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Sony PlayStation Vita Review: Full-Power Gaming, Portable Package
It's the most powerful handheld console ever made. But is it enough to get you to put down your iPhone?
Okay, so: The obvious question here, in 2012, is "Is there any reason to buy a dedicated portable gaming system when I already have a smartphone?" And I will say yes. I'm not a hardcore gamer, and I found the Vita to be not just the most powerful handheld console ever made, but also an awful lot of fun.
The Vita, like the PlayStation Portable (PSP) it replaces, introduces a new type of physical media (a little memory card, in this case, in size somewhere between a microSD card and a regular-sized SD card). The system is ridiculously powerful, boasting a quad-core processor and a quad-core graphics processing unit (GPU), plus 512 MB of RAM. (That's significantly more powerful than a current-gen iPad or iPhone, let alone a comparatively underpowered Nintendo 3DS.) It has a giant 5-inch OLED touchscreen, and a curious touch-sensitive back panel. It has two analog joysticks to the PSP's one. It has motion sensing. It is available with 3G. And Sony finally, thankfully makes it easy to download games over the air in addition to purchasing the little physical cards (which are all too easy to lose).
Click to launch a tour of the Vita's hardware.
The hardware is mostly very, very good. It has that oval-shaped black-and-silver Sony aesthetic, which is sort of shruggingly classy (though the front panel is very glossy and will quickly become very full of fingerprints). The screen is ridiculous. It's hard to tell until you pick a Vita up how much of a difference that extra screen space makes, compared to, especially, smartphones. It's a bigger screen than any smartphone (even the very large Samsung Galaxy Nexus), and, of course, your fingers aren't blocking it because it has actual buttons to use rather than just a touchscreen. It's super bright, painfully clear, delightfully colorful. Perky, pastel games like Touch My Katamari and Rayman Origins look absurdly cheerful.
The buttons, too, are perfect. Just the right amount of clickiness in the controls, the right amount of movement in the analog joysticks, everything as responsive as can be. Never once did I think to blame my frequent deaths in games on the controls. The touchscreen is also intuitive and responsive, years ahead of the resistive touchscreen of the Nintendo DS models. That's all helped along by the copious processing power, so games run perfectly smoothly.
The buttons, screen size, and gaming-focused hardware make it, flat out, a better "serious" gaming device than I think it's possible for a smartphone to be right now. Smartphone games are super impressive, but the best smartphone games are slight in stature, little timewasters like Angry Birds, Tiny Wings, and Words With Friends. The best games on the Vita are full-featured, absorbing titles. I've played FIFA on both iOS and on the Vita, and there's no comparison. On an iPhone, you're struggling with virtual joysticks (never a good option) on a 3.5-inch screen, made smaller by the fact that your thumbs are blocking a quarter of it. The graphics aren't as good. The options aren't as deep. You realize after playing with the Vita that smartphone games are snacks.
The Vita has a very robust OS behind its games. There has to be a way to open and close apps, adjust settings, work with maps and browsers and communication tools and cameras and all sorts of other things. Basically, there's also a smartphone in there, and I was surprised to find that it's all very thoughtfully and intuitively laid-out. Swipe up and down between your app/game shortcuts (basically, your home page). Swipe horizontally to switch between open apps/games. Close open apps/games with a little "swipe down from the corner to close" mechanism, like turning a page to be done with whatever you were doing. It's all very nice. Other reviewers have found this OS confusing. I find them confusing.
The games are crazy. Considering this is a brand-new system, which needs completely new, exclusive games (though you can download older PSP titles), I'm totally impressed with what Sony put together. The highest-profile games include FIFA, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Wipeout 2048, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Mostly, they look amazing--at first glance, almost as good as an Xbox 360 or PS3 title. After you use the system for awhile, you realize it's not quite at that level, but still, a lot of these games are seriously "wow" powerful. They're not dumbed-down for mobile play at all, which feels almost surprising at first, if you're used to the smartphone versions of games.
Sony PlayStation Vita Back Panel
Dan Bracaglia
WHAT'S BAD
Pretty much everything that's not literally playing games is disappointing. Yeah, it has a browser and Google Maps, but guaranteed, if you have a smartphone made in the last three years, your phone is better at both those tasks. (There's no email app, either, and the browser doesn't support any kind of video, not even YouTube.) The on-screen touch keyboard is especially annoying to use, since you have to reach your thumbs over the PlayStation buttons to hit the screen. The back touch panel is gimmicky; only a few games support it, and I found it very uncomfortable to use without accidentally hitting it, and not especially fun besides. (The exception is in FIFA, where the location you tap on the back panel corresponds to which part of the goal you're aiming at. Still uncomfortable to hold, but very effective.) There are some oddities in the OS, like the weirdness of having to tap twice to go into any game or app (once to open the thumbnail, another to actually launch it. Why? No idea.) And the speakers are surprisingly timid, volume-wise.
Sony's taste for proprietary media is a long-standing irritant; the Vita, for example, only supports PS Vita memory cards for things like music and movies, and they are absurdly expensive ($100 for 32GB. SD cards at that capacity cost about thirty bucks). It also is not a particularly open-minded media player, only playing a few types of video and audio files, and the media management software for your computer is very barebones.
The Vita won't fit in your pocket. Not my pocket, not your pocket, not anyone's pocket. I don't mind that, really, because the size is warranted by the screen and the buttons, and I always carry a messenger bag with me anyway. But it's something to note, because while it is fairly light and well-balanced, it is not particularly small. Battery life is rated at around four or five hours; not great, since my general rule is that a gadget should get me through a flight from New York to San Francisco. The Vita won't, though it's not incredibly far off.
Vita With Galaxy Nexus
Here's the Vita with a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, one of the bigger smartphones on the market.Dan Bracaglia
The 3G/Wi-Fi version costs $300, while the Wi-Fi-only version is $250. I'd recommend the Wi-Fi-only version. $300 is a lot for a games system, and if you want to do real multiplayer, it'd be better to have the speed of Wi-Fi anyway.
I really like the Vita. The games are great fun, it is astoundingly impressive in a technical sense, it looks excellent, and Rayman Origins is so, so good. Whether it's worth a buy depends on you: do you often find yourself wishing you had better gaming hardware on the go? Are smartphone games feeling too light, too insubstantial? Then yes, get the Vita. I don't really mind that the browser and non-gaming apps sort of suck. They're a bonus, and if your smartphone battery dies or something they might come in handy. The only real drawbacks are the price and the battery life, but I think neither should be a dealbreaker if you're hungering for some real mobile gaming. The Vita is a games system, and it's awesome at playing games.
Head On
The PlayStation Vita head-on, showing the intro to Wipeout: 2048.Dan Bracaglia
Vita: Side View
The Vita is fairly thick, but also fairly light and well-balanced.Dan Bracaglia
Vita: Rear Panel
The Vita's rear-panel is touch-sensitive. It's kind of uncomfortable to use; your fingers will naturally rest on it while playing, which is not what you want.Dan Bracaglia
Vita: Top
The top edge of the Vita hosts the power/lock button (it works just like the power/lock button on a smartphone), the slot for games or memory cards (that's the one labeled "PSVITA"), a hinge covering some various A/V and USB ports, and the volume buttons.Dan Bracaglia
Vita: Bottom
The bottom edge hosts the (proprietary, argh) power port and the headphone jack.Dan Bracaglia
Vita With iPhone
The PS Vita next to an Apple iPhone 4. The Vita is much bigger (that is a good observation).Dan Bracaglia
Vita With Games
A whole buncha games. The launch selection is pretty impressive, I'd say.Dan Bracaglia
Vita With iPad
With an iPad 2. The angle is a little odd here, but hopefully this gives a little sense of scale.Dan Bracaglia
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ACADEMY SUFFER ORIENT DEFEAT
Young Blues comfortably beaten
Pompey Academy’s bright start to their Merit League One campaign came to an abrupt halt with a 4-0 defeat to Leyton Orient at Furze Lane.
Josh Koroma’s brace and goals from Steven Alzate and Christian Owusu secured a comfortable victory for the Londoners.
The hosts had netted nine goals in their previous two encounters, but never came close to troubling Orient.
Academy coach Mikey Harris said: “It was a pretty scrappy game on a dry and bobbly pitch that was not really conducive for passing football.
“We started okay, but then conceded a poor goal after allowing their lad to cut inside and fire in a shot that beat Nick Hall far too easily at his near post.
“But to be fair to Nick, he redeemed himself a few minutes later with a world class save, getting quickly across from one post to the other and denying the striker from point-blank range.
“We were a million miles off our usual standards and told the boys at the break that we were disappointed with their performance levels.
“So we asked for a reaction and that’s what we got for the first 10 minutes of the second half.
“But then we conceded a second goal and you could immediately see the confidence drain from the players.
“Credit to Leyton Orient, who were much better than us on the day. They were energetic, pressed us well, were organised and took their chances.
“But there were not a lot of positives for us. We didn’t create any chances of note, which is unusual, so we’re bitterly disappointed.
“We’ve asked the boys to watch the game back, write a report on their own performance and also select some clips.
“Hopefully we can turn what was a very poor display into a useful learning experience that will make them better players.”
Pompey: Hall; Saidy, Wakley, Casey (Smith 21); Haitham, May, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Scutt, Joseph-Buadi; Woodward (Brooks 60), Bradbury (Mayes 76)
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Competitive Fund for Peace and Recovery
Competitive Fund
The Peace & Recovery (P&R) Program supports field experiments and related research on reducing violence and fragility, promoting peace, and preventing, managing, and recovering from crises. The program prioritizes studies that develop, illustrate, or test fundamental theories of peace, violence, and recovery, especially those that challenge common beliefs, pioneer innovative interventions, and produce evidence where little currently exists. Topics of study include:
International and internal wars
State-supported violence and repression, from mass killings to police brutality
Electoral violence
Riots, protests, strikes, and other collective action (violent and nonviolent)
Intergroup violence, including ethnic and sectarian violence
“Recovery” responses after violence, conflict, or natural disasters
P&R supports full randomized trials, pilot studies, exploratory and descriptive work, travel grants, and (in rare but deserving cases) non-experimental evaluations. Funding for the Peace & Recovery Competitive Fund comes from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Open Society Foundations (OSF).
P&R's fifth call for proposals is now closed. Awards will be announced in February 2020, and our sixth round will be announced in January 2020.
Further information about the program's core research themes and questions can be found in our Guiding Principles and Funding Priorities. Please email peace@poverty-action.org with any questions.
A list of full and pilot projects P&R has funded to date can be found here.
Dates for Round V:
July 2019: Competitive round announced, EOI form released
September 6, 2019: EOI deadline
October 15, 2019: Responses to EOIs released
December 6, 2019: Full proposal submission deadline
February 2020: Awards announced
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Isolation of a Drosophila homolog of the vertebrate homeobox gene Rx and its possible role in brain and eye development
Tanja Eggert, Bernd Hauck, Nicole Hildebrandt, Walter J. Gehring, and Uwe Walldorf
PNAS March 3, 1998 95 (5) 2343-2348; https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.95.5.2343
Tanja Eggert
Bernd Hauck
Nicole Hildebrandt
Walter J. Gehring
Uwe Walldorf
Contributed by Walter J. Gehring
Figures & SI
Vertebrate and invertebrate eye development require the activity of several evolutionarily conserved genes. Among these the Pax-6 genes play a major role in the genetic control of eye development. Mutations in Pax-6 genes affect eye development in humans, mice, and Drosophila, and misexpression of Pax-6 genes in Drosophila can induce ectopic eyes. Here we report the identification of a paired-like homeobox gene, DRx, which is also conserved from flies to vertebrates. Highly conserved domains in the Drosophila protein are the octapeptide, the identical homeodomain, the carboxyl-terminal OAR domain, and a newly identified Rx domain. DRx is expressed in the embryo in the procephalic region and in the clypeolabrum from stage 8 on and later in the brain and the central nervous system. Compared with eyeless, the DRx expression in the embryo starts earlier, similar to the pattern in vertebrates, where Rx expression precedes Pax-6 expression. Because the vertebrate Rx genes have a function during brain and eye development, it was proposed that DRx has a similar function. The DRx expression pattern argues for a conserved function at least during brain development, but we could not detect any expression in the embryonic eye primordia or in the larval eye imaginal discs. Therefore DRx could be considered as a homolog of vertebrate Rx genes. The Rx genes might be involved in brain patterning processes and specify eye fields in different phyla.
gene isolation
Rx domain
The development of the eye is a process requiring precise patterning and cell fate decisions. This is most obvious in the Drosophila compound eye with its hexagonal array of approximately 800 ommatidia (1). Already in the embryo the imaginal primordia for the eye are set aside and proliferate during larval stages to form the eye–antennal imaginal discs. These discs develop during metamorphosis into adult eye structures and parts of the head. During early stages of eye development a large number of different transcription factors contribute to the pattern formation processes (2). Many of them belong to the class of homeobox genes and Pax genes and are highly conserved during evolution.
The most striking example is the functional conservation of the Pax-6 genes during eye development. Pax-6 genes are characterized by a 128-amino acid paired domain and a second DNA-binding domain, a homeodomain. All Pax-6 genes identified so far seem to have a function during eye development. This is demonstrated by the Small eye mutation in mice (3–5), the Aniridia mutation in humans (6), and the eyeless mutation in Drosophila (7). The hypothesis that eyeless is a master control gene for eye development in Drosophila was put forward on the basis of experiments showing that targeted expression of the eyeless gene in different imaginal discs can induce the formation of ectopic eyes on legs, wings, and antennae (8). In addition, Pax-6 genes from mouse, ascidians, and squid can fulfil the same function and induce ectopic eyes in Drosophila. (8–10).
In addition to Pax-6 genes, other genes expressed during early eye development are conserved between flies and vertebrates, such as the homeobox gene sine oculis (11, 12) and the nuclear gene eyes absent (13) in Drosophila. These genes are downstream of eyeless, suggesting that a large part of the genetic cascade regulating eye development has been conserved (14). Recently another vertebrate homeobox gene, Rx (15, 16) or rax (17), was identified. It belongs to the class of paired-like homeobox genes and is expressed in the forebrain and in the developing retina. Misexpression experiments with the Xenopus Rx gene result in the production of ectopic retinal tissue in the frog. Even more informative are mouse embryos carrying a null allele of the Rx gene: these animals do not form optic cups and as a consequence do not develop eyes (16). This phenotype is similar to Small eye and argues for a important role of the Rx genes in the establishment and maintenance of the retinal fate.
Here we describe the isolation of an Rx gene from Drosophila, referred to as DRx. The homeodomains of the Drosophila and the Xenopus Rx genes are identical, suggesting that DRx is a homolog of the vertebrate Rx genes. The Drosophila gene is expressed during early embryonic development in the procephalic region and the clypeolabrum and later in the brain and the central nervous system. The sequence conservation and expression pattern of DRx suggest an important role of the gene during brain development in Drosophila. However, no expression has been detected in the eye primordia of the embryo or in larval eye imaginal discs.
General Methods.
Isolation of DNA from λ phages and plasmids, restriction endonuclease digestions, gel electrophoresis of DNA, labeling of DNA, and Southern blot analysis were performed as described by Sambrook et al. (18). The phage λ W60 was isolated from a genomic Drosophila Canton-S library prepared in the EMBL4 vector (kindly provided by V. Pirrotta, Univ. of Geneva, Switzerland), the other genomic phages were isolated from a genomic ey2 library in the λ Fix vector (7). Genomic DNA fragments isolated from phages were subcloned in Bluescript vectors (Stratagene).
Isolation of cDNAs.
Embryonic and larval oligo(dT)-primed cDNA was synthesized by using the Marathon cDNA amplification kit (CLONTECH). Starting materials was poly(A)+ RNA from the Drosophila strain Canton-S (CLONTECH). The DRx cDNAs were amplified by PCR using gene-specific primers. Additional 5′ and 3′ rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) reactions were performed to obtain longer cDNA clones. All cDNA clones isolated by PCR were subcloned in the pCR2.1 vector (Invitrogen) by means of AT cloning.
DNA Sequencing and Sequence Analysis.
DNA was sequenced by the dideoxynucleotide procedure of Sanger et al. (19). Sequencing was done on both strands of the DNA with the Sequenase Version 2.0 DNA sequencing kit from United States Biochemical. Overlapping deletions were generated by using the exonuclease III–S1 method as described by the supplier (Pharmacia). In addition, gene-specific primers deduced from previously determined sequences were used. Sequences were analyzed by using the HUSAR/GCG sequence analysis software package from the University of Heidelberg.
In Situ Hybridization.
In situ hybridization to whole mount embryos was performed as described by Tautz and Pfeifle (20) with modifications (21). In the labeling reaction, a random primer concentration of 5 mg/ml was used and the reaction was incubated overnight at 14°C, then 2 units of the Klenow fragment of DNA polymerase were added, and the reaction was allowed to continue for 4 h at room temperature. The anti-digoxigenin antibody was preabsorbed with a large volume of fixed embryos in a 1:100 dilution overnight at 4°C.
Identification of the W60 Locus.
In an attempt to analyze the 5′ region of the Orthopedia gene (ref. 22; U.W., U. Kloter, and W.J.G., unpublished results) in section 57B of the second chromosome, we isolated additional genomic phages and performed in situ hybridization experiments to determine the presence of nearby transcription units. Using two central EcoRI fragments of 7.5 and 3.5 kb from phage λW60 (Fig. 1) located 11 kb upstream of the Orthopedia gene revealed identical expression patterns in Drosophila embryos. The expression patterns were distinct from those of Orthopedia, indicating that there was a neighboring gene, which we named W60. In contrast to the EcoRI fragments mentioned above, the two adjacent EcoRI fragments of λW60 were negative in these experiments. W60 signals were detected in the procephalic region from stage 8 on and later in the brain, roughly in a region from which the primordia of the eye–antennal discs originate. This opened the possibility that W60 might be involved in eye development, possibly as a regulator of eyeless.
Molecular organization of the DRx locus. A restriction map of the cloned region from the DRx locus in section 57B of the second chromosome is shown. The extent of the isolated phages and the location of the two EcoRI fragments used to identify the gene are diagrammed above the restriction map. The seven exons of the DRx transcription unit and the two different cDNA forms are shown below the restriction map. Noncoding regions are indicated by white boxes, coding regions by black boxes. Restriction endonuclease sites: B, BamHI; E, EcoRI; H, HindIII; S, SalI; Xb, XbaI; Xh, XhoI.
Preliminary sequence analysis of the 3.5-kb genomic EcoRI fragment identified a longer ORF including an M or opa repeat (23, 24), characteristic for developmentally regulated genes and suggested that the sequence might derive from an exon of the W60 gene.
Isolation of W60 cDNAs by PCR.
Because the isolation of W60 cDNAs from a 3- to 12-h embryonic cDNA library with the 3.5-kb EcoRI fragment failed, a PCR approach was pursued. First, oligo(dT)-primed cDNA pools from embryonic and third instar larvae mRNA were generated with the Marathon cDNA amplification kit. Then primers were designed within the previously identified ORF and a 600-bp fragment from the embryonic cDNA pool was PCR amplified. With the information that the 600-bp region is indeed part of a W60 cDNA, we performed 5′ RACE and 3′ RACE reactions to isolate longer cDNAs. Several cDNA clones overlapping in the 600-bp region were identified and further characterized. Two cDNA clones from the 3′ RACE experiments differed in length by 0.4 kb, presumably representing alternatively spliced cDNA forms. The different types of cDNA clones were sequenced on both strands, and the resulting sequences were combined. To minimize errors in the cDNA sequence because of the multiple PCR amplifications, we designed gene-specific primers and determined the genomic sequence in parallel. This allowed us to analyze the exon–intron boundaries exactly (Fig. 1).
Sequence Conservations and Gene Structure of DRx.
Two alternatively spliced transcripts of W60 were detected. The combined cDNA sequence of the longer splice form DRx 1 has a total length of 3.2 kb. The complete nucleotide sequence and the deduced amino acid sequence are shown in Fig. 2. The ORF starts at position 269, terminates at position 2974, and encodes a protein of 902 amino acids with a predicted molecular weight of 95,757 and an isoelectric point (pI) of 6.81. The sequence preceding the ATG fits only poorly to the consensus translation initiation sequence (25). The termination codon TAG found at position 903 is followed by a putative polyadenylation signal (AATAAA) and a 26-nucleotide poly(A) tract. In the carboxyl-terminal part of the deduced protein sequence, a paired-like homeodomain was identified which is 100% identical to the homeodomain of the Rx gene from Xenopus laevis, 98% identical to the Rx gene from mouse, and 97% identical to the Rx gene from zebrafish (Fig. 3B). Therefore, the gene we isolated is a Drosophila homolog of the vertebrate Rx genes, presumably the same gene as that mentioned by Mathers et al. (16). The same homeodomain sequence was also reported as bk50 in a screen for homeodomain proteins binding to a common Engrailed binding site (26). In contrast to paired-type homeodomains found in Pax genes that share a characteristic serine residue at position 50, paired-like homeodomains have a glutamine at this position. According to Mathers et al., we renamed W60 as DRx. Like the vertebrate genes, DRx has an octapeptide sequence in the amino-terminal part (Fig. 3C) and an OAR domain at the carboxyl terminus (Fig. 3E). Additional sequence conservations are found at the amino and carboxyl termini of the homeodomain and in a region between the homeodomain and the OAR domain. We designate this latter region as the Rx domain (Fig. 3D). However, the total DRx protein is more than twice as long as the corresponding proteins in vertebrates (Fig. 3A) and very rich in alanine (8.4%), glycine (9.9%), serine (10.4%), threonine (4.9%), and proline (10.0%) (% values are molar). Glutamine (7.8%) is mainly present in the form of an M or opa repeat.
Nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequence of the DRx homeobox gene. Nucleotides and amino acids of the cDNA DRx1 are numbered on the left side. The homeodomain, the octapeptide, and the OAR domain are boxed, and the Rx domain is underlined by a thick bar. The splice sites are indicated by arrowheads. The alternatively used splice site is indicated by an open arrowhead and the putative polyadenylation signal is underlined.
Comparison of amino acid sequences of Drosophila and vertebrate Rx genes. (A) Schematic presentation of putative domains in the DRx and Xenopus Rx1 proteins. (B–E) Amino acid comparisons are shown between the homeodomain (B), octapeptide (C), Rx domain (D), and OAR domain (E) of DRx and vertebrate Rx genes from Xenopus laevis (XRx1), mouse (MRx1), and zebrafish (ZRx1 and ZRx3).
The genomic organization of DRx was analyzed by Southern blots with the cDNA as a probe to identify the various exon positions. The exon–intron boundaries were then determined by sequencing. For the 3′ part of the gene additional genomic phages were isolated, because this region was not represented in the initial phage λW60. The transcription unit of the DRx gene consists of seven exons spanning a genomic region of at least 18 kb (Fig. 1). The transcription initiation site remains to be determined. The homeodomain comprises two exons with an intron at position 44, a very common splice position for homeodomain proteins. The intron size between the two homeodomain exons is about 9 kb. Alternative splicing in the 3′ part of the gene results in a putative protein form that is 130 amino acids shorter (Fig. 2). Using gene-specific primers, we PCR amplified the regions between the different exons from embryonic as well as larval cDNA, but we could not find splice forms other than the ones already described.
DRx Expression.
Drosophila embryos were examined for DRx expression by whole mount in situ hybridization. During the early stages of embryonic development, the syncitial and cellular blastoderm stage, no signals were detected. With the onset of gastrulation and germ-band extension at early stage 8 the first expression is seen in two dorsolateral spots in the procephalic region (Fig. 4B). At the end of stage 8 an additional signal is visible in a dorsal region (Fig. 4A) that later on will gives rise to the clypeolabrum. The DRx expression becomes more pronounced at stage 9, when the dorsolateral spots are increasing in size (Fig. 4C and D). During extended germ-band stage, when the clypeolabrum becomes a distinct structure of the procephalon, cells expressing DRx are moving closer to the midline, and an additional expression in cells of the central nervous system is detected (Fig. 4E and F). During stage 12, when the germ-band retracts and metamerization is clearly visible, the optic lobe starts to invaginate. The cells expressing DRx in the procephalon move even closer together, and the expression pattern splits at this stage and the clypeolabrum expression extends more laterally (Fig. 4G–J). Because of the morphogenetic movements during head involution, DRx-positive cells in the clypeolabrum move inside the embryo (Fig. 4K–N). At this stage expression is observed in the antennomaxillary complex. Staining in the medial edges of the two brain lobes, in the clypeolabrum, and in the antennomaxillary complex is then seen until the end of embryogenesis (Fig.4 O and P). DRx expression in the brain is similar to that of eyeless, but the expression patterns are not completely overlapping. However, in contrast to eyeless, no staining of the eye disc primordia per se is observed, when they become distinct structures during stage 16 (Fig. 5A and B), nor is DRx expressed in imaginal discs of third-instar larvae (Fig. 5C and D).
Spatial distribution of DRx transcripts during Drosophila embryogenesis. Stages were determined according to Campos-Ortega and Hartenstein (42). In all views anterior is to the left (×60). (A and B) Lateral and dorsal views, respectively, of a stage 8 embryo. (C and D) Lateral and dorsal views of a stage 9 embryo. (E and F) Lateral and dorsal views of a stage 11 embryo. (G and H) Lateral and dorsal views of a stage 12 embryo. (I and J) Lateral and dorsal views of a stage 13 embryo. (K and L) Lateral and dorsal views of a stage 14 embryo. (M and N) Lateral and dorsal views of a stage 15 embryo. (O and P) Lateral and dorsal views of a stage 17 embryo.
Comparison of DRx and eyeless expression in embryos and imaginal discs. (A) eyeless expression in a stage 16 embryo is visible in the brain and the embryonic eye primordia (arrows). (B) DRx expression is seen in the brain, but not in the embryonic eye primordia (arrows). (C) eyeless is expressed in the anterior part of the eye disc. (D) No DRx expression is visible in eye–antennal imaginal discs. [A and B, ×180; C and D, ×70.]
DRx Is a Drosophila Homolog of Vertebrate Rx Genes.
In this paper we describe the identification of a Drosophila homolog of vertebrate Rx genes. These genes encode highly conserved paired-like homeodomain proteins that are characterized by an octapeptide and the OAR domain, which might represent a transactivation domain (17). The Drosophila Rx gene encodes a protein that is more than twice as large as the vertebrate proteins, a feature that is also found in the Drosophila homologs of other vertebrate genes such as Pax-6/eyeless (7) or Pax-2/sparkling (27). Besides the already known highly conserved domains we identified another conserved region in the different proteins, the Rx domain. Rx genes isolated to date from mice and Drosophila seem to be single-copy genes, whereas Xenopus has two genes and the zebrafish, three (16).
The vertebrate Rx genes show an astonishing conservation of their expression patterns and probably of their function too. In mice the Rx gene is expressed at E7.5 (embryonic day 7.5) in the cephalic neural fold, at E8.5 in the forebrain region and the optic placodes, whereas from E10.5 on it is restricted to the developing eye and in later stages to the neuroretina. A similar expression pattern is seen in Xenopus in the forebrain, the optic cups, and later also in the neuroretina. In the zebrafish different functions seem to be fulfilled by the three different genes, because only two genes (ZRx1 and ZRx2) are expressed in the developing retina, and one gene (ZRx3) is expressed in the forebrain. By sequence comparison we cannot definitively say to which of the three genes DRx is most closely related.
Most informative for determining the function of Rx genes are loss of function mutants in mice and ectopic expression experiments in Xenopus. MRx null mutant mice have no visible eye structures, because the optic cups do not form and anterior brain structures are lacking. In contrast, ectopic expression of XRx in Xenopus embryos demonstrates the capacity of XRx to induce ectopic retinal pigment epithelium in the proximity of the anterior neural tube (16). The expression pattern of the DRx gene argues for similar function of this gene. As in vertebrates, DRx is expressed already in the early embryo in the procephalic region from which the eye primordia may originate.
Expression of DRx During Embryonic Brain Development.
Judging from the pattern of gene expression, a major function of DRx might be in brain development as found for the vertebrate homologs. In contrast to the ventral nerve cord, brain development in Drosophila is not so well understood. Because of the absence of morphological landmarks it is more difficult to assign individual brain neuromeres to specific segments and to determine which genes products control different processes of brain development. The establishment of a fate map for brain neuroblasts (28) and the analysis of phenotypes from genes expressed in the brain indicated that head gap genes such as buttonhead (29), empty spiracles (21), orthodenticle (30), and tailless (31) not only function in patterning processes of the epidermis but also play an important role in regionalizing the brain (32, 33). All these genes have overlapping expression domains in broad areas early during development, but their expression domains become much more distinct during germ-band extension. At this stage expression is seen in overlapping sets of brain neuroblasts, and mutations in head gap genes lead to specific defects in these groups of cells (32, 33). Because all of the head gap genes are expressed much earlier than DRx, they might be regulators of DRx during brain development. tailless is expressed in all protocerebral neuroblasts, and these neuroblasts are absent in tailless loss-of-function mutations (34). The originally uniform expression of tailless in the procephalic region is not uniform anymore during gastrulation and has centrally located high level (HL) and surrounding low level (LL) expression domains (33). This expression would argue for a subdivision of the brain or a specification of defined structures by different levels of tailless protein because the different expression domains are also regulated by different cis-regulatory elements in the tailless promoter (35). When one compares the expression of DRx at stage 9/10 with the expression of tailless, DRx is found only in a subset of the tailless-expressing cells. These cells seems to be in the HL tailless domain, an area of the brain where the first neuroblasts delaminate from the central protocerebral neuroectoderm. The head gap gene orthodenticle also is expressed in most protocerebral neuroblasts, and mutations in the orthodenticle gene also result in the absence of most structures of the protocerebrum (32, 33). Because DRx has a much more restricted expression domain compared with orthodenticle and tailless, it might act as a transcription factor to activate specific target genes in a defined subdomain of the brain.
Functional Conservation of Rx Genes During Evolution.
It is known that a variety of genes, most of them encoding transcription factors, are necessary for eye development in Drosophila and vertebrates (2). Among these Pax-6/eyeless seems to be extraordinary because of its capacity to induce ectopic eyes. In Drosophila it was shown that the homeodomain protein sine oculis and the nuclear protein eyes absent function downstream of eyeless (14, 36) during eye development, whereas in the embryo sine oculis acts in parallel to eyeless (14). Both genes are necessary for ectopic and normal eye development and are independent targets of eyeless (14). In vertebrates there are three eyes absent homologs (37) and three sine oculis homologs (38). All three vertebrate eyes absent genes are expressed in the developing eye, and their expression patterns partially overlap with Pax-6 and depend on Pax-6 expression in the lens and the nasal placode. From the three sine oculis homologs only Six3 is expressed during eye development (39), but an epistatic relationship between Pax-6 and Six3 cannot be determined because the optic vesicle, where Six3 is expressed in normal embryos, degenerates in Small eye mutant mice. Nevertheless, all the available comparative data argue for a conserved morphogenetic pathway during eye development involving Pax-6 and its target genes Eya and Six3.
How does the expression of Rx genes correlate with their putative function in the genetic cascade mentioned above? Compared with Pax-6, the expression of the mouse Rx gene in the forebrain is much more restricted to cells that contribute to the optic vesicles. Other vertebrate genes known to be expressed in the anterior neural plate and neural fold, such as otx2 (40), the vertebrate homolog of orthodenticle, and Six3, have larger expression domains as compared with Rx and are involved in additional patterning processes. Because Rx is expressed earlier than Pax-6, it was proposed that Rx might directly or indirectly regulate Pax-6 during optic vesicle formation (17).
DRx expression starts also earlier than eyeless expression in Drosophila embryos, and the expression domains of both genes partially overlap in the head region. Because of the early expression pattern of DRx at stage 10, Mathers et al. (16) proposed that this expression would be in the eye disc primordia and implied that the function of Rx genes during eye development might be conserved from vertebrates to invertebrates. However, we have recently identified a second Pax-6 gene in Drosophila called twin-of-eyeless (T. Czerny, G. Halder, P. Callaerts, U. Kloter, W.J.G., and M. Busslinger, unpublished results) that is expressed at the blastoderm stage, earlier than DRx, which makes it unlikely that DRx acts upstream of Pax-6. Furthermore, it is not clear from which cells the eye disc primordia originate, because of their composite origin and the absence of specific markers that would allow one to trace them back to their origin. The earliest known markers are expressed at stage 14, and even then the assignment is tentative (41). At stage 16, when the embryonic eye disc primordia are morphologically visible and show strong eyeless expression, DRx expression is not detectable in these structures (Fig. 5), but the gene is still expressed in the brain. We cannot exclude the possibility of an earlier expression in the eye precursor cells.
Alternatively, only the DRx function in the brain might be evolutionarily conserved. Rx mutant mouse embryos lack the forebrain in severe cases, and the midbrain is also affected. DRx, on the other hand, is expressed in the protocerebrum, the most anterior portion of the Drosophila brain. This expression is in a comparable region of the brain, but the determination of DRx function awaits the analysis of DRx mutants. Of course we cannot rule out the possibility of a second Rx homolog in Drosophila that, as in zebrafish, might take over the eye specific function.
The different modes of eye development in vertebrates and Drosophila also could account for differences between Rx genes and DRx expression. However, the fact that DRx expression is confined to the brain suggests that its main function is in brain rather than eye development.
We thank A. Preiss for constant support and critical reading of the manuscript, B. Johannes and C. Alexief-Damianof for help in preparing the figures, U. Kloter for confirming the in situ hybridization experiments to imaginal discs, and W. Staiber for the excellent photographic work. We acknowledge F. Hirth, R. Leemans, and H. Reichert for helpful discussions. This work was initiated at the Biozentrum in Basel and was supported by the Kantons Basel, the Swiss National Science Foundation, and a grant from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft to U.W. (WA 556/4-1).
↵† T.E. and B.H. contributed equally to this work.
↵§ To whom reprint requests should be addressed. e-mail: walldorf{at}uni-hohenheim.de.
Data deposition: The sequence reported in this paper has been deposited in the GenBank database (accession no. AJ223300).
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Driving lessons: charging ahead in the electric vehicle race
Laura D'Alessandro
Electric vehicles have a troubled past, with a false start in the mid-1990s that made some wonder if their return was nothing but another flash in the pan. But public power utilities that are investing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure know they're now here to stay. No one is killing the electric car this time around.
Experts predict a major shift in adoption on the horizon as the cars themselves become more affordable and reliable, the Tesla's Model 3 chief among them. The utility industry's increased interest and involvement is a bellwether, too. With the widespread adoption of EVs comes some worry for grid operators — if customers plug in when they arrive home from work in the early evening, the grid could be burdened with more load during peak times. Utilities taking a hands-on approach now will make for a more reliable grid.
This is why public power utilities are not only installing charging infrastructure, but also investing in programs that create frameworks to measure the load from EV charging in their service territories, and incentivize customers to charge when it's cheaper for them and easier on the grid.
A community approach in Austin
When Austin Energy in Texas first started installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the utility decided to own and operate the 113 stations it deployed through a $2 million U.S. Department of Energy grant. But its business model has shifted to one of collaboration with the community.
Property owners can work with Austin Energy to deploy chargers at their own sites. The utility provides incentives and monitors and maintains the charging stations. The utility also provides the subscription for EV drivers to use the chargers — unlimited access for $4.17 per month.
EVs in Austin are coming in greater and more diverse quantities, said Cameron Freberg, utility strategist. "Austin Energy, as a leader in the electric power industry, has been promoting transportation electrification initiatives since 2008." Supporting EVs also goes hand in hand with the city's climate goals while supporting potential load growth for the utility.
Austin conducted a pilot study to show that plug-in EV charging can be centrally managed within a demand-response platform to improve grid reliability. The pilot integrated thermostats and residential smart chargers. Austin is also piloting a residential EV time-of-use rate that gives customers more choices and greater convenience.
Utility: Austin Energy
Customers: 448,000
Charging stations installed: 250+
Timeline: 2011—present
Speed bumps: Education was the biggest hurdle for Austin Energy, as it usually is when adopting any new technology. To overcome the challenge, the utility has been aggressive with its marketing and outreach. A campaign called Charge Forth included print, radio, digital marketing, testimonials and community outreach events.
Driving lessons: Education and outreach are key contributors for a utility to successfully implement an EV program. Austin's consistent interaction with key stakeholders, auto dealers and property managers was beneficial to its program.
Gaining speed: EV owners in Austin have convenient and accessible charging available to them at retail, workplace and multifamily properties. And thanks to Austin's innovative model, the price for public charging is very low.
Charging ahead: As electric vehicle ownership grows, Austin sees the opportunity to continue to support its customers. The utility's next big push will focus on DC fast-charging while continuing to deploy charging stations on multifamily properties where more than 40 percent of the city's population lives.
Expanding customer options in Burbank
For Burbank Water and Power in Burbank, California, the electric vehicle charging proposal was an easy one: it was another way to enhance customer service.
Burbank surveys its customers periodically, and the feedback regarding EV charging stations has been positive. The surveys also help the utility improve its service offerings, including the charging stations.
"One of the biggest issues is charger availability and parking enforcement," said Kapil Kulkarni, electric vehicle program manager at the utility. "As a result, we developed the curbside program, where enforcement can be done more effectively by the city than by a private party for a parking lot."
Curbside charging hit some challenges and required outreach to the community. Kulkarni said more outreach about electric vehicles and a utility's programs will help everyone as the technology advances.
Utility: Burbank Water and Power
Customers: 49,000
Infrastructure investment: $680,000
Charging stations installed: 28
Timeline: 11 charging stations were installed in 2011, 16 were installed in 2015, 1 has been installed in 2016, and an additional 6 are planned for installation through the year
Speed bumps: Funding can be a big hurdle — chargers are expensive, and the labor and installation can cost even more. Burbank was able to secure more than $300,000 in federal, state and local grant funding. Outreach was also a challenge as the utility expanded its infrastructure to curbside chargers. But outreach shows the benefits of the projects to the entire city.
Driving lessons: Electric vehicle infrastructure requires careful planning and coordination. Planning ensures the chargers will get used. Coordination ensures everything runs smoothly when other city departments, such as public works and the police, are involved.
Gaining speed: Burbank Water and Power gained a new load source by installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The utility also uses its EV activity to generate credits through California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard program, which the utility can then use to expand its charging network.
Charging ahead: Burbank is studying the effectiveness of curbside chargers versus parking lot chargers to continue to expand the public charging network. The utility also plans to promote its residential and business rebate programs to ensure customers can charge cost-effectively at home and at work.
An easy sell in Clark County
Clark Public Utilities in Vancouver, Washington, found that getting support for its electric vehicle charging infrastructure investment was easier than anticipated. The utility director presented the idea to the county's commission and general manager — both wanted to be proactive in implementing sustainable solutions for their community.
The utility has had electric vehicles in its fleet for about three years, and its employees were already making the transition. As a service provider, the utility found it made sense to add charging stations to support its community.
A third-party vendor, Blink, supports and maintains the chargers, but all the installation work was performed by utility line crews. The utility's investment covered one fast charger, transformers, wiring, metering and labor, while Blink provided four additional L2 chargers free. The utility owns all the charging infrastructure, while Blink maintains and operates it.
Utility: Clark Public Utilities
Infrastructure investment: $30,000
Charging stations installed: 5
Timeline: Completed August 2015
Speed bumps: Finding a partner to buy and maintain EV systems can be critical if that's the business model. There are many EV system providers to choose from, but finding a partner willing to invest time and support can be hard.
Driving lessons: In researching this project, many peers looked at EVs as a trend that would soon pass. Now those same peers are asking Clark Utilities for advice on how to invest in charging stations of their own, and the utility has an experience to share.
Gaining speed: The Clark Utilities service territory has EV owners who have come to depend on the stations it installed and who let the utility know when they encounter challenges charging. The chargers support workplace charging, and customers have access anytime, day or night.
Charging ahead: Clark PUD wants to create a partnership with its customers and local businesses to share the experience of installing EV structure and to provide guidance.
Testing the charge in Fayetteville
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission in Fayetteville, North Carolina, installed four public EV charging stations in 2015. After exploring the idea, grant funding made it feasible for the utility to move forward, but it also created challenges.
To utilize the more than $35,000 from the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, the utility had to follow rules regarding the charging station locations.
Customers are able to use the PWC's charging stations for free. And usage is growing every month.
Utility: Fayetteville Public Works Commission
Timeline: Completed December 2015
Speed bumps: Finding charging station locations that met grant requirements took longer than expected. Coupled with the legal requirements of each site partner, the utility encountered delays.
Driving lessons: For future projects, the PWC knows to allow more time for negotiating legal requirements and the logistics associated with installing the stations.
Gaining speed: While usage has been light, the charging stations are seeing increased use each month. The PWC is able to provide the service to its customers for free.
Charging ahead: To determine future steps, Fayetteville plans to continue to monitor usage and expenses while it considers the overall benefits of installing the charging stations.
Full-scale deployment at Kansas City Power & Light
Kansas City Power & Light in Missouri has been called bold for its initiative to bring electric vehicle charging infrastructure to its customers in 47 counties throughout northwest Missouri and eastern Kansas. By the end of 2016, the utility will have installed 1,000 charging stations that it owns, operates and maintains within its service territory.
"EVs are here to stay," said Chuck Caisley, vice president of marketing and public affairs for KCP&L, an investor-owned utility. "However, the industry can advance only if there are adequate charging stations throughout the country, similar to what we now have for gasoline-powered vehicles."
KCP&L is located in the second-largest automobile manufacturing region in the U.S., Caisley said, making the service territory ideal to support the automobile industry's future. But the utility stands to benefit, too, he said.
"KCP&L will get hard data on adoption, standards, customer experience and grid impacts, all of which can be used to inform state law and regulatory policy, proactively, rather than waiting until EV adoption increases and utilities and regulators have to react."
Utility: Kansas City Power & Light
Infrastructure investment: $20 million
Charging stations installed: 600 to date
Timeline: Ongoing, full deployment expected in 2016
Speed bumps: The three- to four-month lead time for regulatory and permitting requirements was substantially longer than KCP&L had anticipated. The utility collaborated with cities in its service territories to establish a process that will benefit the community as more charging stations are deployed.
Driving lessons: Host contract negotiations take time. The average negotiation period for one contract was more than 100 days. This resulted in much longer timelines before installation could begin.
Gaining speed: EV charging stations increase electricity sales, reduce emissions in the region, attract jobs through station deployment, and provide data to help the utility improve customer programs such as new time-of-use rates.
Customer response: KCP&L customers and EV drivers in the region have given the utility kudos for its investment in charging infrastructure. A Tesla owner in Overland Park, Kansas, told the utility that range used to be a problem, but with all the chargers popping up around the region, it isn't anymore.
Charging ahead: KCP&L plans to continue to complete deployment of its Clean Charge Network and then use the information from the network to collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies and programs for the developing market.
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James and the Giant Peach is a book and movie with the same title. The book was written by Roald Dahl. The story and movie is about a boy who loses his parents. He is then forced to live with his mean aunts. James decides to travel on a large peach to New York. The movie has both animated and real actor portrayals. The main actors include Paul Terry and Miriam Margoyles. Several well-known actors lent their voices for the animated parts of the film. These actors included Susan Sarandon and Simon Callow. The movie was released in August of 1996.
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Razer’s New Wireless Earbuds Have Latency as Low as Their Battery Life
Matthew DeCarlo
October 29, 2019, 3:04pm EDT October 29, 2019, 3:04pm EDT
Razer has announced a new pair of wireless earbuds that have been engineered with an emphasis on delivering minimal lag when playing games and eliminating the stutters and desyncing that you may have come to expect from similar Bluetooth devices.
The company says that its Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds are equipped with “customized Bluetooth 5.0” that enables ultra-low latency performance, high quality audio, and extended battery life. It’s unclear what Razer has done to customize the Hammerhead’s implementation of Bluetooth 5.0, but perhaps this is something we can elaborate on in the coming weeks if we go hands-on with the product.
In any event, that custom implementation of Bluetooth 5.0 allows the Hammerhead earbuds to deliver an audio latency of just 60ms, which isn’t as low as the latency you’d expect from wired headphones, but it’s a significant improvement over the 204ms you’d get from the Apple AirPods 2, according to testing conducted by RTINGS.com.
Besides being a bane to gamers, latency can be a problem for music and video producers, or even someone who just wants to watch Netflix with the audio and video in sync. From what we’ve read, AirPods use codecs to compensate for its audio latency in some situations. That shouldn’t be as necessary with the Hammerhead’s 60ms delay. Note however that this timing requires “Gaming Mode” to be enabled and we’re not entirely sure what that entails yet.
The earbuds are equipped with a 13mm driver and a 20-20kHz frequency response that is said to encompass “beefy bass” and “top-end clarity” when listening to music, movies, and games. While they might have a better latency for gaming, the Hammerhead earbuds are limited to a sub-par three-hour battery life, though you get up to four charges (15 hours total) from the bundled recharging case. It also takes an hour and a half to build up that three hour charge from a drained battery.
Other specs include what you’d expect to find on wireless earbuds, such as a microphone and touch controls:
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20kHz
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Razer announced the Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds within roughly a month of Amazon, Google, and Microsoft revealing new wireless earbuds, and the same week as Apple updating its offerings with the AirPods Pro, a new premium design with noise canceling and swappable ear pieces. The new AirPods Pro is shipping October 30 for $250 while older versions of the AirPods start at $159.
By comparison, Razer has undercut that pricing pretty significantly at $99.99—cheaper than even Amazon’s $129.99 Echo Buds, which were announced in late September and at least partially recognized for undercutting Apple’s design so drastically. The Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds are shipping now and available from Razer’s storefront. We’ve reached out for a review unit.
Source: Razer
Matthew DeCarlo has been in digital publishing for more than a decade, during which time he has authored and edited thousands of technology articles including industry news, hardware and software reviews, product buying guides, how-tos, editorials, in-depth explainers, trivia, and more. Read Full Bio »
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So you’re super-excited to get your new puppy. And you should be! But in addition to dog food, tags, and a trip to the vet for vaccinations, you’ll want a few other things that you might not have thought about.
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Michael Crider | January 19th
Sony won’t be at E3, the biggest trade show in the video game industry. They didn’t show up last year either, but with the PlayStation 5 coming this holiday season, it’s hard to see the company’s absence as anything except a vote of no confidence in gaming’s biggest dog and pony show.
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What is in a logo?
Designing a logo for a research project is about visual appearance but also raises issues about every single word that the logo would feature. After much discussion, REXSAC’s logo now has the subtext Arctic Resources & Communities.
The word Arctic was important because we wanted to send a signal about where we work. While REXSAC’s focus is on case study areas in northern Sweden, Greenland and Svalbard, the context is the circumpolar north where extractive industries have played an important role historically and where the past decade has featured a boom in new explorations. The Arctic today is also part of an even larger context where global resource demand and global actors play an important role in extractive industries.
