federico's teaching experience in Computer Music and DJing is vast and he has taught in venues all over the country, giving seminars at numerous events: iDJ Milan, Nokia Trend Lab, Korg day, DJ in progress (Turin) , SHOW BARI, Soul Music Palermo, DEJ Digital Entertainement Jam at Milan's Science and Technology Museum, DJ Road Show in Rome, Music Italy Show Bologna, Armonica Festival (Riccione), IPM ROMA, SIB Rimini, Robot festival Bologna, Fiera del Mediterraneo (Palermo), DJ contest Ginosa (Taranto), Computer Music & Live Electronics at Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, etc. In 2003 he became a Certified Steinberg teacher and in 2012 his certification was confirmed by the new Steinberg Educational Division so that Federico became one of the few, selected, official Italian Steinberg Certified Training Partners. Federico, with the help of M2o's DJ Provenzano, was the first to set up a course for radio program using the Ableton Live software in DJ sets at Alar's Recording Studio. The course also turned into a recording ventureproduced by Time Record: Music Space Compilation is on 2 CDs; one is the audio mixed by Promiseland, and the other is the data; the compilation includes the mp3 tracks, demo versions of Ableton Live and Mixmeister software, and a video of Federico's Basic Ableton Live software course, in four parts. In January 2007, Federico attended the Winter NAMM at Los Angeles and took a Pro Tools Digidesign course at AGI Intl Santa Monica under the guidance of Josè "Chilitos"Venezuela, a Sound Designer for the Elton John and Whitney Houston World Tours, collaborator with Keith Emerson and Michael Sembello; Sound Effects Designer for "Star Trek: Generations". In the twenty days he spent in Los Angeles he attended seminars at the AudioGraph Intl., where he met people like Roger Nichols (22/09/1994 - 09/04/2011), the first Audio Engineer to record a digital album ("Nightfly" by Donald Flegan); journalist for the prestigious EQ magazine, Grammy Award winner, and friend and partner of Frank Zappa. During the seminar Roger worked on a multi-track audio recording by Steely Dan, illustrating different Mixing and Mastering tricks. Another significant encounter was with Robert "Bob" Fernandez, Sound Engineer with more than 200 recordings under his belt and mixings for films like "2 Fast 2 Furious", "The Grudge", "The Gift", "Scary Movie 3", "Ghostbusters", etc. During the course Bob explained how he usually records the orchestra, and the different microphone techniques he uses with a particular focus on mixing, and on the effect of reverb and delay. During NAMM in the winter of '07 Federico followed another seminar organized by the Grammy Recording Academy called "What's in your Rack", with producer and sound engineer Nick Razkulinecz who works with bands like Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver, Marilyn Manson and Stone Sour; world famous remixer, Carmen Rizzo; the production team, the Underdogs, of the Dreamgirls soundtrack; and Butch Walker guitarist and music producer for Pink, Avril Lavigne, Tommy Lee, etc. Federico Simonazzi attended Bob Till You Drop in June 2011, a seminar on Audio Mastering, held at the State Discoteque Auditorium, at The Central Institute of Sound and Visual equipment (Beni Sonori e Audiovisivi) in Rome, organized by the world famous Mastering Engineer, Bob Katz. Since 1999 Federico has been a reviewer of numerous sound equipment and electronic musical instruments; he has written news, columns, courses and articles for specialist applied music technology magazines, both online and paper. For six years he was editor of the column "Make Your Groove" for the international dance magazine DISCOID. Federico has worked on magazines like Fare Musica, Musiclink mag and Musicfile Mag, and he was editor in chief for the Hi-tech section of Thedanceweb and Technodisco. He was solely responsible for 2 columns in the DJM Pocket magazine - a technical column dedicated to reviews of DJ and studio recording products, and an interview column. Federico has also written few technical articles for Trend Magazine. In April 2007 he developed a new way of presenting DJ equipment, Recording Studios and musical instruments, using Alar's youtube.com/alarmusic channel. It is a cut above other on-line reviews and magazines. He gives realistic demonstrations of how products work as well new and interesting practical ideas. The Youtube channel gets on average about 5200 views a day and acts as a vehicle for the promotion and technical support of products distributed by the EKO MUSIC GROUP with whom Federico has an on-going working relationship. During a lecture on EKO M. G marketing techniques at the Faculty of Economics, at PiacenzaUniversity (Cattolica), Italy, the video demonstrations, web pages and social networks, run by Federico for the ESOUND division, were cited as examples of successful marketing: the project was the first at that time for Italy and has been copied by counterparts in other countries. As well as product demonstrations, the youtube page runs regular focus on the International fairs that Federico usually attends (WINTER NAMM, MUSIKMESSE, PLASA, BPM, PALM SHOW, etc.), various tutorials, promotion for Alar's Recording Studio and his clients. Every December since 2009 the groups Numark/Alesis/AKAI have sent seasonal greetings to their clients all around the world using a Christmas “funny” video in which Federico stars with DJ Giaga and Cordella. In January 2011 a new version of www.alarmusic.com was published, and then update in the summer 2013; it was a revolutionary change which made the information much more accessible, guaranteed easier and more efficient integration of the various social networks, and faster, more immediate administration of the site. This year the site celebrates its 14th online birthday. Federico is a member of SIAE, NAMM, AES. 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__label__wiki	0.891033	0.891033	Contact ARMT HQ: A-1, 2nd Floor, Block-C, SRD Laxmi Niwas, Sankardeva Nagar Complex, North Jalukbari, Guwahati-781014, Assam, India dranamikaraymemorialtrust@gmail.com +91-98641-56550; +91-88765-09966 dranamikaraymemorailtrust@gmail.com Head Quarter: Guwahati, India Dr Anamika Ray © 2018 by Dr Anamika Ray Memorial Trust (ARMT) About ARMT Dr. Anamika Ray Memorial Trust, a registered educational and charitable nonprofit organization, is dedicated towards the upliftment of research and other development activities in the field of media, education, ethnic community, open and distance learning, communication for development and other related areas of media and social sciences. The Trust aspires to uphold the diverse languages and literature of the South Asian region, along with promoting skills development among the students and young learners. It encourages and supports production of educational and informational films and documentaries. The Trust operates with the ideology of serving and developing the various ethnic groups or the marginalized communities of the South Asian region through numerous charitable work and assistance to the needy. The work conducted by the Trust extends to the field of environment, mental health, gender issues, child care, labour welfare, youth affairs and culture, as well. Any innovation or innovative idea towards the welfare of the society is encouraged by the Trust. About Dr Anamika Ray Dr Anamika Ray hailed from Santinketan, West Bengal but in course of time she soaked herself wholeheartedly into the Assamese culture. After completing her post graduate studies from Visva Bharati (a Central University established by Rabindranath Tagore) she came to Guwahati for the first time in 2005 to pursue her research on traditional communication methods among the Karbis of Karbi Anglong and Kamrup. In 2010 she achieved her Doctoral degree from the prestigious Visva Bharati and that most certainly was her very first contribution to Assamese life. Dr Ray had huge number of research papers to her credit on different aspects of mass communication published in several international journals and some fifty papers she had read in various national and international seminars. Collaborating with her husband Dr Ankuran Dutta she wrote two books for the Mass Communication students in Assamese titled Janasamparka (2008) and Bijnapon (2010) both of which were published by Bina Library. Dr Ray had translated a book on science communication into Assamese and Bengali during the period 2008-09. The most impressive aspect about Dr Ray was her personality and the intensity with which she loved the Assamese language and culture. She mastered the Assamese language in no time and started writing valuable articles and books. She was a regular contributor to Employment News, The Assam Tribune, The Sentinel and so on. The kind of sincerity and responsibility that she felt for the Assamese language and culture led her to translating four books of Assamese literature into Bengali in an attempt to disseminate the sheer beauty of Assamese literature. She translated Kanchan Baruah’s much loved novel Asimat Jaar Heral Sima, Mrinal Talukdar's 1962into Bengali, both these two works are on its way to be published. Moreover, she completed translating Lakshminath Bezbarua's autobiographyMor Jiwon Xowaranand Dr Bhupen Hazarika's autobiography Moi Eti Jajaborshe had planned to complete by the end of July 2015. Dr Ray was engaged in more than ten projects at the same time. Dr Ray was a dedicated educator with a noble heart. There have been numerous instances when she even helped students financially. For an orphanage at Jalukbari, Guwahati she took entire responsibilities to teach the students English so much so she engaged one of her own students with a salary from her own pocket. From June 2006 onwards Dr Ray got herself consistently engaged in media education. She had taught in the Media Study centre of Cotton College, Gauhati University and Sikkim Central University. Her passion, creativity and nobility towards media education in India will remain incomparable. Honorary Trustees Dr. Abhijit Barthakur, India Prof. David Skinner, Canada Dr. Jahangir Alam, Bangladesh Prof. K V Nagaraj, India Mr. M C Rasmin, Sri Lanka Prof. Manoj K Patairiya, India Prof. Mrinal Chatterjee, India Mr. Rafiqul Khokan, Bangladesh Mr. Saifuddin Sabuj, Bangladesh Prof. Srinath Baruah, India Prof. Subhash Dhuliya, India Mr. Suman Basnet, Nepal Mr. Swapon Guho, Bangladesh Prof. Vir Bala Aggarwal, India Prof. WADP Wanigesundera, Sri Lanka Chairperson: Professor Madhab C Sarma Professor Sarma rendered his service to Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat as a professor for decades and with different charges of administration. He also served Gauhati University as Registrar and KKHSOU as Director, CIQA. Vice Chairperson: Shri Rajat Baran Mahanta He is a former administrative service officer, who served the Government of Assam in different capacities such as Joint Secretary (Industries & Commerce), Deputy Secretary (Secondary Education) etc. Managing Trustee: Dr. Ankuran Dutta Dr. Dutta is presently head of department of Communication and Journalism, Gauhati University and he served Commonwealth of Learning, an UN body as the Programme Officer of livelihoods and skills of 8 Commonwealth Asian Countries. Treasurer: Shri Bhaskar Jyoti Bhuyan Shri Bhuyan is a known media personality of Assam and presently associated with a satellite channel- News Live. Director, Programs: Shri Dip Bhuyan Shri Bhuyan is a renowned documentary film maker, who received the best Director’s award in State Film Festival 2015 and a few films of Shri Bhuyan have been nominated to Indian Panorama. Director, ICT: Dr. Badan Barman Dr. Barman is a renowned information science expert of India, who is also resource person for Defense Research Organisation. He is a faculty of Library and Information Science of Gauhati University.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5370
__label__wiki	0.638212	0.638212	Home Parliamentary Business Committees Senate Committees Senate Standing Committees on Economics Completed inquiries and reports Completed inquiries 2008-10 PART 1 The first part of this report has three chapters. Chapter 2 sketches the state of the insolvency industry in Australia, noting the number of insolvencies over the past decade, the number of registered liquidators, the size of liquidation firms, a profile of companies in voluntary administration, a snapshot of different firms' hourly fee scales and data on the number of complaints about insolvency practitioners. Chapter 3 provides a fairly detailed explanation of the various terms and processes in the operation of the insolvency industry. It covers the role of liquidators, administrators and receivers, the voluntary administration process including the first and second creditors' meetings, creditors' scheme of arrangement and the 'fit and proper' provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. Chapter 4 gives a brief summary of the role of the regulator, ASIC, the disciplinary body, the Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board (CALDB), and the main professional body, the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia. An overview of the corporate insolvency industry in Australia 2.1 This chapter presents some of the publicly available data on the insolvency industry in Australia. It comes mainly from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) submission. 2.2 The data presented below is a highly truncated picture of the insolvency industry. One of the main themes of this report is the need to improve the collection and analysis of statistics on the insolvency industry. Presently, there is clearly a lack of detailed data. These issues are discussed in more detail in chapter 9. 2.3 Chart 2.1 shows that the number of insolvencies in Australia over the eleven year period more than doubled, from 4,314 in 1999 to 9,437 in 2009. The largest annual increase over the period was in 2008 when the number of insolvency increased by nearly 18 per cent on the previous year. Source: Secretariat using data from Insolvency Practitioners Association, Submission 36, p. 34. 2.4 The number of registered liquidators has fallen from 895 in July 2000 to 662 in March 2010. However, this decrease can partly be explained by inactive liquidators ceasing their registration. ASIC estimates that 105 liquidators fall into this category.[1] Nonetheless, the data suggest that the ratio of insolvencies to practitioners has probably increased. 2.5 ASIC noted in its submission to this inquiry that the Australian insolvency industry consists of 662 registered liquidators and 492 official liquidators.[2] Each year there are between 7500 and 10,000 companies entering external administration for the first time. 2.6 As of December 2009, there were 273 insolvency firms operating in Australia. Chart 2.2 shows a profile of these firms based on the number of registered liquidators per firm. It shows that 29 per cent of all registered liquidators work in firms with only one registered liquidator. Half of all registered liquidators work for firms with four registered liquidators or less. Roughly a quarter of all registered liquidators are employed in firms that have 20 or more registered liquidators. 2.7 The largest 13 firms have more than 10 registered liquidators. Together, these firms have 251 registered liquidators and account for 39 per cent of total current external administration appointments. These firms include KordaMentha, Hall Chadwick, McGrathNicol and Pitcher Partners. 2.8 There are 248 firms with four registered liquidators or less. They accounted for 50 per cent (331) of the registered liquidator population (see Chart 2.2). Table 2.1 shows, therefore, that half the registered practitioners work for the largest 25 firms (ie: those with more than four registered practitioners). Number of insolvency firms (by number of practitioners) Largest 13 firms (more than 10 practitioners) 251 practitioners Next largest 12 firms (between 5 and 9 practitioners) 80 practitioners 248 firms with 4 or less practitioners 273 insolvency firms Source: Information gathered from paragraphs 2.5 to 2.8. Chart 2.2: Number of registered liquidators by firm size (December 2009) Source: ASIC, Submission 69, p. 101. Table 2.2: Profile of companies in external administration Employees—Companies with less than 20 FTE employees Assets—Companies with assets of $100,000 or less Unsecured creditors owed $500,000 or less Unsecured creditors—no. of creditors less than 50 Deficiency—EXADs with asset deficiency $500,000 or less Dividends to unsecured creditors of 10 cents in the dollar or less Secured creditors—EXADs with no secured creditor Source: ASIC, Submission 69, p. 103. EXADs—external administrations 2.9 Table 2.2 shows that the majority of appointments involve small to medium proprietary limited companies. In 2006–07, these companies had less than 20 employees (82 per cent), less than $100 000 in assets (87 per cent) unsecured creditors owed $500 000 or less (82 per cent). 2.10 A large number of external administrations have no secured creditors (73 per cent). A large percentage estimated a deficiency of up to $500 000 and most (96 per cent) estimated returns to unsecured creditors of less than 10 cents in the dollar.[3] 2.11 Chart 2.3 shows the types of external administration appointments in Australia from July 2008 to June 2009. Creditor winding-up accounted for 40 per cent of all external administrator appointments. Court appointed winding-up accounted for 24 per cent of all external appointments. Voluntary administrations accounted for one‑fifth of the total. Chart 2.3: Total external administration appointments, July 2008–June 2009 2.12 Liquidators undertaking an external administration are remunerated from the assets of the company. Most registered liquidators will charge fees on a time charged basis using a fee scale. The scale reflects the qualifications and experience of the staff involved. Table 2.3 gives examples of different sized firms' scales within the Sydney market. Table 2.3: Examples of different firms' hourly fee scales Medium sized firms Registered liquidator and partner ASIC's activities 2.13 Table 2.4 shows the number of complaints and enquiries to ASIC on all matters and on insolvency matters specifically. It shows that complaints on insolvency related matters account for 3.6 per cent of all complaints to ASIC over the July 2006 to December 2009 period. There were, on average, 3.5 complaints against insolvency practitioners for every 100 insolvency appointments over the period. Table 2.4: Complaints volume trend to Dec 2009 Total/Average Total complaints and enquiries finalised Total insolvency appointments Total complaints and enquiries against insolvency practitioners Total complaints and enquiries against insolvency practitioners excluding duplicates % insolvency practitioner complaints and enquiries of total complaints and enquiries % insolvency practitioner complaints and enquiries of total appointments 2.14 Of particular note is the spike in the number of complaints against insolvency practitioners to ASIC from 352 in 2007–08 to 633 in 2008–09. Excluding duplicate complaints, the increase was from 317 to 438 complaints. These increases were proportionately much greater than the increase in the number of insolvency appointments between these years. Final comment 2.15 This chapter provides a brief sketch of the insolvency industry in Australia. Above all, it illustrates the paucity of data collected on the industry. 2.16 Chapter 9 notes that ASIC has published a document titled External administrators: Schedule B statistics 1 July 2004–30 June 2007.[4] Schedule B statistics are required to be lodged by a liquidator under section 533 of the Corporations Act 2001. ASIC's report collated Schedule B data to indicate the profile of companies in external administration, the causes of company failure and estimated dividends to unsecured creditors. However, this information is both limited and dated. Chapter 9 suggests the way in which the regulator should analyse and publish a fuller picture of the state of the insolvency industry. Navigation: Previous Page \| Contents \| Next Page	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5373
__label__wiki	0.874522	0.874522	AS Membership COA Membership Leadership Events IMF's Alejandro Werner on Latin America's 2020 Economic Outlook The director of the IMF's Western Hemisphere Department returns to AS/COA on January 30 to discuss prospects for growth amid uncertain times. Learn about our Signature Programs Southern Cone & Brazil Measuring Our Impact AS/COA plays a crucial role in promoting dialogue and strengthening hemispheric ties. Find out more from our 2018 Annual Report. Susan Segal Eric Farnsworth Ragnhild Melzi Brian Winter Roberto Simon Carin Zissis Guillermo Zubillaga Aimé Iglesias Lukin Sebastián Zubieta AS/COA About 680 Park Ave Americas Society (AS) AS Board of Directors Chairman's International Advisory Council (CIAC) Young Professionals of the Americas Council of the Americas (COA) COA Board of Directors COA Corporate Members Asia & Latin America Democracy & Elections Entrepreneurship & Job Creation Multilateral Organizations & Foreign Relations Rule of Law & Transparency Social Inclusion & Development Bravo Business Awards and Symposium CFO Forums Healthcare Series Latin American Cities Conferences Presidents of the Americas Washington Conference on the Americas Women's Hemispheric Network Learn about our Working Groups and Initiatives AS/COA In The News AS/COA News Analysis Congressional Updates Hemispheric Updates Viewpoints Americas Visual Arts Books Visual Arts Catalogues 2017 Latin American Cities Conferences: Mexico City Americas Society / Council of the Americas MEXICO AND NORTH AMERICA: A GLOBAL POWERHOUSE Webcast brought to you by Follow the discussion on Twitter: #mxASCOA \| @ASCOA Mexico, the United States, and Canada make up one of the most competitive regions in the world. The three economies have become tightly integrated since the adoption of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), making relations between the three countries more important than ever. Since NAFTA’s conception, North American integration has allowed the three countries to compete in global markets, accounting for 12 percent of world trade, 28 percent of global GDP, and 26 percent of the world's foreign direct investment flows. The region has the potential to continue to show strong leadership, however. As its three heads of state have said, NAFTA would benefit from modernization, and future talks present an opportunity to include and update provisions that generate economic prosperity throughout the North America region while strengthening trilateral ties. For its tenth consecutive year, Americas Society /Council of the Americas (AS/COA) will bring its Latin American Cities Conference to Mexico City. AS/COA, in collaboration with the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) invites you to participate in this year’s conference, which will bring together senior leaders from the private sector and high-level government officials to discuss the opportunities and challenges for North American integration. Confirmed Speakers: Luis Videgaray, Secretary, Secretariat of Foreign Affairs @LVidegaray @SRE_mx Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada @cafreeland @CanadaFP José Antonio Meade, Secretary, Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit @JoseAMeadeK @SHCP_mx (Download his presentation.) 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Event Information: Adán Toledo \| atoledo@as-coa.org \| 1-212-277-8387 Sponsorship Opportunities: Ana Calderon \| acalderon@as-coa.org \| 1-212-277-8358 COA Corporate Membership: Mila Fontana \| mfontana@as-coa.org \| 1-212-277-8331 Note: To view a list of COA corporate members, please click here. AS Individual Membership: Felipe Marin \| fmarin@as-coa.org \| 1-212-277-8342 Press Inquiries: mediarelations@as-coa.org AS/COA will hold its annual conference in Mexico City, Mexico, on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Americas Society/Council of the Americas Registration: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Conference: 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. ET) Collaborating Organizations: PAN-REGIONAL SPONSORS Palacio Nacional Plaza de la Constitución S/N, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06066 Salón de la Tesorería Download a pdf of the agenda. Baje la agenda en español. Note: All times are in local Mexico City time (GMT -5), one hour behind Eastern Time. 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Opening Remarks Susan Segal, President & CEO, AS/COA Carlos Sada Solana, Undersecretary for North America, Secretariat of Foreign Affairs 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. A Conversation on North American Relations Susan Segal, President and CEO, AS/COA Brian Porter, President and CEO, Scotiabank 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker Ildefonso Guajardo, Secretary, Secretariat of the Economy 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. A Dialogue on Strategic Issues in the North American Partnership Luis Videgaray, Secretary, Secretariat of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland, Minister, Department of Global Affairs Canada Jaime José Serra Puche, Founder and President, SAI Derecho & Economía (moderator) 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A Conversation on the Future of NAFTA Moisés R. Kalach, Director of the Strategic Council of International Negotiations, Consejo Coordinador Empresarial Patrick Ottensmeyer, President and CEO, Kansas City Southern Brian Winter, Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly; Vice President of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas (moderator) 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. The New North American Reality Juan Andrade, Executive Vice President of Chubb Group and President, Overseas General Insurance, Chubb Blanca Treviño, CEO, Softtek Juan Pablo Castañon, President, Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE) Yosbel Ibarra, Co-Managing Shareholder Miami office, and Co-Chair of the Latin American and Iberian Practice, Greenberg Traurig (moderator) 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Toward Hemispheric Energy Integration Eric Lee, Energy Strategist, Commodities Research, Citigroup Juan Ignacio Rubiolo, President and CEO, AES Mexico Juan Pablo del Valle, Chairman, Mexichem Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, Bloomberg (moderator) 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Closing remarks Oscar Schmidt, Executive Vice President, CEO Latin America, MetLife (introduction) José Antonio Meade, Secretary, Secretariat of Finance & Public Credit Luis Videgaray Caso Secretary, Secretariat of Foreign Affairs Luis Videgaray Caso has been Secretary of Foreign Affairs since January 2017. He previously served as Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, role in which he managed the federal government’s economic policy in financial, fiscal, expenditure, revenues, and public debt matters. Following the 2012 presidential elections in Mexico, Videgaray Caso was the director general for president-elect Enrique Peña Nieto’s transitional government. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada Chrystia Freeland was appointed Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs in January 2017. Freeland was first elected as the member of parliament for Toronto Centre in November 2013 and then re-elected in October 2015 as the member of parliament for University–Rosedale. From 2015 to 2016, she served as minister of international trade of Canada. Freeland began her career in journalism as a Ukraine-based stringer for the Financial Times, Washington Post, and The Economist. José Antonio Meade Secretary, Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit José Antonio Meade is the Secretary of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico. Previously, he has served as Secretary of Social Development, Foreign Affairs, and Energy. Within the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit he has served as Undersecretary of Finance (tax), Chief of Staff to the Secretary, and General Director of Banking and Savings. Ildefonso Guajardo Secretary of Economy, Mexico Ildefonso Guajardo has been Mexico’s Secretary of Economy since 2012. He has previously held the posts of chief of the Executive Office of the Governorship of Nuevo León; technical secretary of Planning, Communication, and liaison with the Secretariat of Commerce and Industrial Development; chief administrative officer of the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs from 1994 to 1997; and undersecretary of tourism development in the Secretariat of Tourism. Guajardo has been a federal congressman in two instances for the Revolutionary Institutional Party (PRI). Juan Andrade Executive Vice President of Chubb Group and President, Overseas General Insurance, Chubb Juan Andrade is executive vice president of Chubb Group and president of Overseas General Insurance. Andrade has executive operating responsibility for Chubb’s general insurance business across 54 countries outside of North America. Prior to ACE’s acquisition of Chubb in January 2016, Andrade had been executive vice president of ACE Group since March 2014. Before joining ACE in 2010, Andrade was president and chief operating officer for the Hartford Financial Services Group. Juan Pablo Castañon President, Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE) Juan Pablo Castañon was elected president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) in December of 2015. Throughout his professional career he has been part of various business organizations for more than three decades. He participated for more than 25 years in the Confederation of Employers of Mexico (COPARMEX), where he was national president between 2012 and 2015. He was a partner and adviser at the National Chamber of Industry (Canacintra) and of the National Chamber of Commerce (Canaco) for more than 12 years. Juan Pablo del Valle Perochena President, Mexichem Juan Pablo del Valle Perochena is the president of Mexichem. He started his career working for Telmex in 1996. He led the implementation of the first fiber optics sea cable between the United States, Mexico, Central, and South America. After graduating from Harvard Business School, Del Valle founded Grupo Modulo Progresivo, a low income housing developer in Mexico. He joined his family business Grupo Empresarial Kaluz in 2002, where he was responsible for real estate investments, operations and the chemical business. Yosbel A. Ibarra Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP Yosbel A. Ibarra is shareholder for Greenberg Traurig. He advises clients on complex business transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures and financing transactions. Yosbel has represented U.S., European and Latin American clients on M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions including agribusiness, entertainment, financial services, fisheries, food, gaming, hotel & tourism, manufacturing, medical equipment, packaging, pharmaceuticals, real estate, technology, and transportation. Patrick J. Ottensmeyer President and CEO, Kansas City Southern Patrick J. Ottensmeyer has been the president and director of Kansas City Southern (KCS) since March 2015 and its chief executive officer since July 2016. He has held senior positions since joining KCS in 2006, including executive vice president of sales and marketing, chief financial officer, and executive vice president. Prior to joining KCS, Ottensmeyer served from 2000 to 2006 as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Intranasal Therapeutics, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company. Brian Porter President and CEO, Scotiabank Brian Porter has been president and chief executive officer of Scotiabank since November 2013. He joined Scotiabank in 1981, and has held several senior positions across the bank, including executive roles with Global Banking and Markets, Global Risk Management, Group Treasury, and International Banking. Porter served as the Bank’s Chief Risk Officer from 2005 to 2008, as Group Head of Risk & Treasury from 2008 to 2010 and as Group Head of International Banking from 2010 to 2012. Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Mexico Bureau Chief, Bloomberg News Carlos Manuel Rodríguez is Mexico bureau chief for Bloomberg News. He joined Bloomberg in 2006 as a Latin America reporter for Bloomberg Television in New York, and became a correspondent for Bloomberg News in Mexico in 2009, covering energy and commodities. Rodríguez was promoted to Mexico bureau chief in 2013. He has interviewed influential leaders in the Americas, from U.S. president Barack Obama and Mexico’s Enrique Peña Nieto to then-Latin American heads of state Felipe Calderón, Vicente Fox, Álvaro Uribe, and Óscar Arias. Juan Ignacio Rubiolo President and CEO, AES Mexico Juan Ignacio Rubiolo is president and CEO of AES Mexico since May 2014. Rubiolo joined AES Corporation in 2001 in Argentina and has worked in different countries such as the Philippines, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, where he actively participated in the opening of the electricity market in each country. Carlos Manuel Sada Solana Undersecretary for North America, Secretariat of Foreign Affairs Carlos Manuel Sada Solana was appointed Undersecretary for North America at the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs of Mexico in January 2017. He served as Ambassador of Mexico to the United States from May 2016 to January 2017. Undersecretary Sada previously served as consul general of Mexico in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Antonio, and Toronto, Canada. He was also minister at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C. Executive Vice President, CEO of Latin America, MetLife Oscar Schmidt is the executive vice president and CEO of Latin America of MetLife Inc. As CEO, Schmidt is responsible for MetLife’s operations in Latin America. Schmidt played a leading role in the execution of the Alico acquisition in 2010, the largest transaction in MetLife’s history, and the international component of the Travelers acquisition in 2005. These three acquisitions were major deals in MetLife history and have greatly increased the company’s global footprint. President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas Susan Segal was elected president and CEO of the Americas Society and Council of the Americas in August 2003 after working in the private sector with Latin America and other emerging markets for over 30 years. A passionate supporter of Latin America, she joined the organizations to implement a new strategic plan to renew and return the Society and Council to their historic position. Prior to her current position, she was a founding partner of her own investment and advisory group focused primarily on Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic sector. Jaime José Serra Puche Founder and President, SAI Derecho & Economía Jaime José Serra Puche is founder and president of SAI Derecho & Economía. He is a member of the Board of Directors of BBVA Bancomer and of four publicly listed companies: Fondo México, Tenaris, Vitro and Alpek. Within the Mexican government, he served as undersecretary of revenue at the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit from 1986 to 1988, secretary of commerce and industrial development from 1988 to 1994, and secretary of finance in 1994. Blanca Treviño President and CEO, Softtek Blanca Treviño has been leading Softtek as President and CEO since 2000. Under her leadership, Softtek has become the leading information technology services company in Latin America. Throughout her 30-year career at Softtek, Ms. Treviño has gained international recognition as a promoter of the IT services industry in and from emerging countries, collaborating with various government administrations promoting the nearshore model. Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly; Vice President of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas Brian Winter is editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly and the vice president for policy at Americas Society/Council of the Americas. A best-selling author, analyst, and speaker, he has been living and breathing Latin American politics for the past 20 years. Winter spent a decade living in Latin America as a journalist for Reuters, based in São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City. Mexico 2017 Video: Carlos Sada Solana and Susan Segal on Mexico and North America as a Power House AS/COA's president and CEO and Mexico's undersecretary for North America opened the conference in Mexico City.... Susan Segal, President & CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas The 2017 Mexico City Latin American Cities Conference started with AS/COA President and CEO Susan Segal speaking about the importance of the U.S.- Mexico relationship for the interests of both countries, outlining the contributions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to the economies of its three members. Segal noted how 14 million U.S. jobs depend on trade between the three countries. Mexico's Undersecretary for North America Carlos Sada Solana followed Segal and spoke about how trade in North America results in more connections among people in the three countries. He pointed to opportunities for a new phase in the partnership between the United States and Mexico on issues such as immigration and drug trafficking, recognizing a joint responsibility for both countries. Mexico 2017 Video: Brian Porter and Susan Segal on North American Relations The CEOs of Scotiabank and AS/COA talked about how the links between Canada, Mexico, and the United States make North America the most competitive region in the world. ... At the 2017 Latin American Cities Conference in Mexico City, Brian Porter, the president and CEO of Scotiabank and AS/COA's president and CEO Susan Segal spoke about North American relations. Porter said recent reforms in Mexico are benefiting the country's economy. He emphasized that Mexico's demographics, existing free-trade agreements, and skilled workforce are attractive points for the Mexican economy, and highlighted growing Canadian investment in the country. But Porter also noted that Mexico needs to continue to improve the rule of law. Segal also asked Porter about the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement, known as NAFTA, and border taxes included in the Trump administration's budget proposal. The speakers both showed optimism that the agreement can be modernized and the North American economy will continue its growth trajectory. Mexico 2017 Video: Secretario de Economía Ildefonso Guajardo sobre la renegociación del TLCAN "No podemos iniciar negociaciones del TLCAN si no reconocemos que los tres países se han beneficiados" dice el secretario de economía de México.... Orador especial: Ildefonso Guajardo, Secretario, Secretaría de Economía de México En la conferencia de AS/COA en la Ciudad de México, el Secretario de Economía Ildefonso Guajardo habló de su percepción de la posición de los Estados Unidos ahora en relación al comercio exterior. Guajardo dice que en reuniones internacionales como el G20 y APEC, los Estados Unidos demostró el objetivo de reducir sus déficits comerciales con el mundo. Sin embargo, hay acuerdos plurilaterales, que tocan temas desde del medio ambiente a la economía digital, que están en el interés de los Estados Unidos en mantener. El secretario también habló sobre el proceso de renegociar el Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte, conocido como el TLCAN, y la necesidad de que los tres países estabelescan objetivos claros sobre lo que quieren, y lo que no quieren, en la modernización del tratado. Pero hay algo fundamental que hacer desde un principio, dice Guajardo: "No podemos iniciar negociaciones si no reconocemos que los tres países se han beneficiado". Mexico 2017 Video: Luis Videgaray and Chrystia Freeland on Strategic Issues in the North American Partnership Mexico's foreign affairs secretary and Canada's global affairs minister affirmed their support for trilateral trade and updating NAFTA for the benefit of all three countries.... At the 2017 Latin American Cities Conference in Mexico City, Luis Videgaray, Mexico's secretary of foreign affairs, and Chrystia Freeland, minister at the Canadian Department of Global Affairs, talked about strategies for the partnership of the North American countries. Freeland spoke about how Canadians vastly support the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and at the same time the country welcomes its modernization. "It is certainly a great opportunity to bring it in line with the twenty-first century economy and the realities of those economies," Freeland said. She also explained that, internally, the current administration has focused on strengthening its bilateral relationship with Mexico, and most recently lifted visa requirements for visiting Mexicans. "It is not only about trade," Luis Videgaray added. "It's perhaps one of the most complex, richest, relationships around the world. It's about migration, it's about security, it's about culture, education, tourism. Many things that bring us together." Mexico's secretary of foreign affairs also talked about the concepts of fair and unfair trade and asked that North American countries present clear ideas of what should be improved in the countries' trade relations. Speaking on behalf of his government's goals regarding NAFTA's modernization, he said Mexico wants to improve the well-being and the wages of Mexican workers. Mexico 2017 Video: A Conversation on the Future of NAFTA Panelists discussed what lies ahead for NAFTA, including prospects for modernization of the agreement.... "Lets do no harm to what we have accomplished," said Moisés Kalach from the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial in Mexico at the 2017 Latin American Cities Conference in Mexico City, where panelists discussed the prospects for modernizing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Patrick Ottensmeyer explained that renegotiating a trade deal goes beyond trade rules and includes a wide range of industries and interests operating in both countries. Ottensmeyer explained that negotiations should focus on bigger ideals of North American competitiveness: "Not only trade, but social relationships among the three countries," he said. Ottensmeyer also said there needs to be education about how important NAFTA is for people to engage in the discussion. Mexico 2017 Video: La nueva realidad norteamericana El TLCAN se debería actualizar para tomar en cuenta la revolución económica que no existía en el 1994.... Panelistas: Juan Andrade, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Chubb Group y Presidente, Overseas General Insurance, Chubb Juan Pablo Castañon, Presidente, Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE) Yosbel Ibarra, Co-Managing Shareholder Miami, y Co-Presidente de la Práctica Iberoamericana e Ibérica, Greenberg Traurig (moderador) ¿Cuales son las diferencias del comercio exterior en la realidad de hoy y la del 1994 cuando se firmo el acuerdo comercial entre Canadá, los Estados Unidos y México? Panelistas compartieron sus perspectivas en la conferencia de AS/COA en la ciudad de México y explicaron como se puede modernizar el Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN) para beneficiar las empresas del siglo veintiuno. Actualmente, cuatro de las cinco empresas más grandes de los Estados Unidos son de tecnología. Al firmarse el TLCAN, las empresas más grandes eran las automotrices, dijo Blanca Treviño de Softek. Por eso el acuerdo debe actualizarse para tomar en cuenta la revolución tecnológica. Pero un proceso de renegociación tiene que asegurarse de beneficiar en vez de cohibir el comercio. Juan Andrade de Chubb explicó que interrumpir más de un trillón de dólares en comercio trilateral sería devastador para los trabajadores y todos los sectores económicos de Norteamérica. Los expertos también hablaron de cómo la mejor manera para impulsar el crecimiento económico hoy es aumentar el comercio intrarregional, que hoy representa 50 por ciento en Norteamérica, mientras que representa el 70 por ciento en Europa, dijo Juan Pablo Castañon. El dice que los retos de México hoy son desarrollar el talento y la cultura empresarial, capacitar a las PYMES con tecnología y llevar inversión y empleo donde no lo hay en México. Mexico 2017 Video: Rumbo a la integración energética de América del Norte Panelistas hablaron de oportunidades de colaboración en el sector energético y la consolidación de la competitividad de la región.... Leonardo Beltrán Rodríguez, Subsecretario de Planeación y Transición Energética, Secretaría de Energía Juan Ignacio Rubiolo, Presidente y CEO, AES México Juan Pablo del Valle, Presidente, Mexichem Eric Lee, Estratega Energético, Commodities Research, Citigroup Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, Bloomberg (moderador) En la conferencia de AS/COA en la Ciudad de México panelistas hablaron de las oportunidades para colaborar en el sector energético y hacer de Norteamérica la región más competitiva del mundo. Los expertos del sector de energía hablaran de áreas específicas como etanol, gas de esquisto y la electricidad, y de cómo las reformas en México crean oportunidades para aumentar el comercio en la región. La interacción con los Estados Unidos va a contribuir al éxito de la reforma energética, dijo Juan Ignacio Rubiolo. Eric Lee delineó el impacto de los nuevos precios bajos del petróleo, mientras que Juan Pablo del Valle comento sobre el nuevo contexto petroquímico y la PEMEX, igual que las lecciones aprendidas para inversionistas en México. Mexico 2017 Video: Clausura por José Antonio Meade y Oscar Schmidt "Sin México, América del Norte no sería la potencia global que es hoy", dijo el secretario de hacienda y crédito público de México.... Oradores: Introducción por: Oscar Schmidt, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo, CEO-Latin America, MetLife Conclusión: José Antonio Meade, Secretario, Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público Mexico es el "moneyball" de las economías emergentes, dijo el Secretario de Hacienda y Crédito Público de México José Antonio Meade en la conferencia de AS/COA en la ciudad de México. Meade clausuró el evento en el Palacio Nacional en la Ciudad de México hablando de cómo la economía mexicana sigue creciendo de manera estable a pesar de los desafíos del contexto global. Meade dice que es debido a las reformas estructurales en México que ha permitido al país ser flexible, robusto y resistente. El secretario también explicó como los enlaces entre México y son vecinos norteamericanos han hecho que desaparezcan las fronteras. Además, "sin México, América del Norte no sería la potencia global que es hoy", dijo Meade. El secretario fue presentado por Oscar Schmidt de MetLife, quien habló brevemente de cómo su empresa puede ser considerada un hijo del TLCAN, con actividades en México desde el año que el acuerdo se firmó. Baje la apresentación del Secretario de Hacienda José Antonio Meade. Mexico 2017 Recap: Mexico and North America – A Global Powerhouse Tuesday, May 23, 2017 \| Elizabeth Gonzalez, Holly K. Sonneland, and Carin Zissis Luis Videgaray, Chrystia Freeland, Ildefonso Guajardo, and José Antonio Meade, along with 6 CEOs and other private-sector leaders, all spoke at the event in the Palacio Nacional. ... Read More Related: North America, Economics & Finance, Trade \| More In: Program Summaries México 2017 resumen: México y América del Norte – Una potencia global Wednesday, May 24, 2017 \| Elizabeth Gonzalez, Holly K. Sonneland, and Carin Zissis Luis Videgaray, Chrystia Freeland, Ildefonso Guajardo y José Antonio Meade, junto a líderes del sector privado, hablaron de la modernización del TLCAN y la competitividad de la región. ... Read More Related: North America, Mexico, Multilateral Organizations & Foreign Relations, Trade \| More In: Program Summaries Remarks: Susan Segal Opens AS/COA's 2017 Mexico City Conference NAFTA accounts for 14 million U.S. jobs, said the AS/COA president and CEO in opening remarks that spelled out the urgent need to bolster trilateral ties between Canada, Mexico, and the United States. ... Read More Related: North America, Multilateral Organizations & Foreign Relations, Trade \| More In: Speeches Weekly Chart: NAFTA by the Numbers Wednesday, May 3, 2017 \| Holly K. Sonneland Canada and Mexico occupy the top two export destination spots for 26 U.S. states, including eight of the 10 biggest state economies. ... Read More Related: North America, Trade \| More In: Infographics Council of the of the Americas El Chasqui Cultural Evites Copyright 2020 by Americas Society / Council of the Americas. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5376
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__label__wiki	0.758445	0.758445	Aspen Words hosting graphic novel workshop for teens Aspen Times Weekly \| June 25, 2015 by Andrew Travers Students in Aspen Words' Summer Graphic Novel Workshop will publish a webcomic at the end of the week-long class. Pictured here is instructor Tim Fielder's comic, "Matty's Rocket." Courtesy photo \| What: Summer Graphic Novel Workshop with Tim Fielder, presented by Aspen Words Where: Colorado Mountain College, Aspen When: July 27 - Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information: 970-925-3122; renee.prince@aspeninstitute.org A group of teens will publish comics this summer and maybe embark on lengthier projects, as Aspen Words hosts its inaugural Summer Graphic Novel Workshop. The program is open to all high school-aged teens. No prior experience with writing, drawing or graphic design is required. “If you are not, quote unquote, a great draftsperson, that’s perfectly fine,” says Tim Fielder, the New York-based artist leading the class. “It’s open to anyone who has a story in their head that they want to reveal in sequential panels.” Fielder attempts to help students find their voice, find a personal style and, every so often, find a calling. “There are kids who come in, who know what they’re doing and want to be a pro,” he says. Fielder is allowing students to work in any genre. The workshop will teach them the language of comics and the production process, from breaking stories to coloring to publishing. At week’s end, the workshop will culminate with the release of a webcomic by each student. Though the final product will be web-based, students can work in both analog and digital forms — drawing and inking by hand or on a computer, or a combination of both. Fielder is an illustrator, animator, digital artist and founder of Dieselfunk Studios, which produces the online serial comic “Matty’s Rocket.” The comic combines a retro Buck Rogers-style space fantasy with historic events of the mid-20th century, starring space pilot Matty Watty. Fieilder has been teaching for 10 years — I caught him between classes at New York University and the New York Film Academy — and he calls the relatively short one-week program a “sweatbox environment,” where he focuses on kids’ strengths, teaches them the process and shepherds them toward finishing a story with a deadline in mind. He kicks it off by having students write down story ideas, which evolve into rough scripts and then into a “breakdown” comic page, eventually moving into inking, coloring and publishing. “The hopeful expectation is that kids will have fun and enjoy the process of creating comics,” he says. With students coming in at different levels of skill and most likely with varying degrees of comic book fan-hood, Fielder uses Scott McCloud’s “Understanding Comics” as a textbook and gives a crash course on comic artists and their styles, from Hal Foster (“Tarzan”) to Jack Kirby (co-creator of “Captain America,” “Fantastic Four,” “Hulk”) to contemporary greats like Frank Miller (“Sin City,” “The Dark Knight Returns”) and Alan Moore (“Watchmen,” “V for Vendetta”) to today’s rising artists and the styles that have emerged out of Asia and Europe. These days, Fielder says, his favorite comics are Greg Ruck and Michael Lark’s “Lazarus” in print and “Lady Sabre and the Pirates of the Ineffable Ether” online. Bringing graphic novel instruction to teens is a new venture for Aspen Words, the literary nonprofit formerly known as the Aspen Writers’ Foundation. It’s the latest in what’s been a growing slate of programing for young adults from the literary organization. In recent years, its valleywide poetry workshops in local schools, culminating in poetry slams at the Wheeler Opera House and PAC3, have been a highlight of the local winter arts season. Aspen Times Weekly WineInk: The Pinot Posse Rides Again Know Your Liftie: Jace Luck Mountain Mayhem: Audi Ajax Cup Food Matters: Castle Creek Café is a tasteful gem in an unlikely location	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5381
__label__cc	0.688433	0.311567	Lum: Saving local lodges Opinion \| February 19, 2014 Su Lum In the city’s efforts to preserve local lodges by offering them incentives to upgrade and remodel their units, the expected unexpected/unintended consequences popped up immediately when planner Stan Clausen (collective “uh oh”) appeared before the council asking permission to demolish the Hotel Aspen and replace it with a brand-new hotel and a slew of condominiums that were required, of course, as the financial engine for the project. Is this what the city meant? I don’t think it’s what the community wants. Councilman Dwayne Romero is, of course, all gung-ho for it, Adam Frisch is wavering, you never know where Art Daily will land, Steve Skadron and Ann Mullins don’t constitute a majority, and you don’t have to be a Las Vegas oddsmaker to predict how this absurd proposal will go. Everyone will agree that it’s too big (9,500 square feet above what is allowed) and that they’re asking for a ridiculous amount of fee waivers. The size and waiver requests will be minimally reduced, a few trees will be spared, Clausen will weep, saying that they are being scraped to the bone, and in the end the hotel will be demolished and the project will proceed as anticipated from the start. Ask for something huge, hope for a miracle, and barring that, whittle it down just enough to pass with a 3-2 vote. Back in the day, Charlie Paterson and Ralph and Marian Melville built by hand, bit by bit, the Boomerang Lodge and the Mountain Chalet. They started with a couple of rooms or, in Charlie’s case, a one-room cabin, and when business got better and better, they added on, upgraded and remodeled. Sure, we’d like for the Tyrolean Lodge and the St. Moritz to stay the same locally owned, reasonably priced hostels we all love, but be careful what you wish for. The Boomerang is now a hole in the ground, and we all saw what happened to the Limelight. Whatever the Hotel Aspen approvals, they will set a precedent for all future applications, and there’s the real rub. A neighbor of mine is applying for concessions on a shed remodel, and I’ll be watching carefully for the outcome of that — hee hee — because I happen to have two sheds in my yard. You can bet that all eyes are on the Hotel Aspen to see what level of desecration the city will allow. Then let the party begin. On a more amusing development note, the Commercial Core and Lodging Commission has approached the council for $200,000 in startup funds for a temporary German Christmas market to be set up in Wagner Park for the month of December for the next five years. Everyone will flock to buy German-made Christmas ornaments and steins of Gluhwein — an awful drink that went out in the ’70s — and with a week at each end for construction and dismantling, it will upheave the park for six weeks. Is Andrew Kole back in town? I think we should start an organization called HOOP for Hands Off Our Parks. Su Lum is a longtime local who thinks the council should say no, no, no, no and hell no. Her column appears every Wednesday in The Aspen Times. Reach her at su@rof.net.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5382
__label__wiki	0.568001	0.568001	Mayfair Insider \| Experience Mayfair like a local \| The Athenaeum Rooms, Suites & Residences The Bar at The Athenaeum Winter Terrace Dining Events and Offers Ginza Experiences Twizy Tours Mayfair Insider Athenaeum Life / Lifestyle / Things To Do / In our new feature series showcasing our location we hear from Selma Day, Editor of the Mayfair Times about shopping, strolling and some hidden gems in Mayfair. Selma Day, Editor of The Mayfair Times Despite all the glamour and grandeur, Mayfair still retains a village feel. As editor of Mayfair Times, I’m lucky enough to spend most of my time in Mayfair and, while I’ve been doing the job for many, many years, I still discover something new and surprising almost every day. One of the things I like to do is to resolutely step out of the main shopping streets and into the smaller streets that make the area porous and welcoming to people moving through it. Just behind the Athenaeum, a network of streets leads to Shepherd Market, a lively mass of independent shops and restaurants. I’m a big fan of Kitty Fisher’s – a tiny place but big on atmosphere and serving great food. I also love the Hignell Gallery – its owner Abby Hignell is always welcoming and curates some wonderful exhibitions. Moving north, the area around South and North Audley Streets is being reinvigorated by the introduction of small individual shops, such as shoe designer Penelope Chilvers and hat maker Laura Apsit Livens, which again add character. Brown Hart Gardens is one of my favourite places to escape the crowds – it’s just a stone’s throw from Oxford Street, but a haven of tranquility. The regular farmer’s market there is an absolute delight. I love the Antony Gormley sculpture at the Beaumont hotel, which doubles up as a room. South of Piccadilly, behind Jermyn Street is a myriad of little alleys that have the character of former times such as Crown Passage and Ormond Yard. But it’s good to see that the area is reinventing itself with the new development of St James’s Market on the eastern edge of St James’s. Not only is it a new flowering of six or seven new restaurants, but it shows an inspiring attempt to open the street space to visitors and has a fascinating art craft pavilion which showcases up and coming artists. The one thing I’d recommend to anyone is to simply walk around Mayfair’s historic streets, look up and admire the amazing architecture. Mount Street is one of the prettiest streets – I always stop to admire the stunning fountain outside the Connaught hotel, designed by Tadao Ando. One of my favourite spots is Mount Street Gardens in between two of Mayfair’s historic churches – shaded by plane trees and crossed by paths lined with benches, it’s a great place to sit and chill. Grosvenor Square is another fabulous public space and in July is the setting for the annual Summer in the Square festival – there’s nothing nicer than to take a picnic there on a sunny day and enjoy some spectacular entertainment in one of Mayfair’s most beautiful and historic squares. Food is central to my life and while Mayfair is one of the gastronomic capitals of the world, it’s good to see such a fantastic range of more casual dining options springing up in the area. Some of my regular haunts include 45 Jermyn Street at the back of Fortnum & Mason, The Wolseley, Café Murano, Chutney Mary and El Pirata. Galvin at Windows does a great value set lunch and also happens to have some of the best views in London. Its sister restaurant Galvin at the Athenaeum is also a great addition to the area and bartender Giancarlo Mancino mixes a mean cocktail in the bar – great for pre-dinner drinks or an after-dinner nightcap. For shopping, I love to browse Grays Antique Market, Burlington Arcade for more individual shops, Dover Street Market (now in Haymarket), The New Craftsmen in North Row, Fortnum & Mason for its fabulous food offer – and I’m saving up for a bespoke suit by Kathryn Sargent, the first woman to open a tailoring shop in Savile Row. Albemarle Street is the new “go-to” shopping destination in Mayfair, with several boutiques opening up and new restaurants. Later this year, it will be home to a new private members’ club from the owner of 5 Hertford Street, Robin Birley, which is sure to seal Albemarle Street’s reputation as one of Mayfair’s premier lifestyle streets. More in Lifestyle What’s on in London this February Half Term Activities in London during the February 2020 half term will see families discovering the great outdoors, getting out on the river and travelling to a very special underground mail train. Perfect for discovering London from all angles! 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__label__wiki	0.978642	0.978642	Home at Newspoll: ALP stocks improve among older folk, women Labor's stocks rose at the end of the year amongst some voters but support remain low enough in NSW and Queensland to ensure a heavy federal election loss. in at, News THE Australian Labor Party’s stocks rose at the end of the year. But support remains low enough in NSW and Queensland to ensure a heavy federal election loss, according to an analysis of the latest Newspoll data. Support for Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the federal government improved among women, older people and voters in South Australia and Western Australia between October and December. But Labor would lose up to six seats in Queensland, eight in NSW and three in Victoria were an election to be held now, The Australian newspaper reported. The losses would include the seats of a number of high-profile ministers. Newspoll data shows personal support for Ms Gillard rose from 37 to 39 per cent during the October-December quarter. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s support slipped from 41 to 38 per cent. On a two-party preferred basis federal Labor now sits on national support of 45 per cent while the coalition is on 55 per cent. Tags: ALPJulia GillardLiberal National PartyNews in AustraliaNewspollTony Abbott	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5387
__label__cc	0.613914	0.386086	You are here: Home / Self Help Groups / Haritamritam, organic farming project inaugurated Haritamritam, organic farming project inaugurated 10,000 people to cultivate organic vegetables in 1,000 acres 22 Feb 2013, Amritapuri, Kollam Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy inaugurated Haritamritam, a new humanitarian initiative of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math today in Amritapuri Ashram in the presence of Amma. Haritamritam is an initiative to promote organic farming in the state. The Math is becoming a role-model for society Inaugurating the initiative, the Chief Minister said “The social-service activities executed by the Mata Amritanandamayi Math are always conceived with foresight: its cleaning of public places, its tsunami relief-and-rehabilitation program, etc. In my personal perception, it has not been through words, but through action, that Amma has been able to bring about so much transformation. Today, with Haritamritam, a new chapter in the math’s humanitarian initiative. Haritamritam marks an inspiring step for organic farming—a move in the right direction. Assisting these 10,000 people to cultivating organic vegetables on 1,000 acres, the Math is becoming a role-model for society.” Through Haritamritam, MAM is promoting vegetable cultivation. This will be initiated via Amrita SREE self-help-groups members. More than 10,000 Amrita SREE members from Kollam and Alappuzha will be growing vegetables on their own land. A total of 1,000 acres of land—comprising individual plots ranging from one cent to one acre—have been earmarked for Harithamritam’s first phase. For good health and to restore the harmony in nature Explaining about the initiative Amma said, “The goal of ‘Haritamritam’ is to sustain the tradition of organic farming and to revive the culture of growing vegetables that one consumes, without using chemicals and pesticides. Everyone should be able to eat vegetables grown organically at least once in a week. The state of agriculture in Kerala is such that even the vegetables and flowers used for ‘Vishu kanni’ come from other states.” Amma’s words were full of optimism and hope. “Even if a person is able to do organic farming in one cent of land, it is a big step in restoring the lost harmony of nature. We have not inherited the land from our ancestors; we have borrowed it from our children. We have to return this land to the coming generations without allowing even the slightest damage to happen to it” said Amma in her benedictory address. “May this ‘Haritamritam’ scheme bring about an awakening and enthusiasm in all to strive for good health and to restore the harmony in nature” Amma said. MAM is distributing free seeds to all the participants, and is arranging training and demonstration classes by traditional farmers and agriculturalists adept in organic farming. An instruction booklet prepared by retired agricultural officer TS Viswan—who has dedicated his retired years to promoting organic farming—is also being distributed. Since 2005, the Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MAM) has put more than 100,000 women into more than 6,000 AmritaSREE self-help groups. – Kannadi Amma in Kodungallur Unscrewing our laziness	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5393
__label__cc	0.64584	0.35416	Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership awarded $12 Million Department of Labor grant to scale manufacturing apprenticeships June 25, 2019 -- The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced the recipients of its Scaling Apprenticeship Through Sector-Based Strategies grant. The grant includes a $12 million award to Ohio's Lorain County Community College (LCCC), an applicant in collaboration with Ohio TechNet (OTN) and The Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA), collectively known as the Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership (OMWP). The funding will play a vital role in helping Ohio address the workforce shortage and skills gap affecting manufacturing, as manufacturers across the state have repeatedly cited workforce as their top issue of concern. With the grant funds, OMWP will upskill 5,000 Ohioans over the next four years through Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP), an earn-and-learn model recently authorized by the USDOL. "Ohio manufacturers understand that it's time to change the way we develop talent," said OMA President Eric L. Burkland. "Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs take the best of traditional, registered apprenticeship – structured on-the-job training, with related classroom instruction, and regularly increasing wages – and give manufacturers the flexibility to determine which skills and outcomes are most important to their long-term success. To ensure that these flexible apprenticeships provide high-quality training, each will be tied to a specific Industry Recognized Credential." Burkland noted that the USDOL opportunity came at the perfect time for Ohio manufacturers. "For the last two years, we have been building a system of regional Industry Sector Partnerships to foster collaboration and resource sharing among manufacturers and their education and workforce partners. It was this systems-level work that prepared us to submit a compelling proposal to the Department of Labor," he said. A key element of that system is Ohio TechNet, a consortium of Ohio's community colleges and other post-secondary education institutions, launched in 2014 with a focus on accelerating the readiness of Ohio's workforce for manufacturing careers. "Leaders across Ohio's institutions of higher education, including community colleges, universities, and Ohio Technical Centers, understand that we need new ways to partner with industry to ensure that our communities are ready for both the jobs of today and those of tomorrow," said Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner. "Scaling apprenticeships through this new investment will offer expanded opportunities for meeting talent needs of Ohio's manufacturers." Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D., president of LCCC which leads the Ohio TechNet consortium, affirmed the importance of new forms of industry-educational collaboration. "This is an opportunity to transform workforce development strategies to meet the needs of advanced manufacturers. We couldn't be more pleased to have this opportunity to deepen our work with The Ohio Manufacturers' Association through the Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership to ensure Ohio remains a leader in manufacturing talent innovation. Scaling apprenticeships in new and different ways is an innovation that works by providing opportunities for employers to build a workforce to spec, provide blended earn and learn models for individuals and fosters redesign of programs at higher education institutions to reduce time and cost to earn a degree and credential." The stated goals of the USDOL's initiative are to: (a) accelerate the expansion of apprenticeships to new industry sectors reliant on H-1B visas; (b) promote the large-scale expansion of apprenticeships; and (c) increase apprenticeship opportunities for all Americans. OMWP's project will focus on career pathways in advanced manufacturing with an eye toward technological advances, including Industry 4.0 and cybersecurity. To date, the partnership has secured commitments from Ohio manufacturers to train 2,315 apprentices. OMA and its industry sector partnership network will be conducting outreach and education to bring industry-recognized apprenticeship opportunities to additional Ohio manufacturers while OTN continues to develop innovative and accelerated training models at community colleges, universities and Ohio Technical Centers. National partners that are part of OMWP include the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Institute of Metalworking Skills, the American Welding Society, and Jobs For the Future. Advancing Automation using IIoT and Industry 4.0 Concepts, Manufacturing Operations Management, Plant & Asset Management, Systems Integration, HMI & Operator Interfaces, Factory Automation Automating Competitive Pricing for Small and Medium Manufacturers By Mike Franz, ManufacturingPower Every manufacturer must pay attention to costs and competitors’ pricing. For better or worse, purchasing... How Good Is Your Digital Transformation Peer Group? By Mike Guilfoyle, ARC Advisory Group Digitally transformed organizations will be able to transition to and thrive in digital economies, making... Getting Your Money's Worth: Reducing the cost of owning a motor By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation An electric motor is a device that converts electrical energy into rotary kinetic energy, powering many diverse... Wear Resistance: The underlying property in modern steels By Ben Smye, Matmatch While automation greatly enhances productivity, it also places additional demands on steel components. This article examines... Precision Drive Systems announces new Predictive Spindle Maintenance Program PDS also offers a quarterly service where PDS technicians visit the customer’s shop and attach portable wireless sensors to the machine for a...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5400
__label__cc	0.59926	0.40074	You are at:Home»News»Vehicle Testing»Nissan tests twin-motor all-wheel-drive technology Nissan tests twin-motor all-wheel-drive technology By Sam Petters on November 7, 2019 Vehicle Testing Nissan has begun testing high-power, twin-motor, all-wheel-drive technologies for the company’s next generation of EVs. The test vehicle, which is based on the Leaf e+, features an enhanced all-wheel-drive system powered by front and rear high-power motors integrated with Nissan-developed chassis control technology. Using separate front and rear electric motors, the powertrain generates 308ps of maximum output and 680Nm of maximum torque. The inclusion of advanced EV technology allows precision control of the motors. “Soon, Nissan will launch a next-generation EV that will be a true breakthrough,” said Takao Asami, senior vice president for research and advanced engineering at Nissan. “The new technology being developed integrates Nissan’s electric propulsion and 4WD control technologies with our chassis control technology to achieve a huge leap in acceleration, cornering and braking performance.” Sam Petters Magna Steyr to test Ineos Automotive’s Grenadier Lotus Evija dynamic testing notes released	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5401
__label__cc	0.524551	0.475449	Sheet, strip 1.4980 - alloy A-286 Supplier — AvekGlob Company — offers at a reasonable price from the manufacturer sheet and tape, which are made of alloy A-286 (1.4980). A timely delivery of metal products to any address specified by the customer is guaranteed. A-286 alloy (1.4980) is a low-carbon austenitic stainless steel with an increased content of chromium and nickel, which is distinguished by increased heat resistance: strength properties and corrosion resistance are preserved up to temperatures of 680… 700 0 C. The steel is additionally alloyed with titanium and vanadium. The A-286 designation according to the AISI / SAE-660 standard, while according to the UNS specification, the steel under consideration is classified as S66286. The commercial name of the product is Pyromet®. At lower values of mechanical stresses, the alloy successfully operates also at higher temperatures. The mechanical properties of this alloy are determined by the optimal combination of heat treatment and annealing regimes. Urgency of application This alloy has excellent resistance to high-temperature oxidation and is designed to maximize creep and stress break properties, with a certain reduction in strength. Steel A-286 (1.4980) can reach high levels of strength after aging after cold deformation, and therefore is used for the manufacture of high-temperature fasteners and springs. This alloy is also used in gas turbines for manufacturing low-pressure blades and turbine wheels of the first and second stages, as well as in the production of nozzles, exhaust valves and collector closures. In accordance with the technical requirements of the UNSS66286 specification, steel A-286 (1.4980) includes the following elements (numerical data — in percentages): Carbon Manganese Silicon Chromium Molybdenum Nickel Titanium Sulfur Phosphorus Vanadium Aluminum Bor Not more than 0,08 Not more than 2,0 Not more than 1,0 13.5… 16.0 1.0… 1.5 24… 27 1.9… 2.35 Up to 0.025 Up to 0.025 0,1… 0,5 Not more than 0.35 0.003… 0.01 Physical and mechanical properties of the starting material: Density, kg / m 3 — 7920; The coefficient of thermal conductivity, in the temperature range 20… 600 0 С, W / mgrad — 23,9; Specific heat capacity, J / kggrad — 420; Modulus of elasticity, GPa — 200; The coefficient of thermal expansion in the temperature range 20… 600 0 С, μm / deg — 17; The limit of temporary resistance, MPa — 930… 1180; Yield strength, MPa — 635; Hardness in Brinell, HB, no more than 240; Relative elongation at tension,% — 12. Areas of application, technological features and assortment Hot forging and stamping of A286 (1.4980) alloy is used to produce increased diameter fasteners. Welding A-286 is performed mainly for thin-walled products, as the material is prone to stress corrosion cracking. Stainless steel grade A-286 (1.4980) is available in various rolling profiles, as well as in forgings. Supplier — AvekGlob Company — offers to buy sheet or tape, which are made of stainless steel A286 (1.4980) at a price formed on the basis of European and world standards of production. Buy these products can be wholesale and retail. For regular customers, there is a flexible system of discounts.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5402
__label__wiki	0.782792	0.782792	Azafaros B.V. aims at developing new therapeutic agents for the treatment of rare metabolic disorders Azafaros is focussed on the treatment of rare metabolic disorders. The company aims at developing therapeutic agents for the treatment of rare metabolic disorders such as lysosomal storage disorders through oral administration of azasugar compounds. These novel, very promising agents were discovered by Professor Hans Aerts and Professor Hermen Overkleeft at Amsterdam UMC and Leiden University, and are exclusively licensed to Azafaros. Rare metabolic disorders Rare metabolic disorders such as lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) represent a broad class of severe and sometimes life-threatening inherited diseases, presenting significant unmet medical needs, with only few approved therapies. With its proprietary small molecule compounds, Azafaros will concentrate on new treatments for patients suffering from LSDs and LSD-related diseases. These compounds interfere with the metabolism of glycolipids that is disturbed in these patients and are intended to counteract the underlying pathological effects. Olivier Morand, Ph.D. and IMD alumnus, is joining Azafaros as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors. Olivier, a senior leader in pharma strategic development for early- and late-phase products, brings many years of hand-on experience and know-how in rare metabolic disorders and orphan drugs. Olivier has a very strong industry track record most recently at Idorsia Pharmaceuticals, and before that at Actelion Pharmaceuticals and Hoffmann-La Roche. Olivier brings a broad scientific, clinical and regulatory experience as well as business insights to the Azafaros team. Azafaros B.V. secures seed funding to develop new treatments in rare metabolic disorders Leiden, The Netherlands, July 23th, 2018 – Azafaros, a biotech company established in Leiden in the Netherlands, focusing on the development of new therapies in the field of rare metabolic disorders, today announced the closing of a seed financing round. BioGeneration... E: info@azafaros.com Azafaros B.V. J.H. Oortweg 21 Gooimeer 2-35 © Azafaros B.V.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5404
__label__cc	0.604324	0.395676	home > girl names > arya Arya - Meaning of Arya What does Arya mean? [ 2 syll. a-rya, ar-ya ] The baby girl name Arya is also used as a boy name, though it is far more popular for girls. It is pronounced AA-RYaa- or AA-RYuw- †. Arya has its origins in the Latin language and it is used largely in English. Arya is a form of the English, Hebrew, and Italian Aria. Arya is popular as a baby girl name, and it is also perceived as trendy. The name has been rising in popularity since the 2000s; prior to that, it was of only sporadic use. At the modest peak of its usage in 2018, 0.138% of baby girls were named Arya. It was #119 in rank then. In 2018, out of the family of girl names directly related to Arya, Aria was the most frequently used. The name was thrice as popular as Arya in that year. Arya has primarily been a baby girl name in the last century. Baby names that sound like Arya include Aaraa, Ara (English), Arah, Ari (Japanese, Spanish, English, Albanian, and Kurdish), Arie (English), Arwa (Arabic), Aura (English), Aure (French), Aurear, Aureare, Auri, Aurie (English), Aurore (English and French), Aury (English), Eari, Eira (English, Finnish, and Welsh), Iyar (Hebrew), Orah (Hebrew), Oree, and Oria (Basque and Italian). † Pronunciation for Arya: AA as in "odd (AA.D)" ; R as in "race (R.EY.S)" ; Y as in "you (Y.UW)" ; UW as in "two (T.UW)" Baby Name Explorer (Maximized) - 191 namesBaby Name Explorer (Mid-sized) - 13 namesBaby Name Explorer (Minimized) - 5 names Arya Popularity Charts	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5409
__label__wiki	0.915142	0.915142	Stop Press: Angolan President cancels fourth mobile licence after shareholding controversy Late this afternoon (18 April 2019) The Angolan President João Lourenço cancelled the awarding of the fourth mobile licence to a shell company with a General as its main shareholder. Watch this space to see what happens next. The awarding of the fourth mobile licence in Angola shows that for all the talk of reform by the new President nothing ever changes. Russell Southwood looks at the pattern of shareholdings in the telecoms sector and what they tell us about how Angola operates. In December 2017 I wrote an article about the granting of the fourth mobile licence in Angola.… NCC approves transfer of 800MHz spectrum to MTN The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has finally approved the transfer of Visafone’s 800MHz spectrum licence to MTN Nigeria, following a public inquiry into the transaction, reports Bloomberg. 