The word Resources is more ambiguous. Usually it refers to natural resources, and in the context of extractive industries hydrocarbons and ores come to mind. Often the Arctic is said to be rich in resources. But to whom are the deposits in the ground a resource? How do they become resources? These are questions worth pondering when we try to place natural resources into a societal context. Usually it takes major investments in infrastructure to create a profitable venture out of an ore or a hydrocarbon deposit. Legal frameworks that assign ownership and other rights also need to be in place. Both infrastructure investments and legal frameworks are entwined with political processes and priorities set in social negotiations. Resources are thus constructed and their future status entangled with governance, as my REXSAC colleagues Dag Avango, Peder Roberts and I elaborated on in an article a few years ago.
But the word resources can also refer to something completely different from what can be dug out of the ground: the people, the social networks, the cultural expressions, the institutions, the knowledge, the ecosystems, infrastructure, and available financial capital. These are some of the resources that a society needs in order to function well, especially when it faces new challenges. When assessing the impacts of extractive industries, these are thus some of the issues that need to be on the agenda. How to assess such a bundle of varied resources is far from obvious but we hope that the work in REXSAC will help us build further on existing initiatives to monitor and assess human development in the Arctic, such as the Arctic Social Indicators project.
The word Communities can also have different meanings. While REXSAC as a research network aims to build a community of scholars, this is not an end in itself. The intended focus is instead on the local communities that face decisions about extractive industries and have to engage in discussions with companies, government agencies, environmental organizations, and researchers. An important aim of the project is to work together with local communities to develop tools that enhance their capacity to meet the demands that come with ideas about new industrial developments. Can an extractive industry be a resource to help build a community that is sustainable beyond the economic life span of the mine or drilling operation? What would it take to do so? What are the alternatives for today’s political decision makers?
REXSAC is about Arctic resources and communities. Let’s see what meaning we put into those words in five years’ time.
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Bonner Springs was just another typical small rural wide spot in the road in northeastern Kansas between Lawrence and Topeka in the 1950s. Following World War II, the residents there, just as much of the rest of America, were trying to put the conflict behind them and go back to a regular life.
Dr. William Crisp and his wife, Rebecca, came to town for a lot of the same reasons that made them who they were from childhood: rural and easy-going. Dr. Crisp was the town physician running his practice out of their home while Rebecca took care of their son, Charlie. Rebecca had endured a horrific experience as a little girl, and by virtue of that fact, she and William went a bit overboard in trying to create a protective shell around Charlie.
With no warning, and at the total shock and dismay of the Bonner Springs community, Charlie Crisp walked calmly out behind the house one morning and hung himself. The home was abandoned and time passed, but as is often the case in such things, stories soon spread that the ghost of Charlie Crisp still lived in and around his boyhood home and as the legend grew so did the inability to sell the lovely cottage just off the main drag in town.
Years later, Matt and Darby Crawford and their two children, Melody, age 19, and Jasper, age 12, were living an idyllic life in Bonner Springs. And for a time, all was well. Matt worked as a writer, while Darby continued to build her own business. The kids were off to school, and it was all they had dreamed of. But when Melody begins to hear strange creaking and groaning sounds around the house at night, accompanied by phantom footsteps, she suspects all may not be as idyllic as they had hoped for.
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Ring News 24Boxing News Fight ResultsCarlos Morales defeats Dardan Zenunaj
Carlos Morales defeats Dardan Zenunaj
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Carlos “The Solution” Morales (17-2-3, 6 KOs) scored a sixth-round technical unanimous decision victory against Dardan Zenunaj (14-4, 11 KOs) of Los Angeles, Calif. to win the vacant NABA Super Featherweight Title in the scheduled 10-round main event of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. Morales, who also fights out of Los Angeles, suffered a bad cut above his right eye due to an accidental headbutt that forced the fight to be stopped at the third second of the sixth-round. Morales outboxed the rugged Zenunaj enough for all judges to score the fight 59-56 in his favor.
“This was not my decision,” said Morales. “I could not see, and the doctor decided to end the fight. I felt I won the rounds, though [Zenunaj] was fighting dirty and headbutting me. It’s my job to get in there in fight, but the doctor stopped it.”
“Morales wanted this fight to stop,” said Zenunaj. “He was getting really tired, and I was starting to tag him. I often look better at the end of the fight, so it was obvious that he wanted it to stop. When he was getting looked at by the doctor, it seemed as if he wanted out. He was happy after.”
In the co-main event, Raul “El Cugar” Curiel (2-0, 1 KO) of Tamaulipas, Mexico blasted Israel Villela (6-8, 2 KOs) via fourth-round knockout in a scheduled four-round welterweight fight. Curiel was too much for the much smaller native of Mexico City, Mexico. In the third round, Curiel scored a vicious knockdown that nearly stopped Villela then and there. Curiel, not wanting to miss out on scoring his first knockout, stopped Villela at 2:23 seconds of the following round.
“After a few months away, I’m just grateful I can come back and fight before all of my fans and supporters,” said Curiel. “We had a minor setback this year, but hopefully I’ll be back in January. The plan is to start adding more rounds and moving up the division.”
Marlen Esparza (4-0), the 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist of Houston, Texas, defeated Karla Valenzuela (3-17-3, 1 KO) via unanimous decision through six rounds of super flyweight action. Esparza was aggressive in every round, walking the native of Gomez Palacio, Mexico with a high guard before unleashing punishing shots to the body. Esparza looked for the knockout in the final round, but was unable to and won with three scores of 60-54.
“I felt a bit nervous in awkward in there,” said Esparza. “That’s because she would often dip her head, which caused the headbutts when I was trying to land hooks. But I saw it as a perfect opportunity to work on my straight punches. It was also a chance to work on my body shots, which I really liked in there.”
North Hollywood’s Ferdinand Kerobyan (7-0, 4 KOs) stopped Tavorus Teague (4-19-2, 3 KOs) of Paramount, Calif. in the fourth round of a scheduled four-round super welterweight fight. Kerobyan, a strong puncher with a stellar amateur background, used hard and quick combinations to stop Teague at 1:37 of the fourth round.
“I took my time. I didn’t want to rush into anything,” said Kerobyan. “But eventually I wore him down. I feel great. I got fans coming from all over to watch me fight. Next year, I’m going to make some news and hopefully fight for a world title.”
Joet Gonzalez (18-0, 10 KOs), the 126-pound contender of Glendora, Calif. who is quickly rising to the top of the featherweight division, scored a dominant third-round knockout win against Isao Carranza (15-11-1, 8 KOs) of Mexico City, Mexico in a clash that was initially scheduled for eight rounds. After a feel-out first round, Gonzalez used a high-guard stance and power punches to the body and head to stop Carranza via hook to the body at 2:59 of the third round.
“I knew he [Carranza] had fought tough opponents before, especially at bantamweight,” said Gonzalez. “He surprised me in the first round. His hands seemed heavy for a guy who was moving up a few divisions. But I got used to it, started landing my punches, and got him out in three rounds.”
Jonathan Navarro (12-0, 6 KOs), the rising super lightweight prospect of East Los Angeles, California, scored a unanimous decision victory against Nicaragua’s Nelson Lara (17-9-5, 9 KOs) over eight rounds of welterweight action. Navarro and Lara fought toe-to-toe in each round, but Navarro got the best of nearly all exchanges.
“Lara was a good, hard opponent,” said Navarro. “He can take a punch. I went toe-to-toe in each round with him because I wanted to show that I could take a punch.”
In the opening bout of the night, San Antonio’s Joshua “The Professor” Franco (13-0, 6 KOs) defeated Carlos Maldonado (9-2, 7 KOs) of Los Angeles, California via eight-round unanimous decision. Franco intelligently outboxed Maldonado to win with three scores of 80-72.
“I feel great about this win,” said Franco. “He [Maldonado] is a tough guy with a good record, so I had to be cautious in there. It also feels good to end the year on a great note, and I can now spend time with my family. Next year, I’ll be moving up to ten rounds and maybe even a world title.”
Coachella, Calif.’s Ryan Caballero (4-0, 2 KOs), the younger brother of former IBF Bantamweight World Champion Randy Caballero, scored a first-round knockout victory against Franco Gutierrez (1-1) of Agua Prieta, Mexico in a scheduled four-round featherweight fight.
Morales vs. Zenunaj was a 10-round fight for the vacant NABA Super Featherweight Title presented by Golden Boy Promotion. The event wass sponsored by Tecate, “THE OFFICIAL BEER OF BOXING” and Hennessy, “Never Stop, Never Settle.” The fights took place at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.
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At RJI, we’ve been working to improve how we share information with our readers.
Getting it right wh...
Getting it right when you’re caught in a Twitter storm
Reporting Social media
Gerri Berendzen | November 12, 2015
On the night of Nov. 10, I sat and watched as a Twitter storm broke out.
Watching social media is part of my job as a news editor on the Interactive Copy Desk at the Columbia Missourian. During the day, listening to and adding to the community conversation is the primary job of the outreach team at the Missourian. But on the nightside, the copy desk takes over some community engagement duties.
So when we on the desk started seeing a lot of people tweeting about threats reportedly directed at University of Missouri (MU) students, the first thing we did was talk to the assistant city editor on duty to make sure she was on the story.
The reporting staff learned that MU police were investigating the social posts and were saying there was no immediate threat to the campus. But the volume of tweets about threats grew and grew.
A Twitter storm had broken out, fueled by speculation, rumors, a lot of “I heard” and “friends say” and fear.
The Verification Handbook notes that “it’s a fundamental truth that rumors and misinformation accompany emergency situations.” But what happened in Columbia, Missouri, shows that it doesn’t take an earthquake or tsunami for rumors to start flying on social media.
It’s the responsibility of journalists to take a measured approach to such a storm of speculation and to not fan the flames of rumor. Journalists should either repost only information that can be verified or be transparent about the value of the information being passed along.
Of course, that can be difficult when part of your job is to try to get the news first, and also when you’re being deluged with tweets to your news organization asking why you’re not reporting on something.
During the event, the Missourian was committed to not passing along unconfirmed information, but we also recognized that we needed to acknowledge what was happening.
Our immediate action was to quote retweet a tweet from the verified account of the chancellor, with some explanation, followed by this tweet:
“We're following the reports of threats on the #Mizzou campus. We will publish only what we can confirm. Please follow @MUalert and be safe.”
— Columbia Missourian (@CoMissourian) November 11, 2015
Executive Editor Tom Warhover and the senior editors also gathered to discuss how we should handle the story online. The conclusion was similar: We should report only what we could confirm while acknowledging the rumors and promising more information as we got it.
It was a learning situation for the student copy editors working that night: First is never best if it isn’t correct. Don’t overreact to what you see on social media. And verify all information — and that starts with knowing who is tweeting (and making sure it’s a real person).
Stopping to verify can be especially difficult when you see other media just reposting everything and your publication seems to be behind. But it’s better to be last than to post incorrect information.
Ignoring a Twitter storm can be an equally bad reaction.
“I think a Twitter storm can become newsworthy in itself, and sometimes deserves attention, even if only to say that you're checking out a situation and have not been able to verify facts,” Steve Buttry, director of student media at Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication, told me in an email exchange the day after the Twitter storm.
He cited a case study he did on the Austin American Statesman's use of Twitter in covering the 2010 attack by a domestic terrorist on the IRS office in Austin, Texas.
“The Twitter buzz was that it was the FBI office the plane had crashed into. I like what Robert Quigley did, responding to the buzz without repeating the unverified information,” Buttry wrote. Quigley tweeted, “We're trying to get to the bottom of it. No official explanation out there yet. We’re working on it.”
“Once the Statesman confirmed that the IRS was in the building but not the FBI, Quigley acknowledged the FBI rumor more specifically and debunked it,” Buttry said.
“Some unverified facts and rumors gather steam on their own and demand reporting even before you can verify,’ Buttry wrote. “If you have to report (or acknowledge) something before you have it verified, consider acknowledging the buzz without repeating the unverified information.”
I offer the following tips for when you’re confronted with a Twitter storm:
Figure out who’s tweeting and find the people who might be in the know. Make sure you’ve verified that account really belongs to that person.
Cultivate Twitter lists of trusted people in the community. But still verify information even from known entities. On Nov. 10, the president of the MU student body tweeted inaccurate information about activities on campus.
Tweet back at the original poster to confirm the information and gather more.
Check out details that can help confirm a tweet — like location and whether the tweet is original or fifth or sixth generation.
Ask yourself, “How does that person know that?” And use social media to ask the tweeter that question.
Check other social media the person has posted. You’ll be able to tell if the person has a history of repeating rumors.
If you get something wrong on Twitter, acknowledge it with a correction. Add the correction as a reply to your original tweet and reply to those who have retweeted your information with the correction.
One final tip from the Verification Handbook: Have a procedure in place about how to handle tweeted information, including how to do that during a breaking news situation. And prepare a checklist so everyone handles the situation in a measured way, even in stressful times.
Gerri Berendzen
Gerri Berendzen is a Knight visiting news editor at the Columbia Missourian and a visiting assistant professor at the Missouri School of Journalism.
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The Porsche 718 Boxster GTS Is the Perfect Blend of Thrilling and Livable
Forget the new six-cylinder Boxster Spyder. The most versatile mid-engine Porsche has been right under our noses.
By Kyle Kinard
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The Scottish countryside feels epic, a Tolkienesque landscape conjuring visions of orcs and whimsy (and an unshakeable thirst for post-drive Scotch whisky). I probed these Lowland hills near Edinburgh recently, helming Porsche’s new 718 Boxster Spyder. The car thrilled. The 2020 Spyder is, essentially, the track-special 718 Cayman GT4 with a folding soft top. That top sits neatly under a clamshell cover, smoothing the rear of the Spyder while allowing the car’s 4.0-liter flat-six to scream into the cabin, unfiltered.
Alongside that engine, the GT4’s other talents infuse the Spyder. There’s the notchy and accurate shifter stirring the six-speed manual, paired with excellent steering feel and a razor-sharp chassis. The car serves another purpose, too: antidote. Enthusiasts complained about the turbocharged flat-four engines pervading the Boxster lineup. It didn't sound right, didn't deliver power right, didn't feel like a Porsche engine, they whined. Well, the six-cylinder Boxster has returned. Enthusiasts, rejoice.
But, a problem with the flat-six rhetoric emerged during my drive among the orcs. I couldn’t stop thinking about a "lesser" Boxster.
The Boxster GTS, maligned for its 4-cylinder engine, but bliss to drive.
Before the trip to Scotland, R&T borrowed a 718 Boxster GTS from Porsche. You know, the one with a 365-hp turbo-four. The goal was to re-acquaint ourselves with Porsche’s mid-engine sports car ahead of the Spyder’s introduction. I picked up the GTS in midtown Manhattan, dodged potholes the size of swimming pools on my commute home, and reveled in the seven-speed PDK transmission’s seamless, brainless efficacy. I parked the GTS street-side, feeling fresh, like I’d just wafted home in a Mercedes.
The next day, I pointed the GTS north, trading New York City’s early-morning bustle for the bucolic bliss of Lime Rock, Connecticut. The roads surrounding Lime Rock Park raceway are much like the track itself—dipping, rising, winding, narrow. Perfect territory to suss out a sports car.
The GTS was a willing partner. I let the top down and reveled in the summer heat flitting over my forearms, awash in the burbling notes from the 2.5-liter four. The Boxster dove into blind corners with vigor, clawing out of each bend on a wave of turbo boost. Full torque (317 lb.-ft) is available from 1900-5000 rpm, with a redline set at 7500 rpm, lending a punchy, growling character to the GTS. I settled into a groove with that engine, hammering the throttle the instant each corner exit appeared. I enjoyed every second.
The GTS leverages its low-down torque, complete with a growling soundtrack.
I’ve never understood the cold reception for this four-cylinder. As a former Porsche 912 owner, the GTS soundtrack reminded me of the big-bore four in my own car–of the memories made with that thrashing, lumping engine in the background. Porsche’s early racing history was built on flat-four genius, too. Porsche tried to remind its consumers of that by propping "718" in front of the Boxster name. Lagging sales and the re-introduction of the six-cylinder engine suggest that new badge didn’t speak to most.
I wheeled the GTS away from Lime Rock later that afternoon. The drive back to Brooklyn took nearly three hours, most of it spent drudging through pre-Fourth of July traffic or scampering along rutted highways and side streets. I’m often amazed by the Big Apple, which can provide world-class sushi, Ethiopian, and Italian on the same city block, but can’t spare a dime to fix its moonscape roads.
The GTS never complained. It caromed over bumps and into ruts. Before each, I’d brace for an impact that never came. The way the GTS’s suspension irons out lumps is commendable. Miraculous, almost, for a sports car with no fixed roof, a taut chassis, and 20-inch wheels on relatively short sidewalls. While I praised the GT4 for its smoothness at the racetrack, the GTS goes a step further, smoothing out real-world roads effortlessly.
I can’t say the same for the Boxster Spyder. The roads I drove in Scotland were narrower than the ones near Lime Rock. Just as lumpy, too. Those forces (and considerable rain) conspired to lower my speed in the Spyder. Even still, the Spyder thwacked harshly against bumps that wouldn’t phase the GTS. There were several times during the drive where a rutted road would rack the car, and I’d look over at my passenger. We had the same shocked expression on our faces; one that meant "that sounds like an expensive repair." Nothing broke, of course, but those exchanges are hardly comforting.
The Boxster Spyder: brilliant in its own right. With a clamshell covering its soft top, we reckon it’s the best-looking Boxster.
Daniel Wollstein
At these lower speeds, I rarely found the Spyder engine’s sweet spot, either. The naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six peaks at 7600 rpm, punching out 414 hp. On the racetrack, in the GT4, you savor every last revolution of the crank before slamming another upshift. Not out here, where less-whimsical creatures like sheep, cows and deer could hide around every corner. But that’s the real world for you: rocky, lumpy, rainy. Unpredictable, most of all.
In the real world, you probably think about money, too. The Spyder costs $96,300 before the destination charge. The GTS is cheaper, at $82,800 MSRP. Add $3730 to that if you want the PDK transmission. The Spyder's extra $14,100 endows your Boxster with a naturally-aspirated flat-six, a gorgeous clamshell to hide your cloth roof, and a chassis borrowed from the GT4. I suspect many buyers will jump at it. For me, the juice isn’t worth the squeeze.
I was similarly critical of the 911 Speedster, a car with all the right ingredients, but that lacked the breadth of talents to justify its exorbitant cost over a GT3. The Spyder, by my assessment, is a road car like the Speedster. As soon as you get rid of the top, I’m much less enthusiastic about wringing it out on a track. As such, the Spyder’s sharper-but-harsher chassis makes less sense than the GTS–whether on backroads in Scotland or near Lime Rock, Connecticut.
Same goes for the peaky 4.0-liter flat six, which shines on-track in the GT4, but doesn’t get to breathe and shout much on the road. That much-anticipated engine adds another 204 lbs to the Spyder, too, compared to a stick-shift GTS. That’s weight worth noting. Of final mention are the convertible tops. To lower the Spyder’s roof, you have to leave the cabin and fold the cloth top under that gorgeous clamshell by hand. In the GTS, there’s a button for all that.
There are no losers among Boxster buyers. Both the GTS and Spyder are brilliant, engaging sports cars. But it just so happens the best all-round Boxster comes with four cylinders, not six, thrumming behind the driver's back.
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Rediff.com » News » Why did Kiltan join navy without sonar, copter?
Why did Kiltan join navy without sonar, copter?
By Ajai Shukla
October 17, 2017 10:47 IST
'An ASW corvette without towed array sonar and an ASW helicopter is nothing more than a feeble joke,' says a retired navy commodore.
Ajai Shukla reports.
IMAGE:The INS Kiltan, which Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commissioned on October 16, 2017 at the Visakhapatnam naval dockyard.
Like numerous Indian warships before it, the navy's newest anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvette, the INS Kiltan, joined the fleet on Monday, October 16, 2017, without equipment crucial for discharging its primary role -- detecting and destroying enemy submarines.
The Kiltan -- like two predecessor ASW corvettes, the INS Kamort and the INS Kadmatt -- was commissioned by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Visakhapatnam without 'advanced towed array sonar' (ATAS), essential for detecting enemy submarines in the shallow Arabian Sea where the peculiar temperature and salinity gradients sharply limit the effectiveness of conventional sonars.
Without ATAS, enemy submarines can sneak undetected to within 50 to 80 kilometres of Indian warships and destroy them with heavy torpedoes from standoff ranges.
The Kiltan will also make do without another vital ASW platform -- a naval multi-role helicopter (NMRH), which flies low over the sea, lowering 'dunking sonar' into the water listening for audio signals from enemy submarines.
The navy is left with just a handful of NMRH choppers -- 12 Sea Kings, of which no more than six are usually operational at any time; and eight Kamov-28, of which 4 to 6 are available.
The navy must distribute these 10-12 helicopters between some 35 capital warships.
"An ASW corvette without towed array sonar and an ASW helicopter is nothing more than a feeble joke," says a retired navy commodore with decades of ASW experience.
Yet, neither of the two Indian warships that called on the Japanese port of Sasebo last week -- the frigate INS Satpura and the ASW corvette, the INS Kadmatt -- has towed array sonar.
While passing through the South China Sea, these warships would have been at the mercy of Chinese submarines.
In June, the defence ministry scrapped an NMRH purchase that had been initiated in 2009 and was at the point of conclusion.
Instead, returning to the start line, the navy has now re-initiated fresh procurement for 123 NMRH.
After this correspondent reported that every Indian warship built after 1997 lacked towed array sonar on May 16, 2014, the defence ministry contracted six ATAS systems from the German naval systems giant, Atlas Elektronik, for just under euro 40 million (Rs 306 crore/Rs 3.06 billion).
Those six ATAS systems were earmarked for the navy's three Talwar-class frigates (INS Talwar, INS Trishul, INS Tabar) and three Delhi-class destroyers (INS Delhi, INS Mumbai, INS Mysore).
In effect, a Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) ATAS multiplied the survival chances of warships worth several thousand crores apiece, each crewed by hundreds of sailors.
Yet, the National Democratic Alliance government has gone slow on a follow on proposal to build 10 more ATAS systems at the Bharat Electronics Ltd, in partnership with Atlas Elektronik.
Those 10 systems are intended for three Shivalik-class frigates (INS Shivalik, INS Satpura, INS Sahyadri); three Project 15A destroyers (INS Kolkata, INS Kochi, INS Chennai) and four Project 28 ASW corvettes, the third of which was commissioned on Monday.
IMAGE: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Admiral Sunil Lanba, chief of the naval staff, Vice Admiral H S Bisht, flag officer commanding-in-chief, Eastern Naval Command, and other senior naval officers on board the INS Kiltan. Photograph: Press Information Bureau.
Without ATAS, India's frontline capital warships, including the aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, rely on a relatively ineffective Passive Towed Array Sonar (PTAS), and an indigenous hull-mounted sonar called HUMSA to detect enemy submarines.
Perhaps oblivious to all this, Sitharaman stated while commissioning the Kiltan that: 'The government fully appreciates the nation's defence requirements and requisite finances would be made available for the modernisation and development plans of the navy', according to a defence ministry release.
The INS Kiltan's keel was laid at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata in August 2010 and she was launched in March 2013.
She has been undergoing sea trials since May and has taken more than seven years in construction.
The corvette, manned by 13 officers and 178 sailors, is propelled by a combination of four Wartsila diesel engines to achieve a cruising speed of 25 knots. She has an endurance of 3,500 nautical miles.
In a significant departure from her predecessors, the INS Kamorta and the INS Kadmatt, the INS Kiltan is India's first major warship with an all-composite superstructure.
This has made the vessel lighter by about 100 tonnes.
Her weapons package includes heavy weight torpedoes, ASW rockets, an Otomelara 76 millimetre anti-aircraft gun and two multi-barrel 30 mm AK-630 guns for close-in protection against enemy aircraft.
The corvette, in naval tradition, inherits her name from a previous INS Kiltan (numbered P 79), a Soviet-supplied Petya-class ASW vessel that served in the fleet for 18 years before she was decommissioned in June 1987.
The four Project 28 corvettes are all named after coral islands in the Lakshadweep archipelago in the Arabian Sea.
Ajai Shukla
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Imitating Life, Together
"Life meaning is always a derivative phenomenon that materializes when we have transcended ourselves, when we have forgotten ourselves and become absorbed in someone (or something) outside ourselves."
Irvin D. Yalom
Wednesday night's group went the way existential group therapy is designed to go. We all lived our roles as we do in the real world. We had the quiet artist one who smiles and listens. We had the seething store manager who is caught between a condescending boss, unteachable subordinates, and disrespectful patrons. There was the action-oriented businessperson whose hair-trigger anger has been honed by years of litigation. One member's anger-to-forgiveness ratio was relatively low. Another member was balance on the love's tightrope between betrayal and abandonment. Some felt imprisoned by their moods, others by their corporal bodies. Several members were physically missing but no less present. There was the socially anxious extrovert, the optimistic depressive, the agoraphobic team leader, and the recovering addict who trusted the prescribing physician to a fault. Finally, there was the wounded healer, the designated leader who would rather serve by following.
That was the cast of characters. All the world's a stage, of course, and our little slice of it, an almost too-cozy consult room, lined with chairs, love seats, and sofa, with lights dimmed and voices hushed, had no audience save for ourselves. Instead of a curtain rising, hoisted by unseen forces, I closed the heavy door, marking the opening scene of our 90-minute improvisation. Thus began a drama, a comedy, and a history, all rolled into one, a study in post-modern realism.
The action began with introductions, old members to new ones and vice versa. By describing the week we had each had we revealed our individual modus operandi, the way we function "out there." As always happens, the way we function "out there" is also the way we function "in here," on our own private stage. In some groups, cross-talk is discouraged, if not forbidden. In ours, an open discussion is a must. If you have a question or comment, you speak it. If a response to what you have said moves you to either explain, defend, push back, or appreciate, then you do that; openly and honestly. We all waited for the plot to thicken, and it did. We hear stories of conflict out in the world, but conflict in the room, in the here-and-now, is what we need to see for our play to have substance. The out there stuff has come and gone. “This is this,” as Robert DeNiro’s character, Michael, demands in “The Deer Hunter.”
A character’s arc takes three acts to observe. In real life, that arc can span many weeks or months—years oftentimes. In our microcosmic group therapy sessions, that arc can be compressed. We can guess at each character’s call to action, we can see how inter- or intrapersonal conflict is resolved, we can observe how change is mustered through courage and creativity, and how attitudes, beliefs, and values can begin to bend. And in our little room, all our arcs bend toward, away from, and through each other’s. They carom off the walls and fold back against themselves. We are actors and audience members experiencing a shared odyssey. Together, we can feel that change is afoot. And the change moves apace, as if it knows we have under two hours to tell tonight's story.
I had intended to talk about balance in this piece. How in group we had discussed the way a “healthy” person uses both brain hemispheres to makes sense out of this existence and to navigate between and through the obstacles we encounter. I was thinking about how clients endeavor to manufacture the ideal product of any therapy: wholeness. But in introducing this topic, I couldn't help but be distracted by the process—forgetting the product entirely. But why shouldn't I? Life is only a process, after all, isn't it? We never get there, wherever we think “there” might be. We bring to group--and to the other parts of our life--our despair, our curiosity, our compassion, our very selves, and we act out our roles--now a hero, now a villain, now a jester--the best we can, hoping to portray our message honestly (or at least fool the critics and get some good reviews). We come alone, in whatever costume seems to fit, but we leave together, wearing the experience.
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Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society. Issue No. 01
Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society. Issue No. 1 The award-winning Classic Traveller magazine from GDW Game Designers' Workshop. This issue includes (by issue and page number): 01-02, From the Management (Editorial), Loren Wiseman 01-04, Bush Runners (Bestiary), Marc Miller 01-05, Traveller Character Identification Contest Results (JTAS), Marc Miller 01-05, Tree... [click here for more] Game Designers' Workshop (GDW) $2.00
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Guild Wars 2 – Growing the Sylvari
By Ruin on SEP 9, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNJVYf8PCHE&feature=player_profilepage
Guild Wars 2 – Growing the Sylvari trailer.
Guild Wars 2 showcases the design philosophy and development of the Sylvari race. Expanding on and reinventing traditional notions of fantasy races for the mmorpg genre.
Guild Wars 2 expands on this race: http://www.guildwars2.com/en/the-game/races/sylvari/
The sylvari are an enigma. Humanoid in form, plantlike in nature, they are recent arrivals in Tyria and have roamed the world for only twenty-five years. They are all born of a single parent—the mighty Pale Tree that dominates the Tarnished Coast. They are bound together with a common origin and a shared dream. No one knows why they have suddenly appeared in Tyria, least of all the sylvari themselves, and they seek to discover their purpose in the world. Of all the races, they have the greatest appreciation of the danger posed by the Elder Dragons; the sylvari battle the undead minions of Zhaitan on a regular basis.
This, then, is their story.
“There was a time that I cursed this world for taking away everything that I had. But living here, I have come to understand that these memories, even those that are painful, are seeds of our identity. They shape our growth.”—Ronan, Human, formerly of the Shining Blade.
The story of the sylvari begins with a human and a centaur. The human was Ronan, a warrior with the Shining Blade. Separated from his patrol, he discovered a cavern filled with strange seeds and guarded by powerful plant creatures. He took one of those seeds and brought it home to his family, only to discover that his entire village had been slaughtered by the White Mantle and their powerful would-be gods, the Mursaat. Grieving, he planted the seed on their graves and swore to never take up the sword again.
Ronan was joined by Ventari, an aged centaur who also tired of continual conflict. Together they formed a small community, a refuge for those seeking peace in a violent world. The tree that grew of the strange seed came up tall and proud, and beneath its boughs, man and centaur lived at peace. Ronan passed on in time, and aged Ventari passed as well. But before leaving this life, the centaur carved his lessons on a marble tablet and set it among the roots of the Pale Tree. Then he too passed on, the eldest and wisest of the centaurs.
The tree grew and spread her shade over the surrounding area, and in time, she bore fruit. At the heart of this fruit were the first sylvari. And while they were still cradled by the Pale Tree, she sang to them and told them what she knew of the world. The Pale Tree spun a dream that would be shared by all the sylvari: a dream of human lives and the centaur’s wisdom. When these initial sylvari emerged as the firstborn, they knew something of their world and yearned to learn more.
The sylvari appear human at first glance, but that comparison breaks down almost immediately. Their flesh is made of vines and leaves, their hair of foliage and petals, and their bones of stronger wood. Golden sap moves through their veins, and pollen shakes from their flesh. They are “born” (they would say “awakened”) as adults, with some knowledge of the world around them. Sylvari are instilled with an inherent sense of nobility, curiosity, and a need to explore.
And as each sylvari explores and learns of the world, that knowledge comes back to the Pale Tree, who sings it to a new generation.
The Pale Tree now dominates the Tarnished Coast, her towering top higher than many mountains. In the shelter of her lush foliage, the sylvari have made their homes. The Grove, created by the Pale Tree, is a multilevel, verdant, organic city. The roots and branches of the tree form broad terraces where other plants have grown and been spun into homes and buildings. Some of the sylvari have lived their entire lives beneath the tree, but most choose to wander, to adventure, and to let the Dream take them where it may.
The sylvari are divided into houses or cycles, and feel that an individual’s personality is determined by time of day when they awaken. The sylvari born in the Cycle of Dawn tend to be loquacious and diplomatic. Those of the Cycle of Day are often problem-solvers, meeting challenges head-on. The sylvari of the Cycle of Dusk tend to be intelligent and reflective. And those of the Cycle of Night are quiet, secretive, and keep their own counsel.
The firstborn are the closest thing the sylvari have to rulers, yet the respect they command comes solely from their wisdom and time spent in the world. Each cycle is advised by one of the firstborn who serves as a luminary, as a guide and tutor, to the newly awakened. Yet the ultimate ruler of the people is their parent, the Pale Tree herself. Her song is found in all sylvari, and those who seek understanding travel to the heart of the tree to commune with her and seek her wisdom.
A Shadow in the Dream
The sylvari are a young race, yet they face challenges from within and without. Not all other races have welcomed them, and their early experiences with the nearby asura have shown them that not all other peoples share their virtuous outlook. But their greatest dangers come from within, both in the form of those sylvari who have rejected the Dream and in the form of a warning in the Dream itself.
Each unborn sylvari hears the song of the Pale Tree and learns of the world, including what other sylvari have learned. Yet many dream of an enigmatic danger that threatens the awakened world. For most, it is but a fleeting glimpse. Only a rare few, the great heroes of their race, see the shadows of dragons and know it as a danger that threatens the world. As a result, of all the races, the sylvari see the challenge of the Elder Dragons most directly. The shores of their lands touch the Sea of Sorrows, and the undead minions of Zhaitan wash ashore and seek to despoil everything they find. While the other races may be corrupted by the Elder Dragons, turned into undead minions or crystalline creatures of the Brand, the sylvari are never turned. Those born of the Pale Tree simply die before the corruption takes hold. Many sylvari believe that this is because they were born to battle the dragons, blessed with a certain protection against their most horrible powers. Some non-sylvari scholars state instead that the sylvari’s strange biology foils the corruption of the dragons. A few clever souls state that sylvari just taste bad to dragons. No one knows for certain which is the truth.
Yet the minions of the Elder Dragon are only one threat among many. There are sylvari who have rejected the teachings of Ventari’s tablet and claim that the centaur’s influence has perverted the Dream. They seek the shadow within the Dream, turn away from what they call “false morality,” and explore the darker side of their personalities. Cold, cruel, and without mercy, these sylvari see themselves as the “true sylvari,” the rightful children of the tree, and consider it to be their great purpose to bring others of their race into that darkness. They are known as the Nightmare Court, and with each act of cruelty and evil, they add their nightmares to the tree and hope, one day, to change the balance and turn their parent to their side. The leader of the Nightmare Court is one of the firstborn: the Duchess Faolain, once the cherished companion of Caithe.
The sylvari are fewer in number than the other great races, but more enter the world each day as they awaken. They are new to Tyria, yet because of the Dream, they know what that world is about. Still, they are curious, seeking to understand things about which they have only dreamed. They find the world alive with potential and fascinating.
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Hello Kitty Cafe
Hello Kitty 45th Anniversary
PUMA x Hello Kitty
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Sanrio Announces Opening of Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Container in Irvine, CA
Sanrio, the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon Hello Kitty, announces the opening of the Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Container. Housed within a metal shipping container, the pop-up cafe will be located in the Giant Wheel Court at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine, CA, and will offer supercute and yummy treats to Hello Kitty fans of all ages. The Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Container is slated to open to the public on Friday, July 15, with grand opening festivities scheduled to run through Sunday, July 17. The grand opening will include daily customer giveaways (while supplies last).
The Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Container offers guests a fast-casual setting, inviting them to pop in & out quickly for a sweet snack – or to stay and enjoy their treats & coffee at bistro tables on the container's pop out patio. Hello Kitty and her friends will welcome customers into the space with bold character graphics adorning the exterior and interior container panels. The cuteness continues inside of the pop-up cafe with modern fixtures and colorful displays throughout.
A brand new menu featuring adorable pies, delicious cakes and unique sweet treats will be available for fans at the pop-up space, with Hello Kitty infused into each of the offerings. In addition, the Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Container will offer artisanal sodas and specialty coffee drinks brewed using Portola Coffee Lab coffee. An expanded menu featuring additional Sanrio characters and specialty daily tea service will debut later this year.
"Since its debut last year, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck has delighted fans in every city it has visited," said Jill Koch, Sr. Vice President of Brand Management and Marketing at Sanrio, Inc. "The Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Container is an evolution of our cafe experience, offering a new selection of treats and exclusive merchandise in a modern, open concept space."
"There has been tremendous anticipation for the first ever Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Container to open," said Easther Liu, chief marketing officer for Irvine Company Retail Properties. "We're proud that the Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Container experience will be available exclusively here at Irvine Spectrum Center for Hello Kitty fans all over to enjoy."
Fans can stay up-to-date on grand opening festivities and events at the pop-up cafe, as well as with Hello Kitty Cafe Truck appearances, by following the Hello Kitty Cafe on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.
About Irvine Spectrum Center
Irvine Spectrum Center is one of Southern California's most popular entertainment and lifestyle destinations, visited by more than 17 million people annually. The center features Nordstrom and Target, along with more than 130 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, including the country's most successful Improv Comedy Club, as well as Orange County's most popular movie theater, a 6,400-seat, 21-screen movie theater with an IMAX screen. Recent additions include: Kona Grill, Honey & Butter, CREAM, BRIO Tuscan Grille and Del Frisco's Grille. For more information, please visit ShopIrvineSpectrumCenter.com.
About Sanrio
Sanrio is the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon Hello Kitty, who is celebrating her 40th Anniversary this year. Home to many endearing characters including Chococat, My Melody, Badtz-Maru and Keroppi, Sanrio was founded on the 'small gift, big smile' philosophy - that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages. Since 1960, this philosophy has served as the inspiration for the broad spectrum of unique products and experiences. Today, more than 50,000 Sanrio-branded items are available in over 70 countries and upwards of 15,000 U.S. retail locations including department, specialty, national chain stores and over 80 Sanrio boutiques. For more information please visit www.sanrio.com and www.facebook.com/hellokitty.
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SageWest Health Care names 2018 Mercy Award Winners
SageWest Health Care, announced that Jenni Anderson and Deborah Ellsworth earned the organization’s 2018 Mercy Award, for the Riverton and Lander campuses, respectively. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each SageWest campus who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
With a compassionate spirit, Jenni consistently goes above and beyond to support staff members, medical staff and patients at SageWest. She always makes herself available to provide support and lend a helping hand, with a smile on her face and cheerful attitude. Jenni’s generosity continues to inspire others through her current and past volunteerism with Leadership Fremont County, Trinity Lutheran School, Tough Enough to Help Cancer Fundraisers, honoring local cancer heroes and her family.
Embodying her passion and commitment for serving others, Deborah lives each day with service to others in mind. Her perseverance and empowerment makes a difference in many people’s lives, not only in our community but throughout the entire world. Deborah shares her boundless enthusiasm through her active involvement in her church, school committees, coaching youth sports, cancer fundraisers, missions in Haiti orphanages, her service in Mexico with the National Optometric Rehabilitation Association, her family, community and adopted family members.
“At SageWest Health Care, we share LifePoint’s commitment to making communities healthier, and we realize that the hard work and dedication of our employees is critical to our success,” Alan Daugherty, CEO of SageWest Health Care said. “Every day, both Jenni and Deborah go above and beyond to demonstrate a level of care and compassion that we want every person who enters our facilities to experience. We are extremely proud to recognize Jenni and Deborah for their efforts on behalf of our patients and our communities.”
The Mercy Award is an annual recognition program established in 2002 to honor the life and contributions of Scott Mercy, LifePoint’s founding chairman and chief executive officer. The award is considered the highest honor a LifePoint employee can receive.
Each hospital winner, including Anderson and Ellsworth will be considered for LifePoint’s 2018 company-wide Mercy Award. The company-wide winner will be announced this summer and will be honored during a special ceremony in Nashville, Tenn., in August, along with all other hospital winners.
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Assisted insemination
Asthma and hay fever
Bites, burns, cuts and pests
Blood, organ and tissue
Chemicals and contaminants
Essure contraceptive device
Falls and preventing harm from falls
Home oxygen therapy
Ways infectious diseases spread
Exclusion from childcare, preschool, school and work
Handling blood and other body substances
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1
Smallpox, which was once a severe disease common around the world, was certified as globally eradicated by the World Health Assembly in 1980 after a successful worldwide immunisation campaign.The last naturally occurring case was detected in Somalia in 1977. Stocks of smallpox virus exist in two laboratories in the United States of America and Russia.
There were two forms of smallpox, variola major (which was more common and more severe) and variola minor.
Smallpox is a notifiable condition1.
How smallpox is spread
Smallpox is caused by the variola virus and is spread from person to person.
Smallpox is spread when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes small droplets containing infectious agents into the air. The droplets in the air may be breathed in by those nearby or may contaminate objects.
Smallpox can also be spread by direct contact with blister fluid or contaminated objects.
Smallpox is a potential bioterrorism agent.
Signs and symptoms of smallpox may include:
sudden onset of high fever which may be recurrent
malaise (general feeling of unwellness)
widespread skin rash – flat spots which change into raised bumps then firm fluid filled blisters which then scab (see image)
diarrhoea.
In 30 to 50% of unvaccinated people with variola major the disease progressed with bleeding, low blood pressure, multi-organ failure and death.
Variola minor had a death rate of less than 1%.
Image courtesy Public Health Image Library (PHIL), Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC-USA)
Diagnosis is by laboratory testing of blister fluid or skin scrapings, or blood taken during the fever stage.
Incubation period
(time between becoming infected and developing symptoms)
From 7 to 19 days, usually 10 to 14 days.
Infectious period
(time during which an infected person can infect others)
From the start of the fever until all scabs have fallen off. People are most contagious during the early skin rash.
There is no specific treatment for smallpox. Persons with suspected or confirmed smallpox require supportive treatment in hospital.
Exclude people with smallpox from childcare, preschool, school and work from the start of the illness until all scabs have disappeared and they have been advised by the Chief Quarantine Officer in SA Health that they may return.
A vaccine is available. Vaccination against smallpox is not routinely recommended in Australia and is not on the National Immunisation Program schedule. Vaccination is recommended for laboratory staff who routinely work with vaccinia poxviruses (unless contraindicated).
There is a small risk that smallpox could be released intentionally as a bioweapon and health departments around the world are planning for this possibility, including South Australia.
Promptly isolate suspected and confirmed cases of smallpox until no longer infectious.
When you have a notifiable condition
Occupations at risk of vaccine preventable diseases
1 - In South Australia the law requires doctors and laboratories to report some infections or diseases to SA Health. These infections or diseases are commonly referred to as 'notifiable conditions'.
Image - Courtesy of Dr. Michael Schwartz, Public Health Image Library (PHIL), Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC-USA)
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Getting serious
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS 22 Sep 2019 15:00 PDT
NYYC American Magic completes a foiling gybe during an early sail in light winds © NYYC American Magic
As American Magic get their initial AC75 up and foiling first over the Defenders, a vessel known as K8 sat in the pond at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. We have written a bit about this craft from Western Australia's Greg and Patrick Johnston here, also here, and finally here too, as well as also reviewing how their company, Advanced Wing Systems (AWS), has been involved in the development of the systems used on board this most interesting looking of cutting edge craft - the AC75.
K8, which carries AWS' Semi-Rigid Wing system of double luff and rotating mast is going to do a lot of racing around the Sydney Harbour, and then also appear at regattas like Sail Port Stephens, which have specific classes like the Super 12s. You may also see K8 at the Australian Sportboat title on Lake Macquarie, and also Super 30s on Sydney Harbour.
SRW aboard a foiling Moth - photo © Advanced Wing Systems
The International Moth version is also going to get another airing, and it is likely that very quickly, versions two and three of it will appear as well. In time, the concepts already developed for the 18-foot skiff will also be seen, perhaps before the Summer is done.
Best of all you can have a blast on board K8 if you want to see how it all goes. See Advanced Wing Systems or go to Hyperform Yachting and ask really nicely. You just never know your luck in a big city after all...
SRW aboard a Classe Mini - photo © Advanced Wing Systems
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Well D-Day was always going to arrive, and you can bet that there will be some new enhancements to the 2020 version that kicks of in Sydney next February. Certainly the fans have loved it and so too the sailors. I am sure the team will also work even more on the delivery of coverage, which has continued to receive mixed reviews throughout this first outing. Still, points are to be awarded for firstly making it happen, and then making it so transfixing. Nice one.
2019 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup - photo © Stuart Streuli / New York Yacht Club
NYYC Invitational
Well done to Guido and Michelle Belgiorno-Nettis' crew from the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron whose win on the last day of the regatta makes them the first Southern Hemisphere club to claim the prestigious NYYC Invitational Cup. On board were Marlena Berzins, Nicholas Cleary, Christopher Cook, Michael Dunstan, David Edwards, Tom King, Greg O'Shea, and Ivan Wheen.
Many thanks to the Sydney Morning Herald for their continuing support of sailing. It was also delightful to have former NYYC Commodore, Phil Lotz, deliver this comment after their tremendous efforts. "The success of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup and the IC37 class are sources of tremendous pride for the membership of the Club. Corinthian competition is one of the cornerstones of this Club, and this event celebrates that ideal like no other in the world. We look forward to an event that will continue to grow in stature and bring together passionate yachtsmen and women from around the world for a week of intense competition and genuine camaraderie."
Mat Belcher and Will Ryan - Hempel World Cup Series Enoshima, day 6 - photo © Jesus Renedo / Sailing Energy / World Sailing
The first of the Australian Sailing Team for Tokyo 2020 have been announced and the Dynamic Duo of Mat Belcher and Will Ryan will once again represent us in the Men's 470. Of late they have been so, so good, and the definitive class act. Well done lads! You two and Victor are just so polished that it nearly defies description.
The second class announced was the Laser, and it will be Matt Wearn who will don the Green and Gold. Clearly a class in which Australia has been very competitive for many a decade now, we need not bring any more pressure onto any of our sailors, and the other item to note is that the Laser gets at least one more outing, with Paris 2024 being confirmed recently.
Matt Wearn won silver in Laser - Hempel World Cup Series Enoshima, day 6 - photo © Jesus Renedo / Sailing Energy / World Sailing
Matt Wearn spoke of his selection, "It is an absolute honour and something I have wanted to do since I was a child. We now have almost 12 months to explore some ideas and use the Australian summer to test where we want to focus our energies. Taking the pressure of selection off affords me the opportunity to put all the energy into my sailing."
So well done to these three sailors, and if you want to learn all about the way nominations and selections are made, then please see our article on that. Across the Pacific things have not been so smooth. Greg Fisher left as COO of Olympic Sailing in the USA, and then hot on his heels (three days later) was our own Olympic dual Gold Medallist in the 470, the CEO Malcolm Page. Whilst the former was listed as a resignation, it seems that the latter was far more of a spearing.
This comes from reading between the lines in Associated Press, where Page stated, "I came in with a strong vision, and obviously I'm disappointed that I will not be around to see it through. I think there have been some strong developments in this quadrennial, and I guess I was excited for the athletes. The potential in this place is huge, I've always seen that. All the pieces of the puzzle are here." Evidently others did not.
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Gladwell's Line: First cross in Cagliari
Another milestone was passed in Cagliari, Sardinia this week with the first two AC75's Another milestone in the 2021 America's Cup cycle was passed in Cagliari, Sardinia this week with the first two AC75's from rival Challengers appearing on the same piece of water, and snapped as they were leaving and entering the boat harbour Posted on 18 Jan Sail-World NZ news : Jan 16 - America's Cup News
top stories covering the AC75 action from New Zealand and around the world, and NZ national titles Read the latest newsletter from Sail-World New Zealand, with the top stories covering the AC75 action from New Zealand and around the world, and NZ national titles. Posted on 18 Jan Maiden crew to sail Classic on Anniversary Day
‘Smiling Seductress' Rawene will sail with maiden crew on Anniversary Day The Auckland Anniversary Regatta has seen many changes over the course of its 180 year history. But one sight that's still rare to behold as the ‘A Classic' fleet of vintage yachts takes to the harbour is a majority of women on board. Posted on 17 Jan Giesen New Year Regatta: 36 boats race in Sounds
The Marlborough Sounds delivered a complete set of wind conditions for the Giesen New Year regatta A variety of breezes prevailed for the Giesen New Year regatta and Friday's First National invitation race. Friday's invitation race was sailed in steady sea breeze of 12-15 knots enabling most crews to display their spinnaker or gennaker skills. Posted on 17 Jan America's Cup winner joins Events Clothing
International yachting personality Brad Butterworth joins Events Clothing Well-known industry brand, Events Clothing, has announced a new majority shareholder as the uniform provider prepares for a time of expansion. Posted on 17 Jan Sail-World: Jan 16: America's Cup Update
Welcome to Sail-World.com's New Zealand e-magazine for January 16, 20120 Welcome to Sail-World.com's New Zealand e-magazine for January 16, 20120 Posted on 15 Jan That man Lilley
Latest Sail-World Australia newsletter from John Curnow When he won the medal race at the recent Finn Gold Cup, it was not some random event. Jake Lilley has been at it for a while. It's called work ethic... Posted on 12 Jan P-Class: Howse wins Tanner Tauranga Cup double
Kohimarama YC's Tim Howse has won the Tanner and the Tauranga Cup for P-Class Kohimarama YC's Tim Howse has won the Tanner and Tauranga Cup for P-Class, which is being sailed at Tauranga YPBC, the home club of America's Cup champion Peter Burling, TYPBC, and birthplace of the P-class in 1923. Posted on 7 Jan Highs and Lows
They go together in a symbiotic circle to form our weather patterns They go together in a symbiotic circle to form our weather patterns. In life, they also seem to always be in close proximity to one another, as well. Normally, this is a truly a wonderful time of year in Australia. Posted on 5 Jan Let's start with a round of applause
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Antibodies to a Retina Protein to be used as a Kidney Cancer Marker
A team of scientists from Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University together with their German colleagues suggested a new highly sensitive, quick, and pain-free method for diagnosing kidney cancer. The methodology is based on the measurement of the immune response to arrestin-1, a retina protein that is synthesized in the cancerous cells of kidneys. The work was supported with a grant of Russian Science Foundation (RSF) and the article on it will be published in the February issue of the international Biochimie journal.
Tumors can be benign or malignant. The former ones are not extremely dangerous but can turn into the latter ones, and those cause every sixth death in the world. Around 90-93% of all kidney growths turn out to be malignant, and there are no proper methods for early diagnostics. The initial stages of kidney cancer lack specific symptoms, and therefore it is often discovered on its untreatable stage with far-reaching metastases. At this point, the prognosis is not about recovery, but about a patient’s remaining life span.
Cancerous cells are the cells with considerable deviations in their behavior, such as abnormal division, development, or protein synthesis. Proteins may be synthesized in wrong quantities, in a wrong place, or with poor quality. Normally arrestin-1 is synthesized in eye retina only, and its occurrence in another body organ may cause intensive autoimmune response (i.e. a reaction against the body’s own proteins). It’s already been announced that arrestin-1 is present in melanoma (malignant skin tumor). However, the idea to check the cells of a kidney tumor for it and to measure the intensity of the immune response to arrestin-1 turned out to be new for the scientific world.
The scientists wanted to find out whether it is possible to use the antibodies to arrestin-1 as well as the protein itself as a marker of cancerous kidney diseases. To do so, they dyed tissue sections, carried out blood tests, and sequenced samples (i.e. read the sequences of their DNA). The samples for the experiment were collected from patients that suffered from both malignant and benign kidney growths. The antibodies to arrestin-1 were found in the blood serum of 75% of patients; the protein itself was identified in 90% of benign tumors and in over 50% of cancerous ones. Increased levels of arrestin-1 were also noticed in metastases, especially in the brain.
The synthesis of arrestin-1 takes place in all subtypes of kidney cancer making this method inefficient for differential diagnostics. However, due to its high sensitivity to benign growths, the method helps diagnose a disease on early stages when the chances for recovery are the highest. The diagnostic procedure is reduced to simple blood test for the presence of antibodies to arrestin-1 instead of a biopsy that is technically complicated and painful. “The discovery of arrestin-1 synthesis in cases of kidney cancer suggests the possibility of developing anti-cancer vaccines on its basis in the near future,” says Andrey Zamyatnin, a co-author of the work, and the head of the Institute of Molecular Medicine at Sechenov University.
The research was carried out together with scientists from the Medical and Genetic Scientific Center, Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology at Lomonosov Moscow State University, National Medical Research Center of Radiology, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, as well as Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
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Iris Recognition Helps Secure Eldercare Facility While Generating Brand Awareness
KEYWORDS biometric access management / iris recognition / security technology
Biometric security systems provider Princeton Identity Inc. announced today that its customer, Brevillier Village, is reporting a huge increase in brand awareness resulting from publicity of its status as the nation’s first senior residential and healthcare facility to deploy iris recognition technology as part of a comprehensive physical security system.
Located just outside Erie, PA, Brevillier Village has been the subject of local and international press coverage during the past year due to public fascination with its cutting-edge approach to security. The Princeton Identity IOM Access solution allows staff and residents with normal mental acuity to unlock exterior doors to exit the building by gazing into wall-mounted iris readers positioned near each exit, while restricting residents with dementia from opening the doors and leaving the building unsupervised. The system makes it possible for both non-dementia and dementia residents to live comfortably in the same building as part of a mixed population. Non-technical personnel at Brevillier Village can easily register new residents to the system and, if a resident begins to experience cognitive decline, his or her iris credentials can be deactivated, allowing them to remain living in the familiar surroundings of their own apartment rather than move to a fully locked facility.
The Princeton Identity solution piggybacks onto the Assa-Abloy Securitron access control infrastructure that was already in place at Brevillier Village, with each iris scan logging as an “event” within the access control system. Two reader “heads” are located at each monitored doorway – one positioned for standing residents and the other for those in wheelchairs. These are connected to integrated control units that communicate over Ethernet cabling back to the server room.
Dan Desrocher, the facility’s Director of Development, says that “If there’s any question about who left the building at a given time, we can look at who had their iris scanned and then check surveillance video to make sure that they are the only person who went through the door. From a security standpoint, this is far more information than was available using the keypad system we had in place, for which everyone shared the same code.”
Brevillier administration places a high value on security, regarding it not only as an operational imperative but as a point-of-differentiation in the highly competitive senior living and healthcare market. The investment in technology is paying off. Brand awareness for Brevillier Village has skyrocketed and, in 2017, it was honored for the first time with the region’s prestigious Erie’s Choice Award for Best Retirement Facility, beating out a much larger facility that had won for the past 10 years in a row.
Mark Clifton, Princeton Identity’s CEO, says, “This project highlight some of the advantages in deploying iris recognition in healthcare and assisted-living facilities. There are no keypad codes to remember, it doesn’t require a free hand and it’s touchless, making it completely sanitary.”
Desrocher adds, “We’re using the technology to keep people in, rather than keep people out, but we could definitely use the other way too. With an iris reader, residents would no longer have to fumble for a key fob to get into a building. The convenience factor is huge.”
This case study overview is provided by Princeton Identity. A full case study of Brevillier Village’s use of Princeton Identity’s IOM Access Solution can be found online here.
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SCHOTT CERAN Miradur®. Tough Beauty.
It was simply time for us to think one step ahead when it comes to cooking surfaces. After all, these are not just the center point and main eye-catcher in many kitchens, but also at the middle of life in the kitchen. A life that you shouldn’t have to see when you look at them. This is why we developed SCHOTT CERAN Miradur®, the first
Made for daily life. Made to resist. Made forever.
and only glass-ceramic that is almost as hard as a diamond. That stands up to stresses – no matter which heating technology is used underneath it. For an immaculately beautiful appearance. Day after day. For many years to come.
Nothing should spill when you are cooking. But it can on your cooktop panel.
Everyone cooks differently and has different cooking habits. And we all place different demands on the kitchen. But no matter where you look, scratches on the cooking surface are simply not welcome. Regardless of whether it is just something you use every day or a design object - or even both together. CERAN Miradur® is the answer to your desire for a cooking surface that withstands the highest stress.
The Pragmatic Types.
My glass-ceramic cooktop panel has gotten scratched after a few years of use. Through my own carelessness. But also due to constant daily use. It can’t be repaired either. So I guess I have to live with it, although I don’t like how it looks.
The Perfectionists.
Sometimes things just have to go fast when I’m cooking. I can’t afford to exercise caution all the time. Cooking and cleaning can simply cause small scratches, although I can’t imagine where they come from. I suspect that glass-ceramic cooking surfaces aren’t as resistant as they used to be. And that annoys me because I spent a lot of money on mine.
The Design Lovers.
My kitchen is the prestige object in my apartment. I want the furnishings and appliances to look good for many years to come. Yes, I know that at the end the kitchen is also a place we “work” in and that this can sometimes happen, but I would hope that the cooking surface will look as pristine as it did on the first day for ever.
So that your cooktop panel looks good even when it is quite old.
Cooking is creativity - and therefore sometimes chaos. Mishaps can happen. But, no problem: With CERAN Miradur®, you’ll have even more fun before, during and after cooking. All cooks need to take into consideration is their guests’ tastes. Speaking of taste: the exciting design sets accents in the kitchen. And looks like it did on the first day for many years to come. Thanks to its high resistance to external influences, everyday life leaves no traces. In other words, the cooking surface remains permanently beautiful.
Shines every day. Year for year.
Its innovative character is also reflected in its design. Its lightweight, metallic glow gives the surface a futuristic touch and a special aesthetic look.
More than a name. A promise.
Miradur®. The name already suggests what properties you can associate with this glass-ceramic. It is extremely hard and therefore resistant. At the same time, it looks nice. And not just on the first day, but rather during normal use, even after years. In short: a durable Miracle.
It has unique qualities that we want to underscore by using a standalone logo. A type of signature that allows you to recognize Miradur® at first glance.
Your cooktop sees a lot. But it doesn’t have to show it.
Are you ready for a new revolution in the kitchen? Miradur® will surprise you in many ways.
Miradur®:
is the world’s first and only scratch-resistant glass-ceramic cooktop panel.
has a degree of hardness that comes close to that of a diamond. That means:
95% fewer scratches from sand
70% fewer scratches caused by abrasive sponges
is the only coating that features all thermal, mechanical and chemical properties and can be used together with all heating technologies.
is patented as a scratch-resistant coating for glass-ceramic cooktop panels.
Stress test: passed.
For those interested in technology, a laboratory film illustrates a stress test developed by TUV Rheinland as part of the certification process. We have repeated this stress test in our research center in Mainz.
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What makes Miradur® so special?
A cooktop panel is ultimately always a commodity – but it still doesn’t have to show traces of use. In keeping with our philosophy “Never stop inventing,” we went on to develop Miradur®, a glass-ceramic almost as hard as a diamond. And therefore even harder than sand, for instance. This means that even if you sprinkle sand on the cooking surface while you are cleaning vegetables and then drag a pot over the surface, the susceptibility to scratches will be reduced significantly. In other words, you can concentrate on the cooking experience – and look forward to many years of having a cooktop panel that looks like it did on the very first day.
Why does it have a logo of its own?
Miradur® is to be directly recognized as what it is: a new and completely separate product that considerably enhances and optimizes the SCHOTT CERAN® world. The new logo emphasizes the innovative character of our glass-ceramic in its autonomy. The name has also been registered as a brand name in many countries.
Is Miradur® better than SCHOTT CERAN®?
You can’t really say that one is better or worse. Miradur® is the logical complement to the SCHOTT CERAN® world as a product for all those who value a unique and thereby imperishable look.
When will the product be available?
Appliances with Miradur® are already available in some countries from the following home appliance manufacturers. Please contact the appliance manufacturer directly to learn more about the distribution channels and availability:
V-ZUG AG contact here
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Fors contact here
Erge contact here
Miradur® is also available in German and Swiss retail market. Please use our dealer search to find retailers nearby (in Germany and Switzerland). Please activate the little box at "Händler mit CERAN Miradur®".
Go directly to our dealer search for Germany and Switzerland
What materials will Miradur® be available on?
First, we will be offering Miradur® for black glass-ceramics. We plan to launch more products depending on customer demand. We will keep you up to date on this site on when and what our plans are.
Which decors will Miradur® be available with?
That is a question that every kitchen appliance manufacturer will have to answer for themselves. Whatever is conceivable is also possible, as long as it complies with the design guidelines.
What needs to be considered if I intend to build Miradur® into my kitchen?
With regard to design and geometry, whatever is conceivable is also possible, as long as it complies with the design guidelines. However, the home appliance manufacturers decide what kind of models they offer in the market. The best light condition for demonstrating the beauty of the new cooktop panel will be achieved with halogen lamps and LED lights in the kitchen.
Which heating technology can Miradur® be used with?
In short, with all of them. Whether it’s induction, electric radiant or gas. For more details, home appliance manufacturers should contact their respective SCHOTT CERAN® sales representatives.
What do I need to keep in mind when cleaning it?
You can clean the glass-ceramic cooktop surface with Miradur® by using the cleaners and methods we recommend on this page.
Does Miradur® offer 100% protection against all kinds of scratches?
No. This coating that is applied to our glass-ceramic cooktop panels in addition represents a significant improvement and optimization of the scratch susceptibility of today's glass-ceramic cooktop panels. No scratches should result under normal circumstances. Nevertheless, a very sharp-edged grain of sand under a very heavy pot could still scratch the surface.
Researching is deeply rooted in our genes. As in the past, we still work very hard on realizing ideas that will shape the kitchens of the future.
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Electric radiation, induction, gas: SCHOTT CERAN® is the perfect companion for any heating technology. But see for yourself.
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Spider-Man: Homecoming new posters team up with Iron Man to fight
These three Spider-Man: Homecoming posters make a banner, clever
By Poppy-Jay Palmer 21-06-17 42,397
Check out these new posters. Spider-Man: Homecoming is clearly feeling bad about that awful montage one from a couple of months ago, as it’s stepped its game back up again. To paraphrase the Spice Girls, these three become one. There’s also a rando on in there too for good measure.
You can read the official synopsis for Spider-Man: Homecoming below:
A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine – distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man – but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.
Spider-Man: Homecoming stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker, Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes/The Vulture, Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, Zendaya as Michelle, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, Bokeem Woodbine as Shocker, Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan and Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark. Logan Marshall-Green is playing an unnamed villain, Donald Glover is in a mystery role, Hannibal Burress is Peter Parker’s gym teacher and Martin Starr is returning to the Marvel universe after an unspeaking role as Amadeus Cho in The Incredible Hulk.
Jon Watts (Cop Car) is directing, Watts, Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Christopher Ford, Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers have written the screenplay and Mitchell Bell, Eric Hauserman Carroll, Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal are producing.
Spider-Man: Homecoming is in cinemas from 7 July 2017. Get all the latest superhero movie news with every issue of SciFiNow.
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Brooks Team Pro Classic
In production for more than half a century, Brooks' Team Professional Classic can truly be described as "timeless". With a narrower, race-oriented shape, it's ideal for road bikes that have a more aggressive fit. Like every Brooks saddle it shapes itself to the rider as the miles tick by, offering the customized support that the company's reputation is built upon. And, of course, the Team Professional Classic features Brooks' full-grain, premium tanned leather and trademark rivets for the ultimate in comfort, style, and durability.
Brooks traditional manufacturing
Brooks saddles have been handcrafted in England since 1870. They are manufactured in Smethwick, Birmingham using machines dating back to the 19th century. Only top quality hide leather is used which is immersed in water and formed under intense pressures. Even the springs and frames are manufactured in house! Skilled hand labor is necessary every step of the way, a process that can take 90 days for one saddle!
Of all the components in a quality saddle, none is more important than the leather, and Brooks carefully examines every single piece of leather ensuring that it's the absolute highest quality. For example, while it's important that all stretch is eliminated, the flexibility of the leather must remain intact so that it can conform to the contours of your body and keep its shape for years to come.
Plus, thanks to the built-in pores in its fine leather, Brooks saddles have natural ventilation so they never become clammy and remain comfortable on even the longest rides on the warmest days. Even better, plenty of Brooks customers have used the same Brooks saddle for 30 or more years, a testament to Brooks' craftsmanship and the fine materials in their saddles.
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Sure Feels Right
Sixx:A.M. - This Is Gonna Hurt
The traffic's backed up on the 405,
And the smog's so thick you can cut it with a knife,
But it gives me time,
To think about my life,
I take the 10 to the 5 to the 101,
I got a song sitting here on the tip of my tongue,
And the more I drive,
The more I feel alive.
Well I don't know what you're doing to me,
But it sure feels right,
But let's do it all night,
When the sunlight breaks through the LA sky,
For some damn reason it makes me smile,
And I don't know what you're doing to me,
But it sure feels right.
I'm driving down Sunset Boulevard,
Sex Pistols on the radio in my car,
And I must be high,
I just saw Jesus walk by.
I make a hard left as the sun comes up,
Over Hollywood vampires ditching their luck,
Baby lock your door,
Yeah we've seen this before.
But it sure feels right. [x2]
Soaking up the sunshine,
Sitting on the forward Five,
I can take my time just to do what I like,
Because it sure feels right,
Just singing to the radio,
I don't know what you're doing to me,
But let's do it all night.
Everybody's singing to the radio.
Writer(s): NIKKI SIXX, JAMES MICHAEL, DJ ASHBA
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Roger Waters: October 24, 2017
October 13, 2016 Rogers Place
WHAT: Roger Waters
WHEN: Tuesday October 24, 2017
TICKETS ON SALE: Friday October 21, 2016
ROGER WATERS – US + THEM-
2017 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
October 24, 2017 at Rogers Place
THE CREATIVE GENIUS OF PINK FLOYD
LAUNCHING NEW GROUNDBREAKING TOUR
Featuring classic Pink Floyd, some new songs and solo work, the tour is set for North America 2017
(Los Angeles, CA – October 13, 2016) Roger Waters will return to North America in 2017 with a pioneering new tour, Us + Them, featuring classic Pink Floyd, some new songs and solo work. The tour, which will make a stop in Edmonton at Rogers Place on October 24, 2017, runs through the summer of 2017 and is promoted by AEG Live’s Concerts West. Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 21, 2016.
Roger Waters – Us + Them will tour the United States and Canada and will showcase highlights from Waters’ groundbreaking body of work. The title is derived from the 1974 track “Us And Them,” from the multi-million selling Pink Floyd album The Dark Side of the Moon.
“We are going to take a new show on the road, the content is very secret,” said Roger Waters. “It’ll be a mixture of stuff from my long career, stuff from my years with Pink Floyd, some new things. Probably 75% of it will be old material and 25% will be new, but it will be all connected by a general theme. It will be a cool show, I promise you. It’ll be spectacular like all my shows have been.”
Roger Waters’ legendary live performances are renowned as immersive sensory experiences featuring high class, state-of-the-art audio visual production and breathtaking quad sound. This new tour promises to be no exception, following months of meticulous planning and visionary craft, it will inspire crowds with its powerful delivery to take the audience on a musical journey.
Roger Waters – Us + Them marks the artist’s first US return since The Wall Live (2010-2013), his sold-out world tour which was seen by more than 4 million fans globally at 219 shows and remains the highest grossing tour by any solo artist in history.
News of the Roger Waters – Us + Them North American tour 2017 follows a triumphant headline performance on Sunday, October 9 at the Desert Trip Festival in Indio, California. Roger Waters will return to Desert Trip for a second headline appearance on the closing day of the multi-weekend festival on Sunday, October 16.
Tickets for the general public will go on sale on Friday, October 21, 2016.
For more information about purchasing tickets, please visit RogerWaters.com or aeglive.com.
Roger Waters 2017 Tour Dates
May-26 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
May-28 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center
May-30 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
Jun-1 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
Jun-3 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
Jun-7 San Jose, CA SAP Center at San Jose
Jun-12 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center
Jun-14 Phoenix, AZ Gila River Arena
Jun-16 Las Vegas, NV T-Mobile Arena
Jun-20 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center
Jun-24 Seattle, WA Tacoma Dome
Jul-3 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Jul-6 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Jul-11 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena
Jul-13 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena
Jul-16 Atlanta, GA Infinite Energy Arena
Jul-18 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
Jul-20 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
Jul-22 Chicago, IL United Center
Jul-26 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
Aug-2 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
Aug-4 Washington, DC Verizon Center
Aug-8 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
Sep-7 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
Sep-11 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center
Sep 15 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
Sep-19 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena
Sept-27 Boston, MA TD Garden
Sep-28 Boston, MA TD Garden
Oct-2 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Oct-6 Quebec City, QC Videotron Centre
Oct-10 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre
Oct-16 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Oct-24 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place
Oct-28 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
San Antonio and Winnipeg shows to be added.
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R, 1 hr.31 min.
Directed By: Richie Keen
In Theaters: Feb 17, 2017 Wide
On DVD: May 30, 2017
Fist Fight: Super Bowl TV Spot
Added: Feb 8, 2017
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Garrett S
The only thing that keeps this movie afloat was the performance by Charlie Day. I am a big fan of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia and, therefore, a big fan of Day. The plot is not very interesting and the supporting cast is very weak. Lots of cheap jokes that prevent the movie from being legitimately funny. Ice Cube is somewhat entertaining to watch because of his psychopathic tendencies through the movie, but I would recommend avoiding this movie.
This is something of a guilty pleasure, but I enjoyed this movie. It is utterly farcical, don't expect any genuine redemption, although an attempt is made to portray a positive resolution.
Sherlene G
It was lame. And Ice Cube is the only exciting about this movie..
Fist Fight is set in an American High School where the students rule most of the school, that is all except the history class run by hard nosed teacher Strickland who rules over his students with an iron fist. When some of his more brutal teaching methods are revealed to the head teacher by his somewhat timid colleague; Campbell, Strickland feels the only way to resolve this betrayal is with a fist fight in the car park at the end of the day. Comedy wise, Fist Fight registers as mildy amusing. The film is set over the course of one school day and seeing Charlie Day who plays Campbell desperately scramble around to find a way out of the fight had it's funny moments. Ice Cube has made a film career now out of playing tough, grumpy and OTT angry characters on screen and if that's what you're expecting then you won't be disappointed here. His menace is so over the top I did find it funny. What I also enjoyed was the fight at the climax of the movie, I actually thought there would be a cop out and it would be resolved in some naff way but no, there is a pretty brutal fight at the end of the movie that will have you both wincing and laughing. On the downside of the film was Tracey Morgan's coach character who just came across as very annoying and not at all necessary and then there was also Christina Hendricks who was cast as a violence obsessed support teacher which just made no sense what so ever, she was completely wasted in this role. So overall, the film was funny but not a comedy anyone will go back to.
This movie was the funniest movie I’ve ever seen. Ice Cube and Charlie Day played excellent parts in this movie. I loved every part of the movie. It’s a must see.
Letlhogonolo S
Caters to the lowest common denominator
Meredith W
Despite its decent cast, "Fist Fight" is a big flop. The premise is weak; when one school teacher unwittingly causes another teacher's dismissal, he is challenged to an after-school fight. Its realisation is ridiculous meaning that real laughs are few and far between.
DAVE B
THIS FILM PROMOTES THE HOLLYWOOD AGENDA OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR PEDOPHILES, THE SCENE WHERE THE YOUNG BOY IS WANKING WHILST SMILING/LAUGHING INTO THE EYES OF AN ADULT IS CREPPY BEYOND COMPREHENSION!!! FUCK YOU HOLLYWOOD! YOUR PREVERTED INTENTIONS FOR THE WORLD WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED FOR THE SICK TWISTED PROGRAMMING THAT IT IS! YOU LOSE
Pietro M
ONE OF THE SHITTY ASS MOVIES WITH PURE CRINGE
As a teacher, loved this movie. Ice Cube was incredibly ridiculous and Charlie Day was tremendously Charlie Day. Not a great plot, but good spot humor.
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Planting seeds of hope
The Esan region of northeast Thailand is often described as one of the hardest places to do ministry in Thailand. Christians are few and far between, Buddhism is strong, and drug addiction is widespread.
By Susan Davies, Thailand in East Asia
The Esan region of northeast Thailand is often described as one of the hardest places to do ministry in Thailand. Christians are few and far between, Buddhism is strong, and drug addiction is widespread. Although there are some church planters in the region, the sheer size of the area means that gospel workers are often spread out and isolated with limited resources. The local Christians truly lean on the Lord, living by hope and perseverance, knowing that they probably won’t see much spiritual fruit in their lifetimes.
One of these Christians is Coach Mhee. Through sports ministry, Mhee coaches 25 boys, using soccer as a positive alternative to the temptation of drugs. Mhee grew up following the tradition of his family’s Buddhist culture in a village close to the Laos border called Sang Khom. However, when he was 23 years old, Mhee moved to the United States where he lived with his sister, a Christian. During his time in the U.S., Mhee learned about Jesus and began to follow Him. After two years, he decided to return to Thailand so he could attend seminary and take the gospel to his own people.
While at seminary, Mhee met his wife, and they both felt God calling them to be missionaries. After finishing their studies, they made plans to start cross-cultural ministry together, but it didn’t work out. Instead, they were asked to join a church-planting team in Chiang Mai, Thailand. For 13 years, they led a successful church-planting ministry, and the Lord blessed their work.
During this time, they regularly visited Sang Khom where Mhee grew up, as most of his family still lived there. Mhee and his wife saw an enormous need in his hometown and felt the Lord asking them to move back and begin ministering there.
They have now been back in Mhee’s home village for two years. Many things have changed since Mhee grew up there, and his wife is not from that part of the country. In many ways, they feel like cross-cultural missionaries!
In this farming community, Mhee works his land to live sustainably; he has never received a pastor’s wage. He strives to help others in his village as much as he can, but his focus is working with children and teenagers in Sang Khom through English and sports ministry. They also hold a small house church called “Home of Hope,” and are committed to holistic evanglism and discipleship.
Coach Mhee’s vision is beautiful. He wants to disciple young Thai people and send them out to live as Christians across the country. He believes they can have a great spiritual impact on Thailand, and sports is one of the tools Mhee uses to do this. The reality is, though, that many will leave the area to further their education without accepting Christ. This could be discouraging, however, Mhee knows that seeing any gospel fruit at all is rare in Thailand. He is content to plant seeds and hopes in the Lord that one day these young people will turn to Jesus and put their trust in Him.
"If God could change me, He can change them," says Mhee.
Being the only Christian worker in the area is lonely, and Mhee often longs for fellowship and encouragement. He is thankful for the Sports Friends staff who come to visit and encourage him and his soccer team. Saturday Day Camps bring kids from all over the area to learn skills, hear gospel stories and testimonies, and play in competitions. The Sports Friends staff spend time encouraging Mhee, and with his strong passion for making Christ known, Mhee is able to persevere even in the hardest of places. He tells us repeatedly that no matter how difficult the job is, working with God is fun, too! Mhee's task is enormous, but his faithful God is bigger still.
Could God be calling you to use your sports skills in ministry like Coach Mhee? Contact SIM today! Check out our website for ways that you can pray, give, and serve in ministry through SIM in the area of sports ministry.
Choosing divine love, for better or for worse
The Fawcetts were eager to enter ministry. But God called the Fawcetts to wait before they could embark to Ayutthaya.
"It touched my heart"
PbeeMai was like any other twenty-year-old: looking for validation from his peers, wanting to be well-liked and popular. But he saw something different – something perhaps even worthwhile – in the way Brian welcomed students into his home and built relationships with them.
From noodles to soccer balls
Aof had gone to church for many Sundays and had said many “Amens” to the prayers people had prayed for her – but nothing really worked until she challenged God herself.
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SHARK PARTY MEDIA
Emma Arnold: 'YES, PLEASE' Comedy Album out June 8th on Blonde Medicine
Kathryn Musilek km@sharkpartymedia.com
Comedian, Emma Arnold's upcoming album, "Yes,Please" is poised for a wide release on June 8th on Blonde Medicine. Meanwhile, Arnold is on tour with shows in L.A., NYC, Durham, Atlanta, Lafayette, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Denver and Fort Collins.
Emma Arnold is America's fiercest sweetheart. Equal parts outrageous and thoughtful, her standup comedy is engaging, honest, and comes from the heart. In addition to being a successful touring comedian, Emma is the cofounder and artistic director of the 208 Comedyfest, the codirector of Comedyfort (part of the Treefort Festival), as well as a mother of three and third generation beekeeper.
Her debut comedy album, "Shut Up, Calvin" is available from Rooftop Comedy and spent 3 weeks at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. When not touring, Emma lives in Idaho, where she keeps kids and bees with varying degrees of success.
TRACKSLISTING:
1- A Little Extra Sauce
2- Recording Live from Boise Idaho
3- What Do You Guys Think About My Beaver?
4- Do You Really Have 6 Kids?
5- So Then The Doctor Goes "Huh..."
6- Checking in with the Crowd
7- You're Lucky If You Have an Autistic Person in Your Life
8- A Story I'm Goint To Tell you That I Don't Want You to Feel Bad About
9- I Have a Boyfriend, Nbd, Pt. 1
10- I Have a Boyfriend, Nbd, Pt. 2
11- The Best Gift I Could Have Ever Asked For
12- A Vagina Hand puppet Teaches Sex Ed
13- I've Been on the Road a Lot Lately
14- A Guide to Sending Dick Pics
15- Keepin' It (Too) Spicy
16- Learn to Love the Child That You Have
17- Emma Signs Off
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Sheila Davis SCA OSA
Available At the Studio
Available In The Galleries
In the Heart of the Wild
Speaking of Trees
Riding the Elephant Lake Road
Titanium Brushes
Beyond the Easel
By request I have decided to teach a limited number or workshops. for more information see the 'Workshops' page
Another New Gallery!!
I will be working with the Fallen Leaf Gallery in Canmore Alberta :)
Happy to announce that I will be working with Galerie Bloom in Montreal.
Stephanie and Julien would be happy to help you in any way :)
'Where Friends Meet' O/P 24 X 24 has been accepted into the SCA 2015 members exhibition
'Dreaming of Here' & ' Dreaming of Now' have both been accepted in the ECOAA Annual Juried Exhibition
'Dreaming of Now' has won honorable mention
"As the Day Slips Away" has been awarded the Antoinette Stevens Award of Best Painting in the SCA members exhibition
Painting on Location at The Algonquin Art Centre in Algonquin Park... Fabulous weather!
"Trembling is Still when I See" 36 x 36will be included in the
Ontario Society of Artists annual Members Choice Exhibition
Todmorden Mills
February 26 -Mar 23, 2014
opening reception Mar 1, 2014 1-4 pm
"Where the Sun Always Shines" will be included!!
CANADA–WIDE JURIED ART SHOW
September 10 — October 19, 2013
Reception: Thursday, September 12, 7–9pm
The Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition has become a premiere show on Canadian landscape art. The Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH) put out a call to artists, encouraging submissions that embraced, challenged or otherwise addressed existing artistic approaches to Canadian landscape. This year’s jury received an overwhelming number of works and has delivered the most diverse, multi-media and challenging show in the Exhibition’s history.
"I Believe" has been accepted into the collection of the Archives of the Province of Ontario
I will be once again participating in 'A Brush with Highlands . If your brave enough...come into the Brush and watch some of Ontario's finest visual Artist paint 'en plein air"....
Want to find me? I will have access to email ....drop me a line and I'll let you know precisely where I am painting each day!
or...get first crack at the freshly painted work produced at the ....
Exclusive Art Show and Sale Join us Sunday August 5th, as we celebrate the finale of the weekend with an exclusive one day art show and sale from 11am - 3pm at the Lloyd Watson Centre in Wilberforce. This is a juried art show and sale that features over 250 works of art from the participating artists. This year we are pleased to offer $1400.00 in Art Awards.
This is truly a unique opportunity to view the Highlands from another perspective. The paintings that are created over the course of the weekend will lead you on a journey that will entertain for generations. What a truly remarkable way to pay tribute to the stunning Haliburton Highlands than to have it recorded by the Country's greatest Plein-Air artists. Come and enjoy fine music, fine food and fine art with us.
Indigo Summer 36 X 30
winner of The Dorset Tower Award and Juror's Choice
"A Distant Cool"48 X 36
The Society of Canadian Artists
44th National Open Juried Exhibition
Todmorden Mills, Toronto ON.
'Sun Showers' I & II are featured on HGTV's Income Property 'Nadia & Gino'
"Dream Along" 48 X 36 has been selected for the Ontario Society of Artists
Members Exhibition
May 30 - July 12, 2012 Aurora Cultural Centre
Opening Reception June 2nd 1pm to 4 pm
"Deep within the winter forest amoung the snowdrift wide" in an entry hall designed my Marilda Merson...visit her page on Facebook
I am very excited to announce that as of January 1, 2012 I was accepted as an elected member of the
Ontario Society of Artists
"I see Blue Birds" is featured on "Steven & Chris"
Episode 44...just before the second commercial :)
Please note that, although every effort is made to accurately photograph the artwork, colour settings vary on monitors, smartphones and tablets. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions.
All content © 2019 Sheila Davis
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Mt. Shasta Nordic Center anticipates fun season with many events
Beginning early January, the Nordic Center is offering multiple exciting programs for all ages and abilities. These programs include PSIA Skate & Classic Clinics, Free Skate Lessons, Nordic Junior Ski Program, Free Senior and Veteran Ski & Snowshoe Day, and a Free Snowshoe Ecology Tour.
The Mt. Shasta Nordic Center is anticipating a season filled with skiing, learning, family fun and health.
“We are excited about a busy winter of community programs and events,” said Chantal Langenfeld, manager of the Nordic Center.
To kick off the season, the Nordic Center is offering free Classic and Skate lessons with the purchase of a trail pass for non-members and for no extra cost to season pass holders. Lessons will be held every Saturday in January 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Class sizes will be limited, please RSVP by calling the Nordic Center at (530) 925-3495 between 9am-4pm on Thursday or Friday, or email info@mtshastanordic.org.
On Feb. 21 and 22, the Nordic Center is having a weekend of Classic and Skate clinics with Chauncey Parker, Clinician and Examiner for the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). RSVP by calling the Nordic Center at (530) 925-3495 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday or Friday, or email info@mtshastanordic.org.
On Feb. 3 the Nordic Center will host a Free Senior Ski Day at 10 a.m. Come early to get your free rental and trail pass and bring your sack lunch to enjoy with the group. For details, contact the Nordic Center at (530) 925-3495 between 9am-4pm on Thursday or Friday, or email info@mtshastanordic.org.
The Nordic Junior Ski Program will be held 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sundays beginning Feb. 2 and running through March 1. This series of classes provides students with the skills to enjoy the sport of cross country skiing for a lifetime. Local alumni of the Youth Skate Program are now young adults working at the Nordic Center or enjoying the trails when they’re in town. Lessons are filled with fun and games and skills develop quickly. For details and to register, contact the Nordic Center at (530) 925-3495 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday or Friday, or email info@mtshastanordic.org.
The Mt. Shasta Nordic Center is a unique community space for all to enjoy, and the only groomed cross country ski area between Bend, Ore. and Truckee. Join us this season to experience the joys of winter recreation on the groomed trails of the Mt. Shasta Nordic Center. For more information or to register for any of the above programs, visit mtshastanordic.org, call the Nordic Center at (530) 925-3495, Thursday through Sunday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or email Langenfeld at info@mtshastanordic.org.
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POB SAFE, SAYS CBSI
[Photo: CBSI]
Central bank defends operations of Pan Oceanic Bank
By JOHN AATAI
CUSTOMERS of Pan Oceanic Bank (POB) are advised to stay calm amidst claims the bank may be forced to close down soon.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) says the claims, which were made in an email that has been widely circulated, were fabricated and false.
And CBSI strongly advised the public to stop and refrain from “spreading false information about the operations of POB”.
The anonymous email had claimed POB has a growing unpaid loan portfolio and that depositors are withdrawing and closing their accounts.
CBSI said it is fully aware of the “distribution of this erroneous piece of information”.
It said the information was conveyed as a news article that has the potential to cause malicious damage and create unnecessary confusion.
“Central Bank is currently monitoring the impact of such a misleading article and notes that such information are only designed to cause further misunderstanding, panic and lowering of public confidence over the country’s financial system,” CBSI said.
It added this is the second time such information received and shared, is coming from an anonymous source with the intent to target specifically POB, its operations, management and staff, including questioning Central Bank’s role and capacity as the nation’s regulatory authority.
“CBSI reiterated its appeal to the public to immediately refrain from participating in such smear campaigns and simply ignore these types of information.
“CBSI continues to encourage the public to carry on banking with POB as its operations complies with all prudential requirements by law, and is monitored closely through due diligence processes,” the CBSI statement said.
Meanwhile, a spokesman from POB said the email was intended to tarnish the image of the bank and get its customers to pull out their savings.
The spokesman said they have decided to let CBSI, being the banking authority, officially respond to the unfounded claims in the email.
He added POB is still carrying out its banking operations as normal.
POB is one of the four commercial banks currently operating in the country.
It opened its doors here in 2014.
It is the only commercial bank here that facilitates banking transactions of logging companies in the country.
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“Welcome To Waikiki 2” Stars Share Their Favorite Scenes, Stories From Set, And What To Look For In 2nd Half
by C. Hong
JTBC’s Monday-Tuesday drama “Welcome to Waikiki 2” is heading into its second half!
The “Welcome to Waikiki 2” stars, Kim Seon Ho, Lee Yi Kyung, Shin Hyun Soo, Moon Ga Young, Ahn So Hee, and Kim Ye Won, recently shared some stories from the set, their favorite scenes from the drama so far, and what to keep an eye on in the second half.
Kim Seon Ho said, “I remember the scene where I had to play the pipe with my nose. It was really hard when filming, but I learned a lot about letting myself go.”
About her singing scene, Moon Ga Young said, “I’m not a good singer but I’m not on Soo Yeon’s level. I love the song ‘Through the Night’ a lot, so it was even harder to pretend to be tone-deaf. If my acting was awkward, I was afraid it would ruin the episode, so I looked up a lot of similar videos and incorporated it into my acting.”
Ahn So Hee talked about the scene where she and Lee Yi Kyung dressed up as beggars and said, “When I first saw the costumes, I was a bit concerned, but then I thought, ‘If I have to be a beggar, I better do it well.’ I laughed a lot when I saw myself in the mirror, but I was proud that the viewers found it funny too.”
Kim Seon Ho also picked his favorite line from the drama as, “In Episode 1, Ki Bong says, ‘Joon Gi, I pooped.’ That was really memorable. I think that you can see what kind of drama ‘Waikiki 2’ is from Shin Hyun Soo’s lovable way of speaking and looking. When I saw the way he approaches comedy, I thought I needed to step it up as well.”
Shin Hyun Soo said, “I was actually really moved and touched by the scene when Ki Bong’s friends came to cheer him on at his first tryout.” Moon Ga Young also picked a scene with Ki Bong, saying, “The most memorable scene for me was when Ki Bong had to quit baseball because of his injury. He had set his heart on this dream, but he had to give it up.”
For her favorite scene, Ahn So Hee said, “The one where I had to eat ramyun, play ping pong, and type on the keyboard with my feet. I practiced a lot and the staff helped me make the scene as funny as I could.”
Kim Ye Won said, “I remember the scene where Woo Shik and Soo Yeon finally get over their tone-deafness. It’s a sincere but comedic scene, so I think the actors had to bring a lot of energy. I really wanted to applaud them. They both worked really hard and when I watched the scene on TV, it was very funny.”
As for the second half, Kim Seon Ho said, “Since it’s a story about youth, you can’t forget about ‘love.’ I hope viewers will stay tuned as to whether Woo Shik’s one-sided crush on Soo Yeon will develop into something more.”
Lee Yi Kyung said, “The introductions are over and I think we will see even more ‘Waikiki’-like scenes in the second half. Sometimes the comedy seems really random, but it will make you smile. I hope that viewers will laugh along with us until the end.”
Shin Hyun Soo said, “I hope that people will stay interested in the stories of these six friends, who are heading toward their dreams and also hoping for love.”
Moon Ga Young said, “Viewers can look forward to seeing what happens to these six youths, who get up even after they fall down, as well as whether Soo Yeon will finally recognize Woo Shik’s true feelings.”
Ahn So Hee said, “I think how Joon Gi and Jung Eun move forward will be something to keep an eye on. Also how many more ridiculous scrapes the guesthouse members can get themselves into.”
Kim Ye Won added, “Every episode of ‘Waikiki’ feels like a fresh start. After filming amidst such energy and passion, it feels like we passed the midway point in no time. I hope the viewers will be able to feel our passion and warmth through the screen as well.”
Check out the latest episode of “Welcome to Waikiki 2” below:
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Marcoux makes golden return at World Cup
Paralympic Winter Games gold medallist in good form after returning from injury
Jan 13, 2020 12:00 PM By: Darren Taylor
Mac Marcoux, Havilland Bay native and Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team member (at rear), guided by teammate Tristan Rodgers of Ottawa at the World Para-Alpine Skiing World Cup in Veysonnaz, Switzerland, Jan. 11, 2020. Photo by Luc Percival/Alpine Canada
Mac Marcoux has made an impressive return to competitive para-alpine skiing.
After being sidelined by a back injury on Nov. 2018, the Havilland Bay native and professional para-alpine skier has won five gold medals for Canada at the World Para-Alpine Skiing World Cup in Veysonnaz, Switzerland.
Marcoux, 22, who is visually impaired, first dazzled the Sault and area and the rest of the country when he won gold at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, guided by brother BJ Marcoux, and remains a full-time, professional para-alpine skier.
Marcoux won gold in three Super-G (giant slalom) events Wednesday through Friday, and gold in two other events over the weekend.
“I’m proud of them both (Mac and current guide Tristan Rodgers of Ottawa),” Marcoux’s mother Lee said, speaking to SooToday Monday.
“Mac has worked so hard in the gym in Whistler with his personal trainer from Alpine Canada to make his comeback and I’m very excited for him. When you fall off and go missing from action for a year, everyone might forget you, you’re not in the news...then to come back and have these kind of results, it’s very humbling.”
“He’s super pumped, he’s very excited, but he’s very humble, he’s not one of those ‘look at me’ people, but he couldn’t have had better success,” Lee said, adding her son has always had good guides, beginning with his brother BJ Marcoux and now Tristan Rodgers.
“When you’re going 120 kilometres per hour or more you have to have a certain trust with someone you’re following. Mac’s been really lucky he and Tristan have developed that relationship and are working well together.”
Marcoux’s next scheduled competition runs from Jan. 20-23 in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.
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Home/New drop tower to replace Rameses Revenge at Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Chessington World of Adventures Resort have submitted plans to install a new Egyptian themed drop tower ride to replace Rameses Revenge, along with the relocation of Flying Jumbos.
Proposed to be located in the Forbidden Kingdom area of the theme park, the new drop tower will be a direct replacement for Rameses Revenge. Standing at an overall height of 25.6m, the base of the tower will be set in the existing hollow alongside the ride’s operator cabin and plant and mechanical rooms. Guests will be carried to the top of the ride on board a 16 seat gondola, before released to ‘free-fall’ down the tower. Although it is not stated within the application who the manufacturer of the ride is, plans do confirm that there are no comparable attractions at Merlin parks in the UK, ruling out the possibility that it could be a transfer of an existing attraction.
The key theming feature for the new ride will be a 12.1m tall and 12.5m wide open-mouthed crocodile head, which will be situated around the tower to make it appear that guests are plummeting into the crocodile’s open mouth as they drop. This structure will be based on the Ancient Egyptian god Sobek, who was represented in Egyptian mythology in both crocodile form, and as a human with a crocodile head, and will have an “aged and rustic mystical appearance” to fit in with the already established Egyptian theme of Forbidden Kingdom. The ride will also incorporate fountains to spray water at riders as they submerge into the themed tunnel, as well as a range of lighting and smoke effects, all designed to enhance the narrative for both riders and spectators.
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If approaching from The Gruffalo Arena, guests will pass under a 5m tall entrance portal that incorporates the logo for the ride. Guests will then enter the queue line for the new attraction via the existing ‘Pharaoh’s Bazaar’ building. The queue will lead out the back of the Pharaoh’s Bazaar to a new outdoor queuing area, which will loop around until it joins the approximate line of the existing Rameses Revenge queue. Guests will then continue down some steps, finally arriving at an entrance waterfall feature through which they’ll walk to board the ride. Fastrack and Ride Access Pass queues will also be provided with a separate access to the ride using a platform lift available for guests with disabilities. Once they’ve experienced the ride, guests will exit the ride from the rear and follow a route to a raised walkway which leads up to and through the Pharaoh’s Bazaar building, where a small themed shop and photo collection point is proposed to be located.
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Also part of these latest proposals is the relocation of Flying Jumbos from its current home on the pathway to Zufari, to the site between Tiny Truckers and the Adventure Point Gift Shop which used to be home to the Resort’s old carousel. Both Flying Jumbos and Rameses Revenge will be removed from their current locations at the end of the 2019 season, with Flying Jumbos intended to be relocated in time for the 2020 season and the new ride expected for the 2021 season. The area formerly housing Flying Jumbos will be planted to create a grassed area surrounded by landscaping.
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Rameses Revenge first opened in 1995, becoming the second addition to the Forbidden Kingdom area of the Resort, which had opened the previous year with Terror Tomb. Its opening was seen as highly successful, with guests frequently queuing for over an hour to experience what was at the time a novel and unique ride experience. Meanwhile Flying Jumbos first arrived at the Resort in 1987 and has had several homes, previously existing in the former Toytown area of the Resort, before making its way to its current location on the path to Zufari.
Are you excited for this potential new addition at Chessington World of Adventures Resort? Make sure you share your thoughts over on the TowersTimes and SouthParks Forum.
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The Young Socceroos have been knocked out of the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship following a 3-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia.
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Young Socceroos Head Coach Ante Milicic hailed the character of his side after a disappointing exit.
“I’m super proud of them to get out of the group and to make it possible to be involved in this game,” he said.
“We gave everything, we overcame a lot of adversity throughout our short time together, and I know that these players as individuals will have learnt a lot from this experience by playing in Asia in these conditions.
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The Wayne Bennett-Anthony Seibold narrative has dominated headlines ahead of Brisbane's trip to ANZ Stadium to take on South Sydney.
On the footballing side of the coin, the Broncos are teetering at 2-5, while the Bunnies are one of three teams - with Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters - to have dropped just one game.
All eyes will be on the two coaches on Thursday night, but in real life, the animosity is dispersed to other places - Bennett versus the Broncos, not Seibold. Seibold versus the Rabbitohs, not Bennett.
Regardless, former Panthers head honcho Phil Gould - whose handshake agreement with Bennett nearly brought the supercoach to the foot of the mountains - suggested Seibold will be the one hot under the collar this week.
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Seibold has already shown signs of being unable to handle the heat, with the Broncos coach storming out of the post-match press conference following his side's drought-breaking win last weekend.
What prompted the storm-out? Repeated questions about South Sydney.
While there's perceived paranoia for the Brisbane boss, Bennett has played Seibold like a fiddle via the media - and Gould believes the incumbent Broncos coach needs to keep a lid on his emotions in the build-up to Thursday's blockbuster.
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"Wayne actually loves all this stuff. He's played against the Broncos plenty of times [with the Dragons and Knights]," Gould said on 100% Footy.
"He's had this Broncos rivalry before... it's going to be nothing for him.