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__label__wiki	0.792646	0.792646	Andile Gumbi’s 4 Year Old Son In Hospital After Mistakenly Shooting Himself Barely four months after Gumbi’s family lost their son another tragic incidence has occurred again. The late Andile Gumbi 4 Year old son has mistakenly shot himself in the crotch and is currently in the hospital where he is receiving treatment on injuries he sustained. The late Isibaya actor, Gumbi died four months ago after suffering from heart attack in Japan. According to The Daily Sun, Anele’s mother, Phindile Gumbi, couldn’t hold herself after reeving the news that her grandson mistakenly shot himself. Phindile Gumbi claimed that the terrifying incidence happened after Andile’s wife, Hlengiwe Ngcongo’s boyfriend’s gun went off. “She claimed he was carrying the boyfriend’s bag, dropped it by mistake and the gun went off. But why was the gun not in a safe? I don’t know what to say to Hlengiwe, but thank God the boy is alive and now stable.” Also according to the Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo the case about the incidence has been opened for further investigation. “It is alleged that on Sunday at about 10.50pm, a man (35) was with the boy and his mum when he left his firearm in a bag and placed it on the TV cabinet and went to his car outside. He heard a gunshot going off inside the house. It is then that they realised that the boy had allegedly shot himself in the lower body when he was handling the firearm that he took out of the bag. A case was opened and docket taken to Senior Public Prosecutor for a decision but no arrests have been made so far.” Car Overturns On N1 In Free State, 2 Injured Passengers Airlifted To Hospital 0 Ex-CEOs Brian Molefe And 4 Others May Go Behind Bars For An Alleged Fraudulent Act 0 Teen Boy Drowns While Swimming In Syndenham, Durban 0	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5417
__label__cc	0.732522	0.267478	National help Oregon – Law Offices of Bob Mionske California – Emison Cooper & Cooper LLP About Bob Mionske Cycling Advocacy About Bicycle Accidents About Bicycle Accidents Involving Uber and Lyft Rideshare Vehicles About Bicycle Accidents While Riding Rental Or Bike Share Bicycles About Bicycle Crashes: Why We Say “Bicycle Accidents” Are Not Accidents Defective Cycling Products How to Handle a Traffic Ticket Avoiding Bicycle Accidents How to Avoid Car-on-Bike Accidents Riding With Situational Awareness Emergency Maneuvers Every Bicyclist Should Know Stay Seen, Stay Safe: What Every Cyclist Needs To Know About How To Help Drivers See You About Bicycle Helmets: Weighing the Pros and Cons About Bike Theft How to Lock your Bike Oregon Bicycle Laws Oregon Bicycle Equipment Laws Oregon Bicycle Equipment Law: The Basics Oregon Bicycle Equipment Law: Brakes Oregon Bicycle Equipment Laws: Lights & Reflectors Oregon Bicycle Equipment Law: Audible Warning Devices Oregon Bicycle Helmet Law Road Rights Bicycling and The Law Bicycle Law in the News Bob Mionske’s Road ID Video Series on Bicycle Riding and Safety Tips Bob Mionske/We Are All Traffic Rally VeloRadio Legally Speaking – A Time For Thanks BicycleLaw November 27, 2008 May 11th, 2016 As Americans pause to give thanks at the beginning of this holiday season, it’s a good time for us to look past some of the outrages we’ve experienced this past year and reflect on what we cyclists have to be thankful for. No, we shouldn’t forget that Dr. Ed Farrar is still in the hospital, recovering from the critical injuries he received at the hands of an inattentive driver. On the other hand, we can all be thankful that Dr. Farrar survived, and continues on the road to recovery. And yes, Chris Kasztelewicz lies in a Toronto hospital, his leg severed in a ferocious road rage assault. But again, we can all be thankful that he has fought back from the brink of death, and we can all be thankful that his assailant will be brought to justice on criminal charges that reflect the seriousness of the crime. But putting these and all the other outrageous incidents we’ve seen aside for the moment, is there anything else we can be thankful for this holiday season? How about this? As we come together with family and friends this holiday, we have some encouraging news from the incoming administration of President-elect Obama. Yes, the nation’s attention is riveted on the economic crisis that held center stage in the historic election that took place just a few short weeks ago, and the economic team that President-elect Obama announced just this week. Less-noticed, by pundits and public alike, but eagerly anticipated by cycling advocates, is the news that the next Secretary of Transportation may well be a cycling advocate. Names rumored to be on the short list include: • Representative Jim Oberstar — A Minnesota Democrat and nationally-renowned member of the Congressional Bike Caucus. Representative Oberstar chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. • Representative Earl Blumenauer — A Democrat representing Portland, Oregon, Representative Blumenauer—another nationally renowned Congressional Bike Caucus member and founder of the Bike Caucus—sits on the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. • Representative Peter DeFazio — Another Oregon Democrat, and yet another member of the Congressional Bike Caucus, Representative DeFazio is a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. • Governor Ed Rendell — The Governor of Pennsylvania. • Jane Garvey — The head of the Federal Aviation Administration from 1997 to 2002. While it’s still anybody’s guess who the next Transportation Secretary will be, it’s a good sign and a strong indicator of the rise of cycling, when three out of five names on the short list are strong advocates for cycling. But does this short list really represent President-elect Obama’s thinking? Or is it more a case of wishful thinking? Consider the words of Barack Obama himself, when he drew a record crowd of 75,000 at campaign stop in Portland back in May: “If we are going to solve our energy problems we’ve got to think long term. It’s time for us to be serious about investing in alternative energy. It’s time for us to get serious about raising fuel efficiency standards on cars. It’s time that the entire country learned from what’s happening right here in Portland with mass transit and bicycle lanes and funding alternative means of transportation.” So was that a reflection of what the candidate Obama intended to accomplish during his administration, or is it more what you would expect a candidate looking out at a sea of bikes in a bicycle-mad town to say? Consider what candidate Obama had to say five months later in October, in the midst of a tough national campaign: “…Everyone benefits if we can leave our cars, walk, bicycle and access other transportation alternatives. I agree that we can stop wasteful spending and save Americans money, and as president, I will re- evaluate the transportation funding process to ensure that smart growth considerations are taken into account. I will build upon my efforts in the Senate to ensure that more Metropolitan Planning Organizations create policies to incentivize greater bicycle and pedestrian usage of roads and sidewalks. And as president, I will work to provide states and local governments with the resources they need to address sprawl and create more livable communities.” And now, as President-elect, Barack Obama is basing his economic recovery plan on a program of massive investment in and building of alternative energy sources, fuel-efficient automobiles, and infrastructure. Infrastructure. That can mean roads. Highways. Bridges. But it can also mean bicycle infrastructure, and if the influential Congressmen on the short list for Transportation Secretary have their way, either as Secretary, or as the Congressmen who will be authoring the legislation sent to a bicycle-friendly administration, infrastructure will also mean that cyclists will be considered and accommodated when infrastructure is built. Of course, some cyclists are adamantly opposed to bicycle-specific infrastructure, while other cyclists are just as ardently in favor. But whichever camp cyclists happen to fall into, it’s evident that the lack of bicycling infrastructure is the greatest impediment to getting new cyclists on the road, and it’s also evident that with increased numbers of cyclists on the road comes increased safety for all cyclists. For the sake of our environment, for the sake of our national security, for the sake of our public health, and for the sake of our personal safety, we need to get more cyclists on the road, and it appears that our next President, our next Transportation Secretary, and our next Congress may all understand that. So as we pause to give thank this holiday season, we cyclists can reflect on what a difference a year makes. Last year, Representative Patrick McHenry, a Republican from North Carolina, ridiculed the bicycle as a 19th century solution to a 21st century problem. This year, the League of American Bicyclists reports that several members of the Congressional and Senate Bike Caucuses, Republicans and Democrats alike, won re-electionby large margins, and key members of the Bike Caucus are in firm control of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Last year, the current Transportation Secretary, Mary Peters, suggested that bicycle infrastructure is not transportation infrastructure. This year, the incoming Transportation Secretary may well be one of the nation’s staunchest bicycle advocates. Last year, the number of cyclists was on the rise. This year, fromPortland to New York, our numbers continue to rise. So yes, while we have had our trials and tribulations on the road behind us, and we will certainly have more on the road ahead of us, we have much to be thankful for this holiday season. Follow-up on Ed (In my last column, I printed an excerpt of a letter from C.S., who wrote in response to the crash that sidelined Dr. Farrar: This was just the beginning. We as a club are going to do more. We want Ed’s accident and situation to help change not only cycling in our community but our state and country. Ed has always showed and taught us that bikes matter. He did it by example and always with grace and dignity. Can you help us? What should be our next step in bike advocacy? How do we re-educate our community about bike safety and rider vulnerability? How do we take a stand against vehicle aggression? I put the question to Legally Speaking readers, and have received many responses in regards to what individual cyclists can do, many of which will be featured in an upcoming column. But once again, I’m going to leave the question open to Legally Speaking’s readers: What steps can a club take for bicycle advocacy? What can a club do to improve bicycle safety, protect vulnerable road users, and stop aggression against cyclists? Look for the answers to these questions soon. Until then, ride safe, (Research and drafting provided by Rick Bernardi, J.D.) I’d like to thank everybody who has contacted me to request my appearance at their event. I will be speaking as extensively on “Bicycling & the Law” this year as my practice will allow, and will make plans to appear before any club, bike shop, or other engagement that is interested in hosting me. If you would like me to appear to speak at your event or shop, or to your club or group, please drop me a line at bookbob2speak@gmail.com (and if you would like to contact me with a question or comment not related to my speaking tour, please drop me a line at mionskelaw@hotmail.com). I’m looking forward to meeting as many of my readers as possible this year. Now read the fine print: Bob Mionske is a former competitive cyclist who represented the U.S. at the 1988 Olympic games (where he finished fourth in the road race), the 1992 Olympics, as well as winning the 1990 national championship road race. After retiring from racing in 1993, he coached the Saturn Professional Cycling team for one year before heading off to law school. Mionske’s practice is now split between personal-injury work, representing professional athletes as an agent and other legal issues facing endurance athletes (traffic violations, contract, criminal charges, intellectual property, etc). Mionske is also the author of Bicycling and the Law, designed to be the primary resource for cyclists to consult when faced with a legal question. It provides readers with the knowledge to avoid many legal problems in the first place, and informs them of their rights, their responsibilities, and what steps they can take if they do encounter a legal problem. If you have a cycling-related legal question, please send it to mionskelaw@hotmail.com Bob will answer as many of these questions privately as he can. He will also select a few questions each week to answer in this column. General bicycle-accident advice can be found at www.bicyclelaw.com. The information provided in the “Legally speaking” column is not legal advice. 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__label__cc	0.654271	0.345729	Welcome to the Asylum it's all fun and games till someone dangles a participle … Culinary Love Excerpt (Obsidian) Excerpt (Of Blood and Bone) Interviews and Praise Masthead (long term inmates) Useful Posts The Etiology and Treatment of ‘Authoritis’ November 11, 2009 By jschancellor in Things lost in the couch cushions Tags: agents, books, publishers, readers, writers, writing 1 Comment Authoritis is an unfortunate syndrome, which has only recently begun to receive attention from mental health professionals. It has, however, been in existence for ages and was only considered to be more than merely an ‘inconvenience’, with the invention of the Gutenberg press in 1440. With the dawn of the information age, it is now a recognized syndrome (Gore, 1983). Those suffering the condition in years gone by were told to “take two aspirin and see if the urge passes (source anon).” Despite a history of clinical neglect, it is estimated that more than half of all books found in brick and mortar stores, were penned by someone suffering some form of Authoritis, also called an ‘author’. According to the DSM V-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), American Psychiatric Association (2009), there are five characteristics required to warrant a proper diagnosis of Authoritis. Adolescent onset Cyclic anti-social behavior Cyclic psychosis; to include hallucinations (auditory and visual) Obsessive behavior; to include insistence of imaginary creatures called, ‘agents’ and ‘publishers’ God complex; consisting of claims that one has ‘created whole worlds,’ and ‘characters’. Clinical Features of Authoritis Clinicians aren’t certain why the syndrome begins in adolescence. It has been recorded in some children, as early as the age of six—though it is usually a less severe form of the syndrome and studies have shown that 78% of children, who demonstrated three or more characteristics of the disorder, would later develop full blown Authoritis (R.L. Stine, 1990). Typically, adolescents will begin by writing in what is called a ‘diary’: Recent research has shown that diaries are ‘gateway’ perpetuators and may serve by their use as an early indicator of the syndrome. Curiously, some adolescents may throw the term around loosely in reference to their identity, though it has been proven that while children showing signs are more likely to develop the syndrome, only 35% of adolescents claiming the diagnosis, ever go on to develop more than the characteristic God complex. This aspect of Authoritis, despite the hallucinations and psychosis, is the single most prevalent symptom reported by the friends and family of those with the syndrome and is typically what prompts interventions and eventual medical treatment. The author will be perfectly social one moment, only to sink into a depressive anti-social trance. This trance will often find the author sitting in one place for extended periods of time, often more than five or six hours straight, sometimes staring at nothing but a blank sheet of paper or computer screen. Phone calls, visits from friends and family, personal hygiene and health are all abandoned in favor of engaging in a trance or a trance-like state. Any attempt to break the author of this behavior has proven to be detrimental to the concerned friend or relative, and in some cases, fatal. In the most critical cases, this anti-social behavior becomes what is known as a ‘writer’s block’. Hygiene is said to be at a critical low and will typically be accompanied by crying, cussing and screaming fits. CYCLIC PSYCHOSIS For those living with an author this may be the most unsettling characteristic of the syndrome. The author is often seen speaking to themselves, sometimes repeating the same sentence in a variety of tones or voices (King, On Writing, 2001). At times, particularly after a lengthy trance-like state, the author will even use more than one voice and appears to be conducting entire conversations between multiple personalities. Any attempt to question the sanity of this action results in a blank look, followed by aggression or the abrupt closure of the psychosis—which will only resume later with greater intensity. Clinicians recommend, in order to minimize the severity of the episode, that the author be left alone. OBSESSIVE BEHAVIOR This is reportedly the most curious behavior of authors. Despite habitual assurance that ‘agents’ and ‘publishers’ do not in fact exist and even if they did, they wouldn’t have any desire to see the author’s penned psychotic episodes; those suffering Authoritis press on and insist that their delusions will prove true by the achievement of ‘publication’ or representation by an ‘agent’ or some other ephemeral creature (Critique Circle, 2006). While half of all books are rumored to have been penned by an author, this is believed to be a classic situation of correlation not equaling causation (Miss Snark, 2005). This shared delusion among authors has even held its own against the adversity of being shown without doubt that books are indeed created and placed in brick and mortar stores by monkeys. *As a side note, the CLC, or Coalition of Literary Chimps, is outraged by the publication of this article and is threatening libel, claiming that this will project their members into the spotlight and out of obscurity where they have remained since leaving NASA (CLC, 2009). GOD COMPLEX This is the easiest symptom to identify, merely by the author’s own need to habitually tell others about the worlds they have created (Facebook, 2006-2009). It manifests very early in the syndrome, and is seen by medical professionals as progressive in nature, sometimes leading to multiple worlds, characters and volumes of written or printed material to validate the author’s creative and God-like abilities. It is said, with no uncertainty, that this characteristic is directly related to the psychotic episodes, though some authors have been found to record words amounting to nothing more interesting or ‘creative’ than the phone book (Left Behind Series, Jenkins & LaHaye, 1999). Causes of Authoritis With the official, medical, recognition of Authoritis, there has been a concerted effort at identifying its cause. So far, there are several models to consider: Sociological Model Most authors are woefully bereft of gainful employment. Some individuals who were discovered by the monkeys and had their books created, make the incorrect assumption that it was because they are authors and thus subsequently they report that this is their livelihood. This has been shown as unfounded time and time again with little or no impact on author’s claims (Harlequin, 1994). Other authors may be so incapacitated by the syndrome as to be unable to do anything else but write, which leads to poverty, eventual hermitism and in the most severe cases, suicide (Hemingway, 1961). Biological Model So far, cross-culture and regional studies have shown that while creativity may run in families, there is thus far no evidence that parents suffering the syndrome pass it on to their children (Tolkien Jr., 2007). Psychological Model There are a significant number of psycho-social and psychiatric based theories explaining Authoritis, the most notably being: Organized Schizophrenia. There are several more that claim the syndrome is not of any biological origin at all, but due to a lack of attention in early childhood; evidenced by the presence of imaginary friends and need to color on inappropriate things (Sesame Street, 1987). Treatment of Authoritis Treatment of Authoritis has proven most elusive. There have been centers created for the practice of group therapy (Also called MFA’s), and many institutions are offering classes in an attempt to help those suffering the syndrome cope with it .They are usually referenced as ‘English’ degrees, though very little evidence may be found relating their existence to effective management and in some cases may even cause the frequency of the psychotic and anti-social behaviors to increase significantly. They have however gone on to serve as more proof that being an author is not actually required to write books, as many non-author students have gone on to be discovered by the monkeys (Harlequin, 2005). Prognosis of Authoritis is bleak. Medication has shown absolutely no effect whatsoever on the lessening of the syndrome’s most cumbersome manifestations. Authors can expect, however, a normal life-span. Despite this positive revelation, most authors will write for years or even decades before Alzheimer’s sets in or the syndrome mysteriously disappears. There is said to be some correlation between the loss of ‘agent/publication’ delusions and the remission of Authoritis. This article was written after reading the brilliant ‘Etiology and Treatment of Childhood’ by Jordan W. Smoller, which you can find here: http://www.pshrink.com/humor/Childhood.html « Foundations of a Writing Life Top Ten Gifts for Writers » jschancellor says: Also, you can find where I had this piece published here: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-28119-Atlanta-Creative-Writing-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-Etiology-and-Treatment-of-Authoritis Thanks, and blessings! Wanna be an inmate? Admit me! Stalk me on Facebook! 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__label__wiki	0.721855	0.721855	Wellington Transit Blog Transoprt and Urban Form Blog for Wellington and NZ Posts by Month Select Month November 2018 September 2017 August 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 October 2016 May 2016 April 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 September 2015 June 2015 May 2015 Cycleways: Hutt Valley Beltway Consultation November 26, 2018 Are KiwiRail’s Electric Trains Really Uneconomic? September 11, 2017 Ngauranga to Petone: Easy changes, better riding August 22, 2017 Island Bay Cycleway Re-Consultation August 8, 2017 NZ’s ‘Foremost Transport Economist’ ? June 25, 2017 Beltway Cycleway Cycleways EF locomotive Island Bay Cycleway NZTA parallel investment RoNS Spine Study Wellington Rail Extension Category / NZTA September 11, 2017 June 29, 2018 by WTB Are KiwiRail’s Electric Trains Really Uneconomic? EF locomotive, Electric Trains, NZTA, Railways #election2017, chinese trains, chinese trains nz, EF locomotive, kiwirail, sustainable transport Just before Christmas, KiwiRail announced that they would be withdrawing electric freight train services in two years. Their decision is not only at odds with other railways around the globe, but also with global environmental direction. The timing of the withdrawal will coincide with their newest diesel locomotives arriving from China; but the official rhetoric is that they will not replace the electric locomotives. The full KiwiRail press release and some commentary is here, but I’d like to expand and break down some of the points in that press release. KiwiRail’s words are in Blue How many new diesel locomotives will be bought and how much will they cost? Eight locomotives will be required to replace the EF fleet. The cost is commercially sensitive. They cost $3.8 million each, 2012 money. (ODT) The first 40 locos were plagued with reliability problems and then asbestos contamination which cost a whopping $12 million to clean up. The asbestos added $300,000 to the cost of each loco, nudging the price to $4.1 million each. You could then add the opportunity cost of the trains not working, and the resulting loss of business, but that would mean facing their real issues. A big, beefy american train costs about $3 million US dollars or $4.3 million NZD (quick interweb search). Clearly, buying Chinese means good quality, and also good value. Why doesn’t KiwiRail buy new electric locomotives? They would be more expensive and would take longer to get into service. Simply replacing the existing locomotives also would not address the difficulties caused by operating both electric and diesel locomotives on one network, which creates a railway within a railway. It is equivalent to an airline requiring those flying from Auckland to Wellington to change planes at Hamilton and again at Palmerston North. Balking a the term ‘expensive’ without qualifying it is a cheap shot. A new electric locomotive would cost slightly more than the Chinese-made DL loco, but would be much cheaper to operate over it’s life. As to this changing planes at Hamilton and Palmy – you’re only changing the pilot/driver, who normally gets out at Hamilton and drives a different train back to Auckland anyway. KiwiRail is making a big deal over the changeover time at Hamilton and Palmerston North, while actively adding hours to the journey time by ditching their road ferries and not maintaining tracks for higher speeds. Why don’t you electrify the whole North Island system? It would be very expensive. The cost estimate is $2.5 million per kilometre of single track. Electrifying the parts of the North Island Main Trunk currently not electrified would cost at least $1 billion for the infrastructure alone and feeder lines would still require diesel trains. There are additional complications in that the Wellington electric network uses a different power system to the Auckland electric network. ‘Complications’ between the different overhead wire voltages are fictitious; again KiwiRail are trying to put up a smokescreen. Trains in Europe and Japan commonly operate between two or three different power supplies. Its just not an issue. The term ‘very expensive’ is Donald Trump rhetoric, and misleading; no infrastructure project is ever cheap. Lets have a look at a few recent transport infrastructure projects – unsurprisingly, roads get the lion’s share. Waterview Connection: $1300 million Auckland CRL $1200 million Christchurch Motorway Projects $800 million Kapiti Expressway $660 million Transmission Gully $640 million New Auckland Trains (Depot, Trains, Electrify) $550 million Waikato Expressway$500 million Nelson Street Tunnel $240 million Dowse to Petone $90 million Wellington ‘smart’ motorway $50 million Wellington Railway Throat $40 million So, how would adding electric trains between Hamilton and Auckland fit in that list? The Auckland Electrification project cost $80 million for 200 km of electrified tracks and supporting infrastructure – a cost of $0.4 million per km of track. So electrifying the mostly double-track, 80 km between Hamilton and Papakura would cost $64 million for 160 km of overhead wire. Seems reasonable given the Auckland Electrification Project was installed in a busier and more constrained environment, with a lot of work on weekends and Christmas shutdowns. KiwiRail estimate $400 million, we reckon $64 million. Even if it were $100 million, the KiwiRail estimate is four times more. So if the Hamilton to Papakura electrification costs $100 million, it would fit somewhere at the lower end of the new infrastructure scale; somewhere between the Wellington’s ‘smart’ motorway and the Nelson Street Tunnel project. Not bad for what would bring a step-change to the transport network, and set the stage for electrifying through the Kaimai Tunnel to Tauranga – when complete, the line will serve 40% of the country’s population and the two largest export ports. What was the difference in cost between buying new electric or diesel locomotives? The exact cost of locomotives is commercially sensitive. However the overall costing of the diesel option was estimated at 20% – 30% lower than the overall cost of the electric option over its operational life. So how much are KiwiRail paying for some Chinese rubbish their diesel trains? When they say “commercially sensitive” they really mean ‘we’re embarrassed to be paying this much for such crap’. KiwiRail locomotives are costing $3.8 million each (as above, ODT) which is a low-ballpark cost for a trains bought from established suppliers in the US or Japan. The cost of KiwiRail’s Chinese locomotives has probably increased since the South African Railways have placed orders with China, but also, and very smartly, hedging their bets with American and European trains too. After the asbestos was removed from each Chinese loco at a total cost of $12 million, or $400,000 each, the price of each locomotive rises to $4.1 million. A bitter pill when compared with a modern electric loco from Japan cost (yen)400 million or $5 million NZD. The key benefit is that the Japanese locomotive is a mature design while incorporating new-generation technology and systems. The locomotive is plug-and-play for New Zealand. Claiming that electric trains are more expensive is an ‘interesting’ claim; my guess is that the rubbish Chinese trains only have a 10 – 15 life expectancy, and the lifetime cost of electric trains have been calculated over the same period; making the Chinese locos look cheaper. Key benefits of electric trains are: Fewer moving parts compared with a diesel train – the still have wheels, brakes and a few cooling fans though More powerful and faster acceleration Chinese trains have a ten year service life, electric trains last 30 years+. No exhaust fumes are emitted; good for passenger trains Power is cheap, renewable and resilient to oil price shocks, especially in NZ In NZ, renewable power is used for electric trains and the price of power is insulated against oil shocks, whereas diesel carries a full-exposure to international fuel prices. What part in the decision did environmental issues play? Environmental factors were considered as part of the overall decision, which also looked at operational efficiency and economic viability. When KiwiRail delivers a more consistent and reliable service it encourages more freight to move by rail. Emissions from rail are less than 1% of all transport emissions, with transport accounting for 17% of New Zealand’s overall emissions. A shift to diesel on the NIMT will increase the emission factor for freight carried by rail in New Zealand from 30.80 gms per Net Tonne Kilometre to approximately 34 gms per NTK (The sum of the tonnes carried multiplied by the distance travelled). There is no comparable figure for road freight in New Zealand but the United Kingdom produces an annual figure for Heavy Goods Vehicle. This is currently 114 gms per NTK. And almost none by electric train. What will happen to the old electric trains? They will be decommissioned over a two year period Not if a Labour-led government is formed “Regional and long distance rail” August 22, 2017 September 6, 2017 by WTB Ngauranga to Petone: Easy changes, better riding Cycleways, Cycling, disruptive innovation, Low-hanging fruit, Motorways, NZTA, Uncategorized biking in wellington, Cycleways, cycleways in wellington, New Zealand Transport Agency, NZTA, Petone cycleway, Petone2Ngauranga, the great harbour way I asked for more detailed plans of the Ngauranga to Petone cycleway which were outlined in the NZTA documents being used for consultation, but surprisingly, there weren’t any – just the sketch they had in one of their consultation documents: NZTA’s only drawing of their shared path between Ngauranga and Petone. Instead of some massive changes with big sea walls which will take years to fabricate, there are a few immediate changes that, if implemented, would make the ride much safer, usable and better for all users. The main problems are: Lack of protection from fast-moving traffic for part of the route A poorly laid and maintained pavement Significant debris from the road like stones, glass and rubbish with the occasional truck tyre. Weeds and Trees left unchecked With NZTA’s sea-side proposal, the exposure to the sea will make the path unrideable in a moderate Wellington wind. The existing path is mostly about 2 metres wide and feels really unloved. The pavement is cracked and weeds grow out of the retaining wall, and stones and debris from the road cause lots of punctures. There are even bits of broken fence, road-cones and orange construction netting in some parts. While a temporary orange fence, weeds, trees and debris are common on the path, the stoney shoulder above the retaining wall will make a good cycleway platform one day. The cycleway is set below the road and next to the railway. The surface condition means that most bike commuters ride on the road instead. But if the path is raised above road-level and paved as wide as it’ll fit, the instant extra width and its an awesome cycleway: The three curves along the path look hardest to widen and improve the ‘feel’ of, but by filling and retaining a new bank the result is a cycleway about 3 – 4m wide. Changes to widen the cycleway on the embanked corners aren’t rocket science: Raise the height of the path to above road level Change the road barrier to wire type Add fence next to railway track Design for the embanked corners The straight and flat parts of the path are mostly wide enough, but need a bit of love. The path needs to be raised above the road and a new fence installed on the railway side. Level parts of the path get raised above the road The hardest part is from the Petone over ramp down to the entrance to the shared path. June 25, 2017 June 26, 2017 by WTB NZ’s ‘Foremost Transport Economist’ ? Electric Trains, Motorways, NZTA, parallel investment, Railways, RoNS 3rd main, east west link, greensnz, julie anne genter, simon bridges Why is the $1.8b East-West Link is being funded but a $58 million rail project is being ignored despite yielding more value? Julie Anne Genter’s line of questioning leaves little doubt that idealology is the main driver in funding the 2-billion-dollar road, and Bridges’ ‘answers’ confirm it. With Maggie Barry looking as smug AF in the background, Bridges tries to hack his way through the argument with distractions and slander. So muddled in old and new reports, costs and benefits, that Bridges begins to claim a transport policy that sounds a lot like the Greens’, and even goes as far as calling Genter NZ’s foremost transport economist, twice! Check out the full clip on Julie Anne’s Facebook Page (below) or InTheHouse – Bridges quip about NZs transport economist might be on the money. June 22, 2017 September 12, 2017 by WTB Waikato Commuter Train: Council Gets on Board Electric Trains, NZTA, Public Transport, Railways, Uncategorized hamilton trains, urban sprawl, waikato connection Waikato Regional council has commissioned a report to investigate a rail option to connect Hamilton and Auckland. Quotes are from a Stuff Article published on May 17 Campaigners have had a few tries at getting the service resumed, but with no luck – although Hamilton’s Councillors appear to be softening with worsening congestion in Auckland, and the contrasting success of the new Auckland Trains. With more people commuting between Auckland and Hamilton, and the likely rubber stamp for the 3rd mainline into Auckland will make train journey times more attractive. The good news is that the timing is good. Auckland’s old trains have been parked as new electric trains have entered service, and could be refurbished cheaply or even rebuilt to re-establish the services. The Wairarapa Connection style of train is an example of what Auckland’s old trains could be rebuilt into. The Wairarapa train connects Wellington to Masterton five times each day, and has become more popular since the introduction of the new carriages in 2008 and an expansion of the service is likely in the next couple of years. Wellington to Masterton train provides a modern and comfortable commute that rivals car journey times. The train is also popular with young people in the holidays, and gold card holders in off-peak times. The decision to investigate an inter-regional commuter rail service has been heralded as a sea change in regional council thinking. Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson said the results of a detailed business case were in more than seven years ago, and outgoing Labour MP Sue Moroney said it’s about time regional council got on board. On Tuesday, Waikato Regional Council’s strategy and policy committee voted in favour of a detailed business case into a passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland. Indicative costs are set at $30,000 to $50,000. The business case will define the need, recommend solutions and funding options. Hamilton City councillor Dave Macpherson, who has been nudging regional council on the issue at regional transport committee meetings, said a comprehensive study is a big step forward. “They’ve been unenthusiastic in the past about taking on any leading role in that,” said Macpherson. “It is their role to manage public transport operations in the region and it’s always been difficult in the passenger rail debate when they have been lukewarm.” In 2010, rail advocates collected more than 11,000 signatures in support of a rail link between the two cities. It was taken to the select committee but failed. The following year, the Rail Working Party made its case with a feasibility study but has been in limbo ever since. The need for commuter rail is even greater now, said Macpherson, adding that the regional council’s position is “clear cut”. Labour MP Sue Moroney has advocated for a commuter rail service to Auckland since 2008. \| FAIRFAX NZ “It signals their willingness, if all of the other ducks line up, to go ahead,” he said. “Several things might derail it and it might be outside of anyone in the Waikato’s control.” Mayor Sanson said the regional council is recreating the wheel. “It has been done. I can get why they probably think there may be some differences but I can’t see anything that has fundamentally changed in seven-and-a-half years,” Sanson said. “I’ve been banging on about it for that long that we have to do something, but let’s do it in baby steps.” Cost blowouts, the capacity of Auckland’s network to take extra services, getting a Waikato-based train into Britomart Station and a two-hour trip still exist as huge barriers, he said. “It took 2 hours 20 minutes and it just took too long to travel that distance. It’s still, probably in a lot of cases, faster by car.” The first of Sanson’s baby steps is to extend Auckland’s rail network to Mercer. “What we’ve always advocated is getting a train down as a far as Mercer and putting in a park and ride, allowing those people to commute from there by train. “That is the key to getting a start in Waikato.” Moroney, who has advocated for the rail connection since 2008, said regional council needs to represent the region’s needs. “I really hope this time they will press ahead, irrespective of whether they get push back from central government or not,” Moroney said. “Can we please just learn the lessons from the mistakes made in Auckland. “That’s exactly what I’ve been saying to those organisations for years now.” May 24, 2017 by WTB Wellington to Hutt Valley Cycling Link – a commuting path? Cycleways, Cycling, disruptive innovation, NZTA Cycleways, Hutt to Ngauranga Cycleway NZTA have announced their latest round of cycleway consultations for the Wellington to Hutt Valley Cycling link. You can go to the NZTA W2HV webpage to download consultation documents and make submissions. I’m a former Petone to Wellington cycle commuter, and I absolutely love the idea that a decent cycleway could be built between the two cities. A “decent” cycleway means that it’s separated from cars, free of obstacles and pedestrians and doesn’t just end abruptly. And it should be rideable all the time. Lets unpack this. Continue reading → May 19, 2017 May 19, 2017 by WTB Shared path upgrades on Hutt Road Cycleways, Cycling, Low-hanging fruit, NZTA Awesome to see work beginning on one of the worst sections to the daily cycle commute into Wellington, from Ngauranga. Getting rid of the poles is a fantastic start, and it’ll be great to see the project link up with the Thorndon Quay and Ngauranga sections of the cycleway. The full story from Wellington City Council is here. Wellington to Hutt Valley Cycling Link – NZTA Consultation Cycleways, Cycling, disruptive innovation, NZTA, parallel investment Cycleways, Cycling, urban form NZTA have announced their latest round of cycleway consultations for the Wellington to Hutt Valley Cycling link. You can go to the NZTA website to download consultation documents and make submissions, the main document . As a former Petone to Wellington cycle commuter, I absolutely love the idea that a decent cycleway could be built between the two cities, and I strongly encourage you to make a submission before the 31 May closing date!