"The poor other bloke... he's just out of his comfort zone right at the moment. He's a great coach, obviously.
"I always found it strange that a young first-time coach like Anthony Seibold at the Rabbitohs, who was having a great season in his first year at the club, and they offer him an extension and he says no.
"I could never understand why he never extended his time with the Rabbitohs."
Bennett is 24 years Seibold's senior, and even coached him between 1992 and 1995. It's not like they don't know each other.
For Gould, should now-coach Seibold fail to keep his cool and let the narrative get to him, it'll flow across to his players, many of whom are still young and booming, but vulnerable.
"I think Wayne will handle this week a lot better than Anthony" Gould continued.
"That could have a big effect on the team. It's whether or not it affects Anthony in front of the players.
"He needs to keep this out of their preparation."
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The Trust: The Private and Powerful Family Behind the New York Times
By: Susan E. Tifft, Alex S. Jones
Book Condition: Collectible - Good
For more than one hundred years, a single family has controlled America's newspaper of record, setting the agenda not only for The New York Times but for the nation as well. The family's story is now revealed in a compelling narrative that dramatically evokes world events, private power struggles, and the burden and privilege of wealth and responsibility.
-- The Trust was a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist.
-- Time selected The Trust as one of the five best nonfiction books of the year.
-- The success of Katharine Graham's Personal History, Gay Talese's The Kingdom and the Power, and David Halberstam's The Powers that Be arrests to broad interest in behind-the-scenes accounts of newspapering.
Title: The Trust: The Private and Powerful Family Behind the New York Times
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Publisher: Little Brown & Co (T): September 1999
Description: Book is clean and tight. A stated First Edition, First printing with full number line. Has minor shelf wear. DJ has some rubbing on the back. We put tracking on every shipment.
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SDCC 2019: 6 Things We Learned from the Funko Star Wars Panel
Funko and Lucasfilm led a masterclass in Pop! design -- including the new Sith Trooper figure.
Dan Brooks Senior Content Writer, Lucasfilm & StarWars.com
The minds behind Funko’s hugely popular — and downright adorable — Star Wars Pop! vinyl figures gathered at San Diego Comic-Con today, taking fans behind the scenes of the line’s unique designs. In a discussion moderated by ILMxLAB’s Justin Bolger, Funko’s Sean Wilkinson (senior creative director), Ben Butcher (SVP of creative), Reis O’Brien (design manager), Amanda Brock (senior sculptor), and Lucasfilm’s Brian Merten (senior manager of product development) shared insights and stories, including a peek at the making of the new Sith trooper Pop!. Here are six things we learned.
1. The Pop! line truly changed Funko. The company launched in 1998, making bobbleheads, and slowly began to try new figure forms. Funko eventually created the Pop! vinyl form, and launched the series eight years ago. They haven’t looked back. “Lo and behold, people loved this,” said Sean Wilkinson. “It changed our fanbase, the interest level, and the excitement around Funko. Star Wars was one of the first [brands] to join into this.” The sophistication of Pop!s have evolved over the years, from basic, somewhat uniform figures to more dynamically posed designs with incredible detail. “It’s just been exciting to watch it grow to this level and his this kind of fanbase,” he said.
Lucasfilm’s Brian Merten weighed in on why he thinks Star Was Pop!s have been so successful. “It’s different, it’s exciting,” he said. “It’s not something that was expected out of Star Wars.”
2. There are certain design elements that can make or break a Pop!. Reis O’Brien and his team will begin with sketches, mapping out the figure. “You gotta make sure you get the head shape right, and the body-to-head ratio,” O’Brien said. From there, a figure goes into the sculpting stage, where detail, nuance, and attitude are added.
“They’re sculpted in Z-Brush,” Amanda Brock confirmed, noting the digital software Funko employs. One benefit of digital sculpting is that any singular asset — say, a blaster — can be moved between figures and tweaked when needed. “We can share things across the board,” Brock said.
3. While Pop!s are stylized, the figures must still be authentic to both brands. Merten discussed some core necessities in translating Star Wars into Pop! style. “What we’re really looking for is an accurate portrayal, or the ability to actually capture the Star Wars character. Because it’s such a different form, it has its own rules,” he said. “So sometimes it’s a challenge to get character into that sculpt.”
4. When Funko is designing Pop!s for upcoming films, much is still kept secret. The designers receive certain assets specific to the characters they’re making — just enough to create an accurate figure. “We know exactly what we need to know in order to make the collectible, and not much more than that,” O’Brien said. This is where Funko’s relationship with Lucasfilm comes more into play, as Merten can advise on poses and other factors to bring the figures closer to capturing new characters’ personalities.
5. The designers will often be their own models. “We’ll look at our concept art, reference, and start sculpting. It’s a lot like dressing it up,” she said. “So I’ll put on the chest armor, add pants and armored pieces, and keep building on top of it.” But to find the perfect pose, they’ll often do it themselves.
“Amanda loves it when I come into her cubicle and act things out,” O’Brien said. “We have a bunch of plastic lightsabers and blasters laying around the office. Then she’ll take a picture of me.”
“It gets a little crazy sometimes,” Brock confirmed.
6. Creating the Sith Trooper Pop! required extreme attention to detail — and a visit to a “super-secret room.” The next evolution in trooper design, the crimson Sith trooper will debut in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, featuring intricate detailing. “We went over this guy’s reference with a fine tooth comb,” O’Brien said. “He is a new stormtrooper from head to toe.” Indeed, the figure, like its on-screen inspiration, is filled with finely-sculpted lines, which the team worked tirelessly to match. That was not the only challenge, however; color was also an issue. “That red is not just red,” O’Brien said. He recounted the story of how, in order to ensure that the Pop!’s red was perfect, Merten took the Funko team into a room at Lucasfilm headquarters filled with screen-used props. There, O’Brien got to see the actual Sith trooper helmet from The Rise of Skywalker. “I held the Pop! to the helmet, and it was dead perfect,” O’Brien said. “As a designer and a Star Wars lover, it was an epic moment.” Funko’s Sith Trooper Pop! made its debut as a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive — the very first Pop! for The Rise of Skywalker.
Dan Brooks is Lucasfilm’s senior content strategist of online, the editor of StarWars.com, and a writer. He loves Star Wars, ELO, and the New York Rangers, Jets, and Yankees. Follow him on Twitter @dan_brooks where he rants about all these things.
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Dejah Thoris: Amy Chu resurrects the Princess of Mars in new Dynamite series
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Edgar Rice Burroughs' masterful sci-fi novels of Barsoom, A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, and The Warlord of Mars, are titans in the annals of speculative fiction and have influenced countless films, TV shows, comics, novels, video games, and short stories since first published in the early part of the 20th century.
As one of the pioneers of the genre, Burroughs first serialized these Martian stories in 1912 with Under the Moons of Mars, which later became the debut novel A Princess of Mars in 1917. For over 100 years, science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts have daydreamed of our mysterious Red Planet neighbor and all of its otherworldly sights, fantastic flora and fauna, and monstrous perils.
This week, Dynamite is blasting back to Barsoom with a brand new Dejah Thoris series infused with a pulpy style and spectacular artwork.
Written by Amy Chu (Poison Ivy, Red Sonja, KISS) with arresting art by Pasquale Qualano (Grimm Fairy Tales), this prequel story of the Princess of Mars and future wife of John Carter is steeped in the rich history of the seminal book series. The sleek alien princess often depicted wearing skimpy bikini armor has been a mainstay in comics since being first introduced back in 1952.
"Amy has spearheaded two of our best-selling series with Red Sonja and KISS," stated Dynamite CEO/Publisher Nick Barrucci in a press release. "Dejah Thoris has been one of our strongest characters who has headlined her own series. Bringing Amy's voice to Dejah was a natural choice. I cannot wait until fans see our new ongoing adventures of the Princess of Mars."
This new solo series was pre-launched in January with a special 25-cent Issue #0 to ensure the largest audience possible can sample and introductory taste and to encourage retailers to stock up with minimal risk attached.
"We're extremely happy to see Dejah Thoris gain a new audience among contemporary readers," added Jim Sullos, President of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. "Mr. Burroughs created a timeless heroine that has enthralled and inspired generations of readers for more than a century."
Here's the official solicitation synopsis:
The untold story of the Red Martian princess! After learning of the legendary Gardens of Mars from her grandfather, Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium, sets off on a dangerous scientific expedition to save her dying planet. But things don't go the way she planned when she encounters a mysterious Green Martian prisoner... A prequel to Edgar Rice Burroughs' beloved book A Princess of Mars.
While Dejah initially appeared as the love interest of John Carter, the strong and talented royal always stood on her own, and never on the sidelines, often venturing into danger or battle -- and thus serving as a template for later strong, independent science fiction heroines such as Princess Leia of Star Wars and Neytiri of James Cameron's Avatar. Since her comic book debut in 2010, she has constantly served as an adventurous mainstay at Dynamite.
SYFY WIRE chatted with Amy Chu about this exotic blast back to Barsoom to find out what drew her to Burroughs' timeless material, learn the complexities of the stunning Princess of Mars, and find out what readers can expect from Dejah Thoris in this background tale as she searches for the lost promised land of Ephysium.
Dynamite's Dejah Thoris #1 arrives in comic shops on February 7.
How did you get involved with this engaging Dejah Thoris project with Dynamite?
Amy Chu: Actually, it was a bit of a surprise. They approached me back in the spring of last year and after a nanosecond, I was like hell, YEAH. To say Edgar Rice Burroughs' Princess of Mars is classic and influential sci-fi is an understatement. It's shaped a lot of my childhood sci-fi Ray Bradbury, Heinlein, everything.
Can you take us on a quick tour of the new series' plot?
Sure, first of all this is a prequel, so don't expect John Carter to suddenly burst onto the scene, sorry! When I was reading through the source material, I noticed that after her ship is shot down by the Tharks, Dejah Thoris talks about her mission as, and I quote, "a purely scientific research party" but that is never really explained. Dejah Thoris is obsessed with finding the lost city of Ephysium, the legendary Gardens of Mars that reputedly has the technology for creating water, something that Barsoom desperately needs. She teams up with a crusty old warrior Sajad, and some young scientists, but once outside the security of her home city Helium, things go horribly wrong...
What was it about the alluring alien character that you felt drawn to?
Aside from being gorgeous, she's clearly smart and on a mission. ERB (I call him ERB in my head) was ahead of his time -- all martians are trained from the time they hatch to fight, regardless of whether they are male or female. This makes for some exciting stories, I think.
Had you been familiar with the Edgar Rice Burroughs character or his sci-fi writings and what sort of research did you do within the source material ?
I read quite a bit, but such a long time ago I had to revisit it. I was a big sci-fi reader in junior high and high school. I also think some of my first comics were Tarzan. Fortunately everything is public domain now and available on gutenberg.org. But for this series we have the blessing of the ERB estate.
What were some of the joys and challenges of bringing the Princess of Mars to life?
It's such a great franchise to work with. One of the challenges, of course, is making it accessible to a wider audience. I'm still surprised how many people don't know the series. Of course I would like to change that.
What abilities, virtues. or flaws did you want to imbue her with after portraying complex female characters like Wonder Woman, Red Sonja, and Poison Ivy?
These are all important, well known existing characters, so for me it's really about teasing out the core attributes of the character. Dejah Thoris has been Red Martian royalty since birth so she may be book smart, but at this stage in her life she is also sheltered and used to a life of privilege. The movie John Carter is actually quite close to the book. It's really worth a watch.
How was it working with artist Pasquale Qualano and colorist Valentina Pinto and how did the creative relationship form?
It's funny - my husband had some artwork from Pasquale hanging in our dining room; I just didn't put two and two together until I took a look at his portfolio. I am very lucky Pasquale and the colorist Valentina Pinto are friends so it's a really great partnership. They are so easy to work with. I do try to make it fun, but it's not hard because the world of Barsoom is so cool and rich with imagery. Pasquale's linework is beautiful, but there's no Barsoom without color, so props to Valentina for rendering it so beautifully!
Since her first appearance in comics in 1952, Dejah Thoris is often depicted as a sexy action heroine wearing skimpy outfits. How did you approach her well-endowed femininity to make her more multi-faceted?
I approach her like I approach all my characters, as a distinct person (or martian...). If characters, whether they be heroes or villains, are just props, well ultimately that's just not very interesting to write or read in the long run, I would think.
What can readers expect and anticipate as this series progresses into 2018?
Like Red Sonja, this is a bit of a travelogue but in the world of Barsoom. Old fans will see a lot of familiar flora and fauna and some Martian history. Okay, maybe that sounds boring. Think Indiana Jones on another planet, how about that?
As an aspiring force for women in comics, what advice would you lend to female writers and artists struggling for a voice in the industry?
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Rafter hopes French feel the pressure
Australian Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter is hoping the pressure of favouritism could expose some mental frailties in French big guns Richard Gasquet and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga during this week's Davis Cup showdown.
La Roche-sur-Yon, France, 29 January 2014 | AAP/tennis.com.au
Australian Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter is hoping the pressure of favouritism could expose some mental frailties in French big guns Richard Gasquet and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga during this week’s Davis Cup showdown.
Star-studded France are strongly fancied to defeat an Australian team missing the injured Bernard Tomic in the first-round World Group tie, starting on Friday in La Roche-sur-Yon.
Rafter says Australia, with a team including veteran Lleyton Hewitt and a pair of rising teenagers, are deserved underdogs but it could work in their favour.
Top 10 players Gasquet and Tsonga have had their mental toughness questioned at times over the years and Rafter believes the pressure is firmly on the home side for the indoor claycourt tie.
“Hopefully their boys are a little bit tight and our boys can control the games,” Rafter told AAP on Tuesday.
“On paper they (France) look good, they look strong but playing at home there’s all the expectations that come with that.
“It’s not something you plan for, you plan to beat them with the best game you can provide.
“But we’re hoping they have a few mental (issues) on the day.”
In Tomic’s absence, teenagers Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Jordan Thompson have joined Hewitt and doubles specialist Chris Guccione in western France.
Rafter is keeping his selection cards close to his chest but it appears likely Hewitt and rapid riser Krygios will lead Australia into battle in day one singles.
However, Rafter could opt for a surprise by playing Kyrgios and debutant Kokkinakis in the opening singles to keep veteran Hewitt fresh for the doubles and reverse singles.
“There’ll be twists and turns throughout the tie on who plays and who doesn’t,” Rafter said.
“I do suspect that everyone will get a run in this tie at some stage.
“The boys have to be ready to play and hopefully they are all live rubbers.”
The fierce competition for places has been reflected in preparations, with Rafter describing this week’s practice hit-outs as “ultra-competitive”.
Hewitt, a veteran of 70 Davis Cup matches, is relishing the enthusiasm his younger teammates have brought to the squad.
And he’s shouldering the bulk of responsibility as Australia looks to avoid being sent into a World Group play-off for the eighth straight year.
“These two young guys are playing and stepping up to the mark,” said Hewitt, who won this month’s ATP title in Brisbane before losing in the first round of the Australian Open.
“For me it’s about leading by example on the court and using my experience that I’ve been able to gain from so many years and big ties.”
The tie is Australia’s first back in the elite 16-nation World Group since 2007.
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Right Winger or Left Winger: A Poll
Let's see which way the forum winds blow.
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Re: Right Winger or Left Winger: A Poll
I'm a Centrist.
July 4, 2006 - 4:01am
jazzgal
Joined: Sep 29 2005 - 12:33pm
left wing all the way
women should be able to get abortions
all people should be able to get married
no one should have to fight a rich mans war
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Joined: Sep 1 2005 - 8:56am
I fail to grasp why these positions are considered "left-wing." The first two are, if anything, libertarian, ie, the government has no business intruding into people's bedrooms and sickrooms.
Happy Independence Day, everyone.
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
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I'm in STEREO...Left and Right? Surround sound must be all confused. STEREO
FredT300B
Monty, could you please define the terms? If gay marriages and the abortion/pro choice issues are not especially important to me, and I believe instead that we (and the politicians we elected) should be focused instead on resolving such problems as the growing budget deficit, trade balances, the exportation of jobs, the war in Iraq, the healthcare crisis, white collar crime, the plight of the poor, the environment, immigration, etc., am I a right winger or a left winger? Why?
Joined: Feb 24 2006 - 11:51am
Today. The 4th of July, symbolical centerpiece of our nation's ongoing quest for progress in freedom and prosperity. Picnics. Parades. The American way. Flanders Field. Iwo Jima. The Bulge. Inchon. Hue. Basra. I now give you that which transcends your trivial leaning, left and right, center, stereo, or surround. I give you the eating championship of America, open to all citizens of the world. Sponsored annually by Nathan's, purveyor of fine weenies. Covered in all its porcine glory by ESPN, this morning at 10:00 A.M. Pacific. A spectacular celebration of what it means to be an American.
If you weren't glued to your tube, just picture this. A 100' banquet table. About 20 or 30 contestants, from all the corners of the earth -- Asian, Caucasian, black, white, brown. Large, small, fat, tall, male, female, and ambiguous. Like the Olympic 100 Meter finals, the center lanes go to the favorites, the fastest and most efficient qualifiers in the pre-eating. The mighty Kobayashi, who speaks only Japanese and needs his agent/translator to communicate with the press, is favored, defending the title he has held for the past, I dunno, at least 3 or 4 years. But Joey Chestnut, the American on America's day, is favored by some to upset the mighty Kobayashi. The world record, for the alloted 12 minutes, is 53 hot dogs. Kobayashi expects to break it. Joey expects to do whatever it takes to send Kobayashi back to his native Sushi Bars sans title.
They're off and eating! I cannot begin to do the event justice, so I will give you some of the professional commentary.
"Joey Chestnut. What a man! He has energized the American eating scene."
"Kobayashi is simply the finest eater on the planet."
And, my personal favorite. "America needed a hero, America HAS a hero in Joey Chestnut."
"Kobayashi triumphantly holds the coveted Mustard Belt, courageously sprinting near the end to retain his title."
Kobayashi, in a rather undignified pose for such an important event, has about half a weenie still protruding from his cheeks when the final bell sounds. It is his 54th. The judges give him a final total of 53.75, allowing him to break his own record by 3/4 of a weenie. Through his translator, he allows that Joey Chestnut, consumer of a mere 52 of the forcemeat delicacies, is still "a major league eater." What a good sport!
Shame, shame on all of you who missed this archetypically American contest, harping on your damned left and right trivialities while hot dogs are being scarfed by the thousands!
Oh, by the way, many of the constestants were wearing I-pods, rhythmically bobbing and weaving while stuffing their faces, to God only knows what music. Consult your local listings...slo-mo replays may be scheduled in the future.
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I lean left or right depending on how many Pilsner Urquell's or Chimay's I've had. Seriously, I believe in personal freedoms like abortion and the right to marry who you want. I also believe in capitol punishment and less government.
Nathan's makes great hot dogs. They're right up there with Hebrew National. I'm just a piker when it comes to consuming hot dogs. I've been able to eat only 7 or so at one sitting.
7??? Only SEVEN?? I'd be embarrassed. So I won't publicize my Personal Best. I was particularly impressed by the petite dimensions of the top finishers. Occasionally, the cameras would pan the entire spectacle, and some real hippos were at it on the far left and right. But center stage belonged to the small in stature. There was a tiny Asian girl -- couldn't have been even CLOSE to 5' tall, very slim -- to the left of Kobayashi, who savaged more than 30 of the weenies. Really. She gets my vote for the TRUE champion, pound for pound (which is the way all MY heroes have to measure). Pound for pound, for example, NOBODY can beat Dubya in the most-air-between-the-largest-ears category. And he's my President, I am proud to say.
It is interesting, from these few responses, that most folks out there don't want to be located within such a simplistic polarity as "left" vs "right." I certainly don't. I want the Federal Reserve to stop "managing" my money with the sledgehammer of interest rates, especially while pretending to know what they are doing. I would pay 50%, even 75% of my income in taxes if I could control how the money was being spent. Do these preferences make me "left" or "right" leaning. I am actually somewhat proud, in a world absolutely awash in folly, to be part of a nation that voted in the most stupid gang of morons ever assembled in ANY democratic (or even quasi-democratic) system of government. Now, them's some REAL braggin' rights. I'll go along with JA's suggested bias towards philosophically Libertarian values. Unfortunately, LibertarianISM has spawned a few of our most conspicuous blockheads over the past 3 or 4 decades. One thing is for certain, no matter what one's individual biases happen to be. Nothing good is going to happen in this country so long as we leave the job of government to those whom we elect, then just forget about until all the issues pop up again during the end of each election cycle. Then another 50% turnout, then 2-6 more years of apathetic idleness. Somehow, the people in this country have to find a way to hold these elected idiots' collective feet to the fire DURING their appointed tenures. How long has Kennedy been allowed his pro forma returns to Congress? Or pick your favorite member of the rotting right. As long as we allow ourselves to be "governed," we'll deserve what we get.
Hopefully, we'll always have rap music and weenie-eating to get us through the rough spots.
Lamont Sanford
Clifton, shut up and vote one way or the other. Blah blah blah...Sir.
July 4, 2006 - 10:15pm
Windzilla
Joined: Oct 19 2005 - 10:10pm
I voted both ways, (went to a new IP address!).
most americans don't follow a party line. the problem with america is that it's to damn heterogenious.
commsysman
Joined: Apr 4 2006 - 11:33am
You are absolutely right, John. However, the current "right-wing", or religious right, of the Republican party has certainly decided that such freedoms as abortion and anything they do not like going on in our bedrooms are to be denied to us by changing the law, the constitution, or whatever it takes to crack down on us.
They believe in freedom only as long as it does not extend to blacks, Jews, gays, liberals, or Democrats; sounds almost like those guys in the white hoods and robes, doesn't it?
Fred:
When you say that gay marriages and abortion are not particularly important to you and that you care about the poor, I think you have just drummed yourself out of any consideration of being a Republican...let alone the right wing of said party!
You sound like one of those liberals to me...lol.
arogister
I can testify that "liberal" in the US sense is broadly understood as "not a member of the extreme right wing religious / militaristic nuts" in more civilized nations
More "civilized" nations? And you wonder why you get the responses you get on other topics like WWII. We should remove Micky D's, Colonel Sanders and American TV shows from your country. You'll then have nothing worth watching but the BBC while you're eating "French" fries with mayonnaise.
July 6, 2006 - 10:13am
Hi, AlainR --
Nobody knows what "liberal" means. Nobody, nowhere. It is a useless counter that has been emptied of meaning. If you're a "conservative," you make fun of their cars and the way they dress. If you're a "liberal," you refer to your opposite number as a "fascist pig," "redneck," or "reactionary." If you watch too much TV and read USA Today, you assign the colors red and blue. Jeff should do us a caricature, because the polarity has been transmogrified by cliches into the stuff of comic strips. Thoughtful folks on both sides of the Atlantic vote the details, the specific issues, without emptying their minds into one side of a meaningless dichotomy. By the way, I do enjoy Belgian beer, but on a hot day at the golf course the American brands are better, if ice-cold -- they taste like carbonated water with the slightest hint of hops. Very refreshing. Do the Belgians make speakers, and/or electronics? If so, we ought to get the peripatetic ST on a jet poste-haste -- an opportunity for le scoop, as he puts it. Cheers, Clifton
Oh, I don't really wonder why I get these responses. Sorry to disappoint you, but I have never seen a single Micky D or Colonel Sanders over here! Heck, even Kentucky Fried Chicken does not have much success. But please don't tell Bush, he might decide to "pacify" us if he heard of our existence and lack of compliance with US civilization standards!
Don't laugh about mayonnaise - the stereotype about Americans is that they demand ketchup with their gourmet food at expensive restaurants!
Nobody knows what "liberal" means. Nobody, nowhere. It is a useless counter that has been emptied of meaning. If you're a "conservative," you make fun of their cars and the way they dress. If you're a "liberal," you refer to your opposite number as a "fascist pig," "redneck," or "reactionary." If you watch too much TV and read USA Today, you assign the colors red and blue. Jeff should do us a caricature, because the polarity has been transmogrified by cliches into the stuff of comic strips. Thoughtful folks on both sides of the Atlantic vote the details, the specific issues, without emptying their minds into one side of a meaningless dichotomy.
I realize how content-free the word is. FYI, over here "liberal" means "right wing". No kidding.
By the way, I do enjoy Belgian beer, but on a hot day at the golf course the American brands are better, if ice-cold -- they taste like carbonated water with the slightest hint of hops. Very refreshing. Do the Belgians make speakers, and/or electronics? If so, we ought to get the peripatetic ST on a jet poste-haste -- an opportunity for le scoop, as he puts it. Cheers, Clifton
Sadly, it's an audio desert over here as far as audio companies are concerned. I know only of a couple of mom-and-pop shops building very specialized stuff in tiny quantity. The audiophile-grade hardware sold here is imported mostly from the UK, France, America, Italy, Germany, China...
You guys are just jealous you didn't invent(katsup)ketchup. I am reminded of the British complaint about GI's during WWII. " GI's are overpaid, oversexed and over here."
I'm sure you know that "liberal" used to mean "right wing" here, too. 'Way back when men wore ribbons on their wigs, women wore hoops, cowboys wore fringe on their shirts, Injuns wore makeup, and communists were multi-wived and staked out their claim to Utah. Sigh. Mutatis mutandis. You ought to open an audio salon, Alain -- you'd make a killing.
This reminded me of a quote by James Madison, a letter to Henry Lee, actually.
Madison, James letter to Henry Lee
Topic: Constitutional Interpretation
I entirely concur in the propriety of resorting to the sense in which the Constitution was accepted and ratified by the nation. In that sense alone it is the legitimate Constitution. And if that is not the guide in expounding it, there may be no security for a consistent and stable, more than for a faithful exercise of its powers. If the meaning of the text be sought in the changeable meaning of the words composing it, it is evident that the shape and attributes of the Government must partake of the changes to which the words and phrases of all living languages are constantly subject. What a metamorphosis would be produced in the code of law if all its ancient phraseology were to be taken in its modern sense. And that the language of our Constitution is already undergoing interpretations unknown to its founder, will I believe appear to all unbiassed Enquirers into the history of its origin and adoption.
**end**
This relates to the changing meaning of what is considered a Liberal or Conservative. While Webster may define them in an absolute sense, clearly the meaning of the two has changed in practical use.
Hi, Monty --
This is a pretty amazing quote. Can you imagine how many hundreds of pages one of our contemporary exegetes would waste on the matter of literal interpretation of the constitution, and still not get to the precise point Madison states so clearly? Just recall the recent flap over whether our most recent appointee to the Supreme Court was a follower of the Constitution as written, or a revisionist. I doubt, though, that even as concise a thinker as Madison could do much with the liberal/conservative and left/right contraries under discussion. It is interesting that so many bits have been expended on this topic on a Stereophile forum, when so many readers of the magazine feel politics have no place in it. Art Dudley, deemed the most egregious offender in the matter of mixing politics with audiophilia, hasn't written a hundredth of this thread, even taking the totality of his oeuvre at both Stereophile and Listener, in jest or otherwise. Give a man a glass of spirits, a political or religious issue and a web address or bar stool, and there will be no end to the hypocrisies and self-contradictions committed to breath and word -- add a gun to the mix, and you'll start a war. Thanks for the great excerpt, Monty. Cheers, Clifton
misterdecibel
Joined: Jul 8 2006 - 9:31am
I voted Left but I'm embarrassed by the absurdities of both sides.
Clifton walking on water. You can't be first but you can be next. Sir.
This just in. A columnist for the Los Angeles Times wrote this morning about requests he has received for campaign contributions. He mentions a fellow named Craig Smith, a former speechwriter for Gerald Ford and currently a teacher at Cal State, Long Beach (Poli-Sci, a course titled "Campaign Persuasion"), offers this definition of "Liberal" and "Conservative":
"For me, it always goes back to this: if you put a gun to a Republican's head and say, 'Choose between individuality or equality,' they'll (sic) pick individual freedom. A good liberal will pick equality over individual freedom."
No wonder Ford was always tripping over things, eh? How much of your "individuality" are YOU willing to sacrifice to help somehow "equalize" the rest of the social fabric? And this guy teaches at the college level. I would like to donate 20 points of my IQ (I know, I know -- this would shove me further below the "moron" line...I can afford it) to all the idiots out there who are willing to even go near this morass. Cheers, Clifton
Hi, DBarnett --
Yes. And how ominous is it that politicos in and out of office volunteer hourly, for any ear available, these "absurdities" with NO embarrasment? Back to the music.
I like the way George Will describes liberalism. His story goes something like this; Two liberals were walking down the street when they notice a man laying in the gutter, badly beaten and bloody. One liberal says to the other, "Oh my, we have to find the man who did this, he needs help!"
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Oh, ouch!
I heard it a different way:
Two conservatives were walking down the street when they notice a man laying in the gutter, robbed, broke, destitute, badly beaten and bloody. One conservative says to the other, "Oh my, we have to find the man who did this, he needs tax cuts!"
The other conservative says, "Yeah, this guy here obviously did this to himself. Not our problem."
Very good, Monty, Buddha. And around we go again. All I can remember of George Will (he was a southpaw, right?) is his idiotic blather about baseball. Incidentally, since the National League is the oldest and eschews the DH, it would be Conservative, right? But all the teams have switch-hitters. I guess we better not go there...cheers all.
Hi, Clifton!
Hope all is well. I owe you an email!
Anyway, I like George Will. In general, he remains philosophically consistent. Same with Scalia. These guys have a way of looking at the world, intellectually, and they stay on task, for the most part.
I can admire someone who thinks a certain way, is happy to explain why (beyond thumping and saying, "Because") and can carry on a discussion.
George Will hated Bush I, unfairly, I think, but George has his ideology and is prepared to disagree, even if it's disagreeing with a Republican. What more could I ask of the guy?
I think Clifton is well to the right of me, but I love the guy. He doesn't change his story to try and appease others...excellent.
Baseball!
I love everything about it except having to watch it on TV. At the park, at least, you can load up on beer and hot dogs. I look at going to a baseballe game as a nine course meal - one delicious snack or beverage every inning. What's not to like about that?
OK, so which league is more liberal or consrvative.
The AL has the DH, which, on the surface, seems liberal - having someone come into the game to bat for the pitcher seems like pitcher welfare.
The Angels in the AL are balanced out by the Padres in the NL. Give the NL the Catholics and the Protestants can take the AL. But! The AL has the DEVIL Rays, whose first word the thumpers think will ruin their fragile faith and destroy our nation. So, give the evangelicals back to the NL.
Then again, Cardinals are Catholic royalty, so let's split the Catholics.
The NL has the Dodgers, which, in the era of Enron, is a conservative thing.
Pirates...I'd go with conservative again...plundering and all. I was thinking this could be liberal, but being a pirate is kind of a libertarian taking of wealth and giving none back. Liberal pirates would have had more self-loathing. Hence, conservative.
Minnesota has the Twins. Who doesn't like twins? I bet "having" twins is pretty liberal. More a rock and roll thing...yup, liberal.
Well, then it gets complicated.
If you look at how each baseball city voted, it's an overwhelmingly blue sport.
Blue cities:
Boston, New York, Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Oakland, Seattle, New York (again), Miami (Marlins), Washington D.C., Chicago (again), Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, San Diego, Denver, San Francisco.
Let's split L.A. because the Angels are from Anaheim, which I think, is red; but the Dodgers are actually from L.A. - one each.
Not sure: Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Dallas (Texas Rangers), Atlanta, St. Louis, Cincinnatti, Phoenix.
Red for sure: Houston
Anybody have a list of election results by city?
Baseball is looking awfully blue, if you go by city. Of course, that's because all the cool places vote blue.
LOL, you guys reminded me of George Carlin's bit on the difference between Baseball and Football. If you haven't heard it, it's a real classic. He concludes that Baseball is a sissy sport, while Football is the manly sport. He references Baseball as being played in a "park"...weeeee, let's go to the park! Then goes on to describe Football being played in "Soldier Field" or "War Memorial Stadium" daaadaaaduuuuuum!
It really is a hilarious bit.
I love the way conservatives are always making sweeping generalizations about liberals...
It is a hilarious bit, and you've almost completely misinterpreted it.
Hey, Buddha -- Listen, Anaheim is so Red, they made Arte Moreno learn German before they would sell him the Angels. I'm a hybrid, like most folks in these bastard times. Economically, I tend to the conservative side, thinking we'd better off on a gold/silver standard of some sort, and all this Fed meddling with overnight rates and customer repos will come to no good. Socially, since I grew up poor, I despise the blind Social Darwinism espoused by many hard righters -- most of them inherited their fortunes and believe, somehow, they "deserve" the more-than-good-life, that the poor are poor of their own doing. Did you know Buffett, for instance, is the son of a U.S. Congressman, and grew up with all the royal advantages? I would honestly pay 50% in taxes with a smile, if I could somehow sleep nights knowing it would be efficiently distributed to the needy. I hope Cedar City was fine -- if I had planned a bit better, I could have made it up there. One last bit: a recent poll revealed that 70% of Americans would not trust the country to a Mormon president (listening, Reverend Hatch?). Mr. Rove is a dropout from my undergraduate alma mater, Utah. Whew...that was a CLOSE call! He moved to Texas, apparently, because Utah was too liberal. Snicker. Cheers and best wishes! Clifton
Hey, Monty -- I don't think you misrepresented it at all. I remember most distinctly the part where, in football, "you MARCH down the field, into ENEMY territory, then SMASH through enemy lines to win...the OFFENSE has an AIR ATTACK and a GROUND ATTACK." In baseball, "you waalk to first base...then, you get to go hooome..."
I assure you that whether you interpret Carlin's bit as Football=Manly, Baseball=Sissy or you interpret Carlin's bit as Football=Sissy, Baseball=Manly, it's just as funny.
I'm sure there is some really deep social statement that Carlin is trying to make that is lost on us Red staters, so feel free to properly interpret the monologue for me. I'll do my best to keep up.
BASEBALL, FOOTBALL,
AND HOW WE HAVE CHANGED
Baseball is a 19th century pastoral game.
Football is a 20th century new world order paramilitary power struggle.
Baseball is played in a park...the baseball park.
Football is played in a stadium, sometimes called Soldier Field or War Memorial Stadium.
The baseball field is...a diamond.
The football field is a gridiron.
Baseball begins in the spring, the season of new life.
Football begins in the fall, when everything is dying.
In football, you wear a helmet.
In baseball, you wear a cap!
Football is concerned with downs. What down is it? Oh, it's the last down.
Baseball is concerned with ups. Who's up? Are you up? He's up! I'm up!!
In football, you get a penalty.
In baseball, you make an error...oops!
In football, the specialist comes on to kick something.
In baseball, the specialist comes in to relieve somebody.
Football has tackling, clipping, spearing, piling on, personal fouls, late hitting, sacking, and unnecessary roughness.
Baseball has . . . the sacrifice.
Football is played in any kind of weather--rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog, major catastrophe, can't see, don't know if there's a game going on, mud on the field, can't read the uniforms, can't read the yard markers--doesn't matter, the struggle will continue.
In baseball, if it rains, we don't go out to play. I can't go out, it's raining out!!
Baseball has the s e v e n t h i n n i n g s t r e t c h .
Football has the twominutewarning.
And, of course, the objectives of the games are also completely different.
In football, the object is for the quarterback, sometimes called the field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the defense by hitting his receivers with deadly accuracy in spite of the blitz, even if he has to use the shotgun. With short bullet passes and long bombs, he marches into enemy territory, balancing this aerial assault with a sustained ground attack which may consist of power plays designed to punch holes in the forward wall of the enemy's defensive line.
In baseball, the object is to get home . . . safe.
I think it takes a lot of spin to suggest that Carlin talking up football and talking down baseball in that piece.
Jeff Wong
If one were to just read DBarnett's transcript, he might conclude that Carlin's view of Baseball was that it was a noble sport with positive attributes and Football an ugly negative thing. I was thinking, "He's got Monty here."
But, then I decided I wasn't informed enough, didn't remember the Carlin bit too clearly, and should listen to it before drawing any conclusions. I have the Carlin box set and dug out the Wally Londo CD and played the piece in question.
Monty wins. Baseball is for sissies. You have to hear Carlin's inflection and delivery to fully appreciate the words and their meaning.
I played both in college. Anybody who has been routinely smacked upside the head by some drooling Neanderthal -- euphemistically called a "linebacker" -- knows there is no comparison. Junkyard dog type fights in practice every day. That's every single day, folks. The coaches not only encourage it, they demand it. A season of football practice is life in the land of the eternally pissed. And they are all bigger than you. Smaller players, like yours truly, are expected to bite, once all the functioning limbs have been, er, neutralized. Grunts and hand-waving dominate the quiet moments. I eventually concentrated on baseball. At baseball practice, you lope around the outfield shagging flies, smelling the grass. A few other baseball players also played football, and continued with both sports. You could spot them immediately at baseball practice -- they always looked confused..."when do I get to hit somebody?...why is everybody smiling?" Better a live sissy than a dead he-man, is what I say. Somehow, this does, indeed, relate to our left/right definers, although I'll leave it to you all to precisely identify the details.
You have to hear Carlin's inflection and delivery to fully appreciate the words and their meaning.
Then you need the visual element too, to complete the picture. That and a little background knowledge of Carlin's politics. His facial expressions and body language leave little room for doubt. He lampoons them both, obviously, but when he compares football to war, he does not see that as A Good Thing.
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I need a little help here...
Is the use of the armed forces of the United States to protect the assets of multi-national corporations a liberal or conservative interpretation of the constitution? And is it possible for both the left and the right to be out of phase at the same time?
Re: I need a little help here...
The opinions you are about to read were recorded equally loud in both parties but out of phase, you will not hear a clearly defined central point.
ha ha ha, oh i better study
I'm mostly on the right, particularly when it comes to the federal government's role in everyone's life. That is, I feel that it should keep its big nose out of my life--and by extension--my wallet. I must say I find it quite disturbing when the Supreme Court votes for Eminent Domain. For a conservative court they sure took a liberal left turn with that one.
In the nutshell, I believe that when someone looks at their paycheck the vast majority of the taxes deducted should be going to the state in which they live. All education and entitlement spending should be done at the state level. That includes social "in"security. The only things the federal government should be responsible for are national defense (both overt and covert), infrastructure (interstate roads, bridges, damns), the national park system, and various watchdog agencies. In fact, the federal government would have a hard time not screwing those up.
I also believe that certain types of taxes should be illegal. Taxes on one's home are at the top of that list. A home is the most precious thing anyone can own. Threats to this right via the eminent domain rulings of various courts and excessive taxation seem to be growing.
A couple of years ago when I was living in Pittsburgh people were losing their homes by the hundreds because they couldn't afford the taxes anymore. Pittsburgh has been controlled by Democrats for decades. And Democratic fiscal policy certainly hasn't done Louisiana any good either.
And that brings me to George Bush--the biggest spending Democrat on Capital Hill. Do you folks know that entitlement and education spending has gone up much more under Mr. Republican George Bush than it did under Mr. Democrat Bill Clinton? Indeed, there is no one representing me in Washington.
As far as social concerns go, I don't give a damn if someone is gay. My first voice teacher was bisexual. He seemed pretty cool to me. If there is a God (which I doubt) let him be the judge. My only problem with gay people is the fact that SOME of them feel the need to throw their gayness in everyone's face ala parades in which they participate with their behinds hanging out. I say, where's the self-respect? Where's the dignity?
As for abortion, I don't like it. I think that it is one of the most selfish, cold-hearted acts one can commit. Still, I also believe it's the woman's choice--that is, if it is carried out before the third trimester. As far as I'm concerned, at the third trimester that is a living human being.
Gun control? I believe that all handguns, hunting rifles and shotguns should be legal. All military type automatic rifles and higher caliber weapons should be off limits. Also, all handgun owners should be licensed and tested just like anyone who drives a car. Taking away an american's right to bear arms is completely out of the question.
You know, everyone in this country seems to have forgotten that we are actually 50 individual little countries banded together to form a union. I believe some defederalization is in order.
Well, what we have here is a nihilist. There is no right or wrong, black or white, left and right, or Three Dog Night. And the answer to your question is yes since all your examples include American interests no matter what your personal views may be on each one.
No mention of all the tax money wasted on a pointless unnecessary war in Iraq? A war started by "dubya" apparently for personal reasons.
Good stuff, DPM. We have, in the name of "security," given up a few rights along the way. Joe, I'll never be sure if Dubya's war was personal or just stupid. He got bit by a mosquito and attacked the nearest rhino. Money spent? You ain't seen nothin', yet, my friend. Wait 'til we get the bill for rebuilding Lebanon. It should be sent to Iran, but guess who's gonna pay? I guess it's okay, though -- computer entries are cheap, and we can create numbers on the books faster than even Dubya can spend 'em.
You will get nothing and like it.
If it was a "skeeter" at least that's a plausible reason. We are in agreement about Iran paying to rebuild Lebanon. I think we should unleash the Israeli's and let them flatten most of the middle east. We can just look the other way when they nuke Damascus, Tehran and Riyadh.
Iran IS paying to rebuild Lebanon through Hizbollah. You call that a good idea? And you have a valid point about Iraq? You will get nothing and like it. And I'm a little surprised at a USMC officer not seeing the fallacy in that idea. Especially, with the Marines successes with CAP in Vietnam. Are you sure you fought a counterinsurgency war in Vietnam or did you just sit behind a supply desk?
cyclebrain
IRAQ was defeated after invading Kuwait. Iraq agreed to certain terms as part of its loss. Iraq did not honor its terms. Everybody choose to take the easy path and ignore Iraqs transgressions. Whatever, my life is fine. Someone stood up and said "BULL SHIT" you made an agreement and you are not in compliance. If we don't do this how will anyone take us seriously? We would become as lame as the UN.
Yes it sucks, but someone has to do it.
Who you callin' a marine? I was neither a marine or an officer. I was in the USAF stationed at Kam Rahn Bay. Sitting behind a desk was how I spent much of my time but it wasn't a supply desk. I was a medic and I wasn't allowed to carry a weapon. So, although I was not a bipedal gun platform I still came home on a medical evac flight. By the way, in case you have forgotten, we lost that war! We should have nuked Hanoi. If we had I'm certain the results would be quite different.
I'm suggesting Israel nuke, as in, use nuclear weapons on the Muslims. All we have to do is act like the UN does in times of crisis. After it's all over we can publicly chastise Israel while simultaneously congratulating them in private.
Muslims HATE Jews. This is a non-debatable fact. They will never coexist peacefully with Israel or any other groups. They can't even agree on the successor to Muhammad. Thats why Sunni and Shites are killing each other.
Now that I have everyones attention. I advocate the use of nuclear weapons because it saves AMERICAN lives. If you obliterate the enemy the loss of AMERICAN lives is minimized because there is no one to fight.
Remember, the aim of Islam is a world of Islam. That world would have Sharia as the law. Just imagine Afghanistan as the entire world. I don't want to live like that and I'm fairly certain most westerners don't either.
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WORLD: Indian man kills wife for serving his dinner late
Police in India say they have arrested a 60-year-old man who fatally shot his wife for serving his dinner late.
Ashok Kumar came home drunk on Saturday night and got into an argument with his wife, Rupesh Singh, a senior police officer in Ghaziabad city near the capital Delhi, told the BBC.
Sunaina, 55, was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to her head, but by then she had died, reports said.
Mr Kumar has confessed to his crime and now regrets his actions, Mr Singh said.
“The man [Mr Kumar] used to drink every day. On Saturday, he came home drunk and started having an argument with his wife. She was upset with his drinking habit and wanted to talk about it, but he wanted dinner immediately,” Mr Singh said.
“He got frustrated with the delay and shot her,” he added.
Domestic violence has been the most reported violent crime against women in the country every year for more than a decade now.
In 2015, an incident of domestic violence was reported every four minutes under the legal definition of dowry deaths, harassment over dowry related crimes, cruelty by husband or his relatives and domestic violence.
The BBC’s Geeta Pandey in Delhi says such violence is not unique to India – it occurs around the world – but what sets it apart in India from many other countries is the culture of silence and approval that often surrounds it.
According to a family survey carried out by the government, more than 54% of men and 51% of women said it was ok for a man to beat his wife if she disrespected her in-laws, neglected her home or children, or even over something as trivial as putting less – or more – salt in the food.
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Nothing but the truth
If drinking dont kill you,her memories will....
"According to a family survey carried out by the government, more than 54% of men and 51% of women said it was ok for a man to beat his wife if she disrespected her in-laws, neglected her home or children, or even over something as trivial as putting less – or more – salt in the food"
51% of women? WOW.... Talk about brainwashing! Good job Indian men.
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Surrey Air Ambulance paramedic airlifted by her own helicopter
A Surrey Air Ambulance paramedic had to be airlifted by her fellow crew members after she was knocked unconscious in a horse riding accident.
Natalie Brodrick was cantering along on five-year-old gelding Bonnet when he tripped over a rabbit hole in a field.
The 32-year-old was thrown off her horse and landed on her head, suffering a reduced level of consciousness.
She managed to phone her boyfriend Andy Baker and sister Emily who called 999. The Air Ambulance was then called and airlifted her to hospital.
I woke up on the floor and could not understand what had happened or where I was, said Natalie. Bonnet hadnt run off and was stood next to me.
My phone was in my pocket and Ive got numbers on speed dial so I automatically hit speed dial and got my boyfriend who was at my house. I said Id fallen off and had hit my head but didnt know where I was.
He told me to stay where I was and that he was coming to get me. I dont remember making that call. I then rang my sister but didnt know it was her I was talking to.
I remember thinking that I had to get to the farm nearby so I was leading my horse and my boyfriend could see me walking from the main road but when he got to me I was sat on the floor again.
Natalies colleague, critical care paramedic Jon Sanders, was on the Air Ambulance dispatch desk at Banstead when the 999 call came in. He was unaware that the patient was Natalie.
The decision to call the helicopter was made in the call centre because she had suffered a head injury, the remote location and the nearest land ambulance was half an hour away.
It took pilot Blaine Ashurst, Dr Amy Hughes and critical care paramedic Chris Fudge 15 minutes to get to Camber in East Sussex where they landed on the beach.
Natalie was then flown to the William Harvey Hospital at Ashford in Kent but was discharged later that day. She was off work for a month following the accident last month.
She has now urged fellow horse riders to always carry a mobile phone, tell family and friends where they are going, wear a body protector and replace helmets after a fall.
I feel a bit humbled and a bit embarrassed by the situation but at least I was wearing a body protector, she said. I would have been more seriously hurt otherwise.
Ive been riding since the age of four and it was a freak accident which could have happened to anyone.
Last year, Surrey Air Ambulance flew 701 missions of which 74 were sport and leisure accidents including horse riding.
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Kremlin Sees 'Nothing Unusual' In Kadyrov's Call for Gay Purge
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The Kremlin came to the defense of Chechnya's leader on Monday, saying controversial comments the republic's leader recently made about gay men had been “taken out of context,” the TASS news agency reported.
In excerpts of an interview with U.S. television network HBO, Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of the North Caucasus republic of Chechnya, called for the removal of gay people "to purify the [nation’s] blood."
Kadyrov was responding to reports that security forces in the restive republic had detained, tortured, and even killed gay men.
"As for Kadyrov’s interview, frankly speaking, very often, his words are taken out of context,” Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday.
Peskov added that if the comments were considered in the correct context, "nothing out of the ordinary was said there.”
In April, Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta reported on secret prisons in Chechnya where gay men were allegedly detained and tortured.
Last week, the newspaper published the names of 27 detainees it believes were murdered by Chechen security forces.
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Gaithersburg is located in the state of Maryland with everything to meet your family's entertainment needs. Regardless of age, there is something in the area for your children, teenage, and adult family members alike. AMF is an idea for families wishing to engage in a friendly competition of bowling. Here you will also find a concession stand and other amenities to keep you entertained for hours. For families wishing to enjoy a nice family-friendly film in a highly relaxing environment, Loews Cineplex is available within the area. Stop by the snack bar on the way to your seats to grab popcorn and drinks for your children and teenagers. Adventure Park USA is ideal for families wishing to enjoy the great outdoors with roller coasters, mini golf, and more nearby. There are specifically designated areas for younger children for their fun and safety.1 In terms of education, Quince Orchard High and Thurgood Marshall Elementary are a couple of the schools within the city.
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Hoarding can cause significant stress in a person's life, as well as in the lives of his or her loved ones. Not knowing where to turn for help can add additional strain to relationships. The city of Gaithersburg provides many resources for hoarders and their families, including conflict resolution services for families that have been torn apart because of a loved one's hoarding. Groups for caregivers meet on a monthly basis and provide valuable resources and a strong a system of support. Messies Anonymous and Clutter Anonymous groups offer peer support and expert guidance for individuals who may not be hoarders but whose messes cause conflict with others.2
The Montgomery County Public Schools take a proactive approach to preventing bullying. One-on-one, small group, and large group interventions help each member of the school community develop an understanding of the negative impacts that bullying has on the school environment. School-based programs also help students and staff members build the necessary skills to deal with bullying in a positive and constructive manner. For more detailed information regarding the district's anti-bullying efforts, call 301-309-6277.3
Individuals who are experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one can find a strong system of support in the Grief Care group offered by Church of the Redeemer. The group provides strength to those who are bereaved through peer support and guidance from a biblically-based program of events. Groups meet on a weekly basis and are provided for free. Call 301-926-0967 to find out more about this group.4
The city of Gaithersburg's Homeless Services Division has undertaken an initiative to bring an end to homelessness in the community. Their outreach team advocates on behalf of those who do not have a permanent residence, and connects those people with the necessary resources to rebuild their lives. The team also works to reduce stigma associated with homelessness by offering community workshops about the frequency and causes of homelessness. Recovery services are also part of the initiative, so homeless individuals who struggle with a chemical dependency can receive the assistance they need to overcome their addiction. Contact the city at 301-258-6395 for additional details.5
1. Adventure Park USA. (2017). Attractions. Retrieved from http://adventureparkusa.com/main-attractions.php
2. City of Gaithersburg. (2017). Hoarding Resources. Retrieved from http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/services/community-services/hoarding-task-force
3. Montgomery County Public Schools. (2017). Preventing Bullying. Retrieved from http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/bullying/
4. Church of the Redeemer. (2017). Grief Care. Retrieved from http://www.church-redeemer.org/ministries/adults/support-groups/grief-care/
5. City of Gaithersburg. (2017). Homeless Services. Retrieved from http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/services/community-services/homeless-services
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Posted on July 18, 2019 by B Bondar
On July 18, 1720, English naturalist Gilbert White was born. A country cleric, White systematically recorded careful and detailed observations of all Nature in his surroundings. He experimented with different plants from flowers to potatoes to fruit trees in his garden that is still going strong today.
White observed carefully from living animals while many of the famous naturalists of his day studied dead and lifeless specimens. He could identify different species of bird families by their song… even recording the key in which neighbouring owls hooted! He supported the theory, being debated in his time, of bird migration that others did not… others being of the opinion that birds overwintered by burrowing in mud or other ground.
Meticulous, White arranged for others to record observations of plants, animals, and weather when he travelled. Over the years, everything he observed provided grist for his quill – a village census of the sexes, living and dead; the consequence of land grants; an economic downturn that bred a gang of poachers. If it had to do with Nature, he recorded it. Want to write an historical novel? Look no further than his letters for every detail of life and language.
From the lengthening record of his detailed observation, White developed insights and understanding of the interdependence between living things, life cycle events, and how seasonal and yearly climate variations seemed to influence them. He corresponded with other naturalists and did not hesitate to ask his questions about species of the foremost botanists and zoologists that could include requests that his query be forwarded to Swedish botanist Linnaeus, founder of the modern classification system for plants and animals.
Although Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, a collection of his letters was written about White’s small and inauspicious village, its charm, bio-historical record, and anecdotal immediacy have kept it in print since it was published in 1789! His passion for active biological accounting, accurate observation, theorizing from data, and concern for the conservation of species placed him at the leading edge of amateur naturalist endeavour. White’s writing inspired and influenced others who followed him to faithful record keeping. He left a reliable, valuable record for everyone from Darwin to today’s scientists and others engaged in studying climatology, biodiversity and extinction. And all 100 years before the word ecology was coined!
Fortunately for bird species everywhere, increasing numbers of individual observers like Gilbert White identified the international flyways of most migratory birds and inspired growing international cooperation in efforts to protect these species on their amazing journeys.
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Can Andy Murray win his third successive major tournament after Wimbledon and Olympics glory?
By The Tipster Monday 15 August 2016, 11:36 UK @theTSRtipster
Olympic champion Andy Murray Photo: Marianne Bevis
Novak Djokovic will begin the defence of his US Open crown later this month when the tennis world switches its focus to Flushing Meadows.
Over the past week or so, the world’s best tennis players have been competing at the Olympic Games but there are now just 14 days until the start of the US Open.
Djokovic has already pulled out of Cincinnati Masters due to a wrist injury after the world number one lost to Juan Martin Del Potro in the first round in Brazil.
Reigning Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is the second favourite at 9/4 to win the US Open title behind Djokovic as the British top seed looks to win in New York for the second time in his career.
The Scot has reached three finals at Flushing Meadows and lost twice to Roger Federer before finally beating Djokovic to win his first Grand Slam in 2013.
Murray won his second Wimbledon title earlier this summer after a straight sets victory over Milos Raonic ended his two-year wait to life a Major again.
The 29-year-old is in good form having beaten Del Potro in four sets to become the first man to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the men’s singles competition.
His Argentinian opponent Del Potro will also be one of the favourites to win the year’s final Grand Slam given his recent form and return from injury.
The 27-year-old managed to beat world number one Djokovic in the opening round before he denied eight-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal a shot at the gold medal.
Furthermore, Del Potro’s only Grand Slam title to date came at Flushing Meadows in 2009 when the South American beat Roger Federer in straight sets.
Canadian number one Raonic will be another contender for the US Open crown given his impressive performances over the past couple of months.
The 25-year-old reached the Wimbledon final before losing in straight sets to Murray but should prove a threat on the US Open hard courts.
Djokovic, though, will remain a threat if fit for the year’s final Grand Slam given his record at the tournament over the past number of years.
The 29-year-old won the US Open title in 2011 and 2015 beating two of tennis’s greatest-ever players Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
The Serbian has also lost four finals at Flushing Meadows to Federer twice, Nadal and Murray.
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Use your vote wisely and keep worthless git Jeremy Corbyn out of No10
8 Dec 2019, 0:10
JEREMY CORBYN is a historically unique Labour leader because he is so manifestly unfit to lead this country.
The New Statesman, a Labour-supporting magazine for all of its 106-year history, has taken the unprecedented step of declaring that this Labour leader should not be let anywhere near 10 Downing Street.
Use your vote to keep worthless git Jeremy Corbyn out of No10, says Tony ParsonsCredit: EPA
The New Statesman has two objections against Corbyn.
“His reluctance to apologise for the anti-Semitism in Labour and to take a stance on Brexit, the biggest issue facing the country, make him unfit to be Prime Minister,” declares its editorial.
But this is being far too easy on the Marxist muppet. Corbyn would bankrupt the nation. Corbyn despises this country. Corbyn has spent a career licking the boots of terrorists. Corbyn never met a hate preacher he didn’t like.
If Jeremy Corbyn gets elected on Thursday then, in the words of The Carpenters, it will be yesterday once more — and a return to the ravages of gormless Socialism, red in tooth and claw, unseen since the Seventies.
We have forgotten what mass unemployment is like in this country. We have forgotten what soaring inflation is like. We have forgotten what it is like to endure endless strikes. Corbyn would bring it all back — and worse.
For Jeremy Corbyn has no love for this country. He has no affection for our people, our history or our flag.
Personally, I couldn’t give a flying fig if Corbyn watches the Queen’s speech on Christmas Day.
But it does bother me that he always takes the side of this country’s enemies.
It concerns me that his “friends” include terrorists such as Hamas, Hezbollah and the IRA. It disturbs me like hell that Corbyn can even find excuses for Russian thugs conducting their murderous business on British soil.
Jeremy Corbyn despises the nation he seeks to lead. And that scares me most of all.
MARXIST MORON
Thursday will dawn cold, dark and with the possibility of snow. This close to Christmas, nobody feels like going to a polling booth. But this close to a terrorist-sympathising Marxist moron seizing power, we can’t afford NOT to vote.
There are real problems that the incoming government will need to address on day one.
Yes, our departure from the European Union is absolutely crucial. But no matter how much we may despise the unelected fat cats in Brussels, the nations of Europe will always be our neighbours and should always be our friends.
Jeremy Corbyn despises the nation he seeks to leadCredit: AFP or licensors
Leaving the EU while maintaining good trading relations with it is no easy day at the office.
And the new PM will have far more than Brexit to deal with. The housing crisis has made owning your own home an impossible dream for the younger generation.
The pressures on our schools, roads and NHS are at breaking point. The working man and woman pay too much tax. Serious crime is rising. Climate change is real.
All this is waiting in our new Prime Minister’s inbox.
TENTH-RATE LITTLE MAN
Jeremy Corbyn — a stupid, tenth-rate little man with stale, left-wing clichés where his brain should be — is clearly not up to the job.
He is an economic cretin who would empty your pockets. He is a spineless hypocrite on Brexit. He has enabled racism to enter the bloodstream of the Labour Party. And he hates the wicked West.
“What goes around comes around,” Corbyn sneered when almost 3,000 people were murdered on 9/11.
Every time there is a terrorist attack, Corbyn finds a way of saying that we had it coming.
On Thursday, YOUR vote can keep the worthless old git and his deranged supporters from power.
This country deserves better than Jeremy Corbyn.
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The Pirelli Calendar was once the byword for lavishly shot sexinessCredit: Pirelli
THE Pirelli Calendar was once the byword for lavishly shot sexiness, but it is struggling to find its role in the modern world.
Pretentious pictures of Emma Watson as a po-faced nun are probably not the answer to the Italian firm’s dilemma.
Pretentious pictures of Emma Watson as a po-faced nun are probably not the answer to the Italian firm’s dilemmaCredit: Pirelli Calendar
Next year Pirelli should just print pictures of tyres.
It has to be more interesting than this pompous cobblers.
Licence to thrill returns
If Ana de Arma is not the ultimate Bond girl, then my name is Pussy GaloreCredit: Splash News
HARDCORE James Bond fans have long feared that an increasingly politically correct 007 was becoming licensed to kill joy.
Bond had started coming over all woke. Daniel Craig never needs much encouragement to moan about Bond’s old-fashioned, sexist ways, while sources have claimed that the term “Bond girls” is now banned on 007 film sets as it is deemed unacceptable in the modern era.
All very worthy. And all light years away from the gritty, sexy essence of Ian Fleming’s iconic hero.
But the good news is that the trailer for the new Bond movie, No Time To Die, dropped this week and it looks exactly like a 007 blockbuster should look.
Evil villains dreaming of world domination. Fast cars and fast women. Fiendishly clever gadgets. Car chases that would get you nine points on your licence.
And if Ana de Arma is not the ultimate Bond girl, then my name is Pussy Galore.
No way, Norway!
This year the tree in Trafalgar Square is, frankly, a bit of a disappointmentCredit: PA:Press Association
WHEN I was a child, my family would make a 50-mile round trip just to gawp at the Christmas wonders of London.
The lights of the West End. Santa’s grotto in Selfridges.
And the giant Christmas tree given to us every year since 1947 by the nation of Norway, grateful to us for chasing out the Nazis.
This year the tree in Trafalgar Square is, frankly, a bit of a disappointment.
Did the Norwegians forget to water it?
That’s not a giant Christmas tree.
It’s a big twig.
I’m not sure I would go to the end of the garden to see it, let alone drive all the way from Billericay.
Kate such a tree-t
Kate Middleton is a great ambassador for the Royal FamilyCredit: Reuters
THE Duchess of Cambridge is such a great ambassador for the Royal Family.
In these difficult days, with Prince Andrew all sweaty and Prince Harry all sulky, the glorious Kate never puts a foot wrong.
Look at her helping out at a charity for disadvantaged kids on a Christmas tree farm in Great Missenden, Bucks.
Sometimes I think that, after the Queen has gone, there is no future for the monarchy in modern Britain.
But then I look at Kate – always smiling, always gracious – and I change my mind.
He's like a Nish out of water
Bread was thrown at the comedian for trotting out lame anti-Brexit quips
WHEN BBC-approved comedian Nish Kumar appeared at The Lord’s Taverners Christmas Lunch he was booed off stage and narrowly dodged a bread roll.
Nish made the mistake of trotting out lame anti-Brexit quips that would have had the canned laughter turned up to ten on any BBC panel show.
This material doesn’t work so well in the real world.
The Lord’s Taverners is a cricket charity that supports children living in poverty or with disability. A very good cause.
But the audience at their Christmas beano had no appetite for jokes about evil Tories. Although jokes about evil Tories will get your contract renewed at the BBC.
Nish, the host of The Mash Report – me neither – told the audience: “I should have known this would happen when I agreed to do a set in front of people who colonised my ancestors.”
Desperate stuff, Nish.
I very much doubt if anyone at that charity lunch colonised anyone’s ancestors.
One of these BBC-approved comics should do a stand-up routine on Diane Abbott’s mathematics.
Or the Labour Party’s inability to elect a woman leader in 119 years.
This is all worthy of biting satire!
But then they would never be asked back on Mock The Week, or The Mash Report nor any of the Beeb’s dreary, joyless, biased crap.
Nish Kumar’s humiliation in the real world begs the question: Why should we all pay the BBC £154.50 a year for a licence fee when it only represents the views of some of us?
Kumar – and all of these BBC-approved comedians – should stay in Broadcasting House.
They will be safe there – Nish, Dara O Briain, Sandi Toksvig, Jo Brand and all the rest.
They should never go into the real world.
Someone might chuck a bread roll at them.
Time to bin Andy
Is it time for Andy to go?Credit: Getty Images - Getty
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She's coming out
Superstar Diana Ross announces Dublin and Cork gig for next summer – and tickets go on sale Monday
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SUPERSTAR Diana Ross will be coming to Cork and Dublin in 2020.
Ticketmaster announced the good news on Twitter this morning.
Diana Ross will be playing to Irish gigs next yearCredit: The Mega Agency
The superstar is coming as part of her Top of the World tour
The I'm Coming Out hitmaker will be playing Cork Live at the Marquee on June 25 of next year and at IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin.
The star is coming to Ireland as part of her Top of the World tour.
Tickets go on sale next Monday, November 25 at 9am.
Diana Ross is considered one of the most successful recording artists and entertainers of all time and has been the first artist confirmed to perform at next year's Glastonbury festival.
Considered one of the most successful recording artists of all time, @DianaRoss will bring the 'Top of the World' tour to Ireland, on 25 June at Cork Live At The Marquee and 26 June at IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin.
Tickets on sale 25 Nov. https://t.co/RX464pS4vJ pic.twitter.com/QKmePHYC36
— Ticketmaster Ireland (@TicketmasterIre) November 19, 2019
Ross' early days were as the leader of The Supremes and she helped shape the sound of popular music, changing the landscape and paving the way for contemporary music.
Ross’ international achievements were acknowledged by the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in Washington DC (2007), celebrating her lustrous career of excellence in music, film, television and theatre, as well as her cultural influences, humanitarian work and her contributions to American culture.
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences celebrated her remarkable career with its highest honour, The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
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In 2016, Ross received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the most prestigious civilian award given to a US citizen.
This comes after The Chemical Brothers announced a Cork gig yesterday - with tickets going on sale Friday.
Fans went crazy yesterday as well when James Blunt announced he will also be coming to Ireland next year.
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Weather-related wreck kills Scranton man
BY FRANK WILKES LESNEFSKY, STAFF WRITER / Published: December 3, 2019
A Scranton man died Monday afternoon after a tractor-trailer struck him on Interstate 81 north, the county coroner said.
Hiroito Oshiro Yengle, 24, was driving north in the passing lane when his car spun out near the Scott Twp. exit, Lackawanna County Coroner Tim Rowland said. Oshiro Yengle then got out of his car and was hit by the tractor-trailer, Rowland said. The crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. near Exit 199, and the tractor-trailer rolled over during the wreck. The road was covered in snow and slush, according to state police.
Oshiro Yengle’s passenger Donald L. Johnson, 40, of Scranton, suffered minor injuries but was not taken to the hospital, state police said.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, Kwang Jae Kim, 29, of Fullerton, California, was not injured, but a passenger in the truck, Joseph Kim, 70, of Norwalk, California, was taken to Geisinger Community Medical Center, according to state police. He was listed in fair condition there Monday night, said hospital spokesman Matt Mattei.
The left lane of the interstate was closed for about four hours as a result of the wreck.
The winter storm kept first responders busy, especially a slew of automobile accidents on Sunday and Monday, said David Hahn, Lackawanna County Emergency Services director.
“When the storm first hit, we were overwhelmed,” he said. “We handled it, but we were overwhelmed with crashes.”
The slick conditions affected the interstates the most, Hahn said.
“It’s like that (with) every storm,” he said. “As soon as the stuff starts freezing, that’s when we start getting calls.”
Monday had a steady stream of wrecks, but Sunday was worse, he said.
Aside from Monday’s fatal wreck, Hahn wasn’t aware of any crashes that led to significant injuries over the course of the storm.
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Vocab & Special Terms
Aliyah: one of the eight chunks of Torah read on a Shabbat morning. One person chants each aliyah, and the same person may take the honor of saying the blessings before and after the reading. In many cases, a different person takes the honor of saying the blessings.
Ark: known in Hebrew as Aron Kodesh. This is the tall, decorative cabinet in which we keep our sacred Torah scrolls. It is opened twice during the Shabbat morning service to remove, and then return, the Torah scrolls before and after they are used for chanting.
Bar Mitzvah: literally, “son of commandment”. The stage at which a Jewish boy is considered having reached maturity and responsibility for Jewish observances and commitments; this occurs on the 13th birthday. Also may refer to the celebration of a boy having reached this stage. Sometimes used in the passive (i.e. “I was bar-mitzvahed”).
Bat Mitzvah: literally, “daughter of commandment”. The stage at which a Jewish girl is considered having reached maturity and responsibility for Jewish observances and commitments; this occurs on the 13th birthday (and in some traditions, the 12th birthday). Also may refer to the celebration of a girl having reached this stage. Sometimes used in the passive (i.e. “I was bat-mitzvahed”).
Bimah: literally, “stage”. The area up in the front of a sacred space, sometimes a raised platform. Ritual leaders and Torah readers stand in or on the bimah while doing their assigned parts in the service.
D’var Torah: literally, “word of Torah”. A speech in the form of a sermon that, in this case, is both crafted and delivered by the bar/bat mitzvah linked to the sacred texts chanted that same morning.
Gabbaim: volunteers who help facilitate the Shabbat morning service, handing out honors and guiding people to the bimah at appropriate times. This is also the title we give to the two people who stand at the sides of the Torah reader whenever Torah is being chanted.
Haftarah: selection from reading of the books of the Prophets (Nevi’im), thematically linked to parsha (see Parsha below).
Maftir: the eighth aliyah on a Shabbat morning. The honor of saying blessings before and after the maftir is always given to the person who will read the haftarah.
Parsha: the portion of the Torah scroll chanted on a Shabbat morning. Typically this is the source material for Torah teaching on Shabbat morning.
Pesukei D’Zimra: literally, “verses of song”. The very first part of the Shabbat morning service, typically lasting 25-30 minutes.
Shaharit: the primary service on Shabbat morning, including Shema and Amidah.
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Best of Neighborhood News 10/10: Native homeless encampment moved to navigation center
By Nathan Dropik-Landwehr | October 10, 2018
Photo by Ona Knoxsha via The Circle.
The Minneapolis City Council recently voted to move the Franklin-Hiawatha Native homeless encampment, known as Wall of Forgotten Natives, to a nearby “navigation center” on Cedar Avenue. This facility is to be a temporary shelter to help the homeless Native population have access to warm shelter and healthcare as the temperatures drop. The Red Lake Nation, owner of the new location, is invested in working with Minneapolis city officials to implement a long term solution, and has plans to build a six-story affordable housing complex on the location starting in 2019.
“These are our people down here … The reality is, as tribal leaders, we need to step up, and it’s powerful when we do,” said Sam Strong, tribal secretary of the Red Lake Nation.
Find the full story at The Circle.
The cost of a home: searching for affordable housing in Minneapolis
As the cost of housing in Minneapolis continues to rise, finding housing that fits one’s budget is getting increasingly difficult. There is a serious deficit of affordable housing options available in the Twin Cities and with the cost of housing on the rise, housing advocates say it is important that we invest in more affordable housing before prices get too high for public officials to consider investing. Often communities of color don’t have control over the land they live on and depend on rental properties which are subject to price increase or destruction as gentrification takes a hold. Housing stability is something many people seek and few find.
“Do you know how hard it is for a single dad to find any housing to keep this family together? There is none. There is nothing out there,” said James Calhoun, a homeless single father whose family was evicted from their St. Paul apartment in March. “There has to be more help out there.”
Read more about it at The Downtown Journal.
Open Streets encourages health and wellness in Minneapolis residents
Open Streets West Broadway brought together communities to learn about active living and health. The event, which took place on West Broadway Avenue and went from Penn to Lyndale Avenues, was sponsored by local businesses and emphasized health and wellness.
“I was impressed to see how many businesses came out to educate community members on health and wellness because, unfortunately, active living has not always been a topic that is largely emphasized in the Black community,” wrote Latisha Townsend, a community member.
Read the full story at Insight News.
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Minneapolis CAN stop landlords from screening out Section 8 tenantsA Court of Appeals ruling last Monday now prevents landlords in the city of Minneapolis from rejecting applications from tenants with Section 8 vouchers, a federal housing assistant program. It is what many are hailing as a significant step towards advancing affordable housing amidst the city’s ongoing housing crisis.
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This piece is part of Twin Cities Daily Planet’s series covering the 2018 elections season. Every year we’re moving towards a possibility of a more diverse legislature.
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Trump holds late-night rally in Grand Rapids
Democrat Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama also campaigned in Michigan on Monday
Trump holds late-night rally in Grand Rapids Democrat Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama also campaigned in Michigan on Monday Check out this story on tcpalm.com: http://on.freep.com/2fbGhfQ
Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press Published 12:18 a.m. ET Nov. 8, 2016 | Updated 12:29 a.m. ET Nov. 8, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the final day of the Republican national convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on July 21, 2016. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)(Photo: Brian van der Brug, TNS)
GRAND RAPIDS — Republican Donald Trump wraps up one of the most unorthodox presidential campaigns in American history with a late-night rally Monday in western Michigan, hours after his opponent Hillary Clinton campaigned at nearby Grand Valley State University.
Trump's rally at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids was to put an exclamation mark on an election eve that saw intense campaigning in Michigan, with the state's 16 electoral votes emerging as potentially pivotal in the campaign's final days.
The convention center's Grand Gallery was about full to what Grand Rapids Fire Chief John Lehman said was its capacity of 4,200 by midnight. More supporters were arriving and it was possible organizers would pull back a sliding wall to expand the room.
"I do think as Michigan goes, the national election is going to go," said John Inhulsen, chairman of the Republican Party in Kent County, which includes Grand Rapids.
Trump's running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, who campaigned in Michigan much of last week, will also appear at Trump's Grand Rapids event, Inhulsen said.
Trump's son, Donald Trump, Jr., and his daughter Ivanka, also campaigned in Michigan Monday, as did President Barack Obama.
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TCS in the News
TCS wins 3 Awards at the CMO Asia conference for using its CogniXtract, workforce management, and user experience solutions to deliver excellence in BPS
TCS has won the National Awards for Excellence in Outsourcing in three categories at the CMO Asia conference: Use of Technology for Operational Excellence, Best IT Enablement in BPO, and Best Customer Experience Delivered by a Contact Centre. The awards were presented at a ceremony at Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai, on July 7, 2017.
TCS won the awards for delivering excellence in business process services using its CogniXtract, workforce management, and user experience solutions.
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The Best Wireless Routers
Monday October 7, 2019
We compared over 100 different wireless routers, then bought the top 12 models currently available to test out head-to-head to find out which router rules them all. We compared and scored the range and throughput (2.4 GHz. and 5 GHz.) of each product using a series of software tests. We also ranked and evaluated the user-friendliness and ease of use of each Wi-Fi router and looked at all the different features and functions. Check out the complete review below to see which router is best for heavy-duty streaming, which is a premium product for gaming, and which gives you the most bandwidth when shopping on a budget.
ASUS RT-AC88U Wireless-AC3100
NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 (R9000)
NETGEAR AC1750 (R6400)
NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 (R6700v2)
ASUS RT-AC68U (AC1900)
$73.97 at Amazon $200 List
Extremely easy to use, packed with features Tons of features, easy to use Relatively inexpensive, exceptional range Very easy to use, more affordable, solid set of features Super easy to use, decent set of features
Average range, throughput Expensive, mediocre throughput Sparse on features, average throughput Unimpressive throughput and range Below average throughput, somewhat expensive
Taking home the top score, the Asus is the best of the best when it comes to routers This expensive product failed to impress with its lackluster range and throughput scores The NETGEAR would be a good option for those shopping for an upgrade pick on a budget and have a larger home The Nighthawk AC1750 is our top recommendation for those budget-conscious shoppers that are willing to spend a little bit more for better performance While this router did alright, it seemed a little expensive relative to its results
ASUS RT-AC88U... NETGEAR Nighthawk... NETGEAR AC1750... Nighthawk AC1750... ASUS RT-AC68U...
Ease Of Use (20%)
2 4 Ghz Throughput (20%)
5 Ghz Throughput (20%)
Range (15%)
Yes Yes No Yes No
Wireless Specification
802.11ac 802.11ad 802.11ac 802.11ac 2.4 GHz: 802.11n
5 GHz: 802.11ac
LAN Ports Available
WPA2 Personal, WPA Auto Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA Auto Enterprise WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Personal, WPA Auto Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA Auto Enterprise
Yes Yes Yes Yes No
2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz
2: 3.0 and 2.0 2: 3.0 2: 3.0 and 2.0 1: 3.0 2: 3.0 and 2.0
11.8" x 7.4" x 2.38" 8.81" x 6.61" x 2.91" 7.2" x 11.22" x 2.4" 7.26" x 11.22" x 1.97" 6.3" x 3.3" x 8.6"
4 external 4 external 3 external 3 external 3 external
1.4 GHz dual-core 1.7 GHz quad-core 880 MHz dual-core 1 GHz dual-core 1 GHz dual-core processor
128 MB Flash
512 MB DDR3 RAM 512 MB NAND Flash
1 GB DDR3 SDRAM 128 MB Flash
256 MB RAM 128 MB Flash
2.4 GHz. Short Distance Throughput - Line of Sight
51 Mbits/s 49 Mbits/s 47 Mbits/s 48 Mbits/s 45 Mbits/s
2.4 GHz. Short Distance Throughput - Obstructed
2.4 GHz. Medium Distance Throughput - Line of Sight
2.4 GHz. Medium Distance Throughput - Obstructed
2.4 GHz. Long Distance Throughput
5 GHz. Short Distance Throughput - Line of Sight
212 Mbits/s 186 Mbits/s 220 Mbits/s 211 Mbits/s 186 Mbits/s
5 GHz. Short Distance Throughput - Obstructed
5 GHz. Medium Distance Throughput - Line of Sight
5 GHz. Medium Distance Throughput - Obstructed
5 GHz. Long Distance Throughput
Video Playback Range Test
158 ft. 144 ft. 204 ft. 155 ft. 144 ft.
Best Overall Router
2 4 ghz throughput 5
5 ghz throughput 6
Range 5
MU-MIMO?: Yes | # of LAN ports: 8
Very easy to use
Great 5 GHz. throughput
Average range
Receiving the highest score that we have seen to date by a decent margin, the ASUS RT-AC88U is the clear choice for winning an Editors' Choice Award and the title of Best Wireless Router Overall. This top-notch router has one of the most comprehensive series of features and functions, all while being one of the most intuitive and easy to operate routers of the entire group. On top of all that, it tied for the top spot when it came to 5 GHz. throughput and in the runner-up position overall in our series of 2.4 GHz. tests.
Unfortunately, the effective range on this router is more average than amazing and it is a bit on the more expensive side. However, we think it is the best of the best and is the perfect option for someone who needs exceptional streaming performance from their router — as long as they are willing to pay a premium for it.
Read review: ASUS RT-AC88U Wireless-AC3100
Best Upgrade Budget Pick
A decent set of features
Average Throughput
Outdated interface
If you are looking for a high-performance router and the price tag of the ASUS RT-AC88U is causing you to panic, then you should consider the Nighthawk AC1750 (R6700v2) by NETGEAR. Earning the Best Buy Award, this router tied for the third place overall, but retails for less than half of what the RT-AC88U does. It is still quite easy to use and holds its own with the top products when it comes to throughput on its 2.4 GHz. and 5 GHz. networks. Additionally, it also has a phenomenal range, with our test computer able to effectively stream video at one of the furthest distance out of the entire group when connected to the Nighthawk.
However, this router does have a reduced set of features and functions when compared to the top-of-the-line products. In spite of that, this is our favorite product to recommend to someone that is shopping on a budget, but willing to pay a small premium for better performance.
Read review: NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 (R6700v2)
TP-Link Archer A6 (AC1200)
Exceptionally easy to use
No USB ports for direct file transfer
Single-core processor
If the price point of the previous two routers is far too high for you, then you may want to consider the Archer A6 by TP-Link, which netted a Best Buy Award for pairing a decent performance with a much more affordable price tag than the top models. This router has a surprisingly impressive set of features given its budget nature and is one of the more intuitive and easier to use routers.
However, the A6 isn't the most impressive of the group when it comes to throughput performance or range. It isn't terrible but we would recommend other routers over this one if you have a household with tons of bandwidth-intensive devices or a particularly far-flung network configuration. The A6 is a fantastic option on a tight budget but there is plenty of room for improvement if you are willing to pay more for an upgraded model.
Read review: TP-Link Archer A6 (AC1200)
Some of the top routers in our review.
At TechGearLab, we bought all of the routers in this review at retail pricing, just like you might, and won't ever accept any free evaluation units to include in our reviews. Our lead Wi-Fi router testing team of Austin Palmer and David Wise have both made a career out of reviewing tech and smart home products and have tested and reviewed hundreds of these products for TechGearLab. On top of their professional experience, Austin also brings his expertise as an avid PC gamer into this review. He has extensively played PC games for over a decade, giving him a multitude of experiences — both good and bad — with various wireless routers.
To find out which wireless router topped them all, we looked at existing user reviews of products, as well as various forum posts and other information to assemble a list of almost 75 different routers that looked like they might have the potential to claim an award. Then, we picked the most highly-regarded products on the list and bought them to test side-by-side to see which one is truly the best. We did extensive range testing, seeing just how far away you can be from the router and still receive acceptable streaming speed and measured the throughput of each one on both the 2.4 GHz. and 5 GHz. to quantitatively compare their performance.
Related: How We Tested Wireless Routers
We broke our comprehensive testing process down into five weighted metrics: Features, Ease of Use, 2.4 GHz. Throughput, 5 GHz. Throughput, and Range. Each metric consisted of a handful of tests, with the performance of each product ranked and scored against its peers. The sections below detail the results for each metric, highlighting which products performed well and which ones fell a little flat.
Related: Buying Advice for Wireless Routers
The TP-Link Archer A6 is the best value if you are shopping on a tight budget and the NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700v2 if you are shopping on a budget but are willing to pay a bit more to upgrade or if your streaming needs exceed the capabilities of the Archer A6.
The LED indicator lights on the RT-AC88U.
For our first metric, worth the largest portion of the overall score at 25%, we compared and scored how feature-rich each wireless router is. First, we looked for the presence of three key features on each router: MU-MIMO, Beamforming, and how many LAN ports each product has. MU-MIMO, or multi-user, multiple-input, multiple-output (we know, it's quite a mouthful!) simply means the ability for the router to talk back-and-forth (multiple inputs, multiple outputs) with multiple devices (multi-user) simultaneously. For example, an MU-MIMO router could be sending data back-and-forth between an iPhone, a laptop, and a Smart TV much faster than an SU-MIMO, or non-MU-MIMO router, essentially making your network faster overall and leading to less buffering and lag issues. The second feature, beamforming, refers to how the router shapes the WiFi field. Routers that support beamforming don't send out the same signal strength of WiFi in every direction. Instead, the router communicates with each device to get the relative position and concentrates the signal strength in that direction, leading to better overall signal and reception for each device.
Additionally, we also noted if you could turn the indicator lights on and off, turn the router on and off remotely, and the number and type of USB ports available.
The ASUS RT-AC88U and the NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 tied for the top score, both earning an 8 out of 10 for their impressive suite of features. Both the RT-AC88U and the X10 are MU-MIMO and have beamforming capabilities, as well as the ability to be remotely reset and toggle the indicator lights on and off. The RT-AC88U has a slight edge when it comes to LAN ports having 8 compared to the 6 on the X10.
The RT-AC88U has 8 LAN ports!
In terms of hardwired connections, the ASUS RT-AC88U has a slight edge on the Nighthawk X10. Both have a pair of USB connections but the RT-AC88U has one USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0 port, compared to the X10's pair of USB 2.0 ports.
Next, the ASUS RT-AC68U, the NETGEAR Nighthawk, and the Linksys AC1900 Max Stream each merited a 6 out of 10 for their above-average set of features. Both the Nighthawk and the Max Stream have both beamforming and MU-MIMO capabilities, whereas the ASUS RT-AC68U only has beamforming. However, all three of these products allow you to turn off their indicator and network traffic LEDs through the web interface — although the Max Stream leaves the power indicator light on regardless.
The LED indicator lights can be turned on or off to match your preference.
However, the Max Stream cannot be power cycled remotely, forcing you to manually reset it when troubleshooting — a huge pain if you keep the router in a difficult to reach location — while the other two can be reset remotely.
The Max Stream is quite easy to use.
This trio each has 4 LAN ports, but only the ASUS RT-AC68U and the Max Stream have a USB 3.0 and a USB 2.0 port. The Nighthawk only has a single USB 3.0 port.
Containing a relatively average set of features, both the NETGEAR AC1750 (R6400) and the TP-Link Archer A6 each earned a 5 out of 10 in this metric. As far as we could tell, the R6400 does NOT have MU-MIMO, but it does support beamforming. This hurt its score considerably, effectively precluding it from a shot at an award. However, this router does have remote reset and the ability to turn the indicator lights off, as well as 4 LAN ports. It also has both a USB 3.0 and a USB 2.0 port.
The Archer A6 has a little more functionality than the R6400, supporting beamforming and having MU-MIMO capabilities — which is a total rarity for a budget router. Unfortunately, that's about all that stood out positively for this router when it comes to features. You can't turn the LED status lights off and it lacks any USB ports at all so you can't use the A6 for direct file transfer. However, the A6 can be reset remotely and has four Gigabit LAN ports but these are standard features at this point.
The A6 doesn't have any integrated USB ports.
Next, the TP-Link Archer C7, the NETGEAR R6220-100NAS, and the NETGEAR AC1200 (R6230) each merited a 4 out of 10 for their limited suite of features. None of these routers have beamforming or MU-MIMO capabilities, which means your network will be quite a bit slower than with top-tier routers if your router isn't in a central location or if you have a large number of devices on the network.
The LED indicator lights are always on with the Archer, with no way to dim them.
Unfortunately, you can't turn off any of the status indicator LEDs on these routers but they all do have the typical four gigabit LAN ports.
This router has the typical 4 LAN ports but only a single USB 2.0 port for direct file transfer.
Both the NETGEAR AC1200 R6230 and the NETGEAR R6220-100NAS have a single USB 2.0 port for direct file transfer, while the Archer C7 has a pair of ports. All three of these routers can also be reset remotely through their companion apps.
Finishing at the back of the pack, the D-Link AC1200 earned a 3 out of 10 for its meager set of features. This router lacks the majority of the features that the top products have, failing to have remote reset, MU-MIMO, beamforming, or the ability to turn the LEDs off. It has the typical 4 LAN ports but lacks any USB ports at all.
The X10 supports 2 USB 3.0 ports.
Our second series of assessments dealt with how much work it took to set up each router and use them daily, which constitutes 20% of each product's final score. In this metric, we paid specific attention to the initial setup process of each router — the time it took to get the network going, if you needed to update the firmware, and how thorough the documentation is. We also looked at the scope and ease of use of the parental controls and Quality of Service (QoS) of each router, as well as the overall user-friendliness of the interface.
Taking home the top score of 9 out of 10, both the ASUS RT-AC88U and the ASUS RT-AC68U are essentially identical in terms of ease of use, relying on the same interface. Both of these routers impressed us with how little effort it took to get them set up and configured. While both did require an update to their firmware upon unboxing, it wasn't particularly difficult to do. It was an essentially problem-free setup process, with both a helpful web interface and a step-by-step wizard that guides you through configuring the network name and password. The wizard did give us some slight issues changing the network name one of the times that we tried to set it on the ASUS RT-AC88U, but that was it in terms of issues.
The step-by-step wizard of the Asus made the setup process very easy.
Both of these routers have an exceptionally approachable user interface, being one of the most straightforward and easiest to understand of the entire group. You also have the option of enabling parental controls on this device, blocking websites by genre or by specific addresses.
We liked that you can restrict access to inappropriate content by device with this router.
These blocks can also be set on a schedule or set to only apply for certain devices. Finally, both of these ASUS routers support QoS, allowing either adaptive, traditional, or bandwidth-limited.
You have a handful of different QoS options with this router.
For those unfamiliar with the term, Quality of Service or QoS allows you to prioritize bandwidth allocations for devices, letting you customize your network to best suit your needs, whether you are a streaming media, gaming, or just casually surfing the web.
Next, both of the TP-Link Archer Models — the A6 and the C7 earned a 7 out of 10 for their excellent ease of use.
Out of the box, both Archers did require a firmware update but this was easily accomplished. You can complete the initial setup process for these routers through either a smartphone app or a personal computer. It's a super easy process whichever way you choose but the smartphone setup is a little more scripted with prompts through every step. The browser-based set up through the computer doesn't do as much to lead you through the process but you also have pretty extensive written documentation to consult if you need it.
The TP-Link has one of the easiest setup processes of the entire group.
The TP-Link Archer C7 and the Archer A6 both have QoS, but it only allows you to sort priority by devices, not by content like some of the other routers in the group.
The QoS on the Archer only allows you to sort by devices.
This pair both have identical parental controls, allowing you to filter out websites by keywords, as well as set a schedule for internet access.
The bulk of the routers came next, with the Linksys AC1900 Max Stream EA7500, the Linksys AC1900 WRT1900ACS, NETGEAR R6220-100NAS, NETGEAR AC1750 R6400, NETGEAR Nighthawk, the NETGEAR Nighthawk X10, and the NETGEAR AC1200 R6230 all earning a 7 out of 10 for their showing in this group of evaluations.
All of the NETGEAR routers that we have tested required firmware updates upon unboxing, except for the AC1200 R6230. However, none of the Linksys routers required a firmware update and were all ready to go right from the box. However, none of these routers are particularly easy to configure the network settings on compared to the rest of the group, with a myriad of problems presenting themselves when we attempted to set the network name and password — except for the AC1200 R6230. The R6230 is one of the easiest models of the entire group to set up, with a very easy to follow process through the mobile app, which has an intuitive and user-friendly interface but is a bit lacking in terms of features.
Both Linksys models, the NETGEAR AC1750 R6400, and the NETGEAR Nighthawk were easier to set up than the Nighthawk X10 and the R6220-100NAS, but still much more difficult than the RT-AC88U or the TP-Link Archers.
The Linksys models both took about 30 minutes for us to get set up, with both giving us an error or freezing and forcing us to start over. We found these to be a little finicky when it came to using the browser interface, so switching browsers is a good idea if you are running into issues.
The Linksys setup process gave us a few difficulties.
The NETGEAR Nighthawk and AC1750 both were about the same as the Linksys models, with a wizard to help you set an admin password and network login, but this can be a bit more problematic if you have other existing networks. We found our computer kept wanting to hop to a different network mid-setup process, causing difficulties. The NETGEAR R6220-100NAS was next in terms of setup difficulties. It was pretty much plug-and-play from the get-go with the defaults, but it is a little difficult to find the options to change the network name and password from the defaults.
The setup wizard for the NETGEAR R6220 was reasonably easy to use, though it didn't start automatically.
We were plagued with difficulties when trying to set up the Nighthawk X10. While the wizard did open automatically, it kept failing to load and forced us to switch browsers multiple times.
Moving on to the interface, we vastly preferred the interface of the Linksys routers to the NETGEAR models, putting it second only to the RT-AC88U for being easy to navigate and user-friendly. The NETGEAR browser interface is about average, though it looks a little outdated.
The X10's home screen shows you widgets that you can click on to quickly navigate.
However, the NETGEAR routers minus the R6230 have the most sophisticated set of parental control options. It can be a little more labor-intensive to set up but allows you the finest level of control. The R6230 is pretty limited in letting you customize which content to block, leaving you with the preset lists already in the app. It's decent for blocking a wide spectrum of content but isn't very good at blocking specific things. We found the Linksys parental controls to be quite ineffective for filtering content, as it can only filter by website address, forcing you to create a list of all the questionable content that you want to block — an impossible task. However, you can filter by time, cutting off access to certain devices at certain times.
The parental controls took a bit more work to setup, but are much more sophisticated than some of the other models.
The Linksys models both have QoS, calling it media prioritization, and is about average in terms of capabilities. The NETGEAR routers also had QoS, but it was mediocre at best, seemingly very outdated compared to other models. Again, the R6230 differentiated itself from the other NETGEAR models, completely lacking QoS as far as we could tell.
Rounding out the group in the last place position, the D-Link AC1200 merited a 6 out of 10. While this model didn't require any immediate firmware updates and was actually one of the easiest routers to set up in our opinion, we found the interface to be very unintuitive and difficult to use. It isn't particularly easy to adjust settings or enable parental controls, though the QoS features are fairly easy to navigate. Overall, the AC1200 paled in comparison to the top models when it comes to user-friendliness.
These three routers were some of the best that we have seen.
2.4 GHz. Throughput
For our next two metrics, both worth 20% of the overall score, we looked at each router's throughput, or how fast each router and a test computer can exchange data, both on the 2.4 GHz. and the 5 GHz. frequency ranges. We conducted five different tests for each bandwidth, averaging the results of three trials. We used the iPerf3 software running on our test client computer connected to each router, so the test was independent of the ISP speed in our area.
Earning the top score of 6 out of 10, the Linksys Max Stream reigned supreme when it came to 2.4 GHz. speed. The Max Stream delivered an excellent job in our first assessment, having the average fastest throughput speed in our line-of-sight, short distance test — about 10' away. The Max Stream clocked in at an average of 57 Mbits/second.
The Max Stream continued its stellar performance in the obstructed version of the test, again delivering the highest throughput of the entire group with 57 Mbits/sec. It also delivered the best results in the unobstructed, medium distance test — about 35 feet away. However, it was dethroned in the obstructed medium distance, dropping to third place.
Finally, the Max Stream's performance dropped in the longest distance version of this test — about 70' separating the computer and router. It still scored close to the top of the pack, but it was eclipsed by the stellar performance of the ASUS RT-AC88U.
Finishing next, the RT-AC88U, Linksys AC1900, NETGEAR AC1750 R6400, Nighthawk AC1750, and the Nighthawk X10 all earned a 5 out of 10 for their overall solid performance. The RT-AC88U and the Linksys AC1900 were the top two scorers in the short distance, line of sight test, clocking in at 51 Mbits/s and 53 Mbits/s, respectively. They were followed by the 49 Mbits/s of the X10, 48 Mbit/s of the standard Nighthawk, and the 47 Mbits/s of the NETGEAR.
Performance for some of the routers changed dramatically in the obstructed version of the test, with the RT-AC88U and the NETGEAR's throughput dropping dramatically, while the remaining trio of routers remained relatively unchanged.
Moving on the medium distance tests, the scores somewhat inverted, with the X10 doing the best of the group in the line of sight test. This product was followed closely by the normal Nighthawk and then the Linksys AC1900. For the obstructed test, the Linksys AC1900 did the best of this group, followed by the Nighthawk X10.
For the long-distance test, the RT-AC88U not only did the best of this group but the best job of the entire bunch, measuring in at 27 Mbit/s. The Nighthawk AC1750 did the next best.
Next, the TP-Link Archer C7, the A6, the NETGEAR R6230, and the ASUS RT-AC68U each earned a 4 out of 10 for their overall so-so performances.
These routers all did an alright job with the short and medium distance tests but their throughput fell off for the long-distance test. All of these routers averaged in the 30-50 Mbits/s range in the short distance tests and dropped to the 20-40 Mbit/s in the medium distance test. This is a stark contrast to their performance in the 70' test, with the TP-Link models averaging around 9 Mbits/s, the ASUS RT-AC68U averaging 12.7 Mbit/s, and the NETGEAR R6230 only measuring an abysmal average of 2.3 Mbits/s.
At the back of the pack, both the D-Link and the NETGEAR R6220-100NAS earned a 3 out of 10 for their substandard performance. These models didn't impress us in the short and medium tests and essentially were unusable at long distances, dropping to a throughput rate of essentially 0 Mbit/s.
While these routers claimed the awards, they didn't manage to nab the top spot in our Throughput metrics.
5 GHz. Throughput
For our next metric, we repeated the above set of tests for each router, using the 5 GHz. network. The data rate is usually much faster over a 5 GHz. network, but the signal attenuates rapidly, meaning the speed rapidly decreases as the distance between the router and the server increase.
Tying for first place overall in this metric, the RT-AC88U, the NETGEAR R6230, the Linksys AC1900 WRT1900ACS, and the NETGEAR R6220-100NAS all earned a 6 out of 10 for their showing. Both the RT-AC88U and the NETGEAR R6220-NAS impressed us with their great performance in the long-distance test, while the Linksys WRT1900ACS' results were a bit disappointing. The NETGEAR R6230 did about average.
While the X10 delivered the overall fastest 5 GHz. performance at a distance, it performed relatively poorly in the short and medium distance tests, dropping it out of the running for a top score in this metric.