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5428
__label__cc	0.635853	0.364147	Discover the World's Most Exhilarating Golfing Destination The Wild Western Coast Glorious Galway Terrific Triangle Sensational Sligo Magnificent Mayo The Full House City Slickers The West of Ireland Non-Golfers Is West of Ireland Golf accredited to any organisation? West of Ireland Golf’s partner tour operator Fairways and FunDays is a member of the IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) and the IGTOA (Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association). Fairways and FunDays is Failte Ireland (Ireland’s governing Tourism authority) approved and works closely with Tourism Ireland, the Golfing Union of Ireland and the Confederation of Golf in Ireland. What is the background of West of Ireland Golf? West of Ireland Golf was incorporated in March 2017 and has already a proven track record in relation to Golf and Leisure Tourism. The founders of West of Ireland Golf have extensive experience within the Irish Golf and Tourism industries. West of Ireland Golf’s partner tour operator Fairways and FunDays was named as “Ireland’s Best Inbound Golf Tour Operator” at the prestigious World Golf Awards in 2016, 2017 and 2018. What is the connection between West of Ireland Golf & Fairways and FunDays? West of Ireland Golf has partnered Ireland’s best golf tour operator Fairways and FunDays to ensure that we deliver the highest levels of customer care to all of our valued clients. The experienced team at the multi award winning Fairways and FunDays deal with all enquiries and will be your direct point of contact from the time you book your tour until your tour is over. Fairways and FunDays have extended the services of a 24/7 Tour Director to all clients on West of Ireland Golf Tours. What can I expect from a West of Ireland Golf Tour? Expect to be amazed, expect magical memories and expect the most fun and enjoyment that you will ever have on a Golf and Leisure Vacation. All of our Tours allow clients to experience the very best of the West of Ireland, including World Famous Golf Courses, Spectacular Scenery, Amazing Activities, Magnificent Accommodation, Exhilarating Evening Entertainment and the famous Warm Irish Welcome. The West of Ireland Golf & Fairways and FunDays experience sounds incredible. Are the tours very expensive? We are so confident about our best available pricing that we offer our unique 110% Price Promise. This Price Guarantee means that if you can get the same tour from another Tour Operator at a lower price, we will match that price AND give you a 10% Refund! There will be some Non-Golfers in our Group. Is that a problem? We actively encourage Non-Golfers to travel to Ireland with their golfing partners. Fairways and FunDays is the only Golf Tour Operator who design customised itineraries for non-golfers who are travelling as part of a group. Our experienced team design itineraries in a unique manner which allows Non-Golfers to enjoy incredible customised activities while the golfers in the group play some of the Ireland’s best golf courses. Golfers and Non-Golfers can then collectively enjoy visits to some of Ireland’s best attractions and enjoy Ireland’s world famous exhilarating evening entertainment. Perhaps the “Non Golfers” would like to become Golfers during their visit to Ireland? Perfect – we can organise “Learn to Golf “ clinics for Beginners. Have a look at our “Birdies and Beginners Tour.” Our incredible tours are perfect for Golfers, Non Golfers and a combination of both. Are your Tours suitable for Families with Children? Yes, all of our tours can be customised for families with children of all ages. The West of Ireland is a truly magical place for young and old. Whether your young ones like Fairies, Horse Riding, Surfing, Dolphins, Exploring or Adrenaline filled activities, Ireland has it all and our team can customise your Ireland Tour to keep your young ones very excited. Ireland also offers a fantastic range of Child Friendly evening entertainment which we include in Family Itineraries. Our team take care of all logistical arrangements for your family including Hotel Arrangements (Cot Hire, Family Rooms etc.), Transportation Requirements (Hire of Children’s Car Seats etc.) and Family Friendly Dining options. If you would like to travel to Ireland on a Family Golfing Holiday, have a look at our amazing “Families and Fairways Tour” for some inspiration! Do I need to make Sightseeing, Activity and Restaurant Reservations? Our team take care of all reservations for you so you can concentrate on your golf and on enjoying every second in the West of Ireland. All sightseeing, activity and dining reservations are customised to best meet the requirements of your group. Our tours are about you relaxing and enjoying every moment of your vacation, so sit back, relax and enjoy the tour – we’ve got everything taken care of! What Transportation Options do you offer? We offer Self Drive Tours (Rental Vehicle) and Chauffeur Drive Tours (Private Tour Driver and Luxury vehicle). If you are on a tight time schedule or want to reduce travel times, we also organise Private Luxury Helicopter Transfers. I would like to play other courses in addition to the seven member courses of West of Ireland Golf. Is this possible? Yes, while West of Ireland Golf offers the seven best golf courses in this region, there are over 40 other golf courses in the West of Ireland and over 400 other golf courses on the island of Ireland. Our team can arrange golf at any of these courses and other associated elements that your group may require outside the West of Ireland (accommodation, meals etc.). I am on a limited Budget. Can you help? Yes. We can design customised tours to best meet your requirements and budget. Tell us your budget, tell us your interests and we take care of everything else. Regardless of your budget, we can promise you a magical and unforgettable West of Ireland experience. How many people in a Group can you work with? Our experienced team can work with individual travellers or groups of any size from 1 to 200! Do I require Vacation/Holiday Insurance? It is imperative that as on any holiday, you always obtain Vacation/Holiday insurance. In the event of being unable to travel due to medical or personal reasons Holiday insurance will reimburse a considerable amount of the costs which you have paid. Suitable Holiday Insurance will also cover the unlikely event of any injury, illness or loss during your visit to the West of Ireland. For EU clients we strongly recommend that you obtain a European Health Insurance Card (free of charge) which will ensure that you can receive medical treatment in Ireland in the unlikely event of illness or injury. What happens if there is an emergency during my tour? All clients of West of Ireland Golf will have direct 24/7 access to a Tour Director in the event that a member of your group has an emergency during their stay. Our experienced Tour Director will be on hand to offer immediate advice and assistance. How can I travel to the West of Ireland? There are several international airports in Ireland Dublin (East) Belfast (North East) City of Derry (North) Shannon (South West) Cork (South) Ireland West (West) There are 4 principle ferry ports in Ireland Dublin Port (East) Dun Laoghaire (East) Belfast (North) Rosslare (South East) Ireland West Airport is located in the heart of the West of Ireland and offers direct flight access from 9 UK airports and from a number of other European airports. How can I pay for my Tour? We offer a number of payment options which are outlined in our Terms and Conditions. In summary, we offer the following payment options: Credit Card/Debit Card (3% Fee applied by Credit Card Company) Bank Transfer (No Fee associated) PayPal (3% Transaction Fee applied by PayPal) Do I have to pay a deposit to book my Tour? Yes, we require a 25% deposit at the time of reservation. The balance of the payment for your tour is required a minimum of 8 weeks prior to arrival in Ireland. What happens after I reserve my Tour? You’ve reserved your Tour? Fantastic, look forward to the most memorable Golf and Ireland experience available. After you reserve your tour you will be appointed a dedicated Fairways and FunDays Tour Director who will take personal care of your reservation until you arrive in Ireland. This Tour Director will be on hand to deal with any queries that you have and will contact you with updates by email a number of times before you arrive in Ireland. These updates include Pre-Departure Check List, Weather Updates, Course Information and any other relevant updates. After you reserve your tour you will be given private access to your reservation online which will show your itinerary, your payment schedule and allow you to make stage payments if required. Fairways and FunDays have introduced the most user-friendly reservation and post-reservation systems within the Golf Tourism Industry. How can I contact West of Ireland Golf? You can contact West of Ireland Golf in a number of ways By telephone – +353 45 871110 (International) or 0800 088 5523 (Toll Free from UK) or 1800-7799810 (Toll Free from USA and Canada). These telephone calls will be directed to our partner Tour Operator Fairways and FunDays Speak with a member of our customer support team online at www.westofirelandgolf.com By email – info@westofirelandgolf.com On Twitter – @westirelandgolf On Facebook – www.facebook.com/westofirelandgolf You may opt to Receive a Call Back from a member of our team at a time that is suitable to you. Simply contact us by email, online or though Twitter or Facebook and provide us with your name, your telephone number and what time is good for you – a member of our team will then call you. What happens if my plans change after I reserve my Tour? If your plans change you should contact a member of our team as soon as possible to inform us of your updated travel plans. We will endeavour to make all changes necessary to your tour but changes are strictly subject to availability. We do not charge for minor changes to Tour schedules. However, if travel plans result in major changes to the tour and cancellations to tour elements, all cancellation charges are imposed by suppliers will be passed on. What can I expect from the weather in the West of Ireland? In Ireland, we are extremely fortunate that we rarely have extremes of weather, with temperatures very rarely becoming too low or too high to enjoy golf. Our mix of mild weather with adequate rainfall ensures that the standard of Golf Courses in Ireland is exceptionally high. As with all European countries, our warmest weather is from May to September. Summer daytime temperatures rarely rise above 25C (77F), and Winter daytime temperatures rarely fall below 5C (41F) Ultimately, once prepared for the factors, the West of Ireland presents ideal weather conditions to enjoy a perfect golfing holiday. What are the Golfing Hours in the West of Ireland? As a rule, daylight hours will allow for Summer Golf from 7am to 9pm, and Winter Golf from 8am to 5pm. At the height of Summer, golf courses in Ireland will open from 6.30am to 10pm What is the Currency in Ireland and what payment methods are allowed in Ireland? Ireland is in the Euro Zone. There are a vast number of banks in Ireland (opened from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday) that offer Foreign Exchange Facilities. The vast majority of retail outlets, restaurants and hotels accept all of the internationally recognised credit and debit cards. It is also possible to use most Credit Cards and Debit Cards to withdraw Euro from ATM machines. What can you tell me about Driving in Ireland? In Ireland we drive on the left hand side of the road. Ireland has an excellent road infrastructure with motorways connecting all our major cities. Rural driving in Ireland is a very enjoyable experience and while rural roads are narrower, they are maintained to a very high standard. If you have chosen a “Self-Drive Tour” it is imperative that all members of your group who intend driving bring their Driving Licence with them. There is strict enforcement of the Rules of the Road by the Irish Police Force (An Garda Siochana) and offences such as Drink Driving, Speeding, Dangerous Driving and Using a Mobile Phone/Cell Phone while driving, are dealt with harshly. We provide Complimentary use of Satellite Navigation systems on all our Self-Drive Tours. Is it necessary to “Tip” or give gratuities in Ireland? In Ireland, tipping is not compulsory. However if you have enjoyed a very good experience with any service provider (Driver, Caddy, Waiter, Hotel Staff etc.) it is customary to provide a Tip as recognition for their professional assistance. Can I hire a Caddie for golf in the West of Ireland? Caddies are available at all seven member clubs. Pre-booking of caddies is essential. Our team can take care of Caddie Reservation on your behalf and payment of caddies is directly between the client and the caddie. As a general rule, Caddies cost from €40 to €50 for a round of golf. Most caddies will “Double Bag” (cater for 2 golfers) at a price of €60 to €70. Are there any specific Golf Course Requirements in the West of Ireland? Our team will reserve specific Start Times at each of the courses which you and your group will play (you will have this start time a number of months in advance of your tour). It is imperative to arrive at the golf course in ample time. During busy times, if you are late for your designated Start time you may not be allowed on the course The majority of Golf Courses in Ireland no longer require Handicap Certificates (if you hold a Handicap Certificate it is always advisable to bring it with you). Providing that you are familiar with the basics rules of golf and course etiquette, golf courses in Ireland are only too happy to allow you to play. If you are relatively new to golf please inform a member of our team who will be glad to recommend golf courses that are more suitable to novice players. All golf courses in Ireland require that you are properly dressed, namely: Smart casual dress No sports shorts No collarless shirts Golf Shoes with Soft Spikes (Golf Clubs will normally have a facility to change these if required) No denims In Ireland the use of Mobile Phones/Cell Phones while on the course is prohibited Can I rent Golf Equipment in Ireland? Yes, if you wish to hire golf clubs during your visit to Ireland, please contact a member of our team to arrange preferential weekly rental rates with an Irish based Golf Club Hire firm. This option allows you to collect a high quality set of clubs upon your arrival to Ireland and return these clubs as you depart. 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__label__cc	0.722208	0.277792	Home News ASIA Envoys from 16 nations, including Bangladesh, in Kashmir to assess ground situation Envoys from 16 nations, including Bangladesh, in Kashmir to assess ground situation A foreign delegation, including representatives of the United States but not the European Union, is escorted in a convoy in Srinagar on January 9, 2020. (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images) US Ambassador to India Kenneth I Juster along with envoys from Bangladesh and 14 other countries arrived in Srinagar on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, the first visit by diplomats since the abrogation of the erstwhile state’s special status in August last year. The Delhi-based envoys arrived here by a special chartered flight at Srinagar’s technical airport where top officials from the newly carved out union territory received them, officials said. Later in the day, they would be going to Jammu, the winter capital of the newly created Union Territory, for an overnight stay. They will meet Lt Governor G C Murmu as well as civil society members, they said. Besides the US and Bangladesh, the delegation will include diplomats from Vietnam, Norway, Maldives, South Korea, Morocco, and Nigeria, among others. Previous articleAsylum seekers give new life to ‘end of the world’ French village Next articleAll that Jazz: the ex-Buddhist monk meditating his way to golf’s Masters	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5440
__label__wiki	0.754245	0.754245	Jacinto Cofiño Visa, Inc. Shawn Tuma Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Scott Ferguson • January 17, 2020 Law enforcement agencies in five countries have shut down WeLeakInfo.com, which allegedly provided cybercriminals with access to over 12 billion personal records culled from 10,000 data breaches. Nick Holland • January 17, 2020 The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses why Britain is struggling to determine whether to use China's Huawei technology in developing its 5G networks. Plus: An update on a mobile app exposing infant photos and videos online and an analyst's take on the future of deception technology. Information Security Media Group • January 16, 2020 Cloud maturity and confidence are growing, but security leaders are still reluctant to host highly sensitive data in the cloud. These are findings of a new Barracuda Networks survey. Chris Hill and Gemma Allen of Barracuda explore the results and what they mean. Attivo • January 14, 2020 Whether security testing is driven by compliance or as part of standard security resiliency testing, it is a vital component of an organization's defenses, especially in today's era of high-profile breaches. Download this whitepaper to learn more about: The role of deception in security testing Examples of Red Team... Severe Citrix Flaw: Proof-of-Concept Exploit Code Released Jeremy Kirk • January 13, 2020 Proof-of-concept code has been released to exploit a severe Citrix vulnerability present in tens of thousands of enterprises. Citrix says it's developing permanent patches but that enterprises should use its mitigation guidance. In the meantime, attackers are hunting for vulnerable machines. Steve King • January 13, 2020 Corporate network security breaches, which can prove costly to remediate and expose a company to lawsuits, are frequently the result of vulnerabilities that could have been fixed for a relatively low cost. 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__label__wiki	0.686471	0.686471	7 ways to improve your LinkedIn profile, find a job Michael Estrin March 21, 2013 in Career Courtesy of LinkedIn LinkedIn — the go-to site for professionals If you’re in the market for a new job, today’s hiring managers agree that one of the most important things you can do to improve your chances is be on LinkedIn. “There are a lot of social networks,” says Shilonda Downing, owner of Virtual Work Team LLC, a Homewood, Ill., human resources recruiting and staffing firm. She says LinkedIn is the go-to site for professionals and that, “These days, it’s very important for your career to have a presence on the site because there’s a high likelihood that wherever you’re applying, the recruiters there use LinkedIn, too.” As of Dec. 31, 2012, LinkedIn reports that it has more than 200 million members in more than 200 countries. But it’s not just LinkedIn’s popularity that makes it a must-have for job seekers. According to many career counselors, LinkedIn is often one of the first places recruiters will look when researching an applicant. Simply getting found on LinkedIn is only a small part of the equation. At a minimum, job seekers need to make sure they have a presentable profile that will help them make their case to recruiters. But beyond the basics, experts say there’s plenty job seekers can do to improve their chances of getting hired. More On Jobs: Tips to purge your social media profile Job and career resources Video: Tips for landing a job Create a news alert for "jobs" It may sound obvious, but you need to take the time to complete your LinkedIn profile, says Laurie Berenson, president of Sterling Career Concepts LLC in Franklin Lakes, N.J. “To effectively complete your profile, don’t forget three items: a professional picture, a strong headline and a fleshed out summary section,” Berenson says. The picture needs to exhibit professionalism. Job seekers should use a picture where they’re smiling and dressed in business attire, Berenson says. Distracting backgrounds are a no-no. Use the headline — which Berenson calls “prime real estate” because it follows your profile — to set yourself apart from the pack. “The key to writing an effective headline is to include not only your title or job function,” Berenson says, “but also your unique value or what you bring to the table that someone in a similar role doesn’t have.” And when it comes to the summary, Berenson says to present who you are, what you have to offer and what your goals are. Of course, the summary content should also match what’s in your resume. Get recommendations, stay in touch One of the best ways to use LinkedIn connections is to secure recommendations — testimonials from people who know you professionally and can speak to the caliber of your work. “Employers want to get a full picture of you as a professional, and recommendations are a great way to round out your profile,” says Kat Krull, associate marketing manager at Resunate, a Pittsburgh company that builds resume-evaluation software. “Ask former supervisors or colleagues to write a short blurb about you by sending recommendation requests.” According to Krull, a good tactic for securing recommendations is to offer one in return. Doing so is also considered good form. Brie Reynolds, a Dallas-based manager of content and social media at FlexJobs, says it’s critical to stay in touch with contacts so that those recommendations don’t stay static. “Set a goal for yourself that every month or week, you’ll send a quick message to five to 10 of your LinkedIn connections just saying hello and wishing them well,” says Reynolds. “In your note, inquire about their careers and lives, and mention that you’d like to stay in touch. By staying fresh in people’s minds, they’re more likely to think of you the next time they hear of a job opportunity that fits you.” Ask for an introduction Growing your network is a great asset on LinkedIn, but you need to seek out introductions where appropriate, says Saad Ahmed, an engagement strategist with Viget, a digital design and development firm based in Falls Church, Va. “The best strategy to gain an introduction is to first figure out what you are seeking from an introduction, and then figure out who at an organization can help you answer your questions,” Ahmed says. “Getting an introduction to someone you don’t know or aren’t connected to isn’t too difficult as long as you have a good reason to reach out. A good reason usually entails research or advice. A bad reason is if you’re going to beg them for a job.” As far as etiquette goes, Ahmed says it “boils down to being considerate, thoughtful and asking good questions.” He warns that if you’re pushy, overly eager or not considerate of other people’s time, there’s a good chance that introduction won’t go anywhere. Update regularly and join groups Like any social network, LinkedIn puts a high premium on activity. So it’s a good idea to update regularly, according to Wayne Breitbarth, author of “The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick-start Your Business, Brand, and Job Search.” “Your network will probably lead you to your next great opportunity,” he says. “So it’s important to keep your smiling face and relevant business-related comments in front of them on a consistent basis.” But don’t go overboard. A few updates a week, up to once a day is plenty. Remember to stick to business, and if possible, make your updates useful. Also try joining relevant groups and participating in the conversation. “Joining groups within your profession or industry can do two important things,” says Karen Southall Watts, a business trainer and career coach from Bellingham, Wash. “You can establish a reputation for being informed or an expert in your field … by freely sharing your ideas and wisdom. But you can also use those discussions to learn from the thought leaders in your field.” But Watts says to remember to keep discussions professional and substantive. Asking how to find a job isn’t helpful, but asking something specific about the industry is a great way to showcase your professionalism. Follow a company you want to work for LinkedIn is primarily about connecting with other people in your professional network, but the site also allows you to follow a particular company. It’s a handy feature for job seekers. “Just as you can follow companies on Twitter, you can also follow them on LinkedIn,” says Brad Schepp, co-author with his wife of the book “How to Find a Job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google+.” “Click on the ‘Companies’ link from your home page, and enter a keyword to track down companies of interest. Once you get to a company’s overview page, click on the ‘Follow’ company button on the right-hand side of the page.” If you follow a company on LinkedIn, you’ll receive updates from that company, including job openings. Sometimes those listings can come out far ahead of postings elsewhere. Even without advance notice, Schepp says following a company demonstrates interest and helps you figure out if you know anyone with connections there. Job Change Notifier While a large LinkedIn network is beneficial, the real value comes from knowing what’s going on within that network, says Kelly Lux, the online communication and relationship manager at the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University in New York. According to Lux, one of the best tools available for LinkedIn, Job Change Notifier, keeps track of your network and alerts you whenever someone gets a promotion or moves to a new company. “There are two scenarios that Job Change Notifier can help with,” Lux says. “First, you’ve had your eye on a job that a connection is now vacating. Second, one of your connections is now employed at a target company. Sending a note of congratulations in either of these instances, along with a mention of your interest in either the new or old company, may help you make the connections you need at just the right time.” In either case, Lux says it’s important to move quickly because job changes present only a temporary window of opportunity. But also be tactful because you don’t know the circumstances of the job change. If you don’t hear back, Lux says to follow up in a week, since your connection may have been deluged with notes. Add your LinkedIn profile to you signature line If you’ve gone to the trouble of creating and maintaining a LinkedIn profile, it’s important to let people know you’re on the site. Many contacts will find you through your professional network, but one of the best ways to promote your profile is to link to it in your email signature. “Most people don’t use that very important real estate,” says Caroline Ceniza-Levine, a career expert with SixFigureStart in New York. “If you put your LinkedIn URL in your email signature, every email correspondence essentially has your resume attached.” Adding your LinkedIn profile to your signature line shouldn’t set off alarm bells with your current employers either, she says, pointing out that being on the site is an expected part of being a professional these days. Just make sure not to include it on your work account. However, if an employer sees a “flurry of activity” it may raise some eyebrows, she says. 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__label__cc	0.566907	0.433093	About Basic Income What are the politics of basic income? Who’s likely to support it? Liberal Democrats? Conservative Republicans? Independent candidates? “Third” parties? This idea has the potential to attract people from across the political spectrum, plus Americans who normally don’t vote. Liberal Democrats can present basic income as the key to progress on racism, income inequality, global warming, and other issues or problems. Campaigns might cite Martin Luther King Jr., “[A] host of positive psychological changes inevitably will result from widespread economic security. The dignity of the individual will flourish.” And “The solution to poverty is to abolish it directly by a now widely discussed measure: the guaranteed income.” Conservative Republicans can focus on shrinking the size and power of the federal government. Basic income is a way to promote free markets and free enterprise, and possibly to have a flat income tax that’s also fair. When touting these ideals, conservatives often refer to economist Milton Friedman, and he supported a basic income. “We should replace the ragbag of specific welfare programs with a single comprehensive program of income supplements in cash — a negative income tax.” Independent candidates will have a ready-made platform, a specific practical positive alternative to the status quo. Envision a three-way contest between an Independent calling for basic income, vs. a Democrat and a Republican with their usual platforms and rhetoric. Independents can gain credibility and traction by citing the fact that moderate Democrats and moderate Republicans supported guaranteed income in the 1960s. Greens, Libertarians, and other “third” parties can adapt basic income as a vehicle for their values and goals. The Green Party might propose to fund the basic income through high carbon taxes, and their platform already includes a basic income plank, since 2004. Libertarians might call for a large basic income as way to win popular support for eliminating government programs and maximizing personal liberty. Cities and states can enact basic incomes without waiting for the federal government, so campaigns can happen at all levels: local offices, state legislatures, governors, Congress, and president. Basic Income Action is nonpartisan or transpartisan. Our mission is to educate and organize people to take action, and we are preparing educational materials that any political campaign or candidate can use.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5449
__label__cc	0.749206	0.250794	Homepage > Reviews- by Author A-Z > B > Shayla Black > MORE THAN LOVE YOU by Shayla Black MORE THAN LOVE YOU by Shayla Black The devil is in the detail so they say and when you open a Shayla Black novel you know that you are going to be knee deep in details, because she leaves nothing to chance, her descriptive tones and intensity is second to none. I thought that Harlow and Noah were engaging and I found the way the author told their story completely captivating, they weren’t complicated but that doesn’t mean that either they or their story was easy because it wasn’t. The story was fairly astute but dint take anything for granted. It was easy to get a handle on what was going on, but I don’t think that that should go against it because in all honesty that wasn’t actually the most important thing, the real play was not where but how…that was for me the crux of the story. Their journey, the path they took and the reasoning behind those decisions were what came across for me. The romance was there, of course but this was more than that, it was total engagement two souls that belonged together, that spoke directly to each other and that were singing from the same page., although it was no shock that Harlow was a little slower off the mark than Noah. The understanding that lay between them spoke volumes without them having to say much, and that was real romance, authentic connection and it was beautifully determined and expressed by the author. I felt as if I could have been reading about friends, the human element of the story shone through, it may have been the honesty of the story that won me over but it was the quality of the work that kept me entertained. Topic: MORE THAN LOVE YOU by Shayla Black Please copy this text: 9db3e1853956	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5463
__label__cc	0.662601	0.337399	Subscribe For Free Unsubscribe Contact Us Search About BTNews \| Archive \| Comment \| Soapbox \| On Tour \| Motoring Index \| Cruising \| AND FINALLY.. CWT "Business Travel Journalist of the Year" BTJAS 2018 - The awards for outstanding events and business travel journalism Tweets by BTNewsupdate Readers are invited to add their comments to any story. Click on the article to see and add. BTN DISTRIBUTION BTN also goes out by email every Sunday night at midnight (UK time). To view this edition click here. The Business Travel News Edgware HA8 4QF info@btnews.co.uk © 2019 Business Travel News Ltd. Article from BTNews 12 MARCH 2018 ON TOUR: Kenya Airways and the Mad Monk Inveterate airline enthusiast Brother Michael Bartlett, known in civil aviation circles as the Mad Monk, holds a number of Guinness World Records for his exploits, including completing a round-the-world journey by air in 57hr 17min (BTN 9 January 2017). Here he relates his latest adventure. The year 1977 saw the formation of Kenya Airways, which claims to be “The Pride of Africa.” I have always been grateful I had the opportunity to fly aboard a Vickers Super VC 10 from Nairobi to London back in 1975, a couple of years before the demise of East African Airways. Now this year I have been able to enjoy flying with its successor, Kenya Airways. This was not only aboard three of their new Boeing B787 Dreamliners but also between Johannesburg and Nairobi on a Boeing B737-800. I often find the smaller the aeroplane the more enjoyable the flight, there often being more of a camaraderie between passengers and between passengers and cabin crew. Though the journey from many European points to African destinations takes longer when using airlines with connecting flights at their home bases, it can be much cheaper. And for aviation enthusiasts, it gives an opportunity for more flights and therefore more time in the air and miles flown! One of the claims made by Kenya Airways is that it is the most punctual airline on the continent. It was voted Africa’s leading airline in 2016 and 2017, won an award for best Business Class each year from 2013 to 2017 inclusive and the cover of its inflight magazine proclaims it the airline “connecting Africa to the world”. Living up to its claim, from 28 October this year Kenya Airways will launch non-stop flights to and from New York, becoming the first airline to operate a non-stop service between East Africa and the US. The development is being touted as a means to help to boost trade, spur growth in the business and leisure travel industry both ways and thereby offer opportunities for more employment. 15 hours flight time but a huge saving into East Africa from North America. The standard of service aboard the four flights I took was high. The crew, well dressed in attractive red uniforms, were both welcoming and helpful as passengers boarded, a process they insisted on doing by row. This helped to ensure it was not the long-drawn-out exercise it can be, and full marks to the staff at the gate for being firm on that issue. The one disappointment when the interesting, pleasant and hot meals were offered was the cheap plastic cutlery. Many airlines on long-haul flights now provide steel cutlery even in Economy Class. The food however was generous and pleasantly served. Water, fruit juices, beer, wines and spirits were offered. Cabin crew walked around the aircraft regularly and water was offered frequently. Gin and tonic was available and when I asked for one to celebrate flying with Kenya Airways, my 280th airline, the measure was extremely generous. I did not dare ask for a second! My outward journey from London to Johannesburg involved a 3hr wait at Jomo Kenyatta Airport for my connection. I had considered going to one of the Business Class lounges, but it was not necessary – at 05:00, there were plenty of empty seats in the terminal along with many outlets for tea and coffee. I sat and read, completed a couple of hard sudokos and waited for the connecting flight. The transfer had been simple, involving going through security once when alighting from the aircraft and going through the “transfer” channel. The experience was rather different on the return journey. Arrival at Nairobi Airport was a little later than the outward journey – 06:30. The terminal was considerably busier, so I decided to find the Turkish Airlines lounge and enjoy its comforts. It was a long walk and hard to find as it was at the other end of the terminals near Gate 4A. When notice was given to go to the gate, I was aware I had a long walk ahead and halfway along was a security gate passengers had to put everything through the machine. Thinking since I had now gone through security for the second time it was the last time, I returned my personal items to my shirt and jacket pockets. Mistake. On arrival at Gate 17 for the flight to London, I had to go through security for a third time. I was taken out of line and had to answer a host of questions, unpack some of my hand luggage and watch patiently while most of my items were swiped for drugs. This aside, the major disappointment of my trip to the region was being unable to arrange more flights with Kenya Airways to Rwanda and Burundi, the two countries in East Africa I have not yet visited. Sadly, when I asked the airline for the cost of adding to my itinerary, for fun, its daily circular flight Nairobi – Kigali – Bujumburu – Nairobi, the fare quoted was higher than that for the London – Johannesburg round trip. Overall however, on safety and service, Kenya Airways is well entitled to describe itself as “The Pride of Africa”. I look forward to flying with it again. www.kenya-airways.com Index/Home page OUR READERS' FINEST WORDS (All times and dates are GMT) All comments are filtered to exclude any excesses but the Editor does not have to agree with what is being said. 100 words maximum No one has commented yet, why don't you start the ball rolling? Company (Not obligatory) Country/City - You must be a registered subscriber using the email address entered to submit a comment, or you will be sent a confirmation email before your comment will appear. - Your comment will be checked before appearing, which may take several working hours.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5466
__label__wiki	0.853483	0.853483	New Obama Adviser Compares Republicans To A 'Cult Worthy Of Jonestown' — And Then Apologizes John Podesta, who last week was named as a senior adviser to President Barack Obama, apologized Wednesday morning after being quoted as comparing House Republicans to cult followers of Jim Jones. In an interview earlier this fall — part of which was published in a lengthy Politico Magazine profile — Podesta said that Obama and his advisers should look to work around Congress for the rest of his second term. He suggested that Congress was uncooperative — and then compared the House to members of the cult that committed mass suicide in 1978. "They should focus on executive action, given that they are facing a second term against a cult worthy of Jonestown in charge of one of the houses of Congress," Podesta said. House Speaker John Boehner's office quickly ripped the comments. "For those who’ve forgotten, a Democratic member of Congress was murdered in Jonestown and a current one, Rep. Jackie Speier, was shot five times during the same incident," Boehner spokesman Brendan Buck said in a statement. "If this is the attitude of the new White House, it’s hard to see how the president gets anything done again." Later Wednesday morning, Podesta apologized on Twitter: In an old interview, my snark got in front of my judgment. I apologize to Speaker Boehner, whom I have always respected. — John Podesta (@johnpodesta) December 18, 2013 This is not the first time a White House aide has been criticized for a colorful metaphor about House Republicans. In October, in the midst of the last debt-ceiling fight, White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer compared Republicans to terrorists, arsonists, and kidnappers. "What we're not for is negotiating with people with a bomb strapped to their chest," Pfeiffer said then on CNN. NOW WATCH – Paul Krugman: Obamacare Has Won SEE ALSO: How a Fox News reporter's life was turned upside down — just for doing her job More: Congress John Podesta Barack Obama John Boehner	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5468
__label__wiki	0.94415	0.94415	Solar safety solution WA school zones light-up across the state with more solar powered 40km signs about to be installed The Western Australian government has doubled funding for flashing solar powered school zone lights for the year ahead, expanding the list of schools by 61 to 143. "An additional 61 school zones will receive electronic flashing speed zone signs this financial year," WA Transport Minister Troy Buswell announced this week. Buswell says the rate of installation of the special signs designed to alert drivers to impending 40km/h zones would be doubled. "The State Government recognises these signs can dramatically improve driver awareness of 40km/h speed zones near schools," he says. "We are keen to see an increase in the rate of installation so more children can benefit. "This boost to the flashing lights program has been made possible by the allocation of $2.5million in 2012-13 from the Road Trauma Trust Account." The rate of installation will be doubled from the 30 sites with these signs installed last year. WA government policy now sees all red light and speed camera collections going into the state’s Road Trauma Trust Account. "And we are using it to deliver increased safety for children," says Buswell. "Our government has placed a strong focus on road safety and the introduction of the flashing school zone signs has been positively received by pedestrians, as well as motorists approaching reduced speed school zone areas." But Buswell says it’s not possible to install solar powered flashing lights at all schools immediately, given there are more than 530 school zones in Perth’s metropolitan area alone. "Priority is being given to those locations which experience the greatest potential hazards," he says. The 40km/h school zones operate on school days from 7.30am-9am and 2.30pm-4pm. Each sign is linked remotely to Main Roads Traffic Operations Centre in Perth. The typical cost for each school zone is about $40,000.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5469
__label__cc	0.505906	0.494094	Subject Topics: poultry Subject Topics: fallopian tube Gene co-expression network analysis reveals key potential gene modules in utero-vaginal junction associated with duration of fertility trait of breeder hens. The number of days (DN) when hens lay fertile eggs as well as the number of fertile eggs (FN) were produced after a single artificial insemination (AI), including the two duration of fertility (DF) traits. Indeed, they are the key production performance that associates with the production cost of... Gu LanTao; Jing RuoXi; Gong YanZhang; Yu Mei; Elokil, A.; Li ShiJun Nature Publishing Group, London, UK Scientific Reports, 2019, 9, 1, pp 13860 Molecular and biochemical events in sperm storage tubules of oviduct in birds. In birds, after natural mating or artificial insemination (AI), sperms are transported through cloaca or vagina at the utero-vaginal junction (UVJ) of oviduct. Only 1% of the deposited sperm passes through the selection process in the vagina to reach the UVJ. In the UVJ, sperm enter the tubular... Khillare, G. S.; Sastry, K. V. H.; Agrawal, R.; Prakash, A.; Mohan, J.; Singh, R. P. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK World's Poultry Science Journal, 2018, 74, 1, pp 35-44 Timing associated with oviductal sperm storage and release after artificial insemination in domestic hens. Female birds store sperm in sperm storage tubules (SSTs) in the uterovaginal junction of their reproductive tract for days or weeks (depending on species) before fertilization. Sperm are transported from the SSTs to the infundibulum where fertilization occurs immediately after ovulation of each... Hemmings, N.; Birkhead, T. R.; Brillard, J. P.; Froment, P.; Briere, S. Elsevier, New York, USA Theriogenology, 2015, 83, 7, pp 1174-1178 Effect of number of spermatozoa, oviduct condition and timing of artificial insemination on fertility and fertile period of kampung rooster spermatozoa. This study was carried out to determine the optimum fertility and fertile period using the number of spermatozoa, oviduct condition and timing of insemination of native rooster spermatozoa. Ninety six commercial Isa brown pullets and nine kampung roosters were used in this study in a 3×2×2... Saleh, D. M.; Sugiyatno; Mugiyono, S.; Siswadi, R. W. Faculty of Animal Science, Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, Indonesia Journal of Animal Production, 2012, 14, 1, pp 32-36 Expression of lipases and lipid receptors in sperm storage tubules and possible role of fatty acids in sperm survival in the hen oviduct. The aim of this study was to determine the role of fatty acids for sperm survival in the sperm storage tubules (SSTs) of the hen oviduct. The mucosa tissues of uterovaginal junction (UVJ) of White Leghorn laying hens with or without artificial insemination using semen from Barred Plymouth Rock... Huang, A.; Isobe, N.; Obitsu, T.; Yoshimura, Y. Changes in localization and density of CD63-positive exosome-like substances in the hen oviduct with artificial insemination and their effect on sperm viability. Avian sperm are stored in the sperm storage tubules (SSTs) of the hen oviduct for a prolonged period. However, the precise mechanisms by which sperm are kept alive in the SSTs are still not fully understood. The aim of this study was to determine whether exosomes are secreted by SST cells and play... Huang, A.; Isobe, N.; Yoshimura, Y. Theriogenology, 2017, 101, pp 135-143 Apical blebs on sperm storage tubule epithelial cell microvilli: their release and interaction with resident sperm in the turkey hen oviduct. Located at the anterior end of the turkey hen's vagina are numerous discrete tubular invaginations of the surface epithelium, collectively referred to as the sperm storage tubules (SSTs). After mating or artificial insemination, sperm ascend the vagina, enter the SSTs, and over the ensuing days and ... Bakst, M. R.; Bauchan, G. Transfection of tumor suppressor gene p53 in chicken. Objective: The study was to explore the effect of MAR regulation sequence on the integration stability of exogenous human oncogene p53 in transgenic chickens, and to lay a foundation for the establishment of transgenic poultry oviduct bioreactor. Method: Liposome embedding method was used to carry... Li PengShan; Lei XueQin; Xu TingSheng; Wang PaNlin; Zhen Song; Li ZhenHong; Shi MingYan; Wei GuangHui; Zhang GuangPing; Li JunTang Northwest A & F University (Natural Science Edition), Yangling, China Journal of Northwest A & F University - Natural Science Edition, 2019, 47, 7, pp 54-61 Development of artificial insemination technology in Japanese quail. An Attempt was made to develop a suitable artificial insemination (AI) technology in Japanese quail. A diluent for quail semen comprised of sodium chloride (NaCl) 0.9 g, sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 0.1 g, potassium chloride (KCl) 0.02 g, calcium chloride (CaCl2) 0.02 g, magnesium chloride (MgCl2)... Shit, N.; Singh, R. P.; Sastry, K. V. H.; Pandey, N. K.; Mohan, J.; Moudgal, R. P. Indian Poultry Science Association, Izatnagar, India Indian Journal of Poultry Science, 2010, 45, 1, pp 50-54 Changes in the expression of interleukin-1β and lipopolysaccharide-induced TNF factor in the oviduct of laying hens in response to artificial insemination. The aim of this study was to determine the physiological significance of interleukin-1β (IL1B) and lipopolysaccharide-induced TNF factor (LITAF) in the fate of sperm in the oviduct of laying hens after artificial insemination (AI). Laying hens were inseminated with fresh semen, PBS or seminal... Das, S. C.; Isobe, N.; Yoshimura, Y. Bioscientifica Ltd, Bristol, UK Reproduction, 2009, 137, 3, pp 527-536 Bakst, M. R. (7) Yoshimura, Y. (7) Das, S. C. (5) Ahammad, M. U. (4) Isobe, N. (4) Kawamoto, Y. (4) Nakada, T. (4) Okamoto, S. (4) Brillard, J. P. (3) Christensen, V. L. (3) Lake, P. E. (3) Van Drimmelen, G. C. (3) Bhatti, B. M. (2) Gordon, I. (2) Huang, A. (2) Kurbatov, A. D. (2) LITJENS, J. B. (2) Mian, A. A. (2) Mohan, J. 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__label__wiki	0.848396	0.848396	OVER £1,000 RAISED FOR ANDY'S MAN CLUB The club is delighted to announce that Andy's Man Club raised over £1,000 when holding a bucket collection at the Northern Commercials Stadium last week. Over 1,100 supporters voted for the suicide prevention charity - and founder of the social media campaign #ITSOKAYTOTALK - to host a bucket collection on Saturday March 9 (Bradford City v Peterborough United, kick-off 3:00pm). To make this collection unique, two Andy's Man Clubs, from two different cities (Bradford and Peterborough) came together to raise vital funds for their work - as pictured above. In total, they raised £1015.90 and every penny raised has gone straight to the charity, to help them fund the amazing work they do. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. One man every two hours ends their life by suicide, and 75% of men that end their lives have no known mental health condition and are not known to services. Men often feel that showing emotion and talking about problems can be seen as a weakness, but at Andy's Man Club, men can attend support groups where they can meet likeminded men, to help each other through tough times from shared experience. The first group was opened in Halifax in 2016 where nine men attended – two years later, the Shay Stadium opens it’s doors to 50+ men every Monday evening to have a chat and get problems off their chest. Andrew Greenway, Project Development Worker at Andy's Man Club, said: "The day was fantastic! It was a great opportunity to mix with the public and raise both funds and awareness for Andy's Man Club. "Everyone that we spoke to gave us amazing feedback and the amount raised tops it off. "It was an honour to work with BCAFC as it allowed us to raise both funds and spread awareness to a very male orientated audience - it was a privilege. "We would like to say a huge thank you to the public. The funds will allow us to keep spreading across the country and helping more men improve their lives, including in both Bradford and Peterborough! Andrew added: "It was stunning to bring two of the clubs together. Our group members often refer to being part of a brotherhood. That was certainly in evidence on the day as the guys bonded together and raised an amazing amount of both money and awareness!"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5478
__label__wiki	0.864047	0.864047	Avon and Somerset Constabulary Updates: Man dies after falling into Avon Gorge near Clifton Suspension Bridge Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 2pm Natasha Davies Krishan Davis A man has died after falling into the Avon Gorge near the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Police, fire and ambulance crews are at the scene of an emergency incident at the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Officers were called to the bridge shortly after 2pm following reports of concerns for the welfare of a person. Three fire engines and a rope rescue team from Avon Fire and Rescue Service are helping police with the incident. South Western Ambulance Service crews are also at the scene. The bridge itself has not been closed off and remains open. Most people who are thinking of taking their own life have shown warning signs beforehand. These can include becoming depressed, showing sudden changes in behaviour, talking about wanting to die and feelings of hopelessness. These feelings do improve and can be treated. If you are concerned about someone, or need help yourself, please contact the Samaritans on 116 123. Get the latest updates on this breaking news incident below. Man dies after falling from Clifton Suspension Bridge 15:45 Everything we know so far on this incident Click here to read the full story of this incident. BreakingKEY EVENT Man dies after falling from Clifton Suspension Bridge A man has died after falling from the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Police, ambulance and fire crews, including the rope rescue team from Bedminster fire station were called to the scene shortly after 2pm on Friday, February 23. A spokesman for Avon and Somerset police told the Bristol Post a man had died in the incident. He said: “We were called to a concern for welfare at the Clifton Suspension Bridge. “Sadly a man has died at the scene. “Emergency services are likely to be at the scene for some time investigating the incident.” Lane closed on the Portway There’s one lane blocked and very slow traffic due to an incident on the A4 Portway. It’s affecting traffic inbound between A4176 Bridge Valley Road and A3029 Brunel Way and causing congestion to Roman Way (Sea Mills). It is not clear whether this is linked to the Suspension Bridge incident. Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to the Clifton Suspension Bridge at 2.05pm today. There is an ongoing incident following reports of concerns for the welfare of a person. A rope rescue team from Bedminster is at the scene along with police, ambulances and two other fire engines. Bristol Live Clifton Suspension Bridge Avon Fire and Rescue South Western Ambulance Service In the NewsPeter Andre fans left baffled by videos from inside family mansionThe videos were shared by the singer on Instagram	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5484
__label__wiki	0.700188	0.700188	Why someone parking on your drive is NOT illegal But is there anything you can do about it? Joseph Wilkes Jamie Waller It may seem unbelievable, but this actually happened. A woman returned home to find a complete stranger had parked in her driveway. That's IN her driveway, mind, not in front of the house or blocking the exit, but actually IN the driveway of her home. The incident brought back memories of a similar situation in Bristol last year. And, as it turns out, amazingly, this is NOT illegal. But you can be sure that if you were to damage the strange car in the process of attempting to move it you could actually be charged with a crime. Here, we use expert advice to explore whether there is anything you can do about it. The homeowner, who has not been named, was left stunned to find the car on her driveway in her Grimsby home last Friday. It is not known if it has been claimed yet - or is still sat on the drive days later. Cyclist uses air horn to clear pedestrians from bike lane and captures the results on video The woman appealed on Facebook to find the owner to little success. She wrote on the DN35 Crimewatch group: "Does anybody know whose car this is? It's been parked on my drive since last night. Police have been notified." This car appeared on a woman's driveway (Image: Grimsby Live) However, the police were unable to help her as the law was not on her side. She was told that she could move the car but not damage it in any way, even though it was on her property. What's even worse is that there is nothing you can really do about it. It's not illegal but if you damaged the car parked on your drive you could be charged as that is illegal. The 32 things which are illegal to do while driving that you probably didn't know about Offers immediately came in to help her move the car or clamp it, reports Grimsby Live. Others suggested to block the car in so that it couldn't move. If a car is on your actual driveway without your permission, they would be trespassing. As trespass is a civil and not criminal offence the police will not always get involved, but they can send an officer to try and determine the owner of the vehicle and ask them to move. Driving news Driving laws we break without realising The law on parking on the pavement If someone parks outside your house Rude 67 number plates banned by DVLA And a senior figure from Nottingham Law School confirmed parking on someone's driveway was NOT against the law. Man on easyJet flight from Bristol to Menorca arrested after causing chaos on board Mark Thomas, senior lecturer in Law at Nottingham Law School told The Sun: “There is no law which says an individual cannot park their vehicle on another person’s driveway. "There is a civil law available for disgruntled householders though. "Bringing a civil lawsuit takes time and can cost a lot, but if the claim is successful the individual may be able to seek damages, however this would only be a small amount.” Car parked on a driveway The Highway Code does say that you shouldn't park in front of the entrance to a property (along with near a school entrance, over a dropped kerb, within 10 metres of a junction, and so on). But failure to comply with the Highway Code does not, in itself, cause a person to be prosecuted - so you cannot necessarily call the police about it. Instead, evidence could be used in any court proceedings under various Traffic Acts to establish liability. This happened recently after a story in The Mirror mentioned a homeowner who found a stranger's car parked in her driveway - and she later found the law wasn't on her side. Airport warns British holidaymakers of 10 scams targeting tourists What to do if someone parks on your drive The RAC says that a loophole in the law means that technically-speaking, this type of abhorrent behaviour could go unpunished. You can move the car but you cannot damage it, as that would be vandalism and it is illegal. There is almost no quick fix so really the best thing to do is keep calm. The RAC says if it's causing an issue, try to speak to the person and resolve the situation sensibly. Parking rules and laws Extreme gadget to end selfish parking? The law on pavement parking What to do if car blocks your drive The 10 driving laws we all break If you really need to move the car then you could hire a private tow truck to take the vehicle away, but this is not advised by the police. If the car gets damaged, you could be liable to pay for damages. The Ask The Police website says: "Don't damage/clamp the vehicle or have it removed by a third party for destruction or storage without first seeking legal advice. If you do any of these things, you may commit a criminal offence or the owner may pursue a civil action against you. Hardship, poverty and hope - We spent an afternoon outside Bristol's Jobcentre "Under no circumstances would we advocate you merely pushing the vehicle on to a road and leaving it there as you may commit a number of offences." Why can't the police or council help? At one time, parking enforcement was handled by the police, but following the Road Traffic Act 1991, responsibility transferred to local authorities, which can issue penalty charge notices for parking offences on the road. A car parked on your driveway is private property however so the council has no authority over that. If the car is abandoned though, then that is good news for you. If the car is abandoned and has out-of-date tax your local council would be required to move it regardless of whether it’s on public or private land. Can legal action be taken? You can take legal action by pursuing a civil case for trespassing and the civil courts could rule in your favour and then remove the car from the driveway for trespassing. Airbus A380 jumbos to be broken up for parts only 10 years after launching Your solicitor would be able to get the civil court’s permission to find out the legal owner of the vehicle involved, and a judge would have to make its removal an order of the court. Another option is to pursue a legal claim for nuisance behaviour on the grounds that the driver is interfering with your use and enjoyment of your property. Going through the legal process is not cheap though and could potentially resolve nothing and just make you poorer.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5485
__label__wiki	0.884426	0.884426	Discovery Earnings Rise On International Boost Domestic network revenue, income up 10% By Jon Lafayette International growth boosted earnings at Discovery Communications in the third quarter. Net income rose 24% to $255 million, or 71 cents a share, from $205 million, or 55 cents a share, a year ago. Excluding the impact of licensing agreements, newly acquired businesses and foreign currency fluctuation, the company said its operating income before depreciation and amortization was up 11%. Revenues rose 28% to $1.375 billion. Discovery left its outlook for the full year unchanged. The company expects total revenue to finish between $5.550 billion and $5.625 billion and net income to come in at between $1.1 billion and $1.5 billion. "Discovery's strong third quarter results once again demonstrate the breadth and depth of our brands and the myriad of opportunities across our global distribution platform. We are translating the consistent viewership gains we are delivering globally into strong advertising growth both domestically and internationally, while at the same time further leveraging our unique distribution footprint by capitalizing on the pay television evolution in many of our markets worldwide," Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav (pictured) said in a statement. "As we invest in the organic growth opportunities across our diverse portfolio, we are also focused on the integration of our recent acquisitions. Building additional long-term growth prospects remains a priority as we deliver sustained financial results and return additional capital to shareholders to further build shareholder value." Discovery said operating income for its U.S. Networks was up 10% to $425 million. Revenues rose 10% to 733 million. Ad revenue was up 12% to $383 million. Distribution revenue was up 10% to $329 million. Excluding increased revenue from licensing agreements, distribution revenue was up 5% and total revenues were up 8%. During the company’s earnings conference call with analysts, CFO Andy Warren said that Discovery's joint venture with Oprah Winfrey, the OWN Network, which turned cash flow positive after a slow start, has accelerated the amount of money it is paying back to Discovery. "During the third quarter, the joint venture paid down approximately $20 million of its total outstanding obligation," Warren said. "For the fourth quarter of this year, we expect OWN to further accelerate its cash repayments to Discovery, while generating positive equity income for the first time in the joint venture's history." Discovery loaned OWN about $300 million as it retooled its programming scoring low ratings after its launch. Ad revenue at Discovery's U.S. networks was up 12% to $383 million. Distribution revenue was up 10% to $329 million. Excluding increased revenue from licensing agreements, distribution revenue was up 5% and total revenues were up 8%. Discovery executives said the company will air fewer premiere hours of programming during the fourth quarter, but that given strong market conditions, it anticipates high-single digit advertising ad growth in Q4. In October, "we pulled back a little bit. The broadcasters have been strong. They were coming out with a lot of strong content. Football was coming in. And we felt like we should hold some of our powder and let the broadcasters have their thing," Zaslav told analysts. For the first quarter, Zaslav said cancellation of upfront advertising buyers were "quite low." Operating expenses at the U.S. networks were up 11% because of higher content amortization and increase marketing costs. Operating income at Discovery's International Networks was up 34% to $232 million as revenue increase 59% to $620 million. The recently acquired businesses that impacted Discovery's earnings include SBS Nordic, Switchover Media and a TV station in Dubai. The company said it bought back 6 million shares of common stock for $448 million in the quarter. Analyst Vijay Jayant of International Strategy & Investment Group said his overall take on the 3Q13 results was that "strong overall advertising growth continues, with the international operations performing a little better on both revenue and expenses than expected." Revenues were a tick under estimates, but profit margins were higher than expected. "It would appear that the international acquisitions are being integrated well, and we like the moderately better-than-expected capital returns of $448M in the quarter," he said. International Networks Boost Discovery Earnings Revenue, OIBDA and income all up from third quarter 2007. Taxes Push Discovery Q4 Earnings Lower Revenues up 8% Streaming Gives CBS Earnings a Boost UPDATED: Second-quarter revenues up 11% AMC Earnings Rise In Second Quarter UPDATED: Ad revenues up 13.7% Nielsen Earnings Rise 28% in Third Quarter Revenues include Arbitron acquisition TV Helps Boost Disney Earnings Income up 54% as cable and broadcasting show gains Disney Earnings Slightly Higher in Third Quarter UPDATED: Cable network's income up 8% Paying Off Debt Pushes AMC Earnings Lower	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5486
__label__wiki	0.632873	0.632873	Two convenient office locations in Henrico’s West End and Ashland Call Us For Your Initial Consultation At Bowen Ten Cardani, PC we deliver experienced, compassionate, and effective advocacy at a good value. Civil And Commercial Litigation Joint custody could result in lower migration figures On behalf of Bowen Ten Cardani, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Sociologists and demographers in Virginia and around the country have found it hard to explain the sharp decrease in inter-state migration. About 8 percent of Americans moved to a different state each year in the 1960s and 1970s, but migration has fallen sharply in the 21st century. Rising divorce rates have been blamed for a cornucopia of societal ills and demographic trends, and one researcher believes that evolving child custody practices may explain the rootedness of modern Americans. Lower migration was originally seen as a reflection of an aging and settled population, but state-to-state movement was still down considerably even after the calculations were adjusted to account for these influences. Some sociologists speculated that Americans were not moving because they had purchased homes or lacked the funds required to uproot, but the data showed that homeownership rates had remained fairly constant throughout the period studied and migration fell during both good and bad economic times. A University of Connecticut professor has proposed that child custody arrangements could be behind the trend. In the 1960s and 1970s, mothers were almost always awarded custody when couples divorced, but shared custody arrangements are now considered the norm. The professor notes that modern fathers are far more involved in the day-to-day raising of their children, and this combined with a fear of losing custody if they were to move could be why more of them are staying put after getting divorced. Even the most amicable of child custody arrangements can be thrown into chaos when one of the parents involved announces that they plan on moving to another state. Judges are called upon to make these decisions when divorced parents are unable to reach an agreement, and they make their rulings based upon what they feel will be best for the child. When these arguments are made in court, family law attorneys could highlight factors to judges such as the possible economic, cultural and educational benefits of allowing the move. Attorneys could also argue against a potential move by pointing out the emotional damage that children sometimes suffer when forcibly separated from a loving parent. Related Posts: Can we continue as business partners post-divorce?, Communication patterns that can indicate marital issues, Communication patterns that can indicate marital issues, How to approach divorce when you have young children Chapter 13 (102) Chapter 7 (41) Why is separation required before divorce? What happens if parents fail to pay child support? What is supervised visitation? Study says women are more likely to seek a divorce We’re ready to work with you. 3957 Westerre Parkway, Suite 105 Richmond Law Office Map Ashland Office 9410 Atlee Commerce Blvd, Suite 2 Ashland Law Office Map © 2020 by Bowen Ten Cardani, PC. All rights reserved. Disclaimer	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5488
__label__wiki	0.904766	0.904766	Ex-Bush aide contradicts Libby Jan 30, 2007 at 2:00 AM Jan 7, 2011 at 1:02 AM WASHINGTON � Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer testified yesterday he first heard that a prominent war critic's wife worked at the CIA from vice presidential aide I. Lewis ''Scooter'' Libby. He said he thought the information might help deflect critical questions from reporters. Fleischer said Libby told him about Valerie Plame's job at the CIA over a lunch in the White House mess on July 7, 2003. But Libby has told investigators he thought he first learned about Plame on July 10 from NBC reporter Tim Russert. Four other government witnesses also have said they discussed Plame with Libby before July 10, and the discrepancy between those accounts and what Libby told the FBI and a grand jury are a major component of the perjur obstruction of justice charges against Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff. Libby now says his memory failed him when he spoke to Russert. The appearance of Fleischer, President Bush's chief spokesman from 2001 through mid-2003, slightly swelled the crowd of trial onlookers, including veteran reporters eager to see a White House press secretary questioned under oath. Acknowledging that he fielded lots of hostile questions at the White House, Fleischer proved to be a calm and unflappable witness, even under cross-examination by defense attorney William Jeffress. He often turned to speak directly to the jurors, sometimes using hand gestures. (Published: January 30, 2007)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5490
__label__wiki	0.952781	0.952781	Ed Sheeran Home Ed Sheeran Wished Happy 21st Birthday By Jessie J And Wretch 32 17 February 2012, 10:46 \| Updated: 17 February 2012, 11:09 The 'Domino' singer takes to Twitter to give her best wishes to the 'Lego House' star. Ed Sheeran has been wished a happy birthday by fellow artists Jessie J and Wretch 32. The 'You Need Me, I Don't Need You' star turned 21 today and fans have been taking to Twitter in their thousands to give their best to the star. Jessie tweeted: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY Darrrrrlin!!!!!! PARTY!!!!!! Love love love x." Wretch also wrote: "Oi oi earthday greetings mr @edsheeran have a good 1 mate." Ed took to his own account to let his fans know how excited he was to be reaching the milestone age. "I'm 21 and still get excited about getting Lego for my birthday. Ahh well. I think its awesome," he tweeted. Meanwhile, the 'Drunk' singer will head to the BRIT Awards next week where he will fight it out for four awards as well as performing live on the show. He recently confessed that he would be looking to purchase a new suit to attend the ceremony in as he will be coming along with his mum. The BRITs 2012 take place at London's O2 Arena on 21st February. Latest Ed Sheeran News See more Latest Ed Sheeran News What Is Ed Sheeran Saying To Camila Cabello In This Clip? WATCH: Ed Sheeran Joined Khalid On Stage At The O2 After Announcing 2 Year Break benny blanco Persuaded Ed Sheeran To Change The Title Of Justin Bieber's 'Love Yourself' Ed Sheeran Announces Extended Break After Wrapping Up The Biggest Tour Of All Time Ed Sheeran Exhibition: The 'Divide' Singer Shows Off His Poor School Report Card	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5492
__label__wiki	0.739982	0.739982	Lady Gaga Home Lady Gaga Taking Surfing Lessons? The 'Marry The Night' singer is attempting to perfect the sport with her alleged new boyfriend. Lady Gaga apparently wants to improve her skills as a surfer and is taking lessons with her alleged new boyfriend Taylor Kinney. A source told The Sun that the 'Bad Romance' singer thinks it will be a nice experience learning from the actor but he is hoping they both see a qualified instructor together. The source said: "Gaga has tried surfing a few times and it has always been something she wants to get better at. "Taylor was hesitant at first as he admitted he tried to teach his ex-girlfriend and it ended up in constant rows. He has suggested that they both go to surf school so that she can learn the basics from a qualified instructor. "But Gaga thinks it will be sexy for her to learn off her boyfriend." It's not the first time the pair have been rumoured to be enjoying a sporting activity together, as earlier this month it was reported the couple would be joining a local darts team together. Meanwhile, the star has been teasing details of her upcoming world tour via her Twitter account. Lady Gaga News See more Lady Gaga News Lady Gaga Kisses Mystery Man On New Year’s Eve As She Parties In Las Vegas	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5493
__label__wiki	0.777541	0.777541	Capital North East South Of The Border Ed Sheeran feat. Camila Cabello Cardi Download 'South Of The Border' on iTunes News, Weather & Travel News, Weather & Travel Home Newcastle United Announce Record Profits Newcastle have announced record profits of £18.7million last season due to increases in television income and new deals with sponsors. The club also saw revenues increase by 35 per cent from £95.9million to £129.7million, the club said. More than half Newcastle's income - £78.3million - came from the new Premier League television rights deals, with commercial income also increasing. A Newcastle statement said: ``Most significantly, the club reported strong commercial revenue growth delivering £25.6million in 2014, up from £17.1million in 2013. This 49.7 per cent increase was largely the result of two lucrative new deals with the club's principal sponsors, Wonga and Puma.'' It is the fourth successive year the club have made a profit and cements Newcastle's positions in financial terms at least as one of the most successful in the top flight. The club's debt remained static at £129million in the form of an interest-free loan from owner Mike Ashley - none of the debt has been repaid. Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley said: ``I am pleased to report a positive set of results which confirms the healthy financial position the club now finds itself in and is a reflection of the prudent and measured manner in which we operate." ``The club benefits from a supportive owner and is financially stable. This gives us a strong platform from which to grow, both on and off the pitch, a result of which means, as we move forward, we are able to net spend on the playing squad and invest in other areas of the business." ``The most pleasing aspect in this set of accounts has been the growth in our commercial revenue and it has been our strongest year yet in that respect." ``With our commitment to keeping ticket prices affordable for our supporters, growing our commercial income has been crucial. The deals we struck with our two main sponsors, Wonga and Puma, together with a stronger focus on our commercial operations, have helped us achieve this growth. ``We believe financial stability will deliver positive on-field results for the club.'' Music, TV & Celeb News See more Music, TV & Celeb News	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5494
__label__cc	0.674007	0.325993	Don't know which card to use? There's an app for that. Updated, June 30, 2016 I have more than a half dozen credit cards in my wallet. A new app on my iPhone, Glyph, tells me which of these credit cards to reach for to get the most rewards when I'm buying groceries, getting gas, dining at restaurants or shopping at Macy's or CVS. At least two of the credit cards I have, Discover and Chase, and for the Chase card more specifically I have the Chase Freedom®, change their extra reward categories frequently. I have to say I'm good about signing up for those promotions and remembering whether this month it's gas and groceries or restaurants or department stores. These cards also have quarterly spend caps for the quarterly categories. Downloading the Glyph app to my iPhone was easy enough, even for someone who is as technology-inept as I am at times. But when I went to use Glyph at the restaurant in D.C. where we had lunch on Saturday, I had forgotten my password so I couldn't log on. I had written my password down in my planner as I do all my passwords, but my planner was back home in Pennsylvania. It wouldn't do me any good. By the time I asked Glyph for password help, my husband had already paid the bill with our Discover card. Do your cards make the list? Once you download Glyph to your smart phone, it asks you to check which credit cards are in your wallet. Makes sense. How else can it tell you which is the best card to use when you're standing at the register or making a purchase online? Glyph says it supports more than 250 business and consumer credit cards and is adding more daily. But when I signed up in mid-November, I couldn't find the exact two I use most often. They may have been there, just under another name, but I couldn't tell. In an email exchange with Glyph CEO Mike Vichich, he says, "Glyph includes the top 18 credit issuers in the USA and over 260 credit cards, which covers greater than 90% of all transactions. Having said that, we are adding new cards every day. We have a feature in the app whereby users can inform us if a card is missing; we address those missing cards in prioritized fashion." Consumer advocate and credit card expert John Ulzheimer, president of Consumer Education at SmartCredit.com, had a similar experience. "I have a credit union issued Platinum Visa that is 'missing' from their inventory," he says. Answers could be the same I found that Glyph was helpful the first time I shopped for groceries or bought gas, but since I shop at pretty much the same stores after a while it's going to tell you the same thing. And so it's just taking more valuable time to check Glyph before I pay. Yes, your credit cards and merchants may be offering special promotions, but, as I said, I pay close attention to them. If you're not dilgent about checking reward programs, having Glyph on your smartphone may be more beneficial. The Wallaby card is similar idea. Like Glyph, it automatically picks the best card for you to use every time you need to swipe. The Wallaby card is free for the first six months and $50 a year after that. I don't think it's worth spending $50 for it. Wallaby's website reads "we know you'll make up for that in new cash back or points." I'd rather just get the points or rewards myself. The Glyph app is free which makes it a far better choice - though it looks like you'll have to put up with ads in exchange. In the future, it may offer premium features for which you must pay. Will you spread your rewards too thin? Although I have a selection of credit cards, I generally use either Discover or Chase Freedom®. My thinking is it's better to use the same cards repeatedly so that I can rack up enough points to where I can cash them in for rewards. If I spread out my purchases among too many cards, I have too few points on any of them to be of value. Consumer advocate and credit card expert Beverly Harzog of Atlanta has another concern. If the app is used to determine which card to use to maximize rewards, that's fine, she says, "But I worry it might encourage excess spending because of the rewards involved." Getting 5 percent cash back is a nice bonus, but only if it's something you really need to buy anyway. Five percent of a $250 item ($12.50) you didn't need or will regret buying later isn't going to get you very far and you're still out $237.50. Will using Glyph help you make the most of your rewards and cash back credit cards? It might be nice to have one less thing to keep track of in the world and let the app make the best call. But if you're like me, happy to monitor my credit card programs, then Glyph probably won't tell you anything you don't already know. Guide to Wells Fargo Go Far® Rewards Guide to American Express® Membership Rewards® Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards® points	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5499
__label__wiki	0.900238	0.900238	(-) Event A Conversation With James Clapper James Clapper reflects on lessons learned over his six years as Director of National Intelligence and discusses critical intelligence concerns facing the next U.S. president. Event by James R. Clapper CEO Speaker Series With James Gorman James Gorman discusses his approach to setting a global strategy for Morgan Stanley and the importance of effective leadership and clear communication when running a large multinational company. Event by James P. Gorman CEO Speaker Series A Conversation with General James F. Amos Ahead of the Marine Corps' 236th birthday in early November, please join General Amos for a conversation on the roles and missions of Marines in U.S. national security and future priorities for the C… Event by James F. Amos General Amos discusses the roles and missions of Marines in U.S. national security, as well as the future priorities for the Corps. Keynote Address by James Steinberg U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg says U.S. diplomacy, through institutions and bilaterally, has led to new momentum in pressuring Iran to end its uranium enrichment program. Event by James B. Steinberg U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg says U.S. diplomacy, through institutions and bilaterally, has led to new momentum in pressuring Iran to end its uranium enrichment program. This sessi… James Clapper on Global Intelligence Challenges Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper Jr. joins Frances Fragos Townsend, executive vice president at MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc., to discuss the state of the intelligence community… Event by James R. Clapper Kenneth A. Moskow Memorial Lecture Director of National Intelligence, James R. Clapper Jr., joins Frances Fragos Townsend, executive vice president at MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc., to discuss the state of the intelligence communi… The State of the World: Honoring the James H. Binger Chair in Global Governance Experts discuss the state of the world. Event by Richard N. Haass and Stewart M. Patrick HBO History Makers Series with James D. Wolfensohn James D. Wolfensohn, chairman of Wolfensohn & Company, LLC, reflects on the highlights of his career including how his career began, his tenure as president of the World Bank, and the importance of c… Event HBO History Makers The World Next Week The President's Inbox James M. Lindsay Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair James P. Dougherty Adjunct Senior Fellow for Business and Foreign Policy Stewart M. Patrick James H. Binger Senior Fellow in Global Governance and Director of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5503
__label__cc	0.622247	0.377753	Learn Online> Background to Learn Learning & Development in our Congregations The Church of Scotland strives to provide the tools people need for effective worship, witness, mission, and discipleship. The Church aims to enable and empower others to share God’s love in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, mindful of the changing contemporary culture of Scotland and beyond. Following the Congregational Learning Review of 2013, the Church launched the "Learn" initiative to provide discipleship resources and events to local congregations. Our guiding values The Congregational Learning Review gave rise to a series of consultations with congregations and Presbyteries in the areas of adult education, learning disabilities, children & young people, rural church, and eldership. The consultations formed our guiding values and will shape the development of resources and services the Council will provide. Helping congregations connect with one another to strengthen belonging, growth, and mutual encouragement. Connection will help develop confidence in many areas of church life, plus encourage the sharing of local skills and resources. Developing resources that will build confidence. Resources will be designed for single-user and group settings. In addition, we will signpost to great resources from our ecumenical partners and agencies. The Council seeks to inspire and encourage active participation in discipleship and mission through collaboration with local congregations and leading practitioners. We aim to deliver events, resources, and online material that help invigorate and inspire our congregations. The Learn initiative seeks to reach as many congregations in the Church of Scotland as possible. The General Assembly of 2013 instructed the Mission & Discipleship Council to establish a formal network of Congregational Learning Facilitators. Following a series of successful consultations, it was discerned that such a network could not currently be sustained within our Presbyteries, and did not take fully into account the uniqueness of each Presbytery and congregation. In response to that, the Council has established Learn, which will produce learning and discipleship materials through three core activities: events, publications, and online material. By focusing our resources, energy, and staff time on these core activities the Council will deliver quality resources for use in local congregations. These will be made available throughout our Presbyteries, ensuring that every congregation is able to access the work of the Council. As already highlighted in this working plan, Learn seeks to connect, resource, and inspire local congregations for discipleship and learning. Both the Review and subsequent consultations highlighted key principles for this area of work, which include: Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28.18-20 Strengthening unity with one another Increased understanding of Church Developing skills for Church life Enabling the Church for acts of service Equipping the Church for the future The consultations highlighted that many Presbyteries and congregations have established programmes and initiatives in this area of church life. Therefore, the Council seeks to develop events, publications, and online resources that work alongside existing local projects. Through our guiding values of connect, resource, inspire, the Council will deliver resources and services that enable and inspire learning that resonates with the articulated principles above. Learning Streams To ensure balance within the provision of learning and discipleship resources, we have developed learning streams that help guide the planning of themes and topics covered in our materials. They help shape our conferences and events to provide a range of seminars and activities that are relevant for our Church life together: Christian Life, such as discipleship, worship, prayer, ecumenism, leadership Missional Life, such as Future Focus, caring for creation, welcoming churches, caring churches Church Life, such as Eldership, Session Clerks, ministries of the Church of Scotland Skills & Talents, such as pastoral care, leading a meeting, understanding gifts and talents An on-going series of fresh resources for congregations to use locally, designed for both single-user and group work. Publications so far have been highly successful. Learn Eldership has sold over 9,000 copies, Learn Exploring Faith over 1,000, How Will Our Children Have Faith over 1,600. Our two latest publications include a free Learning Disabilities Discussion Starter and Tomorrow’s Calling. The Learn initiative will deliver an annual diet of events enabling delegates to connect with one another and with leading voices in respective areas of church life. Designed to inspire and invigorate through a selection of keynote addresses, worship, discussions, and debate with the opportunity to cement our learning in seminars and workshops. I want their hearts to be encouraged and united in love, so that they may have all the riches of assured understanding and have the knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2.2-3 Online material Our publications and events will have seamless identity with our online content. Additional material, updates and specific online materials will be made available for congregations to use individually and collectively. In time we hope to develop a platform that will allow congregations to make links and connections with another to strengthen the ongoing work of learning and discipleship. This working plan outlines the guiding values, core activities, and learning streams which were formed through the process of consultation with representatives from Presbytery and local congregations.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5506
__label__cc	0.577264	0.422736	NY Theatrical Package LA Theatrical Package Cable VOD (Video-on-Demand) No Risk DVD Sales CINEMAflix DIRECT: DIGITAL/CABLE/DVD Oscar Qualifying Package Google AdWords is a superb and very economical way to advertise your film. You should do so only if (1) your film is a documentary, (2) it’s a feature film that focuses on a specific timely issue, (3) it’s DVDs are available on your website, and (4) the film is available on one of the popular streaming platforms. Millions around the world access Google every day to get information about a product, a service, an event, and even about a film. Our CINEMAflix DISTRIBUTION Package helps you set up an effective GoogleAdWords Campaign. We do so in the following ways: Selecting the keywords. The keyword is the subject people Google to obtain information. If your film is about alcohol abuse, a logical keyword would be “Remedies for Alcoholism.” When a viewer Googles this keyword, a listing will appear on the screen of the many websites and ads that deal with this subject. You want your ad to be included in this listing. Writing and placing the ads. This requires a special skill as not every ad submitted appears on the Google page. Determining the minimum budget. This will be a factor in the placement of the ad on the Google page. Google AdWords is considered the most efficient form of advertising for the following reasons: You pay only if someone clicks your ad (called pay-per-click). You decide how much you want to pay for each click. You can set a monthly cap on the amount you want to spend. You can revise your ads anytime and test them for effectiveness. You can cancel the campaign anytime with no penalty. INCOME: When viewers click your ad, the film’s website will appear on the screen. The website will have comprehensive information about the film, a trailer, and, most importantly, instructions on ordering DVDs or for streaming the film. COST. None. Included in the CINEMAflix DISTRIBUTION Package. Contact CINEMAflix Evaluating Digital Aggregators Booking a New York or Los Angeles Theater Worldwide Film Distribution? Here’s How. Film Distribution – The 50/50 Rule The Publicist – Key to a Successful Film Launch Proudly powered by WordPress \| Theme: Amadeus by FlyFreeMedia.