Both of the NETGEAR routers outperformed the other two in this group in the obstructed range tests, both in the short and medium distance versions. The NETGEAR R6220-NAS had the edge in the short distance line of sight tests, while the Linksys AC1900 WRT1900ACS and the NETGEAR R6230 both did very well in the medium distance line of sight test.
Next, the D-Link, the TP-Link Archer A6, the Linksys Max Stream, the NETGEAR AC1750 R6400, the Nighthawk, and the Nighthawk X10 all earned a 5 out of 10 for their middle-of-the-road performance. As mentioned above, the X10 reigned supreme in the long-distance 5 GHz. test, recording an average throughput of 46 Mbits/s. However, it delivered an overall uninspiring set of results in the other four tests.
Of this group, the D-Link did the overall best of this group at the short distance obstructed test and the A6 did the best at the line-of-sight short distance test. The normal Nighthawk excelled in the medium distance tests — both obstructed and unobstructed.
Finally, the TP-Link Archer C7 and the ASUS RT-AC68U tied again, each earning a 4 out of 10, which was the lowest score of the group. The TP-Link did above average at the line of sight, short distance test, but was relatively unimpressive in the other tests. The ASUS RT-AC68U didn't do amazing in either short distance or the obstructed medium distance test and did exceptionally poorly in the line of sight, medium distance test compared to the rest of the router. However, the ASUS RT-AC68U redeemed itself slightly in the long-distance test, doing extremely well compared to the rest of the group and finishing not far off from the top products.
The RT-AC88U is capable of producing both 2.4 GHz. and 5 GHz. frequencies.
For the final metric of our review, we compared and scored the range of each wireless router. This metric accounts for the remaining 15% of the final score and is comprised of a single test. We measured out various distances, then played the same video to see if there were any buffering issues. We noted at what distance the video playback was interrupted for each wireless router, then used that to determine the scores.
The NETGEAR AC1750 R6400 delivering uninterrupted playback at a distance of over 200', earning it the top score of 7 out of 10 in this test. We successfully watched a 5-minute YouTube video in 720p without any buffering or interruptions when connected through this wireless router.
Next, the ASUS RT-AC88U, the ASUS RT-AC68U, the Nighthawk X10, the Nighthawk, and the Linksys AC1900 all earned a 5 out of 10 for their performance. The range of all of these products dropped dramatically compared to the NETGEAR wireless routers, with the video stream cutting out about 50'-60' closer.
Next, the D-Link, the TP-Link Archer C7, the Archer A6, and the NETGEAR R6220-100NAS all merited a 4 out of 10 for their efforts, having an effective range of about 145', 135', 135', and 143' in our tests, respectively. Rounding out the back of the pack, the Linksys AC1900 Max Stream earned a 2 out of 10 for its paltry range of just over a hundred feet and the NETGEAR R6230 earned a 1 out of 10 for its disappointing range of about 65' in our test.
Hopefully, this review has answered some of your questions about wireless routers and helped you find the perfect one for your needs.
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BTS Fans Are Going Viral for Drawing Bad Versions of Iconic BTS Moments
Pictionary who? We only know #NameThatBTS.
By Sara Delgado
Steve Granitz
The BTS ARMY has proven time and again why they are one of the best fandoms on the worldwide web. From organizing fundraising events to calling out major TV stations and predicting future collabs based on one-second snack videos, there’s no denying ARMYs run the internet. That’s why it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they have decided to turn the internet into their playground.
Sometime between November 5 and 6, ARMYs transformed Twitter into a giant board game with the hashtag #NameThatBTS. Taking inspiration from the latest Run BTS! episode — which found the septet playing their very own UNO game, as well as various word-guessing and charades games — ARMYs started their own BTS-themed virtual Pictionary on Twitter.
Forming quite the party, BTS fans shared their own renditions of the Bangtan Boys’ most iconic moments, including old gems and comeback content, putting the fandom’s ARMYpedic knowledge to the test and having fun all the while.
A lot of ARMYs kept things meta, offering low- (and, to be honest, high-) quality renderings of some of the boys’ most memorable moments on Run BTS!, like the infamous mint-choco debate episode to the “carbonara” lip-sync game and signature Yoongi transfer student hair toss.
https://twitter.com/nappynapkin/status/1192014338892222466
https://twitter.com/SamSeoltang3/status/1192076160965890048
https://twitter.com/Shisogeiiim/status/1191923172683108352
Other ARMYs went the nostalgic route and threw it back all the way to the beginning of the show. Remember the confessional episode with priest platinum-haired Suga? Check. The Bangtan fashion show where Jin dressed J-Hope in an all-pink outfit that he actually managed to pull off? Also check. That very specific moment in the arcade episode when Jin gets (unintentionally?) hit in the groin while playing air-hockey? Got that one as well, masterfully rendered down to the very on point “ㅋ” rounding off the ambience.
https://twitter.com/o00hay00o/status/1191939166759731200
https://twitter.com/mynameismylif3/status/1191937158396960768
https://twitter.com/tackysuetoo/status/1191940428234403841
Some ARMYs favored equally memorable moments from the septet’s other shows, including Jin and J-Hope (aka 2seok) reenacting the infamous Titanic scene while on a boat in Hawaii for Bon Voyage, and Jin drifting away on his inflatable unicorn (while potentially destroying it?) to Jimin’s amusement in the Summer Package 2017.
https://twitter.com/itzdowoon/status/1192060223193616384
https://twitter.com/Times_BTS/status/1191916604696584192
And because BTS truly shines brighter through their music, some ARMYs also took the time to draw some of the septet’s most beloved music videos, songs, and live stages for other ARMYs to guess, like “Euphoria,” “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” “Seesaw,” and the Jin-Suga role reversal for the covers of “Awake” and “Never Mind,” and the iconic “Ddaeng” performance.
https://twitter.com/multinmoribund/status/1192068166693933056
https://twitter.com/lngjigglypuff/status/1191966206745550848
https://twitter.com/TheJose8A/status/1191960160220131329
https://twitter.com/SWatercolour/status/1192074187873095680
https://twitter.com/AureliaOT7/status/1191932414160965632
If you want to join in on the fun, check out some more of our favorites below and see if you can guess the moments yourself.
https://twitter.com/kittievante/status/1191921856833417216
https://twitter.com/SaraxBTS7/status/1191895050193657856
https://twitter.com/rArA_pUrple158/status/1191937279415205888
https://twitter.com/idol613/status/1192009684313444352
https://twitter.com/MonoMoonlite/status/1191915943317966848
https://twitter.com/LargeMolalaChim/status/1192067071439323137
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A Clickbait Site’s Trackers Cost the USA $4M in Data Monthly, Entrepreneur Says
By Brady Dale
Aral Balkan speaks at DOKU:TECH. Screenshot
Google reads Gmail email, but it’s for users’ own good—don’t worry. It just wants to serve better ads.
Google changed its terms of service this summer to break down the wall between tracked data and personally identifiable information, as Julia Angwin reported on Propublica Friday (she also explains how to turn the linkage off).
“This business model has ramifications,” Aral Balkan said in a talk released on Thursday by DOKU:TECH, an annual conference similar to TED. Balkan, of the Ind.ie project, explains the real world costs that tracking of online behavior has on society. Whether or not you believe that your privacy matters, he convincingly argues that tracking imposes real costs in money and time on regular people.
‘We planted a bullshit seed, and we got a bullshit tree’—Aral Balkan
His company’s first project is called Better, its a paid ad blocker for Apple products, designed to also beat blocker-blockers.
Balkan wrote a script to scan the top one million Alexa-ranked sites for trackers. He identified what he calls the worst site on the internet: Lifebuzz. For those that haven’t visited, it’s just a wall of clickbait. Balkan found 172 web trackers on this one site. “If you block this, you save about 2.5 megabytes every time you load this site,” he said.
Findings after scraping and testing the site Lifebuzz, with and without trackers. Screenshot
Balkan calculated the real world cost of these trackers from Lifebuzz’s own reported statistics, some of which you can see in its its media kit (though its numbers could be exaggerated). “So using this, we were able to calculate that Lifebuzz, this one site, costs American mobile phone users $4 million a month, in data charges,” he says. “Just to load the trackers.”
Then he turns to Forbes. Any visitor to its website gets delayed by this weird “Quote of the Day” interstitial screen before it loads a story. He says that pre-content page has 40 trackers on it and stops people for about 5 seconds before loading the content they came for.
With an estimated 46 million visitors per month, Balkan estimates that it costs humanity 7.2 years of human life each month in people waiting for the interstitial page to go away and let them see the content they came for. That’s time humanity is never getting back.
But the current business model of journalism doesn’t work without advertising backed by tracking software, a point that lawyers for publisher Axel Springer made quite frankly in arguments before European courts. “Journalistic content is just a vehicle to get readers to view the ads,” its counsel wrote. That’s why this reporter has argued that media entrepreneurs should experiment with cryptocurrency-powered means for web users to pay for content. Then publishers might be able to rely on dumb advertising (ads that know no more about readers than the ones in magazines do).
Even without directly connecting tracked data with personally identifiable information, third party trackers with a decent visibility on the web can probably identify most users who don’t go to extra lengths to protect themselves, because it only takes a few data points to identify people with relative certainty.
SEE ALSO: An alternative to tracking blockers—lying.
Balkan’s blocking software costs $4.99, which aligns its interests with its users. The service completely blocks sites that go too far to counter tracking blockers.
To create a world in which people’s data isn’t farmed and our privacy isn’t perpetually violated, he argues that the law needs to recognize that our selves extend into digital space. He’s not alone. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has also said that American law should revisit the principle that commercial interests can do whatever they want with data voluntarily shared with third parties.
Further, Balkan argues that governments should subsidize entrepreneurs building decentralized services, using free and open technology, with zero knowledge of their users, so that these entrepreneurs won’t be beholden to venture capital investors to pay the rent while they build services.
“We planted a bullshit seed, and we got a bullshit tree,” he says. “Now we’re wondering, ‘Why does the fruit taste like bullshit?’”
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Celtic legend and captain of European Cup-winning captain Billy McNeill dies at 79
8 months ago 2372 views by Tuko.co.ke Fred Kennedy
- Billy McNeill, former Celtic legend and skipper of European Cup-winning captain, died on Monday, April 23, at the age of 79
- He suffered from dementia for a number of years and fought bravely to the end
- McNeill enjoyed a successful association with Celtic as a supporter, player, manager and more recently club ambassador
Celtic legend and European Cup-winning captain, Billy McNeill, has died at the age of 79, family sources confirmed on Monday, April 22.
According to Sky sport, McNeill became an iconic figure in Scottish football after captaining Celtic to their European Cup success in 1967, a performance that saw the club enter the record books as the first British club to achieve such feat.
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"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father Billy McNeill. He passed away late on Monday (April 22) surrounded by his family and loved ones," a statement from his family on Celtic official website said.
"We would also like to note our love and appreciation to our mother, Liz, for the care, devotion and love she gave to our father throughout his illness. No one could have done any more," the statement continued.
Interestingly, McNeill’s achievements as a Celtic player will remain a reference point after winning nine successive Scottish league titles, as well as winning four more championship as a manager..
In all, McNeill enjoyed a successful association with Celtic which spanned over six decades as a supporter, player, manager and more recently club ambassador before his demise.
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Kilbush Nurseries is one of the oldest tomato growing businesses in Ireland. Established in the 1930’s by Mathew Foley, this family run business produces over 1,000 tonnes of tomatoes each year. Their facilities encompass over two hectares of tomatoes, grown under glass in state of the art commercial greenhouse units, with integrated packing and transport facilities.
In recent years the Foley family business has shown incredible growth and continues to be at the top of the technological and ecological development ladder in the Irish horticultural sector. To maintain a competitive edge, the business utilises CHP (combined heat and power) technology to help reduce their energy costs and carbon emissions.
Also known as Cogeneration, CHP is the most fuel efficient and environmentally friendly way of using a fossil or renewable fuel to provide a combined output of heat and power. Its application has been widely used in the industry to aid plant growth whilst reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.
Following a competitive tender process, Edina Group were appointed the contract to supply, install and maintain the CHP plant. The MWM manufactured TCG 2020 V16 gas engine was containerised at Edina’s manufacturing facility at Lisburn, Northern Ireland.
Fuelled by natural gas and with an electrical output of 1560kWe, the MWM TCG 2020 V16 engine operates at a staggering 96.4% efficiency, around 10% greater than standard CHP installations.
The use of a heat store (buffer) enables near total heat recovery from the CHP plant. As heat from the plant is sent to the store and used overnight to heat the greenhouses as it is less commercially viable to run the CHP overnight when the electricity tariffs are lower. CO2, also from the plant, is fed to the growing crop as a supplement.
The electrical power requirements of the nursery is met with the majority of electricity exported to the National Grid. The control of the electrical export is tailored to respond to demand fluctuations in the National Grid. A “black box” control unit monitors the National Grid approximately every 30 minutes and excess electrical power is then exported providing an additional income, depending on the arranged power purchase agreement.
This project has been assessed by the CER to certify requirements in accordance with the High Efficiency Combined Heat and Power (HECHP) criteria as set down by the EU under Directive 2004/8/EC of The European Parliament, advocating the promotion of cogeneration in the internal energy market. In real terms this means a carbon tax tariff of €0.54 per MWh as opposed to €3.70 per MWh. This plant was certified on 21st July 2014.
In order for the CHP unit to work at its optimum, Edina and Kilbush Nurseries appointed Steuler who have patented the leading CO2 Recovery System, the ECO2 Pro system for greenhouse applications.
The exhaust gases of gas engines having a capacity of up to 2MW approx. and being installed in greenhouses to produce power and heat, are cleaned by the Steuler catalyst system in two stages. This happens in such a way that the necessary requirements of the plant and operational procedures of the nursery are met. Thus, the nitrogen oxides are reduced by 95% by adding a 40% urea solution into the exhaust gas stream in connection with a SCRcatalyst. In a second stage, the so-called oxidation stage, Ethene is reduced by 99%. Carbon monoxide (CO) is reduced, with an emission of <1 ppm of detection limit.
One of the greatest advantages is the use of CO2 from the exhaust, ambient levels of CO2 are around 300 parts per million (ppm) but significant improvements to the crops have been observed when levels are increased to around 1,000 ppm which is achieved from the CHP process.
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The Ford Mustang is a large 2+2 coupé and convertible model that has been famous around the world since the 1960s. The current model is the sixth generation and was launched in the USA in 2014.
The Mustang arrived in the UK in 2015, and the current model is the first model to have been offered from the factory in right-hand drive. After receiving a poor two-star Euro NCAP safety rating, the Mustang was updated in summer 2017 with additional safety kit as standard. It was re-tested and awarded a three-star rating (more information under “safety rating” below).
The Ford Mustang has received a wide range of scores from the UK motoring media, ranging from average to outstanding. It has tended to perform better in enthusiast titles and more poorly in consumer titles. The limited-edition Bullitt model also tends to get the best review scores, while the four-cylinder models tend to be rated lowest.
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Body style: 2+2 coupe, convertible
Engines: petrol
Launched: Autumn 2015
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“The Mustang remains a car in which the bigger, thirstier V8 is actually the more attractive option, and an affordable way to enjoy such oh-so American eight-cylinder grunt.”
Model reviewed: 2.3-litre petrol manual EcoBoost convertible
“The updated Ford Mustang EcoBoost is much improved over its predecessor, primarily because of the new 10-speed auto gearbox and the optional adaptive dampers. It still doesn’t get close to delivering the drama or the performance of the V8, but it’s closer than it’s ever been.”
“The Ford Mustang delivers great performance and handling at a decent price.”
“Sensibleness be damned. If you think you’d consider a Ford Mustang, it’s a car we’d recommend wholeheartedly.”
Model reviewed: Bullitt
“The Bullitt has all the usual Ford Mustang star quality and more.”
“There’s little argument that the Mustang Bullitt looks the canine’s plums – lightly modded visuals, with the security of knowing its factory fresh. It’s fun, brash and feels just that bit more special than a regular Mustang in thee process.”
Model reviewed: 5.0-litre V8 petrol automatic GT
“Ford’s done far more to the Mustang than the styling suggests, but it’s still a leftfield choice. The back seats are cramped, the interior plastics are sub-European and the V8’s poor 23mpg average is as retro as the styling.”
Model reviewed: Coupé range
“The Ford Mustang combines old-fashioned charm with modern performance and is fantastic value.”
Model reviewed: Convertible range
“The Ford Mustang Convertible has lots of character, but its handling and interior are weak points.”
Model reviewed: 5.0-litre V8 petrol manual GT coupé
“Can this car really be that good? The short answer is, too bloody right.” (Chris Evans)
“Flawed, fun and fast – Ford Mustang’s not a great sports car, but it’s a great muscle car.”
“Whether you opt for the sleek coupe or the soft-top is down to personal preference. We prefer the appearance of the Fastback, but the multi-layer insulated fabric hood of the convertible does a fine job of hiding wind noise.”
Model reviewed: 5.0-litre V8 petrol automatic
“After the tyres have spun and the gravel has settled, the Ford Mustang is still true to itself. A stupid great big pony car that moves people to tears and brings them a ridiculous amount of happiness in the way only a car can.”
“American take on the four-seat convertible”
“Not exactly a bargain, but plenty of muscle for your money”
Model reviewed: 5.0-litre V8 petrol automatic GT coupé
“Imagine the world ending in a hail of fire and brimstone — the Ford Mustang revving in first gear is the soundtrack. The engine alone justifies the £41,000 price.”
Score: 10 / 10
“When you put your foot down, the engine note is a supersize-burger-and-fries experience in a world of diet econoboxes.”
Model reviewed: 5.0-litre V8 petrol automatic GT convertible
“It’s a better car than the previous model with a turn of speed that defies its size and a superb engine that beats anything its European rivals can deliver, both in terms of horsepower for the money and noise.”
Model reviewed: 2.3-litre petrol manual EcoBoost convterible
“Every day, thousands of people take delivery of a new BMW or Audi or what have you, and I don’t doubt they’re very pleased. But the fact is that for a great deal less money they could have driven away in a Ford Mustang.” (Jeremy Clarkson)
“More than just a cynical marketing exercise, the Ford Mustang Bullitt is every bit the modern muscle car it sets out to be, and quite a bit more besides. It’s flawed, yes – but it’s hard not to be seduced by its character, playfulness and sheer sense of occasion.”
Model reviewed: 5.0-litre petrol manual GT coupé
“While it has a very special place in American hearts, the Ford Mustang isn’t that suited for European roads or driving conditions. It’s naturally aspirated V8 is a phenomenon and sounds great, and if it’s dynamically lacking, the Mustang has presence in spades.”
“Despite high tech updates, the Ford Mustang is as crude and cool as ever. A muscle car, not a sports car, and all the better for it.”
Model reviewed: 2.3-litre petrol manual EcoBoost
“There are blacked out grilles and splitters and a light smattering of High Performance badges to ensure onlookers know it’s no ordinary four-cylinder ‘Stang passing by.”
“The Ford Mustang is a laugh to drive and looks great, but there are much more polished and precise-feeling rivals.”
Note on safety
In its original form when launched in 2015, the Ford Mustang scored only a two-star rating from Euro NCAP. The facelifted model from July 2017 featured additional safety equipment as standard and was rated at three stars when re-tested. The car’s principal weakness is child passenger protection in the rear seats, while the other tests produced much more competitive scores.
The Ford Mustang has not yet been lab tested by Green NCAP. Check back soon.
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Get out of town on the cheap with Southwest Air's New Year sale
Amanda O'Donnell Austin American-Statesmanand Katey Psencik GateHouse Media
We’re 14 days into the new year. Time for a break.
If you’re already over this whole “going to work every day” thing and ready for a respite, Southwest Airlines is offering plenty of departure deals during its annual New Year sale.
There are a few things you’ll need to keep in mind before booking your flight, however. The sale ends Jan. 24 (read: 10 more days), and you must book 21 days in advance of your flight. Also keep in mind that tickets are nonrefundable, and the deals do not extend to flights after May.
See the full sale here.
Here are some of the notable deals:
Atlanta to Boston starting at $72 Atlanta to Nashville starting at $67 Austin to Denver starting at $87 Baltimore to Boston starting at $70 Boston to Atlanta starting at $72 Burbank to Las Vegas starting at $61 Charlotte to Nashville starting at $91 Chicago to Austin starting at $99 Chicago to Boston starting at $89 Cincinnati to Chicago starting at $69 Columbus to Atlanta starting at $71 Columbus to Washington D.C. starting at $80 Dallas to Denver starting at $93 Dallas to Minneapolis/St. Paul starting at $97 Denver to Las Vegas starting at $79 Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta starting at $82 Fort Lauderdale to Washington D.C. starting at $92 Kansas City to Denver starting at $79 Las Vegas to Los Angeles starting at $61 Las Vegas to Portland starting at $85 Las Vegas to Salt Lake City starting at $59 Los Angeles to Phoenix starting at $84 Minneapolis to Nashville starting at $79 Nashville to Atlanta starting at $67 Nashville to Orlando starting at $93 New Orleans to Austin starting at $86 New York to Chicago starting at $91 Oakland to Ontario starting at $61 Orlando to Atlanta starting at $85 Phoenix to Las Vegas starting at $69 Providence to Washington D.C. starting at $62 Raleigh to Orlando starting at $79 San Diego to Portland starting at $97 San Diego to Seattle starting at $84 San Francisco to Las Vegas starting at $51 San Jose to Las Vegas starting at $51 Seattle to Sacramento starting at $72 Spokane to Boise starting at $65 St. Louis to Kansas City starting at $79 Tampa to Pittsburgh starting at $79 Washington D.C. to Columbus starting at $80 West Palm Beach to Atlanta starting at $93
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10 Confusing Moisturizer Ingredients, Decoded
Let us clear things up for you.
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Vaseline made it famous, but you’ll find petrolatum in other moisturizers too. It’s known as an occlusive, which is an ingredient that forms a barrier on the outermost layer of your skin to hold water in, sort of like a topcoat of nail polish, says Ranella Hirsch, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Petrolatum is a great choice for trapping in the moist air after a steamy shower at night, but it could be too greasy to use during the day. “I wouldn’t use it in the morning, because you wouldn’t put makeup over it,” says Dr. Hirsch. Click here to find more nighttime habits of people with great skin.
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Because they’re occlusive, oils like mineral, coconut, and avocado oil sit on top of the skin while sealing in moisture. But that barrier could be bad news for acne-prone skin, says Tina West, MD, PC, dermatologist and founder of skincare center The West Institute. “Look for something that’s oil-free—so no mineral oil, no silicones,” she says. “It’s not specifically what’s in in, it’s more what to stay away from. You want a lighter moisturizer, something that won’t clog pores or cause an occlusive barrier.” But if you’re not worried about breakouts, occlusives could be useful if your skin is losing moisture outside factors, like dry air in a heated office, because they’ll trap moisture that would otherwise evaporate out, says Dr. Hirsch. These essential oils take years off your skin.
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Lanolin, an oil extracted from sheep’s wool, is an occlusive, but it also acts like an emollient, meaning it can help fill in the space between cells. “If you think of them being like a cobblestone road, for example, the emollient will work by going between those little cracks and giving the skin a smoother texture,” says Dr. West.
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Both occlusive and emollient, dimethicone-based moisturizers feel nice to apply because its silicone base makes it feel more velvety. “They go on as a smooth product and don’t create that thick gooiness,” says Dr. Hirsch. “You want to use it in daytime because it’s more cosmetically elegant.” Check out these other skin care tips dermatologists use.
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Ceramides are a type of lipid, which are the molecules that appear naturally in your skin to help hold in water. Using them as a moisturizer ingredient can make that water retention more active, helped along by their fatty acids. “We call it waxy because it fills in the cracks between cells and the surface, but it won’t necessarily feel waxy,” says Dr. West. This emollient is particularly helpful for people with eczema or very dry skin, she says.
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As a humectant, glycerin attracts water into skin cells, helping your skin bring in more moisture. “You’re getting something that fundamentally attracts water to the skin rather than keeping it from getting lost,” says Dr. Hirsch. Humectants like glycerin are ideal moisturizers if your skin is dry from traveling. Try out these morning habits of people with great skin.
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Another humectant, hyaluronic acid attracts moisture from the inner layer of skin cells, but it also attracts moisture from the air if it’s humid enough, says Dr. West. Because it can evaporate, it’s good to pair with an occlusive like dimethicone to help seal in the moisture, says Dr. Hirsch. “Get a product like hyaluronic acid to absorb the water and then something to help retain the water for a double boost,” she says. “It’s a wonderful trick when it gets very dry with the season change.”
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Some people avoid propylene glycol because it isn’t natural, though there’s no evidence showing it will cause any harm. “It’s like how some people would rather buy something at Whole Foods than CVS because it’s natural, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better for you,” says Dr. West. Seek out another humectant like hyaluronic acid if you try to avoid synthetic products, though propylene glycol is FDA-approved and shouldn’t cause a reaction unless you happen to be allergic. This is the worst skin care advice dermatologists have ever heard.
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Urea is a humectant that’s also somewhat exfoliating, but that extra function might not be as good as it sounds. “In general, we don’t lack exfoliation—it’s just a common myth that’s out there,” says Dr. Hirsch. “The truth is most people could stop exfoliating, and no harm, no foul.” You already scrub off some of those dead cells just by washing your face, and over-exfoliating could leave your skin raw. If you have particularly oily skin, though, you might want to a moisturizer with urea in your regimen, says Dr. Hirsch.
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Lactic acid and urea both tend to be found in moisturizers marketed for people with extra dry skin because they help improve the skin’s ability to hold water. “They’re good for people who need a molecule to help break down the skin barrier,” says Dr. West. Click here to find out the best skincare routine for dry skin.
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Name Pleasantville
Type: Motor merchant
Tonnage 4,549 tons
Completed 1929 - Burmeister & Wain´s Maskin & Skibsbyggeri A/S, Copenhagen
Owner A.F. Klaveness & Co A/S, Oslo
Homeport Oslo
Date of attack 8 Jun 1942 Nationality: Norwegian
Fate Sunk by U-135 (Friedrich-Hermann Praetorius)
Position 34° 12'N, 68° 00'W - Grid DC 3244
Complement 47 (2 dead and 45 survivors).
Route New York (3 Jun) - Capetown - Alexandria
Cargo 3000 tons of phosphate and war material, including cars, trucks, aircraft and two locomotives as deck cargo
History Completed in December 1929
Notes on event
At 03.16 hours on 8 June 1942 the unescorted Pleasantville (Master Johan Wildhagen) was hit on the port side underneath the forward mast by one G7e torpedo from U-135 while steaming on a zigzag course at 9 knots about 200 miles northwest of Bermuda. The ship had left New York in a coastal convoy which was dispersed off Chesapeake Bay. Shortly after the crew and ten passengers (US Army engineers on transfer to North Africa) abandoned ship in three lifeboats, the ship was struck on the port side in the engine room by a coup de grâce at 03.46 hours and sank by the bow after 34 minutes. The third officer and one crew member were lost. The U-boat surfaced, questioned the men in two lifeboats and offered help, but it was declined by the first officer of the merchant, who had also ordered the passengers to throw their dogtags and other items that identified them as soldiers into the water before the U-boat approached.
Eight crew members and two passengers in one lifeboat were picked up in the afternoon on the next day by Chickasaw City in 34°36N/69°55W and landed in Port of Spain on 18 June. The 35 survivors in the remaining two boats were picked up on 11 June by Paderewski and landed at Trinidad.
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In the news: 2 December
Sally Hunt writes in THE on casualisation and HE's 'dirty little secret'
Sally Hunt this week called on universities to do more to combat casual contracts in higher education in the face of ever rising pay increase for vice-chancellors, describing institutions response and lack of self-awareness on the issue as 'damaging to the sector'. Writing in Times Higher Education, Sally criticised the employer body UCEA for 'quibbling over statistics' rather than taking action to address insecure contracts.
Calling on more to be done by universities to combat the sector's dirty little secret following recent coverage in the Guardian, she went on to say that, 'Great teachers need proper support and students deserve to be taught by people who have time to focus on delivering high quality teaching and are not travelling between multiple jobs on different campuses.'
UCU responds to Ofsted FE report
Responding to the Ofsted annual report for further education and skills, published on Thursday, Sally Hunt said the report was right to question the effectiveness of area reviews and GCSE resits for English and maths.
Speaking to TES, Sally said; 'Further education colleges continue to provide a great education to students across the country. The report is right to question the scope and effectiveness of area reviews in improving local education for students. We understand that some recommendations are already being rejected, which suggests the exercise has been a significant waste of time and resources in some areas.'
On English and maths resits, Sally added: 'Colleges cater for many of the students who struggle most in these subjects, and repeated resits can be extremely demotivating for students. The government should heed these concerns and consider alternatives this unhelpful policy.'
Manchester Met decision to consult on closure of Crewe campus condemned as short sighted
UCU this week condemned the decision by Manchester Metropolitan University to consult on withdrawal from its Crewe campus as 'short sighted'.
UCU regional official Martyn Moss described the high level of uncertainty the decision had created for staff and students, telling the BBC that 'instead of considering withdrawal from the campus, the university should invest to strengthen its innovative educational offering.'
The Manchester Evening News cited a 1500-strong petition which calls on the university to 'commit to a sustainable future for higher education provision in Crewe'.
A Brexit deal for higher education?
Cambridge Professor of EU and employment law, Catherine Barnard, wrote in City AM outlining why universities would benefit from a bespoke deal in Brexit negotiations. Describing the close relationship of the sector with Europe, she outlined how a deal might include free movement for academic researchers and greater flexibility for migration of EU students.
Echoing Sally Hunt's recent call for the Prime Minister to 'show some humanity' and let EU staff and students stay, Bernard notes the importance of clarity on freedom of movement and tuition fee levels for EU citizens, saying: 'The risk that they might be reclassified as overseas students will deter applications from Eastern Europeans, for whom a doubling of fees may take up the family's annual income. Reports of a 41 per cent rise in race and religious hate crimes since the vote hasn't improved the UK's image.'
Lack of transparency on teacher training reforms
A change in how teacher training places are allocated is causing confusion at universities, according to a piece on education blog WonkHE this week.
Building on concerns raised by UCU over the government's planned reforms to teacher training, Stephanie Harris of Bath Spa University said that reforms needed extensive consultation and any quality assessments must be transparent. She questioned the government's approach of awarding multi-year allocations to some universities, saying: 'The lack of clarity has led to questions about whether government choices were based on perceptions of prestige rather than objective judgements of quality.'
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Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer—How?
November 10, 2015 By: Christen Rune Stensvold
What's the outlook for the development of biomarkers?
World Pancreatic Cancer Day is being held on November 13. It is estimated that 367,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer will be diagnosed worldwide in 2015 and the dismal survival rate means that only 2–10% of patients will be alive 5 years after diagnosis.
Globally, pancreatic cancer is the seventh most common cause of cancer-related death, and while death rates for many cancers are dropping, the death rate for pancreatic cancer is rising in Europe and the United States.1
The mortality of pancreatic cancer may, at least in part, be explained by the fact that early diagnosis is challenging. However, advances in the development of various biomarkers appear to hold promise for future screening of high-risk individuals, which—according to Cancer Research UK—includes patients with hereditary pancreatitis, a high incidence of pancreatic cancer in their family or a family history of at least one person with pancreatic cancer plus a linked cancer syndrome (e.g. a BRCA2 mutation).2
It has been reported that levels of serum cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) are elevated in approximately 80% of patients with pancreatic cancer,3 and CA19-9 has been useful for therapeutic monitoring and early detection of recurrent disease after treatment in patients with known pancreatic cancer.4 However, CA19-9 is not a specific biomarker for pancreatic cancer. Moreover, patients who are negative for Lewis antigen a or b (approximately 10% of patients with pancreatic cancer) are unable to synthesize CA19-9. Although measurement of serum CA 19-9 levels is useful in patients with known pancreatic cancer, the use of this biomarker as a screening tool has yielded disappointing results.4
In addition to genetic alterations, dysregulation of specific epigenetic mechanisms is critical to tumour development. Comparing patients who have pancreatic cancer with healthy individuals and patients with chronic pancreatitis, Schultz et al. described differences in microRNA expression in whole blood with a view to identifying microRNA panels (classifiers) for diagnosing pancreatic cancer.3 microRNAs—non-coding 17–25-nucleotide-long RNAs that regulate gene expression—play important roles in tumour development and metastasis, and several have been described as specific to pancreatic cancer. Schultz and colleagues validated microRNA panels against CA19-9 sero-status and disease, and identified two panels for diagnosing pancreatic cancer using combinations of four and ten microRNAs in whole blood, respectively. The investigators call for further studies that could validate the use of these biomarkers as a screening tool for early-stage pancreatic cancer detection. More on the role of microRNAs in pancreatic tumour growth and progression can be found in a paper by Frampton and colleagues that was published in The Lancet in February 2015.5
Even more recently, in an article in Nature, Melo and colleagues6 suggested the use of a proteoglycan molecule (glypican-1 [GPC1]) anchored in the membrane of extracellular vesicles—exosomes—circulating in the bloodstream as a cancer biomarker. In particular, the team claimed that detection of GPC1+ exosomes in the blood could distinguish patients with early-stage and late-stage pancreatic cancer from patients with benign pancreatic disease and healthy individuals. The assay appeared more reliable than that based on CA19-9 detection. Compared with healthy donors, serum CA19-9 levels were increased in patients with cancer, but CA19-9 levels were also significantly increased in the serum of patients with benign pancreatic disease. Moreover, CA19-9 levels failed to distinguish patients with pancreatic cancer precursor lesions from healthy donors. An expanded interpretation of this important study, including a discussion of semantic issues, can be found in an accompanying News & Views article by Clotilde Théry.7
Apart from microRNAs, epigenetic features such as DNA methylation, satellite repeats and histone modifications might serve as biomarkers for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.8 Reviewing genes aberrantly methylated in pancreatic cancer, Henriksen and her team concluded that investigations into hypermethylated markers in cell-free DNA in plasma or serum are still limited by the availability of only a handful of small studies, which lack well-defined control groups, and that no single gene has been identified as a diagnostic marker.9
To read more about the many challenges related to identifying biomarkers for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, I recommend looking up a review by Jenkinson and colleagues.10 There are also a couple of interesting sessions from the recently concluded UEG Week 2015 in Barcelona that I’d like to highlight—all are available online. To learn more about ‘liquid biopsies’, including cell-free DNA, exosomes, and circulating tumour cells, you could look up the talk delivered by Aldo Scarpa, “Molecular diagnostics: From tissue biomarkers to liquid biopsies, single genes and panels”, which was part of the session “Pancreatic cancer: Where are we and what is the future?”11 There’s also an update session on therapy, including talks on chemotherapy, surgical resection, preoperative and palliative treatment, and neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment.12 Finally, I would like to direct your attention to a talk that was given by Jean-Luc van Laethem, entitled “Pancreatic cancer in annual review”.13
Challenges aside, sensitive and specific biomarkers of early pancreatic cancer that can be obtained non-invasively appear critical to reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with pancreatic cancer. As we mark the 2015 World Pancreatic Cancer Day, we should set our hopes on it not being too long until one or more biomarkers prove valid for use in screening.
http://www.worldpancreaticcancerday.org/about/
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/pancreatic-cancer/risk-factors#heading-Eightteen
Schultz NA, Dehlendorff C, Jensen BV, et al. MicroRNA biomarkers in whole blood for detection of pancreatic cancer. JAMA 2015; 311: 392–404.
Hidalgo M. Pancreatic cancer. N Eng J Med 2010; 362: 1605–1617.
Frampton AE, Castellano L, Colombo T. Integrated molecular analysis to investigate the role of microRNAs in pancreatic tumour growth and progression. Lancet 2015; 385 Suppl 1: S37.
Melo SA, Luecke LB, Kahlert C, et al. Glypican-1 identifies cancer exosomes and detects early pancreatic cancer. Nature 2015; 523: 177–182.
Théry C. Cancer: Diagnosis by extracellular vesicles. Nature 2015; 523: 161–162.
Fukushige S, Horii A. Road to early detection of pancreatic cancer: Attempts to utilize epigenetic biomarkers. Cancer Lett 2014; 342: 231–237.
Henriksen SD, Madsen PH, Krarup H, et al. DNA hypermethylation as a blood-based marker for pancreatic cancer: A literature review. Pancreas 2015; 44: 1036–1045.
Jenkinson C, Earl J, Ghaneh P, et al. Biomarkers for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2015; 9: 309—315.
Pancreatic cancer: Where are we and what is the future? Session at UEG Week 2015.
Therapy update: Pancreatic cancer Session at UEG Week 2015.
Pancreatic cancer in annual review Presentation by Jean-Luc van Laetham in the Pancreas: What’s new in 2015? Session at UEG Week 2015.
Dr Christen Rune Stensvold is a Senior Scientist and Public Health Microbiologist with specialty in parasitology. He has a Bachelor degree in Medical Sciences, an MSc in Parasitology, and a PhD in Health Sciences. He has been based at Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, since 2004. Since 2006, he has authored/co-authored more than 80 articles in international, peer-reviewed scientific journals. In 2013, he was awarded the Fritz Kauffmann Prize for his contribution to clinical microbiology in Denmark. For many years, he has been pursuing the role of common intestinal micro-eukaryotes in human health and disease. Follow Rune on Twitter @Eukaryotes.
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Strong growth in UK commercial sales in 2017 may not be repeated in 2018
Home News Strong growth in UK commercial sales in 2017 may not be repeated in 2018
January 2, 2018 by Marijana
Marijana January 2, 2018 No Comments
Commercial transaction volumes in the UK are expected to reach around £50 billion for 2017 as a whole, some 15% more than sales recorded in 2016 despite Brexit and political uncertainty.
Such a strong performance in the face of continued political upheaval and economic uncertainty demonstrates that there is a long term investor commitment and confidence in the UK real estate market, according to the latest analysis from real estate services firm JLL.
The report says this is especially true of international investors, which account for around half the total volumes across the country, and 80% or more of those in London.
Indeed, investment into London’s office property has surged this year reaching £12.5 billion by the end of the third quarter, the strongest first nine months on record and 44% up on 2016.
According to Neil Prime, head of Central London Markets at JLL, while the weak pound has helped international investors get a better deal for their money, their investment criteria remains stringent; a global gateway city with strong fundamentals and that hasn’t changed.
‘Amid all the Brexit noise, negative political sentiment and pessimistic forecasts, there is some uncertainty but central London office market fundamentals remain sound in terms of supply. We are seeing new sources of occupier demand from life sciences and sustained activity from the technology, media and telecoms sector which will offset financial sector weakness,’ he explained.
The research shows that interest in prime London assets has been particularly strong from Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors. In 2017 nearly £1 of every £2 invested in London offices was from Hong Kong. Food conglomerate Lee Kum Kee paid £1.3 billion for the Walkie Talkie building while Hong Kong-listed CC Land’s signed a £1.15 billion deal for the Leadenhall Building.
According to Alistair Meadows, head of Capital Markets in the UK, interest from Hong Kong is unlikely to change substantially in the short term. ‘The capital coming in from Hong Kong is a combination of private family money that is seeking to diversify and invest outside the territory, and mainland Chinese money that has been channelled through Hong Kong,’ he said.
‘While some capital controls have been introduced that will likely moderate the flow of capital from mainland China, suggesting volumes may be lower going forwards, we believe this trend is set to continue,’ he added.
German investors have also been active in the London market with Deutsche Asset Management, Union Investment and Deka Immobilien making significant acquisitions while Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund such as GIC, and Canadian pension funds such as CPPIB have all added to their UK holdings.
While traditional assets continue to hold their appeal, many investors are increasingly turning their attention to alternatives, a rapidly growing sector in the UK which is forecast to make up 30% of the commercial market for 2017.
‘We’re seeing both domestic and international investors looking at sectors such as retirement living, healthcare, student housing and build-to-rent as areas of investment opportunity that offer value, and prospectively sustainable and resilient income streams,’ Meadows explained.
But he warned that with Brexit very much an unfolding event, 2018 could bring many unanswered questions. ‘Political uncertainty remains the biggest threat. and there are some big question marks over how the Brexit negotiations will unfold, especially in relation to migration and skilled labour, which have a major impact on the UK’s construction and service industries,’ he pointed out.
Despite more multinationals firming up plans for post-Brexit operations, the London office market remains resilient. ‘While there is continuing uncertainty about the flow of financial services jobs out of London, the extreme downside risk to Brexit related jobs is, we believe, overstated,’ said Prime.
‘In the current environment, the market looks stable and while unlikely to deliver widespread growth, an increase in office rents is forecast to return from 2019. Office occupiers will seek flexibility, employees will seek the best places and location and asset choice selection will be key to investor performance,’ he added.
And to sum up Meadows said that while investment volumes in 2018 may not match their 2017 growth of 15% or more, international investors are keeping a very close eye on the market. ‘The fact that long term institutional global capital has continued to invest in the UK this year despite the uncertainty bodes well for the future,’ Meadows concluded.
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Rail Story at Ingrow West Yorkshire
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Rail Story, Ingrow West Station, South Street, Ingrow, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 5AX
MONTHS OPEN
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
AGE GROUPS SERVED
PreSchool, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
Rail Story at Ingrow is a great place to explore themes like science, history and literature in a unique and historic industrial setting.
Listed under: Art and Design | Engineering | History | Science | Day Trip Destinations | Film Making | Heritage Railways | Historical Heritage | Museums | STEM
What we offer on a school trip
Rail Story is a partnership between a heritage railway line and two museums – Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Bahamas Loco Society and the Vintage Carriages Trust. Our site is based at Ingrow West station and includes the Engine Shed and Carriage Works museums telling the story of rail travel from its inception to now. Our learning programme for Early Years to Key Stage 3 offers workshops and experiences in a historic setting. Choose to explore history, literature, science, engineering, film production, art, numeracy or a murder mystery. Alternatively, contact us to discuss a bespoke workshop or a self-guided visit.
What makes us a great choice for education?
Two great museums with parking for large vehicles
Our Learning Coach classroom and exhibition space is a former 1924 passenger carriage
Eat your packed lunches in a compartment carriage or in the railway garden
Participate in workshops linked to many areas of the curriculum
Travel to stations along our line – Oakworth is the setting for the Railway Children film.
What is typically included on our school trips?
Choose a workshop summarised below or get more details from http://www.railstory.co.uk/learning, which also gives information about the Rail Story site. Next, decide if you want to add a rail journey to your day.
Workshops include
Teddy Bears to the Rescue (EYFS/KS1): Bring your teddies and join us for a day of storytelling, picnic and craft activities.
Seaside Holidays (KS1): Play Victorian games and investigate our carriages which carried holidaymakers to the seaside.
Art, Nature & the Railway (KS1&2): Go on a journey along the railway where industry and nature meet. Use a variety of materials to create your own masterpiece.
Don’t Miss the Train (KS2): Take charge of the tracks and use a timetable to plan a day out on the railway.
Changes of State (KS2): Put on your white coat and goggles and have a go at a hands-on investigation into the scientific changes of state that fueled the railway industry.
Railway Children (KS2): Visit our station at Oakworth to try on costumes and make your own tickets. Explore the locations and see the engines and carriages associated with the film in our museums.
World War II (KS2): Workshops include visiting our wartime shop, making a gas mask to carry with your evacuee suitcase and using images to discover more about British intelligence tactics.
Railways & Transport through the Industrial Revolution (KS2): Find out how the industrial revolution changed our leisure time, the way we travelled and the food we ate.
Lights, Camera, Action! (KS2&3): Join us to create your own documentary film. We provide the settings and props, you provide the creativity and imagination.
Murder on the Rails (KS2&3): Use your investigative skills in order to solve a murder most horrid. Work in groups to search for clues and evidence to discover who murdered Lord Worth.
Building Bridges (KS2&3): It’s a race against the clock as students work in teams to budget for and build a railway bridge from various materials.
Group Sizes Catered For
Classes with up to 35 children or 70 children (ask for details). No limit on adults.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Visitors are free to photograph everything at Rail Story.
Risk Assessment Details
Education Officer Information
Matt Arnold - learning@ingrowloco.com - 07825 632123
Workshops are either £120 or £180+VAT depending on the number of facilitators used. Adults are free. Rail journeys receive a group discount and range from a short return costing £2 for children and £3.80 for adults to £5/£10 for a full line return. Self-guided museum visits cost £2 each for children.
Clothing Requirements
Warm clothing is recommended as our museums can be cold. Good footwear is recommended as the site is mainly cobbles and flagstones (which can be slippery when wet).
Some museum staff are first aid qualified. We recommend that groups bring suitably qualified personnel and first aid equipment.
Two shops (items can be pre-ordered)
Compartment carriage and outdoor space to each packed lunches
Baby changing area
On-site parking for cars and coaches
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
Both museums are accessible. The Engine Shed has a lift to the second floor and the Carriage Works has a stair lift to gain access to view the carriages at ‘platform’ level. There are wheelchair accessible toilets on site. We have a wheelchair available to use and there is also a wheelchair accessible picnic table. There is a dropped curb outside the station which allows access to the platform and Learning Coach or a ramp can be made available if accessing from inside our site. Due to the historic nature of our space, the yard is predominantly cobbled. Vehicles can drop off visitors outside the platform (by arrangement) and both museums.
Opening Hours & Information
We are open every day bar Christmas Day between 11 and 4. Learning visits can begin at 10 or earlier by arrangement.
Address: South Street, Ingrow, Keighley
Postcode: BD21 5AX
Telephone Number: 01535 690739/680425 (museums)
Website Address: http://www.railstory.co.uk/
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Code for unplanned encounters in air wanted by Asean: Ng Eng Hen
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen. TNP PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN
Asean wants set of protocols to manage unexpected air encounters in S. China Sea
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Asean countries hope to reach an agreement with their partners on a code by October this year to manage unexpected encounters in the air, a move Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said will help manage incidents in the South China Sea.
This code for unplanned encounters will reduce the risk of miscalculation and mishaps, and provide measures for de-escalation should they occur, said Dr Ng.
Speaking to reporters a day after the Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Retreat, which he chaired, Dr Ng noted that one key item discussed was developing a set of protocols to manage unexpected encounters, even as Asean member states and China begin negotiations on a separate binding code of conduct to manage tensions in the disputed waters.
Four Asean members - Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam - and China have overlapping claims in the South China Sea, where military installations have been built in recent years.
There already exists a Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea, which was adopted by ADMM-Plus countries last year, but a similar set of protocols for aircraft is just as important, said Dr Ng.
Asean defence ministers were unanimous in wanting to work towards such a code for such encounters in the air, he said, but added that it would be challenging to get all 18 ADMM-Plus countries to agree on it by the formal ADMM and ADMM-Plus meetings in October.
Asked if the ministers discussed Chinese activity in the South China Sea, where it has built islands and military bases, Dr Ng said they discussed "confidence-building measures", and noted that all claimants carried out such activity in the area to various extents.
He said also that Singapore was not a claimant state and "really does not want to get involved in what belongs to whom, because it is not our place to say".
After their retreat on Tuesday, Asean defence ministers met Chinese Minister of National Defence Chang Wanquan, who is in Singapore for an introductory visit.
The ministers said China is key to stability and progress in the Asia-Pacific region, Dr Ng said.
They also agreed to conduct the first Asean-China maritime exercise by the end of this year.
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Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster?
For the discussion of Toho DVDs, Blu-Rays, CDs, streaming services, VHS, and other formats where Toho films and soundtracks can be found.
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Postby Pkmatrix » Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:29 am
As a kid in the '90s, I got ahold of two copies of Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.
One was either the 1988 New World release or 1992 Starmaker release of the International version, the other was the somewhat later Goodtimes release of Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster. The main difference I remember between the two was that Cosmic Monster was missing the opening with Anguirus in Siberia, although I think there were other things missing from Cosmic Monster too.
My question: is Cosmic Monster the US theatrical cut of GvMG'74? I don't have a VCR at the moment so I can't check (yes, I still have this VHS), but does anyone remember if the Cosmic Monster cut uses the International dub or does it use another one? Was there any difference between "Cosmic Monster" and "Bionic Monster", aside from the title?
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Re: Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster?
Postby Stump Feet » Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:52 am
I swear on one of the releaeses, MechaGodzilla’s metal shavings blowing out to sea at the end was cut.
*Looks at GKOTM’s box office numbers*
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Postby Terasawa » Mon Aug 12, 2019 12:24 pm
Pkmatrix wrote: As a kid in the '90s, I got ahold of two copies of Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.
It was first released as Godzilla vs. the Bionic Monster but that was pulled after a few months because of a lawsuit from Universal. Cinema Shares and Downtown Distribution would then re-release it a little while later as "Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster." As far as I can tell, the former has never been issued on video anywhere so without having seen it (the only way would be from an increasingly rare 35mm print) it's hard to tell if Cinema Shares made any further changes when re-titling the film. (I suspect they probably didn't.) Both versions definitely used Toho's international dub though. Supposedly "Bionic Monster's" title was more elaborate and similar to the Toho international version, but when they had to pull the film and edit a new title in for release, they kind of cheaped out and inserted this:
16mm prints shown on TV had the artwork cropped out.
GvCM has a lot of trimmed footage ala the release of Megalon from the same company. It runs about 80 minutes while the Japanese version runs 84. The biggest chunk of deleted footage is the opening credits. Most of the remaining cuts involve violence and bloodshed in the battles with the aliens; the monster footage is uncensored. The epilogue is also cut so after King Seeser's resting place is resealed the film jumps to the end title.
The version you had, the GoodTimes tape, is interesting because it's further edited for some reason. The movie's really cut to ribbons on the tape but it is still based on the already edited Cinema Shares version. I think that's the only video release that is so heavily edited.
In 1994, the Sci-Fi Channel introduced three Godzilla movies into its movie rotation: Godzilla vs. Megalon (the edited Cinema Shares version we all grew up with), Godzilla on Monster Island (the edited Cinema Shares version of "Gigan"), and Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster. The latter was the international version of the film, identical to the transfer we first saw in 1988 from New World, except it had a new "Cosmic Monster" title card created to resemble the international one.
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Postby Stump Feet » Mon Aug 12, 2019 12:29 pm
Ah, so Mechagodzilla blowing out to sea WAS cut, I thought so.
Stump Feet wrote: Ah, so Mechagodzilla blowing out to sea WAS cut, I thought so.
It was still there, unless your local station cut it to fit in some more commercials. That shot occurs before the Seeser shot.
Postby Pkmatrix » Mon Aug 12, 2019 12:34 pm
Terasawa wrote: It was first released as Godzilla vs. the Bionic Monster but that was pulled after a few months because of a lawsuit from Universal. Cinema Shares and Downtown Distribution would then re-release it a little while later as "Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster." As far as I can tell, the former has never been issued on video anywhere so without having seen it (the only way would be from an increasingly rare 35mm print) it's hard to tell if Cinema Shares made any further changes when re-titling the film. (I suspect they probably didn't.) Both versions definitely used Toho's international dub though. Supposedly "Bionic Monster's" title was more elaborate and similar to the Toho international version, but when they had to pull the film and edit a new title in for release, they kind of cheaped out and inserted this:
Ah, okay! Thanks, that's really neat - I'm fascinated by this sort of thing.
I was asking because with all of the fan reconstructions being done in the last few years, I don't think I've seen anyone discuss doing one for Bionic Monster/Cosmic Monster. I was aware that it was titled "Bionic Monster" and changed to "Cosmic Monster" at some point, but I had no idea the Goodtimes release was a different cut than the original US Theatrical cut release.
So, in the interest of preservation, there probably needs to be at least two made: one reconstructing the original Godzilla vs. the Bionic Monster US theatrical cut, and one reconstructing the Goodtimes VHS cut of Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster. (And I suppose one extra for the theatrical Cosmic Monster, though it sounds like the only change would be an alternate title card?) The distributor having used the International dub for this should, in theory, make this somewhat easier to do than a lot of other reconstructions if anybody is interested, since we're getting a nice High Definition release of it on the Criterion set.
Huh, that must have been it or something because I don’t recall seeing that scene until I saw Terror at the drive-ins.
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Postby o.supreme » Tue Aug 13, 2019 7:19 am
Something I never noticed, but on at least two of the VHS releases, on the box, they omit the article *The* and just call it Godzilla vs Cosmic Monster. It sounds hilarious in a Russian accent.
To all you dub preservationists, my friends, you have my eternal thanks . Never stop what you do, you are amazing!
Postby mikelcho » Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:40 am
So Godzilla and Anguirus were in Siberia at the beginning of this film? I always thought that they were on Monster Island. Probably Monster Island was where Godzilla went when he allowed himself to be struck by lightning during the electrical storm.
Postby Pkmatrix » Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:44 am
I...you know what, it's been so long I don't remember where I heard that was Siberia? Considering it's snowing during the scene, I don't think I could be Monster Island...
Postby o.supreme » Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:44 pm
Question: Does it snow in Okinawa? I just figured tracking down MG would not keep him far away.
Postby Pkmatrix » Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:49 pm
o.supreme wrote: Question: Does it snow in Okinawa? I just figured tracking down MG would not keep him far away.
Okinawa is around the same latitude as Miami, Florida so...probably not?
Postby Terasawa » Tue Aug 13, 2019 1:29 pm
When he was a guest at G-Fest around 15 years ago, I think Teruyoshi Nakano said the opening scene was supposed to occur somewhere in Siberia but I can't find any confirmation of that online.
Postby Pkmatrix » Tue Aug 13, 2019 1:37 pm
Terasawa wrote: When he was a guest at G-Fest around 15 years ago, I think Teruyoshi Nakano said the opening scene was supposed to occur somewhere in Siberia but I can't find any confirmation of that online.
Hm...if that's the case, maybe I read about it in an issue of G-Fan. I remember they ran a big interview with Nakano in an issue at least once...
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Postby Great Hierophant » Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:07 am
Pkmatrix wrote:
There is an existing reconstruction of the theatrical Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster. The trouble with reconstructing Godzilla vs. the Bionic Monster is that I do not believe there is any footage available showing what the Bionic Monster title looked like.
Postby Pkmatrix » Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:41 am
Great Hierophant wrote: There is an existing reconstruction of the theatrical Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster. The trouble with reconstructing Godzilla vs. the Bionic Monster is that I do not believe there is any footage available showing what the Bionic Monster title looked like.
Oh, is there? I hadn't seen it yet.
While that's true, there's still the commercials with the Bionic Monster logo and at least some people who saw it in theaters before it was pulled, right? It may be possible to cobble something together between those, shouldn't there? It may not be a 100% accurate reconstruction, but it'd be something.
Postby Terasawa » Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:26 am
Pkmatrix wrote: While that's true, there's still the commercials with the Bionic Monster logo and at least some people who saw it in theaters before it was pulled, right? It may be possible to cobble something together between those, shouldn't there? It may not be a 100% accurate reconstruction, but it'd be something.
What I've heard from people who've seen "Bionic Monster" was that the title design and title sequence were similar to the export version, complete with the flashing "GODZILLA" text. The logo used in trailers and print media is pretty different from that.
Postby G2000 » Fri Sep 13, 2019 2:22 pm
Fun fact, Okinawa had it’s first recorded snowfall in January 2016
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Thousands of landowners on Trans Mountain pipeline route have yet to grant access
Such access is one of many hurdles that continue to delay construction of the expansion
Barbara Gard on her land which runs along the Trans Mountain pipeline and is where construction will take place for the expansion taking away grazing land for her goats and other livestock in Abbotsford, on Tuesday, September, 10, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Barbara Gard calls her three-hectare property, nestled below the forested peak of Sumas Mountain, a “miniature Stanley Park.” Its lush trees and flowing creek reminded her of Vancouver’s majestic park, and she immediately knew she wanted to call it home.
But she said her peaceful retreat in Abbotsford now feels more like a nightmare. Gard is among thousands of landowners along the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion route who have not yet granted the Crown corporation access, and she said her dealings with the project’s owners over the years have shattered her mental health.
“It’s caused me emotional devastation,” said Gard, a 64-year-old school psychologist on medical leave from work. “They are killing me through stress and legal fees.”
Numerous hurdles remain before significant construction can begin on the massive project. Trans Mountain Corp. has not signed agreements with 33 per cent of landowners, no part of the detailed route has been approved, about half of the necessary permits are outstanding and it must meet dozens of conditions with the Canada Energy Regulator, formerly the National Energy Board.
Further, it faces resistance in southwest B.C., where landowners are digging in their heels, Indigenous groups are filing legal challenges and protesters are planning to ramp up activity.
The federal Liberal government bought the pipeline for $4.5 billion last year. The parliamentary budget officer has said that if the expansion is not complete by the end of 2021, it would be fair to conclude the government overpaid for the asset.
The government said the expanded pipeline will now be operational by mid-2022.
“If all goes according to the government’s plan and hopes, then that is a realistic timeline,” said David Wright, an assistant law professor with the University of Calgary. “But there’s the significant caveat that not a lot has gone as hoped or planned from the government’s perspective in the last couple years.”
There are more than 2,500 tracts of private, Crown or Indigenous land to which Trans Mountain must gain access to build the expansion. As of July, some 1,730 — or 67 per cent — of owners had signed agreements granting the corporation entry.
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Eighty-three per cent of landowners in Alberta and eastern B.C. have signed, but in the B.C. Interior and Fraser Valley, that number drops to 54 per cent. In the Lower Mainland, just 14 per cent of landowners have signed agreements.
The current Trans Mountain pipeline already runs through Gard’s property. Her frustration with the pipeline’s owners began in 2011, when she alleges workers sheared some 232 trees on her land, 80 of which they cut down entirely. The corporation denied any wrongdoing and the debate over the damage has dragged on for eight years, she said.
Gard said the corporation has not offered her fair compensation for the risk that the expansion poses to her property’s delicate ecosystem or has it explained how it will restore vegetation and protect wildlife. The process feels extremely unbalanced, where she’s facing off against the corporation’s trained negotiators and legal team, she added.
Robin Scory, another landowner in the Fraser Valley who has not yet signed an agreement, said that the pipeline’s owners have offered him “lowball” sums that are only a fraction of the property’s value. Streams on his land run directly into the Fraser River and the corporation has not explained how it would mitigate the impacts of a spill, he said.
“It’s a disaster waiting to happen. I’m not against the pipeline and I’m not a ‘pay me millions of dollars’ kind of guy, but it’s just so badly run,” Scory said.
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Trans Mountain said its key objective is to treat each landowner along the route fairly and it bases its compensation on a formula related to market value, but the landowner retains ownership. The corporation also strives to be a leader in emergency preparedness and has plans for quick response in the event of any spill, it said.
In cases where Trans Mountain can’t settle with a landowner, the Canadian Energy Regulator provides a process to address differences of opinion, it said, and the regulator may ultimately grant right of entry to allow the corporation to build the pipeline.
Before a court decision last August halted the project, a process was underway to confirm the detailed route of the expansion. After the project was approved a second time in June, the regulator said the corporation must redo that process.
It means none of the detailed route has been approved. Trans Mountain has begun notifying local communities of its proposed route and is waiting for statements of opposition from affected people over 30-day periods. The energy regulator then reviews the statements and decides — segment by segment — whether detailed route hearings will be held and when.
The lack of route approval is already having an impact. Trans Mountain noted in an Aug. 19 letter to the regulator that it must begin construction of the Burnaby Mountain tunnel portal immediately and earth works must occur prior to the start of the peak rainy season in November. The regulator responded that it could not start work because the route is not approved.
“It’s hard to see the (detailed route approval) happening before the rainy season that they’ve cited,” said Wright.
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Real pearl between the beautiful towns of Amalfi Coast, Positano has been called the “vertical city“. This definition was confirmed by the introduction of Positano in the ranking of the 8 most sloping cities in the world. The city faces the sea, in fact, climbing steeply to the rocky walls of Sant’Angelo a Tre Pizzi mount, between gardens, terraces and steps, in the green of the lemon trees and fragrant plants. Its winding streets seem almost collapsing in the blue waters under the city.
Due to its location perched on a hill facing the sea, Positano has been defined the Italian Montecarlo. But unlike the cities of the principality, what makes it unique Positano on the international scene, it’s the charming harmony of the sparkling sea colors, pastel houses, the colorful boutiques, the gardens in bloom and the sun shining for most of the year.
Thousands of tourists every year, especially in spring and summer, come from all over the world to admire the beauty of this small coastal city. The hospitality of the people, the lovely atmosphere, the smell of citrus and sea in the air, the breathtaking views, the sound of waves, make your stay unforgettable.
Fascinating as the islands of Santorini and Capri, known worldwide for their charm, Positano at the same time develops into a small charming village on a human scale and allows you to reach in a few minutes many wonderful coastal resorts (Ravello, Amalfi, Sorrent,…) by car, bus or for an exciting motorcycle tours on its winding roads.
Villa Fiorentino, thanks to its privileged location, allows you to enjoy the beauties that the “vertical city” of Positano offers to the eye. From the terraces of its apartments and suites it is in fact possible to comfortably enjoy the blueness of the sea, interrupted only by the heavenly archipelago of “Li Galli”, the populated beaches and exclusive bays, looking up the alleys and the streets become a picturesque maze, full of boutiques, tailors, artisans shops and art gallerie. Through the beautiful tiled dome of the medieval church of Santa Maria Assunta, we reach the top of the mountain overlooking the city between porches, loggias, gardens and citrus groves.
Positano, therefore, vertical city like Lisbon, Budapest, Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles, but with the typical flair of the southern Italian city, welcoming, hospitable, and rich in history and flavors.
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SANFL and Torrens: what this dynamic partnership means for our students
We’re excited to announce that the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and Torrens University Australia have joined forces to launch a unique three-year major partnership. And it’s particularly great news for current and future students enrolled in our sports management courses.
From supporting players of the future, to giving our own students incredible career opportunities, here are some of the key features of this exciting partnership…
The Torrens Uni Cup
We’ll be sponsoring the SANFL’s Under-16 and Under-18 competitions as the up-and-coming players compete for the new Torrens Uni Cup.
For many young players, it’s essential to be realistic and ensure that they are ready for the job market, beyond a life in footy. To fulfil this need, Torrens University will be offering SANFL players and staff 12 places on our Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) degree. This is great news for the game. “It ensures talent is developed for future leadership of football in SA”, said SANFL Chief Executive Officer Jake Parkinson.
In an interview with The Advertiser, young Norwood midfielder, Stefan Giro, can see how the partnership will help shape his future. “I’m excited by the opportunity to be able to apply for one of the free scholarship programs and further my education … This can only enhance my employability and career success outside of my football career,” he told the paper.
Enhanced employment outcomes
For our own students, the collaboration will mean work experience places will be available to those enrolled in our sports management courses.
SANFL CEO Jake Parkinson is thrilled to partner with Torrens University Australia to form this truly dynamic partnership. “We will welcome students from Torrens University within various SANFL business divisions to learn business operations and undertake a real SANFL project throughout the year,” he said.
We are also looking forward to hosting SANFL administrators for a series of guest lectures which will offer our students valuable and timely insights into the industry.
Torrens University Australia’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Justin Beilby added that “collaboration with industry leading organisations strategically aligned to our programs of study – locally, nationally and internationally – is a key principle of how we operate, and we are incredibly excited about the opportunities the partnership will deliver our sports management students.
“Through these innovative collaborations, we are able to offer students the type of real world experience which helps enhance graduate employability and career success, the core objective of everything we do.”
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Ecuador Sacha Lodge
Imagine yourself drifting down a narrow, winding creek surrounded on all sides by a lush, endless sea of tropical greenery, and all that separates you from the deep black Amazon waters is a canoe hand-carvedout of a single tree trunk. As you maneuver around a bend something unidentified crashes off into the underbrush, and you catch a glimpse of two magnificent, colorful macaws startled into flight. Suddenly, the forest erupts with a roar so loud that all you can imagine is some giant, fierce predator on the prowl. But as you turn to face your destiny, the menace is revealed as a family of furry red howler monkeys huddled together in a treetop. With a sigh of relief you continue onward, deeper into the unknown. This is one of the many sensations you may experience at Sacha Lodge provides comfortable accommodations, first-class meals and expert guides in order for you to fully enjoy the wonders of the tropical rainforest.
2020 Departure Dates & Cost
5 DAY Monday - Friday: $1,560 USD includes domestic air from Quito - Single supplement $ 455 USD
4 DAY Friday - Monday: $ 1,275 USD includes domestic air from Quito - Single supplement $ 325 USD
Prices are based on twin and include domestic airfare from Quito
Your journey to the Amazon basin begins with a 45 minute flight over the Andes mountains from Quito, Ecuador's capital, to the port town of Puerto Francisco de Orellana. Here a shaded motorized canoe awaits for a 50-mile, 2 hour trip down the Napo River, a tributary of the Amazon itself. Upon arrival to our 5,000-acre private reserve, you will take your first walk along a raised boardwalk through dense flooded palm forest where several species of monkeys are often sighted. The path leads to Pilchicocha Lake, where dugout canoes await to cross you over to the Lodge. After a welcome and orientation, you will be shown to your comfortable rooms, which provide electricity, private bathrooms with hot water showers, ceiling fans and balconies with hammocks overlooking the jungle. Later, there is usually time to talk a walk, swim, birdwatch or visit a small lookout with a scenic view of the lake and cabins before sunset.
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Sacha Lodge's guests will be divided into small groups, each of which will be led by a native guide with expert knowledge of the rainforest's medicinal and other useful plants, and a bilingual naturalist guide educated in the biology and ecology of the area. A typical day at Sacha begins at sunrise or earlier, in order to take advantage of the cool morning hours when the rainforest's animals are most active. Each group may decide on its own wake-up and breakfast time, as well as the difficulty and duration of their morning outings. In the afternoon, visits begin between 3:00 and 4:00 and often continue into the evening, when the nocturnal insect and frog chorus begins.
Activities are spread out over a wide area and allow visitors to explore several distinct but equally fascinating habitats. Several trails lead through pristine terra firme forest, where 150 foot kapok trees tower above and roots form huge buttresses to give trees support. Others follow strategically raised boardwalks in seasonally flooded forests, where walking on the ground would be nearly impossible during most of the year due to groundwater. One trail many choose to follow even leads across fallen tree trunks and a steel cable zip-line through rich swampland! A favorite activity of our guests is to paddle dugout canoes along tannin-rich black-water creeks and lakes, where luxuriant lianas, bromeliads and palm trees thrive. And wherever an outing may lead the possibilities of spotting animals, from the tiny pygmy marmoset to the feared ocelot or puma, are endless. For adventurous souls, the day does not necessarily end with dinner. Night walks and canoe trips, with the aid of flashlights, often reveal creatures seldom seen during daylight. Caimans (of the alligator family) and giant insects rule the jungle after sunset.
After breakfast we will walk back out to the Napo River for the trip to Puerto Francisco de Orellana, and the flight to Quito.
One of Sacha Lodge's highlights is our 135-foot (43-meter) observation tower. Situated on a hill and constructed around a giant kapok tree for stability, this tower allows guests to climb into and above the rainforest canopy for a magnificent view of the surrounding area. Be it shortly after sunrise or before sunset, from the tower's ample platform it is possible to observe toucans, parrots, and dozens of other colorful bird species in the treetops. With some luck, noisy howler monkeys, foraging squirrel monkeys or the gentle three-toed sloth may also be seen, especially with the aid of a powerful telescope provided by your guides. In recent years Sacha Lodge has become a favorite destination of both professional and amateur ornithologists. Over 500 species of birds have been registered in the area, and from the tower platformour bird specialist guides have on several occasions reported seeing over 80 species in a single morning! The tower may be reached on foot via a half-hour walk through terra firme forest, which is an easy way to get there at or before sunrise. However, no one can miss out on at least a one-way trip to or from the tower along Orchid Creek, Pilchicocha Lake's natural black water runoff to the Napo River. In a dugout canoe guests may follow this winding stream through untamed palm forest for about an hour, a trip that many choose to repeat.
A recent addition to Sacha's activities is our 940-foot (300-meter) long canopy walkway. At approximately 94 feet (30 meters) above the ground, imagine exploring the rainforest up in the treetops! This sturdy walkway is fixed to the ground with metal towers for stability, and offers an unbelievable opportunity to spot dozens of animals and epiphytes that are seldom seen from the ground.
Sacha Lodge is home of one of the largest butterfly farms in Ecuador. Designed as a live exhibition conservatory, the Butterfly House is now successfully breeding nearly 40 local butterfly species. Guests will be shown how these beautiful insects are bred and raised, and later be free to wander through "the flying room", where hundreds of colorful butterflies including spectacular blue morphs flutter from flower to flower.
Yasuni Parrot Lick
At a short distance from Sacha Lodge is Ecuador's most accessible parrot lick, an exposed clay bank where brightly colored parrots of several different species gather in the early morning. In ideal conditions (sunny and dry), the parrots will often perch on and eat the exposed clay. This acts as a sort of "antacid" for them: Parrots eat a variety of toxic and acid fruits, and the clay draws these toxins out of their bodies. On an ideal morning, hundreds of parrots can be seen gathering around this bank between 7am and 8am for a spectacular show of sound and color. The lick is located on the edge of Yasun National Park, which may be reached from Sacha by a one half-hour motorized canoe trip down the Napo River. Recently, the park service has set up blinds in order to watch the parrots from very close. If w
eather permits (the parrots won't be there in the rain!), and you would like to participate in this activity, the extra cost is only $3 per person (subject to change, and to be paid at the Lodge).
Please contact us for additional information.
"The grand finale jungle adventure on the Napo River and stay at Sacha Lodge on a private ecological reserve was also a once in a lifetime experience, from early morning hikes to evening dugout paddles, poisonous critters included! And, our awe-inspiring Machu Pichu trip portion went off without a hitch." Melva & Gordon Bradshaw
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A Canal Trail
State: OR
Astoria Riverwalk
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Brookwood Parkway Trail
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Highway 26 Bike Path
I-205 Multi-Use Path
I-5 Trail
I-84 Bike Path
John Dellenback Trail
Leo Adler Memorial Parkway
Logging Road Trail
Lombard Street Path
Marine Drive Trail
Midge Cramer Multi-Use Path
Minto-Brown Island Park Paved Path
OC&E Woods Line State Trail
Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel, Woodchips
Peninsula Crossing Trail
Periwinkle Creek Bike Path
Pine Nursery Park Trail
Riverfront Park Trail
Riverfront Trail at The Dalles
Rock Creek Trail (OR)
Rogue River Greenway
Rosa Parks Path
Roseburg Park Loop
Row River Trail
Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail System
Salem Parkway Bike Path
Seaside Promenade
Springwater Corridor
Sunrise Expressway Shared-Use Path
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The A Canal Trail offers a pleasant, paved route of just over 3 miles that connects the communities of Klamath Falls and Altamont in south-central Oregon. Traversing both urban and suburban settings,...
OR 3.4 mi Asphalt
The Astoria Riverwalk, also known as the Astoria River Trail, stretches along part of the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad, providing a lively, nonmotorized tour of the city's waterfront. Along the...
OR 6.4 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
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OR 22.7 mi Asphalt
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Brookwood Parkway Trail, in a northwestern suburb of Portland, skirts the Hillsboro airport and provides access to the Hillsboro Public Library and the sprawling campuses of a few large corporations....
COCC Shevlin Park Trail parallels Shevlin Park Road on a northwest course for nearly 2 miles. It brings trail-goers from northern Bend to Shevlin Park, which offers more than 600 acres of largely...
OR 1.6 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Campus Way Bike Path begins at the western end of Oregon State University’s campus in Corvallis. From the campus, the paved pathway takes you on a straight course west through picturesque...
OR 1.13 mi Asphalt
Cascade Highlands Trail runs just over 4 miles from Bend's west side towards Deschutes National Forest. It begins as a paved trail in a residential neighborhood and becomes a natural-surface pathway...
OR 4.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
The Central Ashland Bikepath is a paved trail that runs alongside the active Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad. It stretches from Tolman Creek Road to 6th Street, passing through Garfield Park and...
The Circle to Harrison Multi-Modal Path, as its name implies, links the bike lane on NW Harrison Boulevard with NW Circle Boulevard. The trail is a short scenic route in northwestern Corvallis, just...
OR 1 mi Asphalt
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The Columbia River Heritage Trail parallels the scenic waterway in the rural community of Boardman in northeastern Oregon. The trail's 3-mile off-road portion is described here, though trail-goers can...
The Corvallis-Philomath Multi-Modal Path provides an important link between the towns of Corvallis and Philomath, connecting neighborhoods, schools and several parks along the way. The scenic trail...
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The Dave Clark Trail is a riverfront walking and biking path in Albany, Oregon. The trail sits on the wooded bank of the Williamette River, an area that has traditionally been industrial, but is in...
Much of Redmond's Dry Canyon Trail runs through a gentle valley, which becomes a deep coulee as the trail traverses north. The flat, paved pathway is lined with groves of juniper trees and tall...
When complete, the Fanno Creek Greenway will be a 15-mile paved network of fully accessible urban trails, linking two counties and five cities: Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Durham, and southwest...
The Fern Ridge Path winds through western Eugene along Amazon Creek for most of its length. The western portion of the trail offers native prairie, wetlands and wildlife viewing, while the eastern...
The Gresham Fairview Trail is a north–south corridor that will one day link Portland's 40-Mile Loop Trail (Marine Drive section) with the Springwater Trail's section through Gresham. As of spring...
The Highway 26 Bike Path is a paved commuter route in west Portland that parallels its namesake roadway (also known as Sunset Highway). A small segment is located in a busy shopping area of the...
The I-205 Multi-Use Path spans 18.5 miles through five cities and 15 neighborhoods along Interstate 205 and the TriMet MAX Green Line light rail service. In addition, it joins with the 21.5-mile...
The I-5 Trail is available in two disconnected segments that are roughly equivalent in size with each being about 2 miles long. The northern segment begins in Roseburg’s busy shopping area along...
The I-84 Bike Path begins at the I-84 intersection with Fairview Parkway and continues west along the interstate for nearly 5 miles. A fence and concrete barrier separate trail-goers from traffic....
OR 4.9 mi Concrete
The John Dellenback Trail circles the sapphire blue Diamond Lake in south-central Oregon, only about 20 miles north of the state's more famous Crater Lake. The paved pathway connects the campgrounds...
The Leo Adler Memorial Parkway offers a paved route of nearly 3 miles through the residential neighborhoods of Baker City in eastern Oregon. The trail begins downtown and heads north along the...
The Logging Road Trail runs along the eastern outskirts of Canby, about 20 miles south of Portland. The road was once used by logging trucks, but is now closed to vehicular traffic. Views along the...
The Lombard Street Path stretches nearly 2 miles through an industrial area of northern Portland. At the southern end of Kelley Point Park, the path makes two important connections: It meets the...
Marine Drive Trail follows its namesake roadway along the south shore of the Columbia River. You'll often find you're just feet from the river and can enjoy lovely views of the water, boats and...
The Midge Cramer Multi-Use Path begins in the east at the Benton County Fairgrounds, the site of the county's popular fair and rodeo each summer, as well as other events throughout the year. The trail...
Minto-Brown Island Park offers a well-loved, natural oasis in western Salem. Spanning more than a thousand acres, the park offers both wooded and open areas for recreational enjoyment. A winding paved...
OR 11 mi Asphalt
One of the longest rail-trails in the country, the OC&E Woods Line State Trail stretches 109.9 miles through south-central Oregon. The route comprises two rail lines that once supported the region's...
OR 109.9 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel, Woodchips
As its name implies, the Peninsula Crossing Trail cuts through a peninsula between the Willamette and Columbia Rivers in northern Portland. The tree-lined trail traverses urban neighborhoods and...
Periwinkle Creek Bike Path (or alternatively, Periwinkle Path) is a recreational path winding through Albany, Oregon. The trail starts on Hill Street SE, just north of the Boys and Girls Club of...
The Pine Nursery Park Trail is a nearly 2 mile paved loop that meanders through a juniper forest and 158 acre community park. The trail offers vistas of the Three Sisters mountain peaks, Pilot Butte...
The Riverfront Park Trail provides a beautiful escape not far from the busy shopping, dining and entertainment district of downtown Corvallis. The trail winds through Riverfront Commemorative Park, a...
The Riverfront Trail at the Dalles is a scenic paved pathway along the Columbia River from the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center parking lot east to The Dalles Dam. There are a lot of interesting things...
OR 9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Rock Creek Trail provides an important commuting route and natural escape in one of Oregon's largest cities: Hillsboro, located in the "Silicon Forest," a high-tech corridor on Portland's western...
The Rogue River Greenway begins in the southwestern Oregon town of Rogue River. From the south end of town, the scenic, well-shaded trail heads southeast along the northern bank of the river for...
The nearly 2-mile Rosa Parks Path shares a corridor with Springfield's bus rapid transit system known as Emerald Express (EmX). The trail runs adjacent to the BRT lanes, which are limited to bus...
Surrounded by mountains and resting along the banks of the South Umpqua River, Roseburg is truly a beautiful city. Like a string of green beads on a necklace, a trail system forms a figure-eight loop...
The Row River Trail is part of the Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway. Small-town charm, a lake at the foot of the Cascades, and a mostly flat path escort you past Dorena Dam and historic covered bridges....
The Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail System (or Path System) is a collection of interconnected trails lining the Willamette River in Eugene. The trails run on both sides of the river, weaving through...
OR 19.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The bike path connects Oregon's capital Salem to the neighboring city of Keizer in the Williamette Valley. The trail starts along Salem Parkway on Cherry Avenue and heads north, connecting schools,...
As its name implies, the Seaside Promenade is a north-south route along the Pacific Ocean in the Oregon coastal community of Seaside. The Prom, as it's affectionately known, dates back to the 1920s...
The Springwater Corridor comprises the southeast segment of the 40-Mile Loop regional trail system encircling the greater Portland area. The origins of the Loop come from a 1904 proposal by visionary...
Located in the Portland suburb of Clackamas, this trail extends just over 1 mile. The paved pathway begins on SE Mather Road, in an industrial part of town, and heads southeast, paralleling the...
Terwilliger Trail offers a beautiful, paved route from southern Portland to Lake Oswego in two disconnected segments. Most of the trail corridor runs through Multnomah County; its southern tip lies in...
The paved Tetherow Trail winds for 3 miles in southwestern Bend towards the Willamette National Forest. It begins just west of the popular Skyline Sports Complex, parallels Metolious Drive, then loops...
Tilikum Crossing, also known as the Bridge of the People, spans 1,720 feet across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The bridge was designed primarily for the MAX Orange Line light rail, but...
The Trolley Trail follows the Portland Traction Company's Oregon City Line streetcar right-of-way, serving Portland’s metro area, that ran between Milwaukie and Gladstone from 1893 until...
The Eastbank Esplanade traces Portland's Willamette River from the Steel Bridge on the north end to SE Caruthers Street on the south end. The trail is named for former Portland mayor Vera Katz, who...
The Warrenton Waterfront Trail runs for nearly 5 miles through the small city of Warrenton, located near where the mighty Columbia River empties into the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Oregon. Portions...
The Waterfront Bike Path follows the Willamette River in downtown Portland from the Marquam Bridge north to the Steel Bridge. Although short, the trail offers scenic views of the city skyline and...
The developing Westside Trail in Portland's western suburbs will be a 25-mile paved, multi-use path between the Willamette River to the north and the Tualatin River to the south. Currently, 8 miles...
The Willamette River Trail is actually a collection of paved and natural-surfaced trails through Willamette Park and the Crystal Lake Sports Fields in Corvallis. As the name suggests, most of the...
OR 3.23 mi Asphalt, Dirt
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Wonderful ride through the West Eugene Wetlands. Links up with other well established sidewalks and paths to make a longer ride. I love dedicated trails like this, wish they existed in every city.
November, 2019 by allenbuckman
Quiet path from Medford to Ashland
September, 2019 by sara.devine
I needed to grab a 12 mile run on my vacation and was looking for a relatively flat route. This was it! I picked up the path at S. Stage Rd and ran to the end in Ashland. The path is well-maintained with any cracks or bumps marked with bright spray paint. The path passes several parks and parking areas with restrooms and water fountains. I think I passed a total of three point to point. The trail was well marked except for the final turn into the neighborhood in Ashland where it picks up a different trail to conclude.
This trail is smooth pavement with a very gentle grade. Beautiful views and country all along the way.
September, 2019 by nardclaar
Safe and gentle bike path
September, 2019 by cseaders
This paved path has great signage, as long as you know which parking lot you parked in. It would be really hard to get lost. Families and friendly people on the way. Cell service not great there, so plan ahead. 5 parking areas that I counted and some porta potties. I'll be back!
Five Star Hands Down
August, 2019 by mirandataylor354
An absolute stunning view along the mighty Columbia river. Great for the whole family including pets.
August, 2019 by odells
Anytime I come across a couple of goats going for a walk, I just know I’m on the right trail! So many friendly people and some serious athleticism going on there, too. The path might be short but has some inclines that seem to produce a bit of perspiration. I loved the trail and will be back again. Hopefully see those sweet goats again!
Fun ride!
Most everybody has a smile and a nice wish for the day! Well taken care of path that’s a joy to ride.
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Cascade Locks to dam.
July, 2019 by mrsduijoe
There is a long flight of stairs about 2.5 miles from Cascade Locks and the trail is pretty narrow for trikes. The portion from Hood River to Mosier is beautiful and one of my favorites.
July, 2019 by ellafan
This trail is well maintained and well marked. Definitely one of the better rail-trails in the Pacific Northwest and well worth the stop. Any kind of bike will work on this trail. One can only hope that it will be lengthened in the future.
Guidebook needs a better desciption of trail
Picked up the trail at the end in Klamath Falls in July. I rode a suspended mountain bike and my friend rode an off-rode trike. The paved section had many, many deep cracks about 25 feet apart. They were filled in with tar but the cracks were still noticeable. I mention this because if you have a bad back, you will feel this the next day. There were many residents using the trail and that was great to see.
When I read the guidebooks I was aware that the paved section stops at Oline. However, I had the impression that the trail width would remain unchanged. When we got to Olene the wide paved trail went to a narrow, single-track trail that was unpassable for a trike. We were disappointed that our venture was stopped so soon.
July, 2019 by dmitriy.pyasetskiy
Rode from Johnson Creek to Boring and back. Saw lots of wild rabbits and other friendly cyclists. Peaceful and very peaceful after passing Gresham on my way to Boring!
Nice Trail System
June, 2019 by scott.oplinger.5
I rode this trail a couple weeks ago. It is fine. When we lived in Eugene I rode it a lot. I’ve not explored the Springfield part (east of I-5). It can be a bit crowded, so is better suited for a mountain bike and not my LWB recumbent.
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Allegheny River Trail
Submitted by: dltiffany14.dt
Armstrong Trail
Pennsylvania - 35.5 miles
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Redbank Valley Rail Trail
Pennsylvania - 51 miles
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Sandy Creek Trail
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Clarion Highlands
Pennsylvania - 8.5 miles
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Rail 66 Country Trail
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Pennsylvania - 1.27 miles
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It’s hard to believe that the world’s first oil boom occurred along the path of what’s now the Oil Creek State Park Trail. The park’s forests, beaver...
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APPLE CAPITAL RECREATION LOOP TRAIL, Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail
RR bridge over the Wenatchee River
Submitted by: trailbear
Lat: 47.45730 Long: -121.33283
District of Columbia - 3743.9 miles
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Located in the Cascade foothills near the town of Gold Bar, the Wallace Falls Railway Trail (Railroad Grade) climbs 2.5 miles to meet a separate,...
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Redefining masculinity
How actual Koreans think about Kbeauty will surprise you
by David Yi |
What it’s like to have erectile dysfunction as a teen
Does No Shave November exclude an entire group?
On the ground floor level of the Korean luxury retailer known as Shinsegae – where Gucci, Dior, Prada, among other brands live – is … Lab Series.
(Photo by David Yi/Very Good Light)
I’m shopping at the high-end mall in Gangnam, one of the most affluent neighborhoods of Seoul, the same that’s now become synonymous with a certain tuxedoed rapper named Psy. For the entire month, I’ve been on the hunt to find beauty products that Koreans are obsessed with. It’s 8 p.m., the perfect time to shop in this city, one that never sleeps.
If you thought New York City was nocturnal, you haven’t been to Seoul. The city’s known for its many night markets, some which open at 10 p.m., and go into the wee hours of the morning. Neon city lights illuminate the street corners, creating an artificial sun, one that seems futuristic, if not from an upcoming episode of Black Mirror.
Gangnam is also known as “The Improvement Quarter,” where visitors from all over the world flock in hopes of enhancing their beauty. I was a little taken aback by how normal it is to walk around and find foreign women with their entire faces bandaged like mummies, their eyelids bruised, noses covered with a special metal plate. Prominent dermatology and cosmetology clinics fill the high rises here and you can’t go mere footsteps without running into their advertisements. “You, too, can look beautiful!” they say in bold hangul.
It’s not much of a surprise as Seoul has become synonymous with beauty. In the past decade, it’s become the international epicenter, the birthplace of such things like: sheet masks, essences, snail mucin, the 10-step Korean beauty regimen, all gaining steam within the Western hemispheres. So big in fact, Western publications are smitten. Fashionista, for one, has made KBeauty into its own beat, and even recently wrote how Korean beauty isn’t a trend, but here to stay.
(Brands like Aveda, Clinique and even Clarisonic have major brand real estate inside Shinsegae. Photo by David Yi/Very Good Light)
But browsing through the beauty section at Shinsegae today, I’m having a difficult time. For being a luxury retailer, I’m having issues with locating many Korean products. In front of me is a kiosk for Bobbi Brown, its product range offering everything from foundations to contour sticks. Next door is Clinique, Shu Uemura, Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent. Interestingly enough, there’s even Kiehl’s, a Clarisonic kiosk and one from Glam Glow, the pricey mud mask that Estee Lauder recently acquired.
Lab Series, it turns out, is the number one bestselling men’s beauty brand for South Korean men. “Men love it because there’s no women’s sub-brand,” explains one of the Lab Series employees. “There’s an entire line just for them.”
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Walking throughout the maze, I finally find all of four Korean beauty brands represented. Of course there’s representation from the luxe Amore Pacific. Another is Sum:37, the brand best known for its cleansing sticks. Diagonally to the right is Hera, known for the brand’s cushion compacts (they also sponsor Seoul Fashion Week) and OHui a mid-tier skincare brand. I’m a little miffed if not confused. It lead me to this very question: With so much emphasis on Korean beauty in the west, do Koreans actually care about homegrown brands?
(Hera, as seen above, is one of the only Korean beauty brands sold at Shinsegae. Photo by David Yi/Very Good Light)
In the States, beauty editors are going gaga over the likes of InnisFree, Tony Moly, SkinFood, Too Cool For School, among a hoard of others. It’s why beauty e-commerce sites like Glow Recipe, Soko Glam, Meme Box, among others, are doing so well. Kbeauty’s cutesy packaging and inexpensive formulas make them an easy sell along with the fact that they’re effective skincare products. But I’m starting to question if women and men here in Seoul, those who are ~serious~ about their beauty, actually perceive their homegrown products as positively.
“Those are cheap products and young people use them,” one woman inside Shinsegae named Nayoung, told me. Chicly dressed with a Balenciaga hat and matching boots, she wore colored contacts, which contrasted against her porcelain skin. “I actually don’t use any Korean skincare products at all.” What she does use? “French or American.”
To most Koreans, Western culture still has major social cache. Koreans still perceive Gucci and Prada as the pinnacle of fashion. On the streets of Seoul, the streetwear brand Supreme has become as pervasive as Nike. In terms of beauty, using anything Western immediately makes you seem like you’re a part of a higher social class.
“I guess it’s because Korea used to be such a poor country and we became wealthy almost over night,” explained a Korean man I met named Mr. Choi. It’s a reason why Koreans still perceive Western products as superior, he thinks. “There’s still this thought that if it’s from the West, it must be really good.”
A hairstylist I met at a beauty store in Apgujung called Orang, who goes by Jennifer, echoed Mr. Choi. She went so far to tell me she doesn’t own any Korean skincare products. “It’s Estee Lauder, Clinique or I’ll use French pharmacy brands if I don’t want to spend too much. But Darphin, that’s what all Korean women want to use.”
This sentiment was iterated when I walked into drugstores like Olive Young and its rival, LOHBs, the equivalent of CVS or Walgreens. There, in big displays throughout weren’t Korean brands, rather, European ones like Avene with big signs that say: “Europe’s No. 1!” in Korean. That’s not to say these stores don’t sell Korean products, they have many of them but aren’t prominently displayed in the middle shelves.
The other brands that have the biggest real estate aren’t sexy at all in the States. These are brands we’d expect in our older aunt’s medicine cabinets: Eucerin, Bioderma and Vichy. Classic products, yes. Sexy? not so much. But in Seoul, these brands look super luxe and come at a higher price point. To intrigue Korean consumers, the displays look luxurious. A beautifully styled wall full of Burt’s Bees, for instance, almost made me want to buy one of its lip balms.
Walking towards the men’s grooming section, among items like eyebrow markers and razors that thin out leg hair, lies the British grooming brand, Bull Dog. It’s surprising – and peculiar – that Bull Dog has so much real estate on these shelves. After all, the product is still considered indie in the U.S. If the amount of Bull Dog in these stores is any indication, it’s a clear hit for men in Seoul.
(Have you heard of the British grooming brand Bull Dog? Maybe you have. In Seoul, it has major real estate on retail shelves. Photo by David Yi/Very Good Light)
What’s beginning to become clear to me is that Koreans aren’t as into Korean beauty as we are in the West. In the U.S., Korean beauty is still relatively new and the practices are exotic. To Koreans, snail mucin and sheet masks are a normal part of life. What’s exciting for them isn’t 10-step beauty, rather, a makeup palette with outre colors from the likes of Urban Decay.
That’s not to say Koreans don’t use Korean beauty products at all. There are countless free-standing brick and mortar stores on every other block in Seoul from the likes of Missha, Innisfree, Belif, It’s Skin, Laneige, among many others. You can’t walk out of a subway station without being bombarded by these brand’s many advertisements. They’re still selling well. Just not as revered as I, an American, had assumed.
(Olive Young is a national retailer that sells beauty products. Here’s one of the biggest locations in the wealthy street known as Garosu road. Photo by David Yi/Very Good Light)
On my way back from Shinsegae, I take a bus back to my cousin’s residence, in the Northeast part of the city. After rinsing off my face, I decide to peep a look at her beauty shelf in her bathroom. There, lined next to her Kerastase shampoo, Pantene Pro-V conditioner, Lush leave in conditioner, is her skincare products. There’s micellar water from Bioderma, foundation from Giorgio Armani, face cream from Clinique.
But then I spot a cleanser in a white bottle with blue font. It’s called Youth Formula. When I ask her about it she tells me it’s the only cleanser she swears by. “My aesthetician gave it to me and you massage it in for 10-minutes.” I’m relieved to see that there’s at least one product she uses that’s from her home country.
I scrutinize the minimalistic bottle to read more about it. There, at the bottom, clearly written in black serif font is this: Made in New York. It’s clearer than a Kpop star’s complexion that that’s the only approval she could ever need.
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I agree with this. In Korea, there is no “K-Beauty”, it’s just beauty. Also, they prefer Western brands over homegrown Korean brands since there is more of an allure of brands like Estee Lauder, La Mer, Darphin, etc. “K-Beauty” is pretty much a manufactured concept for export to other countries who may see it as enticing due to the exotic/strange/foreign concept. Koreans are often bemused that brands like Tony Moly end up in Sephora when in Korea it’s seen as a cheap, low quality, road shop brand.
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MLB suspends Angels pitcher Noe Ramirez after hitting Jake Marisnick; A.J. Hinch says it was 'a free shot'
Tom Schad
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick took a 90-mph fastball to the upper part of his left shoulder Tuesday night — and manager A.J. Hinch was not happy about it.
In a postgame news conference after Houston's 7-2 loss, Hinch accused Los Angeles Angels pitcher Noe Ramirez of intentionally hitting Marisnick with a high fastball, characterizing it as a retaliatory act. Marisnick was playing his first game against the Angels since he crashed into catcher Jonathan Lucroy at home plate nine days earlier, leaving Lucroy with a concussion and a broken nose.
Ramirez toldreporters that the pitch simply got away from him, but on Wednesday evening, Major League Baseball announced a three-game suspension for Ramirez and a one-game ban for Angels manager Brad Ausmus
Hinch said it was "a free shot."
"Wasn't everybody expecting something to happen to Jake tonight?'' Hinch asked. "I mean, the entire industry was probably expecting it. Our guy got suspended for an unintentional act, and they got a free shot.
"It's a confusing time. Either the players govern the players on the field like it's always been, or we legislate it to where none of this crap happens. They got a free shot at him with no warning, no ejection. We'll see if there's discipline, and without discipline, there's not going to be any issue doing it the next time. So if retaliations are in, cool. We're well aware."
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The sequence came in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game, on a 1-1 count. Marisnick dropped his bat after being hit by the pitch and calmly jogged to first base. But shortly thereafter, Angels first baseman Albert Pujols exchanged words with the Astros' dugout, and the benches and bullpens quickly cleared.
Marisnick, who has been remorseful about the collision with Lucroy, was not visibly upset by the pitch — though he did tell reporters afterwards that he thought it was "a little high, a little inside."
"There’s unwritten rules in baseball, and I think as players we respect them," Marisnick said. "I think that’s a question for (Ramirez), if it was intentional or not. I’m not the one throwing the baseball."
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Ramirez told reporters he was just trying to "sneak a fastball by (Marisnick)." The right-hander reliever had hit two batters with pitches in 46 1/3 innings of work this season, entering Tuesday's game.
"They’re a good team, so I wasn’t trying to give them any sort of chance," Ramirez said. "They get a baserunner on, they’re a pretty good team. They get a rally going pretty good. That’s the last thing I was trying to do."
Color Hinch unconvinced.
"If they’re going to hit guys, they need to hit guys the right way," he told reporters. "They don’t need to throw two ... sliders and then throw at a guy at the neck level. That’s not right. That’s not the right way to do it, even if you’re allowed to do it, which you apparently are nowadays.”
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow echoed his manager's thoughts in a radio interview Wednesday morning.
"I do think it's BS that the ball was thrown up," he said on KBME-AM. "I certainly hope there wasn't intent. But when there's a retaliation like that and the ball is thrown up, I think there needs to be some price to pay — not from us but from Major League Baseball."