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5508
__label__wiki	0.522398	0.522398	An annual meeting aimed at sharing best ideas and practices between members. About & Archive The most important European international awards for regional programmes. Trainers and Facilitators CIRCOM offers Training and Development in the skills needed for high-quality regional television Exchange Platform Current coproductions Previous coproductions Creating unique opportunities for European regional stations to work together. About CIRCOM Member stations European Board Activity Plan 2019 SG Annual Report 2018 CIRCOM Regional is a Professional Association of Regional Public Service Television in Europe. The acronym CIRCOM represents a declaration of intent, worded in French: “Cooperative Internationale de Recherche et d’Action en matière de Communication" / "International Cooperative for Research and Action on the Field of Communication", abbreviated to CIRCOM CR Activities Prix CIRCOM Regional Training and Developement CIRCOM focuses on four main areas: Annual Conference, Prix CIRCOM Regional Programme Award, Training and Developement and Coproductions. CIRCOM YouTube Channel CIRCOM Exchange Platform Connect with CIRCOM Keep informed and participate in CIRCOM activities through our media channels. Prix CIRCOM How to Enter Prix 2020 Prix CIRCOM Rules of Entry PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2020 ENTRY PACK RULES OF ENTRY Please read these rules very carefully because it is important that all entries conform fully. A breach of any of the rules may mean disqualification. RULE 1. Entries can be accepted only from member stations of CIRCOM Regional. Programmes made by independent producers can be considered only if entered by CIRCOM Regional member stations. RULE 2. All entries, when submitted, will need confirmation by the CIRCOM representative (National Co-ordinator) appointed by the national broadcaster of the regional station making the entry. If there is no such representative, approval will be considered by the President of the Prix CIRCOM. RULE 3. Each regional station may enter ONCE in each of the following categories: (1) Documentary (2) Entertainment and Drama (3) Investigative Journalism (4) Minorities in Society (5) Most Original and Innovative (6) Music and Arts (7) News Programme. Each regional station may enter TWICE in each of the following categories: (8) Europe (9) News Report (10) Video Journalism (11) Young Onscreen Talent. A total of 15 entries may therefore be accepted from any one regional station across all categories. RULE 4. No single programme can be entered in more than one category, although different editions in a series may be entered in different categories. It is also possible for relevant parts of programmes entered in one category to appear also in the personal skill categories of Young Onscreen Talent and Video Journalism and for a News Report to appear also in a News Programme entry. RULE 5. Programmes (or items) must have been broadcast, delivered or made available online for the first time between Saturday 9 March 2019 and the closing date for entries, Friday 13 March 2020. RULE 6. Programmes must be submitted as first broadcast or otherwise made available, except for additions required by Rule 8. RULE 7. Each entry must be accompanied by explanations in English or in French (no more than 250 words) to help the judges understand more about the reasons for making the programme or entry, the qualities of the programme or entry, the impact the programme or entry has had on the audience and any other background factors which support the programme or entry as being worthy of consideration. Please note that, to keep entry costs down for stations, it is acceptable that translations into English or French can be based on Google Translate or similar online based systems. RULE 8. Each entry, including those in English, must have subtitling in English throughout sufficient for the judges to be able to understand what is being said. Subtitling need not be of full broadcast quality, nor time code accurate. Again, please note it is acceptable that translations into English for subtitling can be based on Google Translate or similar online systems. Entries without subtitles throughout will be disqualified. RULE 9. Entry forms, with outline and support materials, must be delivered by the entry closing date of Friday 13 March 2020. RULE 10. Video entries must be uploaded in codec H.264 by Friday 13 March 2020. Confirmation will be given that a video has been received complete. RULE 11. Entrants agree that, should their programme or entry be a winner or commended in its category, they permit at least one regional broadcast transmission plus one repeat of that entry by any CIRCOM Regional member station which so wishes within its own region between June 2020 and May 2021 free of any licence or rights payments or other costs. Further transmissions and delivery can be agreed by bilateral negotiation with the winning broadcaster. Failure to guarantee such rights clearance will result in disqualification. The provision by the winner and commended of an international version, without subtitles, will be required for this purpose and must be delivered to the CIRCOM Secretariat if and when requested. In addition, entrants agree that if their entry is a winner or commended, it may be made available also on the member stations’ IPTV and OTT platforms as a streamed delivery from the time of the broadcast delivery and for a further 48 hours. For clarity, this does not include ceding any rights for use on social media platforms. RULE 12. Entrants agree in advance to promotional non-broadcast showcase screenings organised on behalf of Prix CIRCOM Regional and for other non-broadcast use, including online delivery, for the promotion of the Prix. RULE 13. Entrants agree in advance that brief excerpts from programmes may be freely broadcast or delivered online as part of regional news reports or promotional items about Prix CIRCOM Regional and in any programme on the award ceremony or about the awards. RULE 14. Winning and commended entrants must provide a copy of the script in English or French and in the language of origin. This is essential for regional stations wishing to broadcast winning or commended entries. The script is not a requirement for other entries. RULE 15. Any costs of mail despatch, customs, insurance, where incurred, will be paid by the entrant. RULE 16. Programme materials will be retained by CIRCOM in its archives. RULE 17. Any cash prize or trophy presented will be to the entering CIRCOM Regional member station. It will be for that member station to decide who may represent the station to collect the trophy at any award presentation, decide who may keep the trophy and how any cash award may be used. RULE 18. n the case of the internship for the winner of the Young Onscreen Talent category, monies will be retained by CIRCOM to ensure that they are used solely for the purpose of the internship and to ease administrative liaison with the host broadcasters. If, for any reason, it proves impossible to agree an internship, an agreement will be reached between CIRCOM Regional, the sponsor (TVR) and the winner on how benefits can accrue to the winning entry. RULE 19. Where the entry is from one station but the programme is a co-produced programme, the submitting station is required to inform any partner stations who have contributed to that programme. The award will be made to the submitting station and it will be for the submitting station to decide how the prize money is allocated. RULE 20. Where more than one co-producing stations submit the same programme, any award will be joint. It will be for the winning stations to decide how the prize money is allocated. In the case of disagreement, the decision of CIRCOM will be final. RULE 21. Co-producing stations may submit different programmes from the same series RULE 22. A member who is also sponsor is permitted to win its own sponsorship money. RULE 23. It is a requirement that every winning station will ensure that a relevant representative attends the gala presentation to accept the trophy. Failure to do so may result in the withholding of trophy, prize money and expenses. RULE 24. It is a requirement that relevant and qualified staff representing every winner and commended entry will attend the CIRCOM Conference to take part in any workshop on the Prix, discuss their entry and collect their award onstage as part of the gala if asked, or in some other way to promote their success. Failure to do so may result in the withholding of prize money and expenses. RULE 25. The English language version of the Rules of Entry takes precedence over any other version. RULE 26. In any dispute, the decision of the President and Chair of the Judges, David Lowen, will be considered final and binding on all entrants. Any significant dispute will be reported to the Executive Committee of CIRCOM Regional. HOW TO ENTER YOUR VIDEO The method of entry is by FTP upload to the CIRCOM server. You will receive the FTP credentials, with server address, username and password, by email when you submit your entry form. The maximum size of file which can be accepted is 10GB: remember this is a viewing copy, not a broadcast copy, and the highest broadcast quality is unnecessary. The required codec is H.264. No other codec can be accepted. When you upload, you need to identify your video with its unique entry number, category, title and your station. Failing to do this wastes much time and can result in your entry being lost and not judged. Please remember we probably have to deal with more than 200 entries in a very short period. Video entries will be checked daily by Tonja Stojanac of the CIRCOM Secretariat. Each entry will receive a response from Tonja stating whether all is in order or whether there is anything missing, such as subtitles. If there is some fault, you will be advised to upload again. This can only happen if you label and identify your entry properly, so please remember how important this is. It is very important that you do NOT leave entry until the last few days. If you do, there could be a bottleneck of video traffic which will delay your entry beyond the deadline of Friday March 13 2020. Enter early! CIRCOM Regional accepts that the costs of translation and subtitling may in the past have limited the number of entries stations can make. It wishes to reduce such costs to a minimum but still needs to be able to judge programmes effectively. It is important to make clear that the purpose of the translation into the working language of English is so that judges can understand what the programme is about and why it is likely to be worthy of winning. To achieve this level of understanding it is not necessary to have a translation in faultless English prose. A rough translation is enough – as long as it makes the programme script understandable to international judges. The quality of automatic translation is continuing to improve, although mainly for the most-used languages. Tests we have carried out have shown that running main languages through the Google Translate system can deliver an acceptable level of English – but with some admittedly strange phrases which will need personal correction. Many stations are using such systems and cost savings are substantial. The quality of the subtitling does not need to match broadcast standard with time-coded accuracy: it is not for viewers at home to see, only judges. The judges need subtitling to understand what is said on your entry and all entries (including those in the English language) must carry subtitles or be disqualified. Subtitling is needed so that judges can follow the programme without keeping one eye on a written script and avoids asking all entrants to provide scripts, with all the associated costs. The cost of subtitling was once a barrier to entry. It still will be if entrants are forced to add unnecessary broadcast standard subtitles at broadcast quality prices or are forced to add subtitles at in-house rates designed for broadcast not for offline viewing only. There is nothing the Prix can do about such restrictions but there are many online subtitling systems cheap or even free for “do-it-yourself” subtitling to the necessary standard for the Prix. Without recommendation, here is a website which suggests free subtitling systems: videoconverter.wondershare.com RIGHTS: CHECK, CHECK AND CHECK AGAIN If you are lucky enough to win or be commended, your entry must be made available rights cleared and free to any CIRCOM Regional member station for limited transmissions or delivery as explained in the Entry Rules 11-13 above. Please make sure you understand what is required, since agreements on distribution rights and rights clearance for programmes are complex. Errors can be costly. It may be that other departments within your station or company may understand better the implications of stating that you can make rights freely available to conform with the Rules. Please do check carefully. If your entry is chosen by the judges as a winner or commended, you will be contacted to double check that all relevant rights are cleared as required. If this is not the case, CIRCOM will be unable to confirm the judges’ decision. If it is later found, after announcement, that rights issues remain, you risk disqualification. Such events are rare but have happened. Finally, stations choosing to broadcast any entry are advised to assure themselves that they do, indeed, have the appropriate rights permissions in writing from the provider and rights owners before broadcast. Legal requirements may vary from territory to territory. It would be unwise to rely wholly on verbal or unwarranted assurances given in good faith by providers. CIRCOM, acting only as an enabler not a party to an agreement to broadcast, can give no formal legal guarantees but makes all reasonable endeavours to ensure rights clearance has been obtained. VOLUNTARY AVAILABILITY OF ENTRIES TO CIRCOM MEMBERS CIRCOM encourages the circulation of programming between its member stations so that the best regional content may be seen as widely as possible around Europe enhancing the prestige of all regional television and content creation. With this aim, there is now a voluntary request to members to permit this at minimum cost with all or some of their entries. Please note this is a request, NOT a Rule of Entry. The entry form asks you to indicate whether ANY of your entries could be made available for other stations to show – rather, but not exactly, as we do with the winning and commended entries. It will be for the entering station to decide if the transmission is permissible and, if so, on what terms. This means that, unlike with the transmission of the winning entry, there may be some fees to pay for rights, international copies to be created, script production or administrative overheads. Also it will be for the receiving station to organise and pay for delivery of the programming. However, it is hoped that as many entering programmes as possible may be made available freely for this opportunity to enhance the circulation of the best programmes of public service stations in the regions. The CIRCOM Secretariat holds details of entrants and will put you in touch but will not organise the delivery or monitor your bilateral agreement. This is how you should make your wish clear on the online entry form for every entry: [ ] YES THIS ENTRY IS AVAILABLE FREE OF RIGHTS AND ALL OTHER COSTS TO CIRCOM MEMBER STATIONS, JUNE 2020-END MAY 2021 [ ] YES THIS ENTRY IS AVAILABLE TO CIRCOM MEMBER STATIONS, JUNE 2020-END MAY 2021, BUT SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT OF LIMITED BUT UNAVOIDABLE FEES AS MAY BE AGREED BILATERALLY [ ] NO THIS ENTRY CANNOT BE MADE AVAILABLE Please mark the box so your intention is clear. Thank you. PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL AWARD CATEGORIES 2020 TVP Award 2000 euros cash (in addition to category prize), certificate and trophy The winner of the Grand Prix will not be made public until the Gala Award ceremony in Galway, Ireland, hosted by TG4, on Thursday 28 May 2020 RTÉ Award - 1000 euros in cash to the winning member station - Trophy for winning entry - Certificates for winner and commended - Free travel (economy class) to the Conference and awards Gala in Galway for up to two representatives of the winning station entry with up to two nights’ accommodation – subject to a cap of 2000 euros. It is hoped that one of these may be a younger station member who will benefit from attendance at the conference - Free travel (economy class) to the Conference and awards Gala in Galway for one representative of the commended station entry with up to two nights’ accommodation (subject to a cap of 1000 euros) Entertainment and Drama Award of TPA Asturias-TVG Galicia, Spain - Free travel (economy class) to the Conference and awards Gala in Galway for up to two representatives of the winning station entry with up to two nights’ accommodation - subject to a cap of 2000 euros. It is hoped that one of these may be a younger station member who will benefit from attendance at the conference BNT Award - In this category only, by separate bilateral agreement and arrangement, winner and commended will both be invited by the Committee of the Regions to make a professional visit to Brussels Council of Europe Award - Free travel (economy class) to the Conference and awards Gala in Galway for up to two representatives of the winning station entry with up to two nights’ accommodation – subject to a cap of 2000 euros. It is hoped that one of these may be a younger station member who will benefit from attendance at the conference Minorities in Society France Télévisions Award: Most Original and Innovative NRK Award TG4 Award News Programme Award of RPO, representing the regional stations of The Netherlands SVT Award Video Journalism BBC Award Young Onscreen Talent TVR Award, in honour of Vanda Condurache - 2000 euros towards an intern visit to a member station (see Rule 18) - Certificate for winner - There is no commended in this category The intention and purpose of these awards is to highlight the high quality of creative video production and distribution in the regions of Europe. In all categories, judges will look for regional relevance, even if programmes are not broadcast or distributed only in the region in which they are made. Regional productions for the national or international market are acceptable provided they really do represent the efforts of creative talent in the regions. It is recognised that, especially in smaller states, there is often no regional delivery and limited production based in the regions. However, entrants must expect that, in a competition focussed on regions, a programme by a network production unit aimed at a national or international market and without regional emphasis will be at a disadvantage in the judges’ eyes. It is important that all entrants should check the criteria for each award category before entering. Please make sure your programme does qualify for the award category you are choosing. If you enter in the wrong category, you may be disqualified or the judges may be unable to consider your programme fully on its merits. Judges are under no obligation to transfer programmes between categories if the programmes have been mistakenly entered. In all categories, judges will look for high professional standards and creative originality. They will also want to understand if and how entrants have made interesting use of the possible forms of distribution now available. In certain categories, judges will look also for high quality journalism. They will also take account of “agenda setting” which demonstrates a “bottom up” approach appropriate to public service media. Entrants should read the Rules of Entry carefully to make sure they attach and enclose all the details which the judges require. You should pay special attention to the availability of broadcast and delivery rights as outlined in the Rules of Entry. Entrants should check they have filled in the online Entry Form fully and that the entry has been accepted. Any entry by any region is subject to confirmation by the CIRCOM Regional national co-ordinator of the broadcaster’s country or, if one is not assigned, by the President of the Prix. AWARD CRITERIA: BY CATEGORY GRAND PRIX OF CIRCOM REGIONAL This award is financially supported by TVP Poland. No direct entries are accepted for this award. The winner will be selected by the judges, led by the Chair of the Judges, from the winning entries in the programme genre categories. It is, in effect, The Best of The Best. DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME The category is sponsored by RTÉ Ireland. Entries should be documentary programmes on a single subject shot on location. Neither the topic nor transmission is required to be regional but judges will give preference to the examination of issues which have particular regional relevance even if set in an international or national context. Judges will seek evidence of a strong storyline and outstanding professionalism in direction and technique. Programmes of strong journalistic investigation are encouraged (although there is a separate category for Investigative Journalism, see below) but so are programmes with a personal view or an unusual perspective. Documentaries which show fresh techniques or great imagination are welcome and judges will also consider artistic and cinematographic qualities. Judges will note especially new and inventive ways of storytelling. Where a documentary is part of a series, only one programme will be viewed. This category is for complete programmes with only one subject. Multi-topic programmes must be entered under other categories, as should reports or content which form part of a wider or longer programme or programmes which mix studio and location. Please note that there are opportunities for entering programmes in the documentary form in several other Prix categories: Minorities in Society, Most Original and Innovative, Music and Arts, Investigative Journalism. Entrants are reminded that the winning and commended programmes must be offered free with all rights cleared for at least one broadcast and at least one repeat (see Rule 11) by any CIRCOM Regional member station between 1 June 2020 and 31 May 2021. The category is sponsored by two regional stations in the north of Spain, TPA Asturias and TVG Galicia. This draws attention to the role of regional stations in bringing pleasure and enjoyment to its audience and by emphasising the role of entertainment and drama in the cultural expression of regionality. Entries may be complete programmes or shorter content (but not news stories) within broadcast programmes or shorter content and full programmes streamed online. The method of achieving this end can include location and/or studio drama, “shiny floor” glamour shows, comedy, game shows, quizzes and competitions, and any fiction or factual format but excluding feature films which have had theatric release. Any programme or content which has music or the arts as a major element should more properly go into the Music and Arts category (see below). If the entry is a drama, it is preferred that the storyline or style should embrace the culture or issues of the region from which it originates. The judges will look for formats and shows which are devised to be engaging for viewers and aim above all to give pleasure. They will look for how professionally the show or feature is made with cameras, sound, setting, presentation. This award is sponsored by the Bulgarian broadcaster, BNT. It is for the best report or feature on an issue of both regional importance and significance across Eu-rope. This is in the hope and expectation that one region of Europe may learn and benefit from the experiences of another. Each regional station may submit TWO entries rather than the usual one entry. Entries should be sin-gle news or feature stories of a maximum of 10 minutes in length each. The winning entry will demonstrate the reporter skill of storytelling in a concise but convincing way, using, where relevant, location video, graphics, studio explanation, interviews or discussion. In short, a compelling quality package. The entry must be exactly as broadcast or as streamed online with no subsequent editing. Recent entries in this category have examined the impact of labour migration on a village which has lost many of its young people, how consumers are protected (or not) by legislation, ways of reducing plastic packaging, and a new way of creating and managing a local area budget. Each told a local story from which lessons could be learned and practical ideas created for other regions. For avoidance of doubt, the entry can be about or of relevance to any region in Europe, not just the regions of the European Union. Equally, for avoidance of doubt, the entering station does not need to be based in a region within the EU. This is for every CIRCOM region. This award, sponsored by the Council of Europe, recognises reports, features, documentaries and other coverage which demonstrate an investigative approach to regional television journalism. Reports and documentaries in this category should go deeper than most regular regional news coverage to explore what lies beneath and behind the daily news or reveal what some people or organisations may prefer to keep hidden. Success will demand a sustained and high level of journalistic inquiry and investigation, extra journalistic and editing effort, a higher level of resource commitment, more detailed planning, patience and often courage. Judges will look in particular for stories of significance in which the journalistic investigation not only reveals and publicises new truths but may also assist in righting wrongs or promoting public debate. Investigations may be of national and international significance but judges will look especially for stories which have a regional importance or resonance. All subjects of investigative work are welcome but entrants might also usefully bear in mind the objectives of the Council of Europe: - The protection of human rights, pluralist democracy and the rule of law. - The promotion of awareness of and encouragement of Europe’s cultural identity and diversity. - The finding of common solutions to the challenges facing European security. - The consolidation of democratic stability. This award, sponsored by France Télévisions, serves to remind Europe’s public service media stations of their duty to reflect and develop a functional multicultural society. The judges will look for factual programmes and reports which reflect minorities and matters relating to minority groups in an informed manner and, especially, which bear upon issues of contemporary concern. The programmes or reports may deal with contentious issues and events but they will be expected to do so in a way which enables viewers better to understand the causes of disagreements and how such disagreements may be overcome and differences narrowed. The programmes or reports may be created by minority production units or by general station staff. They may be for viewing especially by minority groups but preference will be given to those programmes which are aimed at a general viewer, thereby leading to better understanding between groups which might otherwise be in conflict or fail in mutual understanding. The definition of “minority” is broad to reflect the various sectors of the community who may deserve special attention socially, politically, or by the media itself. It does, of course, include groups differentiated by culture, race and colour. It can also include language minorities and other groups such as the physically or mentally challenged, the aged or sexual minorities. Some who are relatively few in number – let’s say “supporters of a low division football team” or “lovers of medieval music” – may suggest they do not get the media attention they deserve. However, they do NOT fall within the definition of “minority” for the purposes of this award. In common with other categories, the judges will be looking for excellent production skills, technical excellence, story quality, storytelling and viewer impact. It would be helpful if the judges could be told about any background to the programme or report and any follow up which was achieved. This award, sponsored by NRK Norway, recognises production originality, unusual content, fresh style, new technical skills, innovative ideas and presentation flair. Examples of innovation behind, as well as in front of, camera are welcome. It is hard to define what is meant by “original”. In fact, originality defies advance definition. “Innovative” is perhaps clearer and can encompass anything which is “new” and can include online examples or behind-the-camera- activity as well as traditional broadcast on-screen. What we want is something new and different – and wakes the judges up! Judges will seek entries which capture their imagination and surprise them. This may be because the story told is so unusual that it is memorable. Or it may be because the treatment is so different from “everyday” programmes that it stands out as something special. Or perhaps it is a technical advance which can excite others in regional stations. Perhaps there is the chance to meet some wonderful or unforgettable characters? Perhaps the programme has some special music? Perhaps there is an exciting title sequence? An unusual presenter? A single flash of television brilliance in an otherwise boring programme? Perhaps the format is new and out of the ordinary? Who knows? It is something, in short, which makes the entry different to the normal expectations of regional programmes and which makes the judges say: “Wow! Congratulations. I wish my station had thought of that – and it’s something we might try also.”. This category, sponsored by TG4 Ireland, highlights the social value of music and arts and the contribution they make to regional culture and the culture of the smaller nations, as expressed in video creative content. The entry may be a short-form report, documentary or coverage of performance. The subject matter is wide. It may be anything from the contribution of individuals to musical and artistic life to coverage of arts and music events. It may be, for instance, an examination of an issue relating to artistic or musical performance or evidence of how arts and music can contribute to the cohesion of society. As long as music and the various arts, their value, the love of music and arts are at the core of the video content, any subject and treatment are acceptable. The definition of “art” can include painting, sculpture, video, dance, poetry and other activities. However, there is a separate Prix category, Entertainment and Drama, which includes scripted drama performance. Where the programme is in the short report or documentary form, judges will pay due regard to the quality and interest of the story, the way the story is told, technical excellence and impact. Where the programme is primarily performance based, judges will pay special attention to the quality of direction, camera and sound, and staging. This award is sponsored by RPO, representing the regional stations in The Netherlands. It rewards excellence in the very lifeblood of regional public service media – the news programme and online news service. The judges want to see a news show with all the regular ever-changing aspects of regional society – events, social issues, politics, sport, culture, scandal, trivia – brought together in a “must watch” appointment to view. The programme is the point at which people in the region can “come together” to find out what’s happening in their community. These days, viewers of live news programmes are also users of news information delivered online, so, although we call this category “News Programme”, it will also encompass the wider service which regional stations can offer their viewers. The jury will expect to see the basic values and skills of news selection and presentation. There should be a range of new stories which reflect the region and will appeal to its inhabitants. The programme may be linked in a studio or on location. If there is a studio element, judges will look for supporting contributions from cameras, sound, graphics, editing, opening titles sequence, studio set design and lighting. Where there is significant use of streaming or online availability, this should be demonstrated also to make clear the station’s intention to serve all in its region, not just those who choose to view a scheduled delivery to a TV set. The judges will value the programme and the service as a whole. One strong report alone, however good or exclusive, will not be enough – and there is a separate category of News Report to reward single stories. This category is sponsored by SVT Sweden. Entries shall be news reports/stories of up to 5 minutes in length whether for traditional scheduled broadcast in regions or part of a “digital platform first” service. Please note that TWO entries per region will be accepted. Judges will look for innovative skills in storytelling addressing a non-linear audience as well as a traditional linear audience. Judges will look for a strong story, well-told with, on the one hand, traditional journalistic skills and, on the other, with an approach to news which is modern and inclusive. The judges will take into account not just the news content but the efforts made to distribute as widely as possible and to involve the audience in the daily news agenda. Judges will take into account how the story was re-modelled for a variety of uses, including interactivity with the audience in social media. For instance, judges would like to know where and how the content was first published – whether on a TV screen or for social media or other means of mobile consumption. Judges will also take into account evidence on how the story came to light to demonstrate a “bottom up” rather than “top down” approach to news gathering. A further video of not more than 5 minutes can be provided, if wished, to explain the story source. This award, sponsored by the BBC UK, is for the best series of news reports submitted by a video journalist. Each regional station may offer TWO entries from two different VJs. Three reports must be submitted for each entry and they should be shot and edited by one reporter working as a video journalist. The three reports should be chosen to demonstrate the broad skills of the reporter as a journalist, as a creative and as a technician. Each of the three reports must be at least one minute long but not longer than 5 minutes. The judges will look for a good story, well told in pictures, sound and commentary and well structured. In particular, the judges will look for evidence that these reports might have been less effective if they had been shot by a crew rather than a “video journalist” working alone: in this way, the work of a VJ can truly be said to add value to that of crew work. Supporting information should explain the context of the reports and provide confirmation that the reports are the work of one video journalist. This is not a “cameraman” category, a “reporter” category or an “editor” category: all jobs must be clearly done by the same person. The reports may have been carried in a regional news bulletin, a sub-regional news bulletin, a regional magazine programme or made available for online delivery. It would be helpful for the judges to know if any of the VJ work submitted is shot by mobile phone camera (MoJo) and, if so, what equipment was used. Please note this is a “skills” category, which is why a range of material to demonstrate all the skills of a good VJ is requested. It is not just the ability to cover a “hard” story which will be assessed. It is helpful – but not essential - for the judges to see an off-air recording which includes any studio link to the VJ reports, as this will help them understand more about the context of the video report. If an off-air version is not possible, the scripted link would be useful. The Young Onscreen Talent Award, sponsored by TVR Romania, was created in honour of Vanda Condurache, the inspirational TVR producer, manager and trainer, killed in a car crash on her way to the CIRCOM conference in Bilbao in 2007. TWO entries per regional station may be made in this category. The category seeks to emphasise the importance of developing bright young talent for public service media content and to encourage young professional talent to seek careers in public service media in the regions. By bringing to wider attention the range and depth of talent in the regions, it seeks to assure young television professionals that regional television can offer scope and fulfilment in their aspirations. The candidate must be aged 30 or under on 1 April 2020 (and give evidence, if required, of date of birth). He/she must be working full-time in the employ of a regional station which has membership of CIRCOM Regional or as regularly employed freelance for that station. The type of work undertaken by the entrant can be as reporter, video journalist, or presenter. The entry form should set out the candidate’s qualities. This should include: - A statement by the entrant on what he/she has achieved. - Testimonies from senior professionals (not necessarily just from the entering station). - Video evidence of any skills mentioned in the citation. If the candidate has been on a CIRCOM Regional training course, it would help the judges if this could be mentioned. Judgement will be made on a mixture of video, text and other information. In particular, the judges reserve the right to ask for further information from any candidate or from those who know the candidate. :: HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING AN AWARD :: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS :: HOW TO ENTER step-by-step :: ONLINE ENTRY FORM Questions about or problems relating to the web-based entry form or server delivery option, or other technical issues to: Tonja Stojanac e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Questions about the Rules of entry only to: David Lowen CIRCOM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF EXTERNAL SITES. website DESIGN by TM © 2020 CIRCOM Regional migration to Joomla RAČUNALNE DJELATNOSTI ROBY	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5509
__label__wiki	0.80608	0.80608	EDITORIAL: Liberals’ only hope is Trudeau’s resignation Peter Epp More from Peter Epp Published on: March 7, 2019 \| Last Updated: March 12, 2019 4:19 PM EDT Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould take part in the grand entrance as the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation commission is released, Tuesday December 15, 2015 in Ottawa. Veterans Affairs Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould quit the federal cabinet days after allegations became public the Prime Minister's Office pressured the former justice minister to help SNC-Lavalin avoid criminal prosecution. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld It’s unclear how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberals will survive the federal election later this year, but other scandal-ridden governments have. That seems improbable now, seven months before the October vote. Polling reveals the Conservatives have 38 per cent of Canadians’ favour, compared to 31 per cent for the Liberals. That poll came a day after MP Jody Wilson-Raybould’s dramatic testimony before the Commons Justice Committee. Her testimony before the justice committee – of alleged coercion and interference from the PMO’s office in her role as Canada’s justice minister and attorney general, in regard to legislation that would have favoured Quebec-based engineering giant SNC-Lavalin – is as damning as it is believable. As a Liberal MP she has no reason to make this stuff up. Indeed, this week treasury board chair Jane Philpott also resigned from Cabinet, citing support for Wilson-Raybould and little confidence in the Liberals’ handling of the affair. Wilson-Raybould’s testimony came a week after Gerald Butts’ surprise resignation. The senior political advisory and Trudeau confidant claimed no responsibility for the SNC-Lavalin affair. And yet Wilson-Raybould alleges Butts sought a solution to the “SNC stuff”, while noting she previously “raised how I needed everyone to stop talking to me about SNC as I had made up my mind and the engagements were in appropriate.” Further, Butts is quoted by Wilson-Raybould as telling her chief of staff “there is no solution here that doesn’t involve some interference.” It gets worse for the Trudeau Liberals, because Butts was not alone in his alleged interference. Wilson-Raybould said there was a “consistent and sustained effort to seek to politically interfere” to secure a deferred prosecution for SNC-Lavalin. She said it involved 11 people and the “sustained effort” lasted from September to December 2018. Few governments could survive such damning testimony. And few could survive as many resignations. Not since 1963 has as many federal Cabinet ministers resigned because of a lack of confidence in their government. And yet perhaps the federal Liberals can find a measure of comfort from their Ontario brethren, who were re-elected even when it was known their decision in 2011 to cancel two gas plants in the GTA was a craven appeasement to voters in those ridings, and at a $950-million cost. Former Premier Dalton McGuinty’s government was re-elected a month after the gas plant decision was made public, but he couldn’t survive the political fallout and eventually resigned. His successor, Premier Kathleen Wynne, won the 2014 election and achieved a majority government. And so at least one government survived the type of scandal the Trudeau Liberals are enduring, but they did it with a different leader. – Peter Epp Chatham teen’s book on grieving gets noticed EDITORIAL: Liberals’ only hope is Trudeau’s resignation	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5513
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GRE General Test Cram Plan 2nd Edition Inside HMH Professional Learning / Education Conferences School Grants & Funding eLearning Professional Development Desk and Exam Copy Requests BookSeller Resources Bookseller FAQs Backlist Order Forms Technology for the Classroom Home > Literature Notes > Anna Karenina > Chapters 1-6 > Chapters 1-6 Buy this Lit Note Anna Karenina By Leo Tolstoy Part 3: Chapters 1-6 Summary and Analysis First page Previous page Page: 11 of 12 Next page Last page Mashkin Upland was mown, the last row finished, the peasants had put on their coats and were gaily trudging home. Levin got on his horse and, parting regretfully from the peasants, rode homewards. On the hillside he looked back; he could not see them in the mist that had risen from the valley; he could only hear rough, good-humored voices, laughter, and the sound of clanking scythes. Sergey Ivanovitch had long ago finished dinner, and was drinking iced lemon and water in his own room, looking through the reviews and papers which he had only just received by post, when Levin rushed into the room, talking merrily, with his wet and matted hair sticking to his forehead, and his back and chest grimed and moist. "We mowed the whole meadow! Oh, it is nice, delicious! And how have you been getting on?" said Levin, completely forgetting the disagreeable conversation of the previous day. "Mercy! what do you look like!" said Sergey Ivanovitch, for the first moment looking round with some dissatisfaction. "And the door, do shut the door!" he cried. "You must have let in a dozen at least." Sergey Ivanovitch could not endure flies, and in his own room he never opened the window except at night, and carefully kept the door shut. "Not one, on my honor. But if I have, I'll catch them. You wouldn't believe what a pleasure it is! How have you spent the day?" "Very well. But have you really been mowing the whole day? I expect you're as hungry as a wolf. Kouzma has got everything ready for you." "No, I don't feel hungry even. I had something to eat there. But I'll go and wash." "Yes, go along, go along, and I'll come to you directly," said Sergey Ivanovitch, shaking his head as he looked at his brother. "Go along, make haste," he added smiling, and gathering up his books, he prepared to go too. He, too, felt suddenly good-humored and disinclined to leave his brother's side. "But what did you do while it was raining?" "Rain? Why, there was scarcely a drop. I'll come directly. So you had a nice day too? That's first-rate." And Levin went off to change his clothes. Five minutes later the brothers met in the dining room. Although it seemed to Levin that he was not hungry, and he sat down to dinner simply so as not to hurt Kouzma's feelings, yet when he began to eat the dinner struck him as extraordinarily good. Sergey Ivanovitch watched him with a smile. "Oh, by the way, there's a letter for you," said he. "Kouzma, bring it down, please. And mind you shut the doors." The letter was from Oblonsky. Levin read it aloud. Oblonsky wrote to him from Petersburg: "I have had a letter from Dolly; she's at Ergushovo, and everything seems going wrong there. Do ride over and see her, please; help her with advice; you know all about it. She will be so glad to see you. She's quite alone, poor thing. My mother-in-law and all of them are still abroad." "That's capital! I will certainly ride over to her," said Levin. "Or we'll go together. She's such a splendid woman, isn't she?" "They're not far from here, then?" "Twenty-five miles. Or perhaps it is thirty. But a capital road. Capital, we'll drive over." "I shall be delighted," said Sergey Ivanovitch, still smiling. The sight of his younger brother's appearance had immediately put him in a good humor. "Well, you have an appetite!" he said, looking at his dark-red, sunburnt face and neck bent over the plate. "Splendid! You can't imagine what an effectual remedy it is for every sort of foolishness. I want to enrich medicine with a new word: Arbeitskur." "Well, but you don't need it, I should fancy." "No, but for all sorts of nervous invalids." "Yes, it ought to be tried. I had meant to come to the mowing to look at you, but it was so unbearably hot that I got no further than the forest. I sat there a little, and went on by the forest to the village, met your old nurse, and sounded her as to the peasants' view of you. As far as I can make out, they don't approve of this. She said: 'It's not a gentleman's work.' Altogether, I fancy that in the people's ideas there are very clear and definite notions of certain, as they call it, 'gentlemanly' lines of action. And they don't sanction the gentry's moving outside bounds clearly laid down in their ideas." "Maybe so; but anyway it's a pleasure such as I have never known in my life. And there's no harm in it, you know. Is there?" answered Levin. "I can't help it if they don't like it. Though I do believe it's all right. Eh?" "Altogether," pursued Sergey Ivanovitch, "you're satisfied with your day?" "Quite satisfied. We cut the whole meadow. And such a splendid old man I made friends with there! You can't fancy how delightful he was!" "Well, so you're content with your day. And so am I. First, I solved two chess problems, and one a very pretty one — a pawn opening. I'll show it you. And then — I thought over our conversation yesterday." "Eh! our conversation yesterday?" said Levin, blissfully dropping his eyelids and drawing deep breaths after finishing his dinner, and absolutely incapable of recalling what their conversation yesterday was about. "I think you are partly right. Our difference of opinion amounts to this, that you make the mainspring self-interest, while I suppose that interest in the common weal is bound to exist in every man of a certain degree of advancement. Possibly you are right too, that action founded on material interest would be more desirable. You are altogether, as the French say, too primesautiere a nature; you must have intense, energetic action, or nothing." Levin listened to his brother and did not understand a single word, and did not want to understand. He was only afraid his brother might ask him some question which would make it evident he had not heard. "So that's what I think it is, my dear boy," said Sergey Ivanovitch, touching him on the shoulder. "Yes, of course. But, do you know? I won't stand up for my view," answered Levin, with a guilty, childlike smile. "Whatever was it I was disputing about?" he wondered. "Of course, I'm right, and he's right, and it's all first-rate. Only I must go round to the counting house and see to things." He got up, stretching and smiling. Sergey Ivanovitch smiled too. "If you want to go out, let's go together," he said, disinclined to be parted from his brother, who seemed positively breathing out freshness and energy. "Come, we'll go to the counting house, if you have to go there." "Oh, heavens!" shouted Levin, so loudly that Sergey Ivanovitch was quite frightened. "What, what is the matter?" "How's Agafea Mihalovna's hand?" said Levin, slapping himself on the head. "I'd positively forgotten her even." "It's much better." "Well, anyway I'll run down to her. Before you've time to get your hat on, I'll be back." And he ran downstairs, clattering with his heels like a spring-rattle. Anna fears that Seriozha will be taken away discover her secret join the priesthood not recover from his illness Part 1: Chapters 1-5 Part 1: Chapters 6-11 Part 1: Chapters 12-15 Part 1: Chapter 34 Konstantin Levin Count Vronsky Alexey Karenin Kitty Shtcherbatsky Dolly Oblonsky Stiva Oblonsky Leo Tolstoy Biography Plot Structure and Technique in Anna Karenina Themes in Anna Karenina Cite this Literature Note HMH Home Partnering with HMH CliffsNotes on Facebook CliffsNotes on Twitter CliffsNotes on YouTube Study Help</span Download Cliffsnotes Apps Manga Editions shakespeareCentral Test Prep & Cram Plans Vocabulary Help: The Defining Twilight Series Buy Cliffsnotes Sample Education Programs Buy CliffsNotes Books and E books General Interest Bestsellers Popular Nonfiction Books For Kids and Teens Terms & Conditions of Use \| Privacy Policy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5521
__label__wiki	0.583362	0.583362	Keshia Spenst and her trauma therapy dog Fifty before he was seriously injured in a hit and run on Watson Road near Garrison Crossing in Chilliwack on Dec. 5, 2019. (Submitted) To have a family pet hit by a vehicle driven by someone who then took off is bad enough. But Keshia Spenst’s eight-month-old miniature pit bull Fifty isn’t just a beloved family pet, he’s a trauma therapy dog for her and her boys. “I have PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder],” Spenst told The Progress Monday. “As a single mother living with my two kids, we ended up getting him as a comfort and for protection.” It was last Thursday when Spenst came home from work. She let Fifty and her other dog out into her back yard. Her yard has two gates leading to the front of the house on Watson Road, gates that she never opens. But this day, for some reason, a gate was left open. Just a few minutes later, a neighbour knocked on her door and said Fifty had been hit by a car. He was nowhere to be seen. Spenst, her mother and her two boys spent a frantic 45 minutes searching for him when her mother spotted a blood trail. She followed it and there was Fifty, hiding beside a backyard fence a few doors down. “He was just gushing blood out of his mouth and his nose at the same time,” she said. “I threw him in the car and went to the vet hospital. They ended up sticking tubes down his nose. There was so much blood that they couldn’t stop it.” A witness, who Spenst didn’t directly speak with, told neighbours he saw the driver of a red SUV hit Fifty. He or she stopped briefly, but then drove away. By Thursday evening, Fifty was at a veterinary hospital in Langley for a CT scan, and Spenst was facing $5,000 in bills. That number has climbed steadily since then, and on Monday he was set to undergo surgery in Langley to repair his broken jaw. Clearly the injuries could have been much worse, but Fifty’s jaw and orbital bone are broken, and two molars are broken. “He’s doing decent today,” she said on the phone from Vancouver. “I just dropped him off at the oral specialist.” Given the trauma Spenst and her boys have endured – the details of which she does not want publicized – Fifty is a huge part of creating calm and stability in the home. So having him seriously hurt by a negligent driver is very upsetting. And now she has to deal with upwards of $10,000 in veterinary bills just before Christmas, bills she can’t afford to pay. To help out, Spenst’s 14-year-old son Kaiden set up a GoFundMe to help his mom. “We have been through a lot the last couple years and Fifty helps us get through it every time and I think she knows it would be devastating for us to experience another loss and would do anything to help us but I know she can’t afford the bill,” Kaiden wrote on the GoFundMe page. “I know that most people that live here are struggling like us and don’t have much money to help out but even a small donation of even a few dollars would help towards the bill.” Keshia has been sharing updates on Fifty’s condition over the weekend, and she is willing to share receipts with anyone will to donate because she knows people can be skeptical of potential scams. Click here to see Kaiden Spenst’s GoFundMe. Gas-line damage in South Surrey 15-year-old charged following threat to South Surrey high school	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5524
__label__wiki	0.990018	0.990018	Truro Crown Court Man pulled into Vauxhall Corsa by arm and then dragged around St Austell car park, court told It is estimated that the victim was dragged for as far as 50 metres, the court was told A jury has been told the bizarre tale of how a man was allegedly pulled into a car by his arm and then dragged around a public car park by the moving vehicle. The trial of Aaron Hicks, 20, from Mountbatten Road in St Austell and Lewis Rigley, 19, of Park Way, St Austell, got under way at Truro Crown Court on Monday (August 13). Both men deny the unlawful wounding of Joshua Holberry, with Hicks also contesting a dangerous driving charge. Explaining the prosecution’s version of events, Piers Norsworthy said: “The events in question took place in the early part of August 2017. “On the night in question Mr Holberry found himself in The Western Inn next to the Co-Op. He was there with a number of people and at a certain point went out to have a cigarette. “The two defendants were in Mr Hicks’ Vauxhall Corsa, parked in the car park. Mr Holberry believes something was said within his group about the car, so he decided to go over and talk to them. “When he got to the Corsa he placed his hands on the passenger’s open window and said ‘alright boys’. Truro Crown Court latest news Peter Love Marina Harvey Ryan Curnow Lance Cruise Robert O’Donoghue Nathan James Joseph Ahmed “Mr Holberry says at this point his arm was grabbed and he was pulled into the car, at the same time the car pulled away. “The engine was loud and he described Mr Hicks to be ‘driving like a nutcase’. Mr Holberry was thrashing his legs trying to get away before he was thrown to the ground with a lot of force.” The alleged incident took place in a car park next to The Western Inn in August last year Mr Norsworthy said how numerous witnesses in the car park saw Mr Holberry’s legs being dragged for around 50 metres, held by someone in the car. He is said to have hit his head when eventually let go, Mr Norsworthy saying he at no point posed a threat to those in the car. Join our Cornwall's Court Insider Facebook group We've set up a dedicated Facebook group for our court and crime content - Cornwall's Court Insider. It's the place to find a wide range of crime related coverage, including sentencings, plea hearings, ongoing trials, crimes that shocked Cornwall through the years, crime stats and more besides. The content will primarily relate to hearings at Truro Crown Court, Truro Magistrates' Court and Bodmin Magistrates' Court but every now and then we will publish police appeals or pull in content from further afield with links to Cornwall. To join the group click here and select 'join'. The Crown Prosecution Service claims that Hicks told the police he felt threatened and that Mr Holberry had “flipped out” and started trying to grab him. Rigley said that he believed Mr Holberry intended to rob them and he only let go when Mr Holberry eventually released his grip. As a result of the incident Mr Holberry suffered injuries to his knee, hip and ankle, as well as concussion. Both Hicks and Rigley deny the charges against them. The trial continues.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5529
__label__cc	0.733164	0.266836	Build Resume Hire with Corridor Careers Talk to Sales: contact@corridorcareers.com Crescent Electric Supply Co Jobs Crescent Electric Supply Company (CESCO) was founded in 1919. Today, it is one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States with over 140 locations in 28 states, operating under the brands of Crescent Electric Supply, Stoneway Electric Supply and Interstate Electric Supply in the Pacific Northwest, and BA Supply in Missouri. Crescent Electric supplies electrical and datacomm products from over 1000 manufacturers to electrical contractors for construction, industrial MRO and OEM accounts, and commercial facilities. Our success stems from long-term, organic growth as a result of total customer satisfaction, teamwork, and an overall commitment to being the leading distributor of quality products through our value-added services. Find Local Jobs About Corridor Careers Powered by The Gazette. Copyright © 2020 ® GCI, Inc., All Rights Reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5530
__label__wiki	0.979395	0.979395	Hillsborough rail museum turns cars over to paint ball business A couple of pieces from New Brunswick's Railway Museum in Hillsborough are getting an unusual paint job — one done with paint balls. Old dining car and sleeper car used as props for people playing paint ball games in field CBC News · Posted: Jul 17, 2015 7:40 AM AT \| Last Updated: July 17, 2015 Aaron Nelson in the old dining car that his paint ball business is using as a prop in Hillsborough. (Denis Calnan/CBC) With the museum unable to afford the upkeep on some of its cars, a decision had to be made about what to do with them. "We were debating what do we do?" said curator Art Clowes. "You know, how can we look after them ourselves? And basically we can't. We just don't have the people and the money to keep restoration of them." Art Clowes, the curator of the New Brunswick Railway Museum, said he isn't concerned about the museum's old rail cars being used as paint ball props until the museum is able to restore them. (Denis Calnan/CBC) Clowes spoke with Aaron Nelson, who runs the paint ball business next door. The two decided they would both benefit if the paint ball business took over care of the rail cars until the museum gets enough volunteers and money to restore the cars. Nelson took the old diner car and sleeper car from the museum to use as props for paint ball and air soft enthusiasts. Nelson said these cars were never display pieces so he believes this partnership is helping to ensure that they are staying around. "They're not maybe a show piece but they're still railway cars and opposed to being scraps, they'll be still alive and well here," he said. "I think people are still going to appreciate those cars despite not being up at the railway museum." Nelson says he'll do some minimal work to upkeep the cars. The old rail cars in Hillsborough already bear the scars of some paint ball wars. (Denis Calnan/CBC) Nelson is among those in the area who has memories of the cars. "When I was a teenager I worked at the Salem Hillsborough Railroad," he said. "I was a trainman and conductor. And we'd run all the way up to Baltimore, in behind Riverview, on them. So it's certainly a deja vu to be involved with those again." The museum curator acknowledges some train enthusiasts may not like museum pieces being shot at with paint ball guns, but it doesn't trouble him. "It doesn't bother me in the least," said Clowes. "I look at the long-term bit. Yes, there's going to be bits of complaints here and there. But this to me it's nothing. It's just a stage."	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5537
__label__wiki	0.586861	0.586861	Our Campaigns make a difference Become a member Protect and grow your business The Business View CBI reacts and informs Join Sign in to My CBI keyboard_arrow_right My CBI chevron_right Business Intelligence chevron_right Insights from the first CBI delegation to Mexico With a new Mexican government in place, the CBI shines a light on the opportunities for UK firms and looks to the future in engagements with the UK Ambassador and Mexican government. Mexico is a fascinating market with plenty of opportunity for UK companies. The visit from the CBI was warmly welcomed by the Mexican government and business community and came at a crucial time for the bilateral trade relationship. Continuity of trade with Mexico post-Brexit is concerning many British firms. The UK currently trades through the EU-Mexico agreement, allowing tariff free access and other benefits including procurement opportunities. A no deal Brexit would likely see those advantages fall away. The UK government is working hard to negotiate a rollover deal and it’s a key priority for Ambassador Corin Robertson, but the Mexicans have made clear their reservations around rules of origin demands. And we heard that message from the Mexican business community too when meeting the influential business group, CCE. There is however a huge willingness on the Mexican side to reduce any gap and we heard that first-hand from Deputy Trade Minister de la Mora. From various conversations throughout our time in Mexico City it was made clear that progress can be made if the UK government pitches an ambitious future trade agreement rather than narrowly focusing on short-term continuity. Part of the discussions with CCE and Mexican officials were around the government-business dialogue on trade, which is very strong. In Mexico, the relationship between negotiators and businesses is extremely beneficial, with a “side room” where businesses are physically at negotiating rounds to advise and support government. It’s an approach for the UK to consider. The Department for International Trade has set up a formal structure for engagement, with the CBI represented on a wide range of expert groups, but more detail is needed about their functionality and the wider approach. CBI action Meetings with CBI members also shed light on the value of trading in Mexico. A population of nearly 130 million and an emerging middle class is allowing UK firms with innovative, quality and world-leading products and services to thrive. But Mexico doesn’t come without challenges. The Embassy, with support from the Foreign Office Prosperity Fund, is doing a great deal of work to address market access issues. And UK officials in-market are also working hard to address sector-specific issues affecting industries such as food and drink and pharmaceuticals. The final reflection is around the perception of the new government – a left wing populist administration that has often spoken negatively about the private sector. While campaign promises such as scrapping the building of a new airport in the capital have been delivered despite not making sense economically, there is a growing appreciation for the value of business and foreign investment. The President is toning down previous attacks on business, and the contribution that UK companies make to the Mexican economy is widely recognised, as well as being visibly apparent. Mexico's action The President’s number one priority is to protect the economy, which is perilously close to a recession, so we’re hearing more positive noises about encouraging investment into Mexico. And we can expect there to be no new tax hikes on business. The speed at which the USMCA agreement with the US and Canada passed the Mexican Congress also demonstrated that there’s no desire to reduce the contribution that trade makes to the Mexican economy, with exports making up nearly 40% of GDP. All in all, Mexico should be seen as an increasingly exciting prospect for British firms. And for companies already enjoying the benefits of trading there, the government has launched a new market access platform to register any restrictions to expansion. This economic diplomacy drive is extremely welcome. 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__label__wiki	0.675741	0.675741	Analysis of police collision files for pedal cyclist fatalities in London, 2001 - 2006 Submitted by As Easy As Riding A Bike on 4 January, 2018 - 11:00 Transport Research Laboratory Document URL: http://content.tfl.gov.uk/pedal-cyclist-fatalities-in-London… pedal-cyclist-fatalities-in-London-2001-2006.pdf Document weight: Document geography: Geographical spread: The numbers of pedal cyclist fatalities in London have varied over the years from 1986 to 2006; averaging 18 per year, the maximum was 33 in 1989 and the minimum was 8 in 2004. There has been a substantial increase in cycling, particularly in central and inner London. The London Travel Report 2007 (Transport for London, 2007a) reported that in 2006 the cycle flows on London’s major roads were almost twice as many as in 2000. During the period January 2001 to December 2006 a total of 108 pedal cyclists were killed in London. This study has described the in-depth characteristics of 92 fatal pedal cyclist collisions in London between 2001 and 2006. These small numbers are not statistically reliable; however, this study provides very detailed qualitative data. An almost complete set of police collision investigation files were located (85%) which has reduced the potential for selection bias to distort analysis and findings. The fatal files used for this research are a rich source of information. They contain much greater detail about the collisions, vehicles and casualties than are routinely available from other sources such as collision and casualty STATS19 data. A content analysis of the collision files was carried out using the systematic approach to looking at collisions and the factors involved that contributed to the event, using Haddon’s Matrix. This illustrates the interaction of the human, the vehicle and the environment during the three phases of the collision; pre event, event and post event. The research methods were peer reviewed by the University of Nottingham. The following research questions were considered: Primary prevention: What factors contributed to the collision? How could the collision have been prevented? Secondary and tertiary prevention: What factors contributed to the fatal injury? How could the fatal injury have been prevented? Documents like this Pedal Cyclist Fatalities in London: Analysis of Police Collision Files (2007-2011) Strategic Cycling Analysis- Identifying future cycling demand in London Mayor's Vision for Cycling in London Healthy Streets for London Pedestrian Comfort Guidance for London- Guidance Document	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5540
__label__wiki	0.940456	0.940456	'We remain hopeful we're going to find him alive,' says father of missing Crystal Lake boy Andrew "AJ" Freund. Andrew Freund Sr. attended a vigil Saturday evening in Crystal Lake for his missing son, 5-year-old Andrew "AJ" Freund. Courtesy of ABC 7 Chicago A memorial sits outside the Crystal Lake home of Andrew "AJ" Freund, a 5-year-old boy missing since Wednesday night. AJ's father said Sunday he remains hopeful the boy will be found alive. Steve Zalusky \| Staff Photographer Steve Zalusky The father of a 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy missing since last week said Sunday he is continuing to search the neighborhood surrounding his home and "has full faith" in local police and federal authorities investigating the disappearance. Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing Thursday morning from his home on the 0-100 block of Dole Avenue. His parents told police they last saw AJ about 9 p.m. Wednesday. When they woke up Thursday morning, the boy was gone, they told police. After an exhaustive search of the surrounding area Thursday, police on Friday said they were shifting the focus of their investigation to the family home. On Sunday, Andrew Freund Sr. said he would continue searching until the boy is found. "We remain hopeful we're going to find him alive," he said as he walked the neighborhood expressing frustration with the search's lack of success. "The neighbors saw nothing. Nobody saw anything. Amazing." Law enforcement is doing as much as it can, he added. "I have full faith in the Crystal Lake Police Department and the FBI and every other law enforcement agency that's involved," Freund said. "They're good people and they know what they're doing." The yard in front of the family home Sunday was adorned with a memorial to AJ featuring stuffed animals, candles and a sign that reads "Dear God, Bring AJ home safe and sound!" along with a quote from Scripture and two hearts. Police on Sunday offered no additional information about their investigation. Andrew Freund Sr. spoke with police Saturday, but ABC 7 reported Sunday that neither of AJ's parents is cooperating with investigators at this point. George Kililis, an attorney for AJ's mother, JoAnn Cunningham, said she stopped cooperating on his advice because he worries investigators consider her a suspect. He and Cunningham appeared on "Good Morning America" Sunday to discuss the case. "I just want to be home together," JoAnn Cunningham said. "I just want my kids. That's all I have. That's my life." Kililis added in the "Good Morning America" interview, "The only message there is to send is for him to please come home." AJ is approximately 3 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 70 pounds. He has short, blond hair and was last seen wearing a blue Mario sweatshirt and black sweatpants. Anyone with information should call Crystal Lake police at (815) 356-3620. An anonymous tip can be sent by texting the word CLPDTIP along with the tip information to 847411 (tip411). • Daily Herald staff writer Lauren Rohr contributed to this report. Authorities: Andrew 'AJ' Freund died of head trauma days before dad reported him missing Authorities: Parents charged with murder after directing police to Crystal Lake boy's grave Missing boy's brother will remain in state care as hearing continued Police: Investigation into Crystal Lake boy's disappearance still focused on family home Police still investigating Crystal Lake boy's disappearance; parents attend vigil Police focus on missing Crystal Lake boy's house; parents plead for his safety FBI involved in search for missing Crystal Lake boy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5541
__label__wiki	0.914999	0.914999	Catching a Killer viewers horrified as show airs murder victim's body being exhumed Catching a Killer followed the infamous Maids Moreton murder, where university lecturer Peter Farquhar was killed by a former student Chloe StewartDeputy Showbiz & TV Editor ++ WARNING: Graphic images of corpse below ++ Tonight's Catching a Killer on Channel 4 detailed the Maids Moreton murder, and viewers were stunned by the depravity of killer Ben Field. Field, who was an aspiring vicar, murdered his former university lecturer, Peter Farquhar. Peter was found dead at his home in the village of Maids Moreton in 2015. In his journals, Peter described Field as an "absolute delight" and a "dear friend", with police convinced he was "madly in love with him", as they trawled through his memories. It was initially deemed that Peter, 69, had died after a long period of confusion and illness. Peter Farquhar and Ben Field at Triangular Lodge (Image: Channel 4) Harrowing true story behind the Maids Moreton murder on Channel 4’s Catching a Killer White House Farm killer Jeremy Bamber spending birthday in prison with paedo Ian Watkins However, doubts were later raised about Peter's cause of death, following Peter's neighbour Ann Moore-Martin, 83, falling ill and dying 18 months after Peter's death. This saw an inquiry launched by Thames Valley Police. Field was eventually found guilty of killing Peter for the benefit of profiting from his will. He was also found guilty of defrauding Ann out of £4,000 for a car, and £27,000 for a dialysis machine. Oxford Crown Court heard how Field had secretively given Peter drugs and spiked his whisky, hoping it would lead to his eventual death – making it look like suicide or an accident. Channel 4 aired the corpse being exhumed (Image: Channel 4) To try and verify exactly how Peter died, police, with the permission of Peter's brother, exhumed his body. The programme aired coroners taking samples of the corpse's hair in truly harrowing scenes. Coroners also looked at his stomach and that the amount of alcohol in his system would not have been enough to kill him. Viewers were stunned by the graphic nature of the scenes. Taking to Twitter, one viewer said: "B****y hell, an actual exhumed body pictured on #CatchingAKiller - probably unnecessary." While another continued: "Sorry but showing the exhumed body being worked on is disrespectful to the dead and living. We can use our imagination without actually seeing it." A third added: "I’m sorry but this shouldn’t be shown, the post mortem and exhumation of a human, this is terrible for the man's family." Channel 4 viewers thought the scene was "disrespectful" Peter's brother heartbreakingly revealed in the programme that his "vulnerability was his loneliness," something Field took advantage of. Speaking about killer Field, his brother added: "We thought we were dealing with a truthful fella who wanted to help my brother. "Not in a million years did I expect to be talking to the police about this." Manchester United FCMan Utd legend Patrice Evra details letter Liverpool sent him apologising for Luis Suarez racism stormPatrice Evra was racially abused by Luis Suarez in a match between Manchester United and Liverpool in 2011 which resulted in the now-Barcelona player being handed a eight-match ban	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5542
__label__cc	0.538909	0.461091	Building society, nationwide Research & Insights, Customer Experience Strategy, Communications Design, Retail Design, Brand Spaces & Workspace, Format Development There have been huge changes in the way we bank over the last decade. Most consumers aren’t exactly thrilled by the idea of a trip to their local branch. On top of this, the unspoken stress and anxiety around managing money is often enough to put people off from facing their finances. Nationwide, however, was committed to keeping its branches open while others shut theirs to cater to its members and those new to the brand. It wanted the experience to be enjoyable, taking into account audience shifts in both behaviours and demographics to create a brand environment where people feel happy, relaxed and ready to talk about money. With a purpose of ‘building society, nationwide’ in mind, we created a community-focused concept for Nationwide. Breaking from the often impersonal, austere feel of so many banks, we put humanity, openness and connectivity at the forefront of the new, revitalised spaces. It reflects Nationwide’s role as a trusted brand, always doing the right thing for its members. Today’s consumers want the choice and convenience to do what they want, wherever they are, at the touch of a screen. Nationwide recognises this, but it also believes that while technology provides convenience, it’s Nationwide’s people who shine. That’s why the brand has invested in future branches and the staff within them. Our concept brings staff to the forefront by removing the physical barriers of closed counters and providing more open spaces so members can be served in a number of places. Conversation, Convenience, Community & Consultation We designed the branches with four clear service zones that let customers go about their business at their own pace. The zones - Conversation, Convenience, Community and Consultation - form our 4C concept, reflecting the changing banking landscape and integrating physical and digital connections. Traditional bank branches tend to look like offices. Instead, we’ve designed the interiors to make customers feel more at home. Domestic furniture, including pieces from iconic British brands Ercol and Anglepoise, natural textured surfaces and greenery bring warmth to the spaces while exposed brickwork links back to houses and property, emphasising Nationwide's position as one of the UK's leading mortgage providers. Localised touches We made sure each branch feels like part of its local community, with custom-made graphics and a community lounge for a variety of local activities such as talks and events. “ We understand the importance of face-to-face. We’ll transform our brand on the high-street, creating spaces that are meaningful to our members and demonstrate our unique difference to other banks. The new 4C experience offers our members the choice and convenience to bank with us how they want to, and not only that, our colleagues are loving the flexibility of the spaces too.” Richard Newland Director of Branch & Workplace Transformation, Nationwide	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5544
__label__wiki	0.658687	0.658687	CRISIL Research Sector Round-up: Coal imports to remain hot Sector Report: Coal Sector Report: Power Commercial coal mining can cut import bill by Rs 30,000 cr Bleak revival prospects for 21 GW stressed assets Cotton yarn spinners stare at 200-400 bps margin squeeze CRISIL Sector Round up Led by power sector, domestic demand to stay ahead of production CRISIL Research expects consumption of non-coking coal to clock a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~5.4% to ~1,076 million tonne (MT) in fiscal 2023 from 826 MT in fiscal 2018. This would be driven by a 6.5% CAGR in coal-based power generation. Domestic supply is forecast to log a CAGR of 7% to 931 MT from 664 MT between fiscals 2019 and 2023. The growth will ride on increased production from Coal India Ltd (CIL) and commissioning of large captive coal blocks such as Pakri Barwadih, Parsa East and Kente Basan (15 MTPA each), primarily allotted to PSUs. Consequently, the share of imports in non-coking coal consumption is forecast to fall to 13.4% in fiscal 2023 from 19.6% in fiscal 2018. In absolute terms, non-coking coal imports are estimated to decline to 145 MT in fiscal 2023 from 162 MT in fiscal 2018. Power sector imports are projected to cross ~75 MT by fiscal 2023, driven by demand from imported coal-based plants as their plant load factors (PLFs) improve following growth in power demand. However, non-power sector imports are expected to decline to ~70 MT due to improvement in domestic supply post linkage auctions and development of key captive blocks allocated to the non-regulated sector. Growth in steel production is expected to push up demand for metallurgical coking coal to 65 MT in fiscal 2023 from 51 MT in fiscal 2018, logging a CAGR of 5%. However, domestic supply of metallurgical coking coal is estimated to remain low in spite of logging a CAGR of 9.5% to 19 MT in fiscal 2023. Consequently, the share of imports is forecast to remain high at 85-87% over the next five years. In absolute terms, coking coal imports are expected to increase to 58 MT in fiscal 2023 from 47 MT in fiscal 2018. CRISIL Research expects domestic coal prices to increase 10-12% between fiscal 2018 and 2019, led by hike in prices of non-coking coal for both power and non-power sectors by CIL from January 9, 2018 by 12-15% across grades. It has also introduced an evacuation facility charge of Rs 50 per tonne for all its consumers who source coal by rail or road. We do not expect any further rise in auction prices in fiscal 2019 as the recent price hike has spurred concerns of an increase in power tariffs. Moreover, narrow margins for the non-power sector and the government’s focus on increasing domestic consumption leaves little room for any further price hike.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5555
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__label__wiki	0.937367	0.937367	'Nothing can stop her': Paralyzed toddler a whiz in homemade wheelchair Chris Purdy The Canadian Press Published Thursday, August 11, 2016 7:32AM EDT Last Updated Thursday, August 11, 2016 11:13AM EDT EDMONTON -- Evelyn Moore isn't the fastest kid on the racetrack, but she's by far the tiniest. At 13-months old, the paralyzed toddler skilfully wheels her homemade wheelchair around the simulated track at Treehouse, an indoor playground in northeast Edmonton that she often visits with her mom. Several school-age children whiz by on souped-up tricycles and she stops to stare and clap. "She really gets around now," says Kim Moore, who first put her daughter in the makeshift chair -- basically a purple, foam Bumbo seat on wheels -- at seven months. Just like other children learn how to crawl, Evelyn slowly figured out how to wheel. "She went backwards first and then she went forwards, and then she figured out how to turn," Moore says. "And now we have a speed bump in the middle of our living room because she just goes that fast." Evelyn -- also called Eva by her family -- was diagnosed with cancer following her four-month check up. A nurse noticed too much movement with the child's hips, then a doctor recognized a lump protruding from her spine. The stage 4 neuroblastoma tumour couldn't be removed, so she underwent eight rounds of chemotherapy. Although the cancer is in remission, Evelyn's family received more bad news: their first child is permanently paralyzed below her arms. It was heart-breaking, says Moore. "But then you go home and you cry and you come back the next day and be the strongest mom and dad you can ever be." Moore says doctors told her that Evelyn would likely "army crawl," pulling herself around with her arms, until she was about two. Wheelchairs would come after that. "I guess that wasn't a good enough answer for me," Moore says. She wanted her daughter to have some independence like other children. While searching on the social networking website Pinterest, she found photos of a do-it-yourself baby wheelchair and asked her husband, Brad, to build it. He spent a night in his garage attaching a second-hand Bumbo chair to a kitchen cutting board, then put casters on the bottom and small wheels from a children's bike on each side. It took a while for Evelyn to figure it out. Then one day Dad nudged her down the driveway and she was able to stop herself. She now waves her arms when she knows she's about to be put in her chair, and -- able to only speak a few words like "dada" and "uh-oh" -- tilts the chair back and forth, clicking the casters to show she's excited. The chair cost about $100 to make. As Evelyn gets bigger, she'll move into other chairs that will cost thousands of dollars. Her mother says they're preparing themselves for those bills. Dr. Bev Wilson, a pediatric oncologist, says she was amazed when Evelyn first came into her office in the chair, bumping into staff to get their attention. The doctor had never seen a child so young in a wheelchair. "She looked like any adult or older child would in a wheelchair," Wilson recalls. "She was turning around in circles, backing up." The chair gives Evelyn freedom, she says. "Normally, she would be propped in a chair or a seat or a stroller somewhere. This has allowed her to explore her environment just like a crawling child would." Wilson adds that she would recommend a "rigged up" wheelchair like Evelyn's to parents of other paralyzed youngsters. Brad Moore, away from home on a two-week work stretch at a diamond mine in the Northwest Territories, says over that phone that he's proud of his little girl. "The willpower that she has, and how adaptable she is to her situation, is something I never really expected. And how quickly she's grasping it has really blown me away." He wants her to grow up knowing that she can do anything, he says. "Nothing can stop her." One-year-old Eva Moore plays at an indoor play ground in Edmonton Alta, on Tuesday August 9, 2016. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson) One-year-old Eva Moore plays with other kids on bikes at an indoor play ground in Edmonton Alta, on Tuesday August 9, 2016. (Jason Franson / THE CANADIAN PRESS)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5562