Marisnick played Tuesday while appealing a two-game suspension from MLB for his role in the collision with Lucroy. The Angels catcher is expected to miss at least three more weeks as he continues to heal.
Contributing: The Associated Press
Contact Tom Schad at tschad@usatoday.com or on Twitter @Tom_Schad.
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Is ExxonMobil Finally Standing Up For Climate Science, Or Just Showing Up Coal?
Words by Tina Casey
After years of delay and obfuscation, ExxonMobil is finally showing signs of giving up its fight against climate science. In the latest development, last week ExxonMobil threw a monkey wrench into ALEC's plans for lobbying the Trump administration to relax global warming emissions. ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, is an influential conservative lobbying group known for writing model legislation for state legislators to duplicate.
In an interesting twist, ExxonMobil is an ALEC member, and the company holds a seat on the ALEC task force that spearheaded the global warming effort. However, the disagreement over climate change doesn't necessarily mean it's splitsville for ExxonMobil and ALEC.
ExxonMobil and climate science
For those of you new to the topic, ExxonMobil has a decades-long track record of supporting efforts to undermine climate science. Criticism of the company's stance on climate change reached a boiling point in 2015, when news reports indicated that ExxonMobil was sitting on its own research confirming the link between human activity, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, as early as the 1970s.
Among other problems, the failure to disclose that information opened ExxonMobil up to charges that it deliberately mislead investors on risks.
A peer-reviewed Harvard study published last summer also concluded that "ExxonMobil misled non-scientific audiences about climate science."
What's all this about ALEC?
Up to this point, ALEC has been ExxonMobil's steadfast ally in the fight against climate science.
ExxonMobil has stood by ALEC in recent years, even after a significant number of other high profile members defected over the organization's extremist positions on "stand your ground" gun rights laws and its pushback against climate science, among other issues.
ALEC saw a wave of defections in 2012 including McDonald’s Kraft, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Intuit and Amazon. By 2014 the organization PR Watch counted 80 companies leaving ALEC. The list swelled to more than 100 in 2016.
ALEC pushes to relax climate regulations, ExxonMobil pushes back, ALEC backs off
The rift between ExxonMobil and ALEC began showing last month, when Bloomberg reported that ALEC was joining forces with the coal company Peabody Energy Corp. to "prod" EPA into rolling back its 2009 endangerment finding. In that finding, EPA affirmed that "greenhousegases in the atmosphere endanger both the public health and the environment."
As part of the rollback effort, ALEC's Task Torce on Energy, Environment and Agriculture recently drafted a resolution on climate change that calls for a reconsideration of the 2009 endangerment finding. The ALEC resolution questions the overwhelming consensus among climate scientists. Here's a snippet from the draft:
...research has shown that recent changes in temperatures, sea level rise, and the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are not unusual in the historic and geophysical record...
Despite its history of fostering climate science denial, ExxonMobil seems to have drawn a line at the ALEC proposal. Earlier this week The Hill reported that ExxonMobil planned to vote against the ALEC climate resolution.
The Hill cited a letter from ExxonMobil to its fellow members on the ALEC task force, in which the company appeared to accept the scientific consensus on climate change:
“...we are concerned by the language of the resolution, especially relating to climate science, and do not support the resolution,” Kenneth Freeman, ExxonMobil’s manager of United States government relations, wrote in the Monday letter...
Apparently ALEC caved to the pressure. A vote on the resolution was scheduled for last Thursday, but the resolution was withdrawn "for now" before the final vote took place.
...but whither ExxonMobil?
Other big players in the petroleum and natural gas markets -- Royal Dutch Shell and BP -- have already quit ALEC. The organization can ill afford another defection from the fossil fuel sector.
However, If ALEC wants to keep ExxonMobil on its membership roll, it might want to communicate its desires with The Heartland Institute.
Heartland has long been instrumental in creating and amplifying anti-science messaging about climate change. In a press release last Thursday the organization took credit for drafting the ALEC resolution:
...the sponsor of the resolution, Rep. John Piscopo (R-CT), along with Bette Grande, a research fellow for The Heartland Institute who helped draft the resolution, withdrew it for now, saying “the final decision on this issue will be made by the Trump Administration.”
In the same press release, Heartland excoriated ExxonMobil for its role in quashing the resolution. The release encouraged media to share the following quote from Heartland President Tim Huelskamp (yes, that Tim Huelskamp):
“This result is disappointing, but not surprising. Big corporations like ExxonMobil and trade groups like EEI have long been members of the discredited and anti-energy global warming movement. They’ve put their profits and ‘green’ virtue signaling above sound science and the interests of their customers.
Wait, what? Since when did ExxonMobil become a warrior in the fight against global warming?
ExxonMobil shows up against coal
If you look at ExxonMobil's role in the shale gas boom, and then look at the role that cheap natural gas has played in driving coal power plants out of business, the company's stand on global warming takes on a definite green hue -- as in greenbacks, that is.
As long as ExxonMobil can tout natural gas as "cleaner" than coal, it has a clear interest in helping climate advocates keep the 2009 endangerment finding intact.
That's nice, but it doesn't let ExxonMobil off the carbon emissions hook. Natural gas is cleaner than coal as far as power plant emissions go, but there are global and local environmental issues all along the supply chain that add up to a hot mess of unsustainability.
Add the company's growing interest in petrochemicals, and it's not so clear that ExxonMobil is the climate warrior that Heartland makes it out to be.
One thing that does emerge from the Huelskamp statement: Heartland has just done ExxonMobil a huge public relations favor. A dis from Heartland is a badge of honor for climate activists, and the Huelskamp statement puts ExxonMobil squarely in that camp.
Whether that favor was intentional or not remains to be seen. There is a more simple explanation. Perhaps the funding stream from ExxonMobil to Heartland really has dried up, and the organization has nothing to lose by putting all its eggs in the coal basket.
As for ALEC, just last year ExxonMobil was listed as a top sponsor at the organization's 2016 annual meeting. For that matter, coal giant Peabody Energy is also an ALEC member -- and a member of that same Energy, Environment and Agriculture task force.
The relatively minor dustup over the ALEC resolution could be just the beginning of an epic pie fight between Peabody and ExxonMobil, two companies that not too long ago were firmly allied against climate science.
Photo: ExxonMobil refinery, Baytown, Texas 2012 by Roy Luck/flickr.
Tina Casey
Tina writes frequently for TriplePundit and other websites, with a focus on military, government and corporate sustainability, clean tech research and emerging energy technologies. She is a former Deputy Director of Public Affairs of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and author of books and articles on recycling and other conservation themes. She is currently Deputy Director of Public Information for the County of Union, New Jersey. Views expressed here are her own and do not necessarily reflect agency policy.
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Engine development update
A major step in Triumph’s Moto2TM engine development program came last week with the second track test at MotorLand Aragón. Following on from the extensive factory test program, Julián Simón, 2009 125cc World Champion, Moto2TM runner-up and experienced Moto2TM test rider, put the Triumph engine development prototype through its paces.
Coming midway through the engine development program, this successful track shakedown test provided essential data input into the performance and durability evaluation. Initial feedback from the test showed that the development program is progressing positively and that we are well on schedule for the handover in June 2018 of the first batch of Moto2TM race engines.
In regards to power, torque and durability, we are ahead of our expectations and during the track session saw excellent results, with the motorcycle delivering good, consistent and competitive lap times.
Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer for Triumph Motorcycles, said: “At this stage of the development program we are in a good place. We are very pleased with the pace that Julián is showing with the latest engine and his feedback has been very positive. We have confidence that we will deliver an engine that the teams will enjoy racing with and a spectacle and sound that will excite the fans.”
Julián Simón, 2009 125cc World Champion, Moto2TM runner-up and experienced Moto2TM test rider, said: “I am really happy to be here in Aragón testing the development of the 2019 Moto2 engines with Triumph. I can see there has been a big improvement with the latest engine, giving a great feeling. There’s a lot of power and the gearing is fantastic. And for the sound, this is also fantastic. To me, it’s fun.”
This testing update follows on from the announcement of Triumph Motorcycles as the exclusive engine supplier to the FIM Moto2TM World Championship from the 2019 season onwards.
With a three-year contract with Dorna – the commercial rights holder of MotoGPTM – Triumph is set to supply a dedicated, race-tuned 765cc Triumph Triple engine based on the all-new 2017 Triumph Street Triple powerplant.
The new engine is a significant evolution of the race-winning Daytona 675R engine that powered supersport wins at the Isle of Man TT, Daytona 200 and British Supersport Championships in 2014 and 2015.
Based on the highest specification 765cc Street Triple RS engine, it was developed for Moto2TM with the following modifications:
Modified cylinder head with revised inlet and exhaust ports for optimized fuel flow
Titanium valves and stiffer valve springs for increased rpms
Low output race alternator kit for reduced inertia
Taller 1st gear ratio
Race developed slipper clutch (tunable)
Race-specific ECU developed with Magneti Marelli
Revised engine covers for reduced width
Different sump to allow for improved header run
Based on the new 2017 Street Triple engine, the Triumph Moto2TM 765cc triple engine was developed and tuned for a major step up in power and torque.
In ‘road’ setup the new 765cc engine delivers the highest-ever level of performance for a Street Triple, delivering 121 horsepower at 11,700 rpm and 57 foot-pounds of torque at 10,800 rpm.
It has more than 80 new parts compared to the previous generation engine, including an increase to the bore and stroke. All-new engine components include:
New crank
New pistons
New connecting rods and balancer shaft
Nikasil plated aluminum barrels
Revised gearbox
The race-specification Triumph 765cc Moto2TM engine was developed further to allow the engine to breathe more freely and rev harder than the production motorcycle, increasing overall performance. Other changes were made specifically to adapt the engine for race use.
Get regular updates about Triumph Motorcycles activities – including Moto2™ developments – by following any of our social media channels.
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On Organizational Alignment
By Tronvig Group / Feb 03, 2017
What is organizational alignment?
Organizational alignment is a means of turning your organizational strategy into more than just words on paper. It is the process of harnessing the creative and productive energies of all members of your organization in contribution toward the achievement of organizational goals.
Peter Drucker noted that among his many contributions to the practice of management, an idea he felt most strongly about was that employees must be empowered to make decisions. He envisioned organizations in which leaders catalyzed a community of knowledge workers that did not just follow orders from above but were instead motivated by a shared sense of purpose and commitment. He strongly and consistently advocated that organizations of all kinds (for-profit and nonprofit alike) make sure that all of their knowledge workers think and act as executives, by which he simply meant that they enjoy operational autonomy and decision-making authority within the scope of their responsibility. Distributing this kind of agency widely across an organization can unleash an organization’s capacity to perform while simultaneously giving motivation and meaning to all those whose contributions yield that performance.
Organizational alignment is the process of harnessing the creative and productive energies of all members of your organization in contribution toward the achievement of organizational goals.
A key component of alignment is translating an organization’s core values into behaviors and decisions on the part of every contributing member of the organization. This translation takes effort and continuous reinforcement.
Relationship of organizational alignment and branding
The impact of a successful alignment process is multifold but in the context of our 360 brand process, it has the added capacity to unify the brand experience and generally enhance an organization’s ability to deliver on its brand promise.
Organizational alignment can be thought of as the internal execution of a brand. If the alignment process is explicitly connected to the brand—as we believe it should be—then it ensures that the brand promise is not an empty one but instead something that is expressed in the decisions and behaviors of all organizational employees. This is key in making the brand promise more than a tool of the marketing department and critically, makes it something that a customer feels from their interactions with the organization.
How does values-based alignment support intrinsic motivation?
Autonomy is a crucial part of intrinsic motivation. Done well, alignment supports autonomy by empowering everyone in the organization to make the right decisions on their own. The pre-established and explicitly recognized values framework created through the alignment process is what makes this possible. It also provides a context for discussion and healthy debate that is above roles or relative levels of authority within the organization. The values act as an ethical “constitution” by which everyone can evaluate decisions. Everyone can and should question a practice or directive if they feel it conflicts with the stated values of the organization. The freedom to act on principle, to feel confident speaking up and making decisions, is intrinsically motivating for people and it can unlock previously untapped creative and human potential.
Why is this game-changing?
Re-thinking cultural fit around a values framework can improve both diversity and equity in an organization’s workforce. “The language of ‘fit’ often serves as a justification for homogeneity,” Nicole Ivy writes in the most recent issue of Museum (from the American Alliance of Museums). That means biases towards people of certain backgrounds in hiring, retention, and partnerships. Re-thinking fit can also empower people to participate more actively in the daily life of the organization. In a recent alignment process with one of our museum clients, it emerged that the security guards connected deeply with the values of the institution. Given their frontline proximity to visitors, they felt they had much more to offer than they were asked to. Today, they are included in the briefs for upcoming exhibitions and empowered to play a more active role in the exhibition space. If you take Peter Drucker’s definition of an “executive” as someone whose role depends on making his or her own decisions, understanding that an effective executive makes the right decisions in Drucker’s parlance, alignment equips all members of an organization with the guidance they need to operate as effective executives at all times and in every situation.
Alignment equips all members of an organization with the guidance they need to operate as effective executives at all times and in every situation.
This is a big deal and it is not easy to achieve but as a testament to its power, one of our clients who recently went through the process with us had this to say about the effects:
“I want you to know that it happened just as you predicted. The culture and value system became so strong and desired by the majority of the senior leadership that an immune response reaction occurred; the obvious foreign entity was rejected in the end. What you do is powerful stuff.”
While values and visioning exercises are widely recognized as important in the business and nonprofit realms, they all too often result in a lengthy document that is read off from a piece of paper at the occasional meeting or a wall sign that is not meaningfully connected to any daily activities.
Truly core values should remain top-of-mind and become an essential part of the everyday life and behaviors within an organization, continually renewing and revitalizing the organizational culture. A culture supported by a small set of genuine values can affect organization-wide behaviors and facilitate attracting the right people, reject the wrong ones, and foster the development of a workable framework for expressing disagreement, leading to a genuine commitment to important decisions
The Farmyard: Decision-making in Large Organizations
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Culture eats strategy for what?
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Does culture eat strategy for lunch? Not really. But will a misaligned culture eat up your strategic efforts? Probably. Does it make sense to pay careful attention to an organization's culture and not just its business strategy? Absolutely!
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Jim Collins says, “A company should not change its core values in response to market changes; rather, it should change markets, if necessary, to remain true to its core values.” At Tronvig Group, we endorse this idea: While business strategy must be dynamic and responsive, values are meaningful only when accompanied by long-term commitment.
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Harveys of Halifax
Harveys is a unique, independent department store in Halifax, UK. Visit us and discover our wide range of fashion, homeware and cosmetics. Once ...
Harveys is a unique, independent department store in Halifax, UK. Visit us and discover our wide range of fashion, homeware and cosmetics. Once inside, a glass lift smoothly conveys visitors to four floors of quality shopping including ladies fashions, shoes and accessories, perfumery and cosmetics, menswear, lingerie, linens, homewares and gifts. Not to be missed is the 170 seat Harveys Restaurant on the second floor, offering a wide choice of home made meals and snacks in attractive and comfortable surroundings. This makes Harveys the perfect place to meeet friends or relax after sightseeing in Halifax. Harveys has disabled access from our Commercial Street entrance of the store. A wheelchair is also available for customer use. Our lift easily carries two wheelchairs side by side and can take customers to most areas of the store. Disabled toilet facilities are available on the second floor. We have fully equipped fitting rooms which easily accommodate a wheelchair. Full Parent and Baby facilities are available on the second floor.
TDF To Die For
Established in 2000, in the heart of Northern England TDF Fashion has always had one philosophy, its not about how old or who you are, its about ho...
Established in 2000, in the heart of Northern England TDF Fashion has always had one philosophy, its not about how old or who you are, its about how you live your life. And since then we've flourished and grown into one of the north's top independent mens fashion retailers. While we are home to some of fashion's biggest names such as, Lacoste, Superdry, G-Star, Duck & Cover, Diesel, Jack & Jones, Voi Jeans, Fred Perry & more, we also lead the way in introducing new and exciting brands to our ever growing family.
Cragg Cottages
Three spacious, newly converted cottages in Cragg Vale near Hebden Bridge, perfect for couples, families, walkers and cyclists. If you're looking f...
Three spacious, newly converted cottages in Cragg Vale near Hebden Bridge, perfect for couples, families, walkers and cyclists. If you're looking for a relaxing short stay or a base for more energetic activities - we are perfect for you. Set in Cragg Vale, an area of outstanding natural beauty near Hebden Bridge, our old stone building which previously housed tractors and forestry equipment, has been transformed into three quality holiday cottages. The elevated position in a steep-sided wooded valley affords the cottages with fabulous moor and woodland views. Although ""Cragg"" as it is known locally, is secluded and peaceful, it is also a central location for visiting Yorkshire and Lancashire with road and direct rail links to Leeds and Manchester nearby. 300yds from the Calderdale Way and with numerous local walks, the cottages are ideal for people looking to explore the local countryside. With direct access onto the longest continuous incline in England, cyclists can relish the challenge of riding this difficult route up onto the heather clad moors. Mountain bikers have their own set of demanding routes and this area is considered ""A Nexus for mountain bikers"" (Everyday Cycling Magazine).The local moorland golf course offers some majestic views. The local bus ""The Cragg Flyer"" stops just outside the cottages for journeys to Mytholmroyd (2miles), Hebden Bridge (4miles) or just down the road to a true local pub 'The Robin Hood'. The Hinchliffe Arms country restaurant and bar is also within walking distance. We are Walker, Cyclist and Pet friendly.
Old Town Hall Cottage
Old Town Hall Cottage is a comfortably appointed early 17th Century cottage in the historic hamlet of Old Town which was mentioned in the Doomsday ...
Old Town Hall Cottage is a comfortably appointed early 17th Century cottage in the historic hamlet of Old Town which was mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The cottage is only one mile from the tourist township of Hebden Bridge. The cottage was built around 1610 and was originally part of Old Town Hall - the principal dwelling house in Old Town. The cottage has been recently renovated by the current owners, which has revealed many original features such as the original stone fireplace, mullion windows and lovely oak beams. The accommodation comprises: Entrance porch with original stonework, leading into: Lounge of generous proportions (16ft square), which is comfortably furnished and includes TV, DVD player, music system, including tape, CD and radio. A selection of books, CD's and DVD's are available within the cottage for guest use. The original stone fireplace now houses a wood burning stove (gas fuelled). There are also exposed stone mullion windows and original oak beams. The lounge is fully carpeted, has fully co-ordinated soft furnishings and is tastefully decorated. Dining kitchen - fully fitted with electric cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and washing machine. Ample cupboard and storage space, dining table and chairs with terracotta tiled floor. Feature open staircase leading from the lounge to a small landing area. Bathroom with three piece suite, shower over the bath, large airing cupboard, tiled floor, pleasant and secluded outlook over the surrounding countryside. Double bedroom - with double divan bed, dressing table and mirror ample fitted wardrobes and drawer space. Hairdryer also provided. Tastefully decorated with co-ordinated bedding and soft furnishings. Mullion window with countryside views, exposed stonework and original oak beam. Bedroom 2 - with adult bunk beds and chest of drawers. All services, linen and towels are included in the hire charge. Fresh fruit, flowers and a welcome pack provided (tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread, butter, fruit juice and locally produced biscuits). High chair and travel cot available on request. Private parking for two cars alongside the cottage garden and small patio area with garden furniture and BBQ. The village of Old Town has two public houses selling traditional beers and providing home cooked pub food; both are within 0.5 miles of the cottage. Set in spectacular scenery, the cottage is an excellent base for walking, cycling and is only a 15 minute drive away from historic Haworth, the home of the Brontes, and the Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway.
Widdop Gate Barn
A carefully-restored retreat with original features with views of rolling hills and the Hardcastle Crags valley. A few years ago this Grade II l...
A carefully-restored retreat with original features with views of rolling hills and the Hardcastle Crags valley. A few years ago this Grade II listed barn was nothing but a romantic ruin. Now, after a careful restoration, it’s been converted into a two-bedroom rural retreat that oozes rustic charm. Inside you’ll find intriguing original features from its agricultural past. Timber cow stalls form the kitchen area and original high stone walls are met by the timber frame ceiling. There’s a cosy sitting room complete with wooden floors and a log-burner and a spacious galleried bedroom upstairs. Upon arriving at Widdop Gate Barn you’ll be greeted with sweeping views of rolling hills and the wooded valley of Hardcastle Crags. From here 15 miles of footpaths unfold through unspoilt woodland, where waterfalls tumble into rocky steams. The market town of Hebden Bridge is only two miles away and the city of Halifax is 10 miles to the east. You’re also about an hours’ drive from the Yorkshire Dales which is to the north. We have an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Point: 1 x 7kW 32A Type 2 Mennekes, ZeroNet
Laneside Cottage
This traditional Yorkshire cottage has everything you need everything needed for a short stay. We're located in close proximity to both Halifax and...
This traditional Yorkshire cottage has everything you need everything needed for a short stay. We're located in close proximity to both Halifax and Huddersfield in the rural hamlet of Holywell Green, overlooking a deer park. There are many walks and local pubs close by. Tea, coffee, milk are provided ready to welcome you to Yorkshire. Our Welcome file is waiting with lots of local information Dogs are allowed at Laneside Cottage at additional cost. Parking is available outside. Laneside Cottage has two good sized bedrooms,a fully equipped bathroom and a shared back garden. £69 per weekday night, £70 Friday and Saturday night , Well behaved Dogs £9 per night. Please email boothbenham@yahoo.co.ukfor more information or ring Jan on 07973296611
Beaufort Cottage
Beaufort Cottage is a great place to relax and enjoy beautiful countryside and many great walking routes with your four-legged friend. This ston...
Beaufort Cottage is a great place to relax and enjoy beautiful countryside and many great walking routes with your four-legged friend. This stone-built property is situated in the village of Wadsworth, close to Hebden Bridge. Enjoy open plan living, great views, our rear courtyard and the benefit of three parking spaces on the drive at the front of the property. Short breaks are available all year round. Two bedrooms (1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom) Two pets are welcome A baby cot and high chair are available The property has a ground floor toilet and bathroom No smoking Some comments from guests: "Cottage was lovely, clean and had all the amenities you could need. Stunning views to wake up to, also. We will be back." "Lovely cottage with special touches of flowers and delicious preserves." "Very dog friendly with 'doggy towels' after walks." "A relaxing break in this lovely cottage with everything we could need. Very comfortable and cosy in a lovely area." "Very high standards which have been much appreciated."
Cherry Tree Farm
Cherry Tree Farm is a quiet, family friendly site with fabulous views only two minutes away from the local village. We are situated 5 minutes fr...
Cherry Tree Farm is a quiet, family friendly site with fabulous views only two minutes away from the local village. We are situated 5 minutes from Junction 24 of the M62 motorway. Our village (2mins away) has butchers, bakers, takeaways, launderette, calor gas, etc. There is free fishing nearby (trout)and many beautiful walks. There are good quality pubs and restaurants locally and we have a bus stop at the farm entrance with buses direct to Huddersfield and Halifax. Touring & Camping: 20 pitches, 40 bedspaces
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The Fleece Countryside Inn
The Fleece Countryside Inn is a stunning pub, restaurant, hotel and wedding venue in Barkisland, Calderdale, offering splendid views over the Rybur...
The Fleece Countryside Inn is a stunning pub, restaurant, hotel and wedding venue in Barkisland, Calderdale, offering splendid views over the Ryburn Valley. We are located just a short distance from the route of The Calderdale Way, the 50-mile walking route which circles the whole borough of Calderdale. Our modern Yorkshire style of cooking sees every dish made from fresh within our kitchen. Time and care has been given to every plate of food brought to your table, no matter how large or small. A past winner of Yorkshire's Favourite Pub Award at Welcome to Yorkshire's White Rose Awards , the Fleece Countryside Inn is a must-visit!
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre
Our 120 seat auditorium gives the theatre a wonderfully intimate atmosphere and the Waterside Bar and patio area help to make a visit to The Little...
Our 120 seat auditorium gives the theatre a wonderfully intimate atmosphere and the Waterside Bar and patio area help to make a visit to The Little Theatre a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The Art Deco styled bar is open before, during and after the performance for the benefit of theatre patrons. Tea, coffee and drinks are available and bar drinks can be preordered. In good weather, drinks can be enjoyed on the canal-side patio. We can accommodate wheelchair users. Please let us know your requirements when you book so that we can ensure you have an enjoyable visit to our theatre.
The Moorcock Inn
The Moorcock Inn is at the foot of 250 acres of productive moorland, providing plenty of plants, berries, mushrooms and game. Our 2-acre plot is be...
The Moorcock Inn is at the foot of 250 acres of productive moorland, providing plenty of plants, berries, mushrooms and game. Our 2-acre plot is being developed to provide an organic kitchen garden, providing the foundations of our pub & restaurant menus- with the best of Yorkshire produce supplying the rest. Both the pub and restaurant menus are written with the seasons and cooked over fire. Our wine list focuses on natural wines from small producers. We offer a continually changing selection by the glass and carafe- featuring both classic and more quirky styles. Alongside our draught beers, we also have a local and world bottled selection, particularly featuring traditional Belgian styles- some of which are rare, vintage and aged. The Pub Is a cosy, traditional freehouse, with oak beams and wood-burning stoves. It offers a menu of seasonal plates cooked over charcoal, along with house-made charcuterie and aged cheeses- accompanied by great drinks. It's the perfect place to stop by for a quick pint and a snack, or to settle in by the fire for dinner and wine. In addition to our wine and beer selections, there is a spirits list based on Yorkshire distilleries, and a seasonal cocktail list. Our pub menu can also be enjoyed outdoors, with blankets and warming fires, and a view of the sunset over the Ryburn Valley. The Calderdale Way walking route passes by us, just over 200 metres away, The restaurant offers a daily set menu consisting of multiple courses, served in a relaxed, farmhouse-like atmosphere. Some courses are served as individual plates, at other times, several dishes are served together. While the pub menu focuses on tasty snacks and small plates that are great to have alongside drinks, the restaurant menu highlights traditional homesteading techniques, cooking over fire, preservation techniques and the sourcing of local, seasonal and wild ingredients. It's the place where we strictly use the produce around us and the ingredients we are most proud of.
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Clay House
Clay House is a Jacobean building, a fine example of seventeenth century vernacular architecture, located within a beautiful rural park in the vil...
Clay House is a Jacobean building, a fine example of seventeenth century vernacular architecture, located within a beautiful rural park in the village of West Vale, less than a mile form Elland and less than three miles from Halifax. Clay House is the official start (and end) point for The Calderdale Way, a 50-mile walking route that circles the borough of Calderdale. The start of The Calderdale Way is signposted at the rear of the House, with signage, flower beds and a picnic area. The Main hall (7.3m x 10.5m) is a beautiful room with wood panelling, a minstrel gallery, polished wood floor, large stone fireplace and stone mullioned windows. It is licensed for civil ceremonies and can set up to 70 people for a formal meal, or 100 people theatre style for meetings, training sessions or presentations. Terraces and gardens in front and to the side of the House make great backgrounds for photographs and places to enjoy the views across the Park. Access Information: A portable ramp is provided to the front entrance or there is level access to the side; Two small internal ramps enable access to all public areas; A disabled toilet is available The Main Hall is fitted with an Induction Loop.
Rubyshoesday
Established in 2006, Rubyshoesday is an independent shoe shop stocking contemporary and classic brands including Trippen, Art, Rovers, Grünbein and...
Established in 2006, Rubyshoesday is an independent shoe shop stocking contemporary and classic brands including Trippen, Art, Rovers, Grünbein and many more. We strive to work with brands which reflect our ethos and commitment to high standards of craft, quality and comfort. We believe rubyshoesday reflects the art of shoes well chosen, worn well and with pleasure for years to come. We pride ourselves on our first class, knowledgeable and friendly service both online and in store.
Jewella
Jewella is an emporium of beautiful jewellery and accessories from leading brands in the UK. Think fashionable statement necklaces and stunning pie...
Jewella is an emporium of beautiful jewellery and accessories from leading brands in the UK. Think fashionable statement necklaces and stunning pieces encrusted with semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals. Add glamour to your wardrobe with contemporary and vintage inspired pieces.
Jerusalem Farm Barn
Situated within 13 hectares of beautiful countryside, Jerusalem Farm has fantastic facilities, enabling disabled children and young people to enjoy...
Situated within 13 hectares of beautiful countryside, Jerusalem Farm has fantastic facilities, enabling disabled children and young people to enjoy holidays with their families. Situated on The Calderdale Way and only 6 miles from The Pennine Way, within 13 hectares of beautiful countryside, Jerusalem Farm has fantastic facilities, enabling disabled children and young people to enjoy holidays with their families. Jerusalem Farm worked closely with the parents and carers of disabled children and young people, developng the converted barn to ensure that the facility can be easily used by all visitors. The welcoming atmosphere, stunning scenery and accessible overnight facilities ensure that it's a great place for a relaxing break. The three bedroom accommodation has an adjacent car park with a wheelchair friendly pathway to the barn. Inside, the barn has been designed so that disabled children, young people and their families have all the equipment they need. There's a spacious, specially adapted bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with a hoist which can carry people from the bed to the bathroom. The fully equipped kitchen has also been tailored for wheelchair users, with work surfaces and cooking equipment lowered in height. The large terrace is the perfect place to sit and admire the outstandng countryside, spectacular valleys, woodland birds and sometimes even deer! The facilities include: A bedroom with bunkbeds (H165xL205xW104cm) A fullt adapted bedroom with two beds and a hoist into the adapted bathroom. A double bedroom. A fully equipped kitchen. Two bathrooms, including easy to use en-suite, accessible toilet and bathroom facilities. Underfloor heating Fully equipped living room with a television, DVD player and payphone. High quality furniture throughout. Jerusalem Barn is adjacent to a Local Nature Reserve and campsite. Halifax is 7 miles away, with Eureka! The National Children's Musuem, Shibden Estate, theatres, museums and art galleries. Sowerby Bridge is 5 miles away, with a leisure centre and swimming pool. Hebden Bridge is 4miles away, with a cinema, canal cruises, Visitor Information Centre and many independent shops and restaurants. Mytholmroyd Railway Station is 3 miles away. We are Walker and Cycling friendly. We have an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Point: 1 x 7kW 32A Type 2 Mennekes, ZeroNet.
The Crossroads Inn
Set high on the Pennine moors between Halifax and Hebden Bridge, the Cross Roads is an ideal base for exploring the magnificent surrounding country...
Set high on the Pennine moors between Halifax and Hebden Bridge, the Cross Roads is an ideal base for exploring the magnificent surrounding countryside. Each of our six room has an en-suite bathroom, with bath, toilet and shower. The standard coffee making facilities are all included in the rooms with Flat screen TV's and Free Wifi. What we don't charge for is the amazing views from the rooms.
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GFWC Woman's Club of Kenosha
Join us at our beautiful historic site for public events year-round. Also available for private event rentals. Contact us to learn more about our club.
The Woman’s Club of Kenosha is a community-based volunteer organization in existence for service to our community. Our mission is to support the welfare of our community, recognize others' needs, and enjoy friendships and personal growth through volunteer service.
The organization was founded on April 29, 1891.
Our clubhouse serves as a location for fundraisers and events that benefit Kenosha and the surrounding community. Rentals of the historic clubhouse provide The Woman's Club of Kenosha the ability to support various philanthropic and service projects in the local community. The building is handicap accessible and air conditioned.
Listed on the Register of Historic Landmarks, formerly the Hale-Farr House, the Woman's Club of Kenosha is an ornate jewel in the heart of Downtown Kenosha. The Woman’s Club is across the street from Library Park, in the Library Park Historic District. The building was built around 1848 and remodeled and enlarged about 1890.
6028 8th Ave. Kenosha, WI 53143
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Temple Manor
A rare surviving 13th century house belonging to the Knights Templar - an order of soldiers established in the crusading period to protect the holy lands and the pilgrims who travelled to them.
Its original purpose was to provide lodgings and fresh horses for members of this order on their way to and from the crusades.
The stone building that exists today once formed part of a larger range of buildings which included a hall, kitchens, barns and stables. Remains of 13th century wall plaster can still be seen.
Kent Children's University
Temple Manor is a Learning Destination for the Kent Children’s University
Temple Manor has recently become an approved “Public Learning Destination” for Kent Children’s University™. This means that we are authorised to issue Learning Credits in participating children’s Passports to Learning. Learning activities include our trails, seasonal trails, and craft activities.
What is Kent Children’s University™?
Kent Children’s University™ (KCU) is part of an international charity that provides 5 to 14 year olds with access to exciting and innovative CU Learning Activities and experiences outside the normal school day. They reward children’s participation in voluntary learning activities that will develop their skills and raise aspirations for the future.
If you would like more information about Kent Children’s University™ please visit www.kentchildrensuniversity.co.uk or email [email protected]
Like Kent Children’s University™ on Facebook (www.facebook.com/KentChildrensUniversity) or Follow them on Twitter (@K_C_U)
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Famously divisive ‘speak English’ sign pulled from Philadelphia cheesesteak shop
Joey Vento, the owner of Geno’s Steaks in Philadelphia, displays the infamous sign in December 2007. Vento died in 2011. (Matt Rourke/AP)
Ben Guarino
Reporter covering the practice and culture of science
October 17, 2016 at 7:08 AM EDT
It was a small sign, showing an American flag and a stern eagle, occupying a rectangle of window no larger than a hoagie roll. But glued to the front of Geno’s Steaks, the Philadelphia cheesesteak shop, it cried out for reaction with just eight words: “This Is America When Ordering Please ‘Speak English.’”
Posted by Geno’s owner, Joseph Vento, in December 2005 — before sparking a debate about language, discrimination and immigration in the early summer of 2006 — it sat in the storefront window for a decade, until at some point Vento’s son Geno took it down.
After the sign’s absence was noticed by a Billy Penn reporter on Wednesday, the shop acknowledged it was removed without fanfare before July’s Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. On Thursday, Philadelphia Daily News columnist Helen Ubiñas wrote about ordering cheesesteaks at Geno’s for the first time in years — “Dos, con Whiz, por favor.” It worked.
Spanish would not fly in 2006, however. Only English would.
Even in death, Joey Vento finds new ways to be bigoted. Never saw that sign before
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The sign, of course, was not just about language. Here was Wolf Blitzer on CNN, in June 2006: “The cheesesteak is a symbol of Philadelphia, but now it’s a symbol of the battle over illegal immigration as well, and that battle is raging in the City of Brotherly Love.”
Vento argued his message was tough love from a colorful son of Italian immigrants to South Philly. On the subject of immigrants who did not speak English, Vento told the Associated Press in 2006, “They don’t know how lucky they are.”
“All we’re asking them to do is learn the English language,” he said. “We’re out to help these people, but they’ve got to help themselves, too.”
For many, however, the sign was more divisive than encouraging.
Rachel Lawton, then acting executive director of Philadelphia’s Commission on Human Relations, told the AP in 2006 that the message discriminated against non-English-speaking patrons and therefore violated the city’s Fair Practices Ordinance.
A spokeswoman for the American Civil Liberties Union told the Philadelphia Inquirer that although the cheesesteak shop “has a right to express its opinion, however offensive,” it was close to making a “public accommodation” unavailable to everyone.
In an editorial at the time, the Inquirer concluded the move was “boneheaded.”
Gee Whiz, Cheesesteak Isn’t Philly’s Best Sub
Some began to wonder why the story had such legs; Vento himself began to decline interviews shortly after word of his sign spread to national news.
But food has always been wrapped up in identity. (On as much as gut level as a cultural one: You chomp it up, after all, and squeeze it into becoming a part of you.) Fights over food often reflect political debates du jour, which, recently, have been pastries with a controversial swirl.
In 2015, the Oregon bakery that refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple paid out $144,000 in damages; a Colorado bakery did not discriminate in 2014, courts ruled, for refusing to write “Homosexuality is a detestable sin” per a customer’s request; a gay pastor was caught faking a slur on a Whole Foods cake; a California bakery responded to a wave of social media backlash for posting a Facebook photo of a transgender “Ken doll cake” in August.
It continues: In October, a Portland shop was accused of racism after naming a cupcake with an Oreo baked inside “Mr. President.”
Harvard dining hall workers could strike, so students are hoarding food like doomsday preppers
As for Geno’s, by 2008, the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations had ruled its message was not discriminatory. Vento died in 2011, though the sign remained. In a 2013 statement to Philadelphia Magazine, the public relations firm Neff Associates explained why the message outlived the man who made it famous.
“As you know, Geno’s is under new management since the passing of Joey Vento. Geno Vento, Joey’s openly gay son is the new owner and operator and I think it is important to inform you, that he does not share all of the polarizing views his Father was famous for,” wrote Neff director Kylie Flett.
Flett added: “I can also tell you that we STRONGLY recommended to Geno Vento that the ‘speak english’ sign be removed also. Our recommendation is currently under consideration by the Geno’s Team. Unfortunately, Joey’s dying wish to his son was for the sign to remain, and Geno at this time is choosing to respect his Father’s request.” A sign that read, “press 2 for deportation,” was removed by 2013.
And by the time of the convention, Geno Vento had “decided to move on from the sign,” a representative for the steak shop said to the Associated Press.
“It’s not about a sign,” read a statement from Geno’s Steaks to the AP on Thursday. “It’s about what you do and what your mark in life is, and Geno wants to change that mark in life.”
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September 17th: Adam Kincaid. The ups-and-downs of a summer.
Adam Kincaid had an eventful summer in his fight against NUT Midline Carcinoma (Source: Family)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - September 17th: Adam Kincaid had an eventful summer in his fight against NUT Midline Carcinoma.
Never heard of it? Most haven’t.
Only 100 documented cases in the world.
This Belmont 15-year-old is one of them.
NUT midline carcinoma is a very aggressive squamous cell ephithelial cancer. It usually arises in the midline of the body. In Adam’s case, a CT scan showed a large mass in his upper left lung and a tumor on his T9 vertebrae.
“We’ve had lots of ups and downs the past few months,” mom Kim said. “Adam had major surgery in June to remove his entire left lung, some lymph nodes, and repair the pulmonary artery (all which were consumed by the tumor). He has been steadily fighting since then. His last scan in July showed good things, mainly about his tumors decreasing in size with no new growth. He experienced minimal side effects from the chemo and radiation treatments… until this past cycle when he took a pretty hard hit.”
In addition to Adam’s 21-day chemo regimen he’s also getting daily radiation.
“This type of cancer is so rare there is no real protocol to follow for treatments,” Kim said. “Research is slow. There aren’t enough cases documented to provide helpful information. The doctors at Levine Children's Hospital are just following a treatment protocol they think will be effective. But we don't really know.”
Adam's next scan is in October. That’ll decide which direction to go and show if treatments are really working.
As for school, Adam is a sophomore at South Point High School in Gaston County. He just started the home bound program. Over the summer he and his family traveled to California (eight days with nine people!), and he also finished Driver’s Ed and is set to get his permit soon.
“Our hope is that the treatment protocol the docs are following will continue to do it's job,” Kim said. “How cool would it be to next year feature Adam and have all of this behind him? That’s our goal. We want his story to be a testimony of true faith and miracles.”
#MollysKids
*Editor’s note: This is about one of #MollysKids, children WBTV Anchor Molly Grantham follows closely on her Facebook page. It was first published there, which is why it’s written in a personal way. For years Molly has followed hundreds of kids with uphill medical battles. Find this story and updates on all #MollysKids here.
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6 Design Predictions for 2018 (That Might Actually Happen)
By Ben Moss | Jan. 01, 2018
Wishing all WebdesignerDepot readers a happy and prosperous 2018, we look at some of the trends that will impact our industry, for good and ill, over the next 12 months.
Happy New Year! At this time every January we try to predict what’s going to happen in our industry over the next 12 months.
I hope that 2018 will be a great year for inclusive design, for standards-compliance, for ethical practices. I hope for those things every year, and annually it does feel like we’re inching closer.
However this post is about unexpected trends, changes, and an attempt to predict the landscape ahead of us, because it feels like there’s change in the air…
How Did I Do in 2017?
This time last year I made seven predictions for 2017 that were surprisingly accurate.
Last year I predicted that 2017 would not be the year of VR. I was proved correct, the constraints of the physical tech is too much of an obstruction.
I predicted that we’d be more security conscious than ever, but that we’d drop passwords. I was half right. SSL for instance has become all but mandatory over the last 12 months, but sadly we’re still using passwords. I’m scoring myself half a point for that one.
I suggested that AI would finally come of age, not as a technology, but as a marketing tool. Hundreds of apps and services have claimed to be powered by AI in the last year, at least half of the press releases we receive mention AI somewhere, and yet no one has made AI work.
I thought we’d see an end to websites as closed systems, and an end to online advertising. I still think that trend is apparent (see below) but this one might take more than 12 months.
I thought the web would become more beautiful in 2017, with an end to utilitarian design. And then we got Brutalism. However I do think clients are beginning to engage with the idea of beauty, or at least aesthetic considerations beyond the purely functional. Gradients made a comeback, and we fell in love with color again. I’m giving myself that one.
I said we’d see a huge growth in the number of design tools, and we did. Countless site builders were released—most boasting AI features of some kind. Quality was admittedly variable, but when it comes to tools, more options is always more.
Finally I predicted—somewhat tongue in cheek—the unstoppable rise of ‘VX Design’ as a rival to UX. This was a joke. Until I saw an advert late in 2017 seeking an ‘experienced CX [Customer Experience] Designer’. Facepalm.
I’m scoring myself 5.5 out of 7 for 2017, an unexpectedly accurate 79% success rate. Let’s see if we can beat that this year…
In almost all cases trends within the design industry come from two places: firstly, design is hugely influenced by the tools used to create it, new tech drives new trends; secondly, design—in fact all culture—is cyclical, following a pattern of revolution and counter-revolution, so to predict tomorrow we need simply look at yesterday.
1. Skeuomorphism Strikes Back
Skeuomorphism has been dressed up as the antithesis of effective design for some years, but its return is inevitable.
I’m not suggesting we start designing faux-leather wallpapers for our iPhone X, with a little wrinkle to accommodate the notch. But skeuomorphism does something better than flat design: it communicates function.
Widespread adoption of design patterns and homogenized design lowered the usability bar for flat design. Just about any rectilinear shape in a contrasting color looked like a button. As the digital world merges with the physical, skeuomorphic UI design lends itself to affordances in a way that flat design does not.
2. The Agonisingly Slow Demise of WordPress
WordPress we’re told powers somewhere around 26% of the web. So it would be somewhat cavalier to predict that it’s a technology on the wane. However there are several reasons to think WordPress’ number may be up.
Firstly its performance is being artificially inflated. The usage stats assume that all sites are created equal instead of weighting traffic-heavy sites; the stats treat a blog that was started 10 years ago and contains a single post, as of equal significance as Facebook.
Furthermore the success of WordPress is arguably less to do with its performance as a CMS, and more to do with the third party industry that feeds it. The site builder/theme market has centered around WordPress for some time. However the rise of proprietary site builders like Wix, Webydo, Squarespace, and so on, is siphoning off the lower end of the market.
WordPress is still a great option for blogs (like this one) but this type of site does not make up 26% of the web. As with many tools, the issue is legacy code, and a legacy mentality. If you were going to sit down and design a modern CMS from scratch it would not look like WordPress.
A lot of people have a lot invested in WordPress, and it is already present in enough sites to be around for years to come, but its decline will begin in 2018.
3. 2018 Will be the Year of AR
VR is still an amazing experience, but it fails in one key area: VR is all or nothing, you put on a headset or you don’t.
Augmented Reality (AR) on the other hand is, by definition, a progressive enhancement. Unlike VR, AR offers an optional experience. Hugely popular already thanks to pioneering projects like Pokémon Go, new uses for AR are being found all the time, and the technology for generating AR content gets increasingly accessible.
Traditionally, technology like AR that progressively enhances existing content is exactly the type of tech that is successful on the web.
4. The End of Online Advertising (Again)
Online advertising has been limping along for years. It exists solely because sites (yes, like this one) need to recoup some of the costs involved in publishing. However you’re more likely to survive a plane crash than click a banner ad.
With the all but certain demise of net neutrality in the US, we’re likely to see new payment models emerge over the next year. If consumers are paying for high-speed access to certain sites (because costs are always passed on to the consumer) they are unlikely to tolerate advertising as well. To compound this issue for advertising companies, one simple way for telecoms companies to deliver a faster web with minimal investment is to cache pages without adverts.
Even if an ad-free web is not offered on your cable bill in the near future, there are plenty of ad-blockers on the market, and Chrome will be blocking some adverts itself from February.
Paywalls are not a popular alternative to adverts, but Medium’s clap-o-meter appears to be successful, and The Guardian newspaper raised more money asking for voluntary donations than it did from advertising.
Most online advertising doesn’t work, and as soon as alternatives are a proven success adverts will be a thing of the past.
5. Flamboyant, Responsive Lettering
The preferred typographic flavor of the last few years has been the geometric sans-serif. It’s plain, functional, inoffensive, and the darling of every tech entrepreneur—or at least the ones that have already made their billions. In 2018, the reaction to this tired style will be the rediscovery of serifs, ligatures, swashes, and decorative lettering.
Over the last couple of years we’ve seen enormous growth in illustration as a mainstay online. Illustration solves numerous design issues: it enables a unique brand identity, it’s naturally responsive when exported as SVG, and even an animated SVG is smaller than a typical static bitmap.
A lettering renaissance, coupled with what we’ve learned coding SVG in the last couple of years will result in wildly creative lettering that is responsive, and unlike anything we’ve seen on the web before.
6. We’ll Abandon AI in Favor of Craft
Over the last 12 months we’ve seen numerous startups (and established companies who should really know better) boast of their implementations of AI. All this despite the fact that no one has created an AI yet.
To understand the state of AI development ask an AI to select a brand color for you. It will present you with one of two options: tech-blue, or muddy brown. That’s because the current level of decision making is based on averages. Blue is the most common color online, and brown would be a mixture of all the colors found online. Which one is presented will depend on whether the AI is coded to calculate the average as mode or mean.
The only people to successfully create an AI are marketing departments, who simply changed the definition of the term to fit their product.
As a result, the term ‘AI’ is now sullied. Not because it wouldn’t be a wonderful technological achievement to develop an AI, but because any such achievement would be lost amongst a thousand press releases claiming to have achieved the same thing.
AI will not stand out in 2018, but rather its antithesis, a return to human-designed. A celebration of craft.
It is of course very easy to pluck a few trends out of the air, and call them predictions. There’s no way of actually seeing into the future with any accuracy.
Trends that are already noticeable will inevitably continue into 2018. Technology that is past its sell-by-date will be replaced by better technology. Evolved tools will enable and inspire. Wider culture will influence us. And if history is anything to go by we’ll make some pretty stupid mistakes.
But by and large we’re getting better at this web thing. Honestly, I can hardly wait to get started.
By Ben Moss
Ben Moss is Senior Editor at WebdesignerDepot. He’s designed and coded work for award-winning startups, and global names including IBM, UBS, and the FBI. One of these days he’ll run a sub-4hr marathon. Say hi on Twitter. More articles by Ben Moss
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