__label__cc	0.619641	0.380359	The Great Big Peace'n'Love'n'Understanding Bike Blog Roundup Posted by Sally Hinchcliffe on Monday 18th of August 2014 Welcome to the bumper two-for-the-price-of-one Bike Blog Roundup - we can't be the only ones who've returned from a week off to find that somehow more than a week's work has accumulated in our absence. This was the fortnight when a council discovered it would rather hand money back to the government than encourage any more of them pesky cyclists to the area - is it time to treat the New Forest's upcoming Wiggle sportive as cycling's 'Pride' parade? Indeed with cyclists sometimes treated as if we were separate species, ones who can be bullied with a motorised weapon, we do appear to have greater enemies out there than each other, although a bit less of the old circular firing squad would sometimes be welcome. Still, all is not lost, with one bike hater in the US swapping her windshield perspective for a handlebar one, and in good news for lovers of laddish humour, it's OK to like Top Gear again, or at least James May. Cycling for everyone But is cycling for everyone, or really just something that mostly appeals to fit white people? Is cycle campaigning just white men shouting at each other - and has the recession taken the diversity out of local bike movements? In fact it turns out that cycling is one of the few things that the rich and poor have in common in the US - and equally helps the poor in Denmark and the Netherlands, where the diversity of people who cycle there is captured in one video in Utrecht, although even we are not entirely sure that a rather expensive cargo bike is quite the answer the homeless were looking for, even in the Netherlands. For others, cycling can be a way to manage otherwise debilitating conditions and, while not itself a cure for cancer, can help keep a cancer patient relatively healthy - until she stopped. Which is why it's all the more important that we have bikes and bridges that anyone can use - and reach out women perhaps through the medium of tea. And to help with this, please do fill in this survey on cycling with children whether you have any of the little darlings or not. Meanwhile, if we do want to make sure cycling is for everyone, we need to ensure we're campaigning for infrastructure in poorer neighbourhoods as well as in rich ones - and accept the odd compromise, like a truck or even a tractor on a cycle path (in the right context) or taking space away from pavements as long as pedestrian comfort isn't compromised. And when things go wrong - when motorways roar away while bike paths stagnate and pedestrians are reduced to carrying flags we need to make sure we blame the right people, including ourselves. We need to stop cheering every minute increase in cycling as if it is significant - and maybe protest a little more, like cyclists have done over the continuing lack of safety at Kings Cross, or an unfinished cycle path in Clerkenwell, or those marking the ten year delay building a cycle path after a fatality in Rye, or, further afield, the good people of Omaha who want their cycle czar back or the people of Toronto who finally got their protected parking lane although the city hasn't exactly gone mad with the bollards. We have a dream... Or specifically, Joe Costello does, of a dream cycle way, while the people of Cleveland dream of repurposing their old streetcar network for bikes - and California is already making great use of an old railway tunnel. Copenhagen's green wave is spreading through the city while Melbourne gets the elevated cycleway bug, although the jury is still out on its usefulness, and even in Glasgow, there's a piece of infrastructure that isn't crap, just a bit isolated while Pittsburgh's first protected bike lane is almost ready (and already in use). Meanwhile, Houten proves wonderful for cycling just (whisper it) a bit dead for everything else. And, just like a dream, pop up bikeways are taking America by storm - but only for a day - and a DC cyclist reminds us that protected bike lanes are brilliant - until they end. Or is it a nightmare? Of course, even a one-day popup cycleway might be an improvement on some of the stuff we get to keep, like this nice gravel track for cyclists who for some reason would prefer to use the nice smooth promenade, or a national route that gets completely blocked by roadworks or a cycle path that just ends. Which is a bit daft, because if you want to cut pavement cycling by 70% then installing a better bike lane is the way to do it - and taming cars makes life safer for pedestrians as well. Consultation watch Jusst because it's summer, doesn't mean the consultations have stopped (in fact some conspiracy theorists might argue the opposite) with the London Cycling Design Standards greeted by most cycle campaigns as a mixed bag: the LCC gives them a guarded welcome, especially the cycling level of service idea, us criticising the level of detail and objectivity especially in the distinction between 'movement' and 'place' (of which more anon), and the CTC find them good by UK standards but that weaknesses remain. Elsewhere in London, Southwark Cyclists were responding to Quietway plans, pointing out that junctions are key (and Quietway money shouldn't get spent on non-cyclign stuff) and while it's an improvement, will it allow children to cycle independently to school? In the City of London they're rolling out more two-way cycling on one-way streets while Ranty looks at the proposals for an East London Crossing and wonders if a lot of little bridges mightn't be a better idea. Further afield, plans for a Cycle Point in Ely are out to tender, changes in Cambridge will acheive little without enforcing speed limits and restricting traffic, Coventry proposes yet more shared use pavements and Glasgow council offers another nonsultation while East Dunbartonshire actually listens. And finally, it turns out that the DfT already knew its plan to raise speed limits for lorries will kill more cyclists - it just doesn't seem to care. Movement vs place There was a fair bit of discussion on twitter about movement and place this week, not all of it entirely comprehensible, but Rachel Aldred feels we need to rethink our own understanding of the two concepts. Whatever the precise definitions, many blogs seemed to touch on the subject: in Belfast, a slower bike gives Ellen Murray whole new perspective on the city while Cycling with Heels argues that if you get the infrastructure right then we can all slow down. For the Calgary Herald Canadian campgrounds may be the model for people-friendly streets while a visit to Detroit's slow roll shows how restoring a sense of 'place' can be part of a city's revival - sadly, not a lesson that Musselburgh has absorbed where a town centre refurbishment gets downgraded to 'a bit more parking' - and it's not just an issue for cities; rural areas need bike lanes too. Meanwhile California finally drops 'levels of service' as a measure - the number of cars you can push through a road, while Mexico City grants 'the right to mobility' to all citizens, regardless of how they travel. On the buses But how about if that's by bus? As Easy as Riding a Bike argues that space needs to be taken from private cars not buses - and equally, bus projects shouldn't make life harder for people on bikes.Rachel Aldred has a go at modelling bike bus interactions to see how they hold each other up - while over the Irish sea, Dublin's trams could be an opportunity for everyone. Space for Parking Of course, that might mean taking away space from parking which would never do, especially not in Fleet where the stations upgrade has brought plenty of space for parking but still no word on when the cycle parking will be restored. And even in Amsterdam it seems that car parking takes up phenomenal amounts of space - although at least in the Netherlands so do bikes (and in Pittsburgh it turns out that if you want decent parking at your supermarket you just have to ask). Meanwhile, if you've ever wanted to quantify just how badly someone has parked their car, science is at hand It's the economy, stupid Meanwhile, although we're happy to subsidise trams but claim cycling infrastructure is unaffordable, the UK's cyclists roll on, saving their cities millions while car drivers continue to be subsidised. As Elly Blue continues to spread the word about how bikes can save the economy, a Toronto company discovers that basically stealing people's bikes from a public street is really, really bad PR. That cycling revolution in full One year on after the Prime Minister announced a 'cycling revolution' - just how is it going? Well British Cycling tells it like it is, while Chris Boardman points out it's ridiculous for the government to keep spending more money on roads while Carsick Glasgow trumpets the Commonwealth Games legacy. In London, cyclists wonder if Boris will fulfil his own cycling promises before he disappears off to become an MP, while in Bristol, the much vaunted new cycling spending is just 5% of the transport budget - while 8% of journeys are already made by bike (but it's still doing a lot better than Renfrewshire council. Fortunately, according to a Glasgow MSP anyway, people don't need infrastructure, they just need a little encouragement to take up cycling; this may be why Glasgow's public bike counter risks causing very public embarrassment, as public encouragement campaigns tend to work about as well as share the road ones do. Perhaps what we need is a little inter-city rivalry, which is driving ambitious bike plans in Washington State. Justice, what justice As a cyclist finally wins a three-year battle for compensation after life changing injuries, we also found out what it takes for someone to get a prison term for killing cyclists (basically 67 previous driving convictions). Still, at least punishment was swift for one road-raging and now ex- bus driver, while sometimes, just sometimes, there is a little poetic justice in the world. If you're looking for data, you're in the right place with 700 cities ordered by cycling mode share, not to mention all 19,000 cycle casualties in 2013 mapped. Velomondial has pulled together resources from the Dutch cycling experts while Jersey's helmet law prompts the LCC to sum up the state of the knowledge when it comes to bike helmets. Far more interestingly, road closures for the visit of the Tour de France dramatically improved air quality, while researchers in Settle are using bikes to monitor air quality. In London, TfL discover removing the centre lines does actuall slow traffic. Unsurprisingly, states where more people walk and cycle healthier overall - whereas, slightly more surprisingly, if everyone in Portland left their bike at home it wouldn't have that much of an impact on traffic, partly because it's already at a standstill, and besides it already happens every time it rains. Finally, non-surprising non-figure of the week was the carnage that America's bike share schemes are failing to bring to the streets - the only real casualty has been the company that runs them. Meanwhile, travelling bike bloggers everywhere bring back reports: from a bike commute in Kampala to braving the streets of New York. A trip to Copenhagen from Chattanooga is an eye opener, while the BBC contrasts cycling in Utrecht with London. A visitor from New Zealand finds cyclists in Oxford do so despite the infrastructure while even if you're mixing with traffic in the Netherlands it's so slow and scarce, it barely matters, while the bikes just flow like water. Sometimes you don't even have to visit - Kim Harding is inspired by Dublin over the internet, whereas you can see Glasgow's bike network isn't exactly joined up just by looking on Google. The next time someone calls you a twat for riding a bike ... well, words fail me The Great Big 'it's the Environment, Stupid' Bike Blog Roundup The Great Big 'Don't Panic' Bike Blog Roundup The Great Big Putting the 'Miss' in Near Miss Bike Blog Roundup The Great Big 'Dutch Enough For Ya?' Bike Blog Roundup The Great Big 'Only Connect' Bike Blog Roundup	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5564
__label__cc	0.728901	0.271099	ASEAN, By the Numbers, Culture, education, Governance, Indonesia By the Numbers: Indonesia’s New School Curriculum by cogitASIA Staff • August 8, 2013 • 6 Comments Indonesia’s Ministry of Education and Culture launched a new curriculum in over 6,000 schools across the country on July 15. Initially, the ministry planned to launch the program of studies in over 100,000 schools, but reduced its target when many schools said they were not prepared to implement it. The curriculum has drawn fierce criticism, especially from the opposition Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle. The new program is designed to teach students to be tolerant and peaceful by dropping primary education in English, math, and science in favor of religious studies and civic education courses. The ministry says math and science lessons will be integrated into the new classes. A sample from the curriculum requires students to learn discipline by studying how electrons remain in their orbits. We look at Indonesia’s efforts to revise the curriculum by the numbers. The amount of money allocated to the implementation of the new curriculum. The Ministry of Education and Culture was criticized for hastily implementing the curriculum in order to spend government funds. Teacher of Sentarum elementary school in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Source: CIFOR’s flickr photostream, used under a creative commons license. The number of teachers the ministry enlisted to be trained in the curriculum. Minister of Education and Culture Mohammed Nuh said he hopes the curriculum will be implemented throughout the archipelago by 2015, but that only a small number of schools were ready in July 2013. The number of days of training teachers will receive before being asked to implement the new program in their classrooms. The ministry’s director general for secondary education Hamid Muhammad said teachers should easily be comfortable with the new curriculum after this training period. 5th, 6th, and 8th The school grades for which there are not yet textbooks designed for use with the new program of studies. Nuh announced the curriculum will apply to students who are starting first, fourth, seventh, and tenth grades this year. Beginning in 2014, the ministry will need to appropriate additional funds to pay for textbooks for all grades. The percentage of the national budget that is constitutionally mandated to go toward education. Most political parties agree that access to education, rather than the curriculum, is the most daunting challenge facing Indonesian educators and policymakers. This is because some 18 ministries usually stake claim to the education budget for programs related to their agencies. Major political leaders have argued for the need to regularly review the budget in order to ensure efficient use of government funds. ← “Five Eyes” and the Australia-U.S. Joint Stake in Cybersecurity Will Australia Choose a Leader? → 6 comments for “By the Numbers: Indonesia’s New School Curriculum” Anggana Bunawan that’s such great yet valid number to reveal that actually Indonesia not ready to implement those “Dream” curriculum… this “flash innovation” just to fulfill some “budget” ego to be spend during year of 2013. new curriculum by 5 days of training.. “Wake Up”!!!! The local newspaper just published a story today that most of the students in targeted schools have not even received their textbooks. When asked, the ministry’s response was: get creative, search the materials on the internet, and photocopy them! Pingback: More Religion, Less Science in Indonesia School Reform · Global Voices Pingback: Więcej religii, mniej nauk ścisłych po reformie szkolnictwa w Indonezji · Global Voices po polsku Pingback: Fanovana Ny Fandaharam-pianarana Any Indonezia, Mibahan-toerana Kokoa Ny Finoana, Ary Mihena Ny Siansa · Global Voices teny Malagasy Pingback: Mais religião, menos ciência na reforma escolar da Indonésia · Global Voices em Português	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5566
__label__wiki	0.805976	0.805976	9 American Foods That Have Been Banned In Other Countries No one else is eating them, why the hell are we? By Sienna Livermore Instagram/Delishdotcom You want to believe you can put your trust in anything the FDA approves, but that's not necessarily true. The following foods are commonly eaten in America (seriously—probably on a daily basis, too), but have been outlawed in other countries due to their toxicity to humans. If you're eating anything on this list, it might be time to rethink your diet. 1 Artificial Food Dyes Where it's found: Cereals, baked goods, candy, sports drinks, soda, macaroni and cheese, and more Why it's bad: Dyes might make your food look pretty, but they're made from chemicals derived from petroleum, and in case you didn't know, that's also used to make gasoline, diesel, and tar. If it fuels your car, it shouldn't fuel you. 2 Farmed Salmon Why it's bad: If you're doubling up your salmon intake because of all the amazing health benefits of those omega-3 fatty acids, you need to consider if you're buying wild caught or farm-raised. Farmed salmon are raised on an unnatural diet of grains, antibiotics, and other drugs, leaving the fish with gray flesh, which is then pinkened with synthetic astaxanthin made from petrochemicals. 3 Brominated Vegetable Oil Where it's found: Sports drinks and citrus flavored soda Why it's bad: The main ingredient is a poisonous chemical that is toxic and corrosive to the body, having been linked to organ system damage, birth defects, schizophrenia, and more (if those weren't terrifying enough). 4 Olestra Candace Braun Davison Where it's found: Fat-free potato chips and French fries Why it's bad: Lower calorie counts aren't always worth it when the product is made with cooking oil substitute Olestra, which inhibits your bodys ability to absorb vitamins. 5 Azodicarbonamide Where it's found: Frozen dinners, boxed pasta, packaged baked goods, various breads Why it's bad: This chemical, which helps bleach flour quickly, is also used in foamed plastics, and has been linked to asthma. 6 Synthetic Hormones (rBGH and rBST) Where it's found: Milk and dairy products Why it's bad: You've probably heard about the dangers of synthetic hormones by now, so it's borderline insane that they're still legal in the United States. Cows treated with them can become infertile and develop inflamed udders, so if we think humans are immune to the effects, we're wrong. The hormones have been linked to breast, colon, and prostate cancer, so it's definitely not something to mess around with. 7 BHA & BHT Matt Haas Where it's found: Cereal, gum, butter, meat, mixed nuts Why it's bad: They help keep food from becoming rancid, which is good in theory, but these chemicals have been proven to cause cancer in rats, and the risk of causing cancer in humans is not one worth taking. 8 Arsenic Where it's found: Poultry Why it's bad: Arsenic in chicken feed promotes growth and boosts pigmentation, which in turn makes the chicken flesh look much more pink (and probably appear healthier), but it's anything but. Arsenic is classified as a human carcinogen by the Environmental Protection Agency, so eat at your own risk. 9 Potassium Bromate Where it's found: Wraps, rolls, flatbread, bagel chips, breadcrumbs Why it's bad: Made with the same harmful chemical as brominated vegetable oil, brominated flour helps with decreasing baking time and cost, but is the convenience worth the risk of kidney damage, cancer, and nervous system damage? Sienna Livermore Contributing Editor Sienna Livermore is a contributing editor at BestProducts.com and GoodHousekeeping.com covering best-selling products and things you just can't live without; she previously worked at Delish and House Beautiful, writing food news and recipe stories, as well as covering home decor, design trends, and travel guides. 5 American Food Brands That Are No Longer American Contaminated Japanese Foods Banned in More Countries Banned Food 15 Street Foods From Around The World You Have To Try Study Reveals Which Foods Americans Always Have On Hand 9 Foods to Never Eat on a Date	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5576
__label__wiki	0.890794	0.890794	Conservatives to support parents in mourning New conservative government to extend EI parental leave to parents in mourning A new Conservative government will ensure that EI parental leave is extended for eight weeks following the death of a baby, affording parents experiencing unimaginable tragedy a much-needed opportunity to begin coping with their loss. “With this policy,... Justin Trudeau is misleading Canadians about the Conservative plan to support health care Conservatives plan to increase health care transfers to the provinces by at least 3% per year When it comes to improving Canada’s health care system, Canadians can only trust a Conservative Government led by Prime Minister Andrew Scheer. Justin Trudeau is simply not as advertised. Under a Conservative government, funding... Justin Trudeau supported 2008 Liberal-NDP Coalition Justin Trudeau signed letter endorsing a Liberal-NDP coalition in 2008, just months after first being elected as a Member of Parliament Justin Trudeau will pay any price to hold onto power. He was willing to do it in 2008 and he is willing to do it now. As a newly... 100 Day Action Plan: Andrew Scheer will meet with Premiers after the New Year New Conservative government will work with provinces to break down trade barriers In his first 100 days as Prime Minister, Andrew Scheer will meet with Canada’s Premiers to establish a new interprovincial free trade agreement that will create jobs and opportunities for Canadians from coast to coast. Scheer will host... Experts agree Conservatives have realistic fiscal plan for infrastructure projects Liberals misrepresenting Conservative plan to support infrastructure Justin Trudeau is lying and misrepresenting the Conservative plan to support infrastructure projects across Canada. Let’s look at the facts.Public policy expert Jack Mintz confirmed that the Conservative plan only “delays” infrastructure spending by three years. He also confirmed that these delays only... 100 Day Action Plan: The Get Ahead Fiscal Update As Prime Minister, Andrew Scheer will bring much-needed relief to Canadians right away As Prime Minister, Andrew Scheer will convene Parliament in the first 100 days to pass a fiscal update that will put more money back into the pockets of Canadians. Scheer said a new Conservative government will waste... Justin Trudeau and the NDP: The coalition you can’t afford Yesterday, the NDP let the cat out of the bag: They are planning to form a coalition government with Justin Trudeau if Canadians don’t elect a Conservative majority government on Oct. 21. When asked about it today, Trudeau did not rule out a Liberal/NDP coalition, which would see NDP MPs... Andrew Scheer names Co-Chairs of committee to cut corporate welfare Taxpayer handouts to wealthy executives, shareholders, and foreign companies to be eliminated, savings to be redirected to Canadians Today, Andrew Scheer announced that as Prime Minister he will appoint Kevin Falcon, the former deputy premier and finance minister of British Columbia, and Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, the former president and CEO of... Fact Check: Trudeau is desperately lying about our Conservative plan to build infrastructure Justin Trudeau failed to deliver the infrastructure he promised to Canadians The independent Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) confirmed that Justin Trudeau was unable to deliver 40% of the budgeted infrastructure he promised. In contrast Andrew Scheer will extend the Investing in Canada Plan by an additional three years so that... Scheer to lay out 100 Day Action Plan Conservatives will spend final week outlining government agenda for first 100 days Over the next several days, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will announce the first things a new Conservative government will do during its first 100 days in office. “Canadians are getting ready to elect a new government and I...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5577
__label__wiki	0.556472	0.556472	AHB to AHB Lite Bus Bridge (70112) RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5 dual mode Baseband Controller 7 track Ultra High Density standard cell library at TSMC 40 nm Assisting the Customer to Get the Certification of USB 3.0 Host Controller, Faraday Sets A Great Milestone for Its and USB 3.0's Market Expansion in the Industry Hsinchu, Taiwan, May 20, 2010 -- Faraday Technology Corporation (TAIEX: 3035) today announced that the USB 3.0 host controller of its customer, Fresco Logic, has passed USB-IF certification and obtained the xHCI controller logo. This controller, developed based on Faraday's PHY, is the first certified USB 3.0 host controller in Taiwan and one of the only two in the world. In light of the enormous market opportunities of the USB 3.0, the certification sets a great milestone for Faraday's future market expansion in the PC peripherals and multimedia applications. "Faraday has played an important role in the development of the host controller since PHY is quite a key component within," said Y.K. Tseng, Associate Vice President at Faraday. "Beyond the basic specification requirements, to ensure the controller's compatibility with various devices, Faraday, at the initial stage of PHY design, has strived to take precautions against all risks possibly resulting from noises, packaging, and circuit boards, leaving sufficient margin and tolerance on the board. Thus, our customers have no worries about compatibility of chips and system products, and get their products certified in one shot. Faraday has launched its USB 3.0 solutions at 0.13um, 0.11um and 90nm, and will gradually complete the portfolio at advanced process nodes. Further, the more competitive versions with lower power consumption and smaller areas are under developing as well." This USB 3.0 host controller was certified in the workshop held in Portland, Oregon at the end of April this year. The technology barrier of host controller is high and the specifications are strict, so the certification presents not only its perfect compatibility, but also considerable meaning to the market expansion. "The on-time certification of the host controller is attributed to Fresco Logic's leadership in host controller technology, Faraday's abundant experiences in USB PHY development, and our close cooperation and partnership," said Steve Wang, Chief Strategy Officer at Faraday. "By assisting Fresco Logic to develop this controller, Faraday has involved much about the host specifications, making Faraday more hands-on and competitive on ensuring compatibility for device-end customers' products. Moreover, there was only one supplier of host controller that passed the certification in the past, as the certification of Fresco Logic's host controller, the situation will be changed, and the system houses will have another choice of even more competitive, excellent, and compatible host solution. We are highly confident that this will consequently help with USB 3.0's popularization and penetration into the industry." About Faraday Technology Corporation Faraday Technology Corporation is a leading fabless ASIC and silicon IP provider. The company's broad silicon IP portfolio includes Cell Library, Memory Compiler, ARM-compliant CPUs, DDRI/II/III, MPEG4, H.264, USB 2.0/3.0, 10/100 Ethernet, Serial ATA, and PCI Express. With 2009 revenue of US$160 million, Faraday is one of the largest fabless ASIC companies in the Asia-Pacific region, and it also has a significant presence in other world-wide markets. Headquartered in Taiwan, Faraday has service and support offices around the world, including the U.S., Japan, Europe, and China. For more information, please visit : www.faraday-tech.com Contact Faraday Technology Corp. Fill out this form for contacting a Faraday Technology Corp. representative. Example: USB 3.0 host controller IP Cores Faraday Technology Corp. Hot IP USB 3.0 PHY; UMC 28nm HPC_Plus +RVT+LVT Logic Process 40nm LP DDR3/4 LPDDR23 COMBO PHY DATA Block for Flip Chip usage Specialty Analog ESD IO IP, 0.9V Operations, UMC 28nm HPM process See Faraday Technology Corp. IP >> Synopsys' DesignWare SuperSpeed USB 3.0 xHCI Host Controller IP Receives USB-IF Certification Renesas Electronics Receives USB-IF Certification for its Second Generation USB 3.0 Host Controller and USB 3.0 IP Core Faraday Technology and Fresco Logic Partner to Validate SuperSpeed USB PHY (USB 3.0) with SuperSpeed Digital xHCI Host and Device Controller PLDA USB 3.0 IP Reaches Key Milestone with 100th Design Win Renesas Electronics Ramps Up Production of USB 3.0 Host Controllers to Six Million Units Per Month See Faraday Technology Corp. Latest News >>	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5582
__label__wiki	0.963836	0.963836	Christie: Iran deal is Obama's 'worst' action The New Jersey Governor denounced the nuclear deal during a town hall Friday in Davenport. Christie: Iran deal is Obama's 'worst' action The New Jersey Governor denounced the nuclear deal during a town hall Friday in Davenport. Check out this story on desmoinesregister.com: http://dmreg.co/1RZhREL Joel Aschbrenner, jaschbrenn@dmreg.com Published 6:09 p.m. CT July 24, 2015 \| Updated 7:30 p.m. CT July 24, 2015 GOP 2016 potential presidential candidate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is greeted by retired Navy veteran John Terfler, of Rock Island, Ill., Friday, July, 24, 2015, in Davenport, Iowa. (Louis Brems/Quad City Times via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT(Photo: AP) Davenport – The Iran nuclear deal is the "single worst" thing to come from the Obama Administration, Republican presidential Chris Christie said Friday during a town hall here. In the wide-ranging discussion, the New Jersey governor answered questions about gun control, the Renewable Fuels Standard, same-sex marriage, immigration and military spending. But he spent much of his opening remarks denouncing the deal that lifts economic sanctions on Iran in exchange for curtailing its nuclear program. "What the president has done in the past 10 days, I believe, is a thing that we will look back on historically as the single worst and most dangerous thing he's done in his presidency," Christie said. Christie said he would have increased the sanctions on Iran and convinced U.S. allies to do the same in order to broker a better deal. Speaking for 95 minutes in the Jersey Grille sports bar, Christie answered audience questions for about an hour. Republican presidential candidate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie conducts a town hall meeting at the Jersey Grille, 5255 Jersey Ridge Rd., Friday July 24, 2015, in Davenport, Iowa. (Todd Mizener/The Dispatch via AP) (Photo: AP) Asked about so-called sanctuary cities — jurisdictions that do not hold arrested undocumented immigrants to be deported — Christie said immigration laws should be enforced. The same goes for marijuana laws, he said. If he is elected "every federal law that is on the books will be enforced and if Congress doesn't like the law, then change it," he said. Iowa joined the medical marijuana debate last year when it legalized use of a type of cannabis oil for people who suffer from seizures. Following the town hall, Christie walked through Street Fest in downtown Davenport, where he shook hands, ate a bacon-wrapped, deep-fried Oreo and bought a bracelet for his daughter. One heckler yelled "Go back to Jersey." GOP 2016 potential presidential candidate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is greeted by Mylo's Greek Food owner Maggie Evangelou, of Chicago, at Bix Street Fest, Friday, July, 24, 2015, in Davenport, Iowa. (Louis Brems/Quad City Times via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT (Photo: AP) Several likely Republican caucusgoers interviewed said they liked Christie's straight-forward talk but weren't ready to commit to him, or liked other candidates more. Sheila Baustian, a farmer from Davenport, said former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush are her two favorite candidates but she is considering Christie. Download Iowa Caucuses app Candidate tracker Full Iowa Caucus coverage "I believe he would do what he says he would do and I think he has strong morals and character," she said. Christie has drawn relatively large crowds at his events in Iowa, but has remained near the bottom of the polls. In the most recent Iowa Poll, 4 percent of likely Republican caucus-goers listed Christie as their first choice. SETTING: Dining room of Jersey Grille in Davenport CROWD: About 160 people filled the sports bar REACTION: Audience members applauded on several occasions, including when Christie denounced President Barack Obama's Iran deal and when he talked about cutting jobs at the IRS as part of tax reform. Christie got laughs when he alluded to about Gov. Terry Branstad's age. WHAT'S NEXT: Christie attended Street Fest in downtown Davenport and is scheduled to attend the Clinton County Hog Roast in Comanche Friday evening. He has three public events scheduled Saturday in Des Moines and Ankeny. Read or Share this story: http://dmreg.co/1RZhREL	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5583
__label__wiki	0.891778	0.891778	Try Devex Pro Membership & services Devex is the media platform for the global development community Try Devex ProNew Career Account Get funding access Recruiting insight Talent advisory Recruitment Account Devex LIVE Devex World 2020 Careers at Devex Turning The Tide My Devex Update my profile % complete Account & privacy settings Manage my jobs David Miliband is president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, where he oversees the agency’s humanitarian relief operations in more than 30 war-affected countries and its refugee resettlement and assistance programs in 25 United States cities. From 2007 to 2010, Miliband was the 74th secretary of state for foreign affairs of the United Kingdom, driving advancements in human rights and representing the U.K. throughout the world. Miliband graduated from Oxford University in 1987 with a first class honors degree in philosophy, politics and economics, and received a master’s degree in political science in 1989 from MIT. The World Humanitarian Summit is an opportunity to enact reform and deliver better, evidence-based aid Better aid means moving from being a sector to a high-performing and dynamic system. David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, offers three calls to action ahead of the World Humanitarian Summit #SustainDev The SDGs risk failing the most vulnerable in fragile states International Rescue Committee President and CEO David Miliband calls on leaders to set tailored objectives for the basic needs of civilians in conflict states within the broader mandate of the SDGs. These "floor targets" would provide a measure to hold the international community to account. See all articles by David Miliband Devex is the media platform for the global development community. A social enterprise, we connect and inform 1,036,000+ development, health, humanitarian, and sustainability professionals through news, business intelligence, and funding & career opportunities so you can do more good for more people. We invite you to join us. About Devex © Copyright 2000 - 2020 Devex \|User Agreement	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5586
__label__cc	0.663018	0.336982	Home » Marvel Comics » Comic Book Review: Ultimate Spider-Man #106 Comic Book Review: Ultimate Spider-Man #106 March 11, 2007RokkMarvel Comics, Spider-Man1 The Revolution always enjoys the latest issue of Ultimate Spider-Man. I really dig the nice simple purity of the Spider-Man that Bendis is giving us on this title. Ultimate Spider-Man is free from all the mistakes and slip-ups that burden the 616 version of Spider-Man. Bendis manages to give us a fun title that is a blast to read each and every month. There is no doubt in my mind that Ultimate Spider-Man #106 is going to be another great read. Let’s hit this review. Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Penciler: Mark Bagley Inker: Drew Hennessy Art Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10 Story Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10 Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10 Synopsis: We begin with the Wrecking Crew cleaning up the Parker household and the other homes damaged by the huge brawl a couple of issues ago. Peter goes into his house to grab his spare web-shooters and his spare costume. While Peter is packing his stuff, he is completely dreading having to call Kitty Pryde and tell her that they are no longer dating. We cut to Peter and MJ visiting Aunt May at her hospital room. Aunt May is surprised that Mary Jane knew that Peter was Spider-Man this entire time. They are watching the news where a reporter talks about “Spider-Man Mania” that is sweeping New York City in the wake of the Spider-Man DVD that was released a little while ago, Spider-Man’s fight with the Green Goblin in Queens (fabricated by Nick Fury to cover the events of the Clone Saga) and Nick Fury coming out and giving public support for Spider-Man. We shift to Kingpin watching the same news cast. Fisk is irritated and asks his assistant why he is showing him this news cast. Kingpin’s assistant informs Kingpin that he recently purchased a company called CG Enterprises who in turn owns C and C Licensing. And C and C Licensing owns the global rights to Spider-Man. That the Kingpin has a nine months window for merchandizing to capitalize on Spider-Man’s popularity. Kingpin orders his assistant to take any sublicense offer and any media offer. To flood the town with Spider-Man merchandise. To run it into the ground. We then shift to Peter putting on the Spider-Man costume and grabbing MJ and web-slinging them across town to the Baxter Building. There, Mr. Fantastic runs some more tests on MJ to make sure she is all right from the events during the Clone Saga. While Reed is running the tests on MJ, Peter goes to the Daily Bugle to see if he still has a job. We cut to Peter talking with J.J. Jameson. J.J. tells Peter that he is fired. Peter responds that his Aunt had a heart attack and his home was destroyed. That is why he didn’t come to work. J.J. tells Peter that he can keep his job. Peter then asks for a raise and more hours. Ben Urich then asks Peter if he saw the fight between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin near his house in Queens. Peter says that he did see the fight. J.J. tells Ben to take pictures of Peter’s destroyed house and run an article about Peter’s witness to the fight. J.J. then tells Peter he can have a tiny raise and he can work the weekend edition. Peter thanks J.J. and comments that J.J. is an awesome guy and Peter doesn’t know why everyone thinks J.J. is such a jerk. We then cut to Kingpin and his men meeting with a costumed mercenary. The costumed character tells Kingpin that he kills people. The Kingpin doesn’t believe it and says that the costumed guy is working for the police as an undercover agent. The Kingpin takes out the costumed guy and pulls off his mask. It is Shang-Chi. Shang-Chi then manages a dramatic escape. We shift to some of Kingpin’s thugs tracking down Shang-Chi to the roof of the building. Suddenly, Daredevil appears on the scene and takes out Kingpin’s thugs. Daredevil then tells Shang-Chi that he is putting together a group and Shang-Chi would be a perfect member. We cut back to the Baxter Building where Mr. Fantastic announces that all of Mary Jane’s test results came back normal. MJ then tells Reed about her terrible nightmares. Sue Storm says that it is typical to have post-traumatic stress and that MJ should probably see a therapist. We then shift to Mary Jane and Peter arriving at school. Matt Murdock approaches Peter and says he wants to talk. Peter tells MJ to go into the school. Peter recognizes Matt’s voice and knows that he is Daredevil. Matt then tells Peter to suit up at Spider-Man and meet him at eight o’clock tonight. That they are going to kill the Kingpin. Matt then walks off. We cut to Peter and MJ in class. MJ writes a note to Peter asking him if he called Kitty yet to break up with her. Peter writes back that he has not. MJ writes that Peter is just making it worse for Kitty. Peter writes back that he knows that fact. Suddenly, the principal walks into the room and says that he is here to introduce a new student to the class. That this student is famous. We see Kitty Pryde enter the classroom. Peter is stunned. End of issue. The Good: Ultimate Spider-Man #106 was another good read. Bendis delivers a nice slower paced issue that gives the reader an opportunity to catch their breath and get set and ready for the next big story arc. And what a cool story arc we are in store for. Daredevil forming his own band of urban “Marvel Knights” heroes in order to take down Kingpin for once and for all. This should be one action packed and exciting story arc. Kingpin is a classic Spider-Man villain that the reader loves to hate. Plus, this gives Bendis the opportunity to give some attention the ultimate versions of certain characters that we haven’t seen much of before. Shang-Chi is a great choice for Daredevil’s team. I have always liked the 616 version of Shag-Chi, so I’m certainly psyched to see Shang-Chi appear in this story arc. I hope that Bendis can do a good job with Shang-Chi’s character. I would imagine that Daredevil will also recruit Moon Knight, Black Cat and possibly Electra to round out the rest of the team. This cast of characters should certainly provide for some entertaining chemistry. I’m definitely interested to see how Daredevil can co-exist with Spider-Man. Given the fact that the last meeting between the two was less than pleasant, I’m curious to see if Daredevil has changed his stance on Spider-Man’s decision to be a masked vigilante. I love the fact that Kingpin owns the rights to Spider-Man’s likeness. How pleasantly ironic is that? This is just another way that Bendis is able to create plotlines designed to annoy Spider-Man and to make his life difficult. You know that this is going to drive Peter crazy once he discovers this fact. Bendis drops a big bomb on the reader with the ending of this issue. I definitely didn’t expect to see Kitty transferring into Peter’s high school. I love it. Bendis has a real talent for constantly putting Peter in one uncomfortable position after another. And this one is certainly an extremely awkward position for Peter to be in. This should prove to be a rather entertaining plotline. I’m looking forward to seeing how Peter handles this dilemma. As always, Bendis serves up plenty of good dialogue. I always enjoy Bendis’ snappy, fast paced and witty dialogue. It definitely is a good match for a character like Spider-Man. Plus, Bendis has a real knack for writing conceivable and realistic dialogue for teen-agrees. Bendis must spend a lot of time in malls eavesdropping on teen-agers in order to get the lingo down right. And Bendis’s strong dialogue allows him to create wonderful chemistry between the various characters. It also lends to wonderfully well developed personalities. All the characters on Ultimate Spider-Man are fully fleshed out and seem so realistic. It helps to get the reader attached to Peter and Mary Jane. The Bad: No complaints with this issue. Overall: Ultimate Spider-Man #106 is another solid read. Bendis has put together something extremely special with his run on Ultimate Spider-Man. The fact that Bendis has been on this title for over one hundred consecutive issues is a real accomplishment in and of itself. But, add to that the fact that Bendis has made this title a consistently good read each and every month during his entire run and you get a run that is certainly historic. Shiny Butter Knife March 16, 2007 at 4:51 pm I definitely agree with you on this one. Rather, all through this one. I’ve been reading Ultimate Spider-Man for a few years now, and I like what Bendis has done with it. Great review. Couple typos through the thing, though. Might wanna look into those. Anyhow, good job. (might’ve double posted this one. browser’s glitching on me, so if I did, my bad)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0087.json.gz/line